Hopper Talk Draws 350 Farmers at Murdo Meeting
In Brookings June 12, 350 James county farmers attended a mass meeting at Murdo to learn grasshopper control from A. L. Ford entomologist of the State college Extension Service. The gathering, moved to the grandstand for space, heard Ford outline polmaned bait use and planned emergency control work across Tripp Gregory Charles Mix Ly man Mellette and nearby counties with federal entomologists assisting where possible. County commissioners ordered liquid poison stations, each car equipping about 5,000 acres for distribution to farmers.
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Brookings
James County
Murdo
A. L. Ford
Extension Service of State College
A. E. Anderton
Fairgrounds
Lares
Buffalo
Brule
Ford
Anderson
Jackie
Tripp
Gregory
Charles Mix
Lyman
Mellette
Large Attendance Expected At Northern State Teachers College
ABERDEEN June 12 Administrative officials of Northern State Teachers College anticipate a large summer term turnout as students enroll. A new course schedule meets state rule requirements for admin or supervision credits. Practice teaching in rural and urban education is arranged, with Riverside and Simmons Junior High hosting. Eight new instructors join a full faculty to teach courses across art commerce rural and urban education English history and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Northern State Teachers College
Rural Department
Riverside
Urban Department
Simmons
Grasshopper Plague Threatens Buffalo County Crops
Grasshoppers swarm western and eastern Buffalo County damaging crops near Shelby and Ft Thompson and stripping lilac leaves. Entomology experts from the federal farm bureau met at Shelby to recommend control methods. Brule County buys poison to use locally.
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Buffalo County
Gann Valley
Shelby
Ft Thompson
Federal Farm Bureau of Entomology
Shelby T $E
Brule
State College Music Director Honored After 35 Years
Brookings reports Prof. Carl Christensen, longtime director of State college music groups, honored at outdoor concert by the student association and military band. Ben Reifel presented the tribute noting the band’s growth from a small ensemble to a 114‑piece organization recognized as among the finest in the Midwest.
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S. D. State Brookings
College Student Association
State College Military Band
Carl Christensen
Ben Reifel
Tudent
Christensen
State College
Onida Boy Scouts Weekend Outing at Fort Sully Site
Onida Boy Scouts spent a weekend outing at Fort Sully, examining the fort site and the remaining foundations. They observed the monument placed by Sully County citizens and noted the fort’s location on the second bench above the Missouri River.
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Onida
Orida
Fort
Sully Snd
Sully
Soy
Mack
Missouri
Tourism boom sparks brighter prospects for Miller travel
Expect many tourists as Miller travel opens new routes and tours. The past month shows lively activity and optimistic outlook for the rest of the season.
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Miller
Fume
Tme
Spearfish Cow Perkins Delivers High Butterfat Output
Spearfish cow Perkins has produced more butterfat in the first two months after calving than the state average annual yield. In 18 days she yielded 219 pounds, about 7 pounds over the state’s yearly average. May production was 1118 pounds with $22.48 value and $7.18 in feed costs, yielding a $15.30 profit. Local extension agent W M Critchfield notes the herd is being built with high-producing sires to pass traits to daughters.
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Beh
South Dakota
W.M. Critchfield
Perkins
Critchfeld
Edwards
Aberdeen poet wins state poetry contest prize
Arthur A. Fiskell of Meadow is first in the State Poetry Society contest with Thunder Butte. Second goes to Will Chamberlain of Yankton for Frontiers, third to Martha S. Coon of Sioux Falls for Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Arthur A. Fiskell
Meadow
Thunder Butte
H. C. Lindberg
Northern State Teachers College
Will Chamberlain
Yankton
Frontiers
Martha S. Coon
Sioux Falls
J. C. Lindberg
Northern
Gertrude
Gunderson
Mitchell
J. Douglas Brown
Watertown
Nels M. Johnson
Northern State Teachers College Art Department
E. Kenneth Baillie
Northern Art Department
Clell G. Cannon
Bismarck, N. D
Bulda
State Gravel Crew Work Is Terminated
The state gravel crew in South Dakota is discontinued by the state highway commission to improve efficiency. Counties will use local crews for construction, with most workers finding other jobs. Commission members deny contractor pressure influenced the move, noting the decision was made prior to any such discussions.
