Mitchell social clubs begin busy year with Red Cross plans
Mitchell social clubs start bi monthly meetings and Red Cross work arrangements. Groups plan sewing sessions, social events at members homes, and programs featuring guest speakers, with committees organized and officers elected. A social calendar includes bridge parties, dances, and neighborhood visits as they prepare to support Red Cross and community services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Besin
Ny Red Cross
Brcers
Franking
Walrath Seer
Premie
Mitchell
Row
Ro H. Wozen
MA Dies
Tiepiantiny
Tims Iis
Tober
Franckwe
W. P. Mil
B. Bo Wal
Fort Riley-bound boys feted at church reception
Phone numbers 2171 and 3219 relate to Red Grass work. At a post meet reception held at the M. E. church parlors, local commercial club hosted the crowd in front of the departing boys for Fort Riley Kansas. Cha. R. Hatch T. J. White Alden Cutler Rey Brown Rev. Lanham and Chris were noted among attendees. Mrs. Milo Putney Miss Wilson and HH. Mo Ene participated in music and refreshments.
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M. E. Shurch
Fort Riley
Kansas
Cha. R. Hatch
T. J. White
Alden Cutler
Rey Brown
Lanham
Chris
Milo Puttney
Miss Wilson
HH. Mo Ene
Ramseys Farewell Party as They Move to Philip
Salem society guests gathered Monday for a farewell in honor of Dr and Mrs Guy Ramsey who are moving to Philip. Friends enjoyed a pleasant evening with refreshments. Ramsey couple received a leather rogher as a token of remembrance.
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C. P. Schmidt
Guy Ramsey
Philip
Ramseys
Sams
Ramsey
Florence Blankartz Cave
Pl HH. Schrmidt
Hildegarde
California
Mm Oten
S. Win. Boershel
NASA
Miss Burth Vand
Tohesan
Canton
F. M. Johnson
Gunda Nheeping
Agnes Gere
Woonsdocket
Ss. A
Mitthis
Corn Palace
J. E
J. 0. Jackson
BE. H. Wilson
Salem
Will
Jennie Hearman
John Ivy
Woonsocket
Mitchell
Vivian
Ix Falls
George Bailey
J. Gbidys
Clark
Frank Weller
Goorn Palace
Tibet
Atti
Gates
Ila
Gears
Elitdven
Sant Goo
Hartford S
Leas
Miss Gates
Douise
Air Normiber
Ann Arbor
Michi Terete Wilk
University “of Michigan
Harry Preston
Preston
Dubuque.ry
Mary Buy
Cidence
Northwestern
UN We Mumford
Leo Somnetier
Reetes
Des Bate
Wessington Springs Society Briefs Report
Local Wessington Springs society notes appear in a brief column though text is fragmented. The item references community events and social activities in the town with limited readable details. The misspelled lines suggest an OCR fragment of a society notes page from a historical issue.
Marion Society 1 eMieriasn- Tis anil datt l- Arends of Eratine Bliaie dlicte
A fragmentary notice notes events involving the Marion Society and mentions individuals Arends of Eratine Bliaie in a local context. Details are unclear due to damaged text but center on a society gathering or decision.
Draper Society Agent St Ute Ferme Warin
Fragments indicate a local society agent or orderly transfer operation at a rural site. The readable text mentions a home, possibly indicating a ceremony or gathering at a farmstead with community ties. No clear names, dates, or places emerge to confirm broader context.
Chamberlain Society Socials and Meetings Report
The Chamberlain Society and related groups hosted bridge sessions and luncheons with members including Mrs. Burkholder Mrs. Pratt and Mrs. H Binsham. Social events featured guests from Lux Falls and Briddy, with plans for afternoon gatherings, club meetings, and an Eastern Star session noted for Monday.
