Reapportionment Jobs Facing Legislature This Session
The article discusses reapportionment as a major task for the current session, noting Kentucky may lose a congressional seat from three to two, and detailing potential districting approaches and legislative hurdles. It mentions Frankfort families, and notes the process of selecting highway and game commissions by district, with possible amendments to selection methods.
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Game End Meh Commission
Besix
Policeman Hurt as Suspect Flees City Hall Scene
SIOUX FALLS Jan 1 The New Year opened with few disturbances in the city. Police report the only arrests were for drunkenness and other minor offenses while a policeman was injured during a suspect's attempted escape at the station.
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Sioum Falls
Shower Celebrates Mrs Fred Stertz in Creek
A bridal shower for Mrs Mary Burger Stertz was held at Curt Jacobs home with gifts and a late afternoon reception. The bride, Mary Burger, daughter of Clinton and Mrs Burger, married Fred Stertz from Wisconsin on December 24. A menu and dancing followed, with local road funding topics discussed among guests. State officials changes noted include Judge Sherwood retiring, Miss Gladys Pyle not seeking reelect, Moodie completing term, and new appointees listed.
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Fred Stertz
Creek
Fred Stertx
Curt Jacobs
Mex Jacobs
G. Sherwood
Supreme Court
Gladys Pyle
A. J. Moodie
Sherwood
Mrr
Moodie
Pyle
Plan to Continue Lake County Cow Testing Project
Madison January 1 Plans to continue the county cow testing program and retain D H Van Dyke as official tester were agreed by Lake County Dairy Herd Improvement Association at a recent reorganizational meeting. A new board of directors was elected consisting of Hugo Rhode W T Kiner Otto Shuld George Adler and Charles Budde. The group has grown into a leading state organization and 24 members have signed to continue in 1931 with expected membership reaching 200.
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Madison
D. H. van Dyke
Lake County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Hugo Rhode
W. T. Kiner
Otto Shuld
George Adler Ard
Charles Budde
Lake County Group
Sll
Toads Signal Open Winter Amid Mild Forecast
Jax Cavour reports several toads found alive buried in sand as evidence of a continuing mild winter. Fred Eckman, living southwest of Cavour, notes the discovery after moving a pile of mind. The toads were buried about 1% inches deep in sand or mud, consistent with their behavior in warmer conditions.
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Cavour
Jax
Fred Eckman
Mitchell to elect six C of C directors
Mitchell announces a primary election for six Mitchell chamber of commerce directors to be held Monday January 5.Secretary CL Rolston says the event will include an adencast and a meeting at the chamber. A local closing at Dream Station Cavour reports a separate note on Baye moving back to Logan township farm.
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Mitchell
C. of C
Mitchell Chamber of Commerce
CL. Rolston
Chamber
Adencast
Dream Station
Cavour
Jen
Speckel
Baye
Eld Ghmanes
Logan Township
Brookings Postoffice Sets Record For One Day
Brookings postoffice reports a strong 1930 with portal box revenue up 7 percent from 1929 and total first class cancellations at 1,331,070 pieces, a 72,000 rise. On December 21, 1930 the office set a single day record canceling 20,899 outgoing pieces and about 30,000 incoming pieces.
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Brookings Postoffice
Brookings
Julius Clevan
Clevan
Man Found Guilty Of Destruction Of Maple Trees
BIOCK FALLS January 3 A farmer named Jim Jenson was found guilty of willful destruction of 50 to 15 large living maple trees on W. H. Lyon estate property north of Sioux Falls. Sheriff’s deputies arrested him December 18 after a nearly daylong trial.
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Man
Biock Falls
W.H. Lyon
Sioux Falls
Jim Jenson
Trias
Jenson
Pridde
Sheriff'a
Davison Officials Take Over Duties in New Year
Mitchell Jan reports personnel changes in Davison County with new year. Joe Lovinger and a new staff assume the treasurer role succeeding C L Comstock and Miss Lacy. Cont/condran succeeds Harriet Kimble as clerk of courts with a new deputy. C I Comstock named county auditor set to start in March. Two new county commissioners begin duties this month.
Woonsocket Water Clear In Lab Tests
Analysis of Woonsocket city water from Vermillion university labs shows the water in good condition. Of five samples four were 100 percent clear, one taken from the lake had a small trace of vegetation due to moss. Mayor Hebert expressed satisfaction with the results.
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Woonsocket
Woonsocket City
University Laboratories
Vermillion
Frome
Hebert
Six Arrests for Liquor Violations Across State
A federal and local raid netted 23 arrests for liquor law violations across parts of the state. John and George Powell were taken in Rapid City, with quantities of liquor and equipment seized. Federal agents and county officers also raided a Plankinton farm owned by William Merramp, uncovering evidence of illicit activity. Earl Grey and EW Pumb of Onaka were arrested in Faulk County for possession of a 15 gallon still.