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Pierre
Cew
South Dakota
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
L. E. Corey
Wagner Democrat
Control of Worms Announcement in Spearfish Area
In Spearfish and nearby communities residents report web worms in large numbers. H M Critchfeld, county agent, outlines control methods including spraying with lead arsenite at one pound per 50 gallons of water and using a kerosene-soaked rag torch to burn the web clusters, avoiding damage to larger limbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spestteh
H. M. Critchfeld
Agung
Married Couple Honored at Raymond Shower
A large group of women gathered at the Presbyterian church basement this week to honor Mrs. Lester Hurlbut on her wedding. The event featured a miscellaneous shower with yellow and white decor, an arranged program of stunts readings and solos, and refreshments. Mrs. Hurlbut, formerly Miss Matte Young, taught in Raymond for four years. she will live on a farm south of town with her husband, Zeymond G. C. Hurlbut. Out of town guests included Faye Hurlbut Mrs Lou Hurlbut and Helena Nommensez of Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Raymond
Presbyterian Church
Lester Hurlbut
Hurlbut
Matte Young
Raymond
Castlewood
En Bore
Ie. 'Zeymond
Mra
G. C. Hurlbut
Faye Hurlbut
Mra Lou Hurlbut
Helena Nommensez
Clark
Rain Revives Crops Around Manchester
Manchester June 12 A special report notes rain revived crops across Manchester and nearby areas. After a spell of windy weather the late shower brings hope to fields gardens and pastures, improving growth prospects for grains vegetables and fodder.
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Manchester
Aneseen
Reine
Play Schools Will Be Held In July Across South Dakota
BROOKINGS June 12 Three recreation schools for rural organization leaders will be held in July. Sponsored by the college extension service and led by W F P Jackson, they cover leading recreation programs, group games, community singing, and outdoor activities. Sessions run July 10 at Hisega, July 13-14 at Huron, and July 15-16 at Watertown, with age and leadership eligibility required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
South Dakota
Susan Z. Wilder
South Dakota State College
Agricultural Extension Service
W. F P. Jackson
National
New York City
Hisega
Rapid Canyon
Rapit City
Huron
Watertown
Farm Bureau
Grange
Women's Organization
Sara Dewing
Mim Anna Dempster
Hinege
Moran
Sioux Falls College Incorporators Gather
Sioux Falls college consolidates Sioux Falls university and Grand Island college. Twenty representatives from five states attend to finalize organization and elect administration officers. A trustees board is expected to be elected this afternoon with C R B Sattaast named president and G A Sutherland named president emeritus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls College
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls University
Grand Island College
C. RB. Sattaast
de. Gastee
A. Sutherland
Grand Island
Wilhelm Molier wed in Mitchell at First Presbyterian
Sophia Molier of Mitchell and Roy Wilhelm of Athol were married Wednesday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church in Mitchell. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s home. They plan a honeymoon to Lake Okoboji then reside in Athol. A series of showers in Athol and Mitchell celebrated the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wilhelm
Athol
Mitchell Athol
Sophia Molier
Mitchell
First Presbyterian Church
Virgil Aid Society Holds Regular Meeting in Virgil
The Virgil Lead-Us Aid society met at Mrs. Dave Barnes home for a business session. Plans were made for an upcoming ice cream social in Virgil. Guests enjoyed a social afternoon with kinch served by Mrs. Theams, Mrs. Gooding, and Mrs. Wulweber.
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Virgil Aid Society
Virgil
Dave Barnes
Theams
Gooding
Wulweber
Dog Bites Onida Child in Face on June 12
Special report from Onida states the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Albert Shriever was bitten in the face by a dog on June 12. Details on the dog breed and incident are sparse as of this writing.
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Onida
Albert Shriever
Tate
Student Is Honored at State College Commencement
Richard Thue of Lake Norden, a member of the graduating class, will receive an award from the state department of the Reserve Officers Association at tonight's commencement. The honor is given to the student who best combines scholarship and military value, with LT COL GS Weaver presenting the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
Richard Thue
Lake Norden
State College
State Department of the Reserve Officers Association
South Dakota
Thue
Car Is Loaned But Wrong One Is Taken
Aberdeen June 12 The next time your automobile is missing don t fret perhaps someone has loaned it to his friend H A Nelson of Sioux Falls found this out yesterday He reported a possible theft but a Sioux Falls visitor later returned the car explaining his wife parked on the street and he borrowed it by mistake The man turned it in and Nelson praised the Aberdeen police for quick work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
H. A. Nelson
Sioux Falls
Nelson
Aberdeen Police
Cavour Flour Mill Increases Output
Cavour flour mill raises output to about 40 sacks of flour and 100 pounds of breakfast food and nearly a ton of bran daily. Last week two large trucks shipped flour and orders for several days are on hand, with production running ahead.
