Cattle Move in Big Hole Highlight Highland Herd and Local News
William Harray sold 206 Hereford cows to James Dodd with 190 headed to rail January 27 and the rest in February. Highland cattle long noted in the Big Hole. Local social notes cover travels, library card party wins, weather, and community gatherings in Wisdom with PTA and Ladies’ Aid activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Knudsen
Bud
California
Washington
Tey
Long Beach
Ray Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Wisdom
Aberdine
Wash
Vick Knudsen
Jack Miller
Harry Helming
P.T.C
Iilliam Harray
Dillon
Art Lundwald
Hansen Packing Company
Butte
Big Hole
Bob Brookings
Vick Olsen
Fishtrap
Ralston
Buttee
Myla Tovey
H. S. Armitage
Bristow
Myla
Pendleton
Boyd Shirk
Earl Willey
Jack Hurley
Della Francis
Howard Hollenback
Hienie Williams
Charley Williams
Carrol Brothers
Hansen Packing
County Officials Appeal Tax Case to Supreme Court
Petroleum County commissioners have appealed a Supreme Court decision that declared a 20 mill county tax excessive and illegal, challenging the ruling that affected local funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petroleum County
Supreme Court
Joe Rogge
Farmers Petition Water Rights Claim in Madison River
Twenty six Madison river valley farmers petition the Railroad and Public Service commission to restrict water impounding during irrigation. A hearing is set for February 8. Farmers contend their rights predate the Power company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison River Valley
Railroad and Public Service Commission
Power Company
Public Service Commission approves gas rate cut and station closings
The Public Service commission approved a reduction in residential gas rates for Chinook, estimated to save residents about $4,000 annually. The commission also authorized closing the Great Northern station at Laredo in Hill County except when trains stop, with custodial service provided by the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinook
Public Service Commission
Great Northern
Laredo
Hill County
Examiner clarifies revolving fund continuity across biennium
Attorney General Freebourn issued an opinion at the request of State Examiner W A Brown confirming that the revolving fund does not lapse after the first year and remains in force for the entire biennium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Brown
Freebourn
State Board of Equalization to Appeal Auto Tax Law
The State Board of Equalization will be represented in a Gallatin court case brought to the Montana Supreme Court to test the new auto assessing and licensing law. E. A. Dye, chairman, says Counsel John A. Matthews will join Gallatin county attorney H. B. Landoe to seek a determination whether all cars held in stock by dealers on January 1 must have taxes paid before sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Gallatin
Montana Supreme Court
E. A. Dye
John A. Matthews
Gallatin County
H. B. Landoe
Welfare costs for February total 250000 dollars
Administrator I M Brandford reports February relief costs at 250000 with old age assistance 130000 and aid to the poor 90000. Dependent children 20000 crippled children 7000 and child welfare 3000. Federal funding covers half of social welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Brandford
Welfare Department
Board of Examiners
Railroad board approves new schedules Billings Havre
The Railroad and Public Service Commission approved time schedule changes on trains between Billings and Havre and authorized removing a bus from the Shelby Havre run on February 6. Trains between Billings and Havre will now run one hour earlier on all segments between the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rail Board
G. N
Railroad and Public Service Commission
Billings
Havre
Shelby- Havre
AID BEER PARLORS LICENSE RULING
Patrons of beer parlors need not purchase public dance hall licenses. Attorney General H. J. Freebourn has ruled for John K. Claxton, county attorney of Silver Bow County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Freebourn
John K. Claxton
Silver Bow County
Lake County seeks state aid for relief funds
A Lake County commissioners delegation asked Governor Roy E. Ayers for help securing more relief funds and WPA grants. They reported 900 idle residents in the county and included commissioners G. A. Lenman, P. F. Hern and Joe Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Roy E. Ayers
W.P.A
G. A. Lenman
P. F. Hern
Joe Marion
Mesiah Conductor Stoessel Leads Oratorio Society at Carnegie Hall
Daniel I McNamara profiles Albert Stoessel, longtime director of the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers and conductor of the Oratorio Society. The article recalls Stoessel past as a violinist, his education work, and his role in expanding American musical culture since 16 years at the helm. It notes the Society's 1878 start by Leopold Damrosch and mentions Stoessel’s broader activities including directing a bandmasters school in Chaumont, France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Albert Stoesshl
