45 State Youths Take Edison Quiz
Pierre May 17 Fifty youths from South Dakota high schools compete in an Edison scholarship contest. Forty five seniors undergo written and oral exams in science mathematics physics and mechanics to select a finalist to represent the state at the national Edison contest in Camden New Jersey. Three judges assess numbers rather than names to ensure impartiality with a free Edison Laboratory trip and scholarship for the winner.
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Get
South Dakota
Edison Laboratories
Camden
N. J
Edison
Donald Howe
Hot Springs
Cliford Reed
Trent
George Welch
Philip
Lyle Jensen
Irene
Wiliam Mogebloon
Rockham
Ember Offerdal
Guy Salmon
Spencer
Francis Dehlinger
Suffalo
Barl House
Springfield
Arthur Williamson
Kimball
Richard Doolittle
Siour Falls
Howard Loitwood
Gettysburg
Presho
Francis Sauer
Aberdeen
Howard Wallis
Mitchell Ralph Davis
Emerson Wolfe
Clark
Roy Cochran
Milton Davis
Mitchell
Robert Taylor
Highmore
Gerhard Anderson
Colton
Lewis Bloom
Pierre
Stanford Maresh
Bijou Hills
Dwight Campbell
Js. Pierre
Marianington
Kedaka
John Buckinham
Halley
David
Confirmation service for class of 31 at Lutheran church
A confirmation service is planned near the American Lutheran church tomorrow at 10:30 AM. A class of 21 boys and girls will be confirmed, including Alice Virginia Anderson Ruth Barth Velma Anna Baseman Edna Viola Baum Clara Bayer Basil Berquist Delvert Berquist Ida Berquist Lian Blume Mildred Eston Anthony Dubro Clarence Dubro William Eckermann Reynold Engelsen Floyd Fuglsang Iyn Hess Evel Johtensen Vis Langa Florence Lovre Ada Moeisen Helder John Car Micheel Dorothy Nelson George Olin Blanche Oakland Agnes Peterson Herman H. Reineke Min Reineke Raymond Voss Walter Voss and Lile Paulsen. The class motto is Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth.
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American Lutheran Church
Mornig
Alice Virginia Anderson
Ruth Barth
Velma Anna Baseman
Edna Viola Baum
Clara Bayer
Basil Berquist
Delvert Berquist
Ida Berquist
Lian Blume
Mildred Eston
Anthony Dubro
Clarence Dubro
William Eckrmann
Rey Englesen
Floyd Fuglsang
Iyn Hess
Evel Johtensen
Vis Langa
Fiorence Lovre
Ada Moeisenhelder
John Car Micheel
Dorothy Nelson
George Olin
Blanche Oakland
Agnes Peterson
Herman H. Reineke
Min Reineke
Raynend Voss
Walter Voss
Lile Paulsen
Forger Given Three Year Jail Sentence in Sioux Falls
Ray Edward Metrow of Sioux Falls received a three year term in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to forging a series of checks in Sioux Falls and nearby towns. He and a juvenile accomplice were arrested in Centerville after a forged check led to pursuit to Lennox, where Metrow failed to return. Police obtained his confession in Canton with sheriffs Colinson and Hokenstad, and Metrow disclosed additional forgeries including a $6.30 check from West Sioux Filling Station. He had previously served a one year federal term in Leavenworth in 1926 for a Main act violation.
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Ray Edward Metrow
Sioux Falls
John T. Medin
Metrow
Quilty
Centerville
J. D. Wendt
Worthing
Wendt
Lennox
Whem
Canton
John H. Colinson
Hokenstad
Lincoln County
West Sioux
T Metrow
Leavenworth
Irian
Sentences handed down in Aberdeen federal court May term
Federal Judge E Lee Woman sentenced several defendants for violations of federal laws. Charles Burns received five concurrent five year terms for Dyer Act violations. Valentine Karp of Webster got four years for a similar offense. Gus Hereld of Waubay faces six months for violating the national prohibition act. Christiansen of Aberdeen and Clarence Miner faced six months each for related offenses. Redfield resident charged with counterfeit money possession drew two years at Chillicothe. Lyle Benoist of the Cheyenne Indian Reservation pleaded guilty to additional charges.
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Aberdeen
Federal Court
Lee
United States
Charles Burns
Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Kas
Burie
Wisconsin
Valentine Karp
Webster
Gus Hereld
Waubay
Brook Jings County
United States Industrial Reformatory
Chillicothe
Hin
Lyle Benoist
Cheyenne Indian Reservation
Willow Lake Beams In Growth Bees And Population
Willow Lake reports a population rise of 250 000 with 20 000 people heading to Clark and surrounding towns due to housing. Apiaryist E I Underwood orders 250 000 young bees and 25 queens from Alabama to start 25 colonies as bee culture overtakes chick trade in the region.
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Willow Lake
Brookings
Clark
Press Dispatch
Pair face larceny linked reform school sentence
Clarence Miner and an unnamed partner, foiled in a jail escape at Brown County, now face larceny charges with two years in a reformatory. In United States v Bert Gallagher of Willow Lake, a retrial was ordered after a 7:30 p.m. verdict failure, Bond set at 1500 dollars. Deadwood term begins May 20 and Pierre term begins June 10, Judge Wyman presiding.
