Camp Perry Sharpshooters Train Civilians as NRA Lessons
A National Guard camp at Camp Perry hosts 1400 civilian sharpshooters training under NRA matches. The event doubles as a teachers college for Dead Eye Dicks with 75,000 youths trained yearly through Boy Scouts and 4H. Civilians gain War Department diplomas and home defense skills while NRA members total 65,000 and affiliated clubs 180,000.
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Lake Erie
A.nd
N. R.A
Heer
Esch
Perry School
War Department
N. BR. A
Peoples’ Army
Lutheran Mission Festival Held at Harrold
Emmanuel Lutheran Church marked its annual Mission Festival last Sunday with morning worship led by Rev. Karl Lassanske and evening service by Rev. Streufert of Pierre. After services the congregation met in the church basement for family night and lunch.
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Earrold
Guerin
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Karl Lassanske
Streufert
Pierre
Manning 20th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Frankfort
Air. and Mrs. John Manning observed their 20th wedding anniversary at their Frankfort farm home with 35 relatives and friends. They were given a set of dishes as a gift and lunch was served to all attendees.
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Frankfort
N. R. A. Championship Event Returns This Year
The annual NRA show resumes this season, marking a return to form after years of military involvement. Organizers note stronger participation and broader coverage as veterans adjust to post war routines.
Civilian turn at top shooting event draws crowd and humor
The 1900s era match shifts to civilian participants as Sam’s men scale back. The scene features calm shooters among spectators, with notable women like Helen Jenkins and Mary Lou Ballew highlighted for their marksman skills, while references tie the sport to National Matches history and the NRA’s grassroots roots.
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Sam’s
Helen Jenkins
Columbus
China
Mary Lou Ballew
Mannington
West Va
Billy the Kid
Helene Stiles
Miami
Fla
Eleanor Dunn
New York
Connecticut
Poughkeepsie
Perry
Kansas
War Department
Congress
Uncle Sam
Simpleons
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Huron, South Dakota
Hunters’ Guide
Deadrich Litentuf Hip Boots
South Dakota
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Marshall
Day
Brown
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Codington
CLANK
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Puian
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Huron
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Hess
Buffiehead
the Service Shoe Shop
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Deuel
Bamiin
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Walworth
Lampbell Potter
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