Bridge Company Settles Action in County Settlement
SIOUX FALLS Dec 2 Minnehaha County receives 12000 from Western Bridge and Construction Company of Omaha in a federal court settlement resolving overcharges on county work from 1971 to 1990. Three actions were dismissed and the county suit against officers and the company ended with the payment.
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Omaha Company
Tha Bridge Company
Minnehsha County
Ehelt
Minnehaha County
J. Q. Hossick
Quanazer
The
Bridge Company
C. 4. Charnock
Binnehaha County
Western
Bridge’ Company
Buying Power Is Unchanged for South Dakota Farmers
BROOKINGS, Dec. 2-4 The estimated buying power of cultural products and farm purchases remained at 42 percent of prewar levels between October 16 and November 13, with the state price level for November at 44 compared to 100 prewar. The farm living and production goods index was 106 for November 1934, down from October and below prior years, leaving buying power for November 1932 at 42, similar to October.
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Brookings
South Dekoty
Persper Todate Secialist
South Dakota
Alpena Grade Pupils Hold Bob Sled Party
Alpena eighth graders enjoyed a snow sleigh ride party as a contest in spelling determined activities. Small sleds were hitched to a large bob sled while children took turns, lunch was served, and games entertained them at Mason Smith.
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Gorucu
Éauh
Mason Smith
Rome
Chidren
Election of Cavour lodge officers and Alpena vacation notice
At the regular M. W. A. lodge meeting officers were elected including Venerable council C Jobo Colwell advisor J Landrigan beaker H O Lindquist clerk Max Eclanainn watchman Thos Cottigan meaty Peter Arnold escort Otto Lather trustee 171 Potter with the lodge reporting good condition and ongoing entertainments. Alpena schools announce a one week Christmas vacation this year requiring pupils to make up time.
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Cavour
M. W.A
C. Jobo
Colwell
J. Landrigan
Potter
Der. Myre Enlisted in U S Infantry for Three Years
Der Myre enlisted in the third U S infantry for three years service at Fort Snelling Minnesota. He departed for Fort Snelling on the Great Northern railroad from Blows Falls.
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Erwin
Der
Myre
Third
U. S. “Infantry
Fort Snelling
Minn
Fort’ Snelling
Cavour Jobless Aid On Highway Work Report
Cavour, December 22. The second gravel crew shift works on street patching thanks to aid from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and local relief efforts led by Clyde R. Smith. The city council and an outside committee supervise the job with L Ay Hohn as timekeeper. Two blocks completed, third in progress. teams hauled gravel east of Cavour, with three teams this week at work on the project.
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Cavour
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Clyde
South Dakota
Huron
Beadie County
Marion
Duesler
Land~quist
J.-H. Alvey
L'Ay Hohn
Rudy
Grain Rate Case To Be Reopened
The long running grain rate case between railroads and state rail commissions moves to Minneapolis for further hearings January 16. South Dakota officials urge lower interstate rates on grain and related goods, with potential huge yearly savings for producers if reduced rates are approved. Railroads seek higher charges, while the Interstate Commerce Commission had previously set higher rates, now under reconsideration.
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Pierre
Dev
Minneapolis
J.J. Murphy
South Dakota ‘Board of Railroad’ Commissioners
South Dakota
Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Supreme Court
Railroad Commission
Murphy
Western Stater
South
Mercd Commission
Dakota
Aberdeen
South Said
Casey
Statemont Road Commissioners
Demonstrations planned across counties in January
Brookings announces a series of meat canning demonstrations led by agent Mr. Johnson. The program covers multiple counties including Butte Custer Faulk Walworth Potter Beadle and more with dates from January 3 to January 34 in various towns and a possible session in Lawrence and Pendleton. Each meeting explains the neighborhood meat club idea and how four families share fresh meat over two months.
