Farm price index holds at 91 in mid April report
BROOKINGS May 25 The farm price index for April 15 remained at 91, one point above the low in February. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics says the May 15 level will likely be lower than April, with small March to April changes and declines in hogs, eggs, cotton, and potatoes, while fruit and vegetable gains offset dairy, poultry, wool and hay. General commodity prices have also fallen, with the An analyst weekly index at 115 percent of the 1931 average on May 5, vs 107.6 percent on April 7.
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Brookings
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Federal Bureau
Annalist
R O T G Fete Held At University Of South Dakota
Vermillion May 25 Martial music and colored pennants marked the University of South Dakota drill field as the annual inspection of the university ROTC corps took place. Colonel T S Moorman of Omaha will inspect basic and advanced courses and military facilities. Battalions drilled, companies formed for physical and close-order drills, tent pitching, and extended order. A trench battle with machine guns rifles and 37 mm guns simulated battle conditions to test unit readiness. The corps aims to match its high War Department rating as the leading school in the corps area.
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University of South Dakota
University
T. 5S. Moorman
7Th Corps
Omaha
Neb
Universi
W. D. Powell
War Department
Gladys Pyle Invited to Address Young Republicans
Pierre May 25. Miss Gladys Pyle secretary of the state securities commission has been invited by the Republican National Committee to address the Young Republicans conference on June 11 and 12. The request was made by Mrs Ellis A Yost Director of the women's division of the national party organization. Miss Pyle has not decided whether she can attend.
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Gladys Pyle
Pierre
Misa Gladys Pyle
State Securities Commission
Republican National Committee
Ellis A. Yost
The
Nations’ Party Organization
Miss Pyle
Grade School Tests Are Given At Ames
May 2 Ames reports eighth grade examinations with students listed including Ella Johnson Artthac Minnie Heezen Wilda Rice Egit Lou Rob inson Theodore Stahl Leona Arbogast and Ernest Alex. Heezen school sixth and seventh grade noted under state manager c Gor tina WMAX Yankton. Senator Peter Norbeck of Redfield heads state committee. In 1950 South Dakota had a national finalist in the tonical Richard Dennis of Sioux Falls.
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Ames! Ames
Ames
Ella Johnson
Artthac
Minnie Heezen
Wilda Rice
Egit Lou Robinson
Theodore Stahl
Leona Arbogast
Ernest Alex
Heezen Schoo
AMED
F. c. Gortina
WMAX
Yankton
Orient Rational
Peter Norbeck
Redfield
South Datrota
He Tonical
Richard Dennis
Sioux Falls
Yan
Rural pupils take seventh and eighth grade examinations
Twenty one rural students from Grand Toxynship schools sat the seventh and eighth grade examinations at Wayland school on Thursday and Friday. Examiners Mr. Loveless and Walter Lima conducted the tests.
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Wayland
Grand Toxynship
Wayand School
Mr. Loveless
Walter Lima
Aberdeen Normal Selects Play Cast For Berkeley Square
Aberdeen May 2 The Northern State Teachers college will stage Berkeley Square in June with Prof Elwood Ramay directing elaborate English 1784 settings. Lead Peter Standish Harvey Swenson of Aberdeen plays the title role with Clive Acker Kate Pettigrew and Helen Pettigrew in supporting parts.
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Aberdeen
Berkeley Square
Northern State Teachers College
Elwood Ramay
Prof. Ramay
Peter Standish
Harvey Swenson
Clive Acker
Tom Pettigrew
Rose Rambun
Kate Pettigrew
Helen Kelly
Helen Pettigrew
Mable Murphy
Clive Acker Jr
Carolyne Hill
Ann John Schaal Throstle
Herbert Black
Barwick
Ie Christensen
Marjorie Front
Lillian Kuechler
Lewis Bartlett
Major Clinton - Vieja Lota
Miss Berrymore
the Duchess of Devonshire
Rick Wees Mace Tee Fitzpal
Duke of C
Raymond Commencement Honors A. A. Nelson at Church
Raymond seniors concluded commencement with a large gathering at the Presbyterian church. Clark's A. A. Nelson delivered the principal address. The program included processional, invocation, address by Nelson, music by the Girls' Glee Club, a poem, benediction, and class history.
