Wert Finds Thrills In Radio at South Dakota Station
Vermillion January 14 Fred Wert Armour sophomore at the University of South Dakota finds radio both scientific and thrilling He is the university station KUSD operator and holds an operator license He recalls the first short wave set as his biggest thrill and says he works on air about 300 days a year He expects to continue in radio after graduation in 1933 and aims to design and experiment with high power equipment at future work
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Vermillion
Hebry
Armour
University of South Dakota
KUSD
Vert
Armour High School
Cty
College of Engineering
Sirens Vertisely
Girard de Rey
Orange City
Would Get 40 More Dry Agents In Area
Washington reports a justice department appropriation would add 40 prohibition agents to areas including South and North Dakota Iowa and Nebraska. Area allocations of 90 additional men will raise the national force to 1,900 by July 4 1931.
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Washington
South
North Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Justice Department
Douglas Declares Candidacy for Aberdeen Mayor
I N Douglas of Aberdeen announced this week his bid for mayor of Aberdeen, with the election scheduled for April. Incumbent John Wade is expected to seek reelection if health permits, and several other citizens may join the race as supporters urged Douglas to run.
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Douglas
Aberdeen
I. N. Douglas
Man
John Wade
Old Livery Barn At Lead Is Torn Down
Lead January 14 The Raddick livery barn on Wall Street a pioneer gathering spot is being dismantled after the death of proprietor W P Raddick for 50 years. The building reverted to the city and sold to Pete Nisich who tears it down for timber. The lot will be leveled for a public parking place per Mayor Dwight Casner.
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Lead
Raddick
Wall Street
W. P. Raddick
Pete Nisich
Dwight. Casner
Lodges To Honor Thomas Wiley In Wessington
In Wessington January 13 special report members of the Wessington Odd Fellows and the Rebekah lodge will pay their respects to the memory of founder Thomas Wiley. The regular lodge meeting will proceed with a suitable program and a large attendance is anticipated.
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Wessington
Wessingtom
Rebekah Order
Order of Odd Fellowship
Thomas Wiley
Man Who Broke Jail In 1926 Is Arrested
Vincent Con ally, who broke jail here four years ago, was captured near Grand Island Nebraska and returned to White River jail with his brother Andy. Andy is charged with aiding the escape. Con ally had earlier been sentenced to three years in the state prison and escaped before transfer to Sioux Falls.
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White River
Vincent Conally
Grand Island
Neb
Andy
Sioux, Falls
Ice Plant Proposed Near Northwestern Public Service Site
An Omaha company surveyed Yankton indicating plans to locate an ice manufacturing plant south of the Northwestern Public Service Company plant. The project would operate year round, employ many workers, and supply ice to several surrounding towns.
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Yankton
Jen
Omaha
Northwestern Public Service Company
Watertown Board Plans Work Program for Jobless Men
Watertown officials announced a planned program by the board of education to provide work for unemployed men of Watertown during the period of the current reproof and economic strain. The initiative aims to utilize school resources to offer temporary employment opportunities to residents in need.
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Watertown
Watertown Board of Education
Two Men Cleared in Watertown Hold-Up Case
Watertown January 14 The failure of W T F Koehler proprietor of a local grocery to identify two young men accused of holding him up at his store led to their release Kenneth Patterson state’s attorney said the grocer identified them at first arrest but later could not be absolutely certain.
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Watertown
WTF
Koehler
Cary
Federal aid sought to pave Meridian Highway No 1
A move to secure federal aid for Meridian highway U S No 1 is launched in Yankton. Z R Heaton president of the South Dakota Meridian highway miscollation says cooperation of cities and towns along the route is sought to maximize paving as part of the state federal construction program.
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Yankton
Meridian Highway
U. S. No. Hl
Z. R. Heaton
South Dakota
Heaton
Hollister Succeeds McCullough At Security National Bank
Hollister was elected vice president of Security National Bank Sioux Falls replacing D A McCullough who resigned as director and vp to pursue other business interests and his residence at Pisco. The former rural credits commissioner cited his departure as reason for stepping down. Ice harvest begins at Ft Meade post pond with eight inch thickness as troops resume work after last year's drought.
