Visiting and resident notices from Butte and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Herman Peterson and John Peterson visited Butte and stayed at the New Finlen. Chester Barrett and family motored from Grant and attended Elk initiation. Jack Husted of Jackson traveled to Butte due to his brother Frank Husted illness. Frank S Young of the Commercial Credit Association managed Montana organization duties. Mrs B R Stevenson and son conducted a clinic for Jackson seventh and eighth graders. They left for southern California where Mrs Stevenson will reside with her son. Paul Rooney, Silver Bow county treasurer, attended Elk initiation in Butte. Hortense McLeod returned from southern California to this city. Judge Henry G Rodgers and F Willis were in Boulder to hold court, driven by Henry Rodgers Jr. Henry Greed Jr arrived from Denver due to his father Henry Greed Sr illness. Mrs Shirley Nebeker and Mrs Frank McLess visited Gleed home, with Mrs Nebeker being Henry Sr’s daughter. Robert Fields was arrested on larceny charges for burglarizing Andy Buell’s room in Williamson block. he pled not guilty and posted $2000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Stevenson
Jackson
California
Boulder
Henry G. Rodgers
F. ®. Willis
S Place
Henry Rodgers, Jr
Denver
Henry Greed, Jr
Henry Gleed
Shirley Nebeker
Laketown
Idaho
Gleed
Frank McLess
Cheyenne
Wyo
Robert Fields
Andy Buell
Williamson Block
Tax Help At Court House In Dillon February 24 25 1980
A deputy collector will assist taxpayers at the Court House in Dillon Montana on February 24 25 and until noon February 26 1980 to prepare income tax returns. Returns must be filed by March 15 1980 with no extensions unless good cause is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Dillon
Montana
Aged Wise River Man Dies After Brief Illness
Frank Younce, 85, longtime Wise River resident, died this morning after a brief illness. He lived on Jerry Creek for several years and had resided in the county more than 40 years. Survived by a nephew, Charles Franklin of Wise River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Younce
Wise River District
Jerry Creek
Charles Franklin
Wise River
Valentine Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Dons at Millpoint
Mr and Mrs Hana Dons entertained guests at a Valentine party on Friday night February 14 at their Millpoint home. Cards and games accompanied a midnight repast set at a table of perfect appointments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Earl Tash and Mr and Mrs Hollis Harrison among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hana Dons
Millpoint
Dons
Earl Tash
Hollis Harrison
George ‘Harrison
Howard Rosenan
Eleanor Selway
Wilbur Tash
Roosevelt Pass to Open July Celebration Planned
Havre Montana February 16 celebration for the Roosevelt pass on the Roosevelt trail will be held at Summit July 19. The Montana Roosevelt Trail association met with representatives from nine countries to set the program financing publicity and broadcasts for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Summit
Mont
iMontana
Roosevelt ‘Trail Association
Montana
Rocky Mountains
Montana Wool Cooperative Joins National Wool Marketing
Murray Stebbins announces that the Montana Wool Cooperative Marketing Association becomes a unit of the National Wool Marketing Association under the federal farm board. Montana woolgrowers gain pre-shearing loan access and reduced distribution costs, with the state leading in national stock subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Murray EB. Stebbins
Montana Woolgrowers’ Association
Montana Wool Cooperative Marketing Association
National Wool Marketing Association
Federal Farm Board
Montana Co-Operative
National Association
Stebbins
Montana
Local College and Billings Pol Technic Face Close Games
The Mines team led 14-11 at halftime before Erickson and Berryman spearheaded a surge to an 84 point Mines win. Pasley was top scorer for the normals as Moe’s Bulldogs overwhelmed Billings Polytechnic Crusaders 36-24. later a tight finish saw Billings win 26-24 in a dramatic rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Roberts
Bulldogs
Mines
Erickson
Berryman
Pasley
Trueworthy
McFarland
Ryan
McCord
C. Trueworthy
Crusaders
Bepbrooks
Normals
Pond
Quint
Billings
Billings Basketeers
State Engineer Probes Dillon Water Taste Issue
The state engineer explains chlorine treatment as the safest method for public water amid complaints in Dillon. He notes occasional chlorination equipment fluctuation and urges flushing hot water tanks to remove odors, affirming continued year round use and a program with 32 permanent Montana installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Dillon
Montana
United States
Beavers Sweep Two Off Games In District Tilt
Sykea broke a tie with his lone basket as Cotter officiated both games. Beavers beat Virginia City 39-12 and Twin Bridges 80-24 with Brundage returning from injury and Kerr and Boone leading scorers. Beaverettes won ninth straight, 21-8 over Whitehall, and 58-9 against Virginia City as they display sharp, fast play and strong defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breeden
Beavers
Virginia City
Twin Bridges
Beaver
Brundage
Kerr
Boone
Beaverettes
Beaverhead County High School
Whitehall Girls
Chlorination Protects Fort Belknap Water Supply
Fort Belknap in Blaine county now has its stream water fully protected by chlorination after filtration. The note warns typhoid risks fromMontana waters and urges modern sanitary practices, competent operators, and kept city water safe for consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Belknap
