New Trophy Is Offered by Legion in South Dakota
Watertown October 2 Special A new trophy the Walte Dyce trophy will be awarded to the South Dakota post of the American Legion for the highest percentage of its average membership over the last two years on January 3, 1933. The trophy, donated by Mr. Deco, aims to boost membership drives. Department records show overall membership below last year, though larger posts report many cards pending. Adjutant J D Mullaney urges posts to enroll members before the Indiana conference. Previously a telegraphic roll call was used. this year cards will be carried by officers. Current totals show 118 cards at the department, with Frankfort and Norst noted in varying standings.
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Watertown
Walte. Dyce
South Dakota Post
Deco
South Dakota
Department
J. D. Mullaney
Mullaney
Jerry C. Kehm
Herrisburg
Hidisnapolis
Indianapolis
Frankfort Post
Norst
Wessington Child Breaks Both Arms
A 12-year-old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Koch of Wessington, fell from the schoolhouse steps. Both lower arm bones were broken and the fractured limbs have been set. He is reported to be as comfortable as possible.
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Wessington
and Koch
Nestheist i Wessington
Lake Preston O E S Special Program Honors Washington
Lake Preston Eastern Star held a Washington bicentennial program Tuesday evening to commemorate the nation's first president. The event opened with a flag drill by 10 youths, featured vocal selections by Mrs H Whinsley, and closed with Martha Bates presenting Thoughts from the memo of George Washington. Mrs W Peterman reviewed recent grand chapter meetings in Aberdeen.
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Lake Preston O. E. S
Lake Preston
Eastern Star
Washington
H. Whinsley
Bamber
George Washington
Martha Bates
Aberdeen
W. Peterman
Farmers Are Busy With Corn Picking In Wagner
Farmers in this community work harvest as labor prices stay low. Corn yields range from about 15 to 22 bushels per acre, goats yield around 9 to 12 bushels per acre, and other fields vary from seven to more than two. Grain markets are stagnant with little livestock trading. only cream eggs and some poultry move to meet groceries and needs as corn prices hover around 9 to 9.5 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shem
Ism
Fies
Vermillion Board Plans Bond Retirement If Offer Accepted
Vermillion school board proposes retiring 5000 dollars in bonds if bondholders accept a 22 offer. With interest cut off and a favorable bond market, the move would provide funds for taxpayers and reduce debt, seen as a prudent financial step.
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Vermillion Board
Vermillion
Board ‘of Education
Arrested Man Former Dry Worker Faces Federal Charges
In Aberdeen, Harry Boyd pleaded not guilty to allegedly imparting with a federal officer. The former prohibition enforcer, previously based in Aberdeen and Watertown, had moved from Dewey County after prior trials. A separate local note mentions Dr. Frets describing blue eyes as usually having a yellowish tint.
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Aberdeen
Harry Boyd
Irving H. Allchin
McCook
Tim
Watertown
Boyd
Dewey County
Pupils of Are Busy With Many Projects
Raymond October entry notes the third and fourth grades tracing Alaska maps with rivers mountains and cities. Fifth and sixth grades mold wax candies connected to Illumination unit. Seventh and eighth grades showcase articles from transportation unit at P T A meeting and start a continent trade map for Exchange of Commodities.
Pugsley To Be Chairman Of Government Education Society
Charles W. Pugsley president of State College accepts invitation to chair South Dakota branch of a nonpartisan society led by David Lawrence. The group aims to inform citizens and aid teachers with free government summaries and a monthly debate service for high schools and colleges nationwide.
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Brookings
Charles W. Pugsley
State College
United States Society
Theerganization
South Dakota
David Lawrence
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Breckenridge Sous
Calvin
Kowledge
Pugeley
Lawrence
Pugsley
American Land Grant College Association
Watertown Hunter Shot Accidentally
Watertown reports a hunter shot and severely wounded when a 12 gauge shotgun discharged accidentally by hunting companion Thomas Casey. William Walsh was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition with the shot just below the spine during pheasant hunting north of Ranville.
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Watertown
William Walsh
Thamas Casey
Ranvile
Walsh
Life Insurance at 34c a Day Offer
A strong old line life insurer promotes a liberal policy offering full death benefits of 106.06 and 5000 for accidental death. Eligibility ranges from ten to sixty years, with no medical exam or agent fees, and a claimed saving of 9 60 percent in selling expenses. Write to Union 4-245 for details and enrollment.
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America
Pew
Pio Sail
Wwill
Union
Fire Losses Rise in South Dakota Fires and Suspects
Pierre reports in the last three fiscal years fires increased while incendiary and suspect blazes grew. For year ended June 30 1933 there were 145 fires causing 1 852 595 dollars damage versus 173 fires and 1 786 514 dollars in 1932. Incendiary blazes numbered 32 with 115 751 dollars loss, up from 16 and 17 297 dollars. The 1930 figure lists 74 blazes and 948 403 dollars. More than 140 fires were investigated as suspects in 1992, far above prior years. There were 1258 fires including 526 dwellings and 153 stores and warehouses with major losses.
