Potter County water diver, Barrett, locates wells by twig
Potter County clerk of courts A W Barrett is described as a water diviner who uses a forked twig to locate underground water on farms near Gettysburg. He aided shafts reaching deep water on the Machan, Peterson, Green, and Campbellick farms, saying the stick moves only above underground water and cannot be explained by surface phenomena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
K. W. Machan
Barrett
Machan
Pét Ter County
Jim Peterson
John Green
Osborne
Olin Campbellick
Waterway project sighted to connect Hudson Bay to Gulf
Redfield special report notes 76 year old ex surveyor B Lovejoy verifying a low gap in northeastern South Dakota that could divert Hood waters of the Missouri River into the James River then toward Lakes Big Stone and Traverse. The find may advance a continuous waterway idea promoted by Roosevelt and Quick. dam at Oakes, N Dakota, could start soon. The plan would require major Missouri River diversions across Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfield
B Lovejoy
South Dakota
Cotexit Des Prairies
Hood
Missouri River
James Rier
North Dakota
Big Stone
Minnesota
Red Rivers
Theodore Roosevelt
Herbert Quick
Hudson Bay
Gulf of Mexico
Oakes
N. D
Missouri
Frank P. Murphy
School To Form Student Council at Saint Lawrence
Teachers and students unveil a plan to form a student council with three student members and one faculty advisor to foster school spirit and coordinate activities. Enrollment is said to be the largest in school history as plans progress for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Lawrence
Standard Bearer Meeting at Alpena Hosts Officers
Miss Vesta Tripiett hosted the Standard Bearer girls at her home with Miss Myrie Wiseler in charge. Wiseler directed devotionals and Miss Alice Evans led the lesson. The annual mite box opening occurred at this gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpena
Vesta Tripiett
Myrie Wiseler
Wissler
Alice Evans
Meyer
First Potter County baby claimed legitimate birth
Gettysburg special report recalls Dr. H. M. Willy visiting Potter County noting he delivered the first white child in the county in 1883 near Appomattox. He recalls tents at Gettysburg and Appomattox and moving to a shack before the baby’s birth despite questions about legitimacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Potter County
HM. Willy
Pacific Palisades
Cal
Willy
Appomattox
Wally
Wily
Potte County
Interest Shown In College Work
Brookings report shows rising college interest with high inquiries to State college across programs. Pharmacy enrollment expected to rise about 10 percent. home economics and writing journalism see growth. engineering and agriculture attract many inquiries. Pre enrollment data indicate more than 75 freshmen entering with credits already evaluated by deans, while transfer credit evaluation continues.
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Brookings
NRA Campaign In Gettysburg Chooses Local Committee
Gettysburg NRA campaign officials convened an election committee to drive the Blue Eagle program. Ken Standford Macintosh was named chairman with secretary A Gradler and members Joe Abourzek Lyie Mandul and K J Morgan to lead activities aimed at placing the emblem in homes and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geitysburg
Dept
Opere
NRA
Gettysburg
Macintosh
Blue Eagle
A. Gradler
Joe Abourzek
Lylé Mandul
K. J. Morgan
Ruskin Park Golf Club Hosts Chicken Fry Event
The Ruskin Park Golf club held its chicken supper organized by Mrs. M. Drinkall for members and guests. Social activity noted as a prelude to the forthcoming club championship, with event details indicating preparations start Sunday.
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Ruskin Park
Ruskin’ Park
St Lawrence Club Meeting at Peets
Myra Peets hosted the St Lawrence Club meeting at Peets on Friday. Members attended in the afternoon to work on a quilt and shared a made snack of sandwiches and salad. Feets assisted by Mrs Art Moon and Mrs Robert Beach served refreshments at five o clock.
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St. Lawrence Club
Mrs Stewart of Wessington Dies After Pneumonia
Mrs. Chase D. Stewart of Wessington died at a Huron hospital on Thursday morning after pneumonia developed following a recent surgical operation. She is survived by her husband two daughters a son her parents and two sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements are pending word from relatives.
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Wessingd
Chase D. Stewart
Wessington
Huron’ Hospital
We Qd
Mg. al DeHavery
Pioneer Woman Of oo Turton Is Buried In Watertown
Mrs. Ed Remily died in a Watertown hospital Monday morning and was buried here yesterday. She was 61, a pioneer in the region, survived by husband Ed Remily, three brothers Frank, Edward and Joseph Deslauriers, and seven children Ulvich Dix Edward Clifford Lawrence Remily, Mrs Harvey Pemier Roy Wesley Pemily, all of Curry Minnesota. Father Donovan conducted the high requiem mass at St. Joseph's church. Relatives and many friends attended the funeral.
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Oo Turton
Turton
Ed’ Remily
Watertown
Remily
Rer
Frank Deslauriers
Sy Homestead
Donovan
St. Joseph's Church
Alpena Family Farewell Party for Nettie Green moves to Mitchell
A local Alpena farewell gathering for Nettie Green planned and hosted by neighbors and friends Tuesday evening. The party at her home featured a gift presentation and lunch after which Mrs Green leaves to establish residence in Mitchell. Attending were Mesdames Funke Briggs Aye Hayes Barnes Eberhard Triplett Plate Lageman Newrever Sheffield Plate and others plus Miss Snedeker and Clara Eaton.
