Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Mellette County Pioneer in Wood, South Dakota

Page 1

We have 735,312 pages in South Dakota

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Mellette County Pioneer

Location

Wood, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1922

Page

1

Miller and Miss Ashard Wed at Rosebud Farms Home

Arthur FE Miller and Miss Helen Ashard were married at the bride’s parents eight miles south of White River on June 7 in Rosebud with Rev. J. B. Clark officiating. The couple will reside at Rosebud Farms near White River after July 1.

Arthur FE. Miller Helen Ashard Gray White River Rev J. B. Clark Rosebud Wm. 8. Gray Mellette County A. FE. Miller Rosebud Farms Hampshire

Change in Mail Route July 1 Between Here and Winner

The article outlines a July 1 change to mail service between here and Winner with a daily morning departure from Winner at 7 30 except Sunday, via Witten and Wood to White River, returning by 3 30 the same day. A new daily route excluding Sundays connects Winner to Mission via Jordan Carter and Okreek with roads upgraded for steadier inland service. Bids for the two routes close June 13.

Winner Witten Wood White River Mission Jordan Carter Okreek Department

Homey Philosophy for 1922 and Honest Day's Work

A reflective column notes that old adages clash yet align, with polar coldness and social critiques. It compares opposing views on hustle and wealth, questions idealism, and favors doing daily duties thoroughly amid a culture of scarce dependable labor.

Brown Family Heads to Jennings Kansas for Visit

J. B. Brown and family left Wednesday afternoon by car for Jennings Kansas to visit their parents for a short time. They may encounter harvest duties during the trip as harvest time approaches in the Sunflower State.

J. B. Brown Jennings Kansas Joe

Annual School Election Next Tuesday in County Districts

The annual school election will be held in county districts next Tuesday from two to five pm to elect officers and handle other business. The Wood school district seeks active participation and support to establish a permanent three- or five-year high school program and to achieve accredited status soon.

Wood

Farm Bureau Week Events Planned in Mellette County

C L Starr from State College Brookings and Paul J Scarbro state Boys and Girls Club leader will attend a series of picnics and meetings June 21 to 25. They will speak at each gathering and Scarbro will show a moving picture at evening sessions.

Farm Bureau Mellette C. L. Starr State College Brookings Paul J. Scarbro Scarbro Henrickson Little White River Old Government Crossing L. G. Anderson Knodell Leander Flaherty C. E. Crisman Schamber Frank Day White River Wood Norris Paleck Cedarbutte

Auto thieves steal six Fords during Winner revival

Auto thieves operated in Winner last Sunday evening during revival meetings. Six Ford cars were stolen from the streets with no trace found to date, except one car located dismantled north of town, wheels removed.

Winner

Fire destroys O. K. garage at Murdo

A blaze last Monday afternoon leveled the O. K. garage at Murdo and destroyed several automobiles along with the building. Details remain scarce as investigators review the scene this week.

Murdo

Gretna man visits family in city for weeks

Art Proctor of Gretna Nebraska arrived last week to spend several weeks visiting his mother and brother Tom and sister Mrs W J Palmer.

Art Proctor Gretna, Neb Tom W. J. Palmer

Three sprayings needed to raise good potatoes

South Dakota agronomists from the state college warn potato raisers that spraying is essential to combat diseases. They advise Bordeaux mixture with poison for potato bugs and leaf hoppers, cautioning against foliage burn. One to six sprayings, every two to three weeks, are discussed for best results.

South Dakota South Dakota State College

Heaviest Rain Of The Season ushers crops to promise bumper yield

The region received 1.20 inches of rain on Wednesday night, the heaviest single fall this season. Crops including rye, winter wheat, oats, spring wheat, and alfalfa look strong with corn progressing well, giving farmers reason to smile after hot days and ample rainfall.

Annual School Meeting Notice for Wood School District

Annual school election of Wood School Dist No 1 Mellette county South Dakota will be held at the Wood town schoolhouse on Tuesday June 20 1922 from 2 to 5 p m for electing one Chairman of the Board and to transact other business as may come before the meeting M H Weed Clerk Wood School Dist No 1

Wood School Dist. No Mellette County S. D Wood M.H. Weed

Tractor repair and clothing demonstration reported

An expert from the factory overhauled the Avery tractor owned by the county this week. The tractor, long out of service, is hoped to be back in use soon. Miss Linfield, the clothing demonstrator, visited Tuesday and showcased for the local clothing club.

