Montana State Normal college grants largest class to date
The Montana State Normal college in Dillon graduated 110 students in its commencement, the largest class in the school's history. Chancellor Brannon awarded diplomas after remarks by President Davis, with a Methodist invocation and benediction and a student musical program.
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Dillon
Montana State Normal College
M. A. Brannon
E. Davis
H. B. Ricketts
Methodist Church
Bertha Ainley
Chester
Martha Allen
Livingston
Margaret L. Anderson
Belfry
Helen Catherine Ballard
Meta Bartels
Miles City
Lena Baley
Big Timber
Marion M. Benedict
Great Falls
Ruth Bergquist
Helena
Barbara Blannin
Butte
Helen I. Brandstrom
Frances N. Bruyn
Samuel
Stevensville
Margery Laughlin
Frances Lee
Dodson
Winona Lewis
Deer Lodge
Elizabeth Lowney
Hamilton
Anna Lowry
Louise Luding
Whitefish
Genevieve McLaughlin
Anaconda
Mary F. McLaughlin
Billings
Ethel C. McMillin
Sidney
Jane Malone
Olney
Lucy Marlowe
Harlem
Mildred Marlows
Bernice V. Marriott
Brady
Mayme Marzetta
Edna Medsker
Ruby A. Miller
Emily I. Milard
St. Regis
Mary Mullins
Bernice Nelson
Willow Creek
Isabella O'Conner
Cascade
Helen Scallon
Margaret Scott
Wibaux
Gladys Sederholm
Whitetail
Helen I. Seiderman
Saltese
Mary Sheehy
Bridger
Olliemay Shy
Ashland
M. Ruth Mangan
Goldie Smith
Bainville
Gertrude Spahler
Sheridan
Frances Stamm
Emma Starnes
Highwood
Maybelle Strunk
Eleanor M. Sullivan
Marry Lee Tower
Mary A. Thomas
Dorothy Tway
Edith Tweedy
Patricia Vegas
Dorothy Voerge
Lois Wagner
Fromberg
Myrtle Warner
Plains
Inola Watson
Edith Webber
Nola A. Welch Lambert
Emily I. Wellcome
Catherine Ellen White
Elizabeth C. Williams
Blanche Wood
Eighth grade graduates receive diplomas at Dillon training school
Thirty three eighth grade graduates received their diplomas at commencement exercises in the school auditorium. Principal L M Schleier delivered the commencement address. Frank Eliel of the state board of education conferred the diplomas after Charles Henry presented the candidates. Rev R O Shannon gave the invocation and benediction. A musical program was presented by the school orchestra, girls glee club and eighth A class.
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Dillon
L. M. Schleier
Frank Eliel
State Board of Education
Charles Henry
R. O. Shannon
The
Baptist Church
Cirls
Dillon News Notes May 31 Dillon Montana
George Martin was sentenced to 60 days in county jail after pleading guilty to passing fictitious checks. Carl Ross and Alberta Wheatley of Missoula were married by Rev. H. B. Ricketts. Mr. and Mrs. Ted McFadden left for Missoula for a collegiate track meet. Several Dillon visitors and locals are listed, including Miss Charlotte Wellcome of Butte and Miss Elsie Johnson of Great Falls attending events at the Normal college.
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Dillon News
Dillon
George Martin
George Opp
Carl Ross
Alberta Wheatley
Missoula
H. B. Ricketts
Methodist Parsonage
Ted McFadden
N. L. Swift
Dell
Charlotte Wellcome
Butte
Elsie Johnson
Great Falls
Normal College
J D. Brandenburg
Lima
Sam Carruthers
William Climer
Armstead
Glasgow Airport Opens Near Montana City
Glasgow Montana completed its airport project with 3,000 foot runways and markers set in place four miles from the city. The facility was provided by the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. Prominent English figures show interest in private home motion picture shows.
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Glasgow
Associated Press
Mont
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
England
Powell County Roads In Excellent Condition
In Deer Lodge May 31 Mr and Mrs Lee McElwain and Mr and Mrs Warren Graeter return from a Wales Brothers ranch visit near Helmville. McElwain states Powell county roads are in particularly fine condition, noting the Yellowstone trail and the Canyon road from Drummond to Helmville as well maintained.
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Deer Lodge
Lee McElwain
Warren Graeter
Wales Brothers
Helmville
McElwain
Powell County
Drummond
Gold Creek Veteran Attends Memorial Day in Deer Lodge
George F. Wisner a Civil War veteran from Gold Creek visited Deer Lodge for Memorial Day services and stayed to attend the funeral of G A R comrade Daniel B Hertz. Wisner a Michigan native born 1847 enlisted in 1861 and served in the infantry cavalry and Indian service before settling in Montana in 1866 as a pioneer.
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Michigan
Michigan Infantry
Kalamazoo
Army of the Potomac
Indian Service
Wisner
Montana
Emergency field planned in Deer Lodge area
May 31 Deer Lodge W R Walker traffic manager for National Parks Airways visited to survey land for a planned emergency landing field. The Salt Lake City based firm holds the mail contract on a new route from Salt Lake to Great Falls via Pocatello Butte and Helena. Service begins July 1 and will carry mail express and passengers.
