Varied Homemaker Program Held At State Fair Grounds
Miss Nellie McCoughlin will preside at the Tuesday homemaker program on the State Fair grounds. Morning sessions feature party cakes, old glass as a hobby, and ways of making the bowne attractive. Afternoon events include talks on sugar industry, an Alaskan tour, wood finishes, hospitality, and smart appearance, with music by duets and ensembles from 9 until 5.
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Nellie McCoughlin
Loftus II, Ward
Anna Kaiser
M. A. Pike
Bon Homme County
Melba Johnson
Charles Mix
Harry Doty
Douglas County
H. A. Goodenough
Annabelle Brakke
George Mouse
Lake County
Fred Roling
McCook County
Frieda Schroder
Fred Smith
Grant County
Bert Waldo
Roberts County
Laughlin
Mingus
Ethel Rausch
K. Dehapp
Davison County
Mildred Gvladay
Hanson County
Joxyce Young
Quality Abounds in Poultry Show
I Morgen Asbjeld, Alcester, poultry judge in charge of the waterfowl department, says quality rather than quantity defines this year s poultry exhibits. He notes the waterfowl division has a complete representation and outstanding quality compared with previous years. New Hampshires appeared to be a notable breed.
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I. Morgen Asbjeld
Alcester
Asbjela
New Hampshires
Birds Grow Rapid in South Dakota Section
Asbjeld notes a quick rise in entries of a certain breed, basing his assumption on the volume of registrations. He describes the birds as of good quality and believes them the best choice for this part of South Dakota once acclimated.
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Asbjeld
South Dakota
Notify Farmers Of Allotment Yield 1940 Wheat Acreage
Farmers receive notification of their 1940 wheat acreage allotment and yield per Beadle County Agricultural Conservation committee chair Eli F. Martin. Farmers should contact their committee man before seeding winter wheat to be eligible for price adjustment payments and crop insurance, and to avoid penalties if sowing beyond allotment. The closing date for insurance is September 15, 1939 or when feeding begins, whichever occurs first.
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Eli F. Martin
Beadle County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Newcomers May Shake Up Standings In Auto Races
South Dakota State Fair auto races draw outsiders as freighted by growing prestige. Invaders including Jimmy Wilburn and drivers from Blakely, Cincinnati, Shreveport, Dalton, Hollywood, Tampa, Hammond, Houston join Huron locals Kenneth Larson and Eddie Wagner for a 1 pm time trials and 2 30 pm heats under IMCA, with Dan McDonald, Grable, Kris tan and Shaw among contenders.
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Huron
Hansen
Taidwest
C. B. Hansen
Fair
Gus Schrader
Emory Gollins
South Dakota Exposition
State Fair Raceway
Minneapolis
Schrader
Collins
Almong
Crash" Waller
Blakely
Tommy Kristan
Cincinnati
Kirk Washburn
Shreveport
Don McDonald
Dalton
Mass
Champeau
Fitzgerald
Dave Champeau
Hollywood
Calif
Shane Fitzgerald
Tampa
Fla
Harold Shaw
Indianapolis
Bud Bardy
Hammond
Ind
Cotton” Grable
Blonde Daredevil
Houston
Tex
Soutta Dakota
Kenneth Larson
Eddie Wagner
Aberdeen
Earl Matrow
Hank Wiggins
Sioux Falls
International Motor Contest Association
Farmers urged to review crop insurance options for wheat
The closing date for spring wheat crop insurance is not yet set. Farmers in the 1940 Agricultural Conservation Program may pay premiums in cash, wheat, or offsets on future payments. Martin urged thorough consideration due to fluctuating wheat prices.
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Martin
Hog Division Sees Heat in South Dakota Shows
H Weeldreyer, superintendent, reports record hog entries at the state fair. South Dakota hogs compete in two classes, state and open, with many first time exhibitors and pens filling up in the Poo land China department as breeders vie for prizes.
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Weeldreyer
Pooland China Department
South Dakota
New Arrangements Grow Interest in Hog and Sheep Shows
New arrangements have induced many new breeders to show this year and sparked greater interest in home grown hogs. Weeidreyer announced a larger and better sheep show than he has seen since joining the fair.
