Fire marshal urges proper storage of X-Ray films in South Dakota hospitals
A recent inspection of South Dakota hospitals shows few facilities have proper storage for X-Ray films. Fire Marshal D C Lewis urges cooperation with the state department to prevent hazards. He notes nitrate film fires can start at low temperatures and recommends fireproof vaults, ventilation, and automatic sprinklers.
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Cleveland ‘Clinic
Lewis
National Fire ‘Protection. Association
Uew
Department
Courtesy Club Formed to Improve Yankton Parking
The Yankton Chamber of Commerce will organize a courtesy club to ease downtown parking. Residents will sign pledges not to park on downtown streets on Saturdays after noon and during celebrations.
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Yankton
Opdalsalget to Meet at Irene in Irene
The Opdal salget, a Norwegian pioneer organization in the northwest, will hold its annual meeting in Irene on June 22. Officers include Rev. John B. Reese of Mitchell as president, P. A. Jorgensen of Sharon as vice president, A. H. Hagen of Irene as financial and recording secretary, and Mrs. Christine Haugen of Sioux City as historian and yearbook editor.
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Irene
Opdalsalget
Alfalfa Crop Flourishing Across Edmunds County
IPSWICH June 21 Alfalfa is being lugat and bunched with a good crop reported across Edmunds county. A larger acreage is cut this year than ever before and with fire short pastures and hay ground more will be needed next year. Charles Blunt has developed an alfalfa plow claimed to be tool proof and his crop supports the notion that early cultivation aids alfalfa growth.
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Edmunds
Ipswich
Edmunds County
Charles ‘Blunt
Redfield Couple Are Married At Watertown
Watertown events report the marriage of Miss Bowe Jeadin to Cits- in a ceremony conducted in Watertown on June 21. The couple’s wedding drew local attention as a small-town union with family present.
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Redfield
Watertown Watertown
South Dakota crops in better condition mid June
Brookings reports that crop conditions in South Dakota on June 15 were materially better than last year. Wheat oats and barley were 93 percent of normal, corn 68 percent, flax 94 percent, with moisture shortages noted in eastern and northeastern districts. Several storms caused damage in Minnehaha, McCook, Davison and Hughes counties.
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Brookings
South Dakota
Joseph L. Orr
South
Ware
Ally
North Central
Minnehaha
McCook
Davison
Hughes
Dearborn Township Teachers Elected
Dearborn township voters elected Helga Larson Pleasent Hill Madeline Snedigar Sunnyside and Miss Grant for Wild Rose as teachers for the coming term. Schools open September 2 for a term of til youths.
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Virgil
Dearborn Township
Helga Larson
Pleasent Hill
Madeline Snedigar
Sunnyside
Miss Grant
Wild Rose
Tilouths
Fence project approved for three Dearborn schools
In Dearborn Township Virgil on June 21 voters approved fencing with woven wire around three schools. A $4,000 levy for school purposes was authorized and R. D. Miller was reelected clerk of the Dearborn school board.
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Dearborn Township
Virgil
R. D. Miller
Dearborn
Three Qualify For Postmaster's Job At Lake Preston
In Lake Preston, H A Keith Martha Bates and Louise Johnson top the civil service examination for postmaster. Seven took the test and one of the three will be named to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Ly J Bates.
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Lake Preston
H. A. Keith
Martha Bates
Louise Johnson
Civil Service
Tan J. Bates
Tarantula draws crowds at Wessington banana display
Wellington June 21 special reports a tarantula found among unpacked bananas at the G C Derr store. The spider was captured and placed in a glass jar for display, drawing considerable local attention.
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Wessington Wellington
G.C
Dry Weather Threat to Groton Crops
In Groton the current dry spell and strong winds threaten small grain and hay crops. Observers report drought damage on gumbo soils. rye fields show thin stands and poor heads, with risks of reduced yields unless rain arrives soon.
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Groton Groton
Dime
Legion convention plans detailed by officials
The article outlines events for the American Legion convention including speeches by Governor Bulow and Judge Landis, with auxiliary speakers Hazel Linstad, Mrs. Kra mer, and Helen Rein bach. It notes sessions, committee meetings, officer selections, and a district committee woman’s conference, plus memorial rites by the Hitch coast unit.
