Century Old Elm Killed By Drought At Huddleston Grove
Pioneer Lars Whitney recalled a 100 year old elm in Huddleston's Grove near Wessington Hills south of Wellington that died in the drought. He noted the tree marked by century events and referenced 19th century gatherings and local history.
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Huddleston’s Grove
Wessington Hills
Wellington
Lars Whitney
Whitney
John Mcintos
Suzan B. Anthony
Ney
Times
Huror
Norwegian Lake
Doug Bard
Mace Garciay
Robinson
Luke Robinson
Wessington
Groove
Green's Grove
Green's Gulch
Merritt's Grove
Hud Gleston
Shower Held For Bride To Be Vesta Falconer
Lake Preston October 18 Special to honor the upcoming marriage of Miss Vesta Falconer a shower was hosted at Mrs Cecil Grants home with about thirty guests. Her mother Mrs Hi Falconer gave a second shower for about twenty guests. Miss Falconer will wed Idor Paulson of Arlington on Wednesday October 23 at her parents home and then make their home in Arlington.
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Lake Preston
Vesta Falconer
Cecil Grant
Hi. Falconer
Miss Falconer
Idor Paulson
Arlington
Lake Preston Band to Perform at Brookings Hobo Day
Lake Preston high school band accepts invitation from State College to play at Brookings on Hobo Day. Under director H A Ashbaugh the group will give a morning concert and march in the parade. In the afternoon band members will attend the college football game as guests.
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Lake Preston
State College
Brookings
H. A. Ashbaugh
Military planners assess De Bono and Graziani lines in Abyssinia
The piece analyzes De Bono moving toward Makale with about 133,000 rear troops, Ethiopians around Addis Ababa under Haile Selassie, and Graziani facing water and supply hardships while advancing 30 miles toward Harar. Mussolini reportedly struggles to feed his army, buying beef from British colonies in South Africa at high prices.
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de Bono
Aduwa
Makale
Haile Selassie
Addis ‘Ababa
Addis Ababa
Nona
Teither
Mussolini
Graziani
da Bons
Harar
South Africa
Mora
Army Menu Changes Rumored Ox Tail Soup Considered
A line in a wartime report hints at menu changes as the favorite Italian army dish may be replaced by ox-tail soup. The note underscores cautious optimism about edible options amid military supply concerns.
Stangeland Rites To Be Tomorrow
Ole Stangeland of Hetland dies of pneumonia at 82 in Lake Preston. Funeral set for Saturday at Whitewood church with Rev Sun de of Arlington officiating. burial in Whitewood cemetery. He was a pioneer homesteader near Helland, active in county affairs, and leaves ten children and his wife.
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Stangeland
Lake Preston
Ole Stangeland
Het-land
Whitewood
Sunde
Arlington
M Stengfeland
Helland
Oscar
Troquois Farm Girl Trailed by Jinx in OLI
Dorothy Brandrup of Iroquois suffered toe injury when a rifle discharged while she rode a car radiator on rough road. Earlier that fall she tumbled through a window during a family scuffle, cutting her knee and needing five stitches from a physician.
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Troquois
Jinx
Large nonnative pine snake spotted near Preston
A large five foot two inch pine snake was seen about six miles west of Preston. The nonnative snake likely migrated from farther west. The sighting occurs as plans for the high school carnival are set for October 24.
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Preston
Fula
Honors visitor St Lawrence entertains guest from Ancheim
Mrs Flossie Stedman hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering in St Lawrence in honor of Mrs Fred Alternow visiting from Ancheim California. The guests enjoyed conversation and fancy work during the pleasant afternoon event.
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ST. Lawrence
Flossie Stedman
Fred Alternow
Ancheim
Calif
Aid program at Community church pledges planned
A Ladies Aid supper and short program at the La dies Aid hall in St Lawrence on Thursday evening gathered Community church members to raise pledges for the coming year.
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ST. Lawrence
Ladies Aid Hall
Raspberry Reds Dormitory Play Amazes Local Audience
St Lawrence dormitory pupils presented a two act play Raspberry Red in the school gymnasium Thursday night. The production drew an enthusiastic audience and the other acts completed a fine evening of entertainment.
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ST. Lawrence
South Dakota motor vehicle costs rise in nine months
Secretary of State Myrtla Morrison released figures showing the motor vehicle department and secretary of state office operated at savings of 10 205 75 during the first nine months of 1935 versus 1932 when Coyne of Ft Pierre led the office. Monthly totals show 49 142 09 for motor vehicles and 6 442 58 for the secretary of state's office this year compared with 36 204 43 and 99 685 99 in 1932. During January through September 1935, 147 360 autos and 25 744 trucks were registered, up 4 805 autos and 3 076 trucks from 1934, with a total gain since Oct 1 1932 of 15 813. Morrison compares administration expenses with those of her Republican predecessor.
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Pierre
Myrtla Morrison
South Dakota Motor Vehicle Department
Secretary of State
5. Coyne
Ft. Pierre
Miss Morrison
Motor Vehicle Department
Morrison
First South Dakotan Enters Chicago Show
Tod Engeloretsa, a Walworth county farmer from near Selby, becomes the first entrant from South Dakota for the International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago. He will showcase white dent corn, with free rail transport provided by the North Western Railroad for samples sent to Ralph Johnston in Brookings before November 15.
