South Dakota Roads Costs Taxpayers Over Eight Million
The South Dakota highway department's annual report shows about two thirds of 7.275 million dollars spent during the fiscal year ending June 30 went to road construction. Maintenance accounted for roughly 30 percent, with snow removal totaling 167 thousand. The report covers 6,906 miles of road, 305 miles graded, 326 miles surfaced, and 23 railroad crossing signals installed, among other items. Receipts rose to 7.598 million with fuel and vehicle taxes contributing, plus federal aid and other sources.
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Pierre
South Dakota Highway Department
Comua
Hayay
General Department
Rigaway Department
Combined Thanksgiving Service at Willow Lake Churches
A joint Thanksgiving service by the Congregational Presbyterian and Reformed churches will be held Wednesday evening at 7220 Willow Lake. The public is invited to attend and participate in the ecumenical observance.
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Willow Lake
Congregational
Woman Wins Prizes in Rattlesnake Eradication Contest
South Dakota game and fish department prizes total five dollars for three runners up and ten dollars to top collector Fred Davis of Cheyenne Agency who submitted 252 rattles. Other winners include Mrs S L Wegner Midland R E Waugh Reva and Ed Lange Hayes with 211 108 and 100 rattles. Two more women entered, Mrs George Jackson Interior and Mrs Orville Buhike Edgemont. Prizes posted by anonymous donor. Audits division examiners counted rattles.
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George Jackson
Interior
Orville Buhike
Edgemont
Cet
Division of Audits and Accounts
Range Livestock In Good Condition
Range livestock in western South Dakota ranges remained in good condition through October and are prepared for winter. New feed from September rains allowed grazing on pastures once depleted. Northwestern areas face limited grass with winter feeding starting. grains purchased due to short crop from grasshoppers and drought. South parts report ample winter pastures and grain supplies for ranches.
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Sioua
Semur
Kota
FSA Medical Program Draws 215 Families in Sully County
In Sully County the FSA medical program reports enrollment of 215 of 394 eligible families. John Dolan says the investment totals 3440 dollars in the medical program. The Farm Security Administration has loaned 3546 dollars to enrolled families.
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FSA
Sully Onida
Sully County
John
J. Dolan
Dolan
Farm Security Administration
Wessington Teachers Attend IDEA Convention in Mitchell
The entire Wessington faculty travels to Mitchell for the S D E A convention this week. Some teachers left Sunday with the rest departing Monday morning. E Wheelock president of the Wessington board of education spoke at a sectional meeting Monday.
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IDEA
Wessington
Wessington School
Mitchell
E. ¥. Wheelock
Wessington Board of Education
Relief Corps to Sponsor Movie at Majestic Theatre
The Women’s Relief Corps met with 20 members present in Frankfort on Thursday Special Saul Meredith reporting. President Mrs Prorence Jones led the session as the group voted to sponsor a moving picture at the Majestic Theatre on November 27 and 28. Lunch was served by a committee headed by Mrs Clara Schone.
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Extension Club
Rockham
Southwest Hillsdale Club
Art Wielson
Ann VanAhn
Fred Strassberg
Mandy Stammer
Mandy Summer
Relief Conps
Frankfort
Saul Meredith Post
Women's Relief Corps
Prorence Jones
Majestic Theatre
Clara Schone
Marion Gail Steward Hosts Sunday School Class Event
In Frankfort on Friday evening Marion Gail Steward entertained her Sunday School class. Activities included bingo and a taffy pull. Class officers were elected: Vera Wiles president and Lucille Phillips secretary-treasurer.
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Frankfort
Marion Gail Steward
Vera Wiles
Lucille Phillips
Frankfort High Students On Vacation Amid S D E A Meet
Frankfort high school students enjoy a vacation this week as faculty attend the S. D. E. A. convention at Mitchell. Grades stay in session through Wednesday before a two day Thanksgiving recess.
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Frankfort
Frankfort High School
Mitchell
Langland Heads College Writers
Arthur Langland of Dakota Wesleyan University was elected president of the South Dakota Collegiate Press Association at its 22nd annual meeting on the Wesleyan campus. Helen Noteboom was named vice president and Lloyd OConnor secretary, with advisors from Brookings and Northern.
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Mitchell
Arthur Langland
Dakota Wesleyan University
South Dakota Collegiate Press+ Association
Wesleyan
Langland
Doland
South Dakota
Helen Noteboom
Lloyd O'Connor
Northern
Drs. Donaldson
Brookings and
Northsth
Katherine Kenny
Huron
Wayne Abberle
Sioux Falls
Glen Parker
Paul Dye
Paul Northroaten
Augustana
Joseph Robbie
University
Aberdeen
Northern Normal
Thase
Millions Of Trees To Be Planted In State Next Spring
Eight and one half million trees will be planted by the Forest Service in field shelterbelts across eastern South Dakota next spring. About 1600 farms in 16 counties will host belts stretching roughly 800 miles. Trees are drought resistant and locally sourced to suit South Dakota conditions.
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Sroukings
South Dakota
A. .L. Ford
United States
New York City
San Francisco
Minnesota
Wyoming Line
Erwin Community Club Plans Christmas Operetta
Erwin Nov 22 program featured Rev Walters address and school music. Third and fourth grade rhythm band, junior high glee club under Mrs Hauek, and a cornet solo by Mr Richardson entertained. Mrs C Buchele elected library board. Christmas operetta planned. Lunch served after.
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Erwin
Walters
Erwin Community Clius
Hauek
Richardson
C. Buchele
GQ To Rapid City Visit Family In South Dakota
GQ and Mr and Mrs Howard with children travel to Rapid City to visit Mrs Howard’s mother. They left Saturday and Mr Howard is employed on a highway project near Murdo.
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Rapid City
Hines Asks More Aid For Schools
Mitchell reports state superintendent I F Hines urged South Dakota lawmakers to provide at least 1 500 000 for school districts by 1939. He said current aid is inadequate, noted per capita replacement tax shortfalls, and pressed for expanded vocational and technical education alongside liberal arts programs.
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Supt
Hines
South Dakota
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