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Mitchell
Tate
Aingilcawe Space and Auxiliary
the Legion
J Bulow
Dan
Sowers
Indianapolis
Berken
Redfield
Bulow
Landis
Andiauxiliary
Hazel Linstad
Pierre
Wredia
Kramer
Madison
Helen’Rein‘bach
Kansas City
American “Legion
Hitch-coast
Barn Fire Report Near Ipswich Destroys Shed and Feed
A large barn binder and rambling machine shed near Ipswich sustained damage in a fire on June 21. Fire crews found extensive smoke and heat but no injuries reported as they battled the blaze and began cleanup of feed and debris.
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Ipswich
Homestake Gold Mine Guides Open in Chicago Head- quarters
Tourists visiting the Homestake gold mine will have guide service this summer. The guide headquarters is at Main and Mill streets, Chicago and Northwest era railroad ticket office, with staff in charge returning to operate the surface workings tours.
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Chicago
Northwest
Mill
Thileti Hi
Patie
Gets Award Sweater After Long Delay at Willamette
Salem Oregon June 21. A. F. Bittner 32 years to receive his official athletic award sweater from Willamette University. Bittner now principal of Grant High School Portland won his school letter in spring 1896 as track team member. He was called away before awards were made and never received his letter. the error was discovered recently and corrected.
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Salem, Obe
A. F. Bittner
Williamette University
Bittner
Grant High School
Portland
Shakespeare Garden Grows at Wellington Springs
The first Shakespeare garden in the state rises at Wellington Springs near Junior College. Prof. Emma F. Shay and the English class built a 100 by 150 foot replica with an arbor over a cottage model, showcasing trees and flowers from Shakespeare's era.
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Wellington Springs
Weasington Springs
Junior College
Emma F. Shay
Anne ‘Hathaway
Shakespeare
Clarks -W
Shay
South - Dakea
L.thrifty
Local Officials Elected in Valley and Eden Townships
Gann Woo High School boat noted depositor present as clerks were reelected Mark Abernathy Helington M W Marshall Eldoraddo EB Stephens Pershing Joha Ingel elected clerk in Eden township and Archie Stewart elected treasurer in Arlington township.
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Gann “Valley
Abbard
Gann Woo High
Mark Abernathy
Helington M.W. Marshall
Eldoraddo
Stephens
Pershing
Joha Ingel
Eden
Archie Stewart
Arlington Township
Probe of Forty Banks Complete in Pierre
Pierre June 20 with seven investigators at work and more to be employed the probe of approximately 250 closed banks has been completed Attorney General M Q Sharpe said the inquiry will disclose truth or falsity of charges about banking laws in the state seven investigators are at work and reports are reviewed weekly by the law school class members and attorney general H Bode named to succeed as assistant general July 1
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Pierre
M.Q. Sharpe
Lsst
Sharpe
Law School
State ‘University
H. Bode
Syardonally
Calcium chlorate eyed for weed control in South Dakota tests
Agronomist Ralph E Johnston says calcium chlorate and sodium chlorate show weed killing promise without fire risk. Field trials by county agents will compare costs and effectiveness before recommending broad use, with large infestations likely treated by cultivation and smother crops rather than chemical destruction.
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Ralph E. ‘Johnston
South Dakota
Johnston
Conde School Board Members Elected
At the Conde city school election the following members were elected Ben Lenz for three years Dr J J Anlis and Carrie Haskell for two years S L Cleveland elected treasurer
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Conde
Conde City
Ben Lenz
J. J. Anlis
Carrie Haskell
S. L. Cleveland
Melia Couple Move to Price Farm South of Lawn
Moving news reports Mr and Mrs Mike Melia will reside on the T W Price farm two miles south of Lawn while Mr and Mrs Price will relocate to Abericen. The notice notes both couples changing homes in the same transaction.
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Conde
Mrs
Mike Melia
T. W. Price
Et Lawn
Mrs. Price Willl
Abericen
Residents Minnie Brown and Family Visit Madison
Wellington June 21 Minnie Brown and family, former residents of this city, are visiting Madison. Sneevil Myrs reports the gathering with Brown family members noted during the trip.
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Wise Wellington
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Mra. W.P. Slocum
Namie
Gann
Nalley
Clay Peterson
Conde School Board
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Waterloo
Jones
Bill
Mary
Frank
Huron Grain & Coal CO
Cavour, S. D
Ithas
McCormick- Deering
Jr. O'Keefe
Caron
Holtey Bros
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