Redfield FFA Introduces Low-Acid Sorghum Seed Cane
Redfield FFA members report success in growing Black Amber sorghum with low prussic acid content. Tests by South Dakota State College prove safety, aiming to produce 1900 to 2000 pounds of certified seed for distribution. Seed to be sold at ten cents a pound, with isolation to prevent crossbreeding.
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Redfield
FFA
John Schroeder
Redfrrd
R. W. van
Chemistry Department
South Dakota State College
Brookings
R. ¥. Diggins
Beauty Shop Closes in Geddes as Lukers Move
Mrs G Luker and daughter Mable close their Geddes beauty parlor. Ernest Feistner ferries equipment to Sioux Falls. Mable Luker heads to a cosmetic shop job with sister Lydia and Albert Luker of Vermillion. Remaining locals continue to Vermillion for schooling.
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Geddes Lane
Get
G. Luker
Mable
Geddes
Wics
Luker
Mabel Luker
Ernest Feistner
Miss Luker
Lydia Lukes
Albert Luker
Vermillion
Sioux Falls
Farewell Given For Ferguson Family
Two railroads of loyal Rebekahs visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ferguson north of town for an evening gathering. A shower of handkerchiefs was presented to Mrs. Ferguson as part of a farewell event and socializing followed the visit.
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Ferguson
Frankfort
Rebekahs
Harry Ferguson
Springs Pupils Heat Program on Alcohol
WESSINGTON SPRINGS Oct 1 A Frances Willard program was held at the high school auditorium. Miss Mary Doughty of WCTV led the program. Speakers included Rev Kearton coach Wheeler and E H Zillox with talks on alcohol and its effects and the scientific and psychological standpoints. A quartet with Winona Boughton and others performed a song.
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Lfe
Frances Willard
M. B. Wheeler
E. H. Zilllox
D. D. Brady
Pioneer Robert Perry Dies in Seattle at 73
Robert William Perry longtime Ree Heights and Highmore resident died in Seattle Washington on September 4 after long illness. He was born March 21 1885 married Mabel Talbott April 30 1885 and operated a mercantile business in Highmore for over twenty years. Survived by widow nine children Hila Myrt le Grace Ruth Lois Bess Leona Glen funeral held at Green Lake Funeral Home Seattle with Rev Leach.
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Seattle
Highmore
Fot Highmore
Wash
Robert William Ferry
Ree Heights
Horn
Lowville
Mabel Talbott
Perry
Hila
Myctle
Grace
Ruth
Lois
Bess
Leona
Glen
Green Lake Funeral Home
Mr. Leach
The
Christian Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Rebekah Lodge Holds Anniversary Program at Wessington
The Morning Star Rebekah Lodge met with good attendance in Wessington. A door prize went to Mrs L R Chesebro. Miss Finn a Allen and Mrs Ray King led the program marking the founding of the Rebekah Degree.
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Wessington Lodge
Weslington
Morning Star
Rebekah Lodge
L. Rchesebro
Fxnna Allen
Ray King
Rebekah
Howard Crocs
Mabel Alatie
L. BR. Chesebro
F. D. Fitch
Charles Metschke
Sam Bungum
Enoch Hutchinson
Redfield Plans Fifth Annual Homecoming Festivities
Redfield prepares for homecoming and bargain day on Oct results include a torchlight parade, pep meeting with bonfire, class boat parade with prizes, and a Groton game at the Northwest Conference, all featuring free admission and a citywide boost from merchants and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Redfield
Rian
Plainview Academy
Main Street
Tlore
Groton
Golden Pheasant
Chamber of Commerce
Redfield Merchantx
Bob Pennington
Armory
Extension Club Hosts Farewell Party for Meyers
The Carlyla Extension Club and families gathered at the Otta Kunze home to honor Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Meyers as they leave for Lewis, Illinois. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Howard of Lewis. The club presented a gift and a luncheon followed.
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Extension Club
Alpena
Carlyla Extension Club
Otta Kunze
A. H. Meyers
Lewis, Il
Honoring Newlyweds Elsworth and Elsworth Thompson
A reception at Mrs. Louisa Thompson's home honored Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Thompson on their recent marriage and return from a Black Hills honeymoon. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thompson who celebrated their second wedding anniversary as well.
