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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
3
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Local notes list visits and movements of pastors, musicians, merchants, and officials from Mitchell and nearby towns. Highlights include J Gallan visiting from Shakopee, Juanita Brown joining a theater company in Los Angeles, Fr J Sullivan on a Milwaukee Railroad trip, Arthur Shale enlisting in the army, and Arthur Bjorstrup's employment context. Also noted are marriage licenses issued, train shifts due to river ice, war savings certificates arrival, and ongoing county court items.
The 1917 all South Dakota conference team selections highlight players from Yankton Wesleyan Aberdeen Huron and Sioux Falls. Key picks include Bowers Covel McLain Lippert Walters Case and Wilder with Stephens at fullback and Kanson noted for strong defense.
A Hayti buyer in the Sioux Falls district paid farmers more than $150 for grain and other products in a 30 day period illustrating the gas money being paid to South Dakota farmers in exchange for their crops.
Washington December 10 German interests were charged with responsibility for selling Liberty bonds below par in a McAdoo address to about 100 Liberty Loan committee representatives from across the country.
Rushing at Wesleyan University begins as six societies seek new members ending in strife and scrutiny. War alters college life with larger service banners and more alumni in service, while fraternities shift from athletic rosters to war-influenced displays. A second note warns of a secondhand store sale at 7T. CG. Taylor in Armour.
President Wilson refused to pardon Samuel V. Perrill former Indianapolis police chief convicted last July of election law violations Perrill is sentenced to four years in prison and a $1000 fine He will begin serving December 1 as the remaining clemencies expire
Community clubs and social events fill Mitchell listings with hostesses, meetings, and programs. Mary Boyles announces January 2, 1948 as her wedding date to Reverend Howard Wells Fulweiler amid desserts, dancing, and family attendance. Also noted are local engagements, church bazaars, and football banquet plans.
Spencer Society Miss Adaluter and Roy Stecher wed at the Christian parsonage as Rev. Robert G. Moore officiated. They plan to live on the G. P. Dexheimer farm vacated by Olio Schoepf. In Sioux Falls, Miss Grace Wass wed Thomas Uraney last Friday and moved to housekeeping in Mrs. McIntyre's house.
A trio of marriages enliven White Lake area life led by Elm Ver nice Dunn and Clarence A. Glissendorff wedding at the Dunn home with Rev. C. Nurchardt officiating. Agnes Yart and Will Merkamp wed at the bride’s home with a family reception. Lydia Rebensdorf and Arthur Axemaker marry at the Catholic church with a post ceremony dinner and plans to reside on the groom’s farm near White Lake.
About thirty five friends gathered Friday evening at Miss Barbara Jarding’s west Alexandria home to celebrate her twentieth birthday. She returned that afternoon from Bridgewater and knew nothing of the surprise before the party ended with a late supper prepared by Mrs. Jarding and gifts presented in honor of the occasion.
Mrs Marc Scott hosted a Five Hundred club gathering Friday afternoon. Young women of Chamberlain held another court house dance Friday evening to raise funds for the Y M C A with a large crowd participating. Mrs J W Glevenger hosted Bridgetrees Tuesday afternoon. Congregational Ladies Aid met at Red Cross rooms Wednesday to work for mercy corps. refreshments by Mrs T A Metcalf and Mrs M H Mussman.
A week of dinners hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Hilding Englund honored Wessington Springs visitors. Notables included Cr. J. Webb returning from Camp Funston on furlough and planning to relocate near the camp, and W. H. Brenneman who received a lieutenant commission and must report to Camp Funston. The notice covers social gatherings, a birthday surprise, a boys’ sendoff to service, and a charity box social raising seventy dollars for Sioux Falls children’s home.
In Plankinton on Thursday morning November 28 at nine o clock Miss Gathering Donegan daughter of Mr and Mrs J F P Donegan of Bristol township married Lee Newell. Rev Father Suprenant officiated with Chuva Maria at the piano and the bride was attended by her sister Elizabeth Donegan and her cousin.
War Department announced appointment and promotion of 30 National Guard officers from South Dakota North Dakota and Montana. Names include first lieutenants and second lieutenants in field artillery infantry and Montanain listed with several from North Dakota and South Dakota. Commissions date from Oct. 20.
Home guard at city hall takes a military air as Captain F W Mitchell and Lieutenant Roy Langley organize squads for winter service. The post will provide a warm rest place between boats and patrols, with uncertain pay and possible state wage support for active duty.
State Sunday School convention set for May 4, 5 and 6 in Watertown with four program strands led by experts from Chicago and Madison. Gov Peter Norbeck urged for patriotism address as plans include devotional music, Bible work, primary instruction, and a focus on cooperative evangelism and observance.
In Chicago reports the crop expert notes that snow and cold lightly impact rail and coal but bring moisture and warmth for seeded wheat. The piece also covers two local weddings, Agnes Yorl and Will Merkamp, and a social hosted by Mrs. KH Bakewell with refreshments and cards.
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