Many Weddings and Socials Day in Mitchell Area
The Mitchell area social calendar reports multiple weddings and gatherings. Florence Shelby hosted teachers with a floral tea. Loise Ward and Arvin Stockel wed at First Methodist in Alexandria with reception at the Stockel farm nearby Ethan. A Plano school picnic drew about 450. junior senior party and Hi Lo club auctions entertained local youths and couples. Edith Calhoun and Lewis Holmes married in Sioux Falls. other gatherings included teacher classes, honor dinners for Mrs. Kinkead, and the Pynch Watkins nuptials with guests from Loomis and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria Patr
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Loise Fae Ward
Arvin George Stockel
J. 3. Hoagland
Laura Adell Chice
Anna Kelstad
Alexandria
Class of Seven Initiation Includes Noted Guests
A class of seven candidates is introduced for initiation. The lineup features Francis Tidrick, Miss Laboy, Mrs. Lars, and Mrs. Somers among others as honored guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Tidrick
Laboy
Lars
Somers
Mt Vernon High School Class of 1917 Graduates
Mt. Vernon high school held graduation at the Methodist church on Thursday evening. The program featured a quartet and a solo by Elsie Christopher and Doctor Jones gave an address. Diplomas were presented by Prof. Wilson to Erlew Wiseman Lillian Wommers Lee Rogers Elden Link Frances Imley Allen Berry Quentin Coltineham Owen Haynes Loraina Gibson and Dale Corrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon High School
Elsie Christopher
Ivy Krivis
Gera Gibson
Maurie Roesch
Miss Christopher
Doctor Jones
Prof. Wilson
Erlew Wiseman
Lillian Wommers
Lee Rogers
Elden Link
Frances =mile
White Lake Social Busy with Bright May Events
Ethan Society Miss Louis Shearer celebrated her fifteenth birthday May 28 at home with twenty friends. A Chautauqua is planned for June 3–5 with C L Branson of Mitchell to speak June 5. Waermanns club elected officers and planned a June river picnic while Miss Nelson and others gave talks. Decoration Day activities at White Lake featured a Gettysburg Address recital and patriotic songs. A Civil War veteran, Jacob Tenner, is noted as the last surviving veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Shearer
Hihan
C. L. Branson
Mitchell
Waermanns Club
TP. Plumb
John ‘Tyler
J. J. Walters
Chas, Stockdale
Plumb
Brink Vlotz
Stockdale
Chamberlain High School Graduation and Marriage News
Chamberlain Society held graduation exercises at the Empress theatre with Dr. Hilton I. Jones of Dakota Wesleyan University delivering the commendation address. Graduates include Clarie Biggins Margaret L. Gannaway Bertha Bliss Isabel Henry Elva Jacobs Esther Lee Alice Lockwood and Frances Tidrick. Elva Jacobs married Carl Anderson and will reside in Indiana where he will farm. Alumni Banquet occurred at City Hall with large attendance. Eastern Star noted past matron and past patrons at a Monday meeting.
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Empress Theatre
Hilton I. Jones
Dakota Wesleyan University
Clarie Biggins
Margaret L. Gannaway
Bertha Bliss
Isabel Henry
Elva Jacobs
Esther Lee
Alice “Lockwood
Frances “Tidrick
City Hall
Chamberlain High School
Carl Anderson
Indiana
Anderson
Eastern Star
Woonsocket Society Hosts Music Evening for Miss Huke’s Visit
Mrs J M Ritkhe entertained ten young women in honor of Miss Mollie Huke of Eau Claire Wisconsin. The event featured music and a two course meal. Mrs J L Lardner of Evanston Illinois visits sister Mrs F C Pier. Prof Lardner, former Dakotai Wesleyan teacher, now leads Northwestern University oratory. Guests Helen White Mauriene Moore and Willie Cannon return from Brookings College for summer with parents. Parochial school graduation exercises Thursday. diplomas awarded to Welene Moran Irene Vetter Terese Madden Nellie Thill and Garl Gerkin. Sisters and pupils staged an entertainment for their new church. about 50 cents netted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Ritkhe
Mollie Huke
Eau Claire
Wis
J. L. Lardner
Evanston
F.C. Pier
Lardner
Dakotai Wesleyan Mitchell
School of Oratory
Northwestern University
Fragmented OCR Text Provides Unclear Details
Readable fragments describe a speech or address but lack clear names, places, dates, or events. The text is garbled and does not yield a cohesive news item or factual outcome suitable for a substantive summary.
