Flathead Irrigation Project May Get $576000
Polson reports that the interior department supply bill includes a recommendation of 575 000 to continue work on the Flathead irrigation project. C J Moody project engineer spent seven weeks in Washington meeting with lawmakers and officials and says Congressman Crampton supports resuming work. Moody notes the Newell tunnel at the falls of the Flathead is a priority and completion would provide power and help cover construction costs and debts.
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Interior Department
Crampton
Newell
Flathead
Moody
Foundation laid for planing mill at Polson
Polson reports a crew has spent ten days setting concrete forms for a new planing mill to be installed by the Dewey Timber Company after a fire destroyed the previous plant. Four thousand feet of lumber were saved. No official statement on rebuilding the sawmill has been issued, though unconfirmed reports say the company has purchased new timberlands, signaling plans to rebuild.
First Heavy Snowstorm of Year Hits Polson
Polson reports two inches of snow Monday night with continued snowfall Tuesday morning. Prior to the storm the area had little snow and mild temperatures. Wet roads and lack of freezing temperatures hinder travel, leaving farmers frustrated and roads muddy. A local businessman needed car pulls four times in the county's south part.
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Polson
Poldon
Ndt
Wind endangers Flathead crops in Lake county
Farmers near D Aste and Charlo fear alfalfa and winter wheat will suffer due to lack of snow and steady cold. Fields look brown and ploughed from soil heaving caused by the wind, raising concerns of substantial winter wheat damage. Olson News Notes reports on local travel and social mentions in Polson and Pablo, with several residents noted for visits, injuries, and community events.
Bitter Root News Sunday School Tests At Corvallis
Corvallis scene reports 54 submissions from Hamilton Christian Church Bible school for a Sunday school exam over the second missionary tour of Paul. A membership and attendance contest between two local schools also ends, with results pending next Sunday. Attendance reached 96 at the United Sunday School. Local briefs note residents moving, visiting, and New Year events around Corvallis and nearby Missoula.
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Corvallis
Hamilton Christian Church Bible School
United Sunday School
Salmon News Highlights Local Social and Farm Activity
In Salmon Idaho on January 6, neighbors hosted dinners with 22 covers at Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Doebler. A New Year bridge party circulated among several homes. Hosts included the Wright Scribners, Crandall, Bee, Vincent, and others. A daughter named Mary Etta was born to Dr. and Mrs. Fred V. Gi who left for a state county meeting. Twelve cattle carloads prepared for the Ogden stock show. Various locals traveled to Moscow and Los Angeles for studies and business. A fire damaged a small house owned by Mrs. Alice Mahoney. An evolution teaching bill was introduced in Mississippi with penalties.
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Salmon
Idaho
W. C. Doebler
J. H. Wright
Scribners
Francia KR. Hai
Crandall Hom
C. A. Bee
Moin Bridge Club
Fred L. Viel
John Hill Milles
T. Vincent
Pred Hill
Burley
Mira
Dan. McPherson
Leadore
W. H. Fayle
Ogden
Utah
C. A. Norton
Harry Snyder
H. L. Summers
Charles Carlson
Elizabeth Smith
Moscow
State University
Ww. W
Alice Mahoney
Fie
J. C. Carl
Basin News
Marc Butterbaugh
California
Helena
Erlenders
Will Edwards
Herbert
Butte
M.A. Houser
Taabelte
Mike
Sullivan
Stra Joseph Cond
Dorothy
Tay Burroughs
Corbin
Rose Taylor
Waldeman Sandquist
Bapedaliat
Ruth Norboy
Rosaford
Mont
Fred Hutchinsen
Arthur Nawent
Alta Pieming
Hast
Arthur Loiselle
James Franchi
Gathette
Sseitereet
Cate
Bous
Pizarre
Sjean
Dillon Teachers Open Season Against Bobcats
Dillon Montana January 6 The Normal college Bobcats visit to open the 1926 basketball season Friday night in the Normal gym. Coach Hollister expects a strong showing with veteran players Book Muri Rawley Moe Meeke Melen Taylor and others reaching peak form. The Aggies, Bernard Williams Hartwig Winner Cummings Breedon McQuinn Glya, and Lambda Chi Sigma of the City League are also in action as fans anticipate a busy night. Regular City League games follow with Bliels facing Laundry and Barry & Hop meeting the Rotary Club.
