Political jockeying as party conventions near
The piece surveys Republican and Democratic contenders for the upcoming conventions. It notes Dewey's early mobilization but doubts his experience, Hoovers influence, and McNarys Oregon setback. On the Democratic side Paul McNutt seeks the nomination amid skepticism and Jim Farleys powerful machine backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
McNary
Oregon
Paul McNutt
Indiana
Philippines
McNutt
Jim Farley
Farley
Missoula Girl Wins at National Club Congress
Ann Stiegler of Missoula county earned a $200 college scholarship after being named one of five national winners at the National Club Congress in Chicago. Helen Monforton of Gallatin Gateway placed second in the junior livestock feeding contest with a Hereford steer, while Mary Sanford of Bridger and Harold Sitzman of Park City also earned top placements. Gallatin county won the Montana county group in the three calves division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Chicago
Ann Stiegler
Missoula County
Montana State College
Helen Monforton
Gallatin Gateway
Mary Sanford
Bridger
Montana teen wins blue ribbon at 4-H national congress
Maxine Johnson a 17 year old from Great Falls won a blue ribbon in a dress making contest at the 18th annual national 4 H clubs congress in Chicago last week She was among 11 blue ribbon winners named as Montana champion in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Johnson
Great Falls
Chicago
Montana
Maxine
Water commission picks two new members for Yellowstone
Governor Roy E. Ayers appoints Wesley A. De Ewart of Wilsall and E. B. Winters of Miles City to the Yellowstone river water commission filling vacancies from deaths of J. D. Scanlan and Bert B. Armstrong. Other members include E. B. Donohue, Rockwood Brown. The panel apportions Yellowstone waters with Wyoming appointees and a federal representative, created by 1937 congress act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley A. De’Ewart
Wilsall
E. B. Winters
Miles City
Yellowstone River Water Commission
Roy E. Ayers
J. D. Scanlan
Bert B. Armstrong
Livingston
E. B. Donohue
Helena
Rockwood Brown
Billings
Yellowstone
Montana
Wyoming
Congress
State welfare and unemployment systems revised after federal changes
Governor Roy E. Ayers announced revisions to the merit systems for state public welfare and unemployment compensation after a two day meeting with federal representatives. The changes align the state programs with actions from the last regular congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Public Welfare Department
State Unemployment Compensation Commission
Roy E. Ayers
Agriculture notes urge early seed samples for purity tests
Montana Extension Service urges seed growers to mail samples to the Montana Seed Growers Association for purity and grade tests, warning tests need time and delays now hinder seed buying season. Mercer notes strong seed demand. the 1939 lamb crop fell 1 percent from the 1938 peak but topped earlier years. A Meagher County livestock group unites cattlemen and sheepmen, 83 members strong, planning officer elections this month. The driest fall on record across a wide region is cited for Sep–Nov by J B Kincer of the Weather Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Seed Growers Association
Relph D. Mercer
Extension Agronomist
Association
Mercer
Meagher County
BH. P. Orcutt
Appalachian
Rocky Mountains
J. B. Kincer
U. S. Weather Bureau
Quarantine Not Needed In Anaconda Epidemic Say Officials
After surveying the sleeping sickness outbreak in Anaconda where 33 cases caused two deaths, state and federal health authorities said no general quarantine is necessary and that control measures should suffice. The year’s cases in Montana reached 35 with one each in Missoula and Whitefish. Governor Ayers had asked for a local doctor and federal aid, prompting Dr. Parker and Dr. Leake of the Public Health Service to travel to Anaconda to assist local physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Missoula
Whitefish
Roy E. Ayers
State Board of Health
United States Public Health Service
R. R. Parker
Public Health Service Laboratory
Hamilton
J. P. Leake
U. S. Public Health Service
Washington, D. C
Missoula Hosts Second Annual Photo Salon In January
Montana amateur photographers will exhibit at the second annual salon in Missoula from January 21 to 28 with four prints per entrant judged. No out of state entries will be allowed. After Missoula, the show travels to other camera clubs across the state with entries due by January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Missoula
Ed T. Simmons
Simmons
Court terms set for Toole Pondera Glacier and Teton counties
District Judge M Hattersley fixes 1940 court terms for four Montana counties. Toole County holds sessions January 26 February 23 March 22 April 19 May 24 June 21 July 19 September 20 October 25 November 15 December 20. Other counties Pondera Glacier and Teton also receive scheduled dates through December 1940. Publication dates December 14 21 28 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Toole
Pondera
Glacier
Teton
Pondera County
Glacier County
Cut Bank
M. Hattersley
Naturalization Hearing Dates Set for Four Montana Counties
The order fixes hearing times for Naturalization Matters in Teton Pondera Glacier and Toole counties. Hearings in Teton occur March 15 1940 and September 13 1940. Pondera hosts March 19 1940 and September 17 1940. Glacier holds March 20 1940 and September 18 1940. Toole schedules March 22 1940 and September 20 1940. R M Hattpresley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Ninth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Teton
Pondera
Glacier and Toole
Glacier
Toole
Cut Bank
R. M. Hattprsley
Echoes from the Past December 18, 1919 item roundup
Wind and drifting snow cripple train service with trains delayed up to three days. Farmers cut herds due to poor feed. Teton Shipping Assn to ship three carloads of livestock. State farm loans total 3,254,570 in November. Bulldogs beat Augusta 48 to 6 in basketball. Local Masonic officers elected: L A Foot A R Connor W L Hodgskiss BE N Haugen C H Porter. Tom Manix returns from St Paul with cattle shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton Shipping Assn
State
Bulldogs
Augusta
L. A. Foot
A. R. Connor
W. L Hodgskiss
BE. N. Haugen
C. H. Porter
Masonic Lodge
Tom Manix
Dupuyer
St. Paul
D. P. Thurber
Tony Toekes
Anna Menghini
Winona Gitchell
Chicago
Dutton
Fred Barribal
Ann Steiger
Great Falls
Josie O’sullivan
James Ballantyne
Chateau
Rod and Gun Club
C. J. B. Stephens
R. R. Mellon
M. K. Luther
G. C. Core
Notice of Summons in Quiet Title Case in Teton MT
Anna Pings sues all persons claiming any interest or lien in the real property described as North Half of the Southeast Quarter and West Half of the Northeast Quarter in Section 32 Township 27 North Range 8 West Teton County Montana. The State of Montana is summoned to appear within sixty days after first publication to show any interest or lien. The suit seeks a decree quieting title in the heirs of Katherena Schwab. Court date stamped November 28 1939. Attorneys and potential claimants listed include G Mary Wood Elizabeth Gillan Mrs Fred Garner and Genevieve Schroeder with publication dates December 7 14 21 28 and January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Ninth Judicial District
State of Montana
Teton
Anna Pings
County of
State of
Montana
Range
Katherena Schwab
H. M. Daley
W. E. Arnot
Notice to Creditors Estate of Octave DeRusha 1939
Administratrix Ella DeRusha announces to all creditors and claimants that proofs must be shown within ten months after the first publication. Notices to be presented with vouchers to Bert I. Packer at Larson Building Chateau Montana, the estate’s business location. Date November 22, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Octave DeRusha
Bert I. Packer
Larson Building
Chateau
Montana
Ella Derusha
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Choteau Acantha
Teton County
Earl Bishop
Choteau
Canada
Ayers
Montana Extension Service
Chevrolet
Sro
H.P
Flint
Michigan
de Lune Spors
Eldorado Co-operative Canal Company
C. D. McDonald
Citizens State Bank of
Co. D. McDonald
Citizens State Bank
Fas
Deceas
E. L. Kleffman
Choteau, Mont
Choteau Hospital
H. W. Bateman
Miee Rasemusecen, R. N
C. W. Boussard
Larson
E. J. Crary
McDonald Bioct
C. E. Stephens
G. L. Banks
Mibatane
Lady Flower
J. H. Byler
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