Montana women push reforms in state commitment laws
Montana women’s clubs and auxiliary groups show strong interest in proposed changes to commitment procedures across state institutions. Fred Bennion outlines plans to require extended psychiatrist observation before court commitment, allow voluntary admissions, and expand care focus at Warm Springs Boulder and Twin Bridges facilities. The proposal also seeks county funding for foster homes and a new child welfare review before institutional commitment, plus emphasis on rehabilitation at Helena and Miles City schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Fred Bennion
State Reorganization Committee
Pro-America
American Legion
Bennion
State Hospital
Warm Springs
Boulder
Twin Bridges
Child Welfare Division
State’ Welfare Department
Helena
Industrial School
Miles City
Commission of Blind Would Turn Job Over To Board of Welfare
The Montana commission for the blind voted with Lions club representatives to ask the legislature at the January session to transfer the commission’s functions to the state welfare board. A bill would require the welfare department to hire a full time supervisor to manage the work. Gov. Ford’s reorganization committee supported the move. Officials cited small appropriations as the reason the welfare board could better accomplish the goals. The commission originally aided vending counters for blind operators in federal buildings and now runs a summer camp and distributes recorded books, with two vending sites in Billings and Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Commission For the Blind
Helena
Lions Club
State Welfare Board
Welfare Department
Sam C. Ford
F. E. van de Mark
Cut Bank
Welfare Board
Billings
Great Falls
Fishing Tackle Restricted in War Order
The war production board bans repair of non commercial fishing tackle and any repair parts using metal plastics or cork. The ban follows a May 31 cutoff of new tackle production for sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
Two Girls Get More Than They Expect For Christmas
In a Hollywood Christmas tale Cecile rekindles love with Sandel after a ruse about his disappearance. Lafe Wright helps arrange a reunion while Jo an watches, torn by longing and loyalty as secrets surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecile
Joan
Lafe
Honduras
Sandel
Annie
Wright
Dutch Guinea
Hollywood
Lafe Wright
Mexican
Tate
Sandel Denwell
Star
Dar
State to Keep Force of Road Engineers
Montana will retain a skeleton force of road, bridge and right of way engineers despite halted highway construction during the war. State highway engineer Howard W. Holmes said a few engineers in each field will be kept to fulfill war department needs and protect the investment in trained personnel. A full maintenance force remains, with additions planned for operators and mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
State Highway Department
Howard W. Holmes
War Department
Holmes
Yellowstone Water Accord Wins Approval by Three-State Commission
The Yellowstone compact commission approves a simplified water division pact among Montana Wyoming and North Dakota for irrigation. A permanent three-state board will allocate water based on priorities current irrigated lands and potential irrigable lands to maximize development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Compact Commission
Yellowstone River
Montana
Wyoming
North Dakota
Sugar Beet Industry Nearing Machine Age
The west’s sugar beet industry, supplying about 1.7 million tons annually and $60 million to farmers across nine states, may enter the machine age. Tests in Montana show mechanical diggers toppers and auto loaders could slash hand labor by 75 percent, with combines harvesting 75 tons in a day and potential for widespread adoption after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Montana
South
Whitney
California
Colorado
Wyoming
Idaho
Nebraska
Utah
Ohio
Michigan
Two Tone Spring Models Demonstrate Soft Feminine Lines
Two toned spring styles feature Elaine Williams wearing violet and lilac suits. A gored violet skirt with a lilac jacket and appliqued bows can function as a dress or as a suit with a blouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Willams
Doctor Hall Receives Army Air Corps Commission
Dr Cecil M Hall an eye ear nose and throat specialist at the Great Falls clinic has been commissioned a captain in the army air corps and left for active duty in Santa Ana California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil M. Hall
Great Falls Clinic
Army Air Corps
Santa Ana
Calif
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board of Welfare
News Syndicate Co., Inc
Devil
Los Angeles
Santa Claus Lane
Pacific Ocean
Ling
Athens
Hongkong
Lewis Ryland
Sander
Lewis
Fred E. Buck
Wesley A. O’ewart
Wilsal
L. C. Bishop
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ed J. Johnson
Sheridan
John T. Hucker
Bismarck
C. F. Kelch
Buck
D’ewart
Gerald
Central Ave
Hotel Rainbow
First Ave
Mont
Alice Cole
Prouel
Main St
Butte, Mont
Enos the Sa
CHEE
Sunny Brook
Kentucky
National Distillers Products Corp
N. Y
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!