Plan Extends Department at Sioux Falls College French
Plans announced to expand the Sioux Falls college French department led by Miss Margaret Collins to promote conversation based activities. Le Rendezvous French club will be revived with French only gatherings including parties, breakfasts, plays and songs. A French table at Glidden Martin hall is planned for daily use, and a mimeograph newspaper will be published in French with plays staged during the year. Professor Arthur C. Gray will assist on the mimeo project and theater work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bioux Falls
Sioux Falls College
Margaret Collins
Unite States
Mexico
le Rendezvous
Glidden
Martin Hall
Miss Collins
Arthur C. Gray
New York
France
Five U of S VA Masters Reach Commencement
July 24 report lists five Master of Arts degree recipients from South Dakota University. Subjects span local topics on irrigation and school finance to universal studies in Browning poetry, Arian canals, and English monologue. Named students include Raymond Y. Chapman Gayville and Roy G. Feirley Gayville with varied majors and minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Vermillion
University of South Dakota
South Dakota
Raymond Y. Chapman
Gayville
Belle Fourche
Mary
Roy G. Feirley
Iraq
Butterfat Output Slumps in June in South Dakota Dairy Herds
BROOKINGS July weather and lack of pasture reduced butterfat production across 4651 cows in South Dakota dairy associations. Extension dairyman G Hee Bink of Steta college reported June yields averaged 24 pounds per cow with high herds five or more cows reaching 47 pounds. Thirty four low producers were culled during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
South Dakota
G. Hee Bink
Steta College
Codington Spuds Win In Contest In Watertown
In Watertown on July 24 certified Irish Cobbler potato seed from Lewis Stein Ranville township yielded more than the name variety from eight states in Virginia trials. County agent L D Nichols notes 1931 produced 68 barrels of prime potatoes, same as 1930, with eight barrels of second quality this year, totaling 76 barrels per acre, one more than last year. Stein tops a North Dakota grower with 74 barrels per acre.
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Codington
Watertown
Lewis Stein
Ranville Township
County
Virginia
Stein
Telala
L. D. Nichols
Stelo
North Dakota
Lincoln Corn Growers Prize Contest Opens August First
Canton July 24 Prize amounts rise with higher corn yields in the 1931 Lincoln County ten acre contest. County agent L C Sayre explains the event open to any Lincoln county resident, entries judged August 1 to November 10 to aid seed corn distribution, promote better farming, and standardize varieties. This is the fourth year of the Lincoln county contests, sponsored by the Canton chamber of commerce. Open state office Madison July Mra Freda Kramer of Madison oversees the arrangements as space becomes available.
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Lincoln
Canton
L. C
Linesin
Canton Chamber of
Madison
Freda Kramer
Bierre
Dust Now Flies At Once Popular Picnic Grounds
Bancroft July 2 Special The dust is flying around Spirit Lake area a sad mood grips locals who recall many happy picnics on its shores once bordered by famed Todian mound. The lake once drew holiday crowds though now submerged by tall rushes hindering swimming and dredging work. It was a hunting refuge for ducks and geese and is tied to a legend of an Indian maiden who leaped to her death at the point giving the lake its name. Arrow heads and Indian relics mark the grounds today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Spirit Lake
Todian Mound
Must Give License Tags If Tax Unpaid In Another County
Pierre July 4. County treasurers may not refuse motor vehicle license applications because the applicant owes personal property taxes in another county. The attorney general’s office informs D C Walsh Miller State’s attorney. Under a 1921 law personal property and poll taxes charged in the county of registration must be paid before license issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Attorney General
D. C. Walsh
Miller
Clear Lake to Get Rock Island Station After Fire
The Rock Island railway company must build a new station in Clear Lake to replace the one destroyed by fire. The state railroad commissioners ordered a building of similar size with modern plumbing heating and electric lighting plus platform and waiting rooms for passengers and space for freight baggage and express. Completion is required by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Rock Island Railway Company
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Club ladies host social at Darling home in Raymond
Mrs Rolland Darling hosted a meeting of the 7. club at her Raymond home. From 2 to 5 p.m. members enjoyed social time and roll call answered with a favorite clip. Twelve members and two visitors attended, Mrs Graves and Grace Jerrow, sisters of Mrs Darling. The next gathering is planned for August 13 at Mrs Ernest Hurlbert’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland Darling
Raymond
Graves
Grace Jerrow
Mrs Darling
Ernest Hurlbert
Son Drops Dead After Greeting His Mother
Sioux Falls reports a tragedy as Eugene, a yards employee, collapsed from a heart attack on the railroad station platform moments after greeting his mother Kar en Krogvold whom she had not seen in nine years since Oslo Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Serrew
Mra
Karen Krogvold
Barnes Is Restrained From Taking Machines
A circuit court in Sioux Falls temporarily restrains State Sheriff Bruce A. Barnes of Pierre from confiscating slot machines. Judge Ray E. Dougherty signed the order amid claims that four machines from W. C. Fairbanks of Sioux Falls in Madison and two in Rapid City were seized. Barnes must appear August to explain why the restraint should not become permanent. Fairbanks says the machines differ from common fruit game setups and pay out gum prizes per nickel inserted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Sioux Falls
Ray E. Dougherty
Bruce A. Barnes
Pierre
W. C. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Madison
Rapid City
State Summer School Closes Good Session at State College
BROOKINGS July 24 The six weeks summer session at State college ended today and was called one of the most unique in the college's history by Director E Hrudka. Total enrollment this summer was 7 54 graduate students compared with last year's 207 46 pursuing degrees including bachelor of science chemistry and advanced degrees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
State College
E. 3. Hrudka
Bechelor
Lake Preston banker J H Lloyd high on local gossip
J A Eston reports on J H Lloyd, longtime Lake Preston banker and former city leader, whose recent inactivity has stirred strong local chatter and speculation about his role and influence in the town.
