The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-04-06

track at the fair grounds in Lennon.
h same racing cars and drivers that
make the Aberdeen races will come
to Lennon. Present plans are to
have the race meet extend over two
days, the exact dates TO be determin.
ed upon later.
Crow Creek Indian Agency.-The
Sioux Indian farmers Of the different
districts Of this reservation have been
holding a series Of meetings in com-
pliance with recommendations OF
Indian Commissioner Burke, who
urges the Indian farmers OF this and
other reservations TO take steps to-
ward a f~ive.year industrial campaign
on all the reservations.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the local
American legion post have gone on
record as favoring a bond issue of
$4,000 for the purpose of erecting
a city hall in Chamberlain. Such a
building is badly needed. The matter
of issuing the proposed bonds probab-
ly will be submitted To the voters al
the annual city election in April.
Huron.-The preliminary spring
labor survey OF the South Dakota
Farm Bureau federation shows a
probable need of about 1900 more
farm hands than are now available.
Wages offered vary from normal to 10
or 10 per cent higher than those paid
last year, and include board, lodging
and laundry.
Henry EX.service men OF Henry,
affiliated with Codington County
Post No. II (Watertown) of the
American Legion since its organiZa-
ton, propose TO have a post of their
own. They have held a preliminary
organization meeting and have made
formal application for a charter.
Huron AS the result OF a meeting
held here by state officers Of the
Knights Of Columbus, the establish
ment Of subordinate councils or
Knights Of Columbus clubs in small
towns subordinate to the larger
cities, will be taken up with the
various councils in the state.
Canova-Mrs. Betsy G. Cation,
known all over Miner county as
Grandma" Cation. passed away at
her home here at the age Of SO, of
pneumonia. She is survived by 4
children, II grandchildren, 43 great
grandchildren and 3 great great
grandchildren.
Brookings.-The purchase Of a resi-
dence and lots in the heart of the
residence district of Brookings and
the converting Of the building into Il
home for the American legion and
the lots into a playground for children
is the plan of the IA federated clubs
Of Brookings.
Redfield.-Redfield is going in for a
vigorous fire prevention campaign.
Since the new wattrworks improve
ments were installed premium payers
in the city have been anxious to
secure 4 rcadjuStment Of the rate to
compare with the better facilities for
fighting fire.
Faith.-At special election,
citizens of Faith gave a big majority
for the proposition Of issuing bonds
for public improvements. Bonds OF
$2S, 600 were voted for a water system
and $l2, 900 for a sewer system, with
$1,000 additional for a light plant.
Picrre.-The supreme court has
issued an order reinstating Pat
Morrison, Of Mobridge, to the prac-
tiCe of law in this state, Mr.. Morri-
son was disbarred by action of the
supreme court about three years ago.
Canova.-S. T.. LAWYER, Of this city,
has made a notable record as carrier
on a rural route running out from
Canova. A few days ago he COM
pIcted 20 years service as carrier
on this route.
Aberdeen-CitiZens of Aberdeen
bonds not to exceed $4,000 for the
erection OF a new North Side life
station No. 2, at the spring election
on April II.
Miller.-Steps will be taken at once
looking to the early erection of a city
voters at a special election authorized
the issuance OF bonds in the sum Of
$4,000.
Fairburn.-The 12-ycar-old daughter
Of MIR and Mrs. Roy Yancy choked
to death. Though her parents, assist
ed by neighbours did all in their
power. she died in a short time.
Salem.--Thc county commissioners,
in cooperation with the Salem City
council. are arranging to gravel an
extensive stretch of streets in Salem
this spring.
PrOvo.-.It is estimated that owe
500 cattle are effected Ky the disease
known as the Scab, nea Provo,
according to State Field Veterinarian
J |, Tiuddy.
Tyndall-Tyndall is getting to be
quite n shipping point. During the
time between March / and March 16
there were 36 cars Of stock shipped to
tho market.
Oiivct.--Thc Olivet Community club
has rented the large Riverside park
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