Moisture Below Normal Across South Dakota Report
Brookings March 21 Moisture conditions in South Dakota were well below normal in January and February according to South Dakota State College extension service J Borum federal agriculture statistician reports moisture January about one third of normal February about one half of normal West River dry until recent season East River generally dry Agronomist K H Klages expects no worry until April to June says fall plowed land retains moisture but not unfarmed areas Notes snow to rain conversion and soil absorption affect outlook for wheat regions
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K. H. Klages
Klages
Juniors and Seniors Plan High School Banquet
Onida reports the junior class, guided by sponsor Mrs Darlene Bock, forming committees to organize the annual Junior-Senior banquet set for April 17.
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Onida
Mar
Mies Darlene Bock
Veterans Loans Reach Over One Million Dollars in SD
Dol Bannister, manager of the Veterans' Bureau at BIOAX Falls, said Southern Dakota veterans have received more than 160000 in compensation loans. About 2000 loans are on hand and will be paid within ten days, with applications rolling in at 18 to 200 daily and around 200 checks issued daily from the Sioux Falls bureau. The million dollars in loans has gone to 218 men.
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Bioax Falls
Mar
South Dakota
Veterans’ Bureau
Dol
Bannister
Sioux Falls Bureau
Denial of Release From Jail in Defamation Case
Judge L L Meager denied Mrs Schoeneman's release from Minnehaha county jail over a $1 000 judgment to Guy L Strahan former Sioux Falls police chief Final arguments were heard the day before Judge Fleeger Friday morning Bail or payment arrangements to be set pending appeal to the state supreme court She claimed no money or property to pay the judgment while Strahan's lawyers alleged she moved property to a sister to evade payment
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Parker
Mar. 1
L. L.meger
Schoeneman
Minnehaha County
Guy L. Strahan
Sioux Falls
Fleeger Friday Momnre
Schornema
Hyde County Forms Public Children's Chorus
About eighty children are being trained for a County Chorus with a public debut on March 27. Two children from each school and two from each grade form the chorus, directed by Miss Margaret Haugen, Director of music for the Highmore Public Schools. The group will sing at a State Chorus at the State Fair this fall, per County Superintendent Louise Sigler.
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Hyde County
Highmore
Mar
Margaret Haugen
Louise Sigler
Hail Insurance Rates Set for 1931 in South Dakota
Pierre March 21 State hail insurance rates for 1931 have been established by the hail insurance department. Deputy commissioner J C Johnson announced. Rates in thirteen of the forty four counties remain the same as 1930. Counties with revised rates include Custer Davison Douglas Grahurry Lake Miner Minnehaha Moody Spink Tripp Turner.
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Pierre
Mar
Hail Insurance Department
J. C. Johnson
Custer
Davism
Douglas
Gra
Gil Hurries Lake
Miner
Minashehe
Moody, Spink
Tripp
Tuvner
Third date announced for Northern orchestra spring tour
Aberdeen reports a third date for the Northern orchestra spring tour with a concert at Britten high school on April 8 under Britten High School auspices. The group also plans a three day trip to Wilmot on April and an appearance at Veblen on April 7 sponsored by the Parent-Teachers Association.
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Aberdeen
Mar
Northen Orchestra
Britten
Britten High School
Northars Orchestra
Wilmot
Howe Comer
Stetien Af
EB Goodsell
Spink County Teachers to Hear County Chorus Program
Redfield hosts the Spink County spring teachers and school officers institute at the high school auditorium. Over 300 chorus members from Doland and Redfield rehearsed, with twelve songs planned for the program. W P Heard and local officials set sessions on school officer issues and educator talks.
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Spink
Redfield
Mar
Spink T
Redfield High School
Hodgen
van Voorhis
Doland
Regular County Institute
W. P. Heard
Pierre
Last Bank Dividend Issued at Springs Ends Nine Percent Payout
Announcement from Wellington Springs states the nine per cent dividend for depositors of the closed First National bank will be the final payout. C. W. Hookway of Huron distributed checks but could not complete all payments. work will resume in Wessington Springs Monday to finish.
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Springs
Wellington Springs
Mar
First National Bank
C. W. Hookway
Huron
Wessington Springs
Dates Set For Pierre Fiftieth City Anniversary
Pierre will mark the fiftieth anniversary of its founding with events on May 31, June 1 and 2. The observance will involve churches Sunday and city participation Monday and Tuesday. An executive committee was named to plan and a finance panel to fund the observance. Guy Barnes chairs the general committee.
