122 Members Of S. D. Cow-Testing Group Will Be Awarded Diplomas
122 South Dakota cow testing group members will receive diplomas for outstanding 1931 production, placing on the national herd honor roll. Banquet at State College Feb 10 during Farm and Home week. 2,007 herds have completed testing since the program began in 1924 with 468 diplomas issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
South Dakota
Nations' Dairy Association
G. Heebink
Extension
Ot State College
State College
Heebink
Frank Johnson
Hetizod
Arlington
J. P. Kven
Wiborg
L. A. Philbrook
Webster
A. E. Rugham
Volga
Alec Sandall
Baltic
Joe 5
Centerville Reduces Bonded Indebtedness
Centerville city treasurer John Xf Thompson reports that in 198 Centerville reduced bonded indebtedness by retiring bonds totaling PAN. The city issuedrefunding bonds of 10005 dollars at 5 percent instead of 6, creating interest savings.
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Centerville
John Xf. Thompson
De Smet Lodges Install Jointly
De Smet hosts joint installation for Oded Fellow and Rebekah lodges featuring officers for Rebekahs including Nora Leubs and Esther Mallory and for Odd Fellows led by A. J. Endersby and F. A. Keating plus warder Harvey Schultz and other officers.
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de Smet
Oded Fellow
Rebeksh
Rebekahs
Noble Grand
Nora Leubs
F. H. van Tassell
L. Krummineda
E. P. Witmarth
Esther Mallory
Ed Melson
Lee
Wor Johnson
Clarence Thedorff
Iside Guardian
Frank Keating
J. O. Purinton
Pinkhim
Loyal Watson
Marion Hinz
Feft
Leonard Keracht
Odd Fellows
A. J. Endersby
Vive Gram
F. A. Keating
E. Mi. Christensen
Righ
Alfred Larson
E. P. Wilmarth
Harvey Schultz
Rodney Brandt
Outside Guardian
Bert Vandemark
Inside Guardian
Ed Whalen
W. H. Henney
Wn. Roberts
H. W. Mahner
Pheasants Do Not Control Hoppers Says Severin
Brookings dispatch reports Prof. H. C. Severin of State College concludes pheasants have little effect on South Dakota grasshopper populations after a 14 month study of 235 birds. Only seven grasshoppers were found in gizzards, with most in crops, suggesting pheasants do not meaningfully reduce crop-damaging hoppers, even in outbreak years.
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Severin
Brookings
South Dakota
H. C. Severin
State College
Jane
Redfield Service Man Is Moved To Yankton
Redfield January 22 change in Northwestern Public Company staff announced A Corbin electrical superintendent of Redfield district will leave February 1 for Yankton to supervise a construction crew. MEF Delaney former electrical superintendent returns to Redfield to resume his old post after a North Dakota transfer two years ago.
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Redfield
Yankton Redfield
Peteoruate
Northwestern Public Company
A. Corbin
Yankton
Mef Delaney
Wil
Hedfield
North Dakota
Humboldt Creamery Pays Good Dividend
Humboldt Creamery, operated by Farmers Cooperative Creamery Co, sent patronage dividend checks totaling 2004.14 based on three cents per pound of butterfat. 185 patrons shared in the distribution, with the highest check 499.22 issued to C. A. Wagner dairy farm, and officials expect a big increase in business next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibamoun
Gan
Miurmboldt
Farmers Cooperative Creamery Co
C. A. Wagner
Hum‘boltt Creamery
Springfield Birds Feast Daily Cardinals At Yard Banquet
Springfield report notes Mrs Kather ine Folleman keeps a banquet board for birds in her yard with a regular daily visit from several cardinals and other varieties. The cardinals return with steady regularity along the river brush, a notable winter scene amid scarce food.
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Springfield
Mra
Katheriste Folleman
Yale Whist Team Narrowly Beats Cavour by Three
In a Yale-Cavour Whist match at Cavour hall Yale edges Cavour by three points amid a tournament where Cavour leads overall 2837 to 1714. High scorers include H C Tompers and Wm Haigh for Cavour with 60 points, while Smith and Gifford of Yale top the Vete players with 2. The next game is set for St Williams church next Sunday night.
