Roosevelt approves federal funds for South Dakota works
President Roosevelt has approved a total of 1,353,989 in federal funds for South Dakota to carry out Works Progress Administration projects across multiple counties and towns. The package includes Brookings Richmond Codington Clay and other counties with varying sponsor contributions and concrete projects such as sewer, roads, dams, and bridge work.
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Washington
Presient Roosevelt
South Dakota
Division of Application and Information
MM. A. Kennedy
Works Progress
Brookings County
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Spens
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Richmond
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Andersons Prepare Move to Sequim Washington
Sept 26 Special report notes Mr and Mrs A M Anderson will relocate this week to Sequim Washington by car with Walter Holm driving. They were early settlers, homesteading north of Wayland in the amphaies. Mr and Mrs Val Zeller hosted a large gathering in their honor with social time and late refreshments.
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Burdette
A. M. Anderson
Sequim
Wash
Walter Holm
Mrs. Anderson
Wayland
Val Zeller
Wayland Aid Society Hosts From Wessington
Mrs. Myrtle Warren, newly moved to Wayland from Wessington, entertained Division No. 1 Aid Society members from that town. A strong turnout greeted the gathering with several Wayland guests invited and refreshments served.
Glee Club Trials Complete at Alpena
Trials for the boys high school glee club in Alpena are finished with 18 members under E. C. Coddington. Elaine Mageek will accompany. The first rehearsal is next Tuesday when officers will be elected. Regular rehearsals follow each Tuesday.
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Glee Club
Alpena
Boys High School Glee Club
E. C. Coddington
Elaine Mageek
Auxiliary Elects at St. Lawrence Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Fae Thompson’s home in St. Lawrence on September 26 and elected new officers. Mrs. Ray Magness was elected president as the group planned tributes and a social program for the term.
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ST. Lawrence
American Legion Auxiliary
Fae’ Thompson
Ray Magness
Start Work On Last Home In Matanuska
Palmer Alaska September 26 1947 The last home in the Matanuska colony is under construction as snow tightens the mountains. One hundred one houses are reefed and enclosed and carpenters race to finish before winter. Fourteen barns wells dug and six more being sunk. Housewarming parties amuse colonists while about fifty transient laborers stay for the winter, many returning to the states next month. The cold weather worsens for those still in tents.
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Palmer
Ska
Matanuska
Balloon Race Won By Polish Polonia At Bennett Trophy
In Warsaw on September 26 the Polish Polonia won the 27th Bennett international balloon race begun September 15. Polonia covered 4620 kilometers in 58 hours 54 minutes reaching 16732 feet. Warsaw finished second, Belgica third, Erich Deka fourth, US Navy last at 535 kilometers. Next race set for Poland with Krakow as start point.
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Warsaw
Gordon Benett
Secord
Erich Deka
Americaentry
U. S. Navy
Poland
Kraskcow
99 Percent Banks Retain Insurance
The federal Genesis insurance corporation reports that over 93 percent of installed banks with a choice chose to retain federal deposit insurance. Nonmember state banks had until Sept 23 to withdraw if desired, with only 34 of 7,750 doing so. Automatic membership applied to national banks and reserve-system state banks. Chairman Crowley says deposit insurance is permanent. over 14,160 banks holding more than 98 percent of insured deposits are covered.
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Washington
Federal Genesis Insurance Corporation
Federal Deposit Insurance
Federal Reserve System
Insuranice Corporation
Reserve System
Insurarice Corporation
Lito T. Crowley
Sai
Deposit Insurance
Threshing Near Manchester Expected to Finish Soon
Sept 26 Manchester area threshing work likely to finish with no further delays. Yields are generally better than expected with rye exceptionally good and corn varieties showing strong potential though harvests are uneven in spots.
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Manchester
Ryo
Works Program Money Shifted Amid Job Concerns
Washington dispatch reports a shift in WPA funds as figures show allocated money may not reach the 3.5 million jobs promised. A private analysis suggests high cost projects swallow funds, prompting cuts in housing and public works.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hopkins
Board Meets Hitchcock Plans for New Year
The W.F. M.S. held its executive board meeting at the home of Mrs. Iver Anderson to discuss plans for the new year. The October meeting is set for October 3 at the home of Karna Nelson.
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Hitchcock
W.F. M.S
Iver Anderson
Jore
Karna Nelson
Political machines and reform fears in midwestern cities
In a candid and opinionated piece, locals discuss the Pendergast machine and its influence, noting decentralized control and partisan loyalties. They describe new construction, a $40,000,000 activity bond, and federal funding shaping a strong machine presence while voicing concern about future policy shifts and Roosevelt era reforms.
Fasteeth Powder Keeps Dentures Secure All Day
Fasteeth powder holds dentures tight without slipping or gummy feeling. It freshens breath and provides all day comfort, praised by people and dentists. Available from your druggist in three sizes.
Rumors and politics mix in Missouri Kansas farm unrest note
The writer urges not to fear radical farm uprisings after indictments against a few farmers. He dismisses Milo Reno as a minor force, cites local arson as political venting, and describes Missouri as wet except Sundays. He mocks prohibition and notes cross river contrasts with Kansas.
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Milo Reno
Missouri
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