Blaine County
Montana
Bob Askins Held for Murder of Carter Rancher
The coroner's jury heard that Bob Askins and Haven tried to pull a stalled car from the road by truck then proposed sending a team of horses to pull it free. The three men attacked Emerson after Haven was injured. Emerson saved Haven and took him to a Bak er hospital where he died next morning. Askins, a noted bucking horse rider, has lived near Ismay on Powder River for about 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Haven
Emerson
Baker
Bob Askin
London
England
Ismay
Miles City
Powder River
Local streams in Beaverhead forest heavily stocked in 1929
The article notes continued stocking of streams and hatchery releases aimed at 1930 distribution, highlighting 657 miles of fishing water and 52 lakes. It praises Beaverhead county’s scenic mountain landscape and urges cooperation among agencies to protect and develop the area for sport fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockies
Montana
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County Road Development Acknowledged
The passage notes that road improvement is not yet fully appreciated by Beaverhead County residents but predicts growing recognition as road work advances. It highlights benefits for tourist trade and recreation for all residents as development continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Boy Scouts Hold Annual Feed Friday in Dillon
The Dillon Boy Scouts hosted their annual feed with American Air Cadets in attendance. B J Gynderson of Butte urged cooperation between Butte and Dillon troops while A J Cashmore announced the local troop’s forthcoming affiliation with Butte, underwritten by local businessmen. Wilbur Gilbert Jr detailed a Yellowstone park motor trip by Dillon Scouts, thanking local businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Gynderson
Butte
Dillon
A. J. Cashmore
Butty
Wilbur Gilbert, Jr
Yellowstone Park
George Farrell
Harold Warner
Tommy Luebben
Jack Gilbert
Melbourne Jackson
George Christensen
Fielding Graves
Billy Bates
Wilbur Gilbert
Dillon Men Attend Chevrolet Meeting
Pictures were used to illustrate new methods of servicing and distributing automobiles at a Chevrolet meeting led by D. E. Ralston. The gathering, first of its kind to use such media for industrial or sales problems, toured the Pacific coast and Rocky Mountain regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang
D. E. Ralston
Chevrolet Motor Company
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain
Chevrolet upbeat on 1930 and new dealer film shown
The article notes optimism from Mr. Woodside and Mr. Ralston about a strong week for stock prices and higher construction plans signaling good economic health. It predicts 1930 will be as prosperous for Chevrolet as 1929 with the new Chevrolet six warmly received nationwide. A dealer on top of his business is shown in a talking picture at the convention. It also covers Montana clerks and county recorders forming the Montana Association of County Clerks and Recorders, chaired by Earl Bronson, and the Montana Central Highway Association electing A. H. Faragher as president to push rapid construction of the hast west highway across Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodside
Ralston
Chevrolet Motor Company
United States
Montana Association of Cland Recorders
Earl Bronson
Flath
A. J. Shaw
Glen Cox
Hast-Westhway
Mohtana
G. Falls
Montana gas rate probe planned for coming year
Memoriam resolutions honored two county officials A F Sparling of Cascade and J W Scully of Big Horn who died in the last year. Elections and a 1931 convention site were to be discussed tomorrow with Sam R McKelvie of the Federal Farm Board expected to address delegates. Invitations for the next gathering came from Great Falls Billings Missoula and Butte. Chancellor M A Brannon spoke on financing for state educational institutions as county government topics were reviewed by J H Stewart J J Green Ralph Bricker AS J Breitenstein and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Sparling
Cascade County
J. W. Scully
Big Horn County
Sam R.mckelvie
Federal Farm Board
Great Falls
Billings
Missoula
Butte
M. A. Brannon
Association
J. H. Stewart
J. J. Green
State Board of Equalization
Ralph’ C. Bricker
House
Last Legislative Assembly
J Breitenstein
Montana’ Automobile Association
Ralph Rader
Montana Highway Commission
140 Orphans Placed By HC Find Homes For Many
HC reports 140 orphans cared for with 83 girls and 57 boys at the home. Most children are classified as mentally deficient or feeble minded and not sent to private homes. The board aims to place as many as possible in private foster homes, including siblings together, with some studying while contributing to support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Mann
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herman Peterson
John Peterson
New
Finlen
Rom Grant
Chester Barrett
Grant
Barrett
Jack Husted
Dilfon
Frank Husted
Frank S Young
Commercial Credit Association of Montana
St. James Guild
St. James
M. M. Club
Fred Chapman
Manse Society
Walter Featherly
G. M. Featherly
Ralph Miller
Walter Grimes
Sol Sabolsky
St. James Guild Hall
Roosevelt Pass
Tate Woolmen
Ernie Roberts
Roberts
Sykea
Cotter
Montana Auto Supply Co
Carter
BOY Scouts
Chevrolet
C. Taylor
Montana State Lege
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