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Deer Lodge
W. R. Walker
National Parks Airways Company
Salt Lake
Great Falls
Pocatello
Butte
Helena
Services Held For Daniel Hertz At Presbyterian Church
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Deer Lodge for Daniel B. Hertz with Rev. Fred C. Phelps officiating at 2 p.m. Interment followed at Hillcrest cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Marvin W. Trask Frank Conley Charles B. Asp ling A. D. Hoss H. A. MacPherson and B. Bidtlingmeyer. Active pallbearers were Oscar Bidtlingmeyer Albert Moe F. O'Neill Claude L. Benton Frank Smelser and Joseph L. Coleman. Hertz was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Montana 47 years ago settling in Butte then Anaconda Granite and Deer Lodge.
Glen Foley Files for Sheriff Nomination
Glen Foley filed for the Democratic nomination for sheriff in Deer Lodge on May 31. He serves as water commissioner of the Dempsey Creek irrigation project and is the second Democrat to seek the post, joining Lou Boedecker. the lone Republican candidate is Fred Valiton.
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Glen Foley
Deer Lodge
Dempsey Creek
Lou Boedecker
Fred Valiton
Deer Lodge Notes Show Local Visits and Meeting
May 31 Deer Lodge residents report visitors from Helena Drummond Maxville Philipsburg and Butte. J E Markham and daughter Julia from Helena visit with Claude Bielenberg. Eastern Star auxiliary to meet Friday at 2 pm at the arsonic temple.
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Deer Lodge
J. E. Markham
Helena
Claude Bielenberg
Frank Gough
Drummond
John
Arthur Scheer
Maxville
Dorothy Talbot
Coleman Mulcahy
Butte
Eastern Star
Bert Mannix
Helmville
George
Yellowstone flood peak near 14.7 feet and rail celebration plans
Yellowstone River readings show flood stage near peak at 14.7 feet. Circle area gears up for a 10,000 person railway celebration featuring Governor Erickson and President Charles Donnelly with Northern Pacific officials. Foreman: court rulings include a reversed verdict in the Fenwick Wilson auto case and a new trial ordered. Supreme Court approves a favorable judgment for Sheriff R. C. Timmons and Milk River Motor in Bond Lumber suit. Oil wells near Baker-Barnhill-Corey-Berger No 6 produce 5 000 barrels after a Monday surge. Cement pipe freight rates challenged by Elk River Concrete Products, with Montana office in Helena. Great Northern seeks to remove 2 1/2 miles of track near Marion. Marion in Flathead County.
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Circle
Erickson
Charles Donnelly
Northern Pacific
Silver Bow District Court
Fenwick Wilson
Thurston Company of
Butte
Supreme Court
R. C. Timmons
Milk River Motor Company
Havre
Bond Lumber Company
Car Claimed
My Motor Company
Baker-Barnhill-Corey-Berger
Elk River Concrete Products Company
State Railroad Commission
Minneapolis
Montana
Helena
K. D
William Briggs
Marion
Flathead County
Great Northern
Coolidge Plans Wisconsin Lodge Vacation Amid Rustic Estate Talk
The Gedar Island lodge estate near Wisconsin features a main eight bedroom bungalow on the island with dining and servants’ quarters on the mainland connected by a footbridge. Attaches describe the rustic, open air atmosphere and surrounding timber two to three acres cleared for gardens, with wilder areas left forested. President Coolidge’s choice of the heartland surprised observers who expected a summer White House closer to New England. a Westward trip echoes last year’s Black Hills retreat as farming areas give way to forests and water scenery.
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Gedar Island Lodge
White House
Coolidge
Wisconsin
New England
Lemire. Goodhue
President Coolidge
Black Hills
South Dakota
West
Anaconda Registration Window Nears Primary Election
Registration for the July 17 primary closes tonight as the county clerk and recorder’s office stays open until seven to accommodate workers. More than 200 people registered yesterday and many filed corrections to street addresses.
Butte Trucking Dispute Yields Damages and Restraint
William Egan and Jerry Lee were awarded 1 in damages plus 21.50 costs against James Shelliday after a default judgment. Shelliday is barred from operating as a common carrier between Butte and Anaconda until a railroad permit is obtained. An injunction earlier halted Shelliday’s trucking between the two cities. The case also notes a final account decree on Eugene Gabriel Urich’s estate and the fourth annual guardianship account for Michael Fugine.
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William Egan
Jerry Lee
James Shelliday
George B. Winston
Butte
Anaconda
Railroad Commission
Shelliday
Eugene Gabriel Urich
Michael Fugine
Travel Through Parks Starts This Week in Montana
The Associated Press reports Montana will begin travel through its two national parks this weekend. Glacier National Park roads are mostly open with a new graveled highway from Cardston to Waterton Lake in use. the Calgary route via Cardston is open. Yellowstone will open gates June 1 with cafeterias gas stations and stores available, but hotels lodges and bus lines start June 20, requiring travelers to bring equipment until then.
