Diamond Jubilee Opens With Weeklong Dakota Pageant
Yankton June 4 Dakota Territory Diamond Jubilee preparations race to finish with a mass at Mount Marty Junior College to begin a week of entertainment. Each day honors a state or historic site in Dakota territory with events, parades, and programs. Frederick J. Kelly will deliver official greetings on Wednesday. Friday features Governor Berry as speaker and dedicates the restored council chamber and a tablet for the 4th Dakota Company militia. A Historic pageant Dakotaland will headline each day of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Dakota Territory
Mount Marty Junior College
Dakota
Land
Idaho
Gitehell
Wyoming
Stows Falls
Thuraiay
Montana
Sioux City
Newaska
Missouri
Frederick J. Kelly
United States Department of Educatio
Berry
Council
Dakota Company
Wells Declares Democrat Candidacy for Secretary of State
Webster resident Goldie Wells announces her bid for the Democratic nomination for secretary of state. She has long been active in party circles and has served as national committee woman for the South Coast, seeking state office for the first time. Harrison of Vermillion opposes, completing her second term as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Pi—Mixe
Goldie Wells
Deeds
Day County
Pierre
Miss Wells
Jayrtle
Memorial Day Visitors Arrive From Minnesota
June 4. Special Mr and Mrs C C Buell of Madison Minnesota and Mr J Grote and son of Elbow Lake Minnesota motored here for Memorial Day and a brief visit with Mrs Ethel Cars on and family. They resumed home the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolsey
C. C. Buell
Madison, Minn
Sas
J. Grote
Rev and Mrs O Neil Stop in De Smet for Betrothal Ceremony
The Rev and Mrs J T O Neil of Adams Wisconsin paused in De Smet on Tuesday while en route to St Lawrence where Mr O Neil will perform the marriage ceremony for Miss Doris Blackmer and George Mueser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Smet
J.T. O'Neil
Adams, Wis
St. Lawrence
O'Neil
Doris Blackmer
George Mueser
Bids Sought On 28 Highway Construction Projects
South Dakota Highway Commission invites bids on 28 proposed road projects estimated at about 650000 dollars. Bids due 10 a.m. June 16. Projects include trench surfacing on U S highway 18 in Tripp County west of Winner and multiple grading bridge and resurfacing tasks across various routes.
Recreation Program Starts at Springs in June
Wellington Springs begins a summer recreation program under Leonard Wing, with Gertrude Jackson and Ethel Alverson assisting. The advisory board includes Supt. Barret Lowe, Rev. Robinson, J. Le Sadawick, L. H. Rhodes, Maureen Kenefick, Edith England, Mayor Valentine, and Director Leonard Wins. Activities listed include kitten ball mixed games, horseshoes, tap and folk dancing, handicrafts, wandtable play, and a waterfront program at the swimming pool.
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Wellington Springs
Leonard Wing
Gertrude Jackson
Ethel Alverson
Supt
Barret Lowe
Mr. Robinson
J. le Sadawick
L. H. Rhodes
Maureen Kenefick
Edith England
L. M. Valentine
Leonard Wins
Blunt Bride Honored At Mixed Shower For Mrs Long
A miscel laneous shower was given for Mrs. Vir dinis Long of Hurley formerly Miss Virginia Leeper of Blunt at the George Wiezenman residence Tuesday afternoon. Hostesses were Mrs. George Wiedenman Mrs. Clark Cristy and Mrs. Alfred Kyser. The bride received many gifts a piano dust was played a vocal solo sung and each guest gave her favorite recipe. A delicious lunch was served.
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Mrs. Long
Springs Postmaster Anton Selected in Wellington
Wellington June 4 Nick V Anton received his appointment and assumed duties as postmaster here Tuesday, relieving Mrs Hazell Bidleman who had acted since the death of former postmaster W C Bidleman. Bidleman’s widow is a Democratic candidate for county clerk. Anton ranked among the top three in a field of 16 including Earl Gregory and Jennie Sedgwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gregory
Jennie Sedgwick
Campaign Cost Reports From South Dakota May Primary
Pierre June 4 expenses filed with the secretary of state show candidate and committee spending across parties. Chandler Gurney of Sioux Falls spent 2993.19 with major items in travel, postings, printing, ads, radio and help. C A Christopherson listed 408.22 mainly for newspaper ads. C L Chase spent 979.49 with 646.01 to the Chase for Congress Club. Leslie Jensen reported 143.87. Borah for President committee showed 422.37 with equal contributions. West River Democratic committee received 1402 and spent 180.30 leaving 119 deficit and unpaid bills 88.01.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Chandler Gurney
Sioux Falls
Borah
Enoch Norbeck
Platte
Peter Norbeck
John Boland
Rapid City
West River Democratic Committee
Joseph A. Schmid
Pre-nuptial Shower for Doris Blackmer in St Lawrence
In St Lawrence a pre nuptial shower for Miss Doris Blackmer was held at the Ladies Aid Hall with gifts from a wagon labeled Muesers Delivery. Miss Blackmer will wed George Maeser of De Smet at the Community Church Wednesday evening. Also in De Smet, Rev and Mrs W C Besselierte of Pierre visited daughter Esther at the F W Wright home.
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ST. Lawrence Bride St.lawrence
Doris Blackmer
Ladies’ Aid Hall
Muesers
Miss Binckmer
George Maeser
de Smet
WC. Besselierte
Pierre
Esther
F. W. Wright
Poppy Sale Success Reported By Wilman-Fea Legion Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of Wil man-Fea Post with helper Girl 3 report a successful poppy sale raising 102 dollars and 38 cents. The event supported Legion charity and veterans programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Springs
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Wilman-Fea
Committee serves a breakfast with poems and balloons
The event was hosted by a committee chaired by Mrs. Laebs and included Mia Krumneda and Mrs. Maude Waters. A program featured a poem by Mrs. Maude Waters and a balloon exercise by Mary Jane Felconer and Lenore, with Temborange juice pancakes bacon and toffee served.
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Mia
L. Krumneda
Picnic plans altered by cool weather in Washington Park
Snyder and a cornet duet by Vivian and Shirley. Ver Tessel arranged by Mrs. H J Falconer. Plans had been made to hold the picnic in Washington Park but were changed due to the cool weather.
PEO Members Host Family Picnic in Washington Park
D Smet reports PEO members entertained their families at a picnic in Washington Park on Monday evening. Arrangements were supervised by Mrs. E M Robinson.
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PEO
I Dicnic
Washington Park
E. M. Robinson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blunt
Kelvinator
Northwestern Public Service Co
de Smet Garden Club
Specia—The Friendly Garden Club
Ra Bae
Louis Meyer
Firestone
Menger
Speer
Sear
Fabri
Greuatet Atortiog
Au Ning
Voice Symphony
William Daly
Firestone Dealers
Krummann
Huron
Texaco
Hopper’a
Patrick’s
Alpena—Siedschlaw Motors
Bancroft —Hancroft Service
Harrold—Ray Motor Sales
HAYTI
G. W. Crow
Highmore
Ed Bottcher
Hitchcock—Payne's Service
Troquois
Iroquois
LAKE
Norden—Fedt. Brothers
Lake Preston
Windedahl Oil Co
Miller—Haverstock ‘Garage
Ree Heights
S & P. Oil Co
Tulare—H
Rober
Wessington Springs
Sedgwick Serglon
Drummel
Wessington
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