The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-07-01
Several Offices Change
AS Nelu Bie11t1illt11 Beams
.':1ccay Becomes Fire Marshal;
Several Other Appointments
In Prospect

Beginning OF the new 1933-34 bien-
mum for North Dakota's state gov
eminent Saturday brought some
changes in offices. with several others
in prospect.
j. H. McCay, selfridge, appointed
state fire marshal by Governor Will
liam LANCER. took over the office
from H. L.. Reade. The new marshal
appointed j. y. Quinn, Selfridge, as
his deputy to succeed Frank Barnes.
Warden G. G. Turner of the state
penitentiary became superintendent
of the state bureau Of criminal iden-
LITIGATION under new law which pro-
vides that the warden assume those
duties without extra compensation.
Gunder Osjord. superintendent Of the
crime bureau since its creation, term
mated his duties Saturday Fay
Hunter, his assistant, remained in
charge.
The legislature failed to provide an
appropriation for operation Of the
crime bureau. but some Of the ap-
preparation of the 1898 biennium
remains and the department Is ex-
pected to be operated on this for
brief period It was not definitely
known in official circles just what I'LL
innate plan would be worked out for
operating the bureau. One other en-
ploye also remained on duty He is
Herman Sortomme, assistant finger
print man.
Turner's Term Expires
Warden Turner'S term expired Sat-
urday, but no action has been taken
on appointment of successor by the
state board of administration. The
board also has before it the expira-
ton of the term of w. F. McClelland
superintendent of the State Training
school at Mandan, but has made no
expression as to whether he would be
reappointed. ..
The capitol commission law, which
became effective Saturday, gives SUI
pervision of the project to the state
board Of administration. With the
three appointive members of the
board now serving as successors to
the resigned members of the old COM
mission, the only change will be the
addition of the two ex-officio men,
bers, Superintendent of Public In
struction A. E. Thompson. and Com
missioner of Agriculture and Labor
John HUSKY.
Miss Laura Sanderson's term as a
member of the board of administra-
ton expired Saturday, but the COVER
nor has given no indication of what
he will do about reappointment or
naming of successor. The governor
was out of the city Saturday.
Numerous applications for Miss
sanderson's position have been re-
ceived by the governor. Mentioned as
candidate for the appointment is
State Senator D. H. Hamilton, now
working for the state highway de-
partment.
Semingson's Term Ends
Gilbert Semingson, state bank ex-
aminer, terminates his term Saturday
as the result Of a law passed by the
last legislature. His term would have
expired in 1885, but the new law pro-
vides for a new appointment begin
ming today.
Reorganization Of the board Of ad-
ministration, for the new biennium Is
scheduled at its next monthly meet
ing, which had been set for July 8
It was said at the boards offices,
however, that the meeting probably
would not be held until later in the
week because of absence Of Nelson
Sauvain. chairman, who today went to
Grafton, and from there will 60 to
Grand Forks and Mayville.
Board members here said they did
not know whether appointment OF
heads of the penitentiary and training
school would be considered at the next
meeting.