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Cavour
Jan
Hhh
Cavour Hall
Yale
Yalco
Culbertson
H.C. Tompers
Wm. Haigh
Small
Anderson
Smith and
Gifford
Pat O'Keefe
Martin Stolts
Wiist
St Williams Church
Jerauld Farm Union Holds Annual Meeting in Wellington Springs
The seventh annual meeting of the Jerauld county Farmers Union drew about 85 attendees. A free dinner followed the business session. 1931 gross business reached 282,915.14 across grain elevator, grocery, hardware and implement, grocery and cream and eye departments. Olive Huffman serves as manager. Elected: W. E. Eagle president, Ward Kieser vice president, Joe Atkins secretary, Chris Christensen and Fred Krohmer as directors. One director position to be filled at a later special meeting. No dividend declared. members pleased given past year conditions.
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Jerauld Farm Union
Wellington Springs
Jerauld County Farmers Union
Olive Huffman
W. E. Eagle
Ward Kieser
Joe Atkins
Chris Christensen
Fred Krohmer
De Smet to Host District Legion Convention
De Smet set February 24 as tentative date for district legion and auxiliary convention to be held in De Smet. Local post discussed plans to entertain the group at a meeting held this week.
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de Smet
Doland Debaters Aim for State Tourney Berth
Doland high school debaters prepared with practice rounds against Frankfort Rockham and Raymond this week. Debates are non decisive but build experience as more matchups are lined up. Doland has reached the state tourney five of the last eight years and strives for Vermillion again.
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Doland
Frankfort
Rockham
Raymond
Vermillion
Lane Firemen Elect Officers At Banquet
Lane fire department held a banquet at the city cafe with 16 members present and invited town board members. A three course lunch was served as officers were elected: Jens Jensen fire chief, Howard Hern assistant chief, William Kreuger secretary, J. W. Sherr burr treasurer.
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Lane
Lane Fire Department
Gquestxn
Jens Jensen
Howard Hern
William Kreuger
J. W. Sherburr
Athol High Awards Scholarships for Best Improvement
In Athol on January 23 two scholarship prizes were given at Athol High School to Virgil Fergen and Alta Dale Wilhelm for the best improvement in six weeks. Alta Dale rose five grade points and Virgil increased 73.4 points, with Eileen Price and Vincent Fergen close seconds.
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Athol Athol
Athol High School
Virgil Fergen
Alta Dale Wilhelm
Alta Dale
Virgil
Eileen Price
Vincent Fergen
Wessington Springs Cuts Electric Rates
WESSINGTON SPRINGS JANUARY 2 At a city council meeting the decision was made to lower municipal light plant rates. Electric current for home lighting drops to 2 cents per kilowatt hour for the first 15 kilowatts, minimum charge down to $1.00 from $1.25. other charges lowered accordingly. Also notes an operation for appendicitis at Miller hospital for Miss Edwards a Miller high school student. Floyd Colling of Raymond seeks superintendent job at the Dolce Indian agency, related to John Stenning and Bow county agent Dupree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessington Springs
Howe
Roerrion Raymond
Ciperial
Floyd Colling
Raymond
Hee Hee
Indian Agency
Dolce
John Stenning
Bow County
Dupree
Hamlin County
Democratic Party Fires Up 1932 Campaign In South Dakota
Pierre dispatch reports two Democratic slates with divisions yet united for the general election. Cherry Core and Bulow factions clash over senator and governor bids while Emil Loriks and Mark Sheafe weigh runs. Party observers note potential crossovers and possible convention nomination if no candidate reaches the 35 percent threshold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Mary
United Front
Senator Bulow
South Dekots
Cherry
Corey
Bulow
Huron
Lewis Bicknell
Webster