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Raymond Raymond
Raymond
Presbyterian Church
A. A. Nelson
Clark
Rosie Hink
Invoralion
Cornwell Lelcome
Herber
Beauvais
Glee Club
Minnetonka
C. Hurlbut
Cornwell
Mrs Grant Crossman Elected South Dakota Delphians Leader
Mrs Grant Crossman of Sioux Falls was elected president of the South Dakota Delphians at the state convention in Sioux Falls. New officers include Mrs B B McDowell of Aberdeen as first vice president and Mrs A A Geiger of Sioux Falls as second vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Crossman
Delphians
Sioux Falls
South Dakota Delphians
B. B. McDowell
Aberdeen
A. A. Geiger
D. B. Rice
Britton
John Smock
E. H. Spike
Fred c. McCain
Rapid City
Pioneering Dakota mother dies in California
Memorial arrives for Mrs. Carrie M. Cleveland of South Dakota ancestry. She died at granddaughter’s home in Hollywood, California. Remains to be interred beside husband in Pleasant View cemetery Carthage with funeral at Congregational church Tuesday afternoon. In Madison, L N Pease earns Phi Sigma Pi emblem for distinguished service as naval president, sixth such award by national council in Detroit.
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Fioneer
Wey
California
Carthage
Carri M. Cleveland
South Dakota
E. B. Patten
Roy LeFever
Hollywood
Pleasant View
Congregational Church
Pease
Madison
L. N. Pease
T. C
Phi Sigma Fi
National Council
Detroit
Phi Sigma Pi
Wesleyan Broadcasts Mitchell Program In May
Under George Bohman head of speech at Dakota Wesleyan and Thomas Williams instructor of voice at the university, a Wesleyan program airs every morning at 10 o'clock from EGDA Mitchell. For months eager efforts brought fresh material as ten young men in KGDA territory seek to engage listeners with new content daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Mitchell
George Bohman
Dakota Wesleyan University
Thomas Williams
the Universe
EGDA
KGDA
Yankton College Hosts Masons Open Air Shakespeare
Yankton May 25 Members of the Masonic grand lodge and visiting Masons are invited by President G W Nash to attend Yankton college commencement week’s open air production of Shakespeare’s Merry Wives of Windsor at Garden Terrace theater. Wayne Nicholas Reeves Heights plays Falstaff with Mrs Ford and Mrs Page by Monica Klopping and Winifred Gress. The 17th anniversary of the Garden Terrace theater opening marks a promising, well cast performance under Sydney H K Spayde with special scenic effects and costumes.
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Yankton
Masonic Grand Lodge
G. W. Nash
Yankton College
Garden Terrace Theater
Meeting of the Masons
Garden Terrace
Sydney HK Spayde
Yankton College Department of Dramatics
Falstaff
Shakespeare
Wayne Nicholas
Ree Heights
Sir John
Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Page
Carpenter Club Ends Year With Debate On Juries
The Carpenter study club, 26 members, held its last meeting at the home of Oscar Carlson. President Mrs. W. A. Hicks led roll call with a current event. A debate on whether women should serve on juries split with Maud Hannigan for and Myrtle Cox against. The evening included readings, songs and social time. Mrs. Carlson served hot biscuits, creamed chicken, cake and coffee. The group adjourns for a three month vacation and will resume the first Thursday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Carpenter Study Club
Sirs
Oscar Carlson
W. A. Hicks
Maud Hannigan
Myrtle Cox
Wessington Club Plans Yard and Flower Contest
The Woman's Study club of Wessington will sponsor a better yard and flower garden contest this season. Children in groups by grade compete for three prizes in each group. A similar contest last year drew strong response and encouragement.
