Droughts Force Additional Jobs in South Dakota
South Dakota reports rise in part time farmers due to droughts and non-farm income. Prof. W Kumlien notes 1929 18.8 percent off farm work rising to 60.1 percent in 1935 with 50 108 gainfully employed off the farm. Relief programs boosted figures, with Arizona New Hampshire and Utah also showing many off farm workers.
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Brookings, Mae
South Dakota
W. ¥. Kumlien
State ‘College
Kumlien
Arizona
New Hampshire
Utah
State labor survey reports farm workers per estate
A state labor report by Kumlien notes farm workers form a large share of the workforce. The survey details the percentage employed in agriculture and the average number of persons per farm across the state.
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Labor-Sud
Kumlien
Deferred Grazing Date Set Back in Brookings
The deferred grazing date is moved from May 1 to May 15 per William J. Van Zee acting state chairman. Memorandum from Harry N. Schaeler Assistant Director North Central Division notes lands owned by Indians tribal lands and allotments are eligible for the range program, while operations on tribal or allotted lands by permit alone are not eligible.
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William J. van’ Zee
Harry N. Schaeler
North Central Division
Rename Aid Officers In Wolsey Election
At a recent Ladies Aid meeting in Wolsey officers were reelected. President Mrs Walter Ashby. vice president Mrs A C Bannes. secretary and treasurer Mrs Blanche Rodman. missionary chair Mrs H Cheney. vice chair Mrs F C Gordon. secretary treasurer Mrs Frank Alen.
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Wolsey
Mar
Ladies Aid
Walter Ashby
A. C. Bannes
Blanche, Rodman
Missionary Committee
H. ©. Cheney
F. C. Gordon
Tressurer
Frank Alen
And Mary Did Is Given At Frankfort Fedora
Mary Did a three act farce was staged at the Community Hall by Fedora High School students. Cast included Paul Gardiner Muriel Lambert Imogene Sweeney James Bennett Rathel Thomas Arletta Lambert Evangeline Beil Selmer Dahl Lenore Prostrella Lucille Leith and Donald Hyland directed by Misa Agnes Rolland. Lola Winegar and Joan Ferguson, aged 14 and 12, celebrated birthdays with a party hosted by their mothers Mrs Catherine Winegar and Mrs Helen Ferguson featuring card games, prizes, an Easter egg hunt and refreshments.
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Mary
Frankfort Fedora
Fedora High School
Paul Gardiner
Muriel Lambert
Imogene Sweeney
James Bennett
Rathel Thomas
Arletta Lambert
Evangeline Beil
Selmer Dahl
Lenore Prostrella
Lucille Leith
Donald Hyland
Misa Agnes Rolland
Vayland
Wayland
Mar
Lola Winegar
Joan Ferguson
Catherine Winegar
Helen Ferguson
Winegar
Beverly Ravenscroft
Velda Fisher
Erosion Control Showa at Winner
A conservation tour led by Extension staff showcased erosion prevention methods across 18 000 acres in the region. Contour furrowing on pasture lands terracing on slopes and strip cropping reduced runoff while cover crops and new dams distribute water across farms and ranches.
Wolsey Farm to Be Worked On Level Contour Plans
Marie Karnstrum’s 480 acre farm near Wolsey will be laid out with contour strip cropping as part of the Wolsey Shoe Creek Project. Huron Soil Conservation staff will mark about 200 miles of contour lines while surveys continue on area farms for next year. The Wolsey Public School board reports several teaching positions for next year are open including math and science instructors.
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Wolsey
Opeemi
Marie Kallstrum
Huron Soil Conservation Service
Wolsey-Shoe Creek
Lee W. Minium
Board of Education
Wolsey Public School
Home Processing of Raw Wool Pelts and Hides Outlined
Mary A Covert Extension specialist outlines home processing of sheep pelts hides and other animal hides for rugs mittens caps collars and cuffs. Deers calf coyotes and rabbit hides can be tanned for garments or trims while heavier hides can be dehaired and varnished for repairs book covers and chair upholstery. Extension bulletin available by writing to the Extension Service Suite College.
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Brookings
South Dakota
Mary A. Covert
State Tollene
Migs
Cavert
Miss Covert
Suite College
Declamation Contest Held in Frankfort Illinois Results
Declamation contest for grades held Monday afternoon at Frankfort with winners listed. Primary division saw Eula Robinson first, Richard Battey second, Marlys Battey third. In third and fourth grades Marvin Rickness first, Shirley Van Houten second, Evelyn Franz third. Fifth and sixth grades Martin Robinson first, Lucile Phillips second, Bobby Jones third.
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Eveld
Frankfort Frankfort
Foon
Eula Robinson
Birthday observance in Frankfort home
Mrs Hermon Meyers and daughter Maxine Mrs Karna Nelson and children and Miss Esther Hoelzel all of Hitchcock, with Mrs Ted Anderson as guest, gathered in Frankfort today to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Mrs Louis Peterson at their residence on a recent afternoon.
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Frankfort
Mar
Hermon ‘Meyers
Maxine
Karna Nelson
Esther Hoelzel
Hitchcock
Louis Peterson
Peterson
Ted Anderson Wis
Snedeker Move Near Esmond Reported
Mr and Mrs Corrie Snedeker formerly lived west of Esmond. They moved to the August Paulson firm four miles southwest of Esmond, in a special dispatch dated Mar 25.
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Snedeker
Esmond
Mar
Corrie ‘Snitdeker
New Driver Conveniences and Comforts Introduced
New automotive features include enhanced ventilation and instruments with electric gauges for greater accuracy. BAL models offered with or without Ds fuse equipment to suit driver preferences.
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Wil i
Watertown
Alpena
A. A. Stoffel
Gorge Fallon
Burdette
George Fallon
Atte
Prido Feven
Halibut Ean
Council Oak Bread
Council Oak
Texas Marsh
Winner
Toop
Dotty
Dotty Dounn Hat Store
Newberry
Dakota
Ave
Huron
Seattleman
LS Seay
Ace
Ford
H. P
A.M. Urquhart
Lincoln - Ford Sales & Service
Third ST
S. E. Hueon
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