Rural kids attend county scholastic meet in Sweet Grass
About 240 rural students gathered Saturday for the Sweet Grass county rural track and scholastic meet. County tests in reading arithmetic and English preceded the awards. Adeline Bainter Glasston won oral spelling, with Joyce Woolsey East Boulder second. Knob Hill won the silver loving cup for scholastic points.
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Sweet Grass County
Adeline Bainter
Glasston
Joyce Woolsey
East Boulder
Knob Hill
Clara Solberg
Sigrid Haugstad
Home Economics
Louise Shunk
Andy McDonald
Big Timber
Olson
Pioneer of Madison Valley Passes On
Mrs. Florence Jeffers 82 a longtime Madison Valley pioneer died at her home. Born October 2 1857 in Vic tor Iowa she came to Montana by ox train in 1865. She married Myron D Jeffers December 5 1878, a cattleman famed for early Montana cattle drives.
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Jeffers
Madison Valley
Florence Jeffers
Montana
Iowa
Victor
Andrew W
Elizabeth Martin Switzer
Myron D. Jeffers
Montana WPA quota slashed by 2535 in May
Montana’s WPA quota for May dropped from 10 775 to 8 240, a 23.5 percent cut that removes 2 535 workers and lowers WPA rolls to the program’s lowest level since 1935, State WPA Administrator Joseph E Parker announced on Tuesday in Butte.
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Butte
Montana
WPA
Joseph E. Parker
Parker
Indian relief bill stalls over $10 million ask
Washington May 8 The House deferred action on H 8937 authorizing a 10 million dollar relief appropriation for ill clothed fed and housed Indians after Rep O Connor Democrat Montana argued emergency need and Rep Woolcott Republican Michigan objected noting no reference to the Indian bureau or budget bureau and urging fuller consideration before spending funds.
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Washington
House
O'Connor
Montana
Woolcott
Michigan
O’connor
Wolcott
Indian Bureau
Bureau of the Budget
Treasury
United States
Bonner Resigns to Campaign for Montana Attorney General
John W. Bonner, secretary counsel to the Montana railroad and public service commission, resigns effective June 1 to pursue the Democratic nomination for Montana attorney general. He notes appointive status but cites intent to devote time to campaigning and personal affairs after June 1.
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Helena
John W. Bonner
Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission
Bonner
Montana
Lewis and Clark County
Democratic Central Committee
Rail Commission
Bozeman Girl Killed in Car Crash West of Livingston
Thelma Jones of Bozeman a Montana State College student was instantly killed when the automobile she rode in overturned on highway No 10 eight miles west of Livingston. Five other Bozeman high school students were injured though none seriously Louis Schaeffer driver is in Lott hospital with head injuries Miss Marion Mize Miss Jean Gaylor Don Reynolds and Don Russell sustained less serious injuries The group had attended a Gallatin high school junior prom and were returning home after a pleasure drive.
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Livingston Enterprise
Thelma Jones
Bozeman
Montana State College
Livingston
Bozeman High School
Louis Schaeffer
Lott Hospital
Marion Mize
Jean Gaylor
Don Reynolds
Don Russell
Big Timber Youths Attend Annual Billings Music Festival
Sixty five Big Timber students from the Sweet Grass County high school bands and chorus joined Ellen Rein at the festival in Billings. The event featured non competitive judging, a thousand marching in a city parade, and a mass concert with a grand finale dance.
