July 16, 1914
The latest industry in Newell is a cement block factory which the Anderson Brothers have established. It didn’t come because a large bonus had been given, but because a pressing need made it practical.
It is reported that 4 head of cattle belonging to Louis Karnen were shot sometime last week by some one living in his neighborhood. Who ever is mean enough to take out his spite on his neighbor’s stock will do anything and deserves punishment to the limit of the law. The community should get rid of this miscreant at any hazard.
The Wilson Brothers have sold there threshing outfit to Matt Schooster, of Lead and he will run the outfit in the South Hilen vicinity. Mr. Schooster is an old thresher, and the patrons of the machine can expect good work.
July 10, 1924
Hugh loads of wool continue to roll into Newell in such numbers that former records of shipments from this section will undoubtedly be exceeded this season. So far 14 rail carloads have been filled out for the east. It is estimated that this includes about half the clips that are to be shipped from this point. Mike and Steve Graf of Hoover were in the procession of sheepmen who brought in their wool clips this week; Anzley Walker and Wm Adams brought in G. J. Jorgenson’s wool clips; N. E. Jacobsen; R. D. Nickolson and I. Severson, well known prosperous sheepmen of the Moreau River, marketed their wool clips; Messrs. Jacobsen and Severson were accompanied by their families, and all attended the big show at Belle Fourche. Other Hoover sheepmen: Howard
Sheridan, Boy Nelson, Knute Olson; Day Hoover and Earl Bresee also marketed their wool in Newell this week.
Mr. & Mrs. Leicester Robbins made a trip to Rapid City Saturday to market part of Mrs. N. Viken’s strawberry crop. We have been informed that the army worms raided her berry patch since then, doing great damage if not destroying the entire crop.
Mrs. Anne Champney made a flying trip to her old haunts last Thursday evening. She had come down from Montana for the Round-up and called at the home of Gust Fredlund. We hope to have her again installed as Guardian Angel of the Milberg School in September. Harold Burke is taking an enforced vacation because of the mumps and is staying at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Gust Fredlund.
July 12, 1934
Kenneth Falk who is attending a CCC Camp near Sturgis, was a recent guest at the Wm. Schmele home. Other guests Sunday were Miss Amie Persche and A. Waldman of Sturgis. Russell Body, a foreman in a CCC Camp near Custer, was visiting at home over July 4th. Several young men from his Camp accompanied him.
Out of the 7 new CCC Camps to be located in the State, one is to be located on the Belle Fourche Irrigation Project, according to word received this week by Supt. F. C. Youngblutt. It is expected that the local Camp will have headquarters in the vicinity of Orman Dam, where a considerable amount of work will be available for the men. It is expected that the Camp will open in a few days.
July 13, 1944
Sam E. Cutts, manager of the Newell Liquor Co. since March 1943, has resigned his position to take effect August 1st. His successor is to be George C. Winkler, well known long-time county resident who recently purchased the R. C. Anderson home in Newell with intention of retiring from farm work. Mr. Cutts has set an enviable mark of success in his handling of the business and all with whom he has been associated will regret his decision to resign. Mr. Winkler is familiarizing himself with the liquor business in preparation to take over management next month.
Harry Frick was taken into custody and arraigned in Justice Court at Belle Fourche for issuing “rubber” checks, a check without funds. A fine of $10 and costs and a 15-day jail sentence were suspended upon his payment of the $20 check and costs and future good behavior.
The 290 Mexican agriculture workers brought to Butte County by the War-Food Administration for sugar beet work, will be available for other agriculture work from about July 20 to September 25. Some of the men can speak English, handle horses and do ranch work and haying. More detailed information can be secured by contacting your County Agent, or Stanley Lyman of the War-Food Administration at the Farm-Labor Office in Belle Fourhe. It will be necessary to sign agreement for use of the men. They must be paid every 2 weeks under the terms of International Agreement.
July 15, 1954
Persons interested in furnishing room and/or bord for Newell High School students during the 1954-55 school term are urged to list same at an early date with the school office, Supt. G. W. Austin advised this week. Austin reported that number of high school students are writing in now asking in regard to places at which they could room and board, also that a number are interested in working for board and room.
Newell’s liberal policy with regard to use of water in the summer is being threatened by persons using water at night, Mayor Vern Hafner reported this week. Residents are urged, therefore, not to use water for sprinkling after 7:00 PM. There is plenty of water, Hafner pointed out, but it is important than an adequate reserve be maintained in the tower at night for fire protection and emergencies. Residents using city water past the prescribed hour for sprinkling (8:00 PM) will be denied sprinkling rates for the season.
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. R. Caton and Mr. & Mrs. H. W. Caton of Hopkins, Minn, visited Monday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Caton and family. The Caton family and their house guests attended a family reunion in Rapid City Sunday at the home of their sister, Mr. & Mrs. Everet Rambow.
One hundred seventy-five relatives and friends paid their compliments to Mr. & Mrs. George Maass on their 50th Anniversary Saturday at their home. The honored couple received 3 beautifully decorated wedding cakes. They also received many lovely gifts, cards, flowers and gifts of money. Hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. Guy Farber; Mrs. Herb Loewel; Mrs. Paul Farber and Mrs. John Magenheimer, assisted by other friends and relatives.
July 9, 1964
Ronnie Varland, 16 yesterday, son of Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Varland of Newell, celebrated his birthday by leaving for Rapid City to attend as 2-day orientation session before continuing to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to attend the National Boy Scout Jamboree. Over 50,000 Boy Scouts, Explorers and their leaders will participate in the weeklong encampment. Ron will accompany other Scouts form the Black Hills area who will make tours to include Washington D C; Philadelphia; New York and the World’s Fair. Ron Expects to return to Newell July 28th.
The 1964 Butte County Fair and 4-H Achievement Days premium lists are available. They will distribute them as fast as they can. Stop in the office and pick up a copy or more. We looked over use of Federal penalty mailing privilege. Guess we will have to buy a few more postage stamps.
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth VanSickle of Sturgis were Thursday dinner guests and spent the day at the Roy VanSickle home near Castle Rock. The Roy VanSickle family hosted a community potluck supper at their ranch on the 4th of July. Later in the evening a display of fireworks was enjoyed.
