The Town of Andover is taking applications for summer maintenance work.   The job consists of mowing, landfill cleanup, painting, park maintenance and other duties as assigned.  Must have a valid driver's license and town will provide equipment. Please send resume to P O Box 35, Andover, SD  57422 by May 6th.  EOE (0409.0416)

Groton UMC May Breakfast, May 1, 11:30 and 1;15, $8. Res. DeLoris Knoll, 397-2681 or Clare Brotherton, 397-8177,  program and door prizes. (409.0423)

Immediate opening - electric lineman who will assist with miscellaneous City maintenance duties.  Knowledge and skills in construction, maintenance, repair, and installation of electric distribution system necessary.  Certified Journeyman or ability to enroll in apprentice program. EOE  Accepting applications or resumes until filled. City Finance Office, PO Box 587, 209 N Main, Groton, SD 57445.

2002: High winds of 35 to 50 mph gusting to over 70 mph occurred across much of central and northeast South Dakota. The strong winds caused some spotty damage to property and trees. With the dry conditions, dust was stirred up by the winds and caused reduced visibilities at many locations. The highest wind gust was 72 mph at Onida.

1792: John Thomas Romney Robinson, inventor of the cup anemometer, was born.

1908: An extensive tornado outbreak began around noon today in Minnesota, and wouldn't end until the evening of the 25th in Georgia. The strongest tornado of the event was an F5 (estimated) near Pender, NE today where a farm was swept away and debris was found 35 miles distant.

1910: The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city.

1988: In southern California, a winter-like storm brought thunderstorms. Nine girls in Tustin were injured when lightning struck the tree they were standing under to