Senate
Tom Berry
Belvidere
Bicknell
Berry
Emil Loriks
Arington
Mark W. Sheafe, Jr
Watertown
Screening Of Gravel Advised By Patty In Jan News
Professor R L Patty of South Dakota State College recommends screening pit-run gravel to save cement and boost strength. He says sand to cement ratio is key, with lean mixes like one part cement to three of sand for rough work and sand and gravel additions can cut cement use. Properly proportioned mixes improve durability for foundations and walls, especially where moisture is present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Brogerings
R. L. Patty
South Dakota State College
Patty
Officers Installed At Raymond Royal Neighbors Camp 1627
RAYMOND Jan 23 Special Eighty two members and guests attended a program of 15 numbers by juveniles and adults marking a milestone for Royal Neighbors of America camp here Officers installed include oracle Marcell a Gerhardt past oracle Fannie Merbach vice oracle Mabel Graham chancellor Winifred Board recorder Myrtle Olson receiver Fred Hink modesty Capitola Merbach endurance Theodore Larson faith Emil Meyer courage Clara Thorp unselfishness Mrs Bates praised the work and serving committee then installation followed
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R.N. A
Raymond Raymond
Royal Neighbors of America
Myrtle Barnes
Watertown
Marcella Gerhardt
Oracle
Fannie Merbach
Mabel Graham
Winifred Board
Myrtle Olson
Fred Hink
Capitola Merbach
Frank Meek
Theodore Larson
Emil Meyer
Clara Thorp
Bates
No Job Sign Is Hunt Out At Lead
Homestake Mining and Lead city officials issued a joint statement denying any extra work at the gold mines. Rumors of job openings for razing condemned blocks spread, but officials said the local labor supply is sufficient and out-of-work seekers are directed to aid charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestake Mining Company
Arts City
Homestake
Rapid City Agency Employment Figures 1931
Rapid City agency reports 1931 employment through the American Legion bureau. Ivan Leach says 12630 people, including 38 men and 250 women, found steady work. Total registrations 1212. 174 calls for workers. average two workers per call. 277 men and 45 women secured work or farms, 3131 men and 141 women in the city, 43 boys aided, and 257 out of town men and nonresident women helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
American Legion Employment Bureau
Ivan Leach
Womers
Bureau of the Unemployed
Leach
Bureau
Feed Shortage Endangers Livestock Near Geddes
Geddes area farmers face severe feed shortages as drought has left corn fodder with little value and hay and grain scarce. Horses and cattle are dying at an alarming rate. A relief committee will coordinate with other regions to send hay and grain, with notices sent to Senator Norbeck and Congressman Christopherson in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geddes Geddes
Chamber of Commerce
Geddes
Peter Norbeck
C. A. Christopherson
Washington, D.C
Banks designated as county depositories must pay interest
South Dakota banks designated as active depositories for county funds must pay interest on daily balances. J F Truran, assistant director of audits and accounts, was informed by the attorney general's office. Also the clerk of courts may not retain vital statistics fees beyond regular salary, per AG opinion to HO Loyre. Me entre Aired Bweesey and others leaving Monday for Garden City to take farm work for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Jan
South Dakota
J. F. Truran
Gener
HO. Loyre
Hayti
RAEN
Arpenter
Garden City
Highways Open To Travel Amid Snow, Wind
Pierre Jan 3 4P South Dakota main roads are expected to open to travel this weekend after ongoing snow removal. Motorists are advised to watch for snow plows operating day and night on routes with heavy drifting making travel uncertain. Road conditions vary from gravel to pavement with many segments described as poor or fair due to deep snow and winter weather across the state.
