South Dakota weighs secretary of agriculture pick
Pierre Feb 13 continued delay in appointing a state secretary of agriculture coincides with waning legislature focus on farm extension reform. Gov Green aims to name a department head soon, though confirmation may await later in session. Extension staff at South Dakota State College pull back on severing county agents from farm bureau ties. Farm Bureau federation pushes for status quo and a compromise bill, but opposes an extension plan under elected county boards. Names in contention include L G Troth, Hudson publisher Robert O Schaber, and other candidates, with no clear consensus due to farm groups' division and political speculation.
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Farm Bureau
State Farm Bureau Federation
Mays Frank Cundill
Firesteel
State Chamber of Agriculture
A. E. Anderson
State College
Lom
Frank D. Kriebs
State Chamber of Commerce
L. G. Troth
Iona
Lyman County
Troth
Green
Robert O. Schaber
Hudson
Hudson Weekly
Hudson Site
Hanson County Raises Red Cross Relief Funds
Hanson county nearly doubled its drought relief quota at a February 13 benefit in Alexandria. A county Red Cross dance raised 100, plus 17 from a lunch and 60 in subscriptions, bringing the total to about 177 against a 100 quota.
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Hanson County
Alexandria
Red Cross
West River Farm Development Institute to Meet in Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche hosts the West River Farm Development Institute on February 25 with all sessions held locally. The program includes tours to feeding pens at the Black Hills sugar plant the O'Neil pens and the Driskill and Erickson pens a barbecue and talks by Chicago and North Western railroad representatives and other prominent speakers.
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Belle Fourche
West River Farm Development Institute
Rapid City
Black Hills
O'Neil
Driskill and Erickson
Chicago and North Western Railroad
Alcohol thrown from speeding car on Lake Kam incident
Seventy gallons of liquor, said to be alcohol, were reportedly pitched from a speeding car near Lake Kam. County and federal officers pursued the vehicle but did not catch it. One man, unnamed, was held for investigation.
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Watertown
Zichhol
Lake Kam
Peska
Sioux Falls Coliseum Work Advances with New Stage
Sioux Falls men pace reconstruction as joints for the new stage Moor and the west wall level with the new wall rise. Ceiling work to follow after north balcony joists were installed. scaffolding used about a carload of lumber.
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Sioux Falls Coliseum
Sioux, Falls
McColley to Take Over De Smet Undertaking Firm
In De Smet on February 13 an announcement stated B D McColley of Chamberlain will acquire the undertaking business formerly run by F J McCalmont. McCalmont will keep the furniture and hardware side at the same site. McColley will arrive soon to secure a location for his establishment. Bon 19 Hitchcock birth notice follows.
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McColley
DE Smet
B.D. McCelley
Chamberlain
F. J. McCalmont
McCalmont
Wife Seekers In Sioux Falls May Strike Difficulty
Sioux Falls report notes high school cooking class students studying home setup costs. The course covers budgets, furnishings, silverware needs, and ongoing expenses for two living together, suggesting future marriage proposals may be influenced by practical budgeting lessons.
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Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls High School
Artesian High to Graduate Largest Senior Class Ever
Artesian high school will graduate the largest class in its history next May with 26 seniors. The class includes 16 boys and 10 girls. At a recent meeting the girls voted to spend no more than $15 on their graduation dresses to be worn at commencement, junior-senior banquet, and baccalaureate services.
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Artesian High School
Artesian
Car Hidden in Cave Found by Cottonwood Creek
Clarence and Otto Leffler discover a well concealed automobile along Cottonwood creek near Cottonwood. The car, with flat tire and no identification, appears abandoned for months. Sheriff and Rapid City officials investigated. owners sought through factory records amid theft or insurance fraud suspicions.
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Cave
Rapid City
Raymond Hart post 4 Auxiliary marks tenth anniversary
Hitchcock February 13 Special report notes Raymond Hart post No 4 American Legion Auxiliary celebrated its tenth anniversary with a brief business session, prizes for bridge, a varied program led by Mrs. T E Sutter and otros, including recitations and songs, followed by informal dancing and lunch for over 110 attendees.
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Dwight Dixon
Eva Domey
Hunt Is Continued For Mitchell Girl
Mitchell, Feb. 13. Hazel Kelly, 10, foster daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Kelly, has been missing since February from her Mitchell home. She planned to visit relatives in Rapid City and Deadwood but did not reach the Hills. Friends fear foul play. She wore a gray coat and black hat when she left.
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Mitchell
Hazel Kelly
R. A. Kelly
Rapid City
Deadwood
Weeds Can Be Exterminated Only By Making Conditions For Growth Poor
Brookings reports soil expert Professor J G Hutton of South Dakota State College argues that effective weed control hinges on making growth conditions for weeds unfavorable. He says weed problems stem from soil quality, humus levels, and crop competition, urging soil-type mapping and tailored rotations to boost net farm income.
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Brookings
J. G. Hutton
South Dakota State College
Hutton
South Dakota
Statistics Hard Numbers From Rapid City Journal Facts
Rapid City statisticians estimate daily edition length would stretch seven miles if laid end to end and yearly output would total about 2 450 miles. The Rapid City Journal reaches 29 states two foreign countries and the District of Columbia and circulates in 96 percent of Rapid City homes.
