Montana shines at Chicago show claiming three grain crowns
Montana dominated the International Grain and Hay show in Chicago on December 2 winning three crowns in barley oats and alfalfa seed. Montana exhibitors captured fourteen of thirty five places in hard red winter wheat with C Edson Smith taking first and Lieut Gov Frank Hazelbaker earning multiple ribbons. The report notes strong Montana finishes across wheat oats and hay with several individuals named from Victor Corvallis Hamilton and Lewistown amid a broader Canadian and U.S. competition. The piece ends with the grand champion steer title going to a Missouri breeder, Jimmy the yearling Aberdeen Angus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Montana
Herman Trelic
Wembly
Peace River
Alberta
Treasure State
C. Edson Smith
Corvallis
L. E. Peterson
Victor
Canada
Sim Kane
Woodside
E. E. Smith
Hamilton
J. K. Pemberton
Thomas E. Smith
Ivan Gustafson
A. M. Riewoldt
C. M. Treece
Frank Simacek
Kolin
Clarence Brown
P.O. Awatin
Thompson Falls
Frank Hazelbaker
Wilson
Timothy Hay
United States
H. M. Caldwell
Columbus
W. Guthrie
Sand Coulse
H. M. Catron
Bozeman
J. WH. Harn
Townsend
Rudolph Ha
Missouri
Jimmy
Air Mail to Europe Promises Faster Crossing
Post officials predicted rapid transatlantic air mail from New York to Europe, bidding to open December 2. Eugene R. White said fast liner mail averages five days, with air service cutting two and a half days or more. Routes would run New York to Norfolk or Charleston, then Bermuda, Azores, onward to London Paris or Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Europe
Lindbergh
Atlantic
Post Ofice
Eugene R. White
International Postal Service
Ocean
Glover
Norfolk
Charleston
S. C
Hamilton
Bermudas
Azores
London
Paris
Berlin
Bandits Hit Lyons State Bank For 25000 In Loot
MILWAUKEE Wis Nov 28 Six robbers with shotguns and revolvers robbed the Layton Park State Bank for 25000 in currency. Eight customers and nine employees were inside as the men herded them into a conference room and looted the cages before an unsuccessful vault entry attempt. Assistant cashier Henry Lemmermann was struck when the vault door key was unavailable. Ben Koppa was also slugged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Layton Park State Bank
Henry Lemmermann
Ben Koppa
Million And Half To Meet Actual Expense
The state board of equalization estimates annual available funds for upcoming biennia at just over 1.5 million dollars. They project income for 1931 32 and 1942 33 at 1 545 000 and 1 502 500 respectively with a 15 percent delinquency allowance. The budget process involves the board of examiners Governor Erickson harmon foot and the attorney general reviewing department requests as the December 15 deadline nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
State Board of Equalization
State Board of Examiners
Board of Equalization
J. H. Stewart
Board of Examiners
Erickson
W. E. Harmon
A. Foot
Woolgrowers to Meet in Missoula for January Session
The Montana Wool Growers association plans a January 15 to 17 gathering in Missoula. About 400 to 600 delegates from across the state are expected, with potential attendance by the state legislature. Railroads may run special trains to bring visitors, and Missoula hotels anticipate full capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Montana ‘Woolgrowers’ Association
Missoulian
Montana Wool Growers’ Association
Ments
E. K. Taylor
W. H. Mcleod
J. J. Lucy
L. C. McKenzie
E. A. Clute
Scotty Brown
Milwaukee
Northern Pacific
Garden City
Last Will Of Svend Mailand Filed In District Court
The will of Svend Mailand, deceased, filed for probate in the county district court provides for debts including illness and burial. It states that his wife Minnie Maitland is sole executrix with full control, and that his three children receive nothing if his wife survives him. The document asserts all estate goes to Mrs Maitland without bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svend Mailand
Billings
Mara Maitland
Minnie Maitland
Jonas Marland
H. B
Tetlie
Lawrence Furstenberg
Maitland Jae Ue
Matthews Wins Reelection in Montana Supreme Court Contest
Justice John A. Matthews, Democrat, extended his lead over Albert Anderson, Republican, after the state canvassing board reviewed county returns. Matthews now carries a 346 vote majority with corrections pending from three counties. Bonds and millage measures pass. official totals await corrected abstracts from Cascade, Carbon and Powder River counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
John A. Matthews
State Supreme Court
Albert Anderson
Billings
State Board of
George Porter
L. A. Foot
F. E. Williams
Matthews
Secretary of State
State Canvassing Board
University of Montana
Cascade, Carbon
Powder River
Ninety Four Murders In Chicago Solved
Chicago police say they solved ninety four murders in the last five months, a record cited by Acting Police Commissioner John H. Alcock. He touted new police efficiency, noted 326 raids and 1,206 arrests, and defended the department amid criticism from political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John H. Alcock
Alcock
Charles V. Barrett
McFarland