Parkston Society Recitals and Memorial Day Observances
Parkston events feature senior graduation exercises at city hall on May 24 with a large attendance and a varied program led by Rev. Sellaefer. Alumni banquet May 28 under Win. G. Hempfer with speeches, music, and addresses. Memorial Sunday at First Presbyterian, led by Rev. Wilkins and Rev. Brink with hymns, solo, and organ. Decoration Day program May 28 includes Gettysburg address and band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sellaefer
Qiniplette
Rempfer
Pergen
Nelson
Belivena
Hazel Brink
Land of the Sky Blue Water
Womens Relief Corps
Parkston
B. B. Wilkins
John Brink
W. J. Shin
L. B. Williams
W. RK
Wen. O. L. Branson
Mitchell
Logsam
Gormrude Taylor
Himer Meclain
Glendora Groves
Plage MII
N. G. Frederick
Bertha Linesecheit
Mabel Taylor
Memorial Bay
Miriam Groves
Berniem Vinylor
Banil
Stelen Issenhuth
Ohd Glory
Mabel Walsh
Misses Meisentoeider
Kon
I. Branson
Selo
Karl Grey
Tripp Society Solomon Wenzlaff Visits Dakota Summer Plans
Solomon Wenzlaff president of Tripp State Bank arrives in Tripp from Alhambra California to spend the summer in Dakota with his sons W Wenzlaff of Tripp and Basar Wenzlaff of Armour. The Mothers club announces Baby Week June 28 inviting mothers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Wenzlaff
Tripp State Bank
Tripp
Alhambra
Califtle
Dakota
W. Wenzlaf
Basar Wengzlaff
Armour
Mir Wenzlaff
Dlutchison
Douglas
Tlenry Watt
Blanch
Presho Society Teas Boost Fundraiser Momentum
Members of the Presho Ladies Aid hosted a series of chain teas that raised support for their activities. Mrs. Wh Lewis entertained Thursday afternoon as high school students revived Ye Old Time School at Gale Theatre for a historical event drawing a lively audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. HN
Ladies Aid Society
Wh. Lewis
Presho High School
Gale Theatre
State treasury report shows total cash in all funds
Pierre Soli June 2 report of condition of the State treasury at close of business May 34 shows cash in all funds amounting to 231,000. Of this the income fund for canan reliods of the state carried 60,009. The general fund carried 230,7138, the same fund requiring correction. The twine fund 146,947. The various agricultural extension funds carried 13,589, of which a large part was in the county agent fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Soli
Waltz Assigned to France Marine? Officers for European War Study
Waltz a former Wesleyan football star with Company P at Port Snelling has been ordered to report to the Commander of the Eastern division and will go to France with a body of American officers to study European war methods. He was promoted from corporal to sergeant and later requested a first lieutenant commission in the officers reserve. He arrives at Camp Snelling for drill with the Twenty-Sixth Infantry and will report June 6 to Governors Island for full equipment and assignment.
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Lient
Waltz
Owl
Port Snelling
Ben Cordered
France
Pout Snelling
Dwenty-Sinth Infantry
Immay
Anode Ten Tomint
Governors Ishing
New York
Willie
Iissist
Graduation in packed hall at Mitchell high school
Mitchell high school graduation drew a standing room crowd as the auditorium filled beyond capacity. Dr. Forest C. Ensigny of the University of Iowa urged students to pursue college, serve democracy, and guard the nation while honoring teachers and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace
Migbedie Price
Mountain
Ethel Swartout
Forest CG. Ensigny
Department of Education
University of Iowa
Mitchell High School
Ensign
New York City
America
Phi
Local Visitors and Movements In Presho Town Settled News
Presho reflects a flurry of arrivals and departures as Mrs Ghotin Wasener Jett plans a Mack quhuckett visit. Mrs Henry Waneus returns from Aberdeen to visit her parents, while Jessie Jessopegine leaves iom City for a stay with relatives. The Yankton Brewing Co. builds a new brick structure replacing the old WHIT building. Vernon returns from an eastern trip after mourning his mother. Mrs Meats reunites with Vernon friends, remembered as Miss Dorathy Vernon. Choenee Tasman joins the U S ian and Pett near Newport for a few weeks. The Prestio band opens its season under a new director with high expectations. Miss Wht Cummings travels to Mitchell then Mintsonity for a summer visit. Mrs Moh. Thomson returns from Yankton after attending a Rebekah chapter event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghotin Wasener Jett
