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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
5
Mrs. L. B. Beckwith Jr and Mrs. Val Wagner hosted a complimentary shower for Miss Florence Shelby with gifts music pink sandals lilacs and a three course tea. The event was held Tuesday afternoon for the bride to be.
Mrs J A Meyers hosted a five oclock dinner at her Mitchell home in honor of Mrs J L Kinkead who plans to leave in June for Spencer Ja. The event featured sweet peas and lilacs and 15 guests enjoyed a sociable gathering. Also reported is the Pyn gh Watkins wedding with Imma Watkins and Harold W Pynch wed at the brides parents home. The service used the ring rite with 36 guests present.
A class of seven candidates is noted for an initiation event with guests of honor. The group includes Braneis Vidrick Miss Laboy Mrs. Larsof and Mrs. Somers among others.
Mt Vernon high school seniors staged graduation at the Methodist church on Thursday evening. A quartet and a solo by Elsie Christopher and Dr Jones delivered an address, followed by diploma presentations by Prof. Wilson to class members including Erlen Wiseman, Lillian Hammers, Leo Rogers, Elden Link, Frances Smiley, Allen Berry, Quentin Gollingham, Owen Haynes, Loraina Gibson, Dale Corrington.
Reports of birthday parties, club meetings, and patriotic observances in White Lake area towns. Includes May 28 birthday party for Louis Shearer, Chautauqua June 3–5, Waonn’s Club elections, upcoming river picnic, and Memorial Day activities with Nat Natalie Nelson and the White Lake band. Also mentions church activities, a farewell party, and visits by Sart Mi 1. Rank of Minneapolis.
Graduation exercises for Chamberlain Society were held at the Empress theatre on Friday evening with Dr. Hilton I. Jones of Dakota Wesleyan University giving the commencement address. The class includes Marie Biggins Margaret L Gannaway Bertha Bliss Isabel Wenry Elva Jacobs Esther Lee Alice Lockwood and Frances Idrick.
An evening of enjoyment was held Wednesday when the Junior class hosted its annual banque for teachers and seniors. Pink and yellow roses decorated the auditorium. Seven covers were served by Sophomore girls, a five course supper followed, Ruth Palmer played piano, Lilburn Woodworth acted as toastmaster, Ruth Griffin gave the welcome, Natalie Nelson the response, Mitchell toasted the seniors, and Dan Luce plus Prof. Olin Risenbark performed. Gladys Bowen read as part of the program. Epworth league members leaving the city were entertained.
Mrs J M Ruke hosted ten young women in honor of Miss Mallieuke of Eau Claire Wisconsin with music and a two course lunch. Mrs J J Lardner of Evanston Illinois visiting sister Mrs F G Pier. Prof Lardner leads Northwestern University speech studies. Graduates from parochial school Helen Moran Irene Vetter Teresa Madden Nellie Phil and Carl Gerkin received diplomas as sisters and pupils staged an entertainment raising about 175 for the new church.
Fragmented notes praise a group’s efforts and mention a person who delivered remarks. The text is garbled and names are unclear, but expresses thanks and recognition.
Parkston reports a senior banquet at the school with a decorated basement, colors, toasts, and a program of speeches and performances. Memorial Sunday services were held at the First Presbyterian church with Civil War veterans present, followed by Decoration Day activities in the city hall under the Parkston Women’s Relief Corps and local orders.
Tripp State bank president Solomon Wenzhoff travels from Alhambra to Tripp Wuesday and will spend the summer in Dakota with his sons W. Wenzhut of Tripp and Bidar Wenzhof of Armour. Local visitors attend Dakota Wesleyan graduation. memorial exercises moved to His opera house due to weather with addresses by Wenzhou and Bey Redteld and band music. Mother's club to observe Baby Week June 8 to 28 and district federation meetings set in Salem for club delegates Mrs Henry Iott Ja and Mrs Wengzlatt.
Pierre June 2 the report of condition of the state treasury at close of business May 34 shows cash in all funds 165234. The income fund for common schools carried 60009. The general fund 2307438, the same fund totally and the twine fund 169417. The rural extension funds carried 13589 with much in the county agent fund.
Lieut. W. Po Walle, former Wesleyan football star, assigned to Park Soldier, ordered to report as Commander of the Eastern division. He will sail to France with a body of American officers, after a period of European warfare training, then return to aid in preparing the American contingent.
Mitchell High School held a crowded graduation at city hall with Principal C Lindsey introducing Dr J O Tonetand who spoke on The Nation's Spirit. Miss May Belle Price led student musicians and Supt. I W McGlinton conferred diplomas to 55 graduates amid praise for the school's vocational and junior high programs.
Residents visit relatives and travel plans surface as families welcome relatives from Aberdeen Sioux City Newport News and Yankton. Local business notes include a building purchase and a plan for a brick replacement. The Presto show opens under new director Miss Hla Gummings and teachers plan summer travels.
Wessington Springs events include a birthday surprise for Miss Trene Jobe and a birthday party for Irene with twelve guests. Local residents Sylvia Zink closed her southeast school with a picnic, while others traveled to Mitchell Winfred Stickney Tripp and Jerauid County sees W T McConnell named as Liberty Loan representative by the Federal Reserve Bank.
Miro and Mrs Cawley visit Mondies and return to Woonsocket as plans form for future travel. Mr Crawley serves as neil clerk on the GM and St. 2, living in the city amid new mail service arrangements. The bocat band resumes performances pleasing locals after a long absence. Thivold Piper remains a dedicated teacher as rehearsals head toward Decoration Day events scheduled for Monday evening.
Rural school notes report May 24 25 exams in Milfield Leontis Ethan with 107 seventh graders and 70 eighth graders. Graduation for rural eighth grade will not occur due to scheduling. Board members for the county education district are named and textbook adoption plans discussed. The Normal Institute for Davison county in connection with Dakota Wesleyan University will begin Monday with all teachers to attend unless excused. Enrollment to start soon with institute notebooks and slips provided.
Sioux Falls residents report nearly two hundred people living elsewhere have filed selective service cards with the county auditor in Sioux Falls. Cards show details of exemptions not noted. After June 5, auditors will compile results and reports for the draft.
Local notes recount visits and travel by residents including Miss Catherine Armstrong and Miss Vicki Hellickson. The piece mentions school duties, summer plans in Great Falls and Highmore, and attendance at Dakota Wesleyan University events. It notes Liberty Loan subscriptions by Mitchell Polishers and weather data for May 1947.
Perry Township reports sale of a dam to Will Bates with possession next March and Peddicardhome near there. Local meetings include the Social Hour club at Bertha McQuue with 17 members and a generous luncheon. A severe rainstorm flooded farmyards, threatened corn, and disrupted telephone lines.
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