College notes from the second annual state poetry oratorical contest
The second annual state poetry oratorical contest will be held Monday evening with representation from Huron Brookings Yankton and Dakota Wesleyan. Fred Hatch will represent Wesleyan. Local visits include Ma Cooper of Watertown and Genevieve, Miss Bernice Browne from Kimball. A Mandolin club has formed under Professor Clyde Tull with members Cora Cool Will Conyes Clinton Anderson George Schwabauer and Joyce Case. Tennis tournaments are planned for spring with medals for singles and doubles. Mr and Mrs Walter Carhart traveled to California for commencement and family visits. Marie Newell Genevieve Coutts visited Mellette while Marius Shiaw visited Parkston.
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Huron
Brookings
Yankton
Dakota
Dakota Wesleyan Academy
Hamline College
McAlister College
St. Paul
Walter Carhart
California
Genevieve Coutts
Mellette
Marius Shiaw
Parkston
Weel
Ladies Styles Please the Eye Fashion Features of Spring
The article surveys Spring and Summer fashions emphasizing natural lines with high waistfront effects. It notes tunics and full backs, long sleeves, and flared gowns using soft supple fabrics like crepe and faille.
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Norei
Dres
Spring Silks Dominate Wardrobe Trends In Print
Fabrics range from satin silks to chiffon taffeta and crepe de chine with new washes and Tunisian crepes. Pastel colors replace vivid tones as Paquin blue purple fuchsia and leaf green appear. Blouses and skirts feature transparent, slim silhouettes with tunics, peplums, and plaids driving fresh costume statements.
Charming Millinery Styles Feature Spring Shapes
The article surveys Spring millinery, noting moderation after extreme winter looks. It highlights rolled brims, sailor adaptations, septangular crowns, upturned wide brims, and mushroom styles with silk crowns. Colors favor darker shades with accents of fuchsia and electric blue. The piece also mentions decorative feather placements and restrained plume trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Burke Leads Major Ticket in South Dakota Primary
Official returns show Burke likely to win the Senate race by 4,000 to 6,000 votes with Byrne ahead for governor by about 3,000. Minor-ticket candidates Dougherty, Lugg, and others appear strong. Crawford trails Burke in several counties. Overall, Republicans unify after the primary as Democrats falter, signaling a likely GOP win in November.
Burke Crawford race rocks South Dakota politics
Illinois Rep William H Hinebaugh says progressives will field a full ticket from US senator to below in South Dakota after Burke's surprising victory. Burke's campaign spent 3328 with no contributions while Crawford spent 2055 with no contributions as congressional reports filed in Washington.
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Burke
Crawford
Sterling
Murke
House
Senate
Mr. Crawford
Burke Confident of Win in November for U S Senate
Congressman Burke states he accepted the nomination for United States senator after being proposed by the minority committee in January. He says his record in Congress is solidly Republican and that he relied on his record and party support rather than campaigning with speeches or personal attacks to avoid factionalism and bitterness.
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Burke
Pierre
United States
Minority Proposal Committee
South Dakota
Congress
Lawrence county Leads in Primary Turnout in South Dakota
In Lawrence County the highest primary turnout in South Dakota was recorded with Burke 1500 votes Byrne 1150 and Rice 1750 while the progressive ticket led by margins of 500 to 200. The district overall shows light voting elsewhere with Box Elder Pennington County noting 26 Republican votes and no assistants to help the election official. The total Republican vote in the district under 7,000 with 16,000 registered voters.
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S . D—No
Dakoota
Lawrence County
Burke
Byrne
Nice
Rice
Box Elder
Pennington County
Brown County primary yields mixed majorities and independents
Final returns show Fred G. Wuntington leading W. H. Morgan for state's attorney and R. N. Axford winning county superintendent. Isaac Lincoln defeats J. D. Reeves for state senator with several nominees listed as minority Republicans, including sheriff candidate T. C. Wyc koff running as independent. Royal C. Johnson comments on majority rule amid party questions.
