Farmers urged to prep grasshopper fight in mild weather
Dr. Gerald B. Spawn of the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station urges farmers to use mild December weather to till and disc fields to destroy grasshopper eggs. Deep plowing and sub surface tillage are recommended to reduce future infestations and conserve soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Brookings
Gerald B. Spawn
South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station
Spawn
Winner-Reliance-Chamberlain
Heele
Aberdeen Soldier Perry Joins 25 German Raids Over Europe
Vermillion December report details Sgt. Don Perry of Aberdeen son of Judge Van Buren Perry as radio man and machine gunner with 25 raids over German held Europe. He fought heavy flak near Paris and described an emergency descent when motors failed and navigator baled out. Inducted at Ft. Crook, he served at Leavenworth Jefferson Barracks Scott Field Gowan Field Wendover and others before sailing to England.
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Vermillion
sVech
Don Perry
van Buren Perry
Aberdeen
State University
Sschool of Law
Europe
Set
Perry
Paris
Ft. Crook
Ft. Leavenworth
Jefferson Barracks
Scott Field
Gowan’ Field
Wendover
Sioux City
Scribner
Neb
Kearney
England
Federalization of Individual Decried by Catholic Bishop
In Sioux Falls on December 10 the Rt. Rev. William O. Brady, bishop of the diocese, warned against federalizing individuals citing the defeated federal education bill and a pending federal health program bill. He urged that in democracy, individual rights precede state power and lamented the Atlantic Charter overemphasis on freedom of the individual. The address followed a luncheon talk.
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Sioux Falls
William O. Brady
State Students To Sing Messiah At Brookings Dec 19
State College students will present Handel's Messiah at Brookings on December 19. Ruth Pinnell and Lela Lirin Smith sing soprano and contralto solos with Cadet Leslie Sundell and Robert Mills as soloists. The college chorus and State College orchestra will be augmented by Army Specialized Training unit musicians. Professor Theman directs the full presentation. The program is free.
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Brookingd
Ruth Pinnell
Yankton College
Theman
Lela
Lirin. Smith
Brookings
Leslie Sundell
Army
State College
Robert Mills
Sioux Falls
State College Orchestra
Highmore 0 E S Installs Officers at Meeting
Mrs Martha McLaughlin was installed worthy matron of Highmore Chapter of OFS at the Masonic Temple. Other officers installed include Fred Winans as worthy patron, Mrs Mila McDonald associate matron, S W Sussex associate patron, Mrs Kate Bawelon treasurer, Mrs A A Thompson conductress, Mrs H C Goeken associate conductress, Mrs S W Sussex chaplain, Mrs Donald Harris marshal, Mrs Lisle Swanson organist, Mrs Otis Tier Ada, Mrs Loren Sherer Ruth, Mrs Ben Lee Ester, Herman Kiel Martha, Mrs Arthur Tage Electa, Mrs T H Tornier warder, Alonzo Hurd sentinel. Social hour featured declamations by Marilyn Matteson Merrie Swanson and Jean Bailey.
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Alonzo
Hurd
Sentinel
Marilyn
Matteson
Merrie Swanson
Jean Bailey
Sherer
Doland Students Gather Six Tons Of Paper
Doland grade and high school students collected nearly six tons of waste paper during a town canvass as school dismissed Friday afternoon.
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Doland
Higher Floors On Hog Prices Urged By Skage
Sioux Falls December 10 President John Skage of the South Dakota Farmers Union urged higher hog floor prices and extension to heavier hogs to secure production capacity for 1944 and 1945. He criticized the War Food Administration for mishandling the hog situation and warned thousands of farmers may cut production next year. He urged immediate price increases and a plan to reach $15.04 by March 1 with staged raises starting January 8.
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Skage
Sioux
Falls
John Skage
South Dakota
WEA
War Food Administration
Marvin Jones
WFA
Sioux Falls
ST. Lawrence
Packerr
Ses
Kuestermeyer Family Update Rounds Out Week
Fragmentary text notes Mr and Mrs William Kuestermeyer and family with a Seaman Kuestermeyer leaving Thursday. The passage is incomplete but indicates a family travel or departure event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kuestermeyer
Chris
Kuestermeyer
Hitchcock Auction Bridge Club hosts at Mrs Steffen home
On Monday evening Mrs Re D Steffen was hostess for the Auction Bridge Club at her Hitchcock home. Auction was played at two tables with high and traveling prizes won by Mrs Grant Wells. A luncheon followed. The next meeting will be at Mrs Dale Van Voorhis home.
James River Grange Meets With Twenty Members Present
Hitchcock Dec 10 James River Grange No 207 met with 20 members present Paul Herzberg presiding Ziegler attended as a guest A luncheon followed the session Next meeting set for Friday evening January 7
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James River Grange
Hitchcock
James River Grange No
Paul Herzberg
Ziegler
Juncheon
Brother and Sister Honored At Local Parties
Friday evening a turkey dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kuester Meyer in honor of Seaman LeRoy Kuestermeyer and his sister Mrs. Ellwin Willich of Toledo Ohio visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuester Meyer. Attendees included Fred and LeRoy Kuester Meyer Wanda Osman and Alice Van Buskirk. Saturday another turkey dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Alva LeGrand honored the pair with a social evening. Sunday noon dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuester Meyer for their son and daughter noted with attendees listed.
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Hlichcock
Wee
Chris, Kuestermeyer
LeRoy Kuestermeyer
Seaman
Ellwin Willich
Toledo
Fred Kuestermeyer
LeRoy, Kuestermeyer
Alice ,van Buskirk
Wanda Osman
Kuestermeyer
Willich
Alva LeGrand
Seaman Kuestermeyer
Fred’ Kuestermeyer
Fred Ku
Guilkey Named D A R Citizenship Contest Representative
Jean Gull ey senior was chosen by faculty as high school representative for the D A R citizenship contest this year. Four seniors were considered with contest other contestants Sally Lonavis Davis and Corlis Sisson. Jean Bail competed with other county classmates for the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfield
Jean Gulley
D.A.R
Jean
Actu Cis
Sally Lonavis Davis
Corlis Sisson
Jean Bail
Winners and State Rep Selection for Spink County Meet
In Pierre one girl will be chosen to represent the state at the meet with the winner receiving a $100 war bond. CHURCH MEMBERS ENTERTAIN AT PARTY St Lawrence December 10 members of the Christian Endeavor held a party Friday evening at aid hall with Rev Luke leading and games followed by lunch.
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Spink County
Pierre
ST. Lawrence
Christian Endeavor
Aidyhall
Luke
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