Lions Grow From 2364 to 80000 Members Since 1917
The Lions International expanded from 2364 members in 1917 forged by Melvin Jones to about 80000 members this year. The movement began with 50 business clubs forming a national organization in Chicago on June 7 1917 and has since grown internationally with thousands of clubs and extensive service programs.
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Lions
Melvin Jones
Chicago
Toronto
The
International
United States
International Association of Lions Clubs
Banka
Lions Organization
Canada
Ech
Lions Internapena
Dallas
Texas
Kemp
Dodson
Hedges
Mel Jones
Buzz Beno
School Board Adds To Sinking Fund
Canton July 10 The Cantonations board voted to add 10000 to the sinking fund bringing the balance to 65000 invested in interest bearing bonds for future bond maturities The district has retired 10000 for site and 20000 in warrants The total bonded debt is 165000 due in 1941.
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Canton
Cantonations Board
Summer sessions at USD to stage two English plays
Vermillion June 10. Two English plays will be presented in the open air theatre at the University of South Dakota on July 14 as part of the 1931 summer session. Gammer Gurton's Needle and Ghosts at Windsor Park, directed by William Hinsdale, feature about 30 characters with period costumes.
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Vermillion
University of South Dakota
Wm. H.batosa
Gammer Gurton
Windsor Park
William Hinsdale
College of the Pacific
Stockton
Calif
C. E. Lyon
University
Neddle
Bishop Sii
Stewart
Walker
Cincinnati
Harold Brighouse
Mc. Hinsdale
Forestburg Band To Continue Summer Concerts
Forestburg school band led by H. Howe will perform every Wednesday evening during summer. In addition to the weekly concerts, two special request performances are scheduled on June 11 at Ruskin Park and June 18 at Batemans grove Old Settlers Picnic.
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Forestburg
H. Howe
Ruskin Park
Old Settlers
Batemans’ Grove
Forestburg 4-H Delegates Attend Mitchell Club Camp
Mrs. M. Briggs led delegates from two 4-H clubs to Mitchell for four days of camp. Forestburg Fireflies included Faye Farnan, Francis Corwin, Olga Johnson and Mary Blow. Valley Vegetables sent Alfred and Charles Briggs. June 10 special report from the event.
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Forestburg
M. Briggs
Mitchell
Faye Farnan
Francis Corwin
Olga Johnson
Mary* Blow
Valley
Alfred
Charles Briggs
Launch of Junior Girl Scout Work in Hu ron
Local women plan to organize Brownies for girls aged seven to ten led by an organizing committee including Mrs. Irving Crawford and Mrs. E. 4H Scheaffer. The Brownie Pack mirrors core scouting values with a Brown Owl and sixes under a Pack leader, yearly dues of 25 cents, and a separate promise and law.
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Huron
Irving Crawford
E. 4H Scheaffer
Harlan Whisman
Br, E. Cone
Girl Scouts
Robert Baden-Powell
Jeteran
Brownie Pack Weighs Plans for Campbell Park Meeting
Three ranks in scouting Brownie Golden Bar and Golden Mead. Leaders for Brownie packs include Mrs. Sauer Mrs. Markey Mrs. Jones Mrs. Kiel and Mrs. Fowler. Cadets study the program and plan to form packs. Girls will join Brownies at Campbell Park Friday 10 3 to 12 then be assigned. In rain the meeting moves to Episcopal Parish House.
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Brown‘le
J. A. Sauer
Har‘did Markey
R. N. Jones
G. J. Kiel
Oren W. Fowler
Campbell Park
Episcopal Parish House
Park
Woodland Interdenominational Camp Meeting Dates
The Woodland Interdenominational Holiness association holds its annual camp meeting June 12 to 21 in a large tent within the Woodland church grove. Rev E Shellhammer, fresh from a world tour including the Orient and the Holy Lands, will be the evangelist. He is known for his books and fearless preaching of full salvation.
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Woodland
Carpenter
Woodland Interdenominational Holiness Association
Woodland Church Grove
E. Shellhammer
The
Orient
the Holy Lands
Mr. Shellhammer
Revival services led by Eiling and guests from China
Rev B J Eiling of Redfield will be song evangelist with Mrs Eiling in charge of children’s work and Luke Carpenter as platform manager. Rev Moe of China speaks for one day on China work under the National Holiness Association. Evening services at eight, Sunday morning and afternoon services. Welcome extended to all. In Canada, over 58 million acres are under cultivation.
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B. J. Eiling
Redfield
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New York City
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Charles Rogers
Richard Arlen
Ean
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Dakota Avenue
Huron, S. D
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Bangkoks
Leghorns
Fifth District Lion's Club
Panama
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