Bennett County Meteorite Display at Rapid City Museum
A 155 pound Bennett County meteorite, found 1934 near Martin, is placed on display at the Rapid City museum. Experts describe its iron nickel composition, compare it to other regional meteorites, and outline identifying tests and the museum's ongoing meteorite research led by Dr. Joseph Connolly.
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Bennett County
Rapid City Museum
Rod City
Bennett Country
W. L. Dale
Martin
Bear Lodge
Wyoming
Ag O
South Dakota
Bath
Fort Pierre
Joseph Connolly
School of Mines
Earth
Connelly
India
Siberia
Arizona
Connolly
Rapid City
State School of Mines Museum
Merle Parsons
Redistrar
Forecasts Hitch In Hydro Electric Work
Governor Tom Berry received a letter from Secretary Ickes indicating that hydro electric development of the Missouri in South Dakota is unlikely without legislature approved PWA bills to enable public operation of electric power. The letter, recalled by Berry and his secretary, suggested laws conforming to the PWA program would be needed to qualify South Dakota for the hydro project.
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Pierre
Tom Berry
Ickes
Missouri
South Dakota
Public Works Administration
Berry
HE. Bremer
PWA
Pioneer Resident of Clark Succumbs
Clark, Feb. 2. Word was received of the death of Mrs. Nellie Fountain, a pioneer settler of Clark. She died in Oakland, California, where she had been living with two grandsons, at about 75. One daughter, Mrs. Frank Carmon, lives in Watertown. Cremation planned in California with ashes sent to Clark for burial.
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Clark
Nellie Fountain
Physical Education Demonstration At Clark High School
Clark high school held a well attended physical education demonstration featuring pyramids and merry go rounds with clowns. The junior class received the silver loving cup for volleyball. Rose Frothinger directed the program and the high school band played.
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Clark
Clark High
Rose Frothinger
State R C Department Receives RFC Financial Help
Pierre Feb 2 Rural credit director Chase reported the Reconstruction Finance Corp extended a 3 million loan to the rural credit department and approved an additional 2.5 million advance. Chase and state treasurer Siewert returned from Washington after negotiations. The 3,909.00 loan maturing Feb 14 was refinanced. The extra funds are available with four percent interest when drawn and no interest until advanced, aiding 1835 refinancing plans amid projected revenues and RFC confidence in South Dakota conditions.
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R. C. Department
Pierre
C. TL. Chase
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Rural Credit Seperments
Mr. Chase
Frank Siewert
Washington
RSPC
Chase
RFC
South Dakota
Rotarians Celebrate 30th Anniversary Banquet In Clark
About fifty Rotarians and guests attended the annual banquet at the Congregational church in Clark. Supt. E. F. Voss welcomed the ladies, with Mrs. Victor Jones replying. R. A. Dunham spoke on Rotary’s objects and the thirty year milestone. Dr. Ward Milley of Brookings performed a magician’s show and Mrs. Robert Irvin of Logan offered violin pieces with piano by Mrs. H. G. Skogina.
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Clark
E. F. Voss
Victor Jones
R. A. Dunham
Rotary
Ward Milley
Brookings
Robert Irvin
Logan
H.G. Skogina
Seven More Bills Signed By Berry
Pierre Feb 25 Seven more bills approved by the South Dakota legislature were signed by Governor Tom Berry on Saturday. They include HB 21 on election clerk pay HB 28 distributing free state instructional bulletins to local school officers HB 17 requiring counties to pay burial expenses for unpaying claimants HB 9 mandating three day pretrial notice for alibi evidence HB 4 requiring gasoline pumps to display octane numbers and HB 40 granting the government loan agency liens on crops grown from government supplied seed.
George Washington Party at Redfield Masonic Lodge
A George Washington party was held in the Masonic Temple by the Redfield lodge under Glen Cole with over 20 attendees. An eight o'clock program featured musical numbers by Mrs. Gibson Marva Dudley Coolidge and Schalkle plus a reading by Miss Sievers, followed by talk by D Sterling and dancing to Harry Lisle’s orchestra. Lunch ended the event served by Eastern Star women.
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Redfield
George Washington
Masonic Temple
Masonic Lodge
Glen Cole
G. M
Harry Lisle
The
Eastern Star
Farewell Party For Preston Pastor
A farewell dinner for Rev. and Mrs. RB. H. Evans at the Congregational church in Lake Preston drew about 100 attendees after Sunday services. Mrs. Marvin Johnson presented a gift, and the 4-L society later surprised the couple at their home with lunch baskets and a farewell gift.
