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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
3
A Mitchel Country Club social week opens with a Second Series afternoon event hosted by Mrs. He l Butterfield and Mrs. W M Smith. The Women plan a two hole golf tournament to raise funds for the Red Cross and a dinner service by young women from Heston.
In Wessington Springs a community wedding honors Miss Maaving Meisenholder and Mr. Leo Van Aspinwell as guests praise their ties to local families. The ceremony at the church drew relatives from nearby towns and marks a social highlight for the area. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G Meisenhielder, is described as accomplished and amiable. the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. WOW Aspinwell, is noted for his steady career. After a brief honeymoon plan, they will settle in Watertown. The report also notes other local nuptials and social happenings, including celebrations at Lake Waver and surrounding towns.
The Armour Society held a meeting near the library last Tuesday to report on knitted handkerchiefs and other articles for soldiers of the Hieastern Star Jodee. Members attended and a luncheon followed the session.
A column on housewives maintaining appearance while doing chores. It discourages neglect of beauty, offers simple beauty tips such as hair styling, dress choices, and skin treatments, and includes Q and A guidance on eyelashes, skin care, and nail care. It notes older wives may grow careless and stresses practical home care.
Non commissioned officers for Proop NR first regiment South Dakota were named by Capt Harry J Lanson as the troop establishes offices in the city. Names include Aldred J Jones William H Croxynes Karl J Kempton and others with promotions to corporal and first class private grades. Drills and a non commissioned officers school are planned with headquarters at Greene building Main street and Fourth avenue.
The Conde bank robbery ended when masks drew a crowd and a posse fired. Frank McBride was killed after being shot in the arm and abdomen. Louis Miles fled but surrendered nearby. both men had masked the heist and looted about $6000 before the confrontation.
In France on July 4 1918 a soldier writes to his mother about a year in federal service with Company F and daily life at Y M C A huts. He recalls friends in Deming Texas Beaumont andJack Barnes and describes comfort from Red Cross gifts and the YMCA. He mentions shrapnel wounds hospital care and singing at the YMCA with American troops. He closes asking his mother to write and to tell others he remains alive and proud.
Boy Scouts of Mitchell announce readiness to aid during the potato harvest and other light tasks. Troops 1 and 3, led by HWG Meyer and Leroy Morris, will serve as laborers on farms and related projects as crops ripen.
Mitchell’s Knights of Columbus lodge plans to raise a 1 000 000 war fund at the upcoming meeting to build recreation centers at army cantonment camps. The project aims to serve all young men regardless of creed and to support Catholic religious life during service abroad and on the home front. The lodge will levy assessments and solicit contributions from Catholic communities, noting a large Catholic proportion among soldiers.
Spencer, S. D. July 10. The board of education and others in Pearl township raise teacher salaries to 55, 60 and 65 dollars per month citing high cost of living. a further increase is promised for teachers who give good satisfaction. Residents say higher pay attracts better teachers for public schools.
Coursey's new book preserves notable South Dakota oratory. The Educator Supply Co. volume titled Winning Orations From Intercollegiate Contests of South Dakota presents 34 orations, half by Dakota Wesleyan students, with Yankton, Falls, Redfield, Huron and the University of South Dakota represented.
Mitchell business leaders are asked to follow the commercial economy board in wartime to curb non essential services and waste. Bread returns run about four percent and are to be curtailed. retailers urged to reduce deliveries, promote carrying home purchases, and cut staffing to conserve resources for the army.
Pierre July 6 South Dakota’s national guard has grown from 897 members on April 1 to 3,487 by June 30 meeting the full state quota. Projections show 9,882 or 9,738 depending on basis, with credits for regular army enlistees and county variations affecting the first call.
Sisseton South Dakota July 10 35 percent dividend declared by farmers elevator at Hammer Siding near Sisseton for the year 250 shares past year most profitable in the company’s history 8000 set aside for erection of a flour mill to be operated in the future
Three young ladies abandoned usual costumes and went "as is" for a beach picnic near Palm Beach Florida. They chose a secluded site and remained in the water until nightfall, drawing attention to unconventional attire and behavior.
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