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Pierre
Guy Barnes
Automobile Collision Brings Two Law Suits in Sioux Falls
An early week car crash near Sioux Falls caused $7 200 in damage. C A Christopherson sues Alfred E Anderson for 12008 damages to his car. C A Borans seeks 5000 damages for injuries claimed in the same crash. Borans allegedly was driving Christopherson's car when it collided with Andersons vehicle. Anderson is charged with responsibility.
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Sioux Falls
Mar
C. A. Christopherson
Alfred E. Anderson
C. A. Borans
Rorans
Christopherson
Anderson
Brookings Filtration Plant Faces Local Opposition
Questionnaires sent to Brookings households show about half return and 243 oppose a 50 cent monthly water rate for iron removal and filtration. Bond issue for the plant also faces disapproval. a city vote on water softening remains to be decided by the city commissioners.
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Brookings Brookings
Brookings
Gewerers
Yankton Expects Big Construction Season
Yankton expects a busy construction year led by the new men’s dormitory at Yankton College. One apartment nears completion another begins, and five new residences are under way. The dormitory should be ready for the full opening of school as a steady influx of new residents drives housing needs.
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Yankton
Yankton College
Lake Preston May Get New Hatchery
Lake Preston residents hear proposal for a new hatchery in the region as officials discuss development plans. Local leaders and stakeholders weigh potential economic benefits and environmental considerations for the project.
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Lake Preston
Mar
Freshmen Publish Spring Stylus Edition March 21
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate freshmen at a college plan to publish a Stylus edition on March 21. The readable text mentions a large spectacle and regular stall, but details are unclear. Further context would specify the publication’s title, organizers, and exact date.
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Stylus
Yeper
Bixler Sought as Higbie Successor at Eastern State
MADISON March 21 Faculty at Eastern State Teachers College unanimously urged the state board of regents to appoint K A Bixler acting president to replace President Higbie whose resignation takes effect next month The faculty backing cites Bixlers 12 years on the staff and prior acting president experience along with his strong educational background and near completion of his doctorate thesis
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Madison
Eastern State Teachers College
State Board of Regents
K. A. Bixler
EC Highie
Bixler
Alvin Waggoner
Board of Regents
Highie
Dean Bixler
Higbie
Ohio University
North Dakota University
University of Iowa
University of Chicago
University of Minnesota
Eestern
Mc. Bixler
Montana
Gann Valley Pupils Win In Oratory Contest
Gann Valley high school held an elimination contest with twenty contestants to choose winners in oratory dramatic and humor sections. George Henrichsen won first in oratory with The Wandering Jew, Frances Delperdang led dramatic with The Heart of Old Hickory, and Robert Menzie topped humor with Daddy Dresses the Baby.
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Gann Valley
Mar
Gann Valley High School
George Henrichsen
Neal Vaughn
Raymond Nelland
Frances Delper~dang
Sarsh Fraser
Ruth Sedgwick
Robert Menzie
Louise Trainee
Dorothy Anderson
George Henricheen
Frances Delperdang
Old Hickory
Wessington Springs
R. H. Bunt
Theodora Cross
Kimbell
Bari Anders
Pukwana
Declamatory Winners Selected At Groton
Groton Mer. 21 Cleon Meythaler won first in dramatic school contest. Kenneth Holum took top humor, Arthur Olson entered solo in oratorical. Other finalists included Harris, Julson, Krueger, Craig, Haire, Kruidenier, Derling, O Day. Vocal acts by Falkner Hart Newland. judged by Cecil Monro of Aberdeen.
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Groton Groton
Mer
Cleon Meythaler
Groton High School
Kenneth Holum
Arthur Olson
Howard Harris
Phyllis Julson
Doris Krueger
Lucille Craig
Rachel Haire
Patricia Kruidenier
Harriet Derling
Melvin O'Day
Mary Ellen Falkner
Donald Hart
Mike Fern Newland
Cecil Monro
Aberdeen High School
Sully County Clubs Outline 1931 Plans
Wilder of the Extension service and Miss Hermina Neuman home agent spoke at a Sully county extension clubs meeting in Onida to outline the 1931 program. Wilder’s talk included pictures from the Passion Play at Oberammergau shown after the afternoon session.
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Onida
Mar
Suse
Wilder
Extension Service
Hermina Neuman
Sully County
Mason
Mise Wilder
Obergammerat
Europe
Seneca Man Named National Director
Cole man of Seneca a businesman becomes director of the state creation with headquarters in Chiangi. He and associate H C Scott of Minneapolis will tour principal towns to organize junior cross bow tournaments as part of national plans. Junior cross bows use rubber vacuum to reduce injury risk.