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Sioux Falls
Sie Demity
Tedesal Maiala Letrerae
John
George Powell
Rapid City
Liquor and Co
Wiliam Merramp
Plankin
Earl Grey
Pumb
Onaka
Faulk County
Hollen Appointed Postmaster in Madison
MADTRON Jan 3 The appointment of Hollen as Madison postmaster is official. He takes over duties at the post office and severs connections with prior associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollen
Madison Postoffice
Madtron
Officis
Wendy
Rushmore Work Progress at Memorial In 1931
Rushmore officials report 1931 work plan and progress on the monument. The head of Washington is partially completed, Jefferson’s head blocked out, Lincoln worked on, and plans for Roosevelt advance with models ready. The entablature outlines the Louisiana Purchase idea as crews resume when funds allow. Second volume booklets and small president busts are planned souvenirs.
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Rapid City
Sheward
Nethenal Rushmore Monument
Mount Rushmoore
John A. Holand
National’ Rushmore Commission
Gut
Ton Borgium
Washington
Bonglum
Jefferson
Lincoln
Hoosevelt
Louisiana Purchase
Black Hills
Boland Aaid
National Commission
Onida Watchman Moves to Modernized Plant
The Onida Watchman relocated its operations into the former Onida National Bank building after a bank merger. Upgraded equipment and interior work completed this fall make the weekly paper one of the best equipped in the region. Plant foreman Phillip Hess led the move with inviting visitors to inspect the new press area.
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Onida
Jan
Onida Watchman
Onida National Bank
Watchman
Phillip Hess
Watchma
Frankfort Lodges Install Officers
Frankfort lodges installed officers with Worshipful Master Thewsas Torkelam and officers listed for the O. E. 5. ranks. Margarete Myrtle and Clara Wilssr served as chaplain and organist respectively. Post matron Mire. ZW. Underhill presided as installing officer for the Mesors while Frankfort chapter 0. %. & installed its officers.
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Margarete P Myrtle
Clara Wilssr
Matilde Hughes
Wava Cook
Adehe
Kila Hilkereiser
Rosth
Mme Eile Olson
Mabel Lutton
Marthe
Baseler
Jermin Wetner
Blanche Mudbe
Eee
Beight
Redfield
Underhill
Frankfort Chepter
County Board Adopts Implementary Plan at Let Meeting
Rapid City January meeting of the county commissioners discusses adoption of an implementary plan and notes a total balance figure near 039. The report highlights the board’s actions and financial status.
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Adop
Rapid City
Eid Board of County
Engineering convention to discuss highway and architectural topics
More than a dozen speakers from state colleges and firms outline two days of sessions on highway programs cement work and architectural issues. Delegates open with H. Carter of South Dakota State college presenting, followed by talks by W. F. Cochran and others on engineering, public relations, and treatment problems in agriculture.
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Ofthers
H. §. Carter
South Dakota State College
W. F. Cochrere
Watertown
H. 5. Iota
W. W. Towne
Waubay
Mostery
J. Maughs Brown
Mate
South Duleta
Ales
Soba F. Jacobs
Aberdeen
State Highway Department
Carl J. Johnson
Clear Lake
Roland BR. Wilcken
Floyd Xings
Mitchell
Glenne R. McArthur
Northwestern Public Service Company
F. C. W. Kuehn
Huron Echitect
RE. McCarty
Sioux Falls
C. W. Pugsley
State College
Rapid City Hosts Record Convention Year 1930
Rapid City showcased its status as South Dakota's convention center with 31 gatherings in 1930 drawing 20 277 attendees. The year featured an international convention plus multiple state district church and minor meetings and promises of further events in 1931.
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Rapid City
South Dakota
Black Hills
Woman Breaks Arm Tripping Over Collie at Home
Mrs. Martin Larson fractured her left arm near the shoulder on December 24 in a peculiarly. She tripped over a collie dog owned by John Humbure who was visiting the Larson home. Immediate medical care was given and the prognosis is good.
