Montana-born lawyer Clyde Murphy defends star’s mother in California
Clyde Murphy, native of Great Falls and son of former mayor Charles F. Murphy, practiced in Los Angeles for 14 years and now defends Mrs Charlotte Shelby, mother of former star Mary Miles Minter, in a high profile $48,750 recovery suit filed by Mary Fillmore. The case draws national attention as Murphy’s Montana roots and extensive family connections are noted.
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Clyde’ F. Murphy
Great Falls
Charles F. Murphy
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Murphy
Charlotte Shelby
Mary Miles Minter
William Desmond Taylor
Associated Press
Shelby
Margaret Fillmore
Great Northern Hero
Anaconda
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railroad
Clyde Murphy
Montana University Law School
Missoula
California
Ray
Miles City
Eugene
Chateau
William Martin
M. Gillcuddy
Frank Fogerty
Farr Nearly Drops Louis in Radio Fight Night
Tommy Farr mounted a near punch on Joe Louis in a Monday night bout as Chateau fans listened on radio. Poor reception prompted K. E. Sturgis to bring a loud speaker to Rexall corner, drawing a large crowd and praise for the service.
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Tommy Farr
Joe Louis
Chateau
K. E. Sturgis
Rexall
Halladay Brothers Visitors Plan Autumn Auto Trip
Earl Halladay and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Halladay, visited Fairfield natives the Halladay brothers. Earl notes bumper crops on the project with sugar beets promising a rise from 200 to 2,000 acres. a factory may be built. They plan a California winter, then Earl will drive to Oklahoma City to visit a former navy pal and likely broadcast music there.
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Ray Halladay
Earl Halladay
Fairfield
Halladay Brothers
H. L. Halladay
Earl
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
California
Halladay, Sr
Oklahoma City
Okla
Traffic violations meet Montana patrolmen with arrest cards
A public notice warns motorists that Montana highway patrol officers will issue arrest cards upon stopping drivers for traffic violations. The cards carry a name number and station, signaling formal action rather than invitations to social events.
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Montana
Barbers Must Pay Unemployment Tax on Wages
The State Commission ruled barbers including those who lease chairs on a percentage basis must pay unemployment insurance tax. It views the worker earnings as wages, obliging the master barber to tax them. Some barbers object and a Seattle barber challenges the tax before the U S Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commission
Seattle
U. S. Supreme Court
Maude Armstrong Heads H. D. Council Meeting
The fall meeting of the home demonstration club council at the courthouse elected officers for the year. Maude Armstrong was named president with Alta Stott as vice president and Muriel Reiquam as secretary-treasurer. Doris Anderson and Olga Eaton attended, with a potluck lunch and a list of club members present.
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Home Demonstration Club Council
Court House
Doris Anderson
State Home Demonstration
Mary Anderson
Olga Eaton
Greenfield
Maude Armstrong
Alta Stott
Muriel Reiquam
Ruby Reiding
Farmington
Arthur Weist
Otto Schaefer
Arle Dedrick
Margaret Beck
Phyllis Burkland
Helen Waterman
Ora Clark
Edith Shaoon
Gus McConnell
Dorothy de- Rusha
Pearl Dale
Ruth Tracy
Susan Bolland
Ora Schultz
J. N. Caskey
John Lewis
G. R. Talbert
Blanche Rowley
Grass seeding warnings threaten 1937 conservation payments
Local soil conservation officials report a state ruling that plowing up fall sown grass or clover next spring would forfeit 1937 conservation payments and possibly require repayment. The note warns growers not to seed for eligibility and to let the crop grow to avoid disqualification.
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Soil Conservation Office
Ofce
C. Og
Hospital Notes From Maynard and Choteau Listings
Betty Lou Schott of Fairfield admitted to Maynard hospital for medical treatment. Mrs Jay Barrett of Chateau admitted to Maynard hospital. Mrs R D McDonald admitted Sunday to Maynard hospital. John McDonald a medical patient at Maynard hospital. Mrs Walter D Anderson and infant daughter discharged from Maynard hospital. R A Earhardt of Great Falls a surgical patient at Maynard hospital. W H Wellenstein discharged from Choteau hospital. Mrs Charles Wilcox and infant son discharged from Choteau hospital and returned home. Mrs Peter Luck of Power and infant discharged from Choteau hospital. Billy Randall admitted to Choteau hospital for medical treatment. Tonsilectomies at Choteau hospital this week include Marjorie Wiseman Bole Walter Shauer Fairfield Wilma Tracy Fairfield Harriet Olson Choteau.
