14 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
The Mellette County Pioneer
Location
Wood, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1921
Page
1
Potal precipitation figures listed for several locations. L918 shows 17.96 inches, Isl 1.57 inches, IIA 32.42 inches, 1416 18.82 inches, LITT 8. a1 12.58 inches, LOLS 20.82 inches, 1919 20.82 inches, and 1920 total 28.15 inches.
John Gretchman and his brother in law Ed Corb were arrested Wednesday for stealing lumber from M. L. O Reiley at White River. They were found guilty Tuesday, each fined fifty dollars plus costs totaling over 140 dollars. Gretchinin received ten days in jail. The court hopes stronger action will curb petty thievery countywide.
At Wood Community Church annual meeting held last Monday the year saw 33 new members and eleven baptisms. The report shows a 150 percent net membership gain, with total listed as 4. The congregation praised Rev. Salter for the year’s work and noted church officers elected: Secretary, Treasurer, and deacon selections were announced amid the confusion in the minutes.
Prof Howard and company opened the new Legion Hall last Thursday to a good crowd with sleight of hand, hypnotism, and moving pictures. A fresh program was shown Friday and Saturday, with White River engagements planned for Monday. The hall now features a stage, scenery by Aronhall, and aims for regular weekly cinema, promising clean wholesome amusement for Wood.
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The town considers forming a Dramatic and Musical Club in Wood to showcase home talent. A Legion hall with scenery would host plays operettas and similar entertainments providing pleasure and education while aiding fund drives.
Debate over locating the state’s first hydroelectric plant shifts to Pierre with engineers backing a Mobridge site and opponents urging Mulehead Wiehead. The Rosebud country seeks regional benefit, urging simultaneous construction of both sites, while officials aim to begin work this spring amid market considerations and a fake telegram stir in Winner.
The First State Bank of Wood held its annual meeting Tuesday evening January 17. Officers elected include J Bundy as President F S Sinkler as Vice President M D Palins as Cashier. Gotlieb Bachman returned Friday from Texas where he left his wife with her parents hoping the climate would aid her health.
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