Y C L Projects Draw Attention in South Dakota
Pierre January report shows Young Citizens League work on county history for the state contest My South Dakota. Pupils gather pioneer accounts from old records for county chapters. Speaking contests titled My County lead to nine regional wins then state convention in Pierre May 1 to 3. A 12 song music project will feed county and state choruses with broad statewide participation.
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South Dakota
Mills
Young Citizen League
Pierre
First Huron
Old Offender Carl Jewett Serves Fourth Prison Term
Warden G T James reports Carl Jewett, once Brown county forgery convict, is now serving his fourth term after multiple moves between Montana Wisconsin and other states. Jewett had prior sentences from 1920 1922 1924 and 1929 under various spellings and locations. In 1929 he was discharged from Weapon Wisconsin. A second note mentions Mahella Wieting of Huron writing about winning a state college trip and thanking Huroni business leaders for support.
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Carl Jewett
Aberdeen
G. T. James
State
Brown County
Jewett
Deer Lodge
Carl Jewetl
Weapon
Wis
Ree
Mahella Wieting
State College
Huroni
Huronite
Sioux Falls Seeks Pitcher Amid Rock Throwing Case
Sioux Falls authorities hunt a rock thrower blamed for injuring a woman inside her home when a stone shattered a window. Large footprints outside suggest the suspect was on foot, not in a car, prompting a local manhunt as residents report the incident near a residence.
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Sioux Falls
Mummer
Stour Falls
Fish Lake May Be Deepened and Improved
Plankinton Lions push to restore Fish Lake to a usable water body. A committee led by A. R. Schiesser and R. H. Eggleston will urge the fish and game commission to deepen the lake, converting a dry waste into a beauty spot beside the golf club and consolidated school.
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Fish Lake
Plankinton
Fish and Game
A. R. Schiesser
R. H. Eggleston
Ruling On Tax Exemption For Church Parsonage
A South Dakota case, Miller Walsh informs that property owned by a religious group is tax exempt only if used for religious purposes. A parsonage rented to a private individual and funds used for a separate pastor residence do not qualify for exemption.
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Pierre
Jan
Miller
Walsh
Preus Named to Executive Council of Lutheran College Conference
Dr J H Preus president of Augustana college is named a member of the executive council of the Lutheran Educational conference of America. The selection was made at the conference in Indianapolis this week to improve educational standards and ideals in Lutheran colleges.
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Preus
Sioux Falls
J. H. Preus
Atustana College
Lutheran Educational Conference of America
Indianapolis
Road Marking Crew Laid Off For Winter
The South Dakota highway commission marks crew that places signs on state and federal road projects has been laid off for the winter. Secretary George Henry announced the lay-off affects six to fourteen men. Work will resume in the spring.
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Pierre
South Dakota Highway Commission
George Henry
Highway Commission
Eirtteen
Coal Quality Found In Isabel Firesteel Area Study
University of South Dakota researchers report higher rank coal in northwestern Dewey county beyond lignite. Isabel Firesteel beds show sub bituminous grades with low water and sulfur content, high fuel ratio, and potential for briquets and artificial gas. Additional maps and descriptions will be released by the state geological survey.
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South Dakota
Isabel- Firesteel
Mate Geological Survey
Dewey County
Isabel Firesteel
E. P. Hothrock
Rothrock
Isabel-Firesteel
State Chemical Laboratory
G.G. Frary
Mothrock
Kemmerer
Wyoming
North Dakota
Iowa
Searight
State Geological Survey
South Dakota coal surveys inform Istbel-Firesteer region
Investigations by the geological survey examine coals in South Dakota to assess their similarity to the Istbel-Firesteer area deposits. The goal is to determine if the regional coal seams share the same geologic character and potential value.
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Rothrock Seid
Geological Survey
South Dakota
Cavour Man Opens Mobile Feed Mill for Farmers
L. L. Potter of Cavours has started a new business by purchasing a feed mill mounted on a truck with a 40 horsepower motor and rope drive belt. The mobile unit serves farmers and stockmen by custom grinding grain, running about 50 bushels per load at 3900 rpm, and business is already increasing.
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Cavour -Man
Cavour
L. L. Potter
Cavours
Potter
Discharge Mortgage After Forty Years
Nels Baard son of Colton received a discharge of a $250 mortgage on his 160 acre tract after a court ruled the lien paid. Judge John T. Medin of Sioux Falls approved the order dated December 22, 1699, following testimony that Thompson the former mortgage holder was deceased.
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Stock Falls
Nels Baard
Nels B. Saterboe
Colton
John T. Medin
Sioux Falls
Thompson
Boardson
Medlim
Ten USD Students Set to Complete Degrees This Week
Ten University of South Dakota students will complete work for their degrees this week but will not receive diplomas until the June commencement. Readies include Olive Gilbertson Vermillion Dorothy Dudley Hot Springs Dorothy Whittemore Vermillion Esther Singer Sheldon Ill William Edgeworth Syracuse N Y Robert Wales Wheeler Willard Robbins Castana Ia Ira Wade Barnard Clinton Sawyer Gann Valley and Manots Leamy Pierre Neb.
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Vermillion
University of South Dakota
Helen Browning
Olive Gilbertson
Dorothy Dudley
Hot Springs
Dorothy Whittemore
Esther Singer
Sheldop
William Edgeworth
Syracuse
N. Y
Robert Wales
Jeeater
Willard Robbins
Castana
Ira Wade
Barnard
Clinton Sawyer
Gann Valley
Manots Leamy
Pierte
Neb
Two Injured When Car Loses Rim Near Sioux Falls
In Sioux Falls two people, Mrs. Kate O'Hara and P. F. O'Hara, suffered severe injuries after a car crash when a loosened lug let the tire rim detach. The vehicle overturned, the rear tires and wheel were wrecked, and both occupants were injured with concussion and head injuries.
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Sioux Falls
Jan
Here
Kate O'Hara
P. FE. O'Hara
Window Smashed By Sioux Falls Robbers
Sioux Falls police report a wave of window smashing crimes with multiple incidents ending at local shops and homes. Officers warn residents to secure properties and investigate possible suspects linked to the spree.
Healing with Cuthura Soap and Ointment for Pimples
Miss Libby Matena of Cicero Illinois reports two years of hard red pimples on cheeks and chin. She used Cutiura Soap and Ointment, saw relief in two weeks, and was completely healed by month end. Sample free, sold everywhere.
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Libby Matena
Cicero
Malden
Mase
Thieves Break Into Four Local Businesses
Thieves entered four different business places by breaking windows. No heavy losses reported, with the window damage being the largest cost. Witnesses say the robbers work quickly, often under 30 seconds. Items stolen include a radio two gallons of gas and cash.
Examinations Planned for State Teacher Certificates
Pierre South Dakota January 28 Examinations for grade school teachers certificates will be held in all counties March 9 to 11 announced by Mrs Mabel Troden state director of certification. She said her department has received many requests for applications including many from other states.
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Pierre
Dakoota
Mabel ‘Troden
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