Reitz resigns as Montana agronomist to join Kansas State
Louis P. Reitz assistant agronomist at the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station resigns to become plant breeder and associate agronomist at Kansas State College. He joined Montana State in 1930 and has worked on forage crops grasses breeding and adaptation studies. He studied at Kansas State and earned a master’s from the University of Nebraska.
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Bozeman
Louis P. Reitz
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
A. H. Post
Montana State College
Reitz
Kansas State College
Bureau of Plant Industry
U. S. Department of Agriculture
University of Nebraska
Farmers get March 1 deadline for 1939 spring wheat insurance
Montana farmers may apply for federal crop insurance on their 1939 spring wheat crop by March 1, per W S Bailey. Premium payment is not due yet and insurance becomes effective only after the policy premium is paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Montana
W. S. Bailey
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
Civil Service Bill for House Workers
The Montana House, midway through its session, adopts a civil service plan for chamber staff. After a stormy vote reducing payroll to legal limits, lawmakers kill a repeal on staff caps and push examinations through county superintendents and a board to screen applicants.
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House of Representatives
House
Helena
Dies memorial defeated in House after senate approval
The Dies investigation memorial to urge Congress to continue the committee was killed in the House after the Senate had approved it. Representatives cited the national House already voting to extend the inquiry. the defeat split largely along party lines with Republicans opposing Democrats. Senator Kroman led the bill through prior storms to Senate approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Congress
House of Representatives
National
Senate
Kroman
Custer County
General File
Montana Pension Bill Seeks $65 Monthly Top Payment
A bill sponsored by Senator Simmons would raise Montana old age pension to $65 monthly, with the federal government covering half of payments up to $30. The proposal also amends welfare provisions beyond the pension increase.
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Montana
Simmons
Carbon County
Farm cash income down 12 percent in first ten months 1938
The farm cash income for the first ten months of 1938 stood 12 per cent below the level reached in the same period of 1937, indicating a notable decline in agricultural earnings compared with the prior year.
Livestock Advertising Push Eyed By Industry Leaders
In Los Angeles the livestock and meat packing industry weighs a national advertising program to broaden markets and stabilize prices. Proposals include federal grading and stamping of meats, though concerns exist about taste, aging, and regional discrimination. education via advertising is urged to inform consumers.
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Los Angeles
America
National Livestock & Meat Board
First Lutheran Church events led by Pastor Leonard Thompson
Leonard Thompson announces Sunday services at 10 am and 7 pm with Sunday school at 11 am and an Lutheran Students meeting featuring Everette Gilbertson of Butte. Other church happenings include Luther League socials and choir practice, Dorcas society, and Ladies Aid meetings on upcoming dates.
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Leonard Thompson
Lutheran Students Association
Everette Gilbertson
Butte
Gilbertson
Luther League
Dorcas Society
Winifred Christensen
Ladies Aid
Matt Telin
Representative Stevens Pushes Reform Of Election Act
Representative Stevens of Cascade County and fellow house members sponsor a measure to ease the corrupted election practices act. The bill would raise spending limits for candidates and lessen penalties. Stevens says the change follows only one conviction under the act since passage.
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Stevens
Cascade County
House
Water Users' Irrigation Board OKs Stock Assessment
The Water Users' Irrigation Company board adopts a 12.5 cent per share assessment to fund expenses and retire bonded debt. Unpaid stock by March 10, 1939, becomes delinquent and may be sold at public auction on May 8, 1939, to cover the delinquent assessment plus costs. Secretary-Treasurer F A Hazelbaker certifies the resolution.
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Board OF Directors OF Water Users’ Irrigation Company
Hazelbaker
South
Idaho Street
Dillon
Montana
Said Corporation
F. A. Hazelbaker
Spirit Lesson Sermon in Christian Science Churches
Sunday service readings in all Christ Scientist churches centered on Spirit as liberty with citations from Romans and Corinthians. The Science and Health text argues that material law cannot override spiritual law and notes Jesus’ miracles as demonstrations of Science against material sense.
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Churches of Christ, Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Jesus
Emergency Welfare Act Introduced in State
The House appropriations committee introduced the Emergency Welfare Act to appropriate 75000 for a general relief fund. The measure aims to provide counties with direct relief money for the poor as existing funds are exhausted. Chairman Dougherty said payments to old age pensioners and dependent children can be made, but counties will need funds between now and spring.
