VFW Commander Proposes 10 Point Veteran Welfare Plan
New York September 20 1930s report quotes Robert T Merrill commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars proposing a 10 point welfare program as an alternative to Roosevelt. It calls for continued pay for six months for honorably discharged members and federal education aid among other veteran benefits. The plan includes pension rights for widows and orphans and expanded veteran employment preferences.
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New. York
Robert T. Merrill
Veterans
Foreign” Wars
Roosevelt
Merrill
VFW
Veterans Administration
Veterans Employment Service
Midwest Corn Designated for Industrial Use
The War Food Administration asked farmers in a midwestern area to sell corn for industrial processors. Farmers would share any rise in the corn price ceiling through Nov. 30. The region covers Illinois Iowa eastern Nebraska eastern South Dakota and southern Minnesota.
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Washington
War Food Administration
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Minnesota
Commissioners Proceedings September 7 1943 South Dakota
The Board met at 9:30 a.m. with Denison Lewin Hedlund and Schnetzer present. They approved minutes and adopted a resolution to authorize the auditor to sell described real estate at public auction under state law. The sale includes portions of townships and additions to Virgil and Cavour, with bid rejection rights reserved. Reports and accounts were accepted and certain staff bonds approved along with minor bounty applications. The Lake Byron Improvement Association discussed road improvements.
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Denison
Lewin
Hedlund
Schnetzer
Hedlung
Pradce County Board of County Commis
Beadlé County
South Dakota
Peterson
Virgil
Peter Lison
Outlet
Cavour
Albert Street
Yankton Hospital
Wm. TL. Roberts
Abra Wiedner
Bison
Dakots Lumber and Bridge Supply
L. Red Bridge
Lake Byron
South
Uniform Highmore Servicemen News in Brief
Cpl Howard Markley arrives from Jacksonville Florida for a four furlough with parents Mr and Mrs George Markley. Lt George Schiefer leaves Cherry Point North Carolina after furlough with mother Mrs Lena Schafer. Bil Lingeman returns to camp in Georgia after visiting mother Mrs Louise Lingeman. Pvt Delvon Wagner promoted to private first class assigned to Sioux Falls technical training. Marvin Melius Navy arrives on leave to attend school at Newport Rhode Island. Aviation Cadet Walter W Kretmann completes final training phase at San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center Texas.
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Highmore
Howard Markley
Jacksonville
Fla
George Markley
Zell
George Schiefer
Marines
Cherry Point
S.C
Lena Schaefer
T-Set Bil Lingeman
Georgia
Louise Lingeman
Faulkton Pvt
Delvon Wagner
Sioux Falls
Hitchcock
Walter W. Kretmann
Army Air Forces
San Antonio
Tex
Schedule for 14 district American Legion meetings
State Commander George Rice announced a full October schedule of 14 district American Legion meetings across South Dakota. Meetings span Oct 1 to Oct 29 in various towns including Sioux Falls Chamberlain Rapid City Dupree Onida Milbank Redfield Brookings and Tyndall with several dates yet to be announced in other districts.
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Flandreau
American Legion
George Rice
Ion
Sioux Falls
Chamberlain
Mission
Rapid City
Dupree
Onida
Milbank
Piano Pupils Stage Full Recital at Methodist Church
Mrs. Merton Matter presented piano students in a Sunday afternoon recital at the Methodist Church. Performers included Delvanna Mager Mancy Backler Vianna Wall Donald Bradley Bonita Mager Jeannette Bradley Alen Schmidt Inez Mager Catherine Coleman and Jeanette Schmidt.
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Kravribld
Merton Matter
Methodist Church
Delvanna Mager
Mancy Backler
Vianna Wall
Donald Bradley
Bonita Mager
Je Iusanne Bradley
Alen Schmidt
Inez Mager
Catherine Coleman
Jeanette Schmidt
Janet Holtman Heads Highmore School Officers
Janet Holtman was elected president of the 3A with Evelyn Harris as president and Rosemary Brady as secretary-treasurer at the first meeting of the school year. Meetings are held each Wednesday under instructor Grace Rodee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Holtzman
Highmore
G. A. AL Washington
Janet Holtman
Evelyn Harris
Rosemary Brady
Grace Rodee
Tax deed notice for Beadle County land sales in Yale and Huron
Beadle County South Dakota lists tax sale certificates for parcels in Yale and Huron with owners of record and mortgages. Tax deeds will be issued after sixty days from completed service unless redemption occurs. notices list multiple lot blocks and sale dates from 1928 to 1939. County Treasurer H W Markey signs the notice.
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Zell
Robert Zens
Frank
Davis
Wiliam Gaughran
Yale
Bendie County
South Dakota
Minnie M. Brown
Floyd Patriage
Wessington
Beadie County
National Bank of Huron
Huron
South Dexgta
Area Jee Company
Beadle County
Lida M. Abbott
Guy JS. Abbott
Louise E. Paterson
Edward’ S. Ely
Standard ‘Trust Company
Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Rutherford ’, Smith
A. G. Eli
Bloodgood
G. Bateman
H.W. Markey
Opinion Survey Finds Wide Favor for World Police Force
The Gallup Institute reports that 78 percent of informed respondents support an international police force and 17 percent oppose, with 12 percent undecided. Republicans favor it 73 percent and Democrats 78 percent. main arguments cite reducing aggression and backing postwar security, while objections focus on practicality and sovereignty concerns.
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George Gallup
Ipa Ameitetiie
United States
Irs
Institute
Senate
Argus
America
Warns Hunters To Take Care In Field Safety
Pierre report quotes Dr Gilbert Cottam warning hunters about perils of hunting. He urges immediate first aid for cuts and scratches to prevent tularemia or tetanus and recommends tetanus antitoxin for burns and punctures. He stresses carrying drinking water and avoiding questionable supplies, noting risks from overexertion pneumonia and ringworm in cattle fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
OPA Sets Ceiling Prices for Civilian Ammunition
The Office of Price Administration announced ceiling prices for civilian ammunition, retail and wholesale, tied to March 1942 levels and mostly lower than fall values. Retail maximums take effect October 7 and will be posted in ammunition stores. Separately, OPA relaxed custom slaughtering rules to allow premium sales of hogs raised by 4-H and other farm youth members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahinglion
Office of Price Administration
Washington
National War Fund to unify relief drives nationwide
Pierce explains that the National War Fund will coordinate 16 member agencies including USO United Seamen's Service War Prisoners Aid Belgian and British relief groups and more Seeks 6 000 community campaigns to fund home front and fighting force needs with reduced overhead and unified effort endorsed by the President and government backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
United
Pierce
National War Fund
USO
United Service Organizations
Seaman’s Service
War Prisoners Aid
Belgian War Relief Society
British War Relief Society
French Relief Fund
War Relief Association
United China Relief
United States’ Committee
War Fund
United States
Unified War Fund
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Midwest
District Legion
Fim
KruGon
HroGes
Ifor
OPA
Northwest Finance Co
B. A. Kiser
Mgr
N. W. Sec. Bank
Sunny Brook
Kentucky
Koplow Brot
Inc
8. D
TTA
Warfield
Firestone i
Brent
Firestone Stores
Dakotas
Montgomery
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