Baby chick quality improves under national poultry plan
South Dakota farmers gain access to chicks from hatcheries aligned with the U. S Department of Agriculture and the State Poultry Improvement Association. About two-fifths of hatcheries’ 242 million eggs every three weeks are enrolled, boosting pullorum testing and reducing losses to under five percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
U. S_ Department of Agriculture
State Poultry Improvement Association
National Plan of Poultry Improvement
Richard Heeren
State College
Poulicyman
Ir. Heeren
Recreation Center Opens for Wessington Youths
In SESSINGTON on January 27, the community opened a new recreation center for youths after months of planning. A committee led by Rev. Joseph Davis organized volunteers, secured the Legion hall room, and stocked games, magazines, and a billiard table. The center runs four evenings weekly from 4 to 6 and 7 to 9, welcoming both boys and girls.
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Sessington
S. Posen
Minster
Rurnl
Lawn
Spiersen
Yas
Joseph Davis
Irman
Andy Wiles
Rose Burns
A Sierson
Oran
Osco
Legion
Ed Moller
Reuben Minskes Honor Children Reception
Mr and Mrs Reuben Minske hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of their daughter's eighteenth birthday. Guests included Gladys Grass Dorothy Alger Aleda Anderson Wanda Ozman Irma Mortimer Helen Schei and Mr and Mrs Roland among others, with the group visiting after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hwifchcock
Reuben Minske
Hea
Gladys Grass
Dorosy Alger
Aleda Anderson
Wanda Ozman
Irma Mortimer
Helen Schei
Mrs
Roland
Popularity Contest in Gann Valley School
In Gann Valley January 27 at the Gann Allegh School Beth Knight senior was voted the most popular girl, and Lyle Krog freshman the top boy. Elsie Franck and William Stoll won best looking girl and best box. Grace Stoll was best representative girl and Wilma Bueh best dressed. Dean Woogle and Bertrand De Smet earned top boys titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gann Valley
Gannallough School
Beth Knight
Lyle Krog
Elsie Franck
William Stoll
Box
Grace Stoll
Wilma Bueha
Dean Wooledge
Bertrand de Smet
Vice Commander To Address S. F. Legion Ceremonies
Martin V. Coffey of Middleton Ohio vice commander of the American Legion will be the principal speaker at Harold Mason Post ceremonies in Sioux Falls February 10 marking the post’s acquisition of 1 000 members. A social at Hoskins in Wolsey followed with guests including Mr and Mrs Paul Busch Mrs Martin Busch and son Mr and Mrs Bill Gose and son Mr and Mrs Jay Salisbury and Mr and Mrs Lowell Frost. cards and Chinese checkers were played. lunch was served.
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S. F. Legion
Sioux Falls
Martin V. Coffey
Middleton
Ohio
American Legion
Harold Mason
Hoskins
Wolsey
R. D. Hoskins
Paul Busch
Martin Busch and Son
Bill Gose
Jay Salisbury
Lowell Frost
Ramblers Meet Alpena Hostess Serves Lunch
The Monday Night Ramblers gathered at Clara Eaton's home to play Chinese checkers. After the game the hostess served lunch to close the evening.
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Ramblers
Alpena
Clara Eaton
Production of certified seed potatoes doubles in 1945
South Dakota growers of certified seed potatoes more than doubled their output in 1945 per the South Dakota State College agricultural extension service. About 900,000 bushels were grown in 1943 vs 276,336 in 1942, plus nearly 100,000 bushels of war approved seed. War approved seed is a new grade set with higher tolerances by certified agencies with the War Food Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hill
State College
South Dakota
South Dakota State College Agricultural Extension Service
War Food Administration
Requests to Run in S D Presidential Primary Election
Pierre January 27. Henry Black of Portland Oregon identified as secretary of the Equal Rights Party asked how to place his name on the South Dakota primary ballot for president. He sought placement on both Democratic and Republican tickets and included a 22 plank party platform. Secretary of State Larsen replied that only two parties exist and a third party requires a filing signed by at least ten percent of voters from the last governor vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
South Dakota
Henry Black
Portland
Ore
Equal Rights Party
Black
L. M. Larsen
Larsen
Wenk Plans Produce House in Madison Poultry Plant
Ray Wenk of Madison announces a new poultry dressing plant to be built south of the Bates Hotel. The facility will employ 50 to 75 workers, with more during peak marketing periods. The Wenk brothers have operated in Madison for 25 years.
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Jen
Ray Wenk
Madison
Bates Hotel
Wenk
Wenk Brothers
Auction Bridge Club Meets At Dawsons
Dawson hosted the Auction Bridge Club in Hitchcock on Monday evening. Mrs. Grant Wells won the high prize and Mrs. Way Rodman took the traveling prize. Mrs. Frank Seebroeder will entertain the club at its next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Irs. MC. Dawson
Auction Bridge Club
Grant Wells
Way Rodman
Frank Seebroeder
Birthday party honors Margaret Beyer in Wolsey
A surprise party was held at the Frie da Jungerman home in Wolsey last week for Margaret Beyer as she turned eighteen. Games were played and refreshments were served at the close of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolsey
Frieda Jungerman
Margaret Beyer
South Dakota 1944 Crop Goals Discussions Begin
Farm production goals for 1944 and plans to achieve them will be reviewed at county meetings across South Dakota from January 31 to February 9. Attendees include AAA committee members, USDA War Board members, rationing reps, editors, and other food program stakeholders. The sessions aim to outline the 1944 farm plan procedures and crop and livestock targets to meet wartime food needs. Community committeemen will lead sign-up meetings after the series concludes to ensure farm families understand needs and contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Mark Nelson
AAA
Usda War Board
Son
Nelson
Farm Officials Outline 1944 Production Program Topics
AAA farm fieldmen with county extension agents and soil conservation service technicians will discuss the 1944 production program and farm machinery rationing. They will cover obtaining non highway gasoline, lumber and copper wire rationing, and other agriculture related subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Soil Conservation Service
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Extension Service
South Dakota State College
George E. Anderson
State College Extension
K. Lorette Nelson
Anderson
Brookings
A. McDonald
Wessington
Reuben Minskes
Navy
Nea
Iensien
S.D
Paler
Orith Sa
Plaid
Eas Pavarsia
Dawsons
Koplow Bros. Inc
Stone Falls. S
Hill & Hill
Hill and Hill
Kentucky
Gamble’s
Pennsylvania
Gamble
Bradford Fields
Varcon Motor
Tom Conair
Duroflo Meteor
Get Coortalender
Durofio
Ics
Ciateine
Gamblie
Hin
Gambie
Goffen
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