Bushfield opposes federal merit system for social security
Governor Bushfield in Pierre on November 22 voiced opposition to parts of a federal merit system proposal for three state departments handling social security funds. He argued current South Dakota staff lack the required three years experience for merit positions and criticized centralized Washington control in a letter from a Washington editor.
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Pierre
Bushield
Federal Social Security Board
South Dakota
Wshington
Washington
Social Security Regulation Debate Shapes Local Jobs
Governor Hushfield backs editor descriptions of the organization and favors local jobs for local people. Federal rules push merit based hiring for Social Security departments, with a merit system administrator overseeing 40 plus employees, while the state director remains governor appointed. If the merit system fails by January 1, federal grants risk the three departments halting activities.
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Hushfield
Social Security Department
Dc. H. McCay
South Dakota
Social Security
Big Game Hunter Arrested Again In Night Deer Hunt Case
Fred H. Brown of Rapid City and four others faced Circuit Court trial in Custer for night deer hunting with a portable spotlight. Previously Brown and Laurel Peters were acquitted in a related 1937-38 case. Ongoing legal actions cite use of artificial light to hunt after 6 p m. Neighbors later helped William Holland harvest corn during illness.
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Fred Brown
Rapid City
Custer
Fred H. Brown
WPA
Ford Heumphreys
Francis Walsh
Dewey
Bill
Bob Peters
Laurel Peters
Sylvan Lake Hotel
Brown
Acquitts
A. R. Dean
Jim Sunday
Compton Springs
Limestone Country
Virgil Johnson
Henry Axland
Kadoka
Johnson
Heumphreys
Visits Parents Bancroft Special K Me and Bestge
Mrs. John Bestge and daughter from Worthington Minnesota spent several days at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martens in Bancroft. Also noted were visits from Mrs. Bestge and daughter dated November 22.
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Bancroft
John Bestge
Worthington, Minn
Henry Martens
Bancroft Bancroft
Etta Klatt
Hazel
AL Bennings
Huron
Hotchcock
Floyd Paul
Darwin
Clare Hinkley
Paul
Hinksey
C. H. Cotton
William Schlender
Henry Dickson Hhimes
Frank Schlender
Bryant
Walt Still
Dale Durphy
Lermsy
Walline
Sen
de Smet
Myrtle Wesigman
Halph Dirksen
New Traffic Markings Aimed at Reducing Highway 16 Accidents
Pierre November 22 Traffic is safer on highway 16 between Sioux Falls and Mitchell due to new no passing markings. White lines beside the yellow center line warn where passing is dangerous, with experimental use by the state highway department.
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Sioux Falls
Mitchell
South Dakota
Lok
Pankow
Farm Woman Hurt In Unusual Accident Near Vermillion
Vermillion cited report says Mrs. Kat Bruyer, 25, a Vermillion farm woman, was driving near El Point when her baby fell from the seat. In trying to aid the child she lost control, the car was demolished yet the infant escaped injury. Mrs Bruyer sustained severe head injuries and a deep leg laceration but physicians report signs of improvement.
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Vermillion, Or
Kat] Bruyer
Vermillion Farm
Local News Briefs From Erwin Bancroft And Bancroft Area
Short village notices report social events and moves across Erwin Frankfort Bancroft and nearby towns. Hostess H J Fouts holds a Christmas party planning for Dec 16. Becker couple to reside in Frankfort. Rev Gordon preaches installation in Bancroft. visits to Bancroft by Etta Klatt and Floyd Paul family. Ted Rabenburg relocates to Huron. Rev Ames Keller tours Orient. various dinner guests and trips to Lennox and De Smet noted.
Trees Need Water Before Freeze Up
Forester Frank L Rockwell of State College warns that trees require a deep fall watering to protect evergreens and deciduous trees from winter dryness. He notes warm sunny days cause moisture loss, roots cannot pull water from frozen soil, and generous pre freeze watering has saved trees in dry South Dakota winters.
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Frank L Rockwell
State College Forester
South Dakota
Rockwell
Church Sale Success At St. Josephs Wellington
The Ladies Altar Society of St. Josephs Catholic Church hosted a variety sale in Wellington last Saturday. Lunches and baked goods were the main attractions, and the event drew strong support for the church program.
