South Dakota board urges ICC to deny Burlington branch abandonment
The South Dakota railroad commission recommended to the Interstate Commerce Commission that Burlington’s application to abandon the Spearfish Canyon branch be denied. The board cited branch earnings, mining activity, and community impact, noting profits from mainline do not justify abandonment and highlighting recent reopening of Trojan and mining work. Hearing occurred Oct 24 and 25, with briefs filed later and record submitted to the ICC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
South Dakota Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Burlington Railroad
Spear- Ash Canyon
State Commission
Tion
Dawes
Commission
The
Burlington
Tinton
South Dakota
IC. C.yunder
South Dakota Commission
Spearfish
Springs PEO Chapter Holiday Party in Wellington
Specially Chapter D PEO held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Fred N Dunham's home. Christmas carols were sung and Mrs H C Whitney read a Christmas story, followed by games and gifts. Entertainment was by Mrs Lou ise Buck, Mrs J W Foster, Mrs H C Whitney, and Mrs Fred M Dunham. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Funeral for C. J. Peterson in Gann Valley
Funeral services conducted by Rev. RB Keithahn for C. J. Peterson who lived in the area since 1911 and served as Buffalo county commissioner 1928 to 1932. He died December 14 at 74 in a Mitchell hospital after illness. Born in Gothenburg Sweden he came to the U S at 18 and homesteaded in Haakon county. Survived by his widow and two sons and two daughters.
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C. J. Peterson
Gann Valley
RB. R. Keithahn
Congregational Church
Buffalo County
Mitchell
Mr. Peterson
Gothenberg
Sweden
United States
South Dakota
Haakon County
Frankfort Juniors Sponsor Program At Firemen Hall
A junior class program at the Frankfort high school was hosted in the Firemen's hall before a large crowd. The event featured glee club numbers, a Virginia Reel performed by eight girls, a piano duet by Wilda Wiles and Arline Reynolds, a humorous reading by Philip Heina, tap dances by Cecil Cartnes, and music by the Kitchen Band. Guest hosts included the Rockham high school's junior class and supervisor Miss Melva Jenness.
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Frankfort
Virginia
Wilda Wiles
Arline Reynolds
Philip ‘Heina Unler
Cecil Cartnes
Rockham High School
Melva Jenness
Iroquois Class Play Delights With A Bird In a Cage
Iroquois high school's junior class presented the three act comedy A Bird In a Cage on Saturday night under director Muriel McDaniels. The cast included Madison Comstock Clayton Zwanziger Mrs Comstock Florence Aitcheson Eva Comstock Marcella Herrick Neri Comstock Reva Reedy Jay Comstock Russell Laposky Mrs Hugh Rutledge Yvonne Aughenbaugh Mrs Morton Ramtovan Florence Spain Hortense Evans Elizabeth Hansen Roma Matthews Iva Ohlsen Eunice Shoemaker Ethel Richards Gregory Colgate Roger Ohlsen Rupert Rogers Donald Walter Clayton Roger Meyer Jane Alma Armstrong and others.
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Iroquois High School
Muriel McDaniels
Madison Comstock
Clayton Zwanziger
Comstock
Florence Aitcheson
Eva Comstock
Marcella Herrick
Neri Comstock
Reva Reedy
Jay Comstock
Russil Laposky
Frankfort Couple Wed In Wisconsin Ceremony
Francis Gavette son of Mr and Mrs D M Gavette and Miss Freda Wimer youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wimer were married November 23 at Hayward Wisconsin Both graduates of Frankfort High School and now begin married life away from home
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Frankfort
Francis Gavette
Mes
D. M. Gavette
Freda
Wimer
Haywards Wis
Frankfort High School
Dance at Woodman Hall Draws Large Crowd
A Woodman hall dance sponsored by the RNA on Friday drew a very large attendance. Those who attended reported a good time despite some dull moments. The event took place in Ashton Ackton on December 20.