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Brookings
Dee
Tohnsin
Iskmton
Johnson
Johnsonslip
Yall
Quere Carson
Dewey
Walworth
Potter
Faulk
Beadle
Butte
Custer
Fault River
Charles Moe
Brules
Aurora
Davison
Henson
Bon Homme
Anton
Brown “Robertsy
Devely
Minnehaha McCook
Turmer
Lawrence
Persnington
Johnsen
Supreme Court Upholds Move
Supreme Court upholds redistricting action over population parity claims. The decision, reported from Pierre, notes county commissioners did not fully comply with legal limits on district population variation. The case discusses a 10 percent variance rule and associated tax implications.
Woman Kills Coyote
A woman shot and killed a coyote amid reports of increasing wildlife encounters in the area. Local officials advise caution when venturing outdoors at dawn and dusk.
Bryant Lodges Seat of Officers At Annual Installation
The Bryant Masonic lodge No. 118 and Eastern Star chapter No. 28 held their annual joint installation. Officers including conductress Mrs. Hattie, chaplain Mrs. Anna M. Guse, wardens Mrs. Alma Erickson and others were installed. A past master’s certificate was presented and a social hour followed the ceremonies.
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Sentinel
Masonic Lodge
Eyelim
Silda
Cox
Corde
Visiting son Nedy Brown to stay fortnight near Righmore
NoDy mall plans a visit for a two week stay at the G. Righmore home near Righmore arriving Thursday. Mr Brown is a University of South Dakota graduate and has held two positions as highway engineer with the North Dakota State Highway Department for the last three years.
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NoDy Mall
Son
Plans Completed For Short Course
Brookings prepares for a December 27 junior short course with about 300 club members and leaders expected. An exhibit for local leaders will run during the event, with more than 50 leaders attending the institute and 40 counties represented. The program includes home talent entertainment and farm versus pantomimes as part of the course activities.
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Brookings
M.jones
Dorini
Appointment of Garretson man as district commander
Hails appointed district commander in the first district, succeeding V. Widstrand after a resignation that prompted department efforts to keep him at post. Hails, an attorney and Garretson service officer, is known among South Dakota Legionnaires for his activity in local affairs.
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Gammender
Halls
Garvetson
South
Baby Returns From Hospital After Throat Operations
City Highmore December 22 Special reports Mrs drove to Piscre on Saturday and returned with the year and a half old son of Mr Cand Ban Servis who is recovering nicely from a series of throat and palate operations at the hospital. The baby will remain at home for a month then return to the hospital for another operation.
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City Highmore
Piscre
Cand Ban
Servis
Free skimmed milk at Huron Veterans Food Depot
Needy people of Huron may receive skimmed milk free at the Veterans of Sees Food Depot on Thirty Sixth Street. Donated by Huron Dairy Products, the milk is distributed several times weekly while supplies last. recipients should bring their own container.
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Huron
Huron: Dairy Products Company
Legion Dinner Plan At Watertown Convention
A special feature of the annual American Legion convention at Huron outlines a dinner plan for post commanders whose membership totals match the previous year. National and department officers will speak, with special citations planned and a new committee to review awards. Trophies include the Walter L. Dyes, Meritorious Service, Hanford MacNider, Alyxmt Owsley, General Hersh Gouriea, and Franklin D. Roosevelt trophies.
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Watertown
American Legion
Huron
Legion
Walter L. Dyes
Hanford MacNider
Alyix Mt Owsley
General Hersh Gouriea
Franklin DvOlie Sophy
Normal Buildings To Be Renovated At Northern State
Northern State Teachers college in Aberdeen undertakes general cleaning and minor repairs during holiday vacation from December 14 to January. Superintendent Leross Morrig says cell rooms cloak rooms and halls are cleaned by the janitors crew with student assistants staying for the holidays.
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Aberdeen
Northern State Teachers College
Leross Morrig
Dhs
Janltoris
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Marah Denet
Omaha
Alpena
Alpena Schhool
Strelts
Dee Nity
Cachers
Supreme Court
Coyote
Bryant-Lodges
Rogers
Huesgen’s Jewelry
Dako Avenne South
Legion Meeting
Gal
Marie Dressler
Polly Moran &O
Baturday
Sundsy
Mondey
Phoenix
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