Go Western Days debate in Billings interview panel
Graphic interview captures varied views on continuing Go Western Days annual celebration in Billings. Edm Graham and Graham Shop advocate keeping the event for local and regional visitor draw and Old West spirit. Nick Sasich and others argue against discontinuation, citing business benefits and city identity.
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Tallor
Bil- Ungs
Fast Night Baseball Here Over Weekend
Billings fans will see top night games at Gobb Field Saturday and Sunday. Billings American Legion juniors meet Sidney juniors Saturday and Miles City juniors Sunday. Miles City leads the league. Sidney second. Billings third in a seven team Eastern Montana junior league. Billys defeated Lewistown juniors 9 0 Tuesday. Coach Billis, Eddie Bayne and Les Salty work to push locals toward the state championship. Jim Brown pitched a strong game Tuesday fanning 17 with one walk. Drive safely on the Bourth and be alive on the Pith.
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Gobb Field
Billings American Legion
Sidney
Miles City
Montana
Biings
Dbillings
Lewistown
Billis
Eddie Bayne
Les’ Salty
Jim Brown
Rumor of the Week on Morladge 19-acre split plan
A rumor claims a 19 acre Morladge site near Rimenckroi will be divided into exclusive Haraughes. The palatial home may be removed to build a modern apartment complex with the latest amenities.
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Morladge
Rimenckroi
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A Receipt For A Happy Fourth
Community safety message urges careful use of fireworks on Independence Day. It warns against dangerous practices, stresses supervision, local regulations, and keeping flames away from buildings and people. Emphasizes safety for children and all ages to prevent injuries and fires.
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Alice
Honetit
Western Air Lines executive to address Billings Kiwanis
Terri C. Drinkwater of Los Angeles, president of Western Air Lines, will address the Billings Kiwanis next Wednesday at noon. Nine other Western Air Lines executives on an inspection tour will also attend the local club event.
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Kiwanis
Terri C. Drinkwater
Los Angeles
Western Air Lines
Billings
Ekiwanis
Western Air Line
Confusing Billings Street Numbering System Controversy
A reader discusses Billings street naming and house numbering, recounting two stores at 124 North 20th and 2908 Second Avenue North. The piece traces the origin of the current system to 19th century cowhands and sheepherders, notes confusion for newcomers, and includes an interview with the local "Old Timer" who defends the status quo while criticizing change.
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Second Avenue North
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Iris Lane
Second Avenue
Bilings
Gene
Yellowstone
Sean
Growing With Billings Growth Years and Meters Data
Growth figures for Billings catalog a 1940 water meters release and May 1950 readings. Gas meters show gains around 877 with May dates, tax and receipts tracked to 1960 figures. Bank clubs report May 1949 and 1950 gains near 810, building permits list 1930 values and a gain of 572,680.
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Sera Oey
Gamay Elevirle Motors
Fourth Right Idea Drive Gately on Oprah Event
A cryptic note mentions a July 12 event linked to Gately and a broadcast platform. Details are unclear but the reference suggests an appearance or promotion around a talk show setting. Further context is needed to confirm participants and exact timing.
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Firth
Billings Fire Rates Get Big Reduction
The Billings fire rates reduction follows the city’s upgrade from class 6 to class 4. Officials from the National Board of Fire Underwriters and Montana Fire Rating Bureau announced at a Commercial Club dinner that average premiums will fall, with specific drops for masonry and frame mercantile buildings, schools, and dwellings. The new rates take effect Monday, and individual properties may see greater or lesser cuts.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Montana Tire Rating Bureau
Officizia
Billings
Cook
Charles W. Cook
Butte
Montana Fire Rating Bureau
Paul C. Cavert
Tormer
E. Biddinger
Tom T. Rows
Jay W. Stevens
San Francisco
Western Auction College To Open Here July 17
The Western College of Auctioneering will open here July 17 for its fifth session. About 25 students from Oregon, Washington, Montana, Wyoming, and seven states will attend. The two-session yearly program covers salesmanship public speaking and auctioneering. Faculty includes Norman Warsinstt and Ralph Smith among others. public auctions will be held each night starting the second week at a downtown location inviting public participation.
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Rocky Mountain
BU Hagen
Scheol
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Wyoming
Tragen
Norman Warsinstt
Ray Harsfield
Eastern College of Education
Fre. Miller
Billings
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