Lucky Escape From Death Befalls County Highway Chairman
Claude L. Crew, chairman of the Wasnebaugh County Hiway Board, was seriously wounded when his ax struck a limb while chopping wood on the reservation. He bled heavily but, aided by neighbor William Hecher, was moved to safety and later cared for at a hotel in Interior. Doctors treated him as his condition worsened with additional bleeding, and his family is cared for by relatives as Crew remains determined to recover.
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Wasnabauga County Hiway Board
Claude L. Crew
Interior
Crews
William He Cner
Crew
Mr. Crew
Hir
Mr. Hercher
Frien
Mr. Herche
Tean Wes
Hennings
Washes Baugh Htway Board
Buckmaster
Ray Woodward
Dacotah
Lesli
Bateman Chosen Chairman of Jackson County Board
James JF Bateman of Cottonwood was named chairman of the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for the coming year. The report praises his clean record, intelligence, justice, and steady leadership since taking office last summer. The Press congratulates him on this recognition as a public official.
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Bateman
Board of Supervisors
Jackson County
James JF. Bateman
Cottonwood
Mr. Bateman
New Chemical Engine Arrives to Boost Village Fire Protection
Residents welcomed a second chemical fire fighting engine last week fulfilling the fire underwriters board’s equipment requirements. A few hundred feet more fire hose is on order and expected soon. A big dance followed the program, featuring Marion bassette.
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Board of Fire Underwriters
Emparatus
Wanblee News Roundup Bright with Christmas Cheer
Wanblee community reports healing for E. B. Pomeroy after appendicitis, festive events fill the season. Dances, bazaars, and Christmas trees boost spirits as families gather at Enders and Shaffer homes for meals, gifts, and a lively 500 game.
First Prescription Fills for 70 Year Old John White
John White, a local resident about to turn seventy, had his first ever prescription filled at the local drug store. The pharmacist noted the unusual event and John remarked that doctors had called on him before, but this was the first time a prescription was written for him.
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John White
Mr. White
John
Winter social notes and visits bless SHAR CREEK area
Winter brings social visits and Christmas activities across SHAR CREEK. Local families including Armstrongs Larmer Watkins and students at Wanblee and Bear Creek area schools share greetings, meals, and holiday programs while workers travel to nearby towns for winter jobs.
Open House Notes and Church Reflections for January
The column mentions El Zicknick and family tidbits from Wanamaker with school plans. It notes Mrs. Maxine Pimmer returning to duties, Dek holiday visits, and Wanamaker children awaiting a new teacher. Church notes discuss January matters, faith, and music with guidance on worship and the junior congregation.
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EL Zicknick
Sourd Bridge Deroes for Traffic Causes Passenger Walk
From the east and toward the east traffic is diverted by a muddy approach at Chamberlain. Two sand bars formed at each end of the bridge narrowing the channel and endangering the railroad bridge. Passengers previously walked the bridge and boarded other cars while engines could not pass.
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Chamberlain
Coursey to Address Teachers at Kadoka Institute
Maj O W Coursey, noted public speaker and author, will address teachers at the joint institute in the Scenic Theater Kadoka on January 19 1924 at 2 30 pm. The speaker, remembered for the high school commencement address last spring, is described as soldier author educator poet and master of life symphony.
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Kadoka
Maj
O. W. Coursey
S. Dak
Coursey
Weta Notes Describe School Opening and Community Holiday Visits
Winter is here in earnest as school reopened last Wednesday. Teachers and students are back, with families sharing Christmas vacations across area towns including Alexandria and Kadoka. Several residents and families visit homes and attend a church program on the 27th, while students return to Yankton and local schools for term work.
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Shar Creek
W. B. Armstrong
Namsey Watkins
Alen Larmer
Lyon Kisk
Larmers
Wm. Speny
Bototo Creek
Bear Veh
Bud Veas
Louis Abbenhaus
Armstrong
Cox
Olen Larmer
Will- Wood
Creek
Holly
Favs Trask
Cleek
Wanvie
Iid
Skibinski
Larmer
Yorn Anderson
Lavers
Pine Ridge
Tatiana
Coleman
Alexandria South Dakota
Peter Prior
Weta
George Rice
Fred McHenry
Grube
Ning
Vod Aster
Lula Mills
Yankton
Lula Simon
Migrenee Grube
Lear
Notice to Automobile Owners 1924 licence numbers available
County treasurer announces that the 1924 automobile licence numbers are ready for distribution. Owners must register by May first to avoid being taxed as personal property. When applying, supply engine number if not a Ford, and car or factory number if available. If numbers are missing, file an affidavit or bring last year’s licence plate number to assist record lookup. Kadoka South Dakota dated January 9 1924. Carl H Palmer official.
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Ford
Kadoka
Jackson County
South Dakota
Carl H. Palmer
Marion Quartette to Perform Dance Music at Scenic Theater
Local notice announces a live dance music program by the Marion Quartette at the Scenic Theater on January 21, inviting audiences to attend the show and hear the group’s lively set.
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Scenic Theater
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Neighbor
Marion Baaseette
Wanblee
E. B. Pomeroy
Pomeroy
James and Jones
Fred Gilchrist
Wanklee
Cyrus Porch
Bear Creek
Bud Thomas
Raymond
Bear Ledge Ranch
Royal Searby
M. F. Morton
Charlie Shaffer
Shaffer
Santa Claus
Homer Phillips
Headler Ranch
Miss Mendenhall
Wayne Morford
Little Son
Arthur Morford
Belvidere
Morford-Enders
Mr. Morton
Ray Woodard
Stanley Barber
Jim Arnold
Lin Fiske
Wm. Sperry
Potato Creek
Washabaugh County
Philip
Frank Young
IOC
Marion Quartette
Januar Y
Voo
Aooono
Fire Company
Eeehepaskiy Aie
CKO
Tharmaniesn
Churen
A. M
Cary
Stanton Fowler
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