Federal merit plan eyed for SD agencies
A federal official proposed unifying 10 state agencies in South Dakota under a single Merit System Council to oversee appointments for around 400 jobs. Governor Bushield, officials McCay and Cook objected. McCay challenged using one list for all three departments, while Cook warned against formal hearings for professional staff. A conference with Giles Anderson followed.
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UCC Merit System Council
Public Health Department
Federal Security Agency
State
Social Security Department
Social Security Board
Council
McCay
C. H. McCay
Social Security
J. F. D. Cook
Health Department
Unemployment Compensation Commission
UCC
Wilcox
South Dakota
Cook
Public Assistance
Giles Anderson
Federal merit system debate faces three path choices
Officials consider three options for the federal plan. They could join in a single merit system, each state establishing its own, or reject the proposal and risk losing federal funds. The debate centers on how to align with federal requirements and secure funding.
La Plant Dissolved as Incorporated Town in South Dakota
Official papers filed with the secretary of state end La Plant, a Dewey County town of under 250 residents. Circuit Judge Frank Gladstone ordered dissolution after a hearing, with town officers to continue until municipal assets and affairs are settled. La Plant was incorporated on September 7, 1920.
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la Plant
Pierre
Dewey County
Secretary of State
Frank Gladstone
Federal Employes Take Drivers Test on Rosebud Reservation
Two hundred fifty federal employees on the Rosebud Indian Reservation are taking automobile driver examinations. Twenty pass and twenty earn a perfect score. State patrol officers assist Police Chief James Gedo and a Washington instructor in supervising nurses, clerks, and other government drivers. All federal vehicles require a perfect test score.
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Audleul
Rosebud Indian Reservation
State Motor Patrol
James Gedo
Washington
Plan Business Research Parley At University Scon
Vermillion November 23 A conference on business research for South Dakota will be held at the State University. Dean E S Sparks outlines the role of the university in the program with Dr Nathanael Engle of the federal Commerce Department to conduct. Five points guide steps including expanding facilities and reducing duplication.
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University Scon
South Dakota
State University
E. S. Sparks
School of Business Administration
Nathanael H. Engle
Federal Department of Commerce
Dean Sparks
Engle
State University Schools of Business
United States
Department of Commerce
Iowa Visitors Stay With Radtke Family in Mis souri Valley
Mrs Alfred Radtke and Mr Alfred Radtke of Missouri Valley Iowa visited relatives here and at Broadland last week staying with Mr and Mrs William Radtke and other relatives. They plan to return home the last of this week.
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Tulare Tulare
Carl Meyers
Virginia Richman
Rochester
Iowa
Bonilla
Alfred Radtke
Missouri Valley
Transients Held as Burglary Suspects in Thunder Hawk
Aberdeen reports two transients, aged about 25 to 30, arrested in Cambridge and held in Carson County for a burglary spree at Thunder Hawk. State investigators Floyd Short and Les Price, Sheriff Ed Otter, and postal inspector M. G. Eberlein lead the probe. victims listed include the Thunder Hawk postmaster and Farmers Equity outlets with losses totaling 376 dollars.
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Aberdeen
Thunder Hawk
Carson County
Mabridge
McIntosh
Floyd Short
Les Price
State Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Ed Otter
M. G. Eberlein
Farmers Equity Elevator
Farmer's Equity Oil Station
Q.W. Flamme
Timber Lake voters decide to buy local power plant
In Timber Lake a special election resulted in 173 to 72 backing the city purchase of a privately owned electric plant and run it as a municipal enterprise. The 20 year franchise to a private operator had expired, and the question was to buy and operate the plant or grant a franchise to Jerome Payne of Eagle Butte.
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Timber Lake
Jerome Payne
Eagle Butte
Urges Early Return Of Big Game Reports
Elmo Adams of the state game and fish department urged sportsmen to file elk and deer hunting license returns promptly to ensure an accurate tally. Deer license holders who did not hunt need not return. All elk license holders must return stubs by December 10 at the Pierre office. Linda Freier of Sioux City arrived in Highmore to visit her relatives and in-laws, including Mr. and Mrs. Peter Freier and Mr. and Mrs. Elza Taylor.
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Pierre Highmore
Clyde Hill
Hill
Rose Weber
Marion
Atkinson
Pierre
George Schneider
Elmo Adams
State Game and Fish Department
Game Department
Highmore Highmore
Linda Freier
Sioux City
Peter Freier
Elza Taylor
Radcliffe Return from California Visit
Mr and Mrs N Radcliffe returned home Sunday after visiting relatives and friends in California for several weeks.
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California
Tulare
Mrs
N. Radcliffe
Road Office Is Made Permanent in South Dakota
The State Highway Planning Survey has established permanent headquarters in Pierre, reducing staff by 14. Capt. Harry H. More named manager as offices expand from the North Western depot, with 22 employees including 10 engineers. The agency, funded at 132 percent of federal road funds, completed a large traffic flow map and is drawing county maps from aerial photos to plan future highways.
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South Dakota
Pierre
State Highway Planning Survey
State Highway Commission
Federal Public Roads Administration
Capitol
Harry H. More
North Western
Male
Gardner Gantz
Cantz
Custer
Captain Males
Regular Army
Fort Meade
CCC
Federal Road Bureau
FASTRETH Improves Fit of False Teeth for Comfort
An old advertisement promises FASTRETH improves denture fit with an alkaline powder sprinkled on plates to hold them firmer and more comfortable. It claims relief from embarrassment due to loose plates and mentions availability at drug stores.
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Huronire State News
Rockham
Park Extension Club
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Rockham Rockham
Elmer Liebig
Hetty Gene
Faulkton
Nathan Lipets
Liebig
Faull County
Tolman
Oscar Oleson
George Willett
Huron
W. C. Tolman
Oleson
Webster
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Gneeckle and Wiedemann
Madison Finance Company
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Walter V. Wieedemann
Ada P. Wiedemann
Fern Gaeckle
YALE
Paul Kleinhasser
Farmers
Desmet
Highmore
Nat Stimson
Katherine
T de Smet
Iva Ruskell
Bill Stimson
Brookings
P. L. Peterson
Alice
Deli Rapids
J. T. Medin
Sioux Falls
Elie Medlin
Eagle Rock
Calif
Amanda Miller
AID
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the Lane
Methodist Aid
Kiwanis Club
Wessington Springs
Alpena
Gannon
Lowell Runestad
Hadley
Minn
Naomi Runestad
Mitchell
Brucie Benson
Letcher
Clintom McEntee
Earl Gannon
Miss Runestad
Carolet Griffin
Blunt
Jerauld
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J. G. Will
Delmont
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Firestone Auto Supply and Service Stores
5Th & Dakota Huron
Bank of England
Bill Huesgen
Huesgen
Rogers Sterling
Ificeret
Iamon
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