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FT. Meade
Advertisement for Quilting Patch Sale and Fabrics
Jumbo bundle percales and silk and rayon fabrics offered in over 156 pieces with prices around 50 cents. Includes prints and other textiles with promotion for free items with each order. Postage paid options via check money order or cash, Jason Co. destination details likely.
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HS Et ‘Sc
Jason CO
Leas
Tap Dancing Class Offered at Waab-Kys This Week
Prec A will be offered this week at Waab-Kys gems course open to all. The January 1 start features Helen Buchanan as instructor with Carol Hocking on piano. Registrations are being taken at the YWCA office under Mrs Donald Georgia chairing the committee. For details call the YWCA. The class covers fundamental balance body control and coordination related to walking running skipping and music, aligning with modern gym schedules.
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Eas O'Crack
Helen Buchanan
Carol Hocking
Sheffield P T A Plans Candy Sale at Next Meeting
Sheffield January 14 Special The P T A association of the Sheffield school held its regular meeting with community singing led by Mr Care and Mrs Sengleman. The C L group asked to conduct a candy sale at the next meeting. Other numbers included songs by Helen Carr and Hazel Sengleman.
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Sheffield
Care
PTA Meeting Plans School Drinking Fountain Project
Members of the P T A discussed buying a drinking fountain and creating a portable cot for sick pupils. Boys will craft the cot frame from wood and weave inner limbs for the cover while girls prepare oilcloth pillows. Next meeting is the second Tuesday in February.
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Corr
Lynch
Quick Action Saves Two Men From Ice Break
Watertown on January 14 saw quick actions by Ed Kroeger and James Ries keep a car from sinking through open water on Lake Kampeska. Brakes failed on the smooth ice. Kroeger opened doors as the rear end snagged on the ice, allowing both men to escape before the vehicle plunged into the 12 foot deep lake. The site is known as a treacherous open-water spot during winter.
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Watertown
Jen
Ed Kroeger
James Ries
Lake Kampeska
Kroeger
Gorst Delights Crowd With Bird Song Imitations
Gorst, famed authority on birds, entertained listeners with imitations of many bird songs. He argued for universal preservation of birds and presented perfect song transcriptions and large colored paintings of songsters. After the lecture, Gorst planned a tour through Iowa Missouri Kansas and the Rocky Mountain states.
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Gorst
Checker
Crawford Gorst
Mr. Gorst
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Rocky Mountain States
Four Take Tests For Embalming Licenses
Four applicants for licenses to practice embalming in South Dakota were examined today by the State Board for Embalmers led by President FE A Tsinger of Humboldt. Ivan Dotson of Pierre, treasurer of the board, also attended. Applicants listed include William Blair, Eu reka, Glenn Peterson, Avon, C J Bald.
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South Dakota
State Board For
Embelmers
FE. A. Tsinger
Humboldt
Ivan Dotson
Pierre
William Blair
Eureka
Glenn Peterson
Avon
C. J. Bald
South Dakota Funeral Directors to hold state board exams
The South Dakota Funeral Directors association conducts a board meeting to examine applicants during their convention in Sioux Falls. Examinations began early today at the Kinyon Funeral Home and were to continue into late afternoon with a single night session noted.
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Win
Mullen
Neb
Josiah
X. Wegper
Gerden Ein
South
Dekota Funeral Directors Association
Siouix
Falls
Kinyon
Former State Member Used Establishment for Tems
A former state member’s establishment served as the venue for tems operations. The report notes the affiliation and location details, outlining the involvement of the ex-official with the site. No additional context on outcomes is provided.
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Tems
Mail information on state motor vehicle laws mailed
Pierre Jan. 14 Information of motor vehicle regulations in other states has been mailed to officials by E S Goff new state motor vehicle director to aid in observance of South Dakota laws.
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Pierre
E. S. Goff
New State
South Dakota
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