Macqhuckett
Rehkitives
Henry Waneus
Aberdeen
Vanthorn Wises
Jessie Jessopegine
Whit Lear
Bdear R. Vernon
Lore
Vermillion
U.S
Ian
Pett
Newport Nears
Port Monroe
Prestie
Wht Cummings
Mitchell
Mintsonity
Moh. Thomson
Yankton
Sind
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Wessington Springs Notes
Wessington Springs residents shared social events with Mrs. Louis Baron hosting in honor of her sister from Chicago and Miss Sylvian Zink winding up her southeast town school with a picnic. Others traveled by car or train amid wet weather, while W T McConnell was named by the Federal Reserve Bank as county representative for Liberty Loan bond placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Baron
Lewis
Chicago
Sylvian Zink
Alden Gutler
Mitchell
Winifred Moulton
Phil
Winfred
Duke Miss Metahaw
Irene
Crawleys Plan Move and Local Band Rehearsals Restored
Mr and Mrs Crawley arrange to move to their future home while Mr Crawley works as a mail clerk on the G M & St P line. The local band resumes activity under Harold Piper the rehearsals held Monday evening in prep for Decoration Day on June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nies
Crawley
Ste
Gomie
Waoonseelicket
Harold Piper
Rural School Notes and Education Board Appointments
Rural schools report May examinations in Mitchell Leomitis Ith and Mt Vernon. Graduation for the year will not be held. J A Johnson Mt Vernon Frank Shompon Ethan J Po Giltitlan Milchedl chosen for the Board of Education. County text book selection meeting at 10 a.m. in the county superintendent’s office. Most rural schools closed. census reports awaited. County clerks urged to submit reports by the first Monday of June. Normal Institute for Davison County to be held with several towns and Dakota Wesleyan University. enrollment begins June 1. Teachers to attend unless excused. Ena MacClintock County Superintendent.
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Americas
Seni
Europe
Deanist
Mitchell
Supl. Oh. W. McClinton
Board of Education
Leomtis
Ith
Mi. Vernon
J. A. Johnson
Mt. Vernon
Prank Shompon
Ethan
J. Po Giltitlan
Milchedl
Bord of
Howward
Beulih
Keo Erskine
Feacher Tase
Normal Institute
Davison County
Aurora
Hanson
Iitchinson
Jerald
Sanborn
Brute
Lanai
Dakota Wesleya University
Davison Coutty
Ena MacClintock
Many Register Ahead of Time in Sioux Falls Card Install
Sioux Falls residents and others have filed nearly two hundred registration cards with the county auditor ahead of a selective conscription draft. Filers report confusion over exemptions and dependent conditions, while officials note cards show expected military eligibility ranges and anticipate post, copy reporting duties.
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Sioux Falls
S. 1
Congress
War Department
Stonx Parls
South Dakota
Local Notes Mix of Travel Plans and Community News
Joseph W T Bowes of Pholinton and Miss Whelan J Davis plan a license fo qmarpey. Miss Hae Woodl Ward of White bake Wats di Mitetedi visits friends in batts. J Metlinton leaves for Pueblo to spend time with former superintendent. Miss Gathering Armstrong heads to Great Falls for summer teaching. Miss Sisie Snowy visits Lane and nearby friends. County institute in Springs conducted by Hasson. Luedeepskine to Tishmore for visits. Subscriptions to Salvation Army rise with June payments. Construction bids for a project expected by June 7. Violet Hedrickson returns home from Ware rmony after visiting friends. Crater Democrat notes Whil Ines and Aesch AL Whilnes visiting Mitchell area. Rev R J Sleiter and family travel to Mitchell for Dakota Wesleyan University exercises. Charles Lester to Sioux City for landscape work after commencement. Water sprouts removal advised by M B Whitniedski. Latra Lindley to Northville for Anti-sideon league services. Gifford Bros and Joes Wolba ship 15 vars of stock to Chicago from Bettis. Liberty Loan uptake strong among Mitchell Polishinis employees. Weather bureau reports May 1947 cooler than usual. total precipitation near average. Hialtie Doughty operated at Parnsworth Hospital. Mildred Brunner to piano recital at Notre Dame study hall on June 4. Brunner performed major pieces with Edith J Smith assisting.
