Willhite Addresses U of South Dakota Assembly on Mental Deficiency
Vermillion June 2 Dr F W Willhite superintendent of the Retool for the Feeble minded at Redfield told a University of South Dakota convocation Monday morning that the mentally deficient child will be a problem of the public school for many years. He urged enlarging the educational system to include these children training teachers to recognize and develop concrete appropriate programs and to determine each child s mental age as a guide to what can be accomplished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Willhite
Redfield
University of South Dakota
Dr. Willhite
Willhite
Visitors at Payne Hoe Hitchcock
Mr and Mrs A D Payne and daughter Lorena with Mr and Mrs Wallace Green of Dodge Center Minn arrived at the home of Mrs S A Payne early Sunday morning. They stayed through the funeral services for their brother in law Charles Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne Hoe Hitchcock
A.D. Payne
Lorena
Wallace Green
Dodge Center
Minn
Allocation Of Funds For Disease Prevention
The United States Public Health Service allocated funds totaling $2,400 to North Dakota Minnesota South Dakota and Idaho for disease prevention efforts. The report highlights Max E Willard and his son receiving degrees, with Willard pursuing further study toward a doctorate while continuing work with the US Geological Survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Public Health Service
Moscow
Ida
Max E. Willard
North Dakota
Minnesota
South
University of Ikota
Willard
Huron High School
South Dakota State School of Mines
Rapid City
Northwestern University
Evanston
University of Idaho
Polaris
Sho Shone
Idaho
Eho
Geological Survey
Mes
Puryo
Willara
Farmers to Begin Compliance Checks Under Farm Program
June 2 special report shows forty Rand County farmers from all townships to start compliance checks under the Agricultural Conservation program once paper forms and measuring equipment arrive. A June 21 school taught reporters how to use the forms, and a county association will supply steel measuring wheels with counters, with measurements set to start by July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Rand County
Orient Hospital Patients Include Six Ill and Undergoing Care
Many Orient residents were reported in Faulkton hospital over the past week with serious illnesses or post operative care. Among those listed are Mrs Gesine Anglin Miss Mary Hagen Theron Holt John Gallwey Mrs B I L Witte and Joe Pottebaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Faulkton Hospital
Gesine Anglin
Mary Hagen
Theron Holt
John Gallwey
B. IL Witte
Joe Pottebauim
Return From Arlington Orient
Mr and Mrs W Giles and family returned Sunday evening from a week with relatives and friends in Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Orient
Giles
Arlington
Vacation school enrolls 50 at Presbyterian Church
Fifty pupils enrolled in a vacation school opened at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joseph Whitt in charge. Mrs. Mildred Whitt presides over beginners, Maxine Radike teaches the primary division, Letta Meyer handles 13 juniors, and Marvin Mortimer directs crafts. Hours are 9:30 to 12, all children welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonilla
Presbyterian
Calls at Voorhees Home Hitchcox Visit Family
Mrs. Belle Zepp of Huron visited at the George Voortives home Saturday to see John Gee and his son visiting for a short stay. She remained through Sunday for funeral services for Charica Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voorhees
Hitchcock
Belle Zepp
Huron
George Voortives
John Gee and Son
Milwaukee visitors come after death of Charles Price
Ray Price of Milwaukee Mrs Ruth Anlstrom and two sons and Mrs Carol Johnson of Minneapolis arrived Sunday night to be with their family after the passing of Charles Price, their father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Hitchcock
Ray Price
Ruth Anlstrom
Carol Johnson
Minneapolis
Charles Price
Pullman Company Granted 5 Percent Charge Increase
Interstate Commerce Commission allows the Pullman Company to raise its charges by five percent after rejecting a 10 percent request. Eastern railroads press for higher coach fares from two to 2.5 cents per mile. the basic pullman fare of three cents per mile remains unchanged.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alpena Firemen Are Cheated Out Of Job
The total volunteer fire department was called Monday noon at 12:20 by a call from the Clara Linafelter home. Dr. P. E. Burns warned A. J. Aisenbrey to help with a blaze in a hay pile beside a barn. Fire was contained before the apparatus arrived, with hay fully burned but no structural damage. Fire started from a spark near burning rubbish.
