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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
4
Dr H L Williams the Gopher coach says the university action to pause football until fall is hasty and unsettled due to enlistments and the draft. He argues delaying hurts student players and that football training aids officer preparation and long term team development.
Seniors present a large seven foot wide concrete walk across the campus from College Hall to McGahe Street replacing the annual canal. The project, a memorial gift, will be funded by proceeds from the senior play Beating the Devil staged at the Metropolitan Theatre tomorrow evening.
At Widmann dining room the Mitchell District Medical Society adopted a plan to insure families of doctors serving in the army. Each member will be assessed five hours a month from June 1 to wartime end, funds aiding families of members in active military service. A committee led by Dr. G S Bobb will collect and distribute. More than a dozen local physicians are expected to join.
Reports from Switzerland claim Mrs. Katrina Couch of Illinois was shot in Germany as a spy. James K. Couch of Jauls Valley Oklahoma denies any word of execution or arrival from his wife. He says her last letter spoke of arriving in Germany and plans to return soon. In Washington the can shortage halts nonperishable goods. canned beans and soup will be limited to packers of perishable foods due to tin shortages.
Captain Andrew Pardieu of the French army arrives in the United States with aides to coordinate purchasing agencies for the French government. A schedule of inter-class baseball games will begin at the high school next week. Regular spring track work is halted due to the state track meet's elimination at Brookings. students turn to baseball.
The game department clarifies that open season for black bass remains undecided and notes fifteen arrests in recent weeks for illegal fishing on Lake Andes. A two month closed period applies to other fish, while black bass and trout have different rules. the closed period for black bass lasts three months ending on Decoration Day May 30.
Mrs Samuel Sie man, wife of a Lake county farmer, was badly bruised and cut when an automobile driven by W Howard of Lake County ran into their buggy overturning it and smashing rear wheels. Hayward left a note promising return, while his older son pleaded guilty for driving without lights and paid a fine.
South Dakota branch of the National Mothers Congress and Parent-Teachers Association chose Jean Melee Kenaston of Bonesteel as state president after Mrs. Scallin resigned. Kenaston named Scallin to the organization committee and urged newspaper cooperation. A state convention is planned for October likely in Watertown or Mitchell. delegates to be chosen soon.
The Chamber of Commerce adopts a patriotic display urging citizens to decorate homes and merchants to fly the flag. Plans include a 20 by 80 foot wool banner costing about 150 and hung across Main Street at Third Avenue daily to remind the public of America’s war needs.
Local fans abandon baseball for this season as many top players enlist in the service. The Trie County league, which Arlington belonged to last year, will not be reorganized this season because of war related conditions.
A large farm near Doland South Dakota owned by Major Heffernan will become a premier farm park with 2 800 trees planted. Three landscape gardeners from St Paul oversee the project ensuring expert design and cultivation.
The Wimball branch of the Red Cross was organized Tuesday evening by Mrs. J A Anderson and Mrs R McGarthy of Chamberlain. Elected officers include Chairman W A Marker, Vice Chairman Mrs Bell Lath, Treasurer Henry Schoenberger, Secretary Mrs W T Truesdell. A pay day for members is planned for a holiday over Brule County.
On campus May Day featured a morning breakfast by The Y and a full day of events. Sophomores beat Freshmen in the special base and same, but lost in basketball finals. afternoon included unveiling of the class of 1940 deemorigh and a six-scene pantomime of a peasant girl named Rosemary directed by Miss Mary Loene Hitchcock.
The rural schools will close in May at Mt Vernon and another location with graduation exercises planned. The county superintendent attended a state meeting in Hot Springs as exams yielded few passing marks. Ethan school board announces staff for next year led by Principal Ghas. Hoy and teachers for grades.
Rev Dr Edward Ashley in charge of Episcopal work among South Dakota Indians married Harriet Elizabeth Goodbody a Wakpala Indian school teacher on Tuesday evening May 10 at Wakpala with Bishop W J Burleson officiating. Ashley well known in Aberdeen and Masonite circles, his first wife died a few months ago.
May 18 report states national guard units will be called into federal service between July 5 and August 15. Western states assemble after July 1 with lists for South Dakota North Dakota Wyoming Montana Washington Oregon Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Arizona California and more.
Washington announces Magda Der- Nard Barneh, chairman of the advisory committee of the national defense, is appointed tooday Dorian of New York as president of the conda Copper company and to serve on the sub-committee on copper to oversee movement initiatives.
Fragmented OCR recounts a Davison county case over a Mitchell funeral and related expenses. It mentions Murphy, Davenport, and Smith as officials, a 882 dollar item, and a trial with testimonies and a verdict tied to a historic burial dispute and costs.
Mitchell High prepares a class of about 49 seniors for graduation in early June. The events begin with a Sunday evening baccalaureate at City Hall auditorium, featuring Rev. S. Osenad as speaker and performances by the senior choir. Commencement exercises follow on Friday at the City Hall venue, with Dr. Forest C. Ensign of the University of Iowa delivering the keynote address.
A demonstration for sterilizing milk is underway at the Peterson lard ware store under the Agriculture Department. City health officials and dairy readers are involved as part of the effort to ensure cleaner milk.
The government shows a device claimed to sanitize utensils not for sale and to be traded as an cost of Tramsh. It arrived last night from Moree Noo and will be exhibite Here. Mr Deter son arranges the courtesy with Pa Parnas and Weelhind in attendance.
The report notes better-looking crops after a week of dry weather, with farming districts from Draper to Warthing showing gains. Observers cite favorable soil moisture and steady winds aiding growth, while sporadic reports mention rain in pockets that helped certain fields.
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A moderate crowd attended the Mitel med band’s opening concert at courthouse grounds on Wednesday evening. The ensemble delivered a strong program with audience favorites and a notable trumpet solo. director Wehined received warm praise. The series will continue through summer with funding from the spring election tax, enabling stronger talent and a better organization.
Preliminaries for the annual Handicap Golf Tournament at Miletiiedt Country Club begin with a clubwide round robin. Members pair with a partner to play around the course before Monday, while a two ball prize awaits the best score. Mike Nolin, the club’s lead professional, has improved the greens.
Eighteen city employees received first aid against rising costs as Cheverd as commissioners approve a salary ordinance. Many staff salaries are to be raised by 50 or 80 dollars annually as part of the plan.
Mitchell notes recount visitors from Minneapolis and Sioux Falls for conventions and social events. The Chamber protests a proposed general tax increase while city leaders discuss road funding and public works with officials from Yankton and Mitchell.
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