Refinery at Laurel Leases Idle Plant
The Independent Refining company of Laurel leased the Russell refinery at Billings for an indefinite period. Russell properties have not been used recently and crews are preparing it for immediate operation. Also, the Flatwillow Casper Grazing association of Tyler in Fergus county filed articles of incorporation to operate in Fergus and Musselshell counties for 40 years. Incorporators are G. R. Milburn, Albert Seaholm, and J. C. Miller.
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Independent Refining Company of Laurel
Russell
Billings
P. A. Thomson
NEW Grazing Association
Flatwillow
Casper Grazing Association
Tyler
Fergus County
Fergus
Musselshell
G. R. Milburn
Albert Seaholm
Grass Range
J. C. Miller
Camp Fire Girls Celebrate Jelly Week With Jam Recipe
Two Camp Fire Girls discuss Jelly Week from June 17 to 22 as one plans jam. They present a sliced strawberry jam recipe using prepared fruit sugar and fruit pectin, describing steps from washing to boiling, skimming, cooling, and sealing ten jars.
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Camp Fire
Montana Guard Regiment Grows To 1200 Men Strong
The Montana National Guard and the 163rd Regiment near Helena reach about 1,200 troops in camp at Camp Cooney. Col. E H Williams serves as camp commandant and Maj Sol Peterson oversees camp supplies including 500 pounds onions 1000 pounds carrots 8000 pounds bread 22000 pounds ice 1500 gallons milk 2500 pounds ham and 16000 pounds potatoes.
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Montana National Guard
Camp Cooney
Helena
Col
E. H. Williams
Montana
Sol Peterson
U. S. Army
Governor appoints four to Great Falls park board
At the state house Gov Cooney appointed four members of the board of park commissioners for the city of Great Falls. The selections include O S Warden publisher of the Great Falls Tribune State Senator R. Spee Oshey Devine and J B Sherlock.
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Cooney
Board of Park Commissioners
City of
Great Falls
O. S. Warden
The
Injunction Sought Over Lincoln County Courthouse Bonds
Paul K. files in the state supreme court an injunction via Church of Libby to stop Lincoln County and its board from selling bonds for a Libby courthouse using public works funds. Defendants must show cause. action halted pending court decision.
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State Supreme Court
Paul K
Church of
Governor Proclaims Western Railroad Week
Governor Cooney designates June 10 to 15 as western railroad week to spotlight rehabilitation work on rail rights of way and equipment and the installation of air conditioning that has created employment for thousands.
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Cooney
Western Railroad Week
Western Railways
Fort Peck Dam Plans Two New Settlements
State land board reviews applications for two additional communities on Fort Peck dam project lands. George Campbell seeks Big Sandy site with quarry prospects boosting growth, while Campbell and associates back a Box Elder area granite reserve to spur settlement.
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Fort Peck
State Land Board
Big Sandy
Box Elder
George Campbell
Campbell
Feed CropsOats Wheat Barley Rye Planted Late July
Good feed crops oats wheat barley and rye in order of production may be planted as late as early July where moisture is adequate. They should be cut at the dough stage for maximum feed value and offer fall pasturing benefits.
Commutes Kenneth Clark Sentence to Three Years
The state board of pardons, after Governor Cooney's recommendation, reduces Kenneth Clark of Glasgow from ten to three years for criminal assault, making him parole eligible. The governor arranged for treatment in Johns Hopkins psychopathic department in Baltimore. Clark, son of a Glasgow minister, had prior commitment to Warm Springs state hospital after a previous attack.
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State Board of Pardons
Cooney
Kenneth Clark
Glasgow
Psycopathic Department
John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
State Hospital
Warm Springs
Pilgeram Acts as Montana Governor During Absence
Acting Governor W P Pilgeram of Cascade county serves while Governor Cooney and Senator Holt are out of state. Holt would take over if he returns before Cooney. Montana briefly lacked a governor after Cooney left and Holt was unavailable.
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Pilgeram
W. P. Pilgeram
Cascade County
House of Representatives
Legislative Assembly
Industrial Accident Board
Cooney
W. E. Holt
Custer County
Holt
Montana
Disqualification Plea Against Chief Justice W Sands
Pleadings seek to disqualify Chief Justice W Sands alleging violation of the corrupt practices act. W D Tipton Helena attorney claims Sands offered six thousand dollars salary to induce voter support. Anticipated early ruling on the stipulation. The attorney general sends marriage license and health certificate blanks for new state law effective July 1.
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W. Sands
W. D. Tipton
Helena
Justice Sands
Tipton
Sands
Attorney General’s Office
London Zoo Unveils Whistling Cat Spectacle
A London Zoo exhibit features a cat noted for a shrill whistle sound. Keepers describe the whistle as a distinctive trait drawing visitors.
Rail freight movement in Montana rises in April
Freight movement by rail in Montana in April increased by 8932 car loads over shipments during April in 1934, according to J G Bruce traffic expert for the state railway commission. April shipments for the last three years show increases: 1933 8952 car loads, 1934 12515 carloads, and 1935 total 21474 carloads.
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Montana
J. G. Bruce
State Railway Commission
Lands Case Submitted Stipulation in Supreme Court
Stipulation of counsel filed in the supreme court indicates agreement that judgment shall be rendered on the case. The action concerns land ownership and related property claims, with parties awaiting court decision.
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Supreme Court
Montana Supreme Court Advances Heat Death as Industrial Injury
The Montana Supreme Court ruled that under specific conditions heat prostration can be classified as an industrial accident. The case involved Mrs. Andrew Ryan, whose husband died after collapsing on a highway near Drummond in 102 degree heat, later dying at home. The court said he faced greater heat hazards than the general public, bringing the death under compensation law.
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Montana
State Tax Collections Rise in Second Half 1934
Counties send taxes to State Treasurer James J. Brett for the latter half of 1934. Lincoln County led with 13477, ahead of 1933's 10564. State receipts for the 1933 second half totalled 628230. London introduces streamlined motorcycles and sidecars. Andorra claims title as the world's oldest republic.
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James J. Brett
Lincoln County
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