Moir's Letter Describes Chelan Forest Duties and Fire Risk
A. D. Moir, former assistant supervisor of the Lewis and Clark forest, writes from Okanogan Washington to his former chief W. E. Lockhart. He describes Chelan national forest's size range from 500 to 10000 feet, severe fire hazard with about 80 fires annually and a 10000 acre last year, grazing figures of 30000 sheep and 3000 to 4000 cattle, and his focus on fire fighting grazing and timber sales.
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W. E. Lockhart
Lewis and Clark National Forest
A. D. Moir
Lewis and Clark Forest
Chelan Na
Washington
Moir
Chateau
Chelan Forest
Region Six
Okanogan
Wash
Lockhart
Big Elk Kill
Farmers Union Discusses Oil Bids and Local Distribution Plan
A county Farmers Union meeting reviewed bids for fuel from Conrad Refinery Continental Oil Co. and Prichard Petroleum Co. The committee favored Conrad and Farmers Union Exchange bids and outlined order placement by secretary W. G. Dauwalder with two weeks delivery from St. Paul.
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Comet Oil Company
Farmers Union Exchange
Prichard Petroleum Co
Penno Oil Co
Conrad
Continental Oil Co
Farmer# UiGn Exchange
A&t
W. G. Dauwalder
Pendrey
W. H. Wellenstein
P. M. Campbell
Ira Ritenour
Bole
Paul Mathis
Earl Zimmerman
Beck
Dave Scarrow
Dutton
Frank Waters
Power
Joe Lehnertz
Duncan Moir Sends Personal Regards in Letter Fragment
A brief note from Duncan Moir to an unknown recipient mentions busy work plans over the past month and ends with best wishes to the boys and a cordial sign off. The fragment preserves a personal, informal tone.
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Gram
Duncan Moir
County Red Cross Chapter Chairman Leads Meeting
Miss Nagle chaired the session as outside communities were represented by Mrs Henry Radcliffe Fairfield Mrs B O Price Bob and Mrs F W Smith Farmington. County Agent Robert Clarkson spoke on county finances tying economic conditions to Red Cross activities and charity work noting time deposits in Teton banks were higher than last year while demand deposits declined. County Commissioner Edwards credited the county poor fund's improved state to strong Local Red Cross chapter cooperation and expressed appreciation on behalf of the board.
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Henry
Radcliffe
Fairfield
B.O. Price
Bob
F. W. Smith
Farmington
Nagle
Robert Clarkson
Red Cross
Teton
Weowuty
Edwards
Réd ‘Crdgé
Sbgaid
Red Cross drives toward a $200 goal in Teton chapter
A total of 155.87 has been contributed to the Teton Red Cross chapter for flood relief. The quota remains 200.00. Contributions from communities including Collins, Farmington, Fairfield, and Choteau are listed, with a notable 2.00 from Choteau girls via a candy sale.
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Teton
The
Red Cross
Brouth
Collins Bynum
Choteau
City Election Preparations Outlined By Council
At the regular council meeting preparations were made for the municipal election set for Monday April 6. Ward one clerks and judges include W A Emerick C H Connor Mrs Ella Mellon Mrs H E Price and Mrs C H Porter. Ward two names are Mrs Agnes Franklin Mrs Hazel Robison Mrs Della Peters Mrs Cecil Huffman and Mrs L E Taylor. Polling places are the fire hall in the Stockmen's bank building and the courthouse. One alderman from each ward will be elected. Incumbents with terms expiring are C H Malcolm ward one and H D Robison ward two. Treas W B Butchart and Police Magistrate J G Jackson are also up for election.
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W. A. Emerick
C. H. Connor
Ella Mellon
H. E. Price
C. H. Porter
Agnes Franklin
Hazel Robison
Della Peters
Cecil Huffman
L. E. Taylor
Stockmen’s Bank
Court House
C. H. Malcolm
H. D. Robison
W. B. Butchart
J. G. Jackson
Will of Elling Jensen Admitted to Probate
A probate hearing before Clerk Blanche M. Jacobson admitted Elling Jensen's will. S. Whiprud and George Sollid testified. The estate, valued around $5,000, names the executor and lists appraisers Even Strande T. Tokerud and Math Olson.
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Blanche M. Jacobson
Elling Jensen
Dutton
Frank Thomas Sentenced to 30 Days in County Jail
Frank Thomas was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail by Justice of the Peace J. G. Jackson. He faced a petty larceny charge after being caught taking auto parts from an A. E. Moye vehicle and pled guilty in court.
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Frank Thomas
Justice of the Peace
J. G. Jackson
Thomas
A. E. Moye
Young man from Utah seen in city after short stay
A young man recently arrived in the city from Utah is reported to have been seen in town for only a brief period. No further details on his identity or circumstances are provided.
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Farmers Union
Doris Stillman
Agnes Bloomberg
Pearl Miller
Frances Mellon
Nora Bush
Evelyn Clarkson
Margaret Carlson
Phyllis Bloomdahl
Dorothy Miller
Joanna Hirshberg
Miss Nagle
Louise Moore
Sally Kennedy
Catherine McCullough
Young Men’s
Hannan
Kellogg’s
West Libby
Royal Anne
Swift’s
Mother’s
Quick
Hiawatha
Baker’s
Sunkist
Florida
Hirshberg’s
Peptona
Pist
Rexall Drug Stores
Teton Drug Co
Utah
Bynum
Coty’s
Armands
Azurea
le Trefle
Houbigant
Chambray
Northwest States Utilities Co
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