05 May 1949
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Newspaper
Billings Herald
Location
Billings, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
1
A Tuesday Commercial Club meeting launched an arts and crafts association in Billings. A lack of workshop and exhibition space prompts a building program with a dynamic plan, trained instructors, and a gallery for local and itinerant shows. The piece notes Billings’ growing talent and a push for a self respecting arts program.
Montana census officials outline 1950 enumerations asking urban residents 32 questions and rural residents 37. Enumerators will tally population, agriculture, industry and related data. the government supplies 2 million maps to locate everyone. Billings aims to include outlying districts before counting begins.
Billings could gain 10 000 to 18 000 residents if suburban subdivisions join the city. Residents must decide if they want city benefits. A suburbanite likens his status to a common law wife and hopes neighbors follow to become “honest men.” The piece notes local humor and a Judge Lessley ruling supporting the city's demurrer in an innperation case.
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