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Conde
Jen
Martin Larson
Larson
John Humbure
Woodman Installation Set For January 14 At Cavour
The ML W. A. lodge at Cavour will install officers on Wednesday January 14 with C J Colwell as counselor H J Landrigan as adviser Max Eckman as clerk Peter Arnold as watchman John Landrigan as sentry Otto Eckmarm as escort and I J Awe y as trustee Also a note on Scotland where a drop was once one sixteenth of a liquid ounce
Neighborhood News Highlights Local Visits and Travel
Josephina Kittelson visited with relatives in Huron this week. Mrs Russel Bardig visiting relatives in Pierre this week. Norman Rose home from Madison for a two week vacation with his parents. Mr and Mrs James Hose and Mr and Mrs George Lake of Redfield visited friends in Miller en route to see their daughter in Ree Heights. Mrs J Funk in charge of the hotel at Getty and Ira King at the hotel in his absence. BR Perry of Highmore visiting Miller with ownership of land in western Hand county. Frank Scofield and son Kendrick spent a few days in Minneapolis. Mr and Mrs Scott Davison retired after a visit with relatives at Howard. Miss Borana Sluenece gone to Pierre to train as a nurse. A Waters arrived from Chicago to visit his brother J C Waters whom he had not seen in 30 years. Merl Davis and Ann Watson in town from near Ghent. Davis arranging to sell. Demsld Stewart and family from Sioux Falls visiting at the Reck home. Mrs Stewart and Mrs Reck sisters. Ed Dom returned from Illinois visiting two sisters. Miss Hope Mathews taking nursing course at Pierre hospital returned there after visiting her parents. Miss Catheryn Hoswenger returned from vacation at Sioux City. She is assistant in the Hand county bank.
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Josephina Kittelson
Huron
Russell Bard Ig
Pierre
Norman Rose
Madison
James Hose
George Lake
Redfield
Miller
Ree ‘Heights
J. Funk
Mr. Jeuness
St Lawrence
BR. W. Perry
Highmore
Hand
Frank Scofield
Kendrick Wre
Minneapolis
Palla Tor
Scott Davison
Howard
Borana Sluenece
Ilinois
Chicago
Streeter
Band County
Mies Hope Mathews
Pierre Hospital
Robert Mathews
Ming Catheryn Hoswenger
Sioux City
Hand County
St. Lawrence
Winifred
Helen Goudley
Gettysburg
Jessie Kintigh
A. E. Swab
John Wright
Hilda Stillwell
Vermillion
Erestine Freimack
Walter Williams
Seattle
Ralph Williams
Bride
Rapid City
St. Lawrence Christian Endeavor
Commercial Club
Mabel Mehan
Ree Heights
James Stanger
Bloomfield
Doris Blackmer
Wayne
Margaret Flint
J. T. O'Neill
Sten
St Lawrence community notes feature visitors and events
St Lawrence residents host visitors from Gettysburg and Vermillion while Miss Helen Goudley and Miss Winifred join Miss Jessie Kintigh and Mrs. A E Swab at home. Local events include an L O O F dance and a watch night party. Several residents recover from injuries and illness as Mr Wharton seeks cancer treatment in Rochester.
Local residents and travels reported in Yankton area
Yankton cur. cams gb pastors. He drove his eer, opping in Huron and taking Dr. Jw. Keck, Dr. W. H. Thrall and the leg. A. S Carlson with him Mgr Wood and son Charles of Parker jeasted at the J. Bartlett and J. T. O'Neill homes on Tuesday. Mr. Wood was here to look after his farm interests near Mier. Vern-Rock is visiting at Belle Fourche, J. Wd. BMagness took two carloads of cattle to Arlington on Monday. Sid' Pritt went to Wessington Springs on business Monday, returning Tuesday night.
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Yankton
Huron
Jw. Keck
W. H. Thrall
A. S Carlson
Mgr Wood
Charles
Parker
J. Bartlett
J. T. O'Neill
Mr. Wood
Mier
Vern-Rock
Belle Fourche
J. Wd. Bmagness
Arlington
Sid’ Pritt
Wessington Springs
Ice harvest hampered by low river and creek near Ashton
The river and creek near Ashton are so low this year that ice harvests are difficult for farmers who rely on local supplies. Cakes measure about eight inches thick with little water underneath to float them. Some plan to haul ice from Redfield. Mrs Pearl Wise and children left for Ortley to visit relatives. Ted West of Aberdeen is visiting Wm Carr's family this week. Mr and Mrs James Norwood plan to reopen the Ashton Cee le, closed since December, redecorating for a fresh start.
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Redfield
Pearl Wise
Ortley
Ted West
Aberdeen
Wm. Carr
James Norwood
Ashton Cele
Wayland Residents Travel and Family Visits
Mrs. Row Lilly returned home from Wessington after Christmas with her sister Mrs. A. S. McKay. Fred and Charles Brown drove to Madison and Monroe for treatments and to visit their mother. Mr. and Mrs. Bases ware Sie stayed in St. Lawrence. Verna Mas Ballantyne visited her aunt Mrs. Cecil Andrews in Holden township. Mr. and Mrs. William Tienken and family returned from Scribner, Nebraska to visit relatives. Mrs. Alice Byers and daughters drove to Holabird with Leona McCombs. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Douglas and baby returned to Orient after a few days with relatives.