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U. S12
Yellowstose Trail
Minnesota
Milbank
Webster
Bristol
Fair
West Day
James River
Aberdeen
Ipswich
Mobridge
McLaughlin
MeLaughlin
Thunderhawk
North Dakota
Minnesota Line
Devel County
County Ene
Watertown
Clark
Redfield
Cheyenne Agency
Dupree
Redelm
Newell
Fearth
Belle Fourche
Brockings 2Nd
Arlington
Cavour
Brookings
Volga
Huron
Wolsey
Ree Heights
Highmore
Pierre
Philp
U. 5
Philip
Rapid City
Custer Battlefield
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
Murdo
Stamford
Kadoka
U. S. 14
Sturgis
U.S. 18
Biack Hills
Canton
Davis
Lake Andes
Burke
Dalles
Winner
Okreek
Mission
Rosebud
Martin
White
White River
Edgemont
Wyoming Line
Doland
North
Iband
Lone Tree
Beresford
Sioux City
Jsive Cement
Interesting P T A Meet Highlights Local Art and Music
A De Smet P T A meeting featured Prof L B Harmon from Ron College presenting illustrated art slides with works from Italian Flemish Spanish French Dutch English and American schools plus modern cubist designs. Miss Neva Hill and W Bese ne spoke, while a music program included piano solos by Miss Hill and vocal and tenor pieces by Mr Besselievre, with selections by Presser Burtill Kjaros Wevin Mullin and Tosti rendered in Italian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Smet
Jen
C. Y
Miss Hill Playirt
Sydney Smith
Presser
Burtill
Mr. Besselievre
Kjaros
Wevin
Mullin
Tosti
Favorable Weather Pleases Local Farmers
Farmers in the region welcome the return of milder conditions after a cold stormy spell. Roads remain poor for cars while the prairie area sees improved weather for stock. A mail sled ups the route, rabbits grow numerous near buildings, and pheasants appear scarce with no reports of starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMS
Schlueters Celebrate 25th Anniversary In Osceola
Mr and Mrs William Schlueter observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a six o'clock dinner for friends of the surrounding community Mrs Carl Meyers presented the bride and groom with a wedding cake and Mrs Fred Derschied gave a bouquet of cut flowers The evening included card games and a midnight lunch hosted by the couple in Osceola January 3 Special edition notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schlueter
Carl Meyers
Fred Derschied
Ice harvest starts as Massey stores ice in Osceola
T. Massey fills his ice horse with a care load of ice recently shinned in from Walterstown. The ice supply is being stored for summer use in Osceola.
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S. D
Grant Cminly Association
Rudolph Pinkert
William Schwendt
Hoffbeck
Sos
Freitwald Brothers
Walter la J Combe
Wilson and Stersel
John A. Steiner
J. L. Black
Big Stone City
Big Stone Canning Company
Ortonville
Minn
J. W. Gist
Surelers
Bleser and
van Asch
George Pinkert
Ling. Milbank
J. L. Swedberfi
Irvin Kruger
Twin Brooks
Lake County Association
Dorlard
Holdsidge
M. G. Morrell
C. L. Budde
Bulwood Gross
Hoffman Brothers
Otto J. Schuld
John McAllister
A. I. Anderson
J. J
Ramora
Edwin Limmer
Wentworth
F. E
B. S. Wildt
Rutland
H. Culber
Winfred
Iowa County
Brown County Association
Irvin Genemer
Stratford
C. FP. Werth
Harry H. Dunker
Miligan
Rothman
Warner
PF. J
C. August Anderson
Holland
J.P. Thien
N.C. Jesperson
Viborg
Fairded Dairy
F. H. Austin
Andy B. Knox
John Walraver
Mission Mill
Ham In
Spercer
Joe S. Wipf
Bridgewater
Ben C. Graber
Harion
J. D. Cotton and Son
Parker
Mitchell -Armoux
Mitchell-Armour Association
L. D. Test
A. F. Test
Alvin Geidel
Corsica
David Gilkerson
N. N. Nelson
Armour
Homer Larimer
Leteher
B. C. Matzner
Stickney
H. P. Ripp
Dimock
School Plankinton
F. W. Fietze
Marshall county _ association
Henry Frickel
Bitton
A. K. Delman
Spain
Harry Luitjens
Claremont
Johnt Hogfond
Langforce
Rasmus Jensen
Lake City
P.O. Peterson
Ole P. Akre
P. J. Olson
H. Sinnamor
Wana
N. D
O. N. Trygstad
Kidder
R. G. Croneekt
Eden
Deuel-Brockings- Moody Association
Ockenew
Colman
Arirew Volea
L. J. Ladd
Arthur Engelbrecht
E. Bammle
Ronald Splinter
Charles Heffman
Clear Lake
Fiendrean Indian School
Artt Youe
Fiendree
Terpstra and Sons
Bemis
Victor Johnson
Lawrence Njohnson
Altamant
Clarence Severson
Gary
Humboldt Creamery
Watts
Bia
Democratic Party
the Amonsted Press
Tively
East River Territory
Gladys Pyle
State Securities Commission
Rev. C. A. Christopherson
Miss Pyle
Woonsocket Woonsocket
Specia
Mear
George Parker
Hospital Reo
Batloc
Giervrre
Dalton
Salem
Madison
North Dakota Line
Tyndall
R. A. Stratton
National Bank OF Huron “Canatrective Banking
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