South Dakota Cuts Payroll After Berry Admin Measures
Pierre reports a $62,385.17 cut in the January to March payroll vs last year as 2,562 state employees earned a total of 751,898.95. The reduction occurred mainly in penal, charitable, and educational institutions, with seven of seventeen departments showing higher or equal staffing. More layoffs are planned after July 1 as Berry administration economy measures take effect.
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Berry
Robertson
Penitentiary and Training School
Missing Man Returns Home After Decades of Travel
Mitchell May 1 An aged wanderer Arthur Grebel believed dead by relatives arrived in Mitchell alive with stories from 30 years of globe spanning travel. He is brother to Mrs Charles Fowler and Earl Grebel, left Parker M D at age seven for journeys across Australia South America and the U S, while a fire at St Lawrence destroyed a hen house and forced reseidence in Mitchell with no word on his fate.
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Mitchell
Arthur Grebel
Mitchel
Mr. Grebel
Charles Fowler
E. J. Evans
Earl Grebel
0. B. Wallace
Chicago
I. Grebel
Parker
M. D
Australia
South America
United States
ST. Lawrence Lands
ST. Lawrence
Miich
Rosa Muth
Gre
Gasoline Tax Law Tightened and Inspections Expanded
Pierre South Dakota moves to tighten the four cent gasoline levy with stricter inspection rules effective May 1. Tax applies to any motor fuel used to propel vehicles and includes reforms to curb evasion. Bonds for dealers must be secured by May 7 as part of new compliance measures.
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Aleys
Philip
Pierre
South Dakota
Secretary of Agriculture
Treasury
F.C. Sirwert
Walter Conway
Siewert
Club Convention Set for Mitchell by Women’s Federated Clubs
In Mitchell during the second week of April 1934 the Women's Federated Clubs of the first district plan their annual convention. The Lake Andes meeting closed with 24 federated clubs from 15 cities, including Armour and Bridgewater, represented. Officers elected include Mrs. F Kane Lake Andes president, Mrs. B F Morgan Wagner first vice president, Mrs. O W Coursey Mitchell second vice president, Mrs. B L Wright Armour recording secretary, Mrs. Grece Henderson Stodartt corresponding secretary, Mrs. C E L Wanels Bridgewater treasurer, and Mrs. J H Langdon Yankton auditor.
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Mitchell
Lake Aries
Armour
Bridgewater
Corsica
Lake
Andes
Gayville
Letcher
Parkston
Platte
Salem
Scotland
Springfield
Tripp
Was‘nee
Yorkton
F.kane
Lake Andes
B. F. Morgan
Wagner
O. W. Coursey
B. L. Wright J
Grece Henderson
Stodartt
C. E L. Wanels
J. HL T Langdon
Yankton
Sioux Falls College Year Book Prepares For Distribution
Siou x Falls South Dakota May 1 Special preparations are underway for the Sioux Brave year book distribution in the second week. The cover design harmonizes with interior art work directed by Woodrow Frost. Dedication and scholarship features will be announced. C L Adams sells Frankfort newspaper, leaving for Artesian to run a new paper with family moving early June.
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Virgil Kleespiel
Woodrow _ Frost
BUES
Frankfort
C.L. Adams
Artesian
Philip Adopts Work Requirement for Indigent Transients
Philip city council votes to inaugurate a plan forcing any transient hungry in the city to work one hour before being served. The slogan No Work, No Eat is cited as policy guiding the measure and aims to reduce meals for those asking for aid.
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Philip
Surprise Party for Aged ALPENA Woman
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society held a surprise party for Mrs. Mary Hatch, age 89, at Mrs. H. A. Munson's home. The gathering featured contests, stunts, and a candle birthday cake presented by Mrs. John Bentsen. Mrs. Hatch, among South Dakota's oldest W F M S members, has long lived on a pioneer farm and attended by numerous friends including Mesdames Seller Holmes Bentsen Triplett Linn and others.
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Alpena
John Bentsen
Hatch
South Dakota
SPS
Mesdames H. (. Seller
J. A. Holmes
Roy Triplett
W. J. Linn
G. N. Kinsmart
Lyle Freeman
A. J. Brigham
Oscar Lundberg
J. D. Evans
F. C. Poeschl J
B. Shull
W. J. Page
H. A. Munson
W. S. Leigh~ Fon
Miss Clara Eaton
Immigrant Worker Grebel Plans Chicago Visit
The article notes that Grebel, once declared dead by his family, moved to Mitchell from Sidney Australia where he worked in railroading. He has spent most of his time since leaving home in that occupation. From Mitchell he plans to go to Chicago for a brief stay at his sister's home.
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Mitchell
Sidney
Australia
Mr. Grebel
Chicago
Buffalo Sheriff Finds Hidden Ransom Money Near Sankey Ranch
GANN VALLEY South Dakota May 1 Buffalo county Sheriff Rasmussen who helped dig up part of the 60000 ransom paid by Denver broker Charles Boettcher for his son located 290 near the Sankey ranch ten miles southwest of Gann Valley. The money was found with help from Arthur Youngberg an alleged confederate and was turned over to Judge Bakewell at Plankinton after Rasmussen secreted it briefly at home.