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State Welfare Department
General Relief Fund
House Appropriations Committee
Dougherty
Sheriff Sale of Beaverhead Property Authorized February 28 1939
In the Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Montana a sheriff sale is scheduled for February 28 1939 at 2 PM at the courthouse front door Dillon. The sale covers extensive described lands totaling 1789.09 acres with water rights ditches canals and appurtenances including multiple sections in Townships 7 8 9 South Ranges 11 12 13 West MP M and related parcels. Terms are cash.
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M. O. Anderson
Bertha M. Anderson
Graeter-Waldorf. Company
Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation Limited
Dillon
Beaverhead
Montana
Township Seven
M.P.M
Katie Kajin Boka
Albert J. Kajin
William F. Kajin
Mary Kajin Pilgrim
Kathryn Kajin Franks
Sarah Sweeney
Cour House
Notice of Tax Deed Application for Dillon Lots 19 20
The undersigned Myrl Erwin will on April 15, 1939, at 9:00 a.m. apply to Beaverhead County Montana Treasurer for a Tax Deed to Lots 19 and 20 and the south half of Lot 18 in Block 20 of the Dillon Original Townsite Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. Amount due 483.24. Dated February 8, 1939.
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Beaverhead County
Montana
Dillon
Myrl Erwin
Dillon property tax sale notice for Erwin lot debts
County treasurer lists Lots 13 and 14 in Block 19 of the Dillon Original Town site Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. Amount due 373.65. Notice signed 29-21 Myrl Erwin.
Tax Deed Request Filed For East Half Section 33 Mont.
An undersigned will on April 6 1939 applies to Beaverhead County Montana treasurers for a tax deed to the East Half of Section 33 Township 6 South Range 7 West. Total due 132.28 plus lawful interest. Dated February 1 1939 at Dillon Beaverhead County Roscoe Cornell.
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Beaverhead County
Montana
Dillon
Beaverhead
Roscoe Cornell
Rabbits Threaten Winter Trees, Recommend Protection
Rabbits girdling trees in winter can kill them. Protect trunks with a wire screen or apply repellant wash to deter damage.
Notice of Sale of Beaverhead County Real Estate
Beaverhead County Montana will sell at public auction on March 9 1939 at 11:00 am at the county courthouse Dillon. The Willis Bedell Place in Dillon described as W4NW% of SE% in Section 18 Township 7 Range 8 is offered with cash payment 20 percent down and balance within five years at 6 percent interest. Bids must be at least 90 dollars, equal to 90 percent of appraised value.
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Beaverhead County
Board of County Commissioners
Montana
Dillon
County of
Beaverhead
State of
Pacific Street
Franklin Street
Rife
First National Bans Of Dillon Corporation Case
Legal notice indicating the First National bans the Dillon company as a corporation plaintiff with docket numbers 28 to 31, outlining court action and filing details.
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THE
First National Bans “of
Dillon
Notice of Closing Registration for Lima City Election
Beaverhead County Montana registrar closing at 5:00 PM Friday February 17 1939 for Lima town election on April 3 1939 Electors must register with County Clerk in Dillon or with deputy registrar notary or justice before closing Electors must be 21 by April 3 1939 and have resided in state one year and in city 30 days prior to election date. Dated Dillon January 18 1939 Albert S Baker County Clerk and Ex Officio Registrar of Electors Beaverhead County
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Montana
Beaverhead
Lima
Dillon
A. D
Albert S. Baker
Beaverhead County
Notice of Closing of Registration for City Election Dillon
Announcement that registration closes for the Dillon city election in Beaverhead County on April 3 1939. To vote a resident must be at least 21 years old on April 3 1939 and registered by February 17 1939 with the County Clerk and Ex-Officio head.
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Dillon Examiner
Business Management of
Examiner
S. Montana Street
Dillon, Montana
Extension Service
A. J. Barton
AAA
Borton
Gilbert Hilde
Mutual Life Insurance Co. of
New York
N. Pacific St
Tate den
É& Trust
Eet
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
J.a.m‘naughton
First Lutheran Church
P. Oy
Mont
Rawleigh
Rawleigh’s
Dept
Minneapolis
Minn
Legals
Sheriff's Office
H. M. Brundage
James E. Phillips
Christian Science
Sheriff's Sale
Fifth Judicial District
Berg Christensen
Board OF
Martin C. Jackson
District Court
George A. Whitworth
Leonard A. Schulz
White Building
S. Edwin Whitworth
F. C. McFadden, B.N. Stevenson, George Opp
Paul H. Temple
John Troupe
City OF
Blackleg Aeggressin
Petent
Blackieg
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