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Oratorio Society
Carnegie Hall
New York
Leopold Damrosch
Wagner
Liszt
von Bulow
Joachim
Auer
Rubinstein
America
Damrosch
Walter
Ora
Torio Society
Dr. Stoessel
St. Louis
Berlin
A F. Bandmasters
Chaumont
France
General Pershing
Walter Damrosch
Musta Features & Photo Syndicate
Governor offers spring road work cooperation with WPA official
Rep. A. B. Levisee and Employment Manager W. R. Hughes traveled with state leaders to Butte to meet Joseph Parker, WPA administrator, to discuss opening road construction as soon as practicable this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Levisee
W. R. Hughes
Butte
Joseph Parker
W.P.A
State lands commissioner buys bonds for state
Mrs. N. B. Sherlock the state land commissioner purchased for the state bonds valued at 35000 dollars issued by District No 14 in Toole county. The bonds run for twenty years and are four percent amortization obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Sherlock
Toole County
Back to Missouri: Barker Charged Over Forged Check
Louis Barker must face prosecution in Mississippi County Missouri after forging a 37.50 check. Gov Roy E Ayers approved extradition papers and the man is held in Kalispell jail for Missouri authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Barker
Mississippi County
Missouri
Roy E. Ayers
Kalispell
Montana hail insurance cuts in four counties announced
A cut in hail insurance rates in four Montana counties was announced by E. K. Bowman commissioner after the board's annual meeting. Reductions were ordered in Carbon Judith Basin Sweet Grass and Big Horn counties where losses have been very light in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
E. K. Bowman
Carbon
Judith Basin
Sweet Grass
Big Horn
Secretary of State States Prohibition on Niece Marriage
Sam W. Mitchell informed a Montana resident that state law forbids marrying his niece and that no marriage is legal in Montana between relatives nearer than second cousins. The secretary cited Montana statute as preventing such unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam W. Mitchell
Montana
Mitchell
State's Worth Reports Net Assets and Liabilities
State's worth shows assets of 45,346,911 against liabilities of 12,054,700, leaving a net worth of 33,292,208. John J. Holmes, state auditor reports. Cash on hand totals 8,146,370 with current liabilities at 1,608,478.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Holmes
Governor Urges PWA Action on Musselshell Project
Governor Roy E Ayers requests Sen Wheeler press the Public Works Administration to approve the Upper Musselshell Water Conservation project. The Water Conservation board and local users have signed contracts for 30 000 acre feet, and further delay could threaten a start by April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Ayers
Upper Musselshell
Public Works Administration
Burton K. Wheeler
Ayers
Water Conservation Board
P.W.A
Water project financing faces delays in bids
The project, costing 776 364 with a 349 364 grant from PWA, awaits final approval after repeated water study data requests. Funding will be completed by sale of water conservation revenue bonds once under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.W.A
State Plans Observances of Montana Anniversaries in 1939
Gov. Roy E. Ayers leads a committee to draft plans for statewide observances of major Montana anniversaries in 1939. The effort targets the 75th anniversary of Montana territory, 50th of statehood, 100th of the Bible's Coming, and 110th of Fort Union, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Roy E. Ayers
Montana Territory
Fort Union
Governor Ayers
H. J. Freebourn
Ruth Reardon
John B. Ritch
Dean J. M. Hamilton
Montana State College
Sam W. Mitchell
Josephine I
Liquor Profits Hit New Peak Under Montana Board
Montana's 1937 liquor monopoly yielded a record net profit of 2,870,648 dollars under Liquor Control board head L. M. A. Wass. Whiskey net of 1,688,731 dollars plus taxes on spirits, licenses, and beer contributed to the total with distributions to relief and general funds per legislative enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
New Liquor Control Board
L. M. A. Wass
Roy E. Ayers
Wass
Liquor Board Highlights Montana Tax and Revenue Dividends
The Montana Liquor Control Board reports 1937 liquor revenue and distributions. Income from licenses and excise taxes totaled 554844 directed to general fund bond interest relief and public welfare. A 100000 profit dividend was declared with 114623 undistributed. Liquor sales reached 6657774 with gross profits 2374716 and 168 stores operating controlling 1282810 in assets. Governor Ayers credits the system with easing taxpayer burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Temperance Commission Fund