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Ashton Ackton
Woodman Hall
RNA
Christmas Program at Presbyterian Church Moves to Sunday Evening
A Christmas program shifts from Saturday to Sunday evening at the Presbyterian church. The service includes scripture prayer songs and a sermon titled Gods Gift to Us. No Christmas Endeavor Sunday night.
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Presbyterian Church
Bethlehem
Jesus
Christmas Tree Dropped in Frankfort Christmas plan kept
The Frankfort commercial club drops the annual community Christmas tree but keeps street lights on. Fifteen dollars will buy candy for children to be distributed at the Firemen hall Saturday night December 23 after a school program. The annual church program and tree lighting will be at the Methodist church next Sunday evening December 24.
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Methodist Church
Ashton Birthday Club Celebrates Lunch at Mrs. Weiland House
Members of the Birthday club were entertained at the home of Mrs. Henry Weiland for a one o clock luncheon with Christmas decorations and favors. Mrs. Carl Christenson was guest of honor and received a gift of dishes from the club. The afternoon featured fancywork and social conversation.
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Ashton Birthday Club
Ashton
Birthday
Henry Weiland
Carl Christenson
Graveling Of Ree Heights Streets Underway
In Ree Heights twenty five to thirty workers will begin graveling all graded streets under a Civil Works project. A $10,000 appropriation was approved by Pierre officials last week. Gravel will be taken from the Shearer farm southwest of Ree Heights and work will start within a few days.
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Ree Heights
Civil‘ Works
Pierre
Shearer
Rae ‘Heights
Modern Woodmen Of Carthage Elect Officers
Carthage dispatch reports the Modern Woodmen election of officers with Velnerable consul Charles Tompkins and adviser Royden Ra on the ballot for the ensuing years, marking a leadership update in the fraternal lodge.
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Carthage
Charles Tompkins
Royden
Local Trustees Named in Public Notice Transcript
Fragmentary OCR lists trustees and officials including William Massie par Barker Wilbur Ciltes Benj Scope Sentry C A Snedeker Dr A Li Ams herry and A J Murphy with H A W Graham as part of the local notice record.
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Par
Barker
William Massie
Wilbur Ciltes
Benj. L. Scope
C. A. Snedeker
A. Li Amsherry
A. J. Murphy
H. A. W Graham
Former Ree Heights Resident J C Hill Dies
J C Hill of Spencer Brook Minnesota dies aged veteran of World War I. Born at Ree Heights son of J H Hill and wife, the family moved to Minnesota in 1911. Hill served in France with the 125th Field Artillery during the war.
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Ree Heights
J. C. Hill
Spencer Brook
Minnesota
Hill
J. H. Hill
France
125Th Field Artillery
Wellington Springs Meeting Recaps Year’s Major Happenings
The gathering featured Mr. Lowe and BR. J. Cook sharing brief overviews of the year in government, national and local events, with emphasis on monetary developments as the standout topic. Cook summarized talks from a presidents-elect meeting in Minneapolis, noting insights and instruction from the sessions. A meeting of old and new directors followed.
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Wellington
Springs
Happingssof
Lowe Wes
Congress
Lowe
BR. J. Cook
Minneapolis
Cook
Home event noted at President Li M Larson residence
A brief line notes a Tuesday evening gathering at the home of President Li M Larson. Details on attendees or purpose are not provided in the readable text.
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Li M.larson
Christmas Displays Light Up Wellington Shops
In Wellington Springs on December 29, local streets glow with holiday lights forming a canopy over the end section. Stores bustle with clerks ready to assist as shoppers brave hard times, with frugal spending and Christmas cheer guiding purchases through the festive mood.
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Wellington
Springs
Ambiguous Notes on Selection and Gift Goods Appeal
A fragmented passage notes months of awareness and a casual inspection revealing questionable selection. It comments on the values ig and suggests the appeal of gift goods remains active, though phrasing is unclear and speculative.
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