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Elsworth Thompson
Louisa Thompson
Thomas Thompson
Black Hills
Mobridge
Jensen Predicts Brighter Days for South Dakota
Aberdeen October 1 Gov Leslie Jensen told local dancers at a military ball that South Dakota may again boast the highest per capita wealth in the union He praised efforts to curb grasshopper damage detailing a federal bait supply increase and warned the highway commission if dustless travel from Aberdeen to Pierre isn t achieved within a year He urged pride in South Dakotans and quoted Only game fish swim upstream.
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Aberdeen
Leslie Jensen
South Dakota
Union
Rand
Jensen
Pierté
Highway Commission
South
Beadle Farm Sale Draws Crowd Fair Prices
A good crowd attended the Brumet farm sale at Brumet farm this week. Horses cattle and a few hogs brought good prices while farm machinery sold below value. The Brumets plan to move to the Black Hills in a few days. Lunch was served on the grounds by the Bonilla Ladies Aid.
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Beadle
Wolsey
Brumet Farm
Brumets
Black Hills
Bonilla Ladies Aid
Corn Field Near Hitchcock Yields 30 Bushels Per Acre
A white corn field on the Smith farm near Hitchcock is reported to yield 30 bushels per acre. Planted early on ground that grew corn last year, it stands out as the most productive field in the area.
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Hitchuck
New T
Smith Farm
Hitchcock
State College Enrollment Up
Enrollment figures from State College registrar D. B. Doners show 101% attendance after the first week, a new high and up nearly nine and a half percent from 985 last year. Women's registration rose, with 300 women enrolled across five divisions including Agriculture, Engineering, Home Economics, General Science, and Pharmacy and Nursing Education. aviation trades students are excluded from the general totals.
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Brookings
D. B. Doners State College
Aviation Mechanics
Regis
Registrar Reports Freshmen Surge At Local College
The registrar tallies 125 new freshmen or transfers. The overall undergraduate headcount lists 405 freshmen 295 sophomores and 135 seniors with 21 percent juniors. The 1938 senior class remains average in size despite the 1954 dip. There are 13 graduate and WW Special students in addition to undergraduates.
Frankfort P T A opens with new secretary elected
Miss Mira Saterlee led the first P T A meeting with Mr. Hackett on piano. Miss Marguerite Jones was elected secretary to replace Mrs. Troutman who moved away. A delegate to the state convention at Mitchell Oct 2022 was approved. The program theme is The Child at School with discussion led by Mrs. E A Kearmey.
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Frankfort
Mira Saterlee
P. T. AL
Hackett
Pingo
Marguerite Jones
Troutman
Mitchell
L. H. Peterson
E. A. Kearmey
P.T. A
I l
P. T. A. Meeting Set At School October 15
A regular P. T. A. meeting will be held in the school building Tuesday evening October 15. The faculty will host the program and lunch will be served.
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T. A
Hitchcock
Sperialy
Pirate Journal Staff at Highmore Publishes Seventh Volume
The Pirate Journal, Highmore High School weekly student paper, enters its seventh volume as part of the Highmore Herald. Supt Kenneth Harkness oversees the journalism program with Mitchell High School roots. Editor in chief Marguerite Valent and a full student staff cover news, sports, features, and grade notes for the school.
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Pirate Journal
Highmore
Orst Highmore High School
Hishmore Herald
Kenneth Harkness
Supt. Hiness
Mitchell High School
Moarguerite Valent
Marjorie Hamiin
Fern Atkinson
Mildred Volz
Faye Peddicard
Ever de Gooyer
Lowell Rumestad
Lyte Elfrink
Barcelle Murphy
Marie Christensen
Maybel Carpenter
Marjorie Shas
Wilmy Schorzman
Eileen Parker
John Ralston
Orville Peterson
Marion Christensen
Helen Hope Hawkins
Heles Mesick
Visits in Newell Lane by Mrs Swenson
Mrs Bert Swenson returned to a two week visit at the home of her daughter Mrs F W Noltensmeier in Newell She came by train to Plankinson where her husband met her She reports crops good at Newell and fine vegetables from irrigated gardens.
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Newell Lane
Bert Swenson
F. W. .Noltensmeier
Newell
Plankinson
Finn
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Washington
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Tuewlay
Huron
Lloyd Snyder
Euron
Dr. Sorenson
Miller Women’s Club
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W. G. Redmond
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Methodist Ladies Aid Society
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Albert Westlund
Tessie Schaap
Pete van Houten
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