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Big Timber
Billings
Sweet Grass County
Ellen Rein
Selmer Solberg
J. J. Lacklen
Chas. C. Nicholson
Dr. L. W. Baskett
S. Ole
Fred Sargent
Raymond Dodge
McDonnell Bros
A. Strand
J. F. Clark
C W. Haas
Elmer Arneson
A. L. Schump
E. A. Bieber
Lester P. Work
Jefferson High
Elinor Arneson
Margaret Nicholson
MacLean Baskett
Reynold Shunk
Dan Officer
Kenneth McLane
Mary Louise Shunk
Olga Langhus
Beatrice Patterson
Kathryn McAllister
Raymond Bieber
James Hanson
Jim Anderson
Wayne Osterhout
Robert Cosgriff
Donald Fostvedt
Lyle Larson
Erwin Wegner
Betty Esp
LeRoy Esp
Charlotte Esp
Elizabeth
Warrant Charges Leo J. Cremer Jr With Assault on Hanson Brothers
Under Sheriff Walter Osborne issued a warrant for Leo J. Cremer Jr and Dawson for assaulting brothers Arthur and Thorbjorn Hanson. The Han sons leased land from E M Adams of Portland Ore. Cremer allegedly assaulted Arthur at the gate and Tom at their sister’s home, leaving Arthur delirious and his face blackened. A monkey wrench was reportedly used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Cremer, Jr
Hanson Brothers
Walter Osborne
Dawson
C. M. Cremer
Leo, Jr
Arthur
Thorbjorn
Tom) Hanson
Cremer
Hanson
Ers
E. M. Adams
Portland
Ore
Tom
Keith Harlan
Funeral Services Held for Mrs. A M Grosfield at Lutheran Church
Funeral rites for Mrs. Abraham M. Grosfield were conducted at the Lutheran church by Rev. Axel Anderson. The service drew many pioneer neighbors and friends. burial followed at Mountain View. Mrs. Grosfield, born August 12, 1872 in Norway, immigrated with her husband in 1893 and helped establish a Big Timber ranch, leaving eight children and eleven grandchildren.
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Abraham M. Grosfield
Lutheran Church
Axel Anderson
J. D. Herries
Harold Roe
Anderson
William Birkeland
Columbus
George Rostad
McLeod
C. D. Paulson
Dr. L W. Baskett
E. H. Ellingson
Ben Tetlie
Mountain View
Eline Eija Hegdahl
Hegdahl
Sogndalsdalene
Norway
Stavanger
Faust
Lofoten Isand
America
Melville
Swamp Creek
Edwin Grosfield
Mont
Anne
Louis
Arthur Grosfield
Big Timber
S. J
Marie) Leean
Iola
Wis
Maurice
Lillian
Condition of Kelly to Determine Trial
Superior Judge John M. Wilson ordered a two physician medical panel to evaluate E. Pat Kelly as prosecutor Lynch filed a bill of particulars against William Cole. The jury term opened with Kelly facing grand larceny and ten counts while Cole stands accused of misusing state equipment and labor for personal use. Eight state employees and ninety one instances of work are cited in the bill.
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Olympia
Wash
John M. Wilson
E. Pat Kelly
John S. Lynch, Jr
William Cole
Kelly
Dudley Long
Seattle
Department of Labor and Industry
Cole
Drunken Driver Sentenced to State Prison in Repeat Offense
Daniel Hill of Lake county began a two year term after a Lake County district court jury found him guilty of a second drunken driving offense. Judge Besancon also banned him from operating any motor vehicle on state highways for 10 years. Helena officials noted the harsh sentence as among the severest for a second offense. This case is believed to be the first under the repeater provision to actually send a violator to prison.
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Deer Lodge
Daniel Hill
Lake County
State
Albert Besancon
Hall
Helena
Lou C. Boedecker
Hill
Boedecker
Cheadle Issues Call for GOP Convention
Helena May 6 The formal call for the republican state convention in Helena May 21 was issued by E K Cheadle Jr chair man of the state central committee The convention will elect four delegates at large four alternates at large and two delegates from each congressional district to sit with no proxies allowed except a county may cast votes equal to its elected delegates.
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Helena
E. K. Cheadle, Jr
State Central
Philadelphia
United States
Cheadle
California Strong for Roosevelt Drives Nomination Momentum
Washington May 8 Third term backers hailed Roosevelt California victory as proof the nomination is his if he seeks it. Illinois and Wisconsin votes plus party leader support bolster his ability to name the party slate. Georgia leaders presented a resolution pledging continued backing for a third term to Roosevelt at the White House.
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Washington
Roosevelt
California
Illinois
Wisconsin
Garner
Georgia
White House
April warrant total tops two million for Montana state departments
Warrants totaling 2,680,496.40 were issued during April by all Montana state departments. The report by State Auditor John J. Holmes notes April 1939 warrants at 2,438,737.45 with investments of 22,250. Public welfare expenditures used federal funds. breakdown shows general fund 385,482.85 university millage fund 58,982.15 state highway funds 418,878.81 liquor fund 597,522.27 unemployment 386,159.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
John J. Holmes
General
University
United Press man killed in London
Webb Miller, United Press war correspondent, was found dead beside a railroad track near Clapham Junction in southwest London. He had covered Tuesday night’s Norway debate in the House of Commons and was 48. Police suspect he fell from a train during blackout procedures after 9 p m and did not realize the train had stopped. He is survived by his widow and son Kenneth, 18, in the United States.