Miss Linfield

Weather Bureau Report by Fred C. Kirch Observer

U. S. Weather Bureau report filed by Fred C. Kirch as observer. Details of atmospheric observations, conditions, and daily summaries likely noted for local recording.

Fred C. Kirch Observer

Camp Plans For Farm Bureau Youth At Pierre In June

Farm Bureau notes describe a six county youths camp at Pierre from June 26 to July 1 for 300 club members. Junior farmers from Jones Lyman Hughes Stanley Sul ivy and Mellette counties will travel by auto or horseback. Activities include classes in agriculture and home economics, sports, a capitol tour and buffalo herd visit with meals by Trinity Guild.

West River Pierre Jones, Lyman Hughes Stanley Sulivy Mellette State House Methodist Church Episcopal Church Trinity Guild State Capitol Fort Pierre Chautauqua Brookings Mellette County White River Murdo

Freshen Up Summer Hats With Simple Home Methods

State College specialist Mary Ann Gray offers at home tips for reviving summer hats. To bleach white straws use lemon juice and sulfur paste, dry in sun, then brush clean. Leghorn hats cleaned with wood alcohol or benzine-soaked meal, dried and brushed. Sunburnt hats can become soft yellow by a soda water bath, then drying under a white cloth.

South Dakota Memorial Tablet Set for Washington Monument Unveiling

A South Dakota memorial tablet is prepared for unveiling in the Washington monument location near the 300 foot level. Senator Sterling and Congressman Williamson lead the committee to select the site and plan the program for June 20 with Governor McMaster and other officials likely attending.

South Dakota Sterling Williamson South Dakota Televation Capitol Bashford

Rice Cookery in a Fireless Cooker

Spanish rice recipe lists ingredients Spanish piece 1 ce rice water tomato butter salt onions pimentos. Mixture on stove to boil then covered and baked in oven. Cook 1 4 to 2 hours in fireless cooker. If cooked in open dish use 4 cents water.

Legion celebration draws mixed reviews amid weather and competing events

Attendees report the Legion celebration at Mission last Thursday through Saturday fell short of last year in attendance and attractions due to bad weather and a St Francis clash. A free moving picture show appeared Monday, with plans for regular shows at Legion Hall from Saturday and Tuesday evenings, operated by Conrad Krieger. The article also notes county bounty payments for wolves, coyotes, crows, magpies, and a ten year tree bounty program, totaling various sums.

Legion Mission St. Francis Masonic Hall Legion Hall Conrad Krieger Wood

Nine Camps This Summer For 4-H Club Members In SD

Nine short courses for boys and girls in 4-H club work will be held in South Dakota this month and next under P. J. Scarbro, state club leader. Camps run in Lennox St Lawrence Sioux Falls Pierre Stone City Waubay Day County Tim her Lake Newell Ardmore cover several counties with extension staff and county nurses. Boys focus on rock and grain judging and farm management while girls learn canning bread meal planning care of clothing home nursing textiles and dress.

South Dakota P. J. Scarbro Extension Service of State College Lennox Lincoln County St. Lawrence Hand Faulk Buffalo Sioux Falls Minnehaha Pierre Stanley Hughes Sully Lyman Jones Mellette Sie Stone City Roberts Grant Minnesota Waubay Day Timber Lake Carson Dewey Campbell Walworth Edmonds McPherson Potter Newell Butte Awrence Pennington Ardmore Fall River State College Extension

Bundy returns from Lake Andes and bridge celebration planned

J H Bundy came home Saturday night from Lake Andes with nurse Miss Jones. J L McLane visiting Bundy’s home, learns of new granddaughter. West end plans July 5 bridge dedication over Big White river near Belvidere with Gov McMaster and highway officials.

J. H. Bundy Lake Andes Miss Jones Bundy J. L. McLane Mr. Bundy Big White River Belvidere Gov. McMaster State Highway Commission

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gray-Miller Homey Philosophy South Pole North Pole Mickie Tarife U. S. Weather Bureau Report Farm Bureau News A. S. Gray Mary Ann Gray Collice Gallineaux Wash Leedom Shorty Thigh Pete Clausen Archie Orr George Neilson Ladies Aid
Search Courier

Search the The Mellette County Pioneer Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Mellette County Pioneer?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication