Wise River Social Notes Mention Local Visitors and Moves
Mrs Clarence McKenna and Mickey return home after ten days with her parents the Paddocks. New Wise River hotel proprietors are Mr and Mrs Kluger and Mrs Larsen. Several residents travel to Butte and Dillon while others host and attend gatherings at the community building. A mail stage to Wisdom ends as roads drifted and traffic stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence McKenna
Mickey
Howard Bergin
J. W. Patterson
Gilbert Dodgson
H. O. Bergin
Kluger
Larsen
Holt
Butte
Wise River Hotel
John Hansen
Riverside Inn
Divide
Daisy Smith
Paul Paddock
Tom Pendergast
Gold Creek
Frank Powell
Eddie Caldwell
Ben Mallon
William Dodgson
Frank Dodgson
Lorraine
Gilbert
Frank Husted
Husted
Town
W. R. Allen
W. F. Dodgson
Tom Pendergast Feeway
Harry Bennett
Joan
Anaconda
James
William Ferguson
Robert
Walter Fitzmorris
Charles Ralston
Warren Hughes
Robert. Ferguson
Byron Jennings
Alder Creek
Fred Gill
Colonel Combes
Mail
Wisdom
Helena
Thomas E. Dewey
Richard Hummel
Dewey Hotel
Dan Pendergast
Tommy
Verne Stanchfield
Sharon Lea
E. W. McKenzie
Dr. Stanchfield
Dillon
Harold Martin
Bozeman
Ralph Potts
W. Goose
Carol Edith Martin
Norman Risch
Bessie Paddock
Fishtrap Thursda
Jack Paddock
Husted Ranch
Billie Norris
Ham Norris
Tuttle
Frnay
Curtis Hunter
Spokane
Jim Burns
Robert Ferguson
Local group forms highway safety committee in Townsend
Beaverhead post reports the group appointed John W. Walters and Paul H. Temple to work with the city council on safety improvements at the hazardous curve where Highway 91 enters Townsend near the Normal college. Several accidents have occurred there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Post
John W. Walters
Paul H. Temple
Normal College
Adair Acts as Chief Governor While Ayers Tours
Lt. Gov. Hugh R. Adair of Helena served as acting governor last week as Gov. Roy E. Ayers traveled to Washington to handle statewide matters. This marked the fourth time Adair has assumed the role since his 1937 election, including a prior instance where he did not realize he was acting governor. Ayers and federal officials were touring eastern Montana after flood damage, with a cloudburst washing out a road and forcing a detour into North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh R. Adair
Helena
Roy E. Ayers
Washington, D. C
Ayers
Montana
North Dakota
Youngest Sherman corporal Col. Gottfried I. Reiche dies at 92
Colonel Reiche, once the youngest corporal under General Sherman, died at his Helena home aged 92. A longtime G A R custodian in the Montana Capitol, he met Lincoln during the Civil War and aided flood victims along the Ohio River after a Cincinnati chamber grant of 50,000 dollars and a rowboat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottfried I. Reiche
Sherman
Helena
Lincoln
Lewis and Clark County
Reiche
Montana
G.A.R
Capitol
Ohio
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Montana Clamps Down In Temperance Push Across Counties
In recent days Montana moves toward a cleaner life with W C T A temperance meetings starting in Laurel. Missoula County sheriff orders liquor sales to close at 2 am. Powell County sheriff raids slot machines, declaring the end for one arm bandits.