Public School General Fund
Public Welfare “B
Liquor Board
Liquor Control Board
Montana
Ayers
Pensions Approved for 242 Montana Educators
The Retirement Fund board authorized $8,080 in January pensions to 242 retired Montana teachers. Funds disbursement supports long service benefits for eligible educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Retirement Fund Board
Helena Woman Named to Girls' Vocational Board
Mrs Celia I Canaday of Helena was named to the executive board of the Girls' Vocational school by Gov Roy E Ayers. She has served since 1933 and her new term expires April 19 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia I. Canaday
Helena
Girls’ Vocational School
Roy E. Ayers
1937 Drought and Weather Extremes Hit Montana
U S weather official W E Maughan reports the 1937 year in northeast Montana as the worst drought in state history with record cold winters and a dry spring. Floods struck Billings in June, 25 lives were lost in blizzards and storms, and Helena saw monthly earth shocks. July 5 Medicine Lake hit 117 degrees while Seely Lake registered 53 below zero in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouth
Montana
W. E. Maughan
U.S
Helena
Billings
Medicine Lake
Seely Lake
Circle
Mrs. Frank A. Hazelbaker Visits Butte
Mrs. Frank A. Hazelbaker spent Monday visiting Butte, meeting local residents and touring city sites. The visit highlighted community ties and civic interest during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Butte
Northwest farm loan bank reports gains in 1997
President Ehrhardt notes stronger bank finances, lower delinquencies, and increased earnings. Losses from fewer commissioner loans offset by more regular land bank closings and higher use of proceeds for farm land purchases. New loans with 4 percent rate and 20 to 34 year amortization support young farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockies
District Land Bank
Spokane
E. M. Ehrhardt
Northwest
District Bank
Ehrhardt
Musicians in Recital Delight Audience With Wide Range
The recital featured Mr. McFadden and Mr. Clair delivering a diverse program of modern and classic pieces. Highlights included Le Cuna Malaguena, Clair de Lune, and Mozart Rondo with engaging performances by the two violin students Thelma Barger and Rosa Lee Brown and piano pupils Audrey Paulsen and Bette Miles assisting as ushers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFadden
Mr. Clair
Lekey
Malaguena
Lecuona
Debussy
Old Spain
Clair de Lune
Brahms
Ravel
Ibert
Mozart Kreisler
Thelma Barger
Rosa Lee Brown
Audrey Paulsen
Bette Miles
Mr and Mrs Staudaher Return From Logan Visit
Mr and Mrs Marcus Staudaher Jr returned last week from Logan where they had been visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Staudaher, Jr
Logan
Mrs Brundage Leaves Lake View for Los Angeles Visit
Mrs. Justin Brundage of Lake View departed last week for Los Angeles to visit her mother, Mrs. Jack Barrett, at the L.O.F. address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin Brundage
Lakeview
Los Angeles
Will
Jack Barrett
Jackson acy Royal Neighbors hold installation
The Jackson camp of the Royal Neighbors of America installed officers for the coming year led by Oracle Emogene Rice and vice oracle Isabell Zebarth. Others included secretary Rose Lapham and marshal Ollie Krause with a social hour following ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Clemon
Mary Christiansen
Freda Wenger
Lauretta Melogue
Emma Jackson
Ollie Krause
Winifred Shepherd
Hazeh Johnson
IsabelleBarth
I.C.C.F
Rebekah
Jackson
I.0.c.f
Emil Schindler
Wesley
Skeeter
Rebekah Lodge
Jill Hirschy
Missoula
A. W. Wilson
Patriotic Group Sponsors Genealogical Study in Schools
High school students in nearly twenty states act as Genealogical G-Men for the Daughters of the American Revolution. They compile three generation charts with 15 names each, detailing birth and marriage dates and places, life stories, and burial sites. Dr Jean Stephenson notes strong foreign born citizen participation and the value of family histories to national records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Stephenson
Beaverhead DAR Meets at Willey Home for Luncheon
Beaverhead chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W B Willey. Following a dessert luncheon Mrs FH Bim rose led a program presenting a paper on local history and rations with the In In.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Daughters of the American Revolution
W. B. ‘Willey
FH Bimrose
Sion
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AID Beer
Pathfinder
Daniel I. McNamara
Albert Stoessel
C.A.P
Mitchell Objects
Wheeler
Mrs. Canaday
M.S. N.C
Jackson Acy
Patriotic Group
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