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Rapid City
Rapid City Journal
District of Columbia
Past Masters Night Planned By Onida Masons
A meeting of Onida Lodge past masters completed plans for Past Masters Night on February 18. The group will exemplify the work of the third degree during the Onida Masonic Lodge observance.
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Onida Onida
Masonic Lodge of
Onida
Demonstration At Yell Club Meet
The Good Will Extension club met at Mrs. Theodore Kuehl's home on Wednesday afternoon for a demonstration. Mrs. Kuehl and Mrs. James A. Windows served a two course luncheon to attendees, including Mrs. A. P. Cover.
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Yell Club
YALE
Good Will Extension Club
Theodore Kuehl
Kuehl
James A. Windows
A. P. Cover
Suit seeks 25000 in damages in Sioux Falls
Mary E Geery sues James P Ruden and Emery truck operator alleging a head on collision on U S highway 16 about 15 miles west of Sioux Falls caused permanent injuries to Mrs Geery and her husband Thomas Geery. She claims fractured skull broken arm leg knee and body bruises. The suit alleges Ruden drove on the wrong side of the road.
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Sioux Falls
Mary E. Geery
James P. Ruden
Emery
Ruden
Geery
Thomas d. Geery
Boden
Flying Gravel Causes Mitchell Car Crash Injuries
William Zeel of Mitchell was hospitalized after a gravel wound shattered his windshield and caused him to lose control on a country highway. His car veered off the grade, the other vehicle’s wheel throwing the gravel.
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Mitchell
William Zeel
Bertys
Morris Wins First In Extemporaneous Meet
William Morris of Littlefork Minnesota, a senior at Sioux Falls College, won first place in the extemporaneous contest among seven finalists. He will join two other delegates to the State Forensic meet in Rapid City, joining Miss Gladys Sorenson and William Kiser as school representatives. The winning speech centered on Commercial Reciprocity Between United States and South America.
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Gladys Sorenson
Wakonds
William Kiser
Montrose
P. J. Hoffman
Robert Phillips
Mitchall
Nywaklog
Mussolini
Mise Augusta Dackley
Pierre
Karl Kriunger
Sioux Falls
Mer
Mosral
Winmer
United States
South Am
Walter ‘Hallested
Falla
Eastern Star officer visits Onida in February banquet and initiations
The Wor thy Grand Matron Mrs Elizabeth Burnett of Armour visited Onida on Tuesday. An afternoon meeting preceded a six o'clock banquet. Four new members were initiated during the evening. Chapter officers listed include Mrs W G Abbott Worthy Matron John Adams Worthy Patron and Velma Foster secretary.
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State
Eastern Star
Onida Onida
Order of the Eastern Star
Elizabeth Burnett
Armour
W. G. Abbott
John Adams
Velma Foster
E H Day Heads Clark Fair Board After Rollover
Clark February 12 E H Day was elected president for the coming year after reorganizing the Clark County Agricultural Fair association which runs county fairs on its permanent grounds. George Lindland was chosen vice president and FE M Jones named secretary replacing George B Otto who declined re election after 20 years in the role.
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E. H. Day
Clark
Clark County Agricultural Fair Association
George Lindland
FE. M. Jones
Mr. Jones
George B. Otto
Bridge Across Hat Creek Near Ardmore Opened
HOT SPRINGS Feb 13 The new two span Hat Creek bridge near Ardmore is finished the highest in the region with one pier 30 feet high. The Cheyenne bridge south of town nears completion as riv eting and fill finish while weather remains ideal for building.
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Hat Creek Hot Springs
Hat Creek
Ardmore
Lee Craft
Cheyenne
Mrs Steele Chosen District President in SD Federation
Mrs Freeman Steele of Sturgis appointed president of the first district of the South Dakota federation of Women's clubs succeeding Mrs William Wiehe of Custer who resigned due to ill health. The annual convention will be held at Lead April 10 and 11. Intersociety speech contests at Augustana College saw Arthur Larson and Minerva Nelson win individual honors.
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Steele
Midland
Freeman Steele
Sturgis
South Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs
William Wiehe
Custer
D. W. Bastion
Wiehe
Bastion
Lead
Sioux Falls
Augustana College
Arthur Larson
Minerva Nelson
Claims Students Lower Standard Of Intellectual Life
Vermillion February 13. Dr C Josey professor of philosophy at the University of South Dakota argues college enrollments are economically desirable but lower the nation’s intellectual life. He says large classes remove would be workers from competition and students neglect education focusing on mechanical skills over constructive thinking.
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C. Josey
University of South Dakota
Josey
Pierre Completing Auto Show Plans
Pierre plans rapid finalization of the sixth serial American Legion Automobile Show to be screened by Pierre Post No. The event centers on veterans group involvement and local civic display slated for February.
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Pierre
American Legion
Pierre Post No
Local Dealers Present Car Models and Fashion Show
On February 19 and 21 a presentation will showcase new car models from several makes along with an industrial fashion show staged by local dealers and merchants.
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