Montana bankers map future growth toward vast wealth
Bankers at the Montana convention heard J Bruce Kremer describe a coming economic boom centered in Butte with stockyards expanding into a major interstate distribution hub. They cited Montana’s copper, zinc and silver mines, rail capacity, and growing packing center potential as drivers of statewide prosperity and tax revenue, while stressing prudent lending to essential industries amid postwar finance shifts.
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Montana
J. Bruce Kremer
Kremer
Mr. Kremer
Butte
Twin Cities
Pacific Coast
Community leaders map committees at Montana convention
W J Johnson of the bankers association announced nominating o set comprising George L Rams ey Sam S tephenson and D J Charles for banking posts plus R O Kaufman A N Tobie N Nelson W A Brubaker and A L Stone for other roles. Dr D W Daniel addressed delegates then urged optimism community cooperation and civic duty emphasizing character and loyal hometown devotion.
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Commy
W. J. Johnson
Bankers' Association
George L. Ramsey
Banking Corporation of
Helena
Sam Stephenson
First Nacional Bank of
Great Falls
D. J. Charles
Miners Savings Bank of
Butte
R.O. Kaufman
Union, Bank and Trust Company of
A. N. Tobie
Conrad National Bank of
Kalispell
N. Nelson
State Bank of
Plentywood
W. A. Brubaker
State Bank’ of
Terry
A. L. Stone
Dinton
Roca
John 8. Dutton
National Bank ’of
R.D. Larabee
Larabee Brox Bank
Deer Lodge
Larson
Dot State Bank
Dot
Wisdom farmers back stockyards for Butte plan
John Herman of Wisdom says crops look strong and supports proposed stockyards in Butte. He notes interest from stock raisers in the area and praises the chamber of commerce for backing industrial ventures while criticizing current meat pricing. He cites Canada’s 163000 head cattle import figure.
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Wisdom
John Herman
Bankers’ Association
Butte
Herman
Conrad National Bank of
Kalispell
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Canada
Big Men Speak On Montana Bankers Meeting High Notes
Excerpts from addresses by C F Kelley J Bruce Kremer W A Clark M D Ryan E W Decker R A Young George L Ramsey discuss America Montana and finance. Speakers praise progress unity and the role of banks in moving crops and industry as Montana’s future outlook is framed.
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Ky Mountains
Iet National Bank of
Deer Lodge
Ped
J. Bruce Kremer
Butte
Ator W. A. Clark
Mon D. Ryan
E.W. Decker
Montana
R.A. Young
Federal Reserve Bank
Wafest
George L. Ramsey
Great Lakes
Merrill Boosts Hobson Section
Crops good, cattle fine, a wealth of hay. B C Merrill of the First National Bank of Hobson speaks of a big irrigation project on the Judith river. He notes land yields of 40 to 60 bushels per acre and envisions Hobson as a future wheat belt growth center.
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B.C. Merrill
First National Bank of
Hobson
Busy social week in mining city Butte features bankers and golfers
A brisk social week unfolds in Butte as bankers and golfers host lively events amid the busy schedules. The women committees led by Mrs. J. K. Heslet and Mrs. Harry Gallwey organize day and evening entertainments, with tea, formal dances, and theater reservations drawing hundreds. The Country Club hosts a New Year style dance with orchestral music, while sightseeing trips into the Butte mines and a closing dance at the Country Club cap the visiting social calendar.
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Butte
J. K. Heslet
Harry Gallwey
Gallwey
Silver Bow Club
Thountry Club
Severa
Diane
Butte Mine
Belt Named Best Town in Montana
A Belt resident, W. C. Blomquist, manager of the State Bank of Belt, notes the town’s strong status while coal demand is low. He explains mining output is about 30 percent of normal, expecting improvement once mines are leased by him and relatives of Arthur Merl and Horace Merkle of Derby.
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W. C. Blomquist
Cashig Pe
State Bank of Belt
Maines
Arthur Merl
Horace Merkle
Der
Delegates at meeting state bankers association
Left to right Harry Yeager Federal Reserve Bank of Minnear Lowman Daly Bank and Trust Anaconda Daniel Twohs Metals Bank and Trust Butte Ray Ruhle Butt W Rae Metals Bank and Trust Butte L Clark Missoula Mi cane EB Weirick formerly First National Butte C J Mell manager Mannan Lanes.
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Harry Yeager
Federal Reserve Bank of
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Asutte
Clark
Johnson
John D. Ryan
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Mr. Ryan
Ryan
Sontana
Tom
Prise
H.W. Decker
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapol
Aftenoon
Decker
E. C. Elliott
University of Montana
H. "S. Magraw
John J. McIntosh
Associated Industries of Montana
C. T. Jaffray
First National Bank
Minneapo
State Bank
American Bankers’ Association
Roosevelt Highway
Bute Country ‘Club
Butte Country Club
Minnesota
A. Young
Minneapolis
Mr. Young
Ssanes
Northwest
A. A. Franzke
Montana Development Association
Great Lakes-To
D. W. Daniel
Clemson College
South Carolina
Daniel
Dr. Daniel
Ionally
Tombston
A. B. Lathrope
The
Merchants’ National Bank of
Hing Bank
C.F. Kelley
America
Merrill
Wenart
Bankers
Montan
State Bankers’ Association
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