Farm Census In State Shows Rise In South Dakota Farms
Preliminary farm census returns for South Dakota indicate a two percent rise in farms from 83,157 in April 1990 to 84,288 on January 1 this year. County gains and losses are listed with Brown leading total farms at 2,535 while Day, Roberts, and Beadle show notable changes and Beadle and Hand counties report declines.
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Washington
South Dakota
William L. Austin
Lawrence County
Edmunds
Walworth
Campbell
Day
McPherson
Marshall
Melville
Codington
Brown County
Beadle
Dewey
Tripp
Jess
Clay County
Hand
Day County
Brown
Roberts
Minnehaha
Armstrong County
Buffalo County
Armstrong
Aurora
Ita
Bennett
Bon Homme
Brookings
Brule
Buffalo
al Butte
Corson
Lous Wets
Custer
Atm Davison
Bowey
A. Douglas
Faulk
Grant
Gregory
Lois Ae
Ae Haakon
Ait Bol
Sere Hamlin
Las
Jerauld
de Jones
Kingsbury
Ike Att
Acon Lawrence
Lincoln
Wee Lyman
Meade
Te Mellette
Miner
Minshhaha
Dave Moo
Wney Pennington Lott
Fevi
Sain
A Potter
Hema Sanborn
Whan
Ae Shannon
Wats Spink
Stanley Alb
Aw Sully
Wate Todd
Wes Unce Turner
New Union
Ac Washabaugh
Nake
Yankton
Ziebach
Ee Es
Truck laws questioned in Sioux Falls livestock market
Sioux Falls business interests petition the South Dakota railroad commission claiming interstate truck regulations hinder small Minnesota and Iowa operators from delivering livestock to Sioux Falls. After hearings by R. D. Springer of the chamber traffic bureau and Glen England of the stockyards, the commission will consider abating certain rules.
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Pierre
Sioux Falls Businesk
South Dakota Railroad Commission
Minnesota
Iowa
Sioux Falls
R. D. Springer
Pierre student wins Gorgas essay prize
Lenora Beth Water of Pierre High School is named South Dakota winner in the seventh annual Gorgas essay contest. She receives a $10 prize and automatic entry into the $500 national prize contest. A Pierre student also won first prize in 1904.
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Pierre
Lenora Beth Water
Pierre High School
South Dakota
Gorgas
Gorgaz Memorial Institute
Mt Coolidge Camp Popular With Vacationists
Mt. Coolidge American Legion camp in the Black Hills draws visitors despite a cool spring. Millard G. Scott reports new improvements including a modern cabin, water piped to all cabins, deeper well and buried lines, a large concrete reservoir, Legion lake stocked, 20 new picnic tables, and an improved trail and driveway for easier access.
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Legion
Road Spending Plans Not Yet Completed in South Dakota
Pierre June 1 Definite plans for spending the 6 225 540 allotted by the federal government for road construction and grade crossing elimination have not been completed by the state highway commission. Frank D Krichs secretary to the commission said Washington’s dispatch is the first information the commission has had about the allotment. The commission cannot draft a complete program until rules and regulations from the Bureau of Public Roads are received. A preliminary survey of dangerous grade crossings was prepared but no action will be taken until detailed instructions arrive.
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Pierre
South Dakota
State Highway Commission
Frank D. Krichs
Commission
Krichs
Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
Kriebs
South Dakotans Are Honored By Y.M.C.A.
Judge Lewis Larson was elected president of the newly formed five state Y M C A area at a Minneapolis meeting. W H T Foster of Sioux Falls and Robert Wear of Aberdeen were chosen for the area board. The affiliation unites South Dakota North Dakota Minnesota Iowa and Wisconsin to cut costs and boost efficiency.
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South
Strato Fliers Await Weather in Rapid City
Preparations for the high altitude balloon flight by Capt. Albert W. Stevens and Capt. Orvil A. Anderson faced weather delays. Observers report a likely no‑fly condition with promises of a possible Nebraska landing if winds permit. The rigging includes miles of rope and a 65 foot gondola, with oxygen and liquid nitrogen supplies staged for ascent.
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Rapid City
Albert W. Stevens
Orvil A. Anderson
Stevens
Rochester
N. Y
C. D. McAllister
Chisago
Stev+iens
Anderson
Nebraska
Mrs Paul Baird Hosts Gowrie Kin at Frankfort Visit
Frankfort June 6 Special Mrs Paul Baird enjoys a visit from her Gowrie Iowa relatives including her parents and sister. The occasion brings family reunion warmth to the town.
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Frankfort Frankfort
Paul Baird
Gowrie, In
Anniversary of Indian Reorganization Act Observed
The Standing Rock and other nearby reservations plan a three day observance starting June 7 to mark the first anniversary of the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934. The event at Little Eagle includes addresses, a rodeo, baseball, motion pictures and dances with invitations to governors, commissioners, and senators, and participants from Dakota, Montana, Oregon, and southwestern states.
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McLaughlin
Standing Rock
Little Eagle
Grand River
Tom Berry
Walter’ Welford
North Dakota
John Collier
of Indian Affairs
Burton ‘. Wheeler
Montana
Peter Norbeck
T. B Werner
South Dakota
Dakotas
Oregon
Beer Dealers Told to Seek Local Approval for Renewal
Pierre June 6 South Dakota liquor commission official George J Gunnison announced that 3 2 and high point beer licenses, both on and off sale, require renewal approvals from local governing bodies. Current licenses expire June 30 and licenses for high point beer may only be issued to those with existing 3 2 or retail liquor licenses. Costs are 100 annually for high point, 40 on sale and 25 off sale for 3 2 licenses.
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High Point
Corbins Return From Trip Prepare Move
Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Corbin are home after a two weeks absence spent visiting relatives in the Twin Cities and other points. They are packing their household goods in preparation to moving elsewhere.
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Frankfort
L. W. Corbin
Twin Cities
Legion Group To Go To Conference In Minnesota
A South Dakota delegation of department commanders and service officers will attend a five-state area rehabilitation conference in Minneapolis on June 19 and 20. Led by Department Commander William Zwicky, the group includes J. D. Mullaney, Carle B. Lenker, Carroll Lockhart, H. C. Kem, Walter Dyce, Yorn Hallou, and D. K. Dalagor. The meeting, coordinated by the national rehabilitation committee, aims to discuss applying legislative benefits for disabled veterans and their dependents and to learn the latest rehabilitation developments. Area D is chaired by H. H. Dudley with T. O. Krasbel as vice chairman. Minnesota is one of three similar meetings in the region.
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Watertown
South Dakota
Minneapolis
The
American Legion
William Zwicky
HapidiCity
J. D. Mullaney
Carle B. Lenker
Colone
H. H. Dudley
Lincoln
Neb
Area
T. O. Krasbel
Fargo
N. DB
Minnesota
Young locals attend business college in Huron
Auron school St Lawrence reports several youths including John Abbott Doris Kerr Joyce Sorenson and Leo Sorenson are attending business college in Huron. A Ladies Aid meeting is planned for June 6 with Mrs C H Williams and a missionary program followed by lunch.
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Auron School
ST. Lawrence
Business College
Huron
John Abbott
Doris Kerr
Joyce Sorenson
Leo Sorenson
Ladies Aid
C., H. Williams
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Weat
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Sald
Teure Laboratericn
RINSO
Alitle Rinso
Good Housekeeping Institute
Lever Brothers
America
Florence
Fisher
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Tomer
Oldsmobile
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