325 U Teachers Join Retirement System
Three hundred twenty five of the 520 teachers in the six units of the University of Montana have joined the state teachers retirement system. Ninety nine voted not to join and 96 were ineligible. State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon said those who did not join may have another chance and will receive prior service credits if they join before September 1, 1940.
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University of Montana
State
Teachers’ Retirement System
Ray N. Shannon
Shannon
Teachers’ Retirement System Board
Simpson Sentenced To Hang December 30
Lee Simpson of Ryegate has been sentenced to hang December 30 for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Arthur Buford of Golden Valley county. The murder occurred April 14 at Simpson's ranch near Ryegate after which he surrendered and provided a list of 16 would be victims. He confessed to killing two ranch workers four days prior. Attorneys will seek executive clemency from Gov. Ayers.
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State Supreme Court
Lee Simpson
Ryegate
Arthur Buford
Golden Valley County
W. L. Ford
Simpson
Buford
Guy Tullock
Lewistown
Roy E. Ayers
District Court
Supreme Court
Montana association elects new officers at Great Falls
Ed Steifel of Bozeman was elected president of the Montana Association of Commercial Organizations Secretaries at the group’s annual convention in Great Falls. Kay Burleigh of Glendive becomes past president, with Joe Sklover of Glasgow first vice president and W. G. Ferguson of Helena secretary treasurer. Hall Clement of Lewistown and Burleigh named directors.
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Montana Association of Commercial Organization
Ed Steifel
Bozeman
Great Falls
Steifel
Bozeman Chamber of Commerce
Kay Burleigh
Glendive
Joe Sklower
Glasgow
W. G. Ferguson
Helena
Hall Clement
Lewistown
Burleigh
Melrose Visitor Mrs Fassler Calls City Visit
Mrs. Gebhard Fassler of Melrose visited the city yesterday, staying briefly and meeting local residents before departing.
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Gebhard Fassler of
Melrose
Officers Named by St. James Guild and Local Clubs
The St James guild elected officers for the coming year with Mrs R D Curry as president and others named. Dillon Parent-Teachers Association met with a Christmas program at the Bagley building. Home Makers club exchanged gifts at Leslie Smith home. Busy Bee club held its annual Christmas luncheon and gifts. Ellen May guild planned a 430 pm meeting with Year Book of Prayer and carol service. White Cross Christmas offering was announced. Pan Hellenic held its Christmas party at Mrs Walter Foster's home. Beaverhead County Republican Women meet Friday at Mrs Paul Stahl's home. LDS Relief Society gathered at Ada Dieterle's. Just-a-Mere club to meet at 2 pm. Better Homes club hosted by Mrs Rebecca Connelley with Christmas program led by Mrs Maynard Miller. Baptist Ladies Aid plans afternoon at the Cottage with Sunday school class program. Dillon assembly Order of the Rainbow for Girls meets at the Masonic hall.
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Leslie Smith
Frank Lasich
F. M. Carr
Busy Bee Club
Ellen May Guild
S. E. Davis
Davis
Genevieve Albertson
Agnes McDonald
Charles Marsh
White Cross
Pan Hellenic Society
Walter Foster
Foster
Jennings Mayland
William Mitchell
J. A. McCollum
Beaverhead County
Republican Women’s Club
Paul Stahl
Mattie Burrells
L.ds. Relief Society
Mina Perkins
Sally Baker
Baptist Ladies Aid Society
Gregg
Dillon Assembly
Order of the Rainbow
Masonic Hall
Modern cyanide plant under construction at Boaz properties
Installation of a modern cyanide plant is under way on the Boaz properties here. It will be used for custom work besides handling the output of the company's mine.
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Norris
Boaz
Spaghetti Dishes Warm Up Men Guests At Modern Parties
A party food trend favors hearty spaghetti dishes over fluffy fare. A hostess serves Italienne style spaghetti with meat sauce and a second version with chicken livers and mushrooms. Recipes detail sauce simmering, serving tips, and paring portions for guests.
Parker in Portland to discuss forest conservation
Rutledge Parker of Missoula state forester and executive secretary of the state park commission visited Portland this week to confer with a joint house and senate committee studying forest conservation problems across western states.
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Rutledge Parker
Missoula
State Park Commission
Portland
Oregon
House
Senate
Montana DeMolay Conclave Set in Helena This Spring
The Montana DeMolay annual conclave will run April 18 to 20 in Helena. An estimated 800 to 900 delegates from 34 chapters are expected, with speakers including Chandler Cohagen of Billings, a Montana representative and active DeMolay grand council member from Kansas City.
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Montana DeMolay Association
Helena
Chandler Cohagen
Billings
Montana
DeMolay Grand Council
Kansas City
Wheat loan maturities extended to April 30 1940
Commodity credit corporation loans secured by wheat in warehouses are extended to April 30 1940 to give borrowers more time to take up notes. The extension follows an AAA state committee action led by R H Anderson of Bozeman acting chairman. Original plan set maturities from early March to April 30.
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Commodity Credit Corporation
R. H. Anderson
Bozeman
AAA
County Commissioner Loses Suit for Job
State supreme court upholds Jefferson County district court ruling that W. F. Boulware was not entitled to the county commissioner seat because he failed to reside in the correct commissioner district for two years prior to the election. He was elected in November 1938 and took office January 1, 1939.
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State Supreme Court
Jefferson County District Court
W. F. Boulware
Jefferson County
Boulware
To Open Sanitarium Additions at Galen State Tuberculosis Facility
A two floor addition to the Galen state tuberculosis sanitarium will be completed and ready for service shortly after the first of the year, expanding capacity and improving patient care. The project underscores ongoing efforts to enhance public health infrastructure in the region.
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State
Galen
State board examination room expansion to add beds
A report to Dr. F I Terrill shows plans for an institution room for 38 more on the state board of examiners, with the federal government asked for funds to complete a third story addition. The full addition would total about 55 beds.
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State Board of Examiners
F. I. Terrill
Large Montana Woolgrowers Convention Expected in Helena
The Montana Woolgrowers association convention is set for January 15 to 17 in Helena, with anticipated attendance near 1000 woolgrowers and their wives. Matt Staff of the chamber of commerce and Paul Etchepare of the association note strong turnout forecasts.
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Helena
Montana
Woolgrowers’ Association
Matt Staff
Chamber of Commerce
Paul Etchepare
Association
First Beavers In Montana Test Positive For Tularemia
A report this year confirms tularemia in beaver in Hardin and Roundup, marking the first time the disease has been found in beaver in the state. The discovery highlights a new wildlife health concern and prompts local precautionary measures.
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Beaver
Hardin
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