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Chicago
South Dakota
Tod Engeloretsa
Walworth County
Selby
North Western Railroad
Ralph E. Johnston
Brookings
South Dakota Crop Improvement Association
Miss Loraina Merr and Joseph Hefter wed at St Josephs
Miss Loraina Merr and Joseph Hefter were married at St Josephs Catholic church Oct 15 with Rev Franc Cronin officiating. They will reside on a farm near Osage Town where Hefter has farmed since leaving teaching in the community.
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Doland Doland
Lorraina Merr
Joseph Hefter
St. Joseph's Catholichurch
Franc Cronin
Osage
Hefter
Funeral for Mrs. Anton Neu senior held in Erwin
Funeral services were conducted Monday in Erwin for Mrs. Anton Neu senior who died Friday after a prolonged illness. A pioneer of the west Bethany community, she was remembered for her long-standing involvement in local life.
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Erwin Erwin
Anton Neu
Ladies Aid Plans October 28 Bazaar and Supper
The Congregational church at Lake Preston announces its annual supper and bazaar on October 28. The event will start with an afternoon bazaar and conclude with a supper followed by an auction to finish the day’s activities.
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Lake Preston
Ladies Aid of the Congregational Church
Red Army Climbs Mt Kazbak Sets Stalin Bust on Summit
A battalion of Red Army troops ascended Mt Kazbak, 18,540 feet, carrying full field gear. They installed a bust of Stalin at the ice crowned peak, signaling a symbolic achievement for Soviet forces in the region.
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RED Army
Tiflis
Kazbak
Stalin
State College To Get Dormitories
BROOKINGS Oct 18 The application of South Dakan State college for two dormitories to be constructed with PWA funds has been deemed legally feasible and will be considered when another PWA allotment is available. Governor Berry reports the plan cleared legal doubts, with a 45 percent grant and 60 percent loan via a development association, dormitories on college land to be state property, saving future special appropriations.
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Berry
Horatio B. Backers
Public Works
Washingwn
Public
State College
Col
The
Development Association
Pugsiey
State Attorney General's Office
Walter Conway
Cavour Couple To Fete Anniversary
Cavour Oct 18 Special Mr and Mrs G Kauth of Cavour celebrate their golden wedding on Oct 29 with open house all day They were married at Harrold in 1886 and have lived in South Dakota over 50 years Friends and neighbors are invited to call on the couple on their anniversary day
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Cavour
M Irs. G. Kauth
Kauth
Harrold
South Dakota
Hauth
League Meeting At Redfield Advances Economic Equality Drive
A large gathering of delegates from 22 counties met in Redfield high school to organize a League for Economic Equality. The group pressed for U S Supreme Court approval of the AAA in a pending case while speakers urged parity with industry and constitutional support for the ASA.
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Redfield Redfield
League For Economic Equality
Supreme Court of the United States
AAA
James Paulson
Chairman
Spink County Wheat Committee
Bya Schwartz
Wendell
The
Sioux City Tribune
X. Way
Watertown
Peter Nogodle
O. L. Brownlee
ASA
Truck Operators To Assemble In Huron
SIOUX FALLS Oct 15 A statewide meeting for all South Dakota truck operators will be held at 1 30 Saturday afternoon in Huron. R D Springer of the Sioux Falls traffic bureau says L Timmons is chairman of the state wide committee that called the event and invites all Dakota truckers. The new federal law for truck operations will be fully explained.
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Huron
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
R. D. Springer
L. Timmons
Winner
Springer
Copper articles found in Egyptian king tombs
Vermillion Oct 18 articles say copper artifacts were discovered among the tombs of Egyptian kings who returned as early rulers. The report notes metal items survived ancient burial contexts and may shed light on the era's craftsmanship and burial customs.
Chemistry Professor Haines Highlights at Dukon Club Meeting
A. L. Haines, a chemistry professor, addressed the Faculty Research club of the University of South Dukon at its October 16 meeting. The talk covered foundational chemical concepts and potential research directions for the department.
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A. L. Haines
University of South Dukon
Cavour Pastor Is Feted At Farewell
A farewell party at Cavour hall honored Rev. C D Arms and his family as they prepare to move to Leola D. Cavour M E churches, where Arms will take the Leola charge, was six years of service. The event featured games and gifts, Eckmann orchestra, and a luncheon hosted by the Ladies Aid. The Sev George Brown will lead Sunday service.
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Cavour
Savour
Cavour Hall
C. D. Arms
Leyola
Arms
Pearl Creek
M. E. Churess
Eckmann Orchestra
Olte Lather
Ladies Aid
Sev
George Brown
Farmer Erwin Delivers Premium Elevator Goods Southeast of Engin
Local farmer Stelpe Erwin, residing southeast of Engin, reports successful harvests with elevators delivering quality bushels. The claim notes stable yields and strong grain quality from the season, reflecting optimism for regional agriculture.
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Crorp
Erwin
C. Stelpe
Engin
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