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Fred
Charles Brown
Madison
Monroe
Bases Ware
St. Lawrence
Verna Mas Ballantyne
Cecil Andrews
Holden Township
William Tienken
Scribper
Neb
Alice Byers
Daugsters
Holabird
Leona McCombs
Mr. Thomas Douglas
Baby
Orient
Local Socials and School Sports Report From Hur and Huron
Forestburg hosts a party for seniors and guests at a Huron home this week while families visit in Wessington Springs and Letcher. Northside high school teams travel to Mitchell for a pranks game at the Corn Palace with both squads winning. Bonilla Springs residents Mr. and Mrs. Meade Corwin return home with B. Corwin driving the truck.
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Forestburg
Marjorie
Marie Remater Ot Hur
Huron
Mra
John Rapp
Wessington Springs
Art Farnam
Mr.Rapp
Furnem
Clifford ‘Webster
Misa Leola Robert
Harold Moses
Nettie McIntyre
Letcher
G. B. Wilder
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Fulton
Corn Palace
Meade Corwin
Bonella Springs
Local Visitors and Returns Reported from Highmore Area
Virgil Loren Scorge visits his Shieh nik da in St Louis. Lawrence Larmer returns from trend and trip to California. Mr. Denison from Blunt visits his son and three daughters. George Peterson at Cave to a Dental College in Ormca returns after a brief stay with his mother. Verneal McClure from Highmore guests Neva Schiltz Frances Gooding and Martha Guthy return to Highmore Bonilla. Emme Steiner returns home to Highmore from grandmother Mrs Guthmiller. Jillian Fonger reports to Mitchell Business College.
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Loren Scorge
St. Louis
Lawrence ‘Larmer
California
Mr. Denison
Blunt
George Peterson
Caveto A Dental College
Ormca
Verneal McClure
Highmore
Neva Schiltz
Frances Gooding
Martha Guthy
Miller
Highmore Bonilla
Emme
Steiner
Mrs. Guthmiller
Jillian Fonger Hag
Oe Mitchell Business College
Community Notices and Social Gatherings Summary
Kathryn Devine Turton hosted 20 youths for a December 29 card night with music from a radio. Mae Milea won the high prize and Donald Lambert the low. The V J N BK Bridge Club met at Mrs. Rhea Burgess’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Burgess hosted. Several couples hosted dinners and bridge games, with a lunch at midnight. Ben Derr improves after pneumonia. Congregational church held its annual meeting electing officers Oscar Wolner, clerk treasurer. Francis Sullivan deacon. W A Taylor trustee.
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Turton
Kathryn Devine
Mae Milea
Donald Lambert
Mies Ann Peckenpaugh
de Smet
V. J. N. BK Bridge Gub
Rhea Burgess
Harry Dann
John Dunn
H. C. Ewing
Philip Schneider
Extension Club
Will Wells
Mildred
Ben Town
Osseo
Minn
Bir
Wesley Lobrie
Douglas Kerris
Ben Derr
Ben
The
Congregational Church
Oscar Wolner
Francis Sullivan
W. A. Taylor
Frank Sandquist
Rancher injured in horse accident near Custer
Fred Bressalin a rancher nine miles west of Custer sustained severe hip injuries when thrown from a horse in an accident reported January 3.
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Fale Custer
Fred Bressalin
Here
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Gladya Pyle
Mumber of Representatives
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Speciel
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Baird
C. L. Gipson
Gibeon
James Valley Implement Company
Clark
Judge Sherwood
Texas
Miss Pyle
Mr. Troodie
Warren E. Green
E. D. Roberts
Elizabeth Coyne
Ft. Pierre
Goodhope
Davison
Big Bend
Fiunter
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Hall ‘Beothera Ranch
Rushmore
Thewsas
Torkelam
Semioe
Floyd Sox
Bese Coders
Eet Jurer
Ray Drayer
Mhiew Bastian
T. H. Weinflock
Guin Bassiber
Bora Wile
Tyler
Hugh Reyne
Scotland
E. F. Wipf
Appelesteint
Moe
Drageisie
Neighborhood News
U. & Royal Cordires
Wilven - Barber Ante Co
Bas
Pheme
We Meyer Clee
Ashton
Wayland
Row
Lilly
Wessington
A. S. McKay
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Hores
Iabeeergi Oont
Somn
Arthur A. Pesky
Samaritan Hospital
Dakota Ave
Helen Sutherland
Huron Lumber Co
Laughlin
Martin
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