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The Problem Of Over-Churched And Unchurched Areas In Aurora County, W. F. Kumlien Aug 1942

The Problem Of Over-Churched And Unchurched Areas In Aurora County, W. F. Kumlien

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

The field work for this study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration with the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project was officially designated as W.P.A. Project No·. 665-74-3-143. The specific information contained in this study was obtained in the following manner. Current farmer operator lists were made up for each township in the county, and then sent respectively to the ministers serving each township area. The lists contained blank column space so that information could be filled in from the pastor’s records as to what was the denominational preference, membership, and …


The Problem Of Over-Churched And Under-Churched Areas In Marshall County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette Aug 1942

The Problem Of Over-Churched And Under-Churched Areas In Marshall County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

The field work for this study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration with the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project was officially designated as W.P.A. Project No·. 665-74-3-143. The specific information contained in this study was obtained in the following manner. Current farmer operator lists were made up for each township in the county, and then sent respectively to the ministers serving each township area. The lists contained blank column space so that information could be filled in from the pastor’s records as to what was the denominational preference, membership, and …


The Emerging Rural Communities Of Brule County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Jul 1942

The Emerging Rural Communities Of Brule County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

During Pioneer days most of the farmers’ activities were confined within a radius of three or four miles- a distance commonly known as a” team haul.” In more recent years, improved transportation facilities have permitted farm families to go to village centers for an increasing proportion of their goods and services. The result had been the emergence of village- centered communities whose areas are several times as extensive as those of the old-time neighborhoods. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is …


The Emerging Rural Communities Of Sanborn County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Jul 1942

The Emerging Rural Communities Of Sanborn County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration with the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the following persons: church ; high school Superintendent who supplied lists of their tuition students; and business men of Sanborn County trade centers who volunteered information regarding the extent of interpretation, however, rests with the authors rather than with the persons who supplied the data.


The Emerging Rural Communities Of Edmunds County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette Jul 1942

The Emerging Rural Communities Of Edmunds County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the following persons: church ; high school Superintendent who supplied lists of their tuition students; and business men of Edmunds County trade centers who volunteered information regarding the extent of interpretation, however, rests with the authors rather than with the persons who supplied the data.


The Emerging Rural Communities Of Brown County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette Jul 1942

The Emerging Rural Communities Of Brown County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

his study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the following persons: church survey; high school Superintendent who supplied lists of their tuition students; and business men of Brown County trade centers who volunteered information regarding the extent of interpretation, however, rests with the authors rather than with the persons who supplied the data. People can be most effectively reached and influenced through the social groups to which …


The Emerging Rural Communities Of Tripp County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette Jul 1942

The Emerging Rural Communities Of Tripp County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This study was made possible by the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the following persons: church survey field workers who discovered where farm families attend church; high school Superintendent who supplied lists of their tuition students; and business men of Tripp County trade centers who volunteered information regarding the extent of their trade territories. Full responsibility for statements of interpretation, however, rests with the authors rather than with the persons who …


The Emerging Rural Communities Of Turner County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette Jul 1942

The Emerging Rural Communities Of Turner County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the following persons: church survey field workers who discovered where farm families attend church; high school Superintendent who supplied lists of their tuition students; and business men of Turner County trade centers who volunteered information regarding the extent of their trade territories. Full responsibility for statements of interpretation, however, rests with the authors rather than with the persons who …


The Emerging Rural Communities Of Clay County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette Jul 1942

The Emerging Rural Communities Of Clay County, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This study was made possible by the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the following persons: church survey field workers who discovered where farm families attend church; high school Superintendent who supplied lists of their tuition students; and business men of Clay County trade centers who volunteered information regarding the extent of their trade territories. Full responsibility for statements of interpretation, however, rests with the authors rather than with the persons who …


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of South Dakota, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette Jul 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of South Dakota, W. F. Kumlien, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

During the past two years, studies concerning the declining Elementary enrollment problem, have been completed and published for each of the counties of the state. This pamphlet is a state-wide summary of the county series. This summary, as well as the various county studies, was made possible by the State and Federal W.P.A. cooperating with the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is designated as W.P.A. Official Project Number 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of the various county superintendents from whose offices most of the basic data were secured and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction who …


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Corson County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Jun 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Corson County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of Miss Margaret Gillis, the Corson County Superintendent of Schools, from whose office most of the data used in this study were secured; and of high school superintendents who supplied lists of their tuition students.


