Dodson Carnival Opens Here Today
The Dodson Carnival arrives in Hur on for a week long engagement from the North Western-Dodson show. The event features King Ben the 36 foot monster, a 702 pound boy Henry Kempel and a 524 pound goat named Dad, with 20 tent theaters 14 rides and a menagerie drawing crowds.
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Huron
North Western
Dodson
Wien
Trics
Henry Kempel
Jiang Gandhi
Fisher Sisters
Laura Lure
Nellie
Dakota Avenue
Chicago & North Western
Corsica Business Man Shoots Self to Death
George on Schmit a 60 year old Corsica businessman and former Farmers' Elevator manager and auto dealer, ended his life Sunday after ill health. He leaves a widow and four daughters.
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Corsica
George On Schmit
Schmitt
Farmers’ Elevator
Radio Features and Hoover Address Broadcast Schedule
New York reports Hoover will speak to the American Society of Newspaper Editors on June 15 in Indianapolis with NBC and CBS carrying the address. Tonight’s picks include Barbara Maurel with New World Symphony on CBS, a Russian program on NBC, and Lou Gehrig guest on NBC.
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New York
Hoover
NBC
CBS
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Indianapols
Ind
Barbara’ Maurel
Centralia
New World Symphony
WABC
WEAF
Beal
Tou Gehrig
WIZ Nbc
Guy ©O
Chicago
Harry Kogen
WJZ
National Civic Federation
Russia
London
Rosa Ponselle
Violetta
United States
Rain Season Benefits Sanborn County Crops
Woonsocket and vicinity experienced a heavy Saturday rain with a half inch in the city and heavier rainfall in eastern Sanborn county. Farmers report the timely moisture will greatly aid crop conditions.
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Sanborn County
Woonsocket
Four Candidates File In Blunt School Race
Four petitions were filed for two three year vacancies on the Blunt independent district school board. Incumbent Florence Beebe seeks reelection while Dorothy Hess Donald Howard and Ben Westland are new candidates. Election set for June 16.
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Blunt
Blunt Independent
Florence Beebe
Dorothy Hess
Donald Howard
Ben Westland
Aberdeen Jubilee celebration marks fiftieth anniversary
Aberdeen concludes a four day jubilee marking fifty years of growth with thousands attending. An estimated 33,000 were present Friday and a capacity crowd watched the historical pageant at the fair grounds Saturday evening. Tourism trends show lighter summer travel to the west this year.
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Aberdeen
Fair Grounds
Potato Growers To Tour South Dakota July Dates
The annual tour of the South Dakota Potato Growers Association is set for July 8 9 and 10 secretary Phyllis Wendell of Watertown announced. Growers from Codington Clark and Hamlin counties will visit on July 9 and 10 and the tour ends in Brookings the next day with State College hosting its annual farm and home day.
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Watertown
South Dakota
Potato Growers Association
Phyllis Wendell
Codington
Clark
Hamlin
Brookings
State College
Groton City Band Opens Summer Concert Series
The Groton City Band under Prof. C. V. Sperati gave the first of a series of summer concerts in the city park on Thursday evening. The organization plans to continue the series through the summer and schedule several more performances during the season.
Weiland Wins Oratory Title at State League Session
The report on international work by Secretary Gockel and the executive board’s statue report opened the Mt Calvary Lutheran program. Rev. W H Jurgens of Spencer, president of the state league, presided as community singing and musical numbers accompanied the proceedings.
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W. H. Jurgens, Spencer
State League
Mt Calvary Lutheran Church
Gockel
Statue Executive Board
Revered leaders lead SD church league and Luther program
The Rev. Mr. Joeckel chairs the State educational committee with officers A F Vandrey Huron vice president Erna Thitl Simux Falls secretary Selma Schleunes Aberdeen treasurer. The Rev Mr Gockel urged active church service tying to Walther League aims. Paul K Myers welcomed after the sermon as crowds attend the Freedom program about Martin Luther at Daum’s auditorium with Missouri Synod visitors.
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Joeckel
League
A. F. Vandrey
Huron
Erna Thitl
Simux Falls
Selma Schleunes
Aberdeen
Gockel
Paul K. Myers
Huron Chamber of Commerce
Martin Luther
Daum
Missouri Synod
South Dakota
Doc Waddell Delivers Prison Sermons and Town Talks
The Dodson’s chows chaplain and circus sky pilot Doc Waddell spoke at the First Baptist church Sunday morning to the Men's Bible Glass and adult classes. He preached a prison sermon in the county jail to two groups of inmates and described his marathon speaking schedule, stressing selflessness and constant prayer. He plans further talks in Watertown with the Eastern Stars and a Star chapter event next Friday.
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Doc Waddell
Dodson’s Chows
American Legion
First Baptist Church
Baptist
Waddell
Jesus
Watertown
Focal Star
St. Joseph
San Antonio
Suit Filed Asserts Bridge Firm Misrepresented Finances
Omaha based Jones Engineering and Construction Co led a 100000 dollar suit in district court against Nebraska Dakota Bridge Corp of Niobrara alleging false finances cited when hired to build a bridge between Niobrara and Belden Water. A 75000 dollar attachment bound the companys franchise and real estate at bridge approaches. The suit seeks damages for loss of time preliminary work and tied notes.
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Bridge Corporation
Omaha
D. E. Wynn Jones
Jones Engineering and Construction Co
Nebraska-Dakota Bridge Corporation of
Niobrara
Neb
Bridge
Jones Firm
Benning Water
Jones Company
Maha Company
Yankton Seniors to Graduate at Commencement Exercises
The 43rd annual Yankton College commencement runs this week with 73 graduates receiving degrees and diplomas on Wednesday morning. Four honorary degrees will be awarded as baccalaureate services opened the ceremonies yesterday. Rev. George H. Richardson gave the sermon and John R. Montgomery of Chicago will deliver the commencement address.
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Yankton
A. F
A. M
Grand Council
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Sunshine Club
el Riad Temple
Sioux Falls
Grand Lodge
Masonic Veterans Association
Order of High Priesthood
Yankton College
Walter L. Stockwell
General Grand Council of the
United States
Lodge
George H. Richardson
Lesch
John R. Montgomery
Chicago
Blunt Christian Aid Plans Doughnut Sale Drive
The Christian Aid group was entertained at the church by Mesdames Hanson Pearson and Hang. Members earned a dollar since the last meeting and shared rhymed reports. For the coming month four sections will design and sell at least 10 dozen doughnuts to support their assigned work.
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Blunt
Christian Aid
Mesdames, Hanson, Pearson
Hang
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Dodson Carnival
Traiia
Frieses
Wolsey Wolsey
Marvin Friese
Kansas City
C. A. Wood Pro Petty
Masons of State
Walter EL. Stockwell
Groton City Band
Weiland
She
Lemons Co
Flou Deh Ees
Robinsons
Forly
Watersnake
Gray Watersnake Vamp—The Kid
Quarter Ft
Fashion Plate
Allen
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