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Lake Preston
RB. H. Evans
Congregational Church
Marvin Johnson
R. H. Evans
Evans
Young People's Society
Lake iKampaska
Cherry Tree fundraiser boosts relief fund in Frankfort
The Women's Relief Corps met with 20 members in Frankfort. After orders were read members bought 10 cent cherries from a display, raising 30 for the general fund. A patriotic program featured students and a post-meeting lunch followed. Tables used national colors and miniature cherry trees. In Wellington Springs Kiwanis will sponsor the Anne of s film at the Rialto on Feb 25 26 and 27.
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Frankfort
Women's Relief Corps
Reid
Wellington Springs
Kiwanis Club
Anne of S
Rialto Theatre
Pioneer Woman E E Vilas Dies in Clark Burial Arranged
Funeral services were held for Mrs. E. E. Vilas a Clark pioneer and longtime resident. Amanda C. Jones Vilas was born in Pennsylvania in 1851 and married Elbert B. Vilas in 1875. The family said farewell in Clark with Rev. A. Nelson presiding. Vilas’s body was brought to town from Pierre.
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Clark
E. E
Withg
Frankfort Hosts O E S Official Visit
Mrs Edith Hugilt of Sioux Falls associate conductress of the Grand Chapter in Eastern Star made an official visit to the Frankfort chapter. A school of instruction drew a large crowd, a six o clock dinner followed in the dining room, and the ministary work was exemplified in the evening. Mrs Muri gave a lecture and reported on the Redfield O E S home.
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Frankfort
Edith Hugilt
Sioux Falls
Grand Chapter
Eastern Star
Valentine Fay— Jorg
iMirs. Muri
Redfield
Luncheon Highlights Washington Theme at Frankfort Chapter
A luncheon featuring a George Washington theme was held with guests including Mrs. Nettie Andrews and Dr. B Hawes receiving birth remembrances. Attendees included representatives from seven chapters and Mrs. Hugill. Day luncheon guests gathered at Mrs. Elle Hilkemeier home, the Frankfort chapter worthy matron, on Wednesday.
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Nettie Andrews
B."hawes
Hugill
Elle Hilkemeier
Frankfort
Demonstration At Clark Shows Old Clothes Remodeling
Miss Jenmie Grant of Brookings conducted a two day demonstration of remodeling old clothes in Clark. A good attendance of sewing room supervisors extension club delegates and 4 H leaders attended. Grant displayed collars and left a collection of patterns for county sewing rooms use.
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Clark
Jenmie Grant
Brookings
Grant
Marauding Dog Shot Near Redfield in Livestock Die-Off
In a seven mile southwest Redfield area neighbors reported sheep pig turkey and chicken losses over months. A coordinated capture ended when a neighbor shot a large hybrid dog described as between a wall and a St Bernard. The animal stood about three feet tall, six feet long, and weighed 137 pounds.
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Zell
Here
Kasper Newshaimer
Aid Entertained at Home of Mrs Keith
The Congregational Ladies Aid held a gathering at Mrs H A Keith's home to bid farewell to Rev and Mrs R R Evans who plan to leave soon for Clark with Mesdames Shinks Hammond Coulson and Miss Mary Ellison assisting in the event.
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AID
Lake Preston
Congregational Ladies
H. A. Keith
Mesdames Shinks
Hammond, Coulson
Mary Ellison
R. R. Evans
Clark
Guests of Honor Presented With .2 Gift by Society
The society honored guests by presenting each with a .2 gift as a token of appreciation. The event highlighted camaraderie and community involvement, with attendees noting the gesture as a gracious acknowledgment by the organization.
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Dale Yard
Fontains
Jerauid County
Preston
J. F. Anderson
Virgil
Thomas Bros
Tony
Kelhi
Batle
Aulbrar
Twin Cities
Kansas City
Huron
Omaha
Bismarck
United Air Lines
Oumba
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Ernst
Peece
Airport Ticket Office
Western Union
Postal Telegraph
Hanford Airlines
Air Mail
Air Express
MSU
Esys Mra
Brant Timpson
Brunt Timpson
Roscoe Turner
Sigmed
Stella
John L. Summers
Caay
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