New County Officials Take Oath In Teton County
In a shift of local leadership Otto Wagnild resigns after long service and Gilbert Lee is appointed to fill the unexpired sheriff's term. The Montana Supreme Court decision settles Peterson's disputed election, ending a prolonged contest that dimmed voter enthusiasm. Billings leaves as Montana Peace Officers association president after a three year term. the new sheriff brings 44 years in the West and solid community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Court House
Otto Wagnild
Gilbert Lee
State Supreme Court
Peterson
Billings
Montana Peace Officers’ Association
West
Service plan aids cities counties in accounting reforms
State examiner W A Brown devised a new information service plan to help 56 counties and their cities with accounting and legal problems. Assistant state examiner A E Williamson reports the plan is highly successful and eases Brown office examinations while improving record keeping and compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Brown
A. E. Williamson
Williamson
Brown
Verdict Upheld in Hit-and-Run Killing Case
The state supreme court sustained a Valley county district court verdict finding Claude Robinson guilty of a fatal hit-and-run. He received a five year prison sentence for the killing of Ralph Nelson on the Fort Peck Glasgow road in October 1937.
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State Supreme Court
Valley County District Court
Claude Robinson
Ralph Nelson
Robinson
Fort Peck-Glasgow
Montana Livestock Competes at Chicago
Montana 4 H club members send six fat calves five hogs and three fat lambs to the Chicago International Livestock Exposition with stock from regions nationwide. Entries include Hereford calves and August calf by MT youths Mary Sanford Carbon county Helen Margret Monforton Gallatin county Virgil Isbell Park county Marjorie Ginther Wheatland county.
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Bozeman
United States
Chicago International Livestock Exposition
Montana
Ray E. Cameron
Montana State College
Helen Monforton
Gallatin County
Billings
Chicago
Mary Sanford
Carbon County
Marie
Helen
Margaret Monforton
Virgil Isbell
Park County
Marjorie Ginther
Wheatland County
Agriculture ramblings from Montana Extension Service
A concise note from the Montana Extension Service offers practical insights on farming practices. It highlights soil health, crop management, and timely agricultural tips for local readers.
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Montana Extension Service
Wool and milk outlook plus holiday turkey shipment report
Prospective improvement in domestic demand and stronger foreign demand for wool support prices in 1940, with wool up about 50 percent in September. Mill wool consumption in 1939 nine months was nearly 50 percent higher than last year. Milk consumption expected to stay firm in 1940. Carbon County growers shipped 8 986 pounds of turkeys for Thanksgiving with larger Christmas hopes. World wheat production now estimated at 4 264 million bushels, 325 million less than 1938.
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U. S
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Carbon County
Poultry Growers Association
O. P. Roberts
Wyoming
Census split Montana into eight districts for 1940 count
The Census Bureau divides Montana into eight districts for the 1940 census. Beginning with a business count early next year, resident registration starts in spring. Districts list Butte and nearby counties in District 1 through Lewistown area in District 8, detailing county groupings and regional centers.
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Census Bureau
Montana
Butte
Beaverhead
Madison
Gallatin
Broadwater
Jefferson
Silver Bow
Deer Lodge
Lewis and Clark
Billings—Park
Sweet Grass
Stillwater
Carbon
Yellowstone
Big Horn
Miles City
Powder River
Carter
Fallon
Custer
Rosebud
Treasure
Prairie
Garfield
Missoula
Ravalli
Granite
Powell
Mineral
Sanders, Lake, Flathead
Lincoln
Great Falls
Cascade
Teton
Pondera
Liberty, Toole
Glacier
Havre
Chouteau
Hill, Blaine
Phillips and
Valley
Glendive
Wibaux
Dawson, McCone, Richland
Roosevelt
Sheridan
Daniels
Lewistown
Meagher
Wheatland
Golden Valley
Mussedshell
Petroleum
Fergus and
Judith Basin
Quieting title suit over Montana land heirs
In Teton County Montana Anna Pings sues all parties claiming any interest or lien on the N half of the SE quarter and W half of the NE quarter of section 32 township 27 north range 8 west for a decree quieting title in the heirs of deceased entrywoman Katharina Schwab. A. M. Daley clerk. Attorneys W E Arnot Conrad Montana. Claimants listed include G Mary Wood Elizabeth Gillan Mrs Fred Garner and Genevieve Schroeder. Publication dates Dec 7 14 21 28 and Jan 4.
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District Court
Ninth Judicial District
State of Montana
Teton
Anna Pings
County of
Montana
H. M. Daley
W. EB. Arnot
Conrad
G. Mary Wood
Idaho Street
San Diego
California
Elizabeth Gillan
Fred Garner
W. Mercury
Butte
Genevieve Schroeder
Ayers Seeks Extra Montana Duck Season Denied
Gov Roy Ayers requested an additional December 1 to 15 duck season for Montana hunters but the federal Biological Survey refused, citing potential precedent and requests from other states. Officials noted the season was poor this year due to warm weather and earlier shifts from October 22 to December 5 then October 1 to November 14 after sportsmen groups urged change.
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Federal Biological Survey
Roy E. Ayers
Montana
Ira Gabrielson
Federal Bureau
Mostana
Fish and Game Department
State Department
Notice of vandalism threatening public notices near courthouse
The office reports youngsters tearing and mutilating legal notices posted on two bulletin boards near the courthouse and at Wedum's store. Some youths are known to the office and may be reported to the district judge if the practice continues. The notices carry public information and may incur penalties for destruction.
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Wedum
Elk hunting closed in Teton county December 1 1939
Pursuant to an order of the State Fish and Game Commission made at their meeting held November 27th and 28th at Helena Teton county shall close to elk hunting on December 1 1939. STATE GAME & FISH COMMISSION By: B. L. PRICE, Chairman J. A. WEAVER, Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish and Game Commission
Helena
Teton County
State Game & Fish Commission
Eldorado Co-operative Canal Company
Chateau
Montana
C. D. McDonald
Citizens State Bank of
Fildorado Co-operative Canal Company
Flrst
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Octave DeRusha
The Administratrix Ella DeRusha of Octave DeRusha deceased invites all creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within ten months after the first publication. Claims should be shown at the Bert I Packer office in the Larson Building Chateau Montana the place for transaction of estate business. Date November 22 1939.
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Octave DeRusha
Bert I. Packer
Larson
Chateau
Montana
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Choteau
Canada
Aa Mma
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Chevrolet
Fisher
H.P. Valve
el Flint
Michigan
Uncle Bob
James E. West
Inset
Boy Scouts of America
Boys’ Life
Washington, D. C
Ayers
B. L. Price
J. A. Weaver
Citizens State Bank
Deceas
Ella Derusha
Bert I, Packer
Choteau, Mont
Ligier
Choteau Hospital
H. W. Bateman
Heepitat
C. W. Boussard
Officea
Larson Builiding
E. J. Crary
McDonald Blors
C. E. Stephens
G. L. Banks
J. H. Byler
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