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Alpena
Fo Mitchell
Sept
Nettie Green
Mesdames
J. D. Funke
Leslie Briggs
Lewis Aye
E. R. Barnes
Crank Eberhard
Roy ‘Triplett
Sheldon
Plate
Frank Plate
Chris Lageman
C. Newrever
W. B. Sheffield
Henry
Silas Hayes
Louise. Thompson
Glen Tebay
Ted Ilgeman
Leigh-Jton
Allie Snedeker
Clara Eaton
Forestburg Reports Enrollment Increase
Forestburgs opening day shows total enrollment at 127 pupils in high and grade schools. Senior class lists 15, juniors 20, sophomores 13, freshmen 7, with seventh and eighth grades at 25 and grades five and six at 22. Faculty includes Howard Hickcox as superintendent and Helen Peterson as janitor. classes offer band, glee club, and orchestra.
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Forestburg
Tendent
Howard Hickcox
Grace ‘Ellingson
Henry Willem
Isabelle Gereudille Brown
Elvina
Peterson
Helen Peterson
Chestra
Enrollment Increase Dee Dee Pay Ps The South
The report notes enrollment growth linked to new programs in the southern region. Officials cite rising student numbers and expanded courses as drivers of the trend, with campus leaders stating optimistic forecasts for upcoming terms.
Fire destroys barn near St Lawrence in Arnold Farm home
Fire destroyed a barn at the Arnold Firemark home Thursday night near St Lawrence. The haymow held two thirds of last year's hay and some green hay. a harness and several chickens were lost. About fifty acres of corn fodder and the barn perished. Cause unknown.
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St. Lawrence
Arnold Firemark
Board of Charities Concludes Sessions in Sioux Falls
The South Dakota Board of Charities and Corrections finished a two day session in Sioux Falls addressing matters at the state penitentiary the school for the deaf the state school for the blind at Gary and the tubercular sanitarium at Sanetor The full board participated including J F Halladay chairman Mrs Grace Crill ee Point and John Cogley of Sioux Falls.
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Board of Charities
Sioux Falls
South Dakota Board of Charities and Corrections
Cith
South Dakota
School For the Deaf
State School For the Blind
Gary
Sanetor
J. F., Halladay
Iroquois
Grace Crill
Ee Point
John
Cogley
Sioux
Falls
Missionary Group Meets at Alpena
At Alpena on September 1 the W M S held a gathering at Mrs. H A Munson's home led by Mrs Skull. Mrs Eaves presided through devotionals and Jesson led the Mystery Box activity with participants answering questions. Officers named included Oscar Lindberg president Mae J D Evens vice president Mrs G N Krimman secretary and Mrs W J Page endurer.
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Alpena Alpena
Eaves
Jesson
H. A. Munson
Mire
Oscar Lindberg
Mae J
State Announces Single Headlight Adjuster School
Myrtle of state announces one headlight adjuster school for the state to minimize expense. Applicants must be over 21 with two years automotive experience, pass exams, and receive a certificate from the secretary of state. Communications go to the motor vehicle department in Pierre.
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Myrtle
Brookings
Pierre
Motor’ Vehcile
Fitchcock School Enrollment Large Reports Full Fall Term Start
Fitchcock public schools opened for the fall term with a total enrollment of 127 pupils in both high school and grades. The high school adds 14 pupils from last year, including 26 freshmen. Thirty seven tuition students are registered. Faculty includes Supt. N J Platt, WL Louise Howes, and Lowell Powers. Powers is new. Grade staff features Esther Whitney, Rosamond Zuber, Elaine Hovde. Postgraduates assist in office. band and glee club start this year under Powers.
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Auchcogs
Special Hitchcock Public Schools
Puppils
N. J. Platt
WL Louise Howes
Lowell Powers
Powers
Esther Whitney
Faulkton
Rosamond Zuber
Haven
Elaine Hovde
Huron
University of Minnesota
Maxine Sutter
Funeral Notice for A F Page in Hazel
Mr and Mrs W J Page and daughter mourn the death of A F Page father of Mr Page He died Tuesday and the family has been notified in Hazel September 1 special bulletin remains to follow
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Alpera
Mrz. W. J. Page
Hazel
A. F. Page
Page
Don t Let Common Constipation Dull Daylight
Constipation saps energy and appetite, causing headaches and sleep disturbances. If neglected it can impact health. A cereal advertisement promotes Kellogg s Battle Creek product availability at grocers.
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Geiver in Wessington
Former resident of Wessington Mrs. Margaret Geiver, 85, Sioux Falls, died of cancer. Funeral held at Community Church Thursday. Survived by son and daughter. John Geiver preceded her in death about two years ago. Burial in Wessington Cemetery.
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Wessington
Wessingdon
Margaret Geiver
Sioux Fells
Geiver
John Geiver
Prepare Your Pontiac for Winter Safeguards
Winter prep advice urges Pontiac owners to use Prestone coolant at 2.95 per gallon to prevent evaporation and freezing. The ad cites a 1938 Pontiac needing about 174 gallons for protection, notes Prestone’s economy, and claims manufacturer approval and national guarantee. It warns of the average first freeze in Huron around Sept. 23 and urges readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestone
National Carbor Co., Inc
New York
N.Y
Huron
Evereatly
Preston
Alpena Club Resumes Meetings With Lunches Scrapped
Mrs Leo Ruppel hosted the Progres sive club at its first meeting of the year in Alpena. Thirteen members attended and discussed future plans, deciding to stop serving lunches. Roll call shared where members have been and what they have been doing. Talks covered the Field Museum and the Century of Progress. Next gathering set for Mrs T A Hayes home on Sept 28.
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Alpena
Leo Ruppél
Progressive Club
J. Shw
Charles Brammer
Field Museum
A. J. Brigham
T. A Hayes
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