Labor Surplus Is Reduced In S. D. With Demand For Outdoor Workers
South Dakota saw reduced agricultural labor surplus in June as demand for outdoor workers rose. MITCHELL reports increased migrant labor and outdoor jobs in farming, cattle ranching, highways, and building programs. Harvest activity expected to absorb more help. some poultry plants curtailed by heat.
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S. D
Mitchell
South Dakota
Charles S. Weller
Mitchel
Federal Employment Service
Weller
Sioux Falle
Moron
Huron
Rapid City
Hyde County Anniversary Plans Shaped At Meeting
Hyde County Anniversary board refined plans for the annual event with reduced expenditures. A large turnout of old residents is expected for the reunion on August 28 during a county fair running August 27 and 28, with adult and poultry exhibits canceled to favor a junior fair focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde
Highmore
Hyde County Anniversary Board
Sudden End To Forgery Trial In Watertown
In Watertown on July 24 Judge W N Skinner directed a verdict of not guilty in a forgery trial of Roy Skinner after the state failed to prove he obtained money on a March 16 1931 check. A handwriting expert testified the check and endorsement matched Jennings handwriting though no money changing hands was proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
W. N. Skinner
Roy Skinner
Jennings
R. Johnson
Flint and de Weer
Minneapolis
Elk Point Bank to Pay 20 Percent Dividend
The First National Bank of Elk Point will pay a 20 percent dividend to depositors. Checks have arrived from the comptroller's office in Washington. Dividend will be paid on all proven claims by Receive Boyd Wales. The bank closed in January 1930.
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Elk Point Bank
Flee Point
First National Bank of
Elk Point
Comptroller’s
Washington, D. C
Boyd Wales
Dakota Central Telephone sale approved by officials
Mitchell dispatches report that the Dakota Central Telephone company of Aberdeen which includes the Mitchell exchange was acquired by Tri State Telephone two years ago in a deal valued around 18.5 million dollars. The transaction received approval from the state railroad warehouse commission of Minnesota.
Carlos McKay Fined for Reckless Driving After Carbolic Incident
A report states Carlos McKay, advised by officials after a failed action, was fined $50 for reckless driving. He admitted to driving under the influence of a diluted carbolic acid solution and narrowly avoided several accidents on a city highway. He paid the fine and returned to work with a construction firm.