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Joseph WT. Bowes
Pholinton
Whelan J. Davis
Hae Woodl Ward
Batts
Nori
Donald Shephs
Minneapolis
Selinats
Luedeepskine
Tishmore
Salvation Army
Violet Hedrickson
Warermony
Minn
Crater Democrat
Aesch AL Whil
Ines
Hier
Mitetedl
A. WH. Vobnssen Dhase
TH. Poliassen
Diuetiber
Wileem
Wiere Ani
Denison
Sae City
Vail Town
BH. Lange
Mido
Min
C. Bishop
Bro Linge
Murdo
Dolind Times-Record
J. Sleiter
Miletiedl Vilesdas
Dakota Wesleyan University
Shearer
Brown
Mitchell
Dakota Wesleyan Univversity
Brown Beimg
Clarence Votstetter
Thieteen High School
Abo San Francisco
Cal
Totstetter
Missoula
Mont
Charles Lester
Sioux City
Dakota Wesleyan
M. B. Whitniedski
Tolkly
Sti
Mayeyerie
Perry Township News Briefs and Weather
Perry Township reports the sale of a tana to Will Bates with possession next March. Roy Peddieard travels to Ree Teiehts with cattle. future home near there. Mr and Mrs A H Hunter hosted Mitchell callers. John Dondelinger builds a new house on the old farm for Julian Dondellinger. Arthur Roberts works for Sherman Lewis. Hosts Mr and Mrs John Campbell entertained guests May 27. Visitors included Loomis residents and others planning Omaha trips in summer. A severe rainstorm floods farmlands with hail and lightning causing telephone trouble. corn crop may be affected. Social Wour club met with Mrs Serta McCue. 17 members attended and a Welock Tuneheon was served.
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Loomis
Sherman Lewis
John Campbell
Fred Olouiisen
Loomiis
Robert McGille
BurtsSiith
Violet Kinney
Wildmann
Omaha
Neb
Wwancas
Ulinois
Perry Township
Serta McCue
Allo A Welock
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Yatice
Shelby
L. 8. Beckwith, Jr
Val Wagner
Florence Shelby
Plano Consolidated
Plano
Nivenna
Hold VW. S. Party
Hiks* Hall
L. M. Fort
Arthur Anderson
Glenn Hughes
J. C. Lindsey
Fred Terpening
Hi Lo
Id. M. Ananey
Sid W. Smith
Edith Calhoun
Lewis J. Holmes
Jennie
Trestrail
Edwin B. Woodruff
Calvary Cathedral
Edith Baughman
Guyrink
M. B. Nolmes
N. J
Errick
GC. S. Osgood
Kinkead
J. C. Meyers
Ward
J. L. Kinkead
Spencer
Pyngh-Watkins
Miss Mina & Watkins
Harold W. Pynch
D. Watkins
J. S. Hoagland
Vesta Murray
Georgette
Grace
Mildred Wilkinson
Mary
Myrtle Bonham
Jank Tabeau
Frances
Los Angeles
Gal
Ralph Goodman
William
Joan Wilkins
Marion
Ohio
Loimis
Peggy Wood
Miss Wood
Jane
Mt. Vernon Society
Ethan Society
Ballon
Simes
Miusic
Olin Rifenbark
Grace Rifenbark
Natalie Nelson
Dan Luce
White Lake
Rae Woodward
Gettysboro
T. W. Bowen
Presbyterian Church of
Jacob Tenner
Judee
S. House
Res. Tlow. Bowen
Gob Henneous
Methodist Church
Gardner
Princes Witeliem
Witeliem
tHuren
Mich Re. Rank
Stinneapolis
Woodward Home
Chamberlain Society
White Lake Society
Glass
Ruth Palmer
Lilburn Woodworth
Ruth Griffin
Olin Risenbark
Gladys Bowen
Epworth Revene
Woonsocket Society
Parkston Society
Mits
Tripp Society
Mothers Club
Asmothers
Henry Whelt, Jr
W. Wenglatt
Silem
S. 20
Mothers’ Club
Civic Study Club
Presho Society
Wesleyan
U. S
Iowa
Micclinton
Presho
Wessington Springs
Rural School Notes
Hialtie Doughty
Parnsworth Hospital
Mildred Brunner
Geddes
Notre Dame
Hondo Capreiecoso
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Heney
Coe Nat. Bank OF Commerce
Walt
Vico
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