Five Reasons Grasshopper Outbreaks Occur in South Dakota
Brookings December 1. Entomology head H C Severin outlines five conditions that foster grasshopper outbreaks in the state. Key factors include soil disturbance before egg hatch, abundant food, few natural enemies, and favorable weather during hatch and growth. Recurrent conditions over years build up populations, with two main species driving damage.
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South Dakota
Associated Press
South Dakota State College
Brookings
H. C. Severin
Department of
Entomology and Zoology
State College
Prof
Severin
North Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Redfield Church Plans Candle Light Christmas Service
At Redfield Methodist Episcopal church a cradle and candle lighting pageant will center the Christmas Eve service. Angel messengers light altar candles then aid worshippers to light their own. Organ and viola provide music, with Silent Night and Joy to the World.
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Redfield
Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ Child
Mesdames
Virginia Myers
Catherine Coleman
Pauline Walston
Lois Potter
Vers Greer
Verna Slaughter
Irene Maas
Royal Neighbors Attend Contest at Raymond Masonic Hall
In Raymond on December 19 special meeting of Royal Neighbors elected officers including Mrs Marcella Chardt oracle and Mrs Myrtle Olson recorder. Attendance contest won by Rosy Hink's side by five points. next month rivals entertain winners. Installation planned with Mrs Myrtie Barnes guiding work. 1932 captains named.
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Raymond Raymond
Masonic Hall
Marcella Chardt
Oracle
Myrtle Olson
Charles Cripps
Farmie Merbach
Mabel Graham
Cora Board
Winnifred Board
Outer Sentinel
Mary Baker
Immer Sentinel
Graces
Myrtie Barnes
Watertown
Charles Drippe
Rosy Girk
Rosy Hink
Frank Meek
Willem Merbach
Carl Board
William Gerhardt
Carpenter Community Christmas Party Brightens Hall
The Carpenter study club hosted its annual Christmas party with a full evening of fun hosted by local teachers. Mrs Meek entertained friends at cards for her husband Raymonds birthday with four tables of play and a luncheon at noon before departures.
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Carpenter Carpenter
Carpenter Study Club
Carpenter
Raymond
Frank Meek
Glen Smith
John Loomiz
Redfield Prisoners Repairing Toys For Christmas
Redfield sheriff J. D. Finnerty uses prisoners to repair and rebuild toys collected by Boy Scouts. They will be packed and distributed in Redfield the day before Christmas, with Kiwanis Christmas committee chairman Frank H. Packard directing packing and distribution of about one hundred boxes of food clothing and toys.
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Redfield
J. D. Finnerty
Frank H. Packard
Kiwanis
Wayland Aid Society Mulls Charity Donation Evening Meeting
Wayland Aid Society held a regular meeting at the community hall with a Christmas program led by nine members. The group voted to donate to the Sioux Falls orphans home and exchanged gifts after a members' gift purchase. Twenty-five members attended and were served lunch at four o'clock.
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Wayland Aid
Wayland
Wayland Aid Society
Commu. Hall
Ald
Sioux Falls
Pheasants Fed in Wayland Area Amid Snowbound Fields
In YLAND on December 19 a special report notes the league and post office supplying grain for pheasants. A rural mail carrier disperses feed to the birds due to scarce grain and snow cover, raising alarm that many pheasants may starve without further aid.
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Wayland
Yland
Christmas Party At Howard Tonight
A community Christmas tree and program at the Legion auditorium will see city organizations donate to fill baskets for the needy. A central committee led by Mrs ZL Leider will distribute the baskets on Christmas Eve to prevent duplication and ensure all are served.
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Howard
Legion Auditorium
ZL. S. Leider
Esmond Plans Christmas Program At Township Hall
Preparations are underway for a community Christmas tree at the township hall in Esmond. Donations pour in from business men and locals. Each youngster will receive a bag of candy nuts and fruit. The program, led by Miss Vera Werner and Miss Marjorie Bottomley, will be presented.