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Clevencer
Sion
Burkholder
Wi HO Pratt
Rae
Wes Gisu
Marc Sputt
Ruth Look
H. Binsham
Vrilraha
Lux Falls
al P. Vons
William. Putnam
Prathineheon
Iernoon
Slonix
Parkston Society Onelash Pris Aetplennins
In Hetidz af Heal, the Parkston society faced a delivery delay after a five week interval. Pratik ApoltS was connected with efforts to resolve the issue and ensure the matter reached a speedy conclusion.
Stickney Society Birthday Party Plans With Miss Tatty
A fragment describes a Stickney Society gathering featuring Miss Tatty and Mister Ponte. The teachers and members prepare decorations and a birthday theme for an evening event hosted by Mrs. ail ny, with Bernice Tos involved in chairing or organizing.
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Ponte
Bernice Tos
Local Couple Marries in Kennebec as Soldiers Aid Group Formed
Daughter Miss A Schooler and Jesse Hall unite in marriage in Kennebec. The groom, a Lyman County resident, is praised for his sunny disposition and popularity. The couple plans to live in Kentishville. A new student aid group for sailors was organized at Wine Schoolhouse by the principal department. Officers were elected and a fundraiser is set for December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Schooler
Jesse Hall
Hall
Kennebec
Kentishee
Wine School
Wehi
Pricipal Department
Bell Lovell
Drafting 10 Be Athletes at Camp Funston
Camp Funston in Kansas reports Major General Wood plans to train South Dakota troops to be physically capable for service. Dr. Whiston outlines a program of 41 trainings with athletics led by Dr. Whithington. Activities include four teams, cross country, baseball, basketball, wrestling, and lexus events to build soldier fitness.
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Camp Funston
Kan
To Wood
Ganp Fu National Army
South Dakota
Paul Whi
Wston
Anip Funston
Corn Palace Carnival Draws Crowd Despite Rain
The weeklong Corn Palace festival featured a large turnout, with notable attendance at the grand event and a record crowd in the afternoon. Local organizers led by Jud ge William Herbem Nan and committee members reported substantial funds raised for the local chapter as vaudeville acts pleased attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Elosine
Durius Thies Wwe
Anvarded M. Melisaard
Wire
Jetn McLaustlin
Bis
William Herbem
Jon Michels
Ward
Hill
Drs
EH Davis
J. W
Melon Eating Contest Honors Even And Crowd Gathers
A small event titled melon eaters honors even drew a crowd as contestants, including mm' Jones and Them 2, competed on a platform. Prizes near two dollars and forty cents were awarded to top finishers after a brief, juice filled melon tasting. Some contestants had not eaten supper before the contest.
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Mm’ Jones
Abraham Lins
Pontest
Local Notes from Mitchell and Corn Palace Visitors
Sunday notes from Mitchell and surrounding towns record guests and visits. Miss Anna Peterson and family, Reenfertig’s return, Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins, families from Mitchell, Canton, Woonsocket and Alexandria appear among locals visiting relatives and attending the Corn Palace events.
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Wiite Lake Standard
Mirs
Mitetell
Jee Patterson
Kansas
Graham
Miu
Shamberlain
Anit
Onin Ostrander
Fedora
Ile
Wes
Mitchell
T. Pastor
Lurch
Remis
Wash Troewer
Josephine Lang
Caudle Ras“ro
Mejoris Jensen
Clara Voollsecker
Rhian
Shen
Herman
Jeff
Great Falls
Mont
Lorence Samuels
Joe H. Fox
Alexandria
S. Hicks
Ethan Enterprise
Zel McNary
McNary
Charles Ortman
Mabel Kingsbury
Jens Soren
Woonsocket
Hourman
Bessie Shaves of
L. Breckenridge
Mae Grady
Mitshell
D. Irwin
Luverne, Minn
Newsboy Band Makes Hit Here in Mitchell
The Minneapolis Daily News band, here for Corn Palace week, will leave tonight for Minneapolis after entertaining Mitchell crowds for a week. Director J Gason praised Mitchell’s hospitality, calling the town the best in South Dakota, and commended Band members aged 9 to 13 for their discipline and talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Daily News
Minneapolis
Mitchell
J Gason
Aberdeen
Cason
Corn Palace Board
South Dakota
Flanders
West
South Dakota Forensic League Formed In Joint Session
In a Navin hotel meeting, the South Dakota Oratorical and South Dakota League merged to form the South Dakota Forensic League. Six schools will compete in the state oratorical and intercollegiate debates, with Huron hosting February 11 and judges chosen from outside the state. Participants include Huron State Yankton Sioux Falls Wesleyan and U S D, among others.