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London
Webb Miller
United Press
Clapham Junction
Norway
House of Commons
Miller
Kenneth
United States
Gallahadion Wins Kentucky Derby to Pay Owner Over Sixty Grand
Gallahadion scores a length and a half victory in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, earning $60,150 for owner Mrs. Ethel Mars. Bimelech fades to second as crowd tops 95,000 and jockey Carroll Bierman delivers a flawless ride.
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Gallahadion
Kentucky
Churchill Downs
Louisville
Bimelech
Gallahadson
Bimmie
Big Bim
Matt J. Winn
United States
Ethel V. Mars
Chicago
Saratoga
Galahad III
Edward R. Bradley
Carroll Bierman
Centralia
Wash
Bierman
Fred Smith
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
Sir Galahad
Arnold Hanger
Charles S. Howard
Midand
Charles T. Fisher
Joseph E. Widener
Roman
Harold S. Clark
William L. Brann
Patrol Warns Montana Drivers to Report Accidents
Montana highway patrol warns arrests will follow motorists who do not report accidents. Lou C. Boedecker says the force will enforce the law fully. The 1939 law requires reports for deaths, injuries, or $25+ damage within 24 hours to the nearest enforcement agency. penalties include jail and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana Highway Patrol
Lou C. Boedecker
Boedecker
Bozeman Youth Dies After Botched Burglaries
Arnold R. Wickberg 21 died from anaphylactic shock after tetanus antitoxin administration following a gunshot wound during a police pursuit linked to a series of 10 burglaries in Bozeman on April 23. He had been recovering before symptoms appeared. survived by his mother and five sisters.
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Bozeman
Arnold R. Wickberg
Wickbere
Wickberg
Great Falls
Roy Embry
Billings Banks Show Record Clearings Rise
Billings three banks processed cash trans as for the first four months of this year totaling 13 087 658 29 dollars, the highest for a similar period in over a decade. For 1939 four months clearings reached 10 918 265 59 dollars, surpassing levels since 1929. April clearings were 3 609 513 40 dollars, up from 3 028 980 50 dollars in 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings Gazette
Billings
R. F. Stevens
Billings Clearing House Association
Hugh Adair Seeks Democratic Congress Seat
Helena May 3 Lieutenant Governor Hugh R Adair Helena attorney announced he would seek the Democratic nomination for congressman from the First western Montana district He served in the Montana House in 1927 and 1931 and presided over the last two Senate sessions as lieutenant governor He fought in the U S Army tank corps then returned to Helena to practice law for 25 years Also served four years as assistant county attorney of Lewis and Clark county and two terms as Helena city attorney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Hugh R. Adair
Montana
Senate
Adair
Tank Corps
United States Army
Lewis and Clark County
Montana Supreme Court Upholds Bank Night Ban
Helena May 7 The Montana supreme court closed the Missoula bank night action ruling that gift enterprises are lotteries. A. T. Porter sent the remittitur to District Judge Albert Besancon, formal affirmation issued ten days after the uncontested decision. First case of its kind before the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana Supreme Court
Missoula
A. T. Porter
Albert Besancon
High Court
Rat Tail Day in Scotland County Draws Townwide Support
Scotland County Missouri held Rat Tail Day with 7 759 tails delivered to sponsors. Boys and girls earned prizes up to 2 with top tail collectors 688 and 499. Longest distance winners shared 1 prizes. May 11 planned for a repeat event as merchants and officials praised the fundraising stunt.
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Scotland County
Memphis
Scotland
Billy Austin
Gorin
Avalee Biffert
Ber
Tie Baird
George Clayton Kerr
Mt. Sterling
Henry Bergthold
Rutledge
Andrew M. Cowell
Baring
Stanley Cunningham
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Alma Hegdal
Jean Holland
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Clark McKenzie
Duck Creek
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Duffey
Charles Rasnick
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Delbert Redland
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