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Esmond
Vera Werner
Marjorie Bottomley
Work Starts On New Willow Lake Building
Contractors from T. E. Ibberson Co. began work on a new Farmers Elevator in Willow Lake replacing the fire-destroyed structure. The 40,000 bushel capacity facility will house 20 storage bins and will employ local labor as much as possible. A full crew will arrive within a week.
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Willow Lake
T. E. Ibberson Company
Lef
T. E Kie Hee
Miller Grants 15 Percent Electric Rate Cut
Miller city council reduced electric light and power rates by 15 percent effective immediately on December statements. Mayor Halbower says minimum charges stay at 1 dollar, and cooking rates remain unchanged.
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Miller
Halbower
Coasters Warned By Police In Mitchell Streets
Mitchell police urge parent cooperation to curb coaster riding on icy Mitchell streets after a week of complaints. Chief A I Kirkpatrick notes several near misses and a municipal slide will be erected to move young riders off city roads. Wayland school banner roll includes Cecil Tams Carl Gilland John Korakis Eunice Ravens Velde Lorraine Mary Helen Kaltschose and Veimeil.
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Mitchell Mitchell
Mitchell Streets
A. I. Kirkpatrick
Vayland Bwonor
Wayland
Banor
Cecil Tams
Carl Gilland
John Korakis
Eunice Ravens
Velde
Lorraine i
Mary Helen Kaltschose Und
Veimeil
Lake Preston Boys Set New Styles In Head Adornment
Lake Preston December 19. Boys at Lake Preston high school wear hats from different eras to clear a merchant’s shelves. Old era headgear, cut down to modern styles, creates a motley campus scene as students gather for a sale. The clothier clears shelves while the youths fashion varied hats in bold, playful display.
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Lake Preston Boys
Lake Preston
Princess Eugenie
Lake Preston High School
Adams
Jefferson
Lincoln
Cleveland
Lake Preston District Chooses Music Festival Over Contest
Lake Preston high school hosted a district music committee meeting to weigh feasibility of an annual contest. The panel recommended a countywide music festival to promote high school music, with Kingsbury county already moving forward. A spring festival date at Lake Preston HS was discussed but not set.
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Lake Preston
Lake Preston High School
Hubert Cash
Bruce
H. B. Ashbeugh
Gorman
Gary
A. J.ang
Haron
Bennet
Arlington
Martin
Brookings
Kingsbury County
Raymond Legion And Auxiliary Convene
The American Legion and Auxiliary met at Legion hall for their regular session. Women sewed carpet rags to be sent to Hot Springs soldiers home where inmates will smoke rags. Raymond displays rugs baskets hat racks and yarn dolls made by inmates. Goods sold fund the soldiers home. A skating pond for lovers of skating is being flooded in the tourist park. Refreshments served by Mrs Roy Hurlbert and Mrs John Loomis.
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Raymond Legion and Auxiliary
Raymond
American Legion
Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Hot Springs
Legion
Roy Hurlbert
John Loomis
Hand County To Feed Pheasants
Hand county will receive government feed for starving pheasants as revealed by Dr. M W Pangburn president of the Isaak Walter chapter. Feed consists of screenings and will be distributed by rural mail carriers who will feed designated spots twice weekly. With ten carriers fifty spots can be fed this winter.
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Hand County
State Germe and Fish Department
M. W. Pangburn
Isaak Walter
Hand
Bridge Tourney At Miller Shown High Interest
Miller merchants club conducts round robin bridge tournament with twenty four entrants. players meet every other contestant at least once, generating much local interest through the event staged in Miller.
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Miller Miller
Miller Commercial Club
Poultry Visits Planned for 1932 in Codington County
In Watertown and Codington County several poultry raisers will meet in January to outline a 1932 program. O J Weisner extension poultry man at South Dakota State College and County Agent L D Nichols lead visits to align work plans with local raisers. A special meeting will set year long cooperative goals for poultry producers. Civil War veteran Jay Welker noted for his service and a special church service led by Rev W M Redfield are also mentioned.