Wartime Mobilization Of Farm Labor In South Dakota, Walter L. Slocum May 1942

Wartime Mobilization Of Farm Labor In South Dakota, Walter L. Slocum

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This pamphlet includes wartime mobilization of farm labor in South Dakota. Plans for the mobilization of farm labor are now being made. All would doubtless agree that these plans should proceed upon the basis of a realistic appraisal of the situation.


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Washington County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette May 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Washington County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of Mrs. Georgiana Temple, the Washington County Superintendent of Schools, from whose office most of the data used in this study were secured; and of high school superintendents who supplied lists of their tuition students.


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Haakon County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Haakon County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined e.t a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Haakon County leaders, by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution; as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Clark County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Clark County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined e.t a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Clark County leaders, by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution; as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Ziebach County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Ziebach County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined e.t a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Ziebach County leaders, by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution; as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Lawrence County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Lawrence County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined e.t a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Lawrence County leaders, by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution; as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Hughes County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Hughes County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined at a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Hughes County leaders, by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution; as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Fall River County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Fall River County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined at a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Fall River County leaders, by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution; as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of …


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Butte County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Butte County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined at a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Butte County leaders, by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution; as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Harding County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Harding County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined at a very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high costs per pupil. It is the purpose of this pamphlet to assist educators, school board members and other Harding County leaders, by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its solution; as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the …


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Lyman County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Lyman County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined city very rapid rate. The providing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high cost per pupil. It is the purpose of this Pamphlet to assist educators, school board members end other Lyman County leaders, by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its Solution; as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State …


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Bennett County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Bennett County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

During recent years, enrollments in most South Dakota elementary schools have declined city very rapid rate. The prevailing type of rural school district organization in most counties has proved rather ineffective in coping with dwindling enrollments and with the consequent high cost per pupil. It is the purpose of this Pamphlet to assist educators, school board members end other Bennett County leaders, by analyzing the nature of the problem and by presenting suggestions for its Solution; as they have grown out of the experiences of other South Dakota communities. This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State …


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Charles Mix County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Charles Mix County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of Mrs. Margaret B. Sprick, the Charles Mix County Superintendent of Schools, from whose office most of the data used in this study were secured; and of high school superintendents who supplied lists of their tuition students.


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Jackson County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Jackson County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of Miss. Ruth M.Solon , the Jackson County Superintendent of Schools, from whose office most of the data used in this study were secured; and of high school superintendents who supplied lists of their tuition students.


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Stanley County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Stanley County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of Mrs. Ellen Scheel, the Stanley County Superintendent of Schools, from whose office most of the data used in this study were secured; and of high school superintendents who supplied lists of their tuition students.


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Meade County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Meade County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of Mr. Ervin Peregrine, the Meade County Superintendent of Schools, from whose office most of the data used in this study were secured; and of high school superintendents who supplied lists of their tuition students.


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Perkins County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Perkins County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of Miss Agnes D. Larson, the Perkins County Superintendent of Schools, from whose office most of the data used in this study were secured; and of high school superintendents who supplied lists of their tuition students.


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Mellette County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Mellette County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of Mr. Richard Horton, the Mellette County Superintendent of Schools, from whose office most of the data used in this study were secured; and of high school superintendents who supplied lists of their tuition students.


The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Pennigton County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette Apr 1942

The Problem Of Declining Enrollment In The Elementary Schools Of Pennigton County, W. F. Kumlien, Howard M. Sauer, C. Scandrette

Agricultural Experiment Station Rural Sociology Pamphlets (1940-1977)

This study was made possible through the cooperation of the State and Federal Work Projects Administration and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. The project is officially designated as W. P.A. Project No. 265-1-74-57. The authors gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of Mr. Amos Groethe, the Pennington Superintendent of Schools, from whose office most of the data used in this study were secured; and of high school superintendents who supplied lists of their tuition students.