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Wessington
Woman's Study Club of
Seth
Groton Seniors End School Work
Groton high school graduation exercises closed with a program by the senior class. Harriet Simsonson delivered the salutatory, Floyd Holloran the valedictory, with other items by Robert Darling and Margaret Barth. Dr Alfred Hughes of Hamline University gave the commencement address. Diplomas were presented by W Craig to a list of graduates including May Aves, Margaret Barth, Florine Blair, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groton
Groton High School
Harriet Simonson
Floyd Hol Joran
Robert Darling
Margaret Barth
Alfred Hughes
Hamline University of Minneapolis
Eudora Spence
John Hoite
Lon Alta
Floyd Holloran
Ferri Newland
W. Craig
Board of Education
May Aves
Florine Blair
Gertrude Bulian
Eastern Yearbook Archives Reveals 1931 Trojan
Excitement at Eastern State Teachers College as the 1931 Trojan yearbook is distributed. The brown cover features a Trojan head and the theme traces evolution from prehistoric times to today. Dedication honors Dr. E C Higbie for eleven years as president, with sections for cartoon art and Sigma Tau Delta writings.
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Eastern
Madison
Eastern State Teachers College
Bufé Trojan
E. €. Highie
J. Jim and Wilson Teachers College
Washington, D. C
E. C. Higbie
Alpha Gamma Chapter
Sigma Tau Delta
George Moeller
Bryant
Ronald Best
Fedora
Ernest Wrare
Canistota
Jean Bixler
Katie Maloy
Salem
Tiso Larsen
Viborg
Ben Burris
Huron
Lois M. Drake
Exam Examinations Held for Seventh and Eighth Grades
In Ismond on May 25 specials the seventh and eighth grade state examinations were conducted by Miss Vera Werner and Mrs. William Toovey. Thirteen seventh graders and eleven eighth graders participated in the exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ismond
Vera Werner
William Toovey
Fall River Leads April Fire Loss in South Dakota
Pierre May 25. Damage totaling 133984.92 dollars was caused by 114 fires in 36 South Dakota counties during April. Fire marshal Don C. Lewis reported that Minnehaha County had the most fires, 18, with total damage 1420.76 dollars. Fall River County saw the largest single loss from a fire valued at 45500 dollars. Moody County recorded four fires totaling 25000 dollars, and Roberts County four fires totaling 16670 dollars. Other counties reported smaller damages, with Turner and many others listed.
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Moody County
Roberts County
Turner County
Aurora
Beadle
Bon Homme
Brookings
Butte
Campbell
Charles Mix
Clay
Cadington
Davison
Day
Devel
Dewey
Grant
Hamlin
Hanson
Hughes
Hutchinson
Hade
Fire cause report lists sparks and cigarettes among major origins
The fire marshal recorded 23 fires from known causes and 24 from unknown causes. Sparks caused 26 fires, cigarettes 11, with other causes including adjoin ing buildings 5 and ashes 3. The figures cover multiple locations named Jerauid Lawrence Lincoln McPherson Mellette Pennington Potter Spink Stanley Yankton and totals per place.
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Jerauid
Lawrence
Lincoln
McPherson
Mellette
Pennington
Potter
Spink
Stanley
Yankton
New Baggage Carrier Folds Into Spare Tire
A novel baggage carrier for automobiles folds into the spare tire mounted on the back of the car. The concept emphasizes compact storage and easy deployment for travelers needing extra luggage space without altering the vehicle’s exterior.
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Free Film
Olin Studio
Masons
Carpenter Club
Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic
Benj. Thomas
M. D
Robert W. Vance
Masonic Temple
Ruskin Park
Dave Munson
Berkeley Club
Bismarck, N. D
Fall River
Lewis
MC. A. Chicago
Lawrence Welk
America
Wolsey
Reginald Denny
Charlotte Greenwood
Leila Hyams
Cliff Edwards
Uality Food Stores
Jean of Arc
Frankfurters
Dakota
South Groceries
Wisconsin
Kellogg
Battle Creek
East Third St
Arlington
Dil & Quins
Artesian
Dana D. Jones
Brentford
Maytag Ta
Madsen Bros
J. M. Rasmussen
Cresraed
Jones
Armin Maytag
Ray Sawwell
Mer. DE Smet
Peter O'Hara
Doland
Paine & Prine Howe
Faulkton
Faulkton Howe Co
Highmore
H. H. Oakley Kroquois
Annin Maytag
Lake Preston
Gunderson
Maytag
Pecer
Newton
OWA
Northwestern
Washington Ave
North
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Oldham
C. 5
Cook Holwe
Pierre, Thompson & Barnes
Tulare
Tulare Maytag Co
Eset
Springs
Zisika
Gorl
Trader Horn
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