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Brown County
Aberdeen
S. D
Fred G. Wuntington
W. H. Morgan
R. N. Axford
W. J. Cody
Isaac Lincoln
J. D. Reeves
Groton
T. C. Wyckoff
Sheriff
Royal C. Johnson
Congress
Sferreid
W. C. Allen
Republican State Central Committee
Alien
For Old Yale to Appear Soon
A college play titled For Old Yale is set to debut Monday April 18 after an earlier date was postponed due to a theatre fire. Presented by the Daedalian and Thalian societies of Dakota Wesleyan and directed by J Manley Phelps the drama features a Yale Harvard track meet and elaborate scenery promising a premier amateur stage event in Mitchell.
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Gale
Old Yale
Yale
Dakota Wesleyan
J. Manley Phelps
Chicago
Snowfall Totals Eight Inches In Aberdeen
Two snows this week push total snow depth to at least eight inches in the region. Ground conditions are favorable for upcoming spring farm work.
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Aberdeen
S. C
Mock Wedding Delights Thalian Society at Dakota Wesleyan
The Thalian Literary Society staged a mock wedding in the Main hall with freshman girls leading roles. Marie Bunt as bride and Helen Iox as groom wore elaborate attire, a Mendelssohn march accompanied ceremony, and rice and shoes signaled the couple’s departure in a lively, realistic parody.
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Thalian Literary Society
Dakota Wesleyan
Marie Bunt
Helen Iox
Lois Pinch
Myrtle Tipton
Mary Woodford
Grant School Mothers Day Program Showcases Pupils’ Work
Pupils at Grant school north of Mitchell hosted mothers for a March 18 program despite poor weather. Miss Marie Gavin directed a varied display of maps, construction, paper cuttings, posters, and illustrated compositions from primary to advanced grades, praised by patrons for progress and teacher’s capable leadership.
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Grant School
Mitchell
Marie
Gavin
Philomathians Honor Kappas With Annual Banquet
The Philomathians hosted their annual banquet for the Kappa society last Saturday at the Congregational church parlors. Nearly one hundred attendees enjoyed a five course menu with an informal reception beforehand. Musical numbers by Miss Mildred Derr and Miss Edith Smith highlighted the evening. Out of town guests included Miss Blanche Gordon Alexandria Miss Blanche Ryan Letcher and Miss Bernice Brown teaching at Kimball. Faculty guests were Professor van Benthuysen Mrs Hilton I Jones Professor Herbert Hardy and Professor P W Ivey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philomathians
Dakota Wesleyan
Kappas
Congregational Church
Mildred Derr
Edith Smith
Blanche Gordon
Alexandria
Blanche Ryan
Letcher
Bernice Brown
Kimball
van Benthuysen
Hilton I. Jones
Herbert Hardy
P. W. Ivey
Seventh annual Adelphian and Athenian banquet at Dakota Wesleyan
The seventh annual banquet of the Adelphian and Athenian societies at Dakota Wesleyan academy was held at the Methodist church with forty members in attendance. Decorations featured pennants and abundant roses and carnations arranged in an A on banquet tables. A five course meal was served at 6 o clock. Toasters included Miss Marlys Shaw as toastmistress, Miss Maud Carter, Mr. Guy Brown, Mr. Gilbert Graham, Miss Anna Vanderlinden, and Professor H T Meade speaking on topics related to education and ideals. Amusements followed, marking a memorable evening for the two societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Wesleyan Academy
Methodist Church
Marlys Shaw
Maud Carter
Adelphians
Guy Brown
Gilbert Graham
Literary Society
Anna Vanderlinden
H. T. Meade
Green crepe paper gown and elaborate party decor
The event featured Misses Helen Beyer and Eleanor Brook greeting guests. Guests played progressive rummy with head prizes won by Mr. Craig Wilson and Mrs. Bertha Ferguson. About thirty attendees enjoyed a two course luncheon after the game.