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Wellington
Ladies Altar Society
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Local News Briefs From South Dakota Towns
VISIT AT BANCROFT Mrs. Morse Lindbloom of Canistota visited Roy Kinkell. HOME FOR VISIT Wellington Miss Hope Stewart and Miss Harriett Marone nurses from Huron Clinic stayed with Chase D Stewart. GOES TO WATERTOWN Willow Lake Miss Ella Forde leaves for Watertown to be employed. Miss Tressa Forbes also leaves for Watertown to work. MORE MIXUPS Sioux Falls Thanksgiving mail suspensions noted with confusion about rural lines and city holiday dates. DECLAM CONTEST Hitchcock High School declamation contestants travel to Huron for district contest.
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Bancroft Bancroft
Wellington
Hope Stewart
Harriett Marone
Huron Clinic
Chase D. Stewart
Stewart
Watertown
Willow Lake
Ella Forde
Tressa Forbes
Sioux Falls
Hitchcock
Hitchcock High School
Huron
Guns Prohibited In Sioux Falls Township
Sioux Falls township bans gun use as it is a state game preserve. Deputy state game warden L C Hawelley reports violations. Eleven youths faced charges for target practice. three found guilty with fines of ten dollars, eight under eight sent to Juvenile Court. Hunters during pheasant season were brought to court.
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Sioux Falls
L. C. Hawelley
Vermillion Bay Nominee for West Point from Guard
Vermillion Bay resident James Cabell of Vermillion was nominated by Governor Bushfield as National Guard selection for entry to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Cabell, a private in Battery FP Field Artillery, must pass a final entrance exam in March before admission.
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Vermillion Bay
West Point
Pierre
James Cabell
Bushfield
National Guard
United States Military Academy
Cabell
Fieht Artillery
Visiting Pastor Conducts Services at Presbyterian Churches
The Rev. R. E. Neubrugee of George, Ta., conducted the services at Willow Lake and Spirit Lake Presbyterian Churches Sunday, delivering sermons and guiding worship for parishioners in the region.
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Bancroft
A. C. Gordon
Bridgewater
Walter Magee
Trinity
Alexander
Willow Lake
R. E. Neubrugee
George, Ta
Spirit Lake
Sioux Falls Judge Flays Tipsy Drivers
Sioux Falls Municipal Judge Ransom L. Gibbs condemned drunken driving and urged tougher consequences. O C Hoffmeister of Parker pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined 50 dollars and banned from driving for one year.
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Sioux Falls
Ransom L. Gibbs
C. Hoffmeister
Parker
Hoffmeister
Truck Driver Bumps Into Wrong Victim
In Pierre Nevada a truck driven by Cronin collided with a bicycle rider Donald Zerschling on Sioux Avenue. Walter Geetz, state motor patrol superintendent, filed drunken driving charges against Cronin who awaits Circuit Court with a $2000 bond after waiving preliminary examination. The boy and a passenger were treated for minor injuries.
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Fusees
Nev
Pierre
Walter
Geetz
State Motor Patrol
Pierre Street
Sioux Avenue
Cronin
Donald Zerschling
Gente’ Ar
Zersehling
An. Crasked
School Children Hurt in Bus Truck Smashup
A Colman bus collision left four pupils nursing injuries at home while eleven rode the bus five miles northeast. Carol Peterson and Vinnie Jensen suffered deep cuts. driver J C Laer and C W Anderson escaped unhurt as the truck hauled a heavy load of com. The weekend visit reports mention Eunice Pommer and Dorothy Meyer staying with their parents in Willow Lake.
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Colman
Carol Peterson
Vinnie Jenser
Here
C. W. Anderson
J. C. Laer
Willow Lake
Eunice Pommer
Madison
Dorothy Meyer
Huron
Huron Visitors From Yale Visit Relatives
Mc and Mrs James Smith and son Leon visited relatives in Huron on Friday. Leon recently returned home from Michigan where he worked for the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey.
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Huron
YALE
James Smith
Leon
Eon
Michigan
U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Colton Liquor Election Ruled Legal by Judge
Circuit Judge Lucius Z. Wall upheld the Colton liquor election as legal noting 33 of 241 ballots were illegal but finding no proof of wilful misconduct. The July 18 vote favored the state 134 to 107 approving an off sale liquor store with absentee ballots void for missing identification slips. Otto A. Lee of Calton brought the contest.
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Sioux Falls
Lucius Z. Wall
Colton
Otto A. Lee
Calton
Play's Mystery Comedy Draws In School Treasury
Approximately 52 dollars was turned over to the junior class treasury this week from the annual play presented last Friday afternoon and evening. The mystery comedy On the Hour was well handled by the student actors.
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Willow Lake
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