Montana Young Republicans meet in Helena with Dewey
The executive board of the Montana Young Republicans led by Winfield Page of Missoula gathered in Helena last Saturday to map campaign actions and to dine with Thomas E. Dewey of New York City, the Republican presidential nominee candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Young Republicans
Winfield Page
Missoula
Helena
Thomas E. Dewey
New York City
State Vet Says Hog Cholera Outbreak Under Control
The state livestock sanitary board has virtually controlled an outbreak of hog cholera in the Deer Lodge valley. State Veterinarian Dr. W. J. Butler says there is no cause for alarm. He notes the disease is being watched carefully and that animals are being treated with serum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Deer Lodge Valley
W. J. Butler
Montana Farm Income Rises Sharply in 1939
Montana farmers and stockmen earned 18.725 million dollars more in 1939 than 1938, ranking second in the nation for gain. Cash income and government payments totaled 96.023 million dollars, up 24 percent, with livestock and crops contributing 42.411 million and 41.341 million respectively. Government payments reached 12.271 million, up from 8.539 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Federal Department of Agriculture
North Dakota
Revenue collections in 1939 stay strong in Montana
Internal revenue receipts in Montana for 1939 totaled 6 188 599 dollars, up from 5 647 596 the prior year, per treasury department figures. Wyoming and Idaho posted declines in the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Treasury Department
Wyoming
Idaho
Freight cars loaded at Montana stations rise in December
Freight cars loaded at Montana stations in December totaled 25 584, up 512 from the previous period, indicating a clear month over month gain in freight activity across the state’s rail network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Seed production rebounds in Montana small grains
Extension service expert Ralph D. Mercer reports a May 1939 rise in registered small grain inspections. Of 172 applications covering 3,644 acres, 148 passed for 3,141 acres, an 86 percent pass rate up from 74 percent the prior year. Improved moisture and better crop care boosted quality. the Montana Seed Growers association inspects registered seed to ensure purity and standard varieties are adapted to Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Montana
Ralph D. Mercer
Extension’ Service Agronomist
Montana Seed Growers Association
Mercer
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
Association
Rail freight totals rise in same month 1939 report
The 23 342 total mirrors the 1938 figure for the same month according to a state railroad and public service commission report. Notable gains occurred in ore with 864 more cars, wheat up 108, and logs up 322, while sugar beets fell by 815 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad and Public Service Commission
Helena Club Seeks Shorter Montana Fishing Season
The Helena Fish and Game Association approves a resolution urging the state commission to shorten the fishing season to May 21 through November 15 from March 20 to conserve fish for future anglers and tourists. The proposal would not affect river fishing and seeks state club support from other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Fish and Game Association
State Fish, and Game Commission
Montana
Riegel
Helena
Patrol Authority Expanded After Plane Wreck
A plan proposes patrolmen gain authority to take charge at a plane crash scene. The measure aims to streamline response and coordinate emergency efforts with local and federal agencies.
Federal authorities to handle certain plane crash investigations
An agreement between C L Clabaugh Civil Aeronautics inspector and Lou Boedecker state patrol supervisor assigns initial crash inquiries to local authorities only in cases of non fatal or minor incidents. The arrangement covers deaths and serious injuries and requires preservation of aircraft parts for federal investigation and uses police and airport radios to alert patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Clabaugh
Civil Aeronautics ‘Authority
Lou Boedecker
State Highway Patrol
C.A.A
Clabaugh
Prayer meeting and services at First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church announces a prayer meeting at 7 30 pm on February 14 with the subject Prayer. Sunday school changes to 9 45 am on February 18, morning worship at 11 am with sermon The Victorious Life. Spiritual Life group meets with Mrs Carhartt on February 19 led by Mrs Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carhartt
Hoffman
Help Yourself Refreshments for Informal Parties
Dorothy Greig explains a self serve party setup with a large central table letting guests dish themselves. The menu features hot rice with eggs and diced ham in a chicken asparagus sauce, plus a cold cranberry chicken mousse mold with layered jelly and whipped cream.
Cubs to Play Beavers February 17 in Home Event
In Dillon the Cubs host the Beavers on February 17 after traveling to Deer Lodge Friday for a Powell County clash. Dillon lost to Whitehall 43 32 in Whitehall, marking a second district defeat, while Dunn led Dillon with 19 points and Wilcox added 10. Ernie Good returned briefly from knee injury, scoring once.