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Cavour
Cavour Flour Mill
Eighth Graders To Be Given Diplomas
Woonsocket June 12 Special Avis L Williams Sanborn county superintendent says eighth grade graduation exercises set for Tuesday June 15 at 3 oclock in the Woonsocket municipal auditorium Rural chorus to provide music E N Fort principal Mitchell venice high school will deliver the address Plan bake sale Manchester June 12 Special The Manchester Ladies Aid to hold a bake sale Tuesday June 16 at Max wells store
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Woonsocket
Avis L. Williams
Sanborn County
Manchester
Manchester Ladies Aid
Maxwells
Six Students Given Honors At S. D. State College
Six members of the State college class of 1931 receive bachelor’s degrees with high honor and three with honor as registrar D B Duner notes. Light Yost of Brookings has the highest average and earned all E’s for two years. Other high honors include Harold Lynch, Charles Mueller, Gerald Doren, Lucille Fick, Herman Berg, Rudolph Norvold. honors go to Clara Walseth, Clyde Niemeyer, and Robert Hughes.
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S. D
Brookings
State College
D. B. Duner
Light Yost
Highe&t
Harold Lynch
Faribault
Minn
Charles Mueller
Hot Springs
Gerald Doren
Arlington
Lucille Fick
Herman Berg
Baltic
Wisconsin Man Will Make Study In S. D.
Beloit college archaeologist A. W. Bowers of Wisconsin will arrive in Pierre around June 2 to study Missouri river Indian village remains. He previously unearthed skeletons north of Pierre and will remain until mid August to inspect Black Hills rock carvings in the Edgemont area.
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Wisconsin
S. D
Pierre
A. W. Bowers
Beloit College
Lawrence K. Fox
Missouri River
Bowers
South Dakota
Black Hills
Edgemont Territory
Wold Construction Wins Brookings Engineering Building Bid
The Wold Construction company of Brookings is awarded the contract to build the engineering building at State College with a bid of 508 thousand dollars. The project adds a third story to the existing main structure and roofs the one story shop between wings. R A Mark of Brookings handles a heating tunnel between wings, to be completed before the shop roofing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
Wold Construction Company of
State College
Wold
R. A. Mark
Oil Station Robbers Fail Amid Empty Till in Watertown
In Watertown a thief attempted a filling station robbery but found only pennies in the register. The robber dumped the cash box contents on the floor, while the owner said he never keeps much money in the till to deter robberies and expressed disbelief at the failed effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
New Miller Store Opens by Former Gamble Manager
A new Miller shop opened June 12 by Will iy A. Hall, ex-manager of the Gamble store at Mitchell. The store will operate like Gamble outlets but remains unaffiliated with that chain.
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Miller Miller
Miller
Williy A. Hall
Gamble
Mitchell
Loomis Family Embarks on Black Hills Camping Trip
Mr. and Mrs. John Loomis and their three children left for a vacation to the Black Hills with a tent and full camping gear. They expect to be away for a week or so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
John Loomis
Black Hills
Talkies to Feature Summer Session At State College
Brookings reports student instruction will use talking pictures during the State College summer session opening June 15 for an eight six week term. Dr L M Hreddka in charge says enrollment may equal last year. Courses run mornings with labs afternoons and weekly assemblies plus a college orchestra. New faculty include Dr T B M Carter of Albion College and R V Hunkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
Sumer
State College
L. M. Hreddka
T. BM. Carter
Albion College
Michigan
R. V. Hunkins
Ses
Cave development bids invited for Knife Blade Rock cave
Deadwood June 12 applications will be received until August 31 for permits to develop Knife Blade Rock cave near Piedmont to give applicants an equal chance. Plans propositions and financial statements must be submitted as supervisor Krueger said. The cave is among the Black Hills most interesting and lies between Piedmont and Nemo via Elk creek. About 22 08 sheep have been brought to the Black Hills forest for summer grazing and Harney will graze between 16 000 and 20 000. Walter Robert of Harney forest with headquarters at Custer is in Deadwood this week to install a new cost keeping system in the office. The plan will take effect July 1.
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Deadwood
Knife Blade Rock Cave
Piedmont
Theodore Krueger
Black Hills
Nemo
Elk Creek
Black Hills Forest
Harney
Walter Robert
Harney Forest
Custer
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