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Michell
Carlos McKay
McKay 5
Brown County to Hold Health Clinic for Newborns
Aberdeen reports a clinic to select the healthiest boy and girl babies, with Mr. Lecce Caritan of Springfield Ohio directing the event. The program includes a separate session in South Mix County and an affiliated competition run by the Professional Women's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Aberdeen
Pierre
Lecce Caritan
Springfield
Ohio
South Mix County
Cattle Price Moves Upward in July Market
BROOKINGS July 24 The federal bureau of agricultural economics reports the first week of July sparked a cattle price rise due to reduced supplies and good weather. June supplies were below average with fluctuations. total six month cattle slaughter reached 3,906,000 head up about 1 percent from 1930. Calf slaughter rose about 6 percent. Prospects hinge on feed crops and pasture, with little chance of further declines before early July levels and possible gains for stockers if July feed grain prospects hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Farmer Seriously Injured In Tractor Accident Near Ashton
Ashton farmer C. Scott was seriously hurt Wednesday when his tractor power takeoff, uncovered, threw him from the fender after hitting a badger hole. Binder operator F. Snyder stopped the machine and freed him. Scott suffered a badly mangled shoulder and side but doctors expect recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
H. C. Scott
F. Snyder
Mr. Scott
Sioux Chief Claim At Hot Springs Council Discussed
History discussion centers on Sioux leadership as Chief Huera Little Lear seeks to unite all Sioux tribes at the August council in Hot Springs. Little Bear from Tia Juana claims leadership as son of a Native princess and white father and cites support from 13 Sioux chiefs. He pledges to move his mother’s trust fund for tribal benefit if recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evory
Council of Ameri Indians
Huera Little Lear Weeke
Tia Juana
Mexico
Little Bear
Convent Drive Opens in Rapid City for Immaculate Conception
July 24 Rapid City campaign to raise 30000 dollars for a new convent building begins. Dan O Loughlin of Philadelphia named to direct the drive, which will last three weeks. He cites poor morale and belief in false business reports as factors. Committees for the effort have been appointed by O Loughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City Convent
Rapid City
Immaculate Conception’ Cathedral
Dan O'Loughlin
Philadelphia
O'Loughlin
G'Loughlin
Unidentified Girl Injured in Sioux Falls Crashes
Slight injuries were suffered by a small girl riding with E H Coler in a Sioux Falls auto crash with Mary Kirschman. A second collision between Will McKean and J W Mallory also caused heavy damage but all occupants escaped.
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Sioux Falls
E. H. Coler
Sioux Fells
Mary Kirschman
Will McKean
J. W.mallory
Notice to construct sidewalks in Huron SD 1931
The City of Huron South Dakota Board of City Commissioners on July 21 1931 authorized cement sidewalks five feet wide three inches thick at designated locations. Plans and specifications are on file with the City Engineer for inspection by interested persons.
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Board of City Commissioners
Huron
South Dakota
Heron
Dakave
5Th
6Th St
Sterling
Tenth Street
S. W
Ohio
Illinois
Weir
3Rd
Oak. Ave
Kan.ave
Frank Avenue
N. E
10Th and
11Th Street
Athletic Park
Wisconsin Avenue
N.W
4Th
Tth St
Lath Street
Nevada
Arizona Avenues
Haran
Sidewalk notices and tax statements from Heron notices
Multiple old notices describe sidewalk construction requirements across numerous blocks in Heron South Dakota with dates in 1931 and 1932. The items include public improvement orders, assessments against lots and parcels, and financial statements for Valley Consolidated School District No. 1 for 1930–1934. City officials authorize sidewalk work if owners fail to act by August 10, 1931, and certify that insurance statements align with state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Assurance Company
Lawa of
New York
G. Lewin
South Dakota
Aaid
Ste
Fira
Tornado, Heil and Sprinkter
Ieakage Inguranea
Pierre
A. D
C Lewis
Indemnity Insurance Co of North America Financial Summary
Annual statemest ending December 31 reports capital 1,000,000.06 paid in cash with surplus 8,051,087.10 and total assets around 80 million. Premium income listed as 405,000 plus interest and rents 87, disbursements 15,199,553.92. Balance sheet highlights include cash in office, reserves, and ledgers with liabilities excluding capital.
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Indemnity Insurance Co
North America
Monto _offics
Arch & Philadelphis
Tee Agrom
Jasu AE SS
Olitey
Pepges
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Eveing
J. H. Lloyd
Lake Preston
Llane Preston
U— Eston
J. A
MC Tiny Ho Isci
Lloyd
Haele
Mars
Aoe
S.D
Lass
Complete Glass
Ai ' Fair City Sprintsglass CO
Sce
Novara
Kellogg’s
E. T. Gitchell
Wall
City Auditor
Valley
Beadie County
National Bank of Huron
Ben Dammeiere
Basra
Dames W. May
Board
Aine
Interstate Business Men's Accident Company
Des Moines
Iowa
NASA
BRGNS
Balerlee
Ross Deséta
BA Caste Ag
Ing
Mt Patel
Losacw
State OF South Dakota Department For Insurance
Business Men's Accident Company, & Corporation
Towa
Statamant Exhi
Chia
Ita
I. D. G Lewis
Boute Urent
Ebuva Temed
Junio Mast
Patt
Lewis
Omar of
Zameen
Balanes OS
Amun
Company of North Asia Corporation
Lnws of
Pennsylvania
Aica
Aluressid
I. D. C. Lewis
Abaya Mime Company
Fidelity & Surety
Bealgat
Bray
AL D
D. c
Commissioner of Insurance
FUGM
Imperial Assurance Co., of
William Street
N. C
Nec
Taforce
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