Calgary
New Wheat Pool
McFarland Named General Manager of Canadian Wheat Pool
John J. McFarland of Calgary is appointed general manager of the Canadian Cooperative Wheat Producers selling agency and begins work immediately. He rejects a salary, calls the position a national emergency, and urges acreage reductions at home and abroad to lift the market. He aims to stimulate consumption as grain prices improve from a mid day low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
John J. McFarland
Calgary
Canadian Wheat Pool
Winnipeg Exchange
E. B. Ramsay
Board of Grain Commissioners
McFarland
Canadian Cooperative Wheat Producers, Ltd
Western Pools
Alberta Pacific Grain Company
London
Bennett
Twenty Dicks Arrested At Detroit A Conspiracy Case
Detroit November 28 federal warrants accuse about twenty men of conspiring to smuggle beer and liquor from Canada. Nine men, including six former customs inspectors, were arrested and ordered arraigned before Commissioner J Stanley Hurd. The operation spanned March 1 to November 1 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Canada
J. Stanley Hurd
Gregory H. Frederick
Treasury Department
Frederick
Border Patrol
Elmer J. Lewis
Col
Heinrich FE. Pickert
Customs
Colonel Pickert
Heer
Oscar Wickstrom
Arthur Ford
Elmer J. Erskine
Gordon Marsden
William H. Redford
Oric Hazen
Harry Gleason
Charles Evans
Raymond Malicki
Former Treasurer Charles Ray Sentenced Pending New Trial
Helena reports the state supreme court affirmed the conviction of Charles C Ray former treasurer of Judith Basin County for misappropriation of 216 county funds. A new trial was denied and the court ordered a new trial for Eugene J Jackson who was convicted of perjury linked to the Ronan bank robbery case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene J. Jackson
Helena
Martin Erna
Ronan
Jackson
Martin Ernst
Ernst
Hoover Advises Priority Relief and Highway Aid
President Hoover urged Congress to fast track unemployment and drought relief, plus accelerated federal road funding. He asked for 8150 million to speed construction and jobs, warning of a 180 million deficit this year and a 230 million surplus next year. He also endorsed the London naval treaty and outlined plans on Muscle Shoals and other reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Hoover
House
Muscle Shoals
Senate
Musele Shoals
Law Enforcement Commission
Rev Austin Dowling Dies In St Paul Archbishop 62
Most Rev. Austin Dowling archbishop and metropolitan of St Paul died at his residence after a long heart ailment. He led the diocese as educator and administrator and expanded parochial schools from about 50 to 45,000 students. Funeral planned in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Austin Dowling
John Ireland
Gonan
Bureau of Identification
Belle of Barcelona Presented by Sweet Grass High School
The Sweet Grass County High School music department directed by Miss Ramona Loesch staged The Belle of Barcelona on Monday and Tuesday in the school auditorium. Beulah Esp and Sigurd Strand led Monday. Beth Loftsgeaarden and Roy Ellison led Tuesday with the same supporting cast and chorus. Comedians Audrey Graff and Herbert Wallum earned praise as part of a strong ensemble noted for improved chorus and solo work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County High School
Ramona Loesch
Belle of Barcelona
Beulah Esp
Sigurd Strand
Beth Loftsgeaarden
Roy Ellison
Gerald Little
Nath Pravda
Idy Patterson
Kennie Curtis
Clyde Frederickson
Cleve Lanaston
Arvid Larson
Arnold Johnson
Wilbert Carter
Kathryn Harper
Donna Chapel
Audrey Graff
Herbert Wallum
Music Department
Laurel Woman Heads Montana Beekeepers Association
Mrs. C. H. Bur dette of Laurel was elected president at the annual Montana State Beekeepers convention. S. F E. Tolliver of Hillings became vice president and O. A. Sippel of Bozeman was reelected secretary treasurer. The group will reorganize into district sections feeding into a state council meeting in Helena each January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Burdette
Laurel
Montana State Beekeepers Association
S. F E. Tolliver
Hillings
O. A. Sippel
Bozeman
State Department of Agriculture
Helena
Southern Montana Beekeepers Association
Montana crime commission submits extensive report with 43 bills
The Montana crime commission presented a detailed report to Governor Erickson and Chief Justice Callaway, proposing 43 bills on evidence comments by district judges, a criminal identification bureau, aircraft regulations, insanity plea procedures, and a new juvenile court act. It highlights court procedure and prison conditions, urging rebuilding Deer Lodge prison as an urgent need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Crime Commission
J. E. Erickson
L. L. Callaway
George B. Winston
Anaconda
Harry DB. Brooks
Chinook
Alfred Atkinson
Bozeman
John Hurry
Glasgow
S. D. McKinnon
Miles City
Herbert M. Peet
Great Falls
Deer Lodge
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Treece
Riéwoldt
Kane
Peter Erickson
Vietor
Brown
A. Steele
Lewistown
Paul Clark
A. V. Searles
T. Patton
Lyons State Bank
President Hoover
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