South Dakota Gravel Roads Mostly Fair Despite Dry Conditions
The South Dakota highway commission reports gravel and earth roads in mixed condition across the state. Main routes show sections of good, fair, or rough surfaces from Aberdeen to the Minnesota line, with detours and construction noted on several highways including U.S. 12, U.S. 14, U.S. 16, U.S. 81, and U.S. 77, plus state routes, reflecting varying moisture and maintenance levels.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Highway Commission
Yellowstone
Minnesota Line
Milbarzh
Webster
Andover
Groton
Aberdeen
Ipswich
Mobridge
McLaughlin
Thunderhawk
North Dakota
Minnesota
Goodwin
Bemis
Watertown
Henry
Clark
Redfield
Cheyenne Agency
la Plant
Dupree
Red Elm
Faith
Newell
Belle Fourche
U.S. 14
Hrockings
Arlington
DeSmet
Hetland
de Smet
Cavour
Huron
Wolsey
Miler
Plarns
Rapid City
Custer Battlefield
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
Chamberlain
Murda
Stamford
Kadoka
Flack Hawk
Blackhawk
Sturgis
Wyoming Line
Black Hills
Lowa
Canton
Delmont
Lake Andes
Bonesteel
Hone
Burke
Gregory
Okreek
Rosebud
White River
Smithwick
Cheyenne River
Hot Springs
Edgemont
Wyoming
U.S. 81
Meridian
Yanklin
Dalton
Salem
Madison
Freeman
Delon
Hays
State
Tyndall
Tripp
Doland
Sisseton
Britton
Barnard
West McPherson
Mitbank
Brookings
Colman
Dell Rapids
Renner
Beresford
Elk Point
Sioux City
Conditions Reported Poor In Kingsbury County
Kingsbury county reports show small grain and pasture yields below expectations while some corn looks promising. Rainfall and warm weather hinder hay crops and pastures, sparking growing pessimism among farmers as corn advances one to two weeks ahead of normal, potentially offsetting small grain losses if conditions improve.
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Kingsbury DE Smet
Kingsbury County
Mitchell Abattoir Receives Final Government Inspection
Mitchell June 27 Dr A D Bullock inspector in charge of the bureau of animal industry completed the last government inspection of the Mitchell abattoir plant. All departments were reviewed including water and sewage to ensure compliance with standards. A report will be sent to Washington for approval before a permit to operate is issued. Plant officials await word from federal offices and lineup personnel.
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Mitchell Abattoir
Mitchell
A. D. Bullock
Bureau of Animal Industry
Bullock
Washington, D. C
Washington
Demands For Investigation Of State Highway And Finance
Demands from two South Dakota daily newspapers urge immediate probes into the state highway and finance departments to verify rumors of maladministration. Governor Green and Attorney General Sharpe face investigations already authorized by the 1931 legislature, while other probes in rural credits and banking also press ahead.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Warren Green
M. @. Sharpe
Highway Department
Attorney General's Office
Banking Department
Fred R. Smith
Smith
Sharpe
Attorney General’s
Finance Department
Stremgt
Board of Regents
Secretary of State
Spink Crops Fair to Good Despite Frost and Drought
Spink county farmers report fair to good crop conditions in late June with small grain behind last year but improving due to moisture. Rye stands excellent yet frost reduced yield. corn rapidly advances to knee high, likely waist high by July 4. Winter wheat and spring grains healthy, potatoes and hay good, pastures variable with rain needed in southeast. Livestock in good condition overall. lambs up, pigs behind, cattle steady.
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Redfield
Spink County
Spink
Yale Extension Club Holds Regular Meeting
Yale extension group met at J P Gross home for a continued demonstration by Mrs Ted Kuehl. An ice cream and cake luncheon followed, hosted by Mrs Gross and Mrs W O Tolman. Guests included Miss Theresa Smith and Mrs Neil Marsh.
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Yale Extension Club
YALE
Good Will Extension Club
J. P. Gross
Ted Kuehl
Gross
W. O. Tolman
Theresa Smith
Mra
Neil Marsh
Poison Sent To Fight Grasshoppers In Codington County
Outbreaks of grasshoppers are reported in Codington county. County farm bureau agent L. D. Nichols is sending poison to locations where the pests appear. The Holmes farm near Grover has been the latest site of poisoning efforts after crops were attacked there.
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Watertown
Codington County
L. D. Nichols
Farm Bureau
Holmes
Grover
Willow Lake Property Valued At 667647
Willow Lake is assessed at 667647 for 240 acres of farm land within city limits. Buildings inside the city are valued at 210615 with city lots at 54485. Excluding money and credits total is 431909. Diamonds valued at 170 are owned by residents. Assessors report by William Meister on June 27.
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Willow Lake
Willian Meister
Lighting Installed At Wylie Park Beach
Aberdeen June 27 managers at Wylie park near Aberdeen installed floodlights at the swimming beach to extend hours. Previously the beach closed at 8 39 p m now it will stay open until 10 p m for late evening water sports programs during the rest of the summer.
