Iowa Plans Start Of Paving Project
Ames Iowa March 17 The state will launch a massive paving drive within a month weather permitting 1000 miles of new concrete roads to add to 2360 paved miles funded by primary road bonds in 80 of 99 counties The six month program costs about 30 million dollars and will connect most cities with an east west network and a north south corridor to Des Moines Massive crews machinery and thousands of workers will be involved across many counties with some projects up to 75 miles long.
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Ames
Mar
Iowa
Des Moines
Fedora Girl Wins Speaking Honors at Vermillion Meet
Louise Griswold, a local high school junior, won first in the extemporaneous speaking contest at Alexandria last week with the subject the fed ral farm board. She will compete at Vermillion March 26 in the Mate meet.
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Fedora
Louise Griswold
Alexandria
Fedral Farm Board
Fedora Old Time Dances Benefit Feeds Treasuries
The Fedora Gold Fellows hosted a winter series of old-time dances well attended by residents. The Rebekahs served lunches at the events and both lodges added a neat sum to their treasuries from the proceeds.
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Fedora
Fedora Gold
Rebekghs
Fedora Drag Line and Ice Business Sold
Harry Atkin sold his drag line and ice business to Helmer Gilbrough on Saturday marking ten years of Atkin’s operation in Fedora. The deal was reported in the Fedora business changes column.
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Fedora
Sohereby
Harry Atkin
Helmer Gilbrough
Atkins
Appoint Delegates To D A R Convention In Aberdeen
Mellette March 17 Special Mrs H Gotaas Mrs George Cady Mrs EB P McCallum Mrs Hart Cady all of Mellette Mrs V Wilson and Mrs M Turner of Aberdeen and Mrs Van Orman of Conde will represent the Charlotte Warrington Turner chapter of the D A R at the state convention to be held this week in Aberdeen. Mrs W Holcomb regent of the local chapter will send in her report Mrs F A Howe visiting in California will send in her report and Mrs H Gotana state chairman of the Student Loan association will give another report making three from this chapter.
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D.A. R
Mellette
Mar
H. Gotaas
George Cady
EB. P. McCallum
Hart Cady
V. Wilson
M. Turner
Aberdeen
van Orman
Conde
Charlotte Warrington Turner
W. Ho
Mid West Development Company Incorporates in South Dakota
Pierre March 17 The Mid West Development company of Rapid City has incorporated under South Dakota law with capital stock of 150 000. The firm plans extensive developments in real estate and oil. Incorporators are George P Hurst A C Sedgwick and E M Sedgwick all of Rapid City.
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West Development Company
Pierre
Mar
Mid-West Development Company
Rapid City
South Dakota
George P. Hurst
A.C. Sedgwick
E. M. Sedgwick
Bottom Files For Judge Pierre In Tenth District Race
J H Bottom of Faulkton filed nominating papers to run for judge in the Tenth Judicial district which includes Campbell McPherson Walworth Edmunds Potter and Faulk counties. Howard Masons held a large dance in Carthage with Johnson's Orchestra from Mitchell providing music.
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Bottom
Pierre
Mar
J. H. Bottom
Faulkton
Tenth Judicial District
Tenth District
Carmmpbell
McPherson
Walworth
Edmunds
Potter
Faulk
Carthage
Howard Masons
Johnson
Mitchell
Stock Sells Fast For Yankton's New Apartment Building
Yankton plans for financing a Fifth and Mulberry street apartment house progressed at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Officers and incorporating directors were elected, stockholders to be incorporated. Jos Vinatieri reported all $10,000 common stock sold, with plans to offer $10,000 preferred stock and $20,000 bonds to raise $40,000.
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Yankton
Mar
Fifth and Mulberry Streets
Chamber of Commerce
Jos. Vinatieri
Miller Farmers Plan Record Spring Planting Acreage
Miller Mar 17 Special report says acreage will be as large as possible this spring as farmers prepare to sow grain at the first warm dry spell, with preparations already underway to expand Miller crop planting this season.
Delay in Lapke murder trial sparks jury trouble
Miller reports the Alfonse Lapke murder case proceeds with evidence gathering near the town 23 miles north. The trial, set for March 25, may take a week, but jury delays loom as Lapke, held since Redfield, endures crowded day restrictions and solitary confinement at night amid jailbreak fears.
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Lapke
Miller
Alfonse Lapke
Here
Redfield
Jury verdict favors Herman J Schultz in auto crash suit
A Watertown circuit court jury returned a verdict for Herman J. Schultz, farmer near Henry, in a $552.20 damages suit filed by Dr. W. H. French of Redfield. French alleged his car crashed into Schultz’s parked truck west of Kampeska. the record notes the Schultz truck was parked at the time.
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Watertown
Herman J. Schultz
Henry
W. H. French
Redfield
Kampeska
French
Schultz
Collision on Highway Involving French Car and Truck
In late afternoon on December 15 1929 a French car carrying Dr French and companions returning from Lake Pelican to Redfield collided with a stopped overheated farm truck in the gloom. The defense said no tail light burned on the truck. A defendant witness claimed Redfield men showed signs of drinking before their car hit the truck.
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Dr. French
Redfield
Lake Pelican
Kennebec Votes On Franchise Renewal
Kennebec residents will vote at the April 15 town election on granting a new 20 year franchise to Central West Public Service Co with rates lower than current. A citizens meeting with town officials drew up proposals for substantial reductions citing inequitable 20 cent per kilowatt hour charges. Trustees have recommendations for approval ahead of the April vote.
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Kennebec
Central West Public Service Company
Kennebec Town Board
Citizens
Independent merchants program to air from KSOO station
On March 12 or 7 a Woonsocket broadcast will air from station KSOO in Sioux Falls. The program, sponsored by local merchants, is set for 3 o clock and targets independent Woonsocket merchants.
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Woonsocket
Mar
KSOO
Sioux Falls
Floody Creeks Near Miller Run Strong From Melting Snow
Creeks around Miller surge as snowmelt nourishes the streams. Ground remains moist after recent snows, delaying field work and prompting local alerts. Nearby residents report higher flows and caution on waterways.
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Miller
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