Bills Die Fast in House and Senate As Session Wanes
As the legislature nears adjournment both chambers kill and prune measures daily. Senate actions include restoring Fort Shaw and Fort Benton and allowing tuition free attendance at the University of Montana. House moves end efforts on state liquor board reforms and nurse work limits while cutting back on school bus rules and Bozeman housing funds.
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House
Senate
Fort Shaw
Fort Benton
University of Montana
House of Representatives
State Fish and Game Commission
National Park Authorities
State Liquor Board
Helena
State College
Bozeman
Sunday Services and Meetings at First Lutheran Church
Leonard Thompson, Pastor, announces events for Feb 16 and Feb 22. Activities include Ladies Aid at 7 30 p m at Matt Telin home choir practice at the parsonage, Luther League on Thursday evening, and Feb 19 services with Sun day school at 11 a m and Lutheran Students association at 7 p m Jesus Passes By is the theme.
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Leonard Thompson
Divine Services
Jesus
Lutheran Students Association
Ladies Aid
Matt Telin
Luther League
Louis Hoffman Spent Last Friday in Dillon from Bannack
Louis Hoffman traveled from Bannack to Dillon last Friday for an unspecified visit or business. The note places Hoffman in Dillon on that day, suggesting a short professional or personal trip between communities.
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Louis Hoffman
Dillon
Bannack
Local residents and visitors' weekend and travel notes
Mr and Mrs Marion Wilson of Cut Bank visit at sister Mrs O T Vandegrift. Mrs Hayes Baxter and Miss Elveretta Langdorf spend weekend in Helena. Mrs Joe Gelhaus visits relatives in Melrose. Mr and Mrs Frank Gosman of Lima visit Dillon. Emerson Hughes of Grant handles business in Dillon. John W Selvidge returns from Spokane after Frigidaire dealers meeting. Harry Kamber to a three month trip across Europe and the Middle East with his brother to New York. Hugh Dart of Anaconda visits mother Ada Dart. Oscar Wilcox treated for a broken leg from a cant hook accident in Ruby valley. Archie Hovey treated for a broken arm from a rock fall at Ermont mine. Dr F H Bimrose leaves for Chicago for Chicago Dental Society convention. George M Gosman, Thomas W Jones and John Peterson named on Bagdad Temple Shrine committees in Butte.
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Marion Wilson
Cut Bank
O. T. Vandegrift
Hayes Baxter
Elveretta Langdorf
Helena
Joe Gelhaus
Melrose
Frank Gosman
Lima
City
Emerson Hughes
Grant
Dillon
John W. Selvidge
Spokane
Harry Kamber
England
France
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Palestine
New York
Hugh Dart
Anaconda
Ada Dart
Oscar Wilcox
Barrett Hospital
Ruby Valley
Archie Hovey
Ermont
F. H. Bimrose
Chicago
Chicago Dental Society
George M. Gosman
Thomas W. Jones
John Peterson
Bagdad Temple of the Shrine
Butte
First Presbyterian Paris Announces Weekly Schedule
E Wells D D minister leads Sunday school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 with the pastor's subject Make Your Own Medals. Young People meet at 7:30 and the Spiritual Life group gathers Monday at 3:00 led by Mrs. A J Rife with Mrs. Crouse.
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Paris E. Wells
D. D
Spiritual Life Group
Lincoln's Birthday Closure Shuts County Offices Banks
County court house offices and Dillon banks paused operations Monday in observance of Lincoln's birthday. The state liquor store also closed as part of the holiday, suspending usual business.
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County Court House
Dillon Banks
State Liquor Store
J T Carroll Dies in Los Angeles After Montana Career
James T. Carroll longtime clerk of the state supreme court from 1915 to 1923 died last Thursday in Los Angeles where he had lived since 1926. He served on the Los Angeles city council elected in 1933. A prominent Montana Democrat and Knights of Columbus member.
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James T. Carroll
State Supreme Court
Los Angeles
Calif
Montana
Democratic Party
Knights of Columbus
Double tragedy in Dillon as man kills wife then himself
In Dillon a 6'4\" man shot his wife after a quarrel, then killed himself in their Thomson avenue cabin. Coroner and inquest scheduled. victims had lived in Dillon six years and married 25 years. Surviving children named. neighbors baffled by motive. valentines found near the deceased.