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Alpena
Clara Linafelter
P. E. Burns
A. J. Aisenbrey
Dlarm
Aji- Fenbrey
Burns
Obituary of Johin Irving McNeil
Johin Irving McNeil born May 22 1877 Normal IW eldest son of W S and Katie Bryan McNeil died June 23 1938 at Wessington He came to South Dakota with his parents in 1892 and grew to manhood on the farm in Kr0sW Hill Township south of Wessington He attended Wessington Springs College for three years.
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Wessington
Johin Irving McNeil
W. S
Katie Bryan McNeil
Normal
South Dakota
Krosw Hill Township
Wessington Springs College
McNeil Led Wessington Papers and Civic Service
The obituary notes McNeill of Wessington died after health decline. He worked for DL S. Martin at the Wessington Enterprise before purchasing and merging with the Wessington Times to form the Times Enterprise. He promoted roads, schools, and social welfare, served 20 years as secretary of the board of education, and was postmaster during Woodrow Wilson’s tenure. Survived by father W S McNeill, sister Ruby O Connor, brothers W E and B McNeil. He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of I G O F Ellis and Rebekah Lodges.
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Huron College
DL. S. Martin
Wessington Enterprise
Wessington Times
Times-Enterprise
Presbyterian Church of
Wessington
Board of Education
Woodrow Wilson
McNeil
W. S. McNeill
Huron
Ruby O'Connor
W. E
B. McNeil
McNeill
I. G. O. F. Ellis
Rebekah
Harringtons Visit Capitel City Relatives Back Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Harrington of Pierry visited their home after a two week trip to the Capitel City. They were accompanied by his mother Mrs Louise Harrington and sister Eunica who spent Sunday with them.
Reunion Held Sunday By Gohring Family
WESSINGTON June 29 Special One hundred fifteen members of the Gohring family gathered at the St. Lawrence picnic grounds for the annual reunion. Mrs. Tomy De Haven of Wessington arranged the affair. Michael Gohring of Delmont, 79, participated in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gohring
Wessington
St. Lawrence
Tomy de Haven
Michael Gohring
Delmont
Reunion of Gehring family planned for Redfield next June
The article notes the oldest member and Alice Gehring, his 3 year old granddaughter, as the youngest present at a family reunion. A picnic at 2 pm and lunch at 5 pm preceded disbanding, with the afternoon spent in games and visits. Next year’s reunion will be in June at Redfield to shorten the distance for North Dakota relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Gehring
Redfield
North Dakota
Names Personnel Of Legion Band
Aberdeen June 29 The South Dakota State Legion Band under Marvin Keck of Rapid City, numbering 35 to 40, will appear at the Department Convention in Aberdeen July 1 2 and 3. The band has featured the Lime Legion Convention since 1934 and lists members from Hot Springs to Yankton with oboe and percussion sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Souh Dakota State Legion Band
Marvin Keck
Rapid City
Department
Lime Legion
Sinc
Mitchell
Hot Springs
Yankton
Sioux Falls
South Dakata
Jacl Steiger
John Sanders
Garretson
Chas
Robuck Tabor
Elmer Carey
Watertown
H. Owens
Herreid
Jess Cssmanson
Muro
E. R. Page
Stickney
Horace Ibach
F. Ardery
Scotland
A. R. Serbel
Sisso
Card Of Thanks For J S McNeil Family Notice
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for assistance after the loss of son and brother J S McNeil. Special thanks to the Majonie Orders and the B P O E for floral tributes and neighborly acts. family names W S McNeil and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. McNeil
W. S. McNeil
Attending Phillips Funeral From Out-of-Town Guests
June 29 special report lists out of town attendees at the Charles Phillips funeral. Names include Mr. and Mrs. W. R. O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Steffen, Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Jennie Twiddy, Mrs. Maude Harris, Mrs. Emma Reintsma and Harold of Huron, and Mrs. Blanche Rodman with daughter Thelma of Wolsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Hitchcock
Charles Phillips
W. R. O'Brien
R. J. Steffen
Sullivan
Jennie Twiddy
Maude Harris
Emma Reintsma
Harold
Huron
Blanche Rodman
Thelma
Wolsey
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U. Assembly
Pessenseee
Soar Los
Max Willard
Pullman Company
John 1. McNetl
Vic
Faw Et
Ethel Pardie Gryher
Los Angeles
R. A. Gilbert
Gilbert
Legion Band
Vv Pelec i
Puare Penn
Ward
St. Wards
Montgomery Ward
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