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Se Pierre
South Dakota
C. R. Horswill
Horswill
Berry vote disputed in bank probe claim
Vermillion reporter notes that Attorney General M. Q. Sharpe denied Tom Berry’s charge of voting against a 1929 banking department investigation. Sharpe cited the 1929 house journal showing Berry voting against the resolution granting only authority without funding.
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Vermillion
M. Q. Sharpe
Tom Ber
State Banking Department
Sharpe
House Journal
Berry
Freshmen At Wesleyan Hear Study Guidance
Freshmen at Wesleyan University receive guidance on study habits during fall term. Professor J A Van Rick lectures weekly on campus problems and personality development, urging moderation in freshman initiation and advising time management and dependable traits.
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Mitchell
Wesleyan University
J. A. Vane Rick
Lec Suring
van Kirle
Lterary
Wcietics
Armistice Day Observance Urged by Legion Posts
Watertown South Dakota special from department headquarters. All American Legion Posts are urged to observe Armistice Day with enhanced programs. In past years posts have held sports days parades and speaking programs to mark the cessation of hostilities on the western front.
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Legion
Watertown
American Legion
South Dakota
Department
Triplet Calves Born On Wagner Farm
On Joseph Holedauers farm near Wagner five miles from here triplet calves were born. All are of normal size and in good condition. The cow had produced quadruplets last year but they were immature and did not live.
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Wagner Farm
Wagner
Joseph Holedauers
Here
Pearl Jones Birthday Surprise Celebrated at Tulare Home
Surprise party held at Pearl Jones home in Tulare honors her birthday anniversary. Friends gathered to celebrate with cake and well wishes highlighting the cheerful community event.
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Tulare
Pearl Jones
Clothing relief and relief agency coordination urged
Madison reports emphasize clothing supply as a bigger relief issue than food in rural South Dakota with mortgage worries pressing farmers. Professor Deets calls for centralized welfare coordination, continued use of trained social workers, privacy for clients, and avoiding new agencies while stressing emergency relief over traditional case work. Also notes guests at Tulare Fort Pierre visitors.
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Madison
Neny
South Laket
South Dakaw
South Dako
South Dakota
Deets
Ig Foundation
Lake Preston Pupils study government in classroom talk
Lake Preston on October 27 held a discussion series led by Supt. A A Coulson. Students explored the evolution of political parties and the Electoral College, examining its pros and cons as they prepare for the upcoming presidential election on November 3. Continued talks on government functioning are planned this week.
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Lake Preston
Speeia
Coulson
Pat Haley Named District Legion Head in South Dakota
Watertown October 27 Special Pat Haley of Yankton has been named district commander of the seventh district of the American Legion in South Dakota. The appointment was announced by Department Commander H C Kehm of Harrisburg. Haley succeeds B J Skordahl of Vermillion. Haley has long been active in Legion affairs and is post adjutant at Yankton.
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Pat Haley
Legion
Watertown
Speciallyy P
Haley
Yankton
American Legion
South Dakota
H.C. Kehm
Harrisburg
B. J. Skordahl
Vermillion
Yackton Posit
Halloween Party at Tulare Church Pajors
The Epworth League entertained attendees at a Hal loween party in the church parlors in Tulare on October 21.
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Hallowe'en
Tulare
Epworth League
Series of Lectures on Making New China at Yankton College
Yankton College opens a lecture series led by a Yale or Harvard trained scholar detailing Asia’s awakening. Lectures include "Making New China" with speakers John Leman Garnes Now-Sb Fred C. Bitte, Jessiy Ree Taylor, Marcin. Additional events feature Shakespeare performances of Julius Caesar and Macbeth at Forbes Hall and Faust opera by Festival Opera Company with Howard Caruian, joined by Yankton college choir and symphony orchestra.
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John Leman Garnes
Fred C. Bitte
Jessiy Ree Taylor
Marcin
Julius Cagser
Forbes Hell
Faust
Festival Op Company
Howard Caruian
Count
Pheasants Plentiful in Wayland This Fall
Wayland sportsmen report a goodly number of pheasants this year, despite news of a lumberjacker’s death. The birds remain plentiful, and hunting efforts continue as in the prior year.
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Wayland
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Dr. G.,p, Frets
Holand
Raymond
Are
Brookings Raymond
Art Lenz
Wilmont Uecker Grove
Charles Hersom
Menry Kluess
Holds Berry
Deels
Tulare Tulare
Mes. J. Barkley
Fort Pierre
Albert Nesteel
Wan Rails
China
Lydia E. Pinklam
Mary Lidmila
Odebolt
Iowa
Paul Bransom
Bagheera
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