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Dilllon
Montana State College Bobcats
Pacifc
Col
Hollister
Book
Muri Rawley
Moe
Meeke
Melen Taylor
Aggies
Diller
Bernard Williama
Beave ‘Ot
Hartwig
Cummings
Breedon
McQuinn
Glya
Lamba Chi Sigma
Bliels
Laundry
Barry
Talk on Individuality Features Rotary Meet
Jan 6 Dillon reports an informative Rotary luncheon featuring Dr J K Monroe former club president who highlighted Rotary members’ individuality and spirit shaping daily actions Father F Leschner urged Teague basketball players to defend city championship Bruce Hollister Montana State Normal College athletic director was welcomed as a new member J F P Wiksdal chaired the meeting.
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Dillon
J. K. Monroe
To May
Monroe
Rotary Spirit
Father F.leschner
Rotary Club
Teague
Bruce Hollister
Montana State Normal Col
J. FP. Wiksdal
Normal College Head to Address Teachers
Dr. B. Davis president of Montana State Normal College left Dillon for Helena to address Montana county superintendents at the annual convention and training school. Registration at the Normal college for the winter quarter is expected to exceed autumn, with last quarter marking the largest term enrollment in the college's history.
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Dillon
B. Davis
Montana State Normal College
Helena
Montana
Alice Roe
Beaverhead
Normal College
Moroni Olsen company to play at Montana Normal College
The Moroni Olsen repertoire company will return to Dillon Monday January 25 under the Normal college auspices after a successful first appearance with Pyxmalion last November. A matinee for students and an evening show for townspeople are planned, continuing the demand that led to the engagement.
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Dillon
Moroni Olsen Players
Dillon Theater Lovers
Montana State Normal College
Olsen
Normal College
Dillon Man Pleads Not Guilty to Three Liquor Counts
Hans Johnson was arraigned in district court and pleaded not guilty to three counts sale possession and delivery of intoxicating liquors. He was bound over for trial with bonds set at 1000 dollars. Local notes report Elza Smith and son Ralph returning from California, J B Shaw named delegate from Beaverhead to a county commissioners convention, and other brief items including new teachers at Normal College gymnasium and regional business notes.
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Dillon
Hans Johnson
Mooney
Nelson
Henry G. Rodgers
Jan
Forest Service work discussed at Philipsburg Rotary
Philipsburg Jan 6 An interesting talk by R H Richards supervisor of the Philipsburg office of the Forest Service contrasted old and wasteful timber methods with the new fostered approach. The Rotary luncheon featured music by the Rotary quartet and guests included District Judge Geort G Wineton and Attorney Das Heyfron. Skating remains the popular sport with ideal rink conditions attracting many enthusiasts.
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Philipsburg
R. Richards
Rotary Club
R. B. McHugh
G. W. Grendinning
Péarl Moen
Geort G Wineton
Anaconda
Das Heyfron
Missoula
George D. Weaver
Wearmouth
W. P. Halloran
B. W. Glendinning
Joseph P. Quinlan
Deer Lodge
George B. Winston
J. A. Mice
Missoula County
Maggie Smith Hathaway
Child Welfare Bureau of
Herena
Thomas McCarthy
Haut
Tuay
William Dew
Drummond
Dan J. Heyfron
Local Basin Notes Toss New Year Guests and Moves
Basin notes list residents visiting from Butte and Helena for New Year celebrations. Several locals travel to Butte for holidays, with visits back home planned through Sunday. A church service is noted and a significant New Year gathering drew many county residents as well.
Guishthouse Employes Feel Chill in Courthouse
Silver Bow county employes at the courthouse endured a chilly morning as a coal shortage left pencils idle and staff pacing the corridors. Firemen ran out of coal the night before and a delayed coal delivery from the contractor cooled the rooms creating a frosty opening as clerks, attorneys, and abstractors exercised between hitches.
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Silver Bow County
Misses Curry and Dowd Return to State Normal College
The Misses Caroline Curry and Katherine Dowd resumed studies at the State Normal College in Dillon after holidays spent with friends and relatives in Butte. Both are seniors at the school.
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Caroline Curry
Katherine Dowd
State Normal College
Dillon
Butte
Ansonia Screens Leonid Anareyev Drama He Who Gets Slapped
A one day only showing at the Ansonia theater presents a screen version of Leonid Anareyev’s dramatic play He Who Gets Slapped. The program draws interest for introducing the noted Shedah rector and actor Virgin Seeftrom in his first U.S. appearance with Metro-Goldwyn-Sta.
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Leonid Anareyev
Ansonia Theater
Iran
Surroun
Luke
Vierge Sea Ftromm
Metro-Goldwyn-St
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