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Beaver
Virginia City
Beavers
Deer Lodge
Powell County
Dillon High
Whitehall
Sheridan
Ennis
Madison County
Dunn
Wilcox
Dillon
Ernie Good
Assessor Speaks at Club Dinner in Tax Discussion
The assessor addressed a club dinner on property tax reductions and new bases for taxation. The event featured the 14 voice high school mixed glee club under Miss Mary Castles performing On the Road to Mandalay and Roses of Picardy with The Desert Song encore. T. W. Sargent chaired. guests included Carl Davis Sid Peter and Clyde Baldwin inviting Rotarians to the Great Falls state convention.
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Mary Castles
Mandalay
Roses
Picardy
T. W. Sargent
Carl Davis
Sid Peter
North Battleford
Canada
Clyde Baldwin
Great Falls
Rifle Shoot Held Twice Weekly at the New High School
The first Sunday shoot saw Mel Jones top the field with 261x300, followed by Pete Westergard at 239x300. Scores listed include LeRoy Gilbert 236 Burnice Farrell 223 R Buckingham 223 Elmer Devaney 205 Pete Lasich 200 Claude Lay 183 and B Cashmore 183. An effort to organize teams for regular events is noted with the fire department team challenging others. Prospective members should register with N W Jones Charles Banks B L Chism or Pete Lasich, range officers.
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Mel Jones
Pete Westergard
LeRoy Gilbert
Burnice Farrell
R. Buckingham
Elmer Devaney
Pete Lasich
Claude Lay
B. Cashmore
Fire Department
O. T. Vandegrift
Vic Westergard
Bill Lloyd
N. W. Jones
Charles Banks
B. L. Chism
Americanism Week Events Planned by Local Lodge
Talks on Americanism announced across city schools with Commander Gosman addressing Beaverhead high school on Thursday morning February 22. George R. Baker will speak to training school students that afternoon, and a Legionnaire will address Normal college students at the weekly assembly February 28 due to no regular gathering next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Gosman
George R. Baker
Beaverhead
Legion
February 6 7 1940 Jackson Lima County Board Minutes
County commissioners met Feb 6 and 7 1940 in regular sessions with all members present. Discussions covered electrification of the County Poor Farm with Vigilante Electric, potential abandonment of the county line to the farm, a deed to Tom Ryan property in Lima for $5, James Phillips resigning as coroner, Raymond M. Schwartz appointed to fill the term, Orca Brothers of Dell receiving deeds to Grandview Addition lots for $9, and routine reports on the county farm high school payroll and inmate counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Lima
Board of County Commissioners
Messrs
Harry Tash
B. J. McMenonney
C. E. Blinn
H. Babcock
Vigilante
Phillips
Raymond M. Schwartz
Orca Brothers of
Dell
County happenings pace set by Examiner weekly survey
A complete weekly survey of county happenings in the Examiner is offered for $2.00 a year. The notice promises readers a concise roundup of local events, developments, and notes across the region.
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The
Examiner
Chamber of Commerce Discusses Highway Improvement Drive
At a recent state highway commission conference with regional forestry office reps, discussion covered improving the Armstead to Montana Idaho line highway. A traffic count was made though official designation pending. Elmer Selway presented a 15-rancher petition from Horse Prairie urging action. A committee of Bert Megquier E W Bond and Harry Andrus will interview local business leaders on traffic congestion relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstead
Montana- Idaho Line
State Highway Commission
Regional Forestry Office
Elmer Selway
Horse Prairie
Bert Megquier
E. W. Bond
Harry Andrus
Bronze Turkey Toms From Twin Bridges Raised
Bronze toms weighing 20 to 30 pounds, wide-breasted, exhibited by W. Cocanougher of Twin Bridges Montana. Registration or entry details are not provided beyond the weight and breed description.
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Turkey
Mont
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