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Navin Hotel
South Dakota Oratorical League
South Dakota League
South Dakota Forensic League
Intercollec
State Eeth Wes
Bertin Goddard
Yankton
David HW. Munson
A. CG. Stollard
Huron
State
Sioux Falls
Wesleyan
U.S. D
Football Spirit Roused at Dakota Wesleyan
Dakota Wesleyan students filled the chapel for a booster meeting led by cheerleader Etell Deller and assistants. Coach McLean urged a return to form for the season as Captain Wilder and others spoke, ahead of the first game with Augustana next Saturday. Practice has focused on scrimmage with no midweek activity due to Palace Week, and two new prospects joined the squad as candidates for the backfield.
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Mumford
Dakota Wesleynan University
Universiy of Michigan
Lewis
Joseph Tsehetter
Fred Donaldson
Mexandria Herald
CG. J. Loomer
Mitchell
Edith Shank
Aberdeen
Alexandria Herald
Henry Wagner
P. F. Wrecklhem
Wagner
Anderson Lumber Company
Albert Stevens
Thomas — Maxwell
Springfield
Frank Aertzman
Hazelton
N. D
Corn Palace
Aertzman
Stevens
Plankinton Mail
Wim. Ward
W. G. Paymier
Irvin McCoy
Iroquois
S. Tn
Dakota Wesleyan
Etell Deller
McLean
T Wesleyan
Wilder
Lloyd Risine
Anna Mcl Ray
Anna Reinecke
Augustana
Gorn Palace
Mehean
Unsure text hints at college games and regional teams
Fragments mention high school and college squads, games between teams like Trinity and Methaqet, and regional colleges such as Yankton and Sioux Falls. The garbled report references initial Eneomes and Tetayra back with limited clear details or outcomes.
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Forbi
Yankton
Sioux Falls
Eon Yi
Trinty
Corn Palace film to showcase Mitchell maize festival
Pathé's plan to film the Corn Palace festival in Mitchell features H. P. Brown, a motion picture photographer, capturing the vast crowd and the town’s maize pageant. The Chamber of Commerce committee led by F. W. Mitchell and W. H. King cooperates as Company F and Company D depart Parker.
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Mitchs
PalhereeWsay Company
Pathe Company
West
Amor Company
H. P. Brown
Mitchell
Chamber of Commerce
F. W. Mitchell
W. H .King
Brown
Company F
Parker
Prisoner Kensie Claims Heslew Outlaw Jesse James Ally
John Kensie a 70 year old inmate in Mitchell municipal court jail claims to have killed Jesse James. He is held for theft and describes a criminal career with the James gang. Police found a mixed haul at stockyards including clothing spoils and items from various people. Kensie resisted questions and spoke in rough phrasing recalling the days with the James gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John “Kensie
Jesse James
ST. JO
Mitchell
John Kensie
Wensie
Kensie
James Gang
Kentucky
St. Joe
Jesse
PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE CORN PALACE
Letter to The Republican from Minneapolis Daily News praising Mitchell Corn Palace officials and Innes Band for hospitality and high quality performances during a Mitchell visit. Appreciative note lauds meals and accommodations and hopes Corn Palace publicity helps Mitchell. Mentions circulation and visitors. dated Sept 27, 1917.
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The
Republican
Minneapolis
Drakes
Corn Palace
Mitchell
Innes
Sr Mitchell
Tinent
Europe
Mc Essary
Minnean
Minnesota
North
South
CCG
Quilliam
Minneapolis Daily - Mitchell
S. D
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