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Wylie Park Beach
Aberdeen
Wylie Park
Alpena Valuation Dips Despite Stable Property Totals
Alpena reports a slight drop in total assessed valuation to 309455 dollars from last year though overall property quantity remains unchanged since 1930. Land and buildings are 38440, personal property 124515, and money and credits 64165 in the city assessment.
Tax rolls to gain many properties via new field checks
B W Baer state director of taxation appoints Lewis Schuster to lead a program to locate undervalued and omitted property for inclusion in South Dakota tax rolls. A $5,000 annual appropriation funds the effort aimed at adding property, especially personal property, to the rolls and assisting taxpayers with local tax problems and recommendations.
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Pierre
B. W. Baer
South Dakota
Lewis Schuster
Mitchell
Nea
Division of Taxation
Der
Mrs Booth Leaves for Cresbard to Care for Friend
Mrs FE. 'MM. Booth departs for Cresbard to visit an old friend, Mrs Elizabeth Blackmore, who has been hurt and will require special care during the extended stay starting Wednesday, June 27.
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Ayhol
FE. ‘MM. Booth
Cresbard
Elizabeth Blackmore
Campus life benefits from extra curriculum at Dakota Wesleyan
Mitchell June 17 report highlights that extra curricular activities at Dakota Wesleyan University add significantly to campus life. Commission on survey of Methodist Episcopal Educational institutions notes positive impact on student engagement and institutional vitality.
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Mitchell
Dakota Wesleyan University
Commission On Survey of Methodist Episcopal Educational Institutions
Swander Bakery Boycott Denied By Rapid City Union
Rumors of a Sawmill Workers union boycott against Swander Bakery in Rapid City and its Huron outpost were unfounded officials said a union resolution denies any authorization. The union published the copy to prevent injustice to E H Swander amid labor tensions.
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Swanger
Rapid City
Sawmill Workers
Huron
E. HE. Swander
Unnion
Swander
Third Policeman Is Added At Deadwood
Deadwood increases police force to three with Charles Hardin as day chief from seven to six, Henry Robinson as night chief from ten to seven, and Dick Costello on duty seven p m to three a m to boost summer protection for citizens and visitors.
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Deadwood Deadwood
Redfield Playground Opens Next Monday
Redfield announces summer playgrounds opening next Monday on public school grounds with Helen Maas directing activities. Kiwanis sponsors offer free transport to and from the grounds, and registration is free. This inaugural program seeks to fulfill a long felt need as residents are urged to donate unused playground equipment for children.
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Redfield
Redfields
Helen Maas
Kiwanis Club
Highmore Crops Suffer In Drought Dust Storms
In Highmore area fields pastures and gardens are parched as hot winds strip moisture. Residents report unprecedented dust storms drift across fields and prairie, with dust like snow during gusty wind events. Meanwhile Gus Paulson’s bus route between Hostenile and Winner marks 100000 miles, a second clean speedometer milestone.
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Highmore
Burke
Gus Paulson
Honesteel
Winner
Dallas
Mr. Paulson
Gas Firm May Seek Vermillion Franchise
The Midwest Natural Gas company plans to seek a Vermillion franchise within weeks to extend a Sioux City line to Yankton and through nearby towns. Voters must approve before action, with Yankton already urging the proposition. The firm says natural gas can heat or cook, and rates depend on usage.
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Midwest Natural Gas Company
Sioux City
Yankton
Beresford
Centerville
Viborg
Worthing
Hurjey
Parker
Chancellor
Lennox
Hopper Plague Predicted Worse In Stanley County
County Agent Archie Joy warned Stanley County farmers that grasshoppers may be more severe than first thought. He urged use of poison mash where cropland is affected to protect crops and reduce losses despite cost.
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Stanley FT
Pierre
Stanley County
Archie Joy
Springs Churches To Have Union Services
Wessington Springs churches will unite for evening union services at the city park starting Sunday July 5, joining Baptist Methodist and Congregational groups through July and August. Regular morning services will be maintained.
Three pastors lead merging of separate churches
Pastors at three churches plan a union effort with Rev. W. Heldwig at Bei list, Rev. H. W. Bischburn at Methe, and Rev. J. E. Robinson at Congresut guiding the merger process and future services.
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Beilist
W. Heldwig
Methe
H. W. Bischburn
J. E. Robinson
Air Traffic Gains Out Of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls traffic shows steady rise with passengers visiting the city airport and an influx of inside planes noted at a local port. The Sioux Falls Sioux City airline is reported unusually popular with travelers.
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Sioux Falls
Sioux City
New Auto Rebuilder Firm Incorporation in Rapid City
Pierre June 27 rapid city based Black Hit Auto Rebuilders with 25000 capital formed by R V Lamartre G N Mastin and E Wilson all of Rapid City The New Era Construction joins with McLaughlin HQ It has 100000 capital stock and incorporators E A Young G E Young and E Y Berry of McLaughlin
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Pierre
Rapid City
R. V. LaMartre
G. N. Mastin
E. Wilson
New Era
McLaughlin
E. 4. Young
G. E. Young
E. Y. Berry
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Palace City Lines
Huron-Mitchell
Noah Ly
Omaha
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Manitoba
Sacada
Canada
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Minneapolis
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Sony
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