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Betty Lou
Gust Schott
Fairfield
Maynard Hospital
Jay Barrett
Chateau
R. D. McDonald
John McDonald
Walter D. Anderson
R. A. Earhardt
Great Falls
W. H. Wellenstein
Choteau Hospital
Charles Wilcox
Apa
Augue
Peter Luck
Power
Billy Randall
Marjorie Wiseman
Bole
Walter, Shauer
Wilma Tracy
Harriet Olson
Choteau
Choteau Canning Club Holds Picnic Meeting
The Choteau Canning Club held its eighth meeting on August 11 as a picnic with parents invited. A second gathering occurred August 25 at Margaret Carldéi’s home to discuss three day menus and enjoy a luncheon. The next meeting is set for September 8.
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Choteau Canning ‘Club
Margaret Carldéi
Alta Alstan
Pioneer Matron Dies After Lingering Illness
Augusta M. Wilcox 83 longtime Teton county pioneer and widow of Morrell A. Wilcox died Monday after a lingering illness. Born September 10 1853 in Janesville Wisconsin she leaves two daughters Mrs Kyle Jones and Mrs W J Butchart and a son Charles Wilcox. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 from the Methodist church.
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Augusta M. Wilcox
Teton County
Morrell A. Wilcox
Rade Mamuzich
Chateau
Bob
Mrs. Wilcox
Janesville
Wisconsin
Jérastus E. Green
Rachael Martin Green
Kyle Jones
Bynum
W. 3. Butchart
Seattle
Charles Wilcox
Sommers
Methodist Church
Liquor board declares $125000 dividend for July profits
The State Liquor store profits for July yield a $125000 dividend. Of this, five percent equals $6250 allocated to the teacher's retirement fund as the first state source contribution. The general fund receives $85416.67 and the water board $33333.
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Water Board
Flower Show Awards Tallied Across Varied Classes
Contested entries include marigolds azalea nasturtiums and zinnias with top honors awarded to local businesses and residents. Prizes range from merchandise and cash to services and subscriptions, highlighting community participation and support.
Montana Lions Pin Campaign Supports Tourist Ad Drive
A Montanans Inc appeal notes funding struggles for the state tourism advertising campaign. Lions clubs are invited to buy a Charley Russell buffalo skull pin for one dollar to raise money and boost tourist flow while supporting Montana’s promotional effort.
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Arnold Hanusa
Chateau Lions Club
W. G. Ferguson
Montanans, Inc
State Chamber, of Commerce
Charley Russell
Montana
Ferguson
Poultry Culling Demonstrations Planned Next Week
The County Agent urges attendance at poultry culling demonstrations at Ed Mitchell Farm on Tuesday September 7 at 2 PM Adolph Arensmeyer place Farming ton on Wednesday September 8 at 2 PM and John Teenyes farm on Thursday September 9 at 2 PM. Sessions cover calling out flock calls and poultry management issues.
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Ed. Mitchell
Adolph Arensmeyer
Farmington
John Teenyes
Chautauqua Plans Set for Te Ton County High School
Plans are advancing for a Chautauqua at Te Ton County High School on September 24 25 and 26. Each evening features a one act play and a variety of numbers including instrumental vocal and novelty acts. Season tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. An all county chorus and male chorus will begin rehearsals as Miss Mae Walton returns to work.
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Teton County High School
Mae Walton
Project Leaders Meeting on Soap and Water Cleaning
The first home demonstration project leaders meeting of the year will be held at Mrs. Lester Bowens home on Friday, September 3. The topic is Soap and Water Cleaning for Special Clothes.
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Lester Bowens
Teton County Shipping Association Seeks Cattle Entries
The association announces it will again ship cattle and asks all interested shippers to list their cattle at the county agent’s office. The seed cleaning plant is operating, and requests for seed cleaning should be left at the county agent’s office.
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Teton County Shipping Association
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Star
Calif
Halladay Bros
Chick’s Shell Station
Choteau, Mont
Mummie
Safeway
Sooty Choteau Canning Club
Pioneer
M. E. Church
Liquor Board
Texaco
Johnson’s Wax
Choteau Garage
Swagger Shop
Choteau Hardware Co
Chateau Bakery
Nasturtium
Gamble Store
St. Anthony & Dakota Lumber Yard
Nuasturtiums
Jackson’s
Gallatin Valley Milling Co
Spring Creek Dairy
Petunia
Ist
Standard Service
Gay Franklin
Knudtzon Lumber Co
Zennias
L. B. Taylor
Ford
W. W. Smith
Gene Allan
Hirshberg’s
Chateau Acantha
W. E. Howard
Wallace Motor Co
Stearns Electric Shop
Pollock Beauty Shop
Rocky Mountain Elevator Co
Rex
John Moore
Buck Rogers
Parker
Rexall Drug Store
Mont
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Chautauqua ‘Plans
the Post Tavern
Chevrolet Sales and Service
Congoleum
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