Approved Grass Additions for Artificial Reseeding in Conservation
Washington office announces amendments to the 1939 range conservation program affecting artificial reseeding and stock water developments. Six new grasses and legumes join approved varieties while existing plants remain eligible. Amended rules expand eligibility for dam work and adjust stockwater dam free board and waste disposal requirements. County approval required for all practices to qualify for payment.
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Washington, D. C
Western Division
W. ST. Wellenstein
Teton County
Wellenstein
Senator Wheeler Invites Loy and Cooper to Helena Jubilee
Senator B K Wheeler extended a personal invitation to Myrna Loy and Gary Cooper to attend Helena's Diamond Jubilee celebration set for July 13 to 16. They would join local dignitaries for the historic event in the capital city.
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B. K. Wheeler
Myrna Loy
Gary Cooper
Helena
Final Tourist School Meeting Highlights Teton County Resources
County Agent Fred Willson spoke on Teton county resources including land irrigation and farm value, noting over 100000 acres irrigated and potential for more water storage. N A Winner traced county history, geography, drainage and settlement, underscoring extensive regional research. The audience found the tourist school series informative and worthwhile for local knowledge.
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Court House
Fred Willson
Teton County
N. A
Willson
Winner
Cooking School Draws Large Turnout at Masonic Hall
A Tuesday afternoon cooking demonstration by Mrs. Violet Hollis of Montana Dakota Utilities drew about 120 attendees. Prizes awarded included a Thrift Cooker to Mrs. Mabel Brown and a Silex to Mrs. Elmer Smith, with many attendees listed as prize recipients.
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Utilities Co
Violet Hollis
Home Service
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
Masonic Hall
Thrift Cooker
Mabel Brown
Silex
Elmer Smith
Teachers Plan Summer Work Vacations in Various Posts
Teton County High School instructors outlined summer plans after classes end. Miss Cleo Buck becomes hostess at a Montana dude ranch. Miss Mae Walton and Miss Marybelle Peterson travel to California and Mexico. Others stay home or attend summer school at Washington, Ames, Montana, or Missoula. Coach Dunckel works in Yellowstone Park. Principal Guthrie stays at home in Choteau.
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Teton County High School
Cleo Buck
Montana
Mae Walton
Bozeman
Marybelle Peterson
California
Mexico
Juanita Ruegamer
Livingston
McNeal
University of Washington
H. A. Winner
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Hunziker
Irshal Davis
University of Montana At
Missoula
John Dunckel
Yellowstone Park
A. B. Guthrie
Choteau
Helena National Guard Camp To Feature Expanded Exercise
Colonel Lyman Moore says the national guard encampment at Helena will be more diverse than before with a three day and two night maneuver. The camp runs June 10 to 24 and Governor's Day is June 18. Over 1,300 officers and men from across the state will participate.
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National Guard
Helena
Lyman Moore
163Rd Infantry
Moore
Farmington School Notes and Local Events Highlight Week
Farmington school closed last Friday while a pavilion roller skating party replaced the picnic. Miss Cora Otness appointed clerk to succeed Miss Beatrice Derusha. Mrs. Mary Giboney ill with pneumonia in Tucson, reported improving. Widespread rain fell over Farmington Beach with over two inches recorded. Fr. W Smith stuck in mud on mail route, aided by Harry Thompson and Cle track to Thompson place.
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Farmington
Mast
Harry Thompson
Thompson Place
Harry
Fred
Key
Home Demonstration Council Holds Spring Meeting at Court House
The H D A Home Demonstration Council met at the court house on Friday May 19 with 35 members in attendance. Miss Frances Smith state leader attended to discuss topics with council members and presiding officer Mrs Leslie Dederick led the session. County Agent Fred Wilson spoke on agricultural planning and Mrs Alice Gagner outlined Farm Security work in home management. A 25 years extension note by Miss Smith highlighted the Smith Lever Act and next year’s program covered home management budgeting inheritance laws glove making foods club meetings and refreshments.
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The
Home Demonstration Council
Court House
Frances Smith
Leslie Dederick
Rell
Fred Willson
Alice Gagner
Farm Security
Montana
PUMPING PROJECT AT SIDNEY NEARLY DONE
Work on the Sidney pumping project in Richland County neared completion this week with three pumps ready to lift Yellowstone River water for 5300 acres under ditch. The project cost about 98000 and was built by the state water conservation board with the Public Works Administration. Severe winter weather paused work briefly but canals saw activity and a power line, main transformer, and substations were key components.
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Sidney
Richland County
Yellowstone River
State Water Conservation Board
Public Works Administration
Three Marriage Licenses Issued at County Clerk Office
Three marriage licenses were issued this past week at Clerk of Court Halvor M. Daley's office. Couples are W E Bancroft aged 40 and Lucille Gordon aged 32 of Great Falls on May 18. Wesley Schneider 33 and Ruth Barth 19 of Walter on May 20. John K Petersen 24 of Highwood and Marjorie L Paynton 19 of Belt on May 22.
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Halvor M. Daley
W. E. Bancroft
Lucille Gordon
Great Falls
Wesley Schneider
Ruth Barth
Walter
John K. Petersen
Highwood
Marjorie L. Paynton
Belt
Atty
G. G. Harris
Walter Giese
Montana Oi Co
D. W. Doyle
Conrad
L. J. Ringen
Peter Gemar
R. M. Hattersley
Jacob L. Otness
Kermit Bjork
Bole
Warm Springs
Adolph Martin
Atty. G. G. Harris
Nannie Martin
Choteau Junior Legion Falls 10 to 6 at Fairfield
The Choteau American Legion Juniors lost 10 to 6 to Fairfield in their season opener at Fairfield. Bud Hallberg pitched for Choteau with 14 strikeouts while R. Lee pitched for Fairfield. A return game is set for next Sunday on the local diamond, with plans for more summer games against Valier Power and Fort Shaw.
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Choteau American Legion
Fairfield
Choteau
Bud Hallberg
R. Lee
al Hensely
Valier
Power
Fort Shaw
B. Hallberg
K. Vick
J. Armstrong
C. Bleecker
B. Armstrong
B. Dellwo
J. Peebles
J. Dellwo
E. LeDesky
Montana Bounty Payouts On Coyotes Reported
State Auditor John J. Holmes reports warrants show $704 paid for 352 coyotes in the first two weeks of May. The state offers $2 per coyote for captures in April May and June.
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Montana
John J. Holmes
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J.R. “Buss” Collins
Knudtzon Lumber Co
Choteau, Mont
Choteau Food Market
WE Deliver
Golden Valley
Dily Pickles
Libby
Leigh’s Texaco Station
Farmington News
H. D. A. Council
AaNiee
Pert Matthes
Sturgis Hardware and Implement CO
Montana Power Co
Masonic Temple
American Legion
Idaho
Bryan Corbett Ranch
Joe Moger
Porrent
W. H. Gorham
Gus Thompson
Gorham
H. L. Stafford
George Rietz
Dupuyer
Mont
Agency
Baker’s Standard Service
Wedum
Federated Store
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