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Clarence Miner
Brown County
United States
Bert Gallagher
Willow Lake
Gallaghers
Deadwood
Pierre
Wyman
Plan Graveling of Lake Madison Road
May 17. Lake Madison Chautauqua association board of directors discussed road conditions between Madison and the chautauqua grounds and plans for entertainment at the grounds. Nine directors attended. Arrangements are being made to improve the south road or the short cut to highway No 49 for use until the golf links road is ready, with improvements to start this week before the opening dance at the Lake Madison pavilion Saturday night.
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Lake Madison
Madison
Chautauqua Grounds
Lake Madison Chautauqua Association
Ball
English Motor Industry Employment Figures
The English motor industry employs about 270,000 persons.
Kidder Student Wins State Gorgas Essay Prize
Vernetta Marie Fisher, a Kidder high school junior, wins the South Dakota state prize in the Gorgas Memorial Envoy contest earning 320 dollars and a medal. Her essay, chosen by G H Erickson, advances to the national contest in Washington, D C, among 43 top U S entries. If awarded first nationally she gains a free trip to Washington and 250 in gold.
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Aberdeen
South Dakota
Kidder High School
United States
Washington, D. C
Oil roads between Pierre and Fort Pierre
Fifty thousand gallons of asphaltic road oil for 214 miles of highway No 14 between Pierre and Fort Pierre has been purchased by the state highway department. Oiling will start in June if the surface is dry enough, officials say, to reduce dust and improve traffic flow. The oil cost 2350 dollars and was bought from the White Eagle Oil company and will be applied by the Motor Haulage company of Minneapolis under state supervision.
Nevada Holds Smallest Population Among States
A note reports that Nevada has the smallest population among U S states, highlighting its relatively low resident count compared with other states and discussing implications for politics and resource allocation.
Volume of Business in Ninth District Smallers but Above March
Minneapolis reports April business volume in the ninth district and South Dakota was down from April last year but higher than March after seasonal adjustment. Debits held steady from last April in aggregate, with gains in Minneapolis and St Paul and declines elsewhere. Oil, freight, and farm income trends showed mixed results, butter prices rose, while many commodities fell. April cash crops hogs and dairy sales totaled 32.97 million versus 45.61 million a year earlier.
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Minneapolis
Federal Reserve District
South Dakota
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
St. Paul
Duluth-Superior
Counties Cannot Buy Stock For Profit
Pierre May 17 The South Dakota attorney general's office informs A B Jaynes water town states attorney that counties cannot purchase stock in a private corporation for profit. Jaynes asked if his county could enter a contract that might make it a stockholder to obtain gasoline for highway purposes. The attorney general says the county need not refuse the bid solely due to possible year end stock issuance.
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Pierre
South Dakota
A. B. Jaynes
Watertown
Jaynes
Bid Acceptance Debate Over Rebate Share Questioned
The remarks question an objection to accepting a bid tied to a rebate and stock share. The speaker implied no objection to approving the bid while scrutinizing the financial terms and ownership allocation.
Legion Booster Caravan Plans July Fourth Festivities
About 100 Huron Legionnaires traveled to Woonsocket to promote their July Fourth Fiftieth anniversary celebration and the San Bern county event. Two drum corps performed along the carnival midway while MCs addressed a large crowd. The celebration honors the Declaration of Independence signing in 1776, Huron's fifty year milestone, and early Central South Dakota settlement. The program runs from the evening of July 3 for two subsequent days.
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O. E. Weaton
Huron Legionnaires
Woonsocket
Beng
Sanbern County
Huron
South Dakota
Mitchell Legion Post Sponsors Woonsocket Celebration
The Mitchell American Legion post helped fund an entertainment event in Woonsocket. An estimated 140 attendees enjoyed the celebration. J O Donnell of Mitchell won a Packard sedan at the finale dance. he works for American Express in Mitchell. Judges included V L Weir C Fisher F B LeValle M Endre Doane Smith W L Hindes and H H Askew.
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Corpu
Mitchell American Legion ‘Post
Woonsocket
Peope
J. ©. O'Donnell
Mitchell
O'Donnell
American Express Company
V. L. Weir
C. ,. Fisher
Huron
F. B. LeValle
Wessington Springs
Matthew Endre
Doane Smith
W. L. Hindes
Artesian
H. H. Askew
Letcher
Forestburg Man Fined And License Revoked
Forestburg man Jones faced drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges before Judge R C this morning in Woonsocket. He was fined and had his license revoked after arrest by Officer Mike Helgeland. Sam Byrd, Yankee contends with Dusty Cook for the field post vacated by Murui in Georgia.
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Forestburg
Oked
Woonsocket
Jones
Forestbury
R. C
South Dakota
Iff
Mike Helgeland
Sam Byrd
Yankee Cwnvider
Dusty Cook
Murui
Georgia
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Asehom Company
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Een Ngw Hotel
Micollet
Washington Wennepin Avenues
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Manitoba
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