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Weeidreyer
State Fair Opens With Grand Midway Display
The State Fair features the largest midway attraction yet, the Shees ley enterprise, drawing Sunday crowds with massive show fronts and elaborate equipment. Livestock numbers double last year while machinery displays highlight cutting edge farming gear in the west central grounds. The 4-H Club camp prepares for a week of activities as some 500 club members arrive early Sunday.
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Sheesley Enterprise
Bnai
Huge farm machinery display opens at South Dakota fair
Thousands of visitors flock to the 33rd annual South Dakota State Fair to see three major firms showcase the latest equipment. John Deere, McCormick Deering, and Allis Chalmers exhibit new 1940 tractors, rubber tires, and corn pickers along with hay choppers and threshers. Demonstrations planned daily to show machinery in action.
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South Dakota
Machinery Hall
John Deere
A. W. Bjorkman
Deere and Webber Company
Farners
A. J. Olund
Huron
B. J. Hasche
DeSmet
G. A. Thompson
Minneapolis
Charles Larson
R. J. Porter
John Deere’ Plow Company
Sioux
R. N. Peterson
Watertown
Hugo
Allis- Chalmers
Allis Chalmers
Ed Dillon
Blackman
J. C. Dexter
1939 State Fair Opens With Judging Contests And Marching Bands
Bright and early opening features home furnishings judging along with foods dairy and poultry contests and a Monday club program. Boy Scouts perform with a 40 piece band directed by Duane Smith, and a merit badge show centers at Machinery Hall. State Spelling Bee and 4-H judging highlight Tuesday with horse, cattle, beef, nutri tion and home economy demonstrations. Governor's Day on Wednesday with special trains and designated days through the week including Auto Race Day and Children’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gempu
Duane Smith
Huron
Exposition Oval
Leo A. Tommey
The
American Legion
Ernie Young
State Fair Horse Department
Jerseys
Miller and Buron
Huron Sons of the American Legion
Watertown
Alluring Displays In State Fair Agriculture Building
Crowds flocked to the South Dakota State Fair grounds agriculture building where exhibits from a dozen counties and several organizations formed a busy scene. The State College booth highlighted South Dakota at the World Poultry Congress while other counties and groups showcased crop projects, livestock displays, farm supplies, and a penitentiary products exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota State Fair Grounds
State College
Homestake Mining Company
South Dakota Penitentiary
South Dakota Potato Growers Association
Tri State Milling Company
Frank Benner
Booth
South Dakota
Cleveland
Brookings
Earl Bales
Judging Opens At 56th South Dakota State Fair
Judges begin the 56th annual South Dakota fair at 9:00 a m with 4-H sheep hogs and colts to be placed first day. Official schedule lists horses 4-H cattle and dairy judging across Tuesday and Wednesday with various breeds and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Two Hurt In Crash Near Lake Preston
Roscoe Mercer of Maes Minn and Mrs J Greenberg of Sturgis were injured when Mercer's car struck a parked machine on Highway 14west of Lake Preston Sunday afternoon. Mercer sustained facial lacerations and a badly bruised knee while Greenberg suffered a deep forehead cut a fractured leg and bruises. They are under Dr Qverdahl care awaiting relatives.
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Lake Presto
Sepa
Roscoe Mercer
Maes Minn
J. Greenberg
Sturgis
Mercer
Highway 14
Here
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Woolworth's
John Evans
Evans
America
New
Congoleum
Tetmace
Wales
Uree
Johnny Holmes
Los Angeles
State Fair Grounds
Harold Reingberg
St. Paul
Holmes
Minnesota
Walcomes
Justi
Midwest
Colins
Jimmy Wilburn
Portland
Ore
IMCA
Brookings County
Brown County
Brule
Buffalo County
Turner County
Meade County
Union County
John Noonan
Codington
A. B. Stronge
Clay County
Tri State Milling
Moody and McCook County
Lake Preston
P.D.A
Osborn
Lee and Stetson
Jarman Friendly and Fortune Shoes
Hickok
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