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Helen Beyer
Eleanor Brook
Craig Wilson
Bertha Ferguson
Surprise party honors departing Mr and Mrs Skells
A Thursday evening gathering at Dr and Mrs M S Mendenhall’s home celebrated Mr and Mrs Arthur Skells who soon move from Mitchell to a farm near Henry South Dakota. Friends shared a chicken pie supper and old-time songs for a happy sendoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Mendenhall
Arthur Skells
Mitchell
Henry
S. D
Mrs J K Fox Hosts Twenty Two Carat Club
Mrs J K Fox entertained Twenty Two Carat members at 715 Fourth Avenue West on Wednesday afternoon with fancy work and social chat. Mr H M Spence won first prize embroidery while Mrs Lee Hamiel claimed consolation prize. A two course luncheon followed. The next meeting is set for April 8 at Mrs T T Dynsmore’s home.
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J. K. Fox
Fourth Avenue West
H. M. Spence
Lee Hamiel
J. T. Miller
T. T. Dynsmore
First Avenue West
Birthday anniversaries celebrated at South Sanborn home
Mrs B V Wilder and Mrs Ek Kelley marked their birthdays with a party at the latter's home on South Sanborn Street last Thursday evening. About twenty guests attended. refreshments, conversation, and games followed by souvenir Corn Palace spoons. A social club named the H Y club formed. officers include Mrs A I Carhart president, Mrs R J Wardie secretary, and Mrs S P Watkins treasurer. Charter members total twenty four. monthly meetings planned.
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B. V. Wilder
Ek. Kelley
South Sanborn Street
Corn Palace
H. Y. Club
A. I. Carhart
R. J. Wardie
S. P. Watkins
Birthday surprise ends with candy making at Wright home
Dale Chifford Wright, victim last Wednesday evening, was surprised by about twenty friends for his fourteenth birthday. Edwin Pricell invited him to bake candy. returning home he found guests and was treated to amusements until 10 o'clock. Mrs Wright and her daughter Miss Faye served a luncheon brought by guests, marking a memorable close to the evening.
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Dale Chifford Wright
Edwin Pricell
Dale
Boy Scout Banquet in Methodist Church Gym a Great Success
Last evening over eighty company members attended the banquet for the boy scouts in the gymnas ium and parlors of the Methodist church. Capt Harold Meyer led the formation and drill. Rev C J Tiarold presided as scout master. Supper by the ladies society featured two courses and a menu including chicken potatoes baked beans ice cream cake candy and rolls. Speakers A B Warling Prof J L Lindsey Dr J S Hoagland praised scout work. Scout Dwight Coursey sang a number and got an encore. Council member F C Clark presented a fine boy scout drum to the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Iarold Meyer
C. 3
Tiarold
Ladies and Society
A. B. Warling
J. L. Lindsey
J. S. Hoagland
Dwight Coursey
F. C. Clark
W. H. King
Lauritz Miller
A. B. Darling
J. W. McClinton
Herbert Mardy
Lindsey
BE. S. Steels
BE. S. Steels ¥. Cc. Clark, Dr. BE. W. Heyler, C. B. Wilt
C. A. Bower
Woman’s Aid Society
Capt. Meyer
Bert Murphy
Harold Meyer
Installation of New Officers at Dakota Wesleyan
The Y M C A and Y W C A at Dakota Wesleyan held officer installation exercises. Dr Samuel Weir spoke on Ideals of Service. Ray Tyler the president elect addressed the assembly. About fifty men pledged support for the coming year. New cabinet includes Tyler Wharton Leifert Schimke Smith Caldwell Price Walters Watkins Bentliff Stacey Tull Harvey. The article notes the young women's service segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Wesleyan
Samuel Weir
Ray Tyler
Carinet
Charles Wharton
Frank Leifert
Harold Schimke
Harold Smith
Ted Caldwell
Milo Price
Ellis Walters
Gardner Watkins
Charles Bentliff
Labor Bureau
Lionel Stacey
Clyde Tull
Carl Harvey
New Cabinet Members Named for Local Association
Secretary reports and brief talks from retiring president Miss Helen Powers and incoming president Mrs. Blanche Rynearson precede the appointment of a new cabinet. Names listed include President Mrs. Rynearson and officers for treasurer secretary and various chairmanships across religious meetings mission study bible study finance social service music rooms and library conference and convention association news membership.