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Codington Watertown
O. J. Weisner
South Dakota State College
Brookings
Codington County
L. D. Nichols
Warns Against Holiday Fires in Christmas Safety Message
Pierre reports state insurance commissioner and fire marshal C R Herswill urged caution during the holiday season. He warned newt inflammable decorations cotton paper and cloth should be avoided lighter candles must be secured with guards and trees kept on firm foundations and removed when needles drop. He urged store church and hall leaders to inspect exits and keep aisles clear and notify the fire department of activities for rapid service. Electric light clusters for tree decoration were recommended.
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Horswill
Work Progresses On Plant At Madison
Work on the new packing plant in Madison is progressing rapidly. Hogness Bros report exterior work nearly finished and refrigeration system installed. Interior finishing touches are underway and Kris Rogness says operations will begin before January.
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Madison Madison
Hogness Bros
Kris Rogness
Aberdeen C Of C To Name Directors
Five new directors will be elected by the Aberdeen chamber of commerce in January. Ballots mailed January 5 by Secretary Bert Dedfersseman. results announced at the January 11 meeting. Preliminary nominating ballots mailed December 28. ten high candidates to appear on regular ballots. Directors whose terms expire include W. J. Brazell Sem Calmenson Leo Greer H. C. Jewett Ix and C. C. Swangon.
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Aberdeen C. of
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Ballo
Bert Dedfersseman
W. J. Brazell
Sem Calmenson
Leo Greer
H.C. Jewett
C. C. Swangon
Woman Driver Under Influence Is Sentenced in Sioux Falls
Mrs May Easley of Sioux Falls pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated after a disoriented drive through a main street with a deflated tire She was fined or jailed and had her license revoked by the court The six day sentence runs with a portion suspended for good behavior judges order reflects strict stance on drunken driving in the city
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Sioux Falls
May Easley
Ask Release Of Man But Is Too Late
Eric Larson of Hartford has been jailed in Minnehaha County since November 27 for unpaid wife support. A petition signed by 123 residents requested his release, but Judge Ray F E Dougherty signed for release after the petition arrived too late. Larson must pay $20 monthly for child support under his divorce.
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Sioux Falls
Eric Larson
Larson
Hartford
Minnehaha County
Miner
Minniehaha County
Ray FE
Dougherty
Marketing Points Achieve Perfect Wheat Smut-Free Score
Three marketing points in Brown County Groton Putney and Huffton earned perfect scores for marketing wheat free from smut in 1930 per the Northwest Crop Improvement association survey. Incomplete reports suggest they may keep the record this season. Other county points reported smut infections up to 55.3 percent.
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Groton
Dec
Brown County
Putney
Huffton
Northwest Crop Improvement Association
Damage suits filed over fatal Tyndall auto crash
Avon Dec 15 Two suits seeking 20000 damages and 1001.30 in other losses were filed in Bon Homme circuit court by John P Schroeder and Reba Schroeder against Bernard Brandt. The actions arise from an automobile crash northwest of Tabor in which Gertrude Schroeder was killed.
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Tyndall Avon
Circuit Court of
Bon Homme County
John P. Schroeder
Reba Schroeder
Bernard Brandt
Tador
Gertrude Schroeder
Car Crash Brings Injuries and Fatality at Camp
Report describes a car owned by Brand loaned to Ralph Schroeder and mentions a woman killed and Reka Schroeder seriously injured. The driver is alleged to have been negligent. Also notes a birth in Wayland: an eleven pound son born to Walter Peterson's family at Windsor hospital on Saturday. Peterson's daughter is referenced as well.
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Reka Schroeder
Brand
Ralph Schroeder
Benher
Camp
Alk
Wayland
Walter Peterson
Fundora
W.singtore Hospital
Peterson
George McCormack
Lutheran pastor to take charge at Tappen
Special report on December 19 notes Rev. H. A. Mutterer of Buffalo Minnesota visited Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Fuerstenau from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday. He heads to Tappen to assume charge of the Lutheran congregation.
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Raymond
H. A. Mutterer
Buffalo
Minn
A. W. Fuerstenau
Tappen
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