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Semeca
Mar
Eq Coleman
Businesman
Seneca
Cration
Chiangi
Coleman
H. C. Scott
Minneapolis
United States
Battaly
Es Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
M.C. A
Chicago
Omaha
Neb
St. Louis
Florida
California
Boy Scout
Girl Scout
Onida High Declama Meet Winners Named
Onida High School held a words declam contest with Marcia Nelson winning humorous class for Ma's Monday Morning. Merna Hanssen took dramatic section with Peter and the Angels and Benny. Reed placed in oratorical division with The Path to Peace. Winners advance to district contest. Judges were Mrs Neil Bever of Agar Professor Siegle of Blunt and J Trythall of Onida.
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Onida High School
Onida
Mar. O
Marcia Nelson
Merna Hanssen
Peter and the Angels
Benny” Reed
Mrz
Neil Bever
Agar
Professor Siegle
Blunt
J. Trythall
Highmore Scouts to Get Charters
Highmore Scouts and Cubs learned charters will soon be issued making the Cubs the first chartered Cub Pack in Central South Dakota. Wayne Grace completed his work and became a charter member. The Troop held a campfire meeting and supper at the Golf Club Grove with Patrol Leaders Eugene Bloamenrader Lloyd Linstrom and Adolf Lefler. A fine flag was gifted by Mrs. L. E. Whitcher as the P T A moves to organize Girl Scouts and Brownies.
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Highmore
Mar
South Dakota
Wayne Grace
Golf Club Grove
Eugene Bloamenrader
Lloyd Linstrom
Adolf Lefler
L. E. Whitcher
Sioux Falls Debaters Prepare For Tourney
Sioux Falls college closed its state debate schedule with a women's team facing Northern Normal in two contests. The school will focus next week on men’s and women’s teams for the provincial Fi Kappa Delta tournament in Sioux City. Past season featured events against Colorado Agricultural College and North Dakota University. The college won half its 18 contests overall.
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Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls College
Northern Normal
Sioux City
Colorado Agricultural College
North Dakota University
Ciiclson
Northern to Build New Heating Plant
Norton daily brief reports that Northern plans construction of a new heating plant. The article notes expected disruption during build and outlines anticipated completion timeline and regional impact on local energy supply.
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Constellios
Norton Mesial
1891 Legislature Declares Emergency Plant Project
The 1891 legislature designated an emergency project for a new plant expected to finish by September 1. Bids are to be received soon for construction work. Plans call for removing the old back of Central Hall during summer and using material from the old plant, including a boiler, there.
Onida Masonic Lodge Hosts Visitors from Harvord Gettysburg
Onida Masonic Lodge entertained members from Harvord and Gettysburg Masonic bodies at its regular Wednesday meeting. The third degree was exemplified and a lunch served to local members and guests.
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Onida
Masonic Lodge
Mar
Masonic Lodge of
Harvord
Gettysburg
Third Degree
Woman Burned in Watertown Gas Oven Explosion
Mrs Paul D Greene of Watertown suffered burns to hands and face when a gas oven exploded during a second attempt to light the burner. The accident occurred as Mr Green tried a second match after the first failed to ignite the gas. The blast damaged the kitchen and injured the woman.
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Watertown
Paul D. Greene
Green
Filling Station Planned in Alpena
A permit was issued for Emanuel Lehr to build a gasoline filling station in Alpena on lots east of the Millhouse auditorium. The stucco building will measure 12 by 18 feet and will feature three gasoline pumps per the proprietor’s plans. Scott Funeral Today
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Alpena
Mar
Emanuel Lehr
Tehr
Millhouse
C. J. Stewart To Head Willow Lake School
Willow Lake city voters elect C J Stewart as principal of the high school replacing John T Rider who did not seek reelection. Joseph Molumby named to succeed Stewart with the same salary. The district shifts to one less agriculture course and hires additional teachers for the system.
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Willow Lake
Charles U. Stewart
Stewart
John. T. Rider
Jess
Joseph Molumby
Aberdeen Whisker Club Plans Eighties Bearded Celebration
Aberdeen organizers aim for a June golden anniversary with a beard and whisker club. Members must refrain from shaving until June 9 to preserve the20s and 80s style mood for the event in Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen
Mar
Coach Hired to Lead High School Athletics Program
A new coach will be hired to take charge of the high school athletics program previously managed by Stewart, signaling a leadership change for school sports.
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Stewart
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