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Gann Valley
S. D
Spe
Sian
Lars ‘Rasmussen
Buifsla
Charles Boettcher
Denver
Sankey Ranch
Sherff Rasmussen
Federal Department of Justice
St. Paul
Arthur Youngberg
Sankey
Boettcher
Mooney
Youngberg
Zoumeberg
Buffalo County
Rasmussen
BR. C. Bakewell
Plankinton
De Smet Plans Graduation for 1933 Seniors
De Smet announces 1933 senior class valedictorian Ruth McCeskell with 94.34 percent and salutatorian Zona Whalen with 94.13 percent over four years. Eight graduates hold averages of 90 or higher. Rev J B Borgen to deliver baccalaureate sermon May 28, George McCarty to give commencement address June 1. Senior events include a play The Wild Westcotts on Wednesday and the junior senior prom on May 8.
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DE Smet
Ruth McCeskell
Zona Whalen
Lydia Holm
de Smet High School
J. B. Borgen
American Lutheran Church
Géorge McCarty
State College
Brookings
Bancroft Sunday School Stages The Adventure of Mr Tightwad
The Bancroft Sunday school directed by Rev J H L Proper presented the play The adventure of Mr Tightwad to a large Yale audience. The Yale Sunday school class sang between acts and invited the visitors to refreshments afterward at the Pratt hall.
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Bancroft U.S
Yale Yale
Bancroft Sunday School
J. H L. Proper
Mr. Tightwad
Yale
Pratt Auf
Frankfort High To Graduate 16
Frankfort high school will graduate a class of 16 this spring, eight boys and eight girls. The roster includes June Erin Adams, Rachael Louie Alexander, Vesta Winifred Derimer, Ruth Alberta Hansen, Edna Carolyn Johnson, Ima Ruth Jones, Lars Margaret Jones, Avis Gwyneth Stubbs, Gerald August Franz, Donald Milton Hilkemeier, Glen Le Roy Jones, and Ward Celi Olson.
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Frankfort
Frankfort High School
June Erin Adams
Rachael Louie Alexander
Vesta
Winifred Derimer
Ruth Alberta Hansen
Edna
Carolyn Johnson
Ima Ruth Jones
Lars Margaret Jones
Avis Gwyneth Stubbs
Gerald August Franz
Donald Milton Hilkemeier
Glen le Roy Jones
Ward Celi Olson
Valedictorian and salutatorian named for graduation early
Harlan Refvem is valedictorian and Grant Refvem is salutatorian, joined by Loren Flwood Lowell Adrian Shaw Glenn Wesley Wendell June Adams. Supt Daryl Coldren announced graduation exercises will be held in the Firemen's hall Thursday evening May 18.
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Harlan ‘Grant Refvem
Loren Flwood Lowell Adrian Shaw
Glenn Wesley Wendell
June Adams
Harlan Refvem
Daryl Coldren
Firemen's Hall
Omitted Taxes Are Collected In South Dakota
State tax director L E Corey reports recovery of 80571.16 in money and credits omitted from the tax rolls since July 1 1931. Investigations cover fully determined liabilities and some cases are settling. Of 9071.46 liability determined 10738.16 has been added to county records since 1939. Two men are employed. the inquiry may reveal more evasion with penalties and interest. Revenue from the money and credits tax funds counties schools and the state.
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L. E. Corey
R. Capexe2ie
State Department
Corey
South Dakota
Ihe
Property Tax Reassessment Sparks County Investigations
A fragment notes voluntary repayment of trouble money and credits by assessors, indicating increases in three counties under investigation. The terse item hints at fiscal scrutiny and potential corrective actions amid tax administration concerns.
St Lawrence Ladies Club Closes Year with Elections
The St Lawrence Ladies club held its closing meeting as officers were elected: President Mrs Ray Magness, Vice President Mrs Jessie Kintigh, Treasurer Mrs Louis Stechman, and Miss Susan Conkex. A program committee was appointed. A lilac tea was served by Mrs Leonard Bianaugh and Mrs Willian Gribow. The club has 42 members with 71 present and eight guests.
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St, Lawrence
St. Lawrence
Willian Gribow
Louis Stechman
Change Date For Annual Award Day
MADISON May 1 The annual Awards Day at Eastern State Normal school was moved from May 26 to May 18 by request of the student body. The event, once called Field Day, has run for over ten years and evolved from interclass contests to a day recognizing high attaining students and achievements.
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Madison
Eastern State Normal School
Studers
Frankfort Man Recovers From Stroke
A. J. Anderson, who suffered a paralytic stroke, is reported to be somewhat improved. The May 1 bulletin notes his condition as he remains under care in Frankfort.
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Frankfort
A. J. Anderson
GasSaver Engineers unveil World Fair Auto Gas Saver device
Wheaton TH firm GasSaver Engineers introduces the 1933 World’s Fair Auto Gas Saver and Inside Engine Oiler. It promises to save gas while oiling valves in a side engine, fits all cars, and is easy to install with a wrench. A free sample is offered to early users and agents.
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GasSaver
Wheaton
Quick
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RIES
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Panne
Agriculture Dept
School & Public Lands
Wesnenaens
Free Library Commission
Governor's Office
Mitchell Supply Depot
Railroad Commission
Secretary of State
Veterans Bureau
Securities Commission
Western Normal
Northern Normal
Spearfish Normal
Southern Normal
School of Mines Diers
Yankton State Hospital
Arthur Grebe
S.F
Buffalo
Frankfort High
St. Lawrence Club
Phad
Neelea
Fale
WBITE
Hal Hai
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