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Arbuckle
James E. Phillips
Brundage Funeral Home
Frank
Harold Age
J. R. Denton
Butte
Fred Age
Measure would split labor from Agriculture and Industry
A bill has been approved to amend the state constitution to create a separate Department of Labor, currently housed within the Agriculture and Industry Department. If the legislature passes it, the measure goes before voters in 1940. A similar bill previously failed in the Senate two years ago.
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House of Representatives
Department of Labor
Labor Department
Agriculture and Industry Department
Senate
Montana divorce bill prompts nationwide inquiries
After the 30 day divorce bill passed the house, Montana lawyers report letters from across the nation asking when the law would take effect. Helena attorneys reply they will inform writers promptly if final approval occurs. A West Virginia woman even offered to travel for a divorce if the bill becomes law.
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House of Representatives
Montana
Helena
West Virginia
Prohibition Claim Awarded To Poplar Woman
Mrs. Guy A. McConoha of Poplar won a government claim for 425.50 after her car was seized by prohibition agents. The action followed the prior owner being charged with illegal whisky transport and forfeiture.
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National Senate
Guy A. McConoha
Poplar
Prohibition
Dillon Girl to Be Received by President's Wife
Lois Anne Gilbert daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Gilbert will be among Stephens college students received by Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt at the White House on March 3 during their 16th annual spring tour and cruise. The group sails March 2 from Columbia and travels to Washington New York Miami Galveston Houston and Charleston en route home March 15.
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Columbia
Lois Anne Gilbert
J. H. Gilbert
South Pacific Street
Dillon
Stephens College
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Lois Anne
Washington, D. C
University of Maryland
Georgetown University
American University
Wardman Park
Washington
New York City
Macy’s Department Store
Radio City
Financial District
New York
S. S. Algonquin
Southern
Miami
Galveston
Houston
Charleston
S. C
Episcopal rector to leave here
The rector has led community efforts and recently chaired the annual Red Cross roll call. His departure will be a distinct loss to the Tragutt family and the wider community.
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Red Cross
Tragutt
Beavers to Make Final Home Stand
Beavers secure No 1 seed for Class B district in Anaconda tournament February 23 to 25 after a 16 win season with only one point loss to Anaconda. They face Sheridan first, with Harrison vs Whitehall and Virginia City vs Twin Bridges in early games. St Peter Central hosts Ennis in Thursday action. Reserve seats at Gosmans. Good led Beavers with 12 points before being fouled out late in Whitehall win.
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Anaconda
Butte
Beavers
Sheridan
Harrison
Whitehall
Virginia City
Twin Bridges
St. Peter Central
Ennis
Dillon
St. Peter
Gosman’s
Quint
Trojans
Good
Mexico Discussed At Rotary Involving Land Reform and Policy
The Rotary program covers Mexican measures with Ameri can models and steps to return land to indigenous owners. President Cardenas seeks agrarian reform, facing opposition from property owners worried about land use and ownership, while Indians are highlighted as central to Mexico’s future. Ralph McFadden announced an operetta Pirates of Penzante at the Normal college Friday with Cornelius J. Hovren chairing. guests Bill Tait and C E Rice attended.
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Cardenas
Mexico
Ralph McFadden
Normal College
Cornelius J. Hovren
Bill Tait
C. E. Rice
Bozeman
Fish fingerlings sought by sportsmen in Beaverhead
Beaverhead county anglers press for a local fish hatchery near Lima to improve supplies. They note heavy fishing across the streams and lakes, with current plants requiring distant hatcheries, making a local hatchery invaluable for all fishermen.
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Beaverhead County
Lima
Beaverhead
Beaverhead County Sells Willis Bedell Lot At Public Auction
Beaverhead County votes to sell the Willis Bedell place in Dillon at 11:00 a.m. on March 9 1939. The tract lies in the W 1/2 NW 1/4 of Section 18 Township 7 South Range 8 West and appraised at 100 dollars. A public notice and advertisement are ordered.
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Dillon
Beaverhead
Montana
Towit
Pacific Street
Franklin Street
Rife
Beaverhead County
Willis Bedell
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