Weeks Addresses PTA Convention in Aberdeen
I D Weeks, South Dakota schools chief, urged PTA leaders to back a long term education program and coordinated action with other groups. He outlined issues from school funding to administration and legal code, noting unequal taxing units and property valuation declines since 1935 that tighten district budgets.
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Aberdeen
South Dakota Parents and Teachers Association
I. D. Weeks
Weeks
South Dakota
Peno Schools Form P T A Associations
Patrons of East and South Peno schools organized a P T A unit with about fifty attendees. Miss Anna Goldsmith spoke on objectives of FIA, readings were given by Helen Xller and Opal Hansen, and officers were elected Art Evenson president George Fawcett vice president Louise Tieg secretary John Single treasurer.
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Peno
P. T
Highmore
South Peno
Anna Goldsmith
Helen Xller
Opal Hansen
Art Evenson
George Fawcett
Louise Tieg
John Single
Initch
North Pemo
South Wan Order
Hyde Co Woman Taken Ill in Chicago Event
Emma Vondra, Hyde County, attending the Century of Progress in Chicago, fell ill with appendicitis and underwent surgery. Her brother John Vondra reported she is convalescing nicely after hospitalization. Jerry Volek of Northern Hyde County stayed with the party.
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Highmore
Nuss
Emma Vondra
Century of Progress
Chicago
John Vondra
Miss Vondra
Jerry Volek
Hyde County
North Eagle School Hosts Parents In Social Studies Broadcast
North Eagle pupils showcased six weeks of social studies work to visiting parents with a radio broadcast presented Monday afternoon. Teacher Miss Gwen Hochstrasser led the program and lunch was served, giving guests a clear view of classroom activities.
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North Eagle School
Highmore
Gwen Hochstrasser
Woonsocket Women Host Bridge Party Weekenders
Mrs. R. L. Crosswait and Mrs. R. W. Griffith hosted bridge evenings in Woonsocket on Thursday and Friday. Prizes went to Mrs. A. R. Bratsberg and Mrs. Darrel Parsons on Thursday, and to Mrs. W. W. Basham and Mrs. D. H. Brewster on Friday. Lunch was served after play each night.
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Woonsocket
R. L. Crosswait
R. W. Griffith
A. R. Bratsberg
Darrel Parsons
W. W. Basham
D. H. Brewster
Marriage Hailed On Return To Cavour
A crowd welcomed home Mr and Mrs Bell at the Wilbur Bell residence in Cavour after their wedding a week earlier. Mrs Bell, formerly Miss Mary Lovett, and Mr Bell, manager of the Atlas elevator, are longtime local residents now settled at the Landrgan home in this area.
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Cavour
Wibur Bell
Mrs. Bell
Landrgan
Bell
Mary Lovett
Mr. Bell
Atlas Elevator
Gamble Store Opens at Springs in Woodman Lodge Hall
Leischner Bros local WNAX service station managers opened a Gamble agency store Friday in the Woodman lodge hall lower floor beside the WNAX station. The store offers tires hats oil paint and other items typical of Gamble stores.
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iGamble
Wellington Springs
Leischner Bros
WNAX
Gamble
Woodman Lodge
P. T. A. Study Club Formed At Virgil
A PTA study club was formed in Virgil to meet application requirements. Officers elected: Mrs. R. Spiers president, Mrs. D. H. Hames Lee treasurer, and Mrs. H C Holtey as treasurer. Meetings set for Wednesday evenings on the fourth week of each month. A new novel acclaimed in America and Europe sold 389 copies in its first two months.
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Virgil Virgil
R. Spiers
D. H. Hames
Lee
H.C. Holtey
America
Europe
Highmore Family Hosts Bow Guests at Judge Whitcher Home
Mr and Mrs Albert Senn and their Bowdie Pioneer editor and former Highmore girl sister visit County Judge J L Whitcher and family in Highmore on Sunday. The Senns are from Bow Die South Dakota and are hosted by the Whitcher family.
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Highmore Family
Highmore
Albert Senn
Bowdie
S. D
J. L. Whitcher
Senn
American Legion Lake Preston Remodel Expands Hall Space
The Lake Preston American Legion posts remodeling to remove partitions creates one large main hall with a rear serving room and two front reception rooms. The revised layout aims to entertain larger groups more commodiously.
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Preston Legion
Lake Preston
American Legion of
Legion
Elect Officers M. E. Ladies' Aid
Members of the M. E. Ladies Aid in Virgil held a quilting bed in the church parlors for an all day meeting to finish the aid quilt. Officers elected include Mrs. D. H. Barnes as president Mrs. George Cook as vice president Mrs. WM. Thomas as secretary and Mrs. W. C. Denison Jr as treasurer.
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M. E. Ladies’ Aid
Virgil
M. E. Ladies Aid
Aid
D. H. Barnes
George Cook
WM. Thomas
W. C. Denison
High School Invites Surrounding Schools to Football Game
The text notes a high school inviting nearby schools without football programs to attend a game at reduced prices. Country school students and first-time football attendees will be admitted free, encouraging broader community participation in the event.
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Sansa
Boxe
Selec
Bani
Marion Earthe
Verseland
Legion To Show War Equipment In Public Displays
American Legion posts in the state may obtain cannons and caissons by paying packing and transportation charges. Write Major R. L. Chavin, Office of Chief of Ordinance, Washington, D. C. for charge details. Displays could be placed in public squares or at post meeting grounds to educate younger generations about World War equipment.
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Watertown
American Legion
R. L.chavin
Office of
Chie of Ordinance
Washington, D. C
Department
Legion
Road Reconstruction Near Cavour Expands Relief Work
A large crew begins Center township road work running jet from the pavement through Valley township six miles west of Cavour. The project provides relief for workers unable to join the federal effort on Highway No. 14 west of Cavour.
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Cavour
Center Township
Valley Township
Trees Die From Dry Winter Spell In South Dakota
Brookings reports warn that lack of moisture and surface freezing cause winter kill in trees. Extension horticulturist J J Ford says watering late before freeze up prevents thirst roots can’t reach moisture until spring. about several barrels per tree aid protection. A 13 pound platinum nugget was found in the Ural mountains.
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South Dakota
J J. L. Ford
State College
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