The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-12-03

his is lHe nlSneSL HOHeSl Holoi Iho
gift of the student body OF the Uni
versity Of South Dakota. Each fali
candidates are proposed n an elec-
ton is held. The young M who
wins rides as a queen in a beautifully
decorated float in the annual Dakota
Day parade and her picture has a
prominent place in the Coyote the
year book Of the junior class. Miss
Pearce is a senior in the College or
Arts and Sciences. She is Of medium
height, slender and Of graceful figure,
with dark brown hair and eyes. n
has taken part In many college activ'
tiles during her life at the University
and her election by a majority or the
votes cast, when there were five candl-
dates in the field, is proof Of her popu-
larity.
The future Of the wool growing in
dustry was discussed in detail at the
annual meeting Of the Tri-State Wool
Growers association, just held in
Belle FOurche. The officers OF the as
sOciatiOn will heed the advice OF the
officers Of the National Wool Grow
ers' association, to the effect that the
South Dakota members OF congress be
consulted with reference to immediate
legislation for the relief Of the wool
industry.
The Oldest living married couple in
the United States is the distinction
claimed for John and Wilhemina Fred
rich, residing at Parkston. Mr.. Fred
rich was born in Kuhn, Besserabia,
South Russia, just 100 years ago Mon
day, Nov. IS. Mrs. Friedrich will be
81 years old the second day Of next
February.
In the course of drilling an artesian
we'll on the farm of Nicholas Beal,
southeast Of Lennon, five veins OF
soft coal were struct. The last vein
to be found was eight feet thick and
an excellent quality Of coal. This
was found at a depth Of about 200 feet.
The annual conference of South Da-
kOta agricultural extension workers
will be held at State college, January
"a to 80. County agents, home demon
~stration workers, boys and girls club
leaders, and extension specialists will
participate.
The voters OF Egan on December 10
will have a special election for the
purpose Of deciding whether or not
the school board Of the town shah
issue bonds to the amount OF $3.50 900
for the erection OF a new school build
ing.
Young women studying household
management at the University of
South Dakota will find the work in
tensely practical next year, for the
University has provided a practice
for them.
1t is reported that Col. C. H. Engles.
by, Of Watertown, will be backed by
the American Legion Of the state for
appointment as United States marshal
for South Dakota when President
Harding ssumes office next March.
Af'er months Of effort, it Is believed
that DeSmet finally will be able to sell
bonds Of $4,000 which were voted
last year for the purpose Of erecting a
new public school building.
Several drilling machines which have
been striving to strike oil in what is
known as the Colony district have
ceased work and have been taken to
other parts Of the country.
]. c. Lindsey, Of Mitchell, was elect.
ed president of the, South Dakota Edu-
cational association at its recent con
vention In Aberdeen. The 1921 NEE
Ing will be held at Huron.
The work that is being done at the
present time in the Trojan mining dis
trict is one of the encouraging signs
which point to renewed activities in
mining in the Black Hills.
The city commissioners of Madison
are outlining plans for the 1921 street
paving program in Madison. 1t is ex.
pected that extensive paving will be
done next year.
A women's auxiliary to the local
American legion post was organized
at a meeting held in Flandreau OF
wives and sweethearts Of e%x-service
men.
1t is reported that the timber supply
along the Missouri river is again being
drawn upon to climate the burning CT
coal at the present prices.
Plans for the construction Of a rail-
way from Sioux Falls southwest to
it was announced by etaoin taoin aoi
the Missouri river are being perfected
1T was announced by p. F. Sherman.
Mr.. Sherman was the instigator OF
the South Dakota Central project,
which resulted in the construction OF
the railway from Sioux Falls north
ward to Watertown.
Coyotes are becoming very bold In
parts Oh the black Hills and do not
hesitate to invade the yards Of resi-
dents OF the valleys. Foxes also have