Old age assistance payments in May near ten thousand
Montana state welfare board approved May old age aid totaling 205 288 for 9 882 needy residents an average 20 77 per person. Federal share forecast 50 percent leaving 33 1 3 percent state funded. Thousands of checks mailed with more to come. Seven carloads of 210 000 pounds of fresh fish to aid distribution statewide. 35 counties certified 1 422 dependent children entitled to 15 038 50 in aid averaging 10 57 per child.
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Helena
Montana
State Board of Public Welfare
I. M. Brandford
State Department
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Washington, D. C
Billings
Butte
Great Falls
William Waite Dies in Livingston After Illness
William Waite died Tuesday night in a Livingston hospital from sinus trouble and complications. A longtime resident of Livingston and Park County, he and his sister Mattie formed a small orchestra that played at a night club south of the city. He is survived by his parents, a sister, and an uncle, all residing on the Warren ranch at Carney. Funeral arrangements are pending with Franzen's mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Enterprise
William Waite
Boulder
Mattie
Grey Cliff
Livingston
Park County
Franzen
Waite
Carney
Here
George Waite
Miss Mattie Waite
Thomas
Warren Ranch
Duke of Windsor to Wed Wallis Warfield in France
The Duke of Windsor will marry Wallis Warfield on June 3 in a private civil ceremony at Chateau De Cande, Monts France. A small circle of loyal friends will attend, with no English royal family members present.
Reclamationists defend requests for funds in 1938 plan
Western leaders vowed to back the interior bill amid House debate on a 40 million dollar reclamation program for the 1938 fiscal year. They blamed Arizona’s loss of 1.25 million for the Gila Valley project on Colorado and Utah action tied to the Colorado river pact. Reclamation Commissioner Page pushed other projects as feasible and approved, except Ogden river in Utah, with at least partial funding already.
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Washington
House
Interior Department
Arizona
Gila Valley
Colorado
Utah
John Page
Ogden River
Congress
Reclamation Fund
Louisiana Chain Store Tax Declared Valid
The U S Supreme Court upheld Louisiana's chain store tax by a 4 to 3 vote calling the graduated levy constitutional. The ruling targets large chains whose per store tax is higher, a point of contention with firms like Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea. The decision notes nine cases announced without addressing Social Security tax legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Huey Long
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Wendell Wright Seeks Screen Test In Hollywood
Wendell Wright a 20 year old Boulder River amateur bronco rider and bulldogger earned a shot at film work after Bob Cobb of the Brown Derby saw him at Livingston Roundup. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer offered a screen test in Hollywood following Wrights invitation and letter. Wright, son of Earl and Mrs Wright who run a small Boulder dude ranch, traveled to Hollywood for the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Enterprise
Wendell Wright
Boulder River
Hollywood
Livingston
Wendell
Bob Cobb
Cobb
Boulder Lad
Boulder
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Wonder City
Wright
Earl Wright
Will of Frank C Robertson Bequeaths 100000 Ranch Property
The will of the late Frank C Robertson admitted to probate in district court reveals roughly 100000 dollars in Park county property near Wilsall. It leaves estates to 12 nieces and nephews with an executor named Charles W Rawlings of Los Angeles. Miller & Miller represent the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Robertson
Livingston Enterprise
Wilsall
Park County
Charles W. Rawlings
Los Angeles
Robertson
Spokane
Parkey
B. E.rg
Shields River Valley Ranch Company
Sedan
Northwest
Miller & Miller
Sweet Grass County High School Holds Commencement
Stage set for the Sweet Grass County High School commencement Tuesday evening May 25 at 8 o'clock in the high school auditorium. A record 54 graduates will receive diplomas. Two valedictorians Margaret Smith and Yvonne Husebye share the top honor with Maxine Traver as salutatorian. Payne Templeton will deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County High School
Margaret Smith
Ralph G. Smith
Yvonne Husebye
E. J. Husebye
Maxine Traver
Roy O. Traver
Payne Tempeton
Helena
Alaska Floods Hit Fairbanks From Two Rivers
Fairbanks, Alaska reports three fourths of the city flooded as ice jams hold back the Tanana and Chena rivers. Mayor Collins says no immediate need for outside aid but aims to spur federal flood control action. Ice blockage persists despite rising temperatures and rapid ice clearing in the Chena.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Tanana
Chena
E. B. Collins
Yukon
Convict’s plan to dodge work ends in severe injury
In Huntsville Texas William H Shoemake a 19 year old convict on a two year term from Tarrant county agreed to pay two Harlem prison farm inmates five dollars to sever his leg so he would not have to work in a garden. His leg was cut off above the ankle by fellow convict Eugene Wynn with others providing the account. Shoemake initially claimed self injury but later said Wynn performed the amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Tex
O. J. S. Ellingson
William H. Shoemake
Harlem
Shoemake
Tarrant County
Yelay
Orvile Watson
Coryell County
Eugene Wynn
Harris County
A. N. Owen
Owens
Wynn
Ellingson
War Admiral Captures $50,000 Preakness Title
Samuel Riddle's War Admiral defeated J H Loncheim's Pompoon by a head in the 47th Pimlico classic to claim the $50,000 Preakness before an estimated 40 000 to 45 000 spectators in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Samuel Riddle
J. H. Loncheim
Oklahoma's Cowboy Congressman Dies in Oklahoma
Coalgate Oklahoma May 15 Cy L Gassaway 52 known as Oklahoma's cowboy congressman died today after a heart attack at his home ranch. He died en route to Ada hospital after failed resuscitation burial set for Coalgate tomorrow. Gassaway famed for rode to Capitol in boots and sombrero during campaign and served one term before losing reelection to Lyle Boren.
