Hansen the Burbank of the Plains Retired Scientist
Dr N E Hansen at 75 remains active as emeritus researcher at South Dakota State College. The Danish born horticulturist led eight foreign explorations from Russia to China, introduced Cossack alfalfa and crested wheat grass, bred apples and crab apples, and directed many plant improvements that boosted Plains agriculture.
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Brookings, Moy
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Plains States
Russia
Siberia
China
Northwest
America
Plains
United States
Canada
Moscow
Hanseh
State College
North American
Woodward
Oklo
Nebraska
Dakotas
Canadian
Dr. Hansen
Europe
James W. Wilson
Young Hansen
Asia
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Huron
Meala
Turkestan
Africa
West China
Mongolia
Midwest
Russian Siberia
Iowa
Denmark
New York
Iowa State College
J. L. Budd
Tye
Bancroft Juniors Stage Funny Play Nov. 21
Bancroft High School junior class will present the comedy Everybody's Crazy Now in the community hall on November 21 with the entire class in the production. Leading roles are held by Marlyn Cheney Elmer Weerts Helen Jencks and Delbert Dirksen. After the show a dance will follow sponsored by the senior class with Dick Dayton's Orchestra. Also Potter County to receive state funds for schools under census basis $4.27 per child of school age.
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Bancroft
Bancroft High School
Marlyn Cheney
Elmer Weerts
Helen Jencks
Delbert Dirksen
Dick Dayton
Potter Gettysburg
Potter County
Rebekah Lodge hosts public card party in Wellington
Morning Star Rebekah Lodge held a brief meeting followed by a public card party in Wellington. Seven tables were in play and prizes were awarded to Mrs Adelbert Major for contract bridge and A J Ravenscroft of Wayland for 500. A tray lunch was served for a small charge.
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Rebekah Lodge
Wellington
Morning Star
Adelbert Major
J. Ravenscroft
Wayland
Typist Exams in December for State Departments
Pierre November 13 A competitive examination for stenographers in the state social security and health departments will be held in December. Applicants must file by December 1 with Supervisor Howard C Lelvig. High school graduation with stenography training is required. About 300 positions exist with salaries from 50 to 120 dollars monthly. The social security and health registers remain separate from federal and unemployment agencies.
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Social Security
Pierre
Social Security and
Health Departments
George Williams
South Dakota Merit System Council
Howard C. Lelvig
Selvig
Social Security and Health Departments
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Employment Service
UCC
Armistice Program At Bryant City Hall Honors Veterans
Bryant American Legion post and high school collaborated for Armistice Day in city hall. Rev S Shelby opened with invocation after band selections and pledge led by Eugene Dunn. Dale Bradshaw spoke on "When Tolerance is Treason." Supt A M Mortenson gave an address and Rev H S Peterson gave the benediction. Dinner followed in Dorens hall served by the Auxiliary.
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Bryant American Legion Post
S. Shelby
Eugene Dunn
Dale Bradshaw
A. M. Mortenson
HS. Peterson
Dorens Hall
Hyde County Hosts First Teachers Visiting Day
County superintendent Gladys Gannon introduced a Hyde County teachers visiting day with six of 33 rural schools staying in session. Host schools included Washington Nettie Gardner and West Loomis leaders, while Highmore grade rooms welcomed visitors. Teachers from six host schools will visit other schools later in the season.
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Hyde Highmore
Gladys Gannon
Hyde County
Washington
Nettie Gardner
William Hamilton
Charline Jordal
West Loomis
Maime Kolewitch
Holabird
Winifred Sc
Potter County Rural Teachers Institute Held in Court House
Potter GILLYSBURL November 13 special The first district institute for Potter County rural teachers under Mary Stroh county superintendent was held in the courthouse Saturday Elsie Rinehart spoke on the Y C L Robert Rhombs discussed oral reports and freedom of expression Vera Baker on art in school subjects Arline Becker reported on the state district convention at Watertown and Lorraine Johnson demonstrated primary reading
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Gillysburl
Potter County
Mary Stroh
Elsie Rinehart
South Riverside
Robert Rhombs
North Lanner
Vera Baker
Lincoln
Arline Becker
S.D. BE. A
Watertown
Lorraine Johnson
Tolstoy
Bonilla Teachers All SDEA Members 1941 42
The report from South Dakota Education Association headquarters states all Bonilla Consolidated School teachers enrolled in SDEA for 1941 42. A certificate of award featuring Education for Democracy Democracy for Education was sent to Supt T R Jones for 100 percent enrollment.
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Bonilla
South Dakota Education Association
Bonilla Consolidated School
Association
T. R. Jones
Bonila
Sioux Falls
Armistice Day program hosted by Miller VFW Post
Miller Nov 13 Special The Rev J E Robinson of Redfield was principal speaker for Armistice Day program sponsored by VFW Post at Miller His topic Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Invocation by Rev Frank L Whitney Miller band and group singing led by R C Branson solos by Melba Nelson and Mr Branson with Mildred Nelson accompanying N E Beers patriotic instructor spoke briefly Benediction by Rev M L Bomhoff
Armistice Day Program At Wessington
A Armistice Day program was held at eleven o'clock Tuesday morning in Wessington. Rev. W. J. Wienands gave the address at the Wessington Community Church. The school band and glee club performed along with two songs by the grade girls. A large crowd attended, with planning by the American Legion and Auxiliary.
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W. J. Wienands
Wessington
American Legion and Auxiliary
Bryant High School Declamation Contest at City Hall
The Bryant High School held its declamation contest at City Hall on Sunday night drawing a large crowd. In the oratory division Dale Bradshaw won the event.
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Bryant Bryant
Bryant High School
City Hall
Dale Bradshaw
Poetry and Drama Winners Named at Bryant
Verona Anderson won first in poetry with Fisher selections Farm er Comes Home Tall Girl's Beau and Reality. Janice Kelly led drama with Faith while Barbara Ann Ward topped humor with Jane. The trio will represent Bryant at Bayti district contest judged by Willow Lake and Bayti coaches.
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Verona Anderson
Janice Kelly
Selec
Tion
Faith
Barbara Ann Ward
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Huron Rabbit Exterminating. Club
Legion Hall
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Mr.h
Mr Hatt
Ett
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Cavalry
Barpaca
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