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Helen Powers
Blanche Rynearson
Rynearson
Grace Gilliland
Jessie Petrie
Cara Black
Lucile Erskine
Bernice Obenshain
Lillian Charlesworth
Rachel Carlisle
Alta Pearson
Ida Binger
Clara Piper
Winnie Weddle
Association
Flora Mckinnon
Social Hour Club Meets in Butler and Perry Townships
The Social Hour club of Butler and Perry townships gathered with Mrs Bert Smith on a Wednesday afternoon for the first meeting under new officers. About 25 ladies attended including several visitors. refreshments followed the business session. Hostess helpers were Mrs Robert McCut and Mrs Keen. Mrs William Baxter to entertain on April 8.
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Butler and
Perry Townships
Bert Smith
Robert McCut
Keen
William Baxter
Anderson Huston Wedding in Mitchell and Minot
Miss Ida Anderson of Mitchell and Mr David Huston of Minot North Dakota wed Tuesday at St Marys church with Rev I B Barnett officiating A small ceremony followed by supper at the Anderson home south of Mitchell A 25 person charivari party and a luncheon ended the celebration The couple will reside in Minot Halcyon club met with Mrs Orin Martinson for a novel guessing game and lunch Mrs J Cook to entertain next meeting of the club
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A. BP. Andersen
Minot
Halcyon Club
Orin Martinson
Mothers' Club Holds March Meeting at City Hall
The Mothers' club met March 12 at the city hall with strong turnout. Mrs. Moore spoke on mothers' clubs impact on social conditions, noting Grand Forks, N D. Myra Weller presented on when and what to read, while E K Mather discussed storytelling to children. Miss Willa Laurson led the follow up lesson on child reading habits.
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Mothers’ Club
City Hall
E. K. Mather
Willa Laurson
Dakota Wesleyan
Casses entertain guests in honor of Wood visitors
Mr and Mrs Lorne Cass entertained a party of friends last Tuesday at their home in honor of Mr and Mrs Wesley Wood of Sibley Ia Cards followed by recitations and songs from Wilma Claus and a two course luncheon served by Mrs Cass Mr and Mrs Wood and granddaughter returned Thursday to their home after spending several weeks in the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Reams
Mrs. Lorne Cass
Wesley’ Wood
Sibley
Little Wilma Claus
Sorosis Club Meets For Study On The Home And Its Care
The Sorosis club met with Mrs. R. E. Davis at 706 First Avenue East on Friday afternoon. All but one member attended and a very instructive paper by Mrs. E. A. Loomer on The Home and Its Care followed a general discussion. Refreshments were served and the meeting adjourned to meet next with Mrs. J. C. Wood at 12 East Fifth Avenue on Friday, April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
R. E. Davis
First Avenue East
E. A. Loomer
J. C. Wood
East Fifth Avenue
Round Table Club shifts meeting to Tuesday evening
Society notes report the Round Table Club meeting moved from Monday to Tuesday with Mrs J D Anderson as hostess. Mrs Span gler will read on industrial schools and Mrs Hunter discusses juvenile mortality followed by a general discussion on whether the School should support the Club.
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Round Table Club
J. D. Anderson
T. J. Spangler
W. C. Hunter
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Neb
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Voth
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Collugh
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H. R. Beyer
Beyer
Clyde Kimball
Harry Viet
Walter Smith
Hach
Priends
the Mothers’ Club
Society Notes
Today Club
Twentieth Century Club
Joe Morrow
R. C. Raines
C. E. Vermilyen
W. A. Heimberger
Fr. H. Greenwald
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