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Associated Press
Helena
Montana
Glacier Park
Yellowstone
Glacier
Cardston
Canada
Waterton Lake National Park
Glacier Station
Calgary
Medicine Trick Falls
Park
Four Big Wool Clips Sold in Montana
In Billings on May 31 four Montana wool clips were sold last week at 39 and 40 cents a pound. The Sweetgrass pool weighed about 300000 pounds with 25000 fleeces averaging 1500 per grower. Other sellers included Tom Rogers near Terry with 3000 fleeces and Andern brothers with 5000 fleeces in the same district. John Howe of Miles City also contributed 5000 fleeces. Terry and Miles City wool brought about 40 cents, with expected less shrinkage.
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Associated Press
Billings
Montana
Tom Rogers
Terry
Andern Brothers
John Howe
Miles City
Two Butte Girls Chosen Outstanding Students at U
Ten freshmen at the state university in Missoula have been named leaders for the next year in the women's residence halls. Appointments announced by Dean Harriet R. Sedman include Mary Louise Davenport and seven others in North hall and Janet Hobbs, Carol Griffith, Jean Graham, Grace Jackson, and Sally McMurdo in Corbin hall along with their home towns.
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Associated Press
Federal engineers visit Flathead for detailed survey
A topographical team from the federal power commission will survey areas along the Flathead river and lake within two weeks amid flood concerns. Mayor Taylor was advised. Major John S. Butler notes a potential Hungry Horse dam site and will meet US Geological Survey engineers C S Heldel and A H Tuttle after inspecting Polson. The river flood has receded four inches. roads to the park are open again.
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Associated Press
Kalispell
Mont
Federal Power Commission
Flathead River
Taylor
John S. Butler
The
Power Commission
Hungry Horse
Polson
C. S. Heldel
A. H. Tuttle
United States Geological Survey
Helena
Jones Condition Slightly Improved After Accident
Thomas E. Jones, veteran engineer of the B A P, was slightly improved after a fall from an electric locomotive Tuesday. He suffers a concussion of the brain and other injuries, with hospital attendants watching his progress with anxiety.
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Thomas E. Jones
Mr. Jones
Council Outlines Budget Plan For Next Fiscal Year
The city council met as a committee at City Clerk Lepke to prepare the budget for the ensuing year. The budget will be presented at the next regular meeting and, once approved, will start July 1, with the previous fiscal year beginning May 1.
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Lepke
Lawton Wins Flag Handicap Tourney at Conda Country Club
M. Lawton won the flag handicap tournament at the Anaconda Country club with Hollis McCrea as runner-up. The event drew 39 entrants. First prize was nine golf balls and second prize four golf balls.
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Anaconda Country Club
M. Lawton
Hollis McCrea
Visitors and Local Moves Highlight Philipsburg News
Philipsburg on May 31 reports numerous visits and relocations. Thomas Collins and Donald Collins from Deer Lodge visited the Waldbilligs. Wingfield Brown renews acquaintances, Knox returns after eight years, Huffman and Metcalf move, and Shaffers and Harrington relocate.
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Philipsburg
Thomas Collins
Donald Collins
Deer Lodge
Hawkins Bray
Hall
George Burks
Beth and
Francis
George Burks Jr
John McKenzie
Wingfield L. Brown
Spokane
Charles Knox
Knox
Los Angeles
Cal
R. B. Huffman
George Metcalf
Lena Belleviou
Wisdom Schools
Belleviou
Florian Winninghoff
Grace
Idaho
S. M. C. Hughes
G. W. Trainer
Butte
C. N. Noreen
Pete Connors
W. W. Shaffer
Philipsburg Mining Company
Upper Main Street
E. C. Harrington
Shaffers
Broadway
Mrs. Purtle
Princeton
Tom Hennessy
J. W. Mickey
Werts Addresses Kiwanis on Memorial Day Liberty
Rev F W Werts spoke at St Mark's church as the main Kiwanis speaker on Memorial day duties of citizens and liberty. Veterans from Civil War and Spanish War groups plus the American Legion contributed brief remarks. Kiwanis guests included D I Brenneman and Harold Rorvik.
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F. W. Werts
Kiwanis Club
St. Mark’s Church
St. Mark's Guild
Werts
John Marchion
George C. Jackson
William Quay
American Legion
Anaconda Post
D. I. Brenneman
Harold Rorvik
Kiwanis
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Montann
Yellowstone River
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Lake
Anaconda News
Federal Engineers
Flathead
China
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Lawton
Philipoburr News
TRAG
Owl
Churchill
Conti Castile
Karetts
Ravelstone
Martha Washington
City Drug Store
Terminal Drug CO
OWL Drug Company
Rev. Werts
Hogg Transfer Company
C.A. Tuttle CO
East Park Telephone
P.J. Finnegan Co. Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Oak Phone
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