Thompson Falls Emphasizes Modern School System
Thompson Falls boasts a modern school system with new buildings and expanded programs. Enrollment growth supports a larger faculty, dormitories, free music, practical arts, health facilities, and a new administration building. Local region features tourism, hydroelectric plant, and forestry headquarters.
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Thompson Falls
Conservatory
Montana
Peppy Service Corps
Thespians
Quill and Scroll
Lettermen
Camera Club
Sanders
Cabinet National Forest Service
Thompson Falls High School
Harvard Pioneer Phil Conrey and the Lost Placer Fortune
The Montana pioneer Phil Conrey died in Virginia City in the 1920s leaving a modest estate while his Alder Gulch ranch held millions in placer gold. He sold the claim for 30 000 dollars, not realizing the later dredging fortune and the transfer of wealth to Harvard and other universities.
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Phil Conrey
Montana
Virginia City
Conrey
Alder Gulch
Shaler
Harvard University
Harvard
Charles Kammerer
Kammerer
United States
Spring Rains Spur Remarkable Pole Growth
County crews digging a drainage ditch near a telephone pole in Butte uncovered a root-filled butt. County engineer Brandon McMahon notes the pole appears to have sprouted roots after being buried as a joke by officials. Commissioner Joe O Donnell jokes about a die hard pole refusing to quit living.
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Butte
Brandon McMahon
McMahon Wwears
Joe O’donnell
McMahon
Montana Population Rises in 1940 Census
State figures show Montana's population grew from 537 606 in 1930 to 559 456 in 1940. Urban residents increased to 211 535 from 181 036, while rural dwellers fell to 347 921 from 356 570. Urban share rose to 37.8 percent of total.
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Montana
Bureau of Census
Land Bank announces two to five year farm leases
The Federal Land Bank of Spokane will lease farms for two to five years to stabilize tenancy and aid soil conservation. President R. E. Brown says the bank intends to return property to private ownership but will provide cancellation if sales occur with compensation for work done. Longer leases aim to help renters become owners and reflect nationwide tenure improvements.
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Federal Land Bank of
Spokane
R. E. Brown
Brown
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