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Coalgate
Okla
Percy L. Gassaway
Oklahoma
Here
Ada
Gassaway
Washington
Capitol Steps
Lyle Boren
Doctor E G Balsam Dies of Lung Embolism in Billings
Dr E G Balsam a prominent Northwest physician and Montana Medical association secretary for 21 years died in Billings at 52 from a right lung embolism after a heart attack yesterday. He suffered a golf knee injury a week earlier that his doctor linked to a clot. Born Manistee Michigan June 18 1884 he began practice in Billings in 1908.
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Billings
Mont
Northwest
E. G. Balsam
Balsam
Manistee
Mich
University of Michigan Medical College
Low Interest Rates Must Be Continued
Senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana urged extending the 3 percent interest rate beyond next June 30 to 1939. He warned thousands of farmers face hardship if the rate law expires, noting many struggle to meet obligations even at the current low rate.
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Washington
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Wheeler
Justice Willis Van Devanter Retires From Supreme Court
Associate Justice Willis Van Devanter announces retirement effective June 2 ending his role in the court amid debate over the Roosevelt administration court reorganization bill. The move reshapes the four conservative bloc and narrows maximum new appointments to five, pending senate action.
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Washington
Willis van Devanter
Supreme Court
Senate
Roosevelt
Senate Judiciary Committee
White House
van Devanter
Sig
Ashurst
Logan
Robinson
Arkansas
Wyoming
Montanans Inc plans larger trout stocking in state streams
Montanans Inc announces a three point stocking plan to restore Montana trout streams. Letters from across the state praise the plan and urge chambers of commerce to back the effort without pay. Benefiting cities include Billings to Libby, with 5 to 7 inch trout stocked near contributing communities at about 5,000 fish for $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montanans, Inc
Montana
State Chamber of Commerce
Wm. G. Ferguson
Montanans Inc
Ferguson
Chambers of Commerce
Billings
Red
Fish and Game Commission
Hearing Postponed On Montana Saloon Referendum
Judge George W. Padbury Jr in Lewis and Clark County orders a second temporary restraining order delaying the hearing on a suit to block a referendum on Montana's saloon law. Officials Ayers and Mitchell are restrained from actions that could trigger a vote. The May 31 hearing follows an earlier May 21 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
George W. Padbury, Jr
Lewis and Clark County
Roy E. Ayers
Sam W. Mitchell
Windsor settlement sets up lifelong income for Duke and Wallis
London May 15 A royal financial arrangement provides the abdicated Duke of Windsor and Mrs Wallis Warfield with a life long income of about 150000 dollars yearly. funded from private royal resources and an estimated 500000 dollar trust, with the fund reverting to the royal family after their deaths or to Mrs Warfield and any children if he dies first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Windsor
Wallis Warfield
Buckingham Palace
George VI
Queen
Earl of Harewood
Mary
Princess Royal
Edward
Eoital
Braddock Louis Title Fight Set for Chicago June 22
The heavyweight championship bout between James J Braddock and Joe Louis is scheduled for Chicago at Comiskey Park on June 22, 15 rounds or fewer. A prior legal challenge by Madison Square Garden was rejected by Federal Judge Guy L Fake in Newark, clearing defense of Braddock’s title.
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Chicago
James J. Braddock
Joe Louis
Comisky Park
Chicago White Sox
Guy L. Fake
Newark
N. J
Madison Square Garden Corporation
Braddock
Brown Bomber
Montana Adopts New Highway Rules Effective This Week
Montana State Board announces the new highway patrol act in Helena with a list of infractions and penalties. The act prohibits driving without proper licenses and warnings, driving at night without lights, driving under the influence, speeding on curves, unsafe mechanical condition, and many other traffic violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
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Edith P. Sappington
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Orthopedic Commission
E. M. Larson
Peter Potter
William Wait
Sweet Grass County
Garreti
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Cadman
Payne Templeton
Hope
Shelley
Jackson B. Hinds
Anderson Benedictine
Berton Amsberry
Juanita Bergholm
Ralph Berrie
Helen Blackwell
Virginia Cole
Margaret Drivdahi
Sophie Haug
Alice Ellison
Stanley Espe
June Ewan
Dorothy Fahlgren
Josephine Farthing
Orvin Flare
Hart Forsythe
Howard Forsythe, Jr
R. J. Frang
Betty Gottl
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Capital City
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