Yellowstone county dairy herd tops state in November production
Yellowstone county Dairy Herd Improvement association led Montana in November with 29.5 pounds butterfat and 787 pounds milk per cow. Cascade and Gallatin associations followed, with 25.6 and 24.3 pounds butterfat and 656 and 651 pounds milk per cow respectively. Statewide culls totaled 44 low producers. two purebred bulls were bought. 43 club members in six counties participated.
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Bozeman
Yellowstone County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
J. O. Tretsven
Montana State College
Cascade County Association
Gallatin Association
Flathead
Fergus
Lewis and Clark
Lake, Sevnth
Madison-Jefferson Counties
Tretsven
Montana 4-H members use better seed in 1938 projects
In 1938 Montana 4-H clubs engaged 538 members across 18 counties in corn club projects, with 467 completing them valued at 11,422.14 dollars. Crested wheatgrass emerged as a new forage crop, grown by 184 club members in eight counties, 165 completing projects valued at 3,369.80 dollars.
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Bozeman
Montana
Ralph D. Mercer
Montana State College
Mercer
Burris outlines Montana child labor law updates
E C Burris Montana state labor commissioner outlines certificates for minors over certain ages and limits on work for those 14 to 16. Exclusions include children of parents or guardians. Restrictions cover hazardous occupations and daily hours plus schooling considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
E. C. Burris
State Commissioner of Labor
Burris
State Labor Department
Hirschy Guests Visit Dillon Friends in Idaho Springs
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hirschy of Jackson spent Sunday as guests of Mrs. Ida Olson and Mrs. Lena Nelson in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hirschy
Jackson
Ida Olson
Lena Nelson
Dillon
Correct Attest Reported by Five Officials
Correct Attest lists five signatories R. M. Stone J. W. Rees Roscoe Cornell C. E. Blinn as witnesses or authorities attached to the document. The terse line names the individuals involved in the attestation without further context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Stone
J. W. Rees
Roscoe Cornell
C. E. Blinn
Cattle Feeding Shifts Among California Ranchers
Reports from the Los Angeles Union Stock Yards indicate a general drop in cattle in feed lots but a rise in small operator feeding. Farmers use silage, ground straw with molasses, and barley mixtures to fatten cattle, selling grain through cattle and boosting soil fertility. Profit hinges on long term returns, with linted cash crops lately unreliable.
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Los Angeles
California
Miss Nell Doyle Weds Sigurd Norheim in Bozeman
Miss Nell Doyle former Beaverhead county superintendent of schools and Sigurd Norheim of Monida married Saturday at Holy Rosary church Bozeman. Rev Father J J O Kenned y officiated with Isabel Doyle and Joe Roe as attendants. The couple will reside on their Centennial valley cattle ranch after a wedding trip to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Doyle
Beaverhead County
Sigurd Norheim
Monida
Bozeman
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
J. J. O’kennedy
Isabel Doyle
Joe Roe
Armstead
J. E. Doyle
Centennial Valley
Montana State Normal College
Norheim
C. B. Norheim
Fairfield
California
Sabina Ejighorne
Anna Fraser
Melrose
Dillon
Carl M. Hansen
Orris
Lester Nyhart
Twin Bridges
Billy Miller
Russell Gray
Lena Boone
E. M. Gibson
E. B. Roe
June
Red Rock
Mary Judge
Missoula
Parke Scott
Marcus Rand
Sophia Guyaz
Jack Bennett
Daryl
Gene
Bud Jaggers
Barrett Hospital
E. E. Hazel
Chicago
Frank Gosman
Lima
William Lewis
Sheridan
Clara Plant
Rose Card
Melva
McGrath
Alberta
Eliza Erickson
Richmond
Utah
Lota Adams
Jack Brimmett
Pocatello
Lutheran Ladies Aid elects officers at regular meeting
Mrs. Ted Oliver was elected president of the Lutheran Ladies Aid society at the regular meeting last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Dysart Gowen was elected vice president, Mrs. Marie Carlson secretary, and Mrs. Chris Bay treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Oliver
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Dysart Gowen
Marie Carlson
Chris Bay
D A R Elects Elizabeth Luebben President
Mrs Elizabeth Luebben was elected president of the Daughters of the Nile Sewing club at the regular meeting Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Sarah Poindexter was named vice president, Mrs Ruth E Dart recorder secretary, and Mrs Elfreda Woodside corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Luebben
Daughters of the Nile Sewing Club
Sarah Poindexter
Ruth E. Dart
Elfreda Woodside
Beavers Head High Alum Weds Missoula Partner in Seattle
Word comes of the marriage of Russell Underwood son of Mrs Sadie Underwood of Dillon to Miss May Elsehagen of Missoula. The ceremony was held at the University church in Seattle on New Year's Day. The groom, a former Beaverhead County high school student, now works at Fort Missoula and the couple will reside there.
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Russell Underwood
Sadie Underwood
Dillon
May Elsehagen
Missoula
University Church
Seattle
Beaverhead County
Fort Missoula
Tribute Planned for Miss Mary Lyle Innes in Dillon
A Dillon gathering next Tuesday evening honors Miss Mary Lyle Innes, a longtime first grade teacher who retired in 1938. The Dillon Parent Teachers association sponsors the event at the primary building, inviting all community members to attend and recognize her exceptional service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Mary Lyle Innes
Innes
The
Dillon Parent Teachers Association
Legion auxiliary holds regular meeting at city hall
The American Legion auxiliary held its regular meeting Monday night at city hall. Afterward the legislative committee led by Mrs. J. W. Walters hosted a social hour at Totem cafe for members.
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American Legion Auxiliary
City Hall
Legislative Committee
J. W. Walters
T. E. Gilbert
Nellie Poole
Totem Cafe
Busy Bee Club
Clara Plant
P.N.G. Club
C.F. Hall
H. M. Miller
Better Homes Club
L.D.S. Relief Society
Oliver Kurtz
Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club
Pres
Claudia Faust
Hob Nob
Edna Wheat
Eben May Guild
James McCollum
Stella Bierrum
Ottilie Brauer
State Board Reports Increased Montana Tax Collections
Montana state board of equalization reported total collections of 7,633,877 for last year, a gain of 207,686 from 1937. Increases occurred in metal mines, chain store, gasoline, theater taxes and other items, while oil, income, corporation, car line, coal, cement, natural gas, telegraph and electricity taxes declined.
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State Board of Equalization
Montana
New Amendment Held Invalid by Freebourn
Attorney General H J Freebourn rules that a constitutional amendment voted by the people to consolidate state funds for investment is unconstitutional. The advisory opinion to State Treasurer Ray N Shannon says the measure conflicts with 1889 Montana admission provisions and parts of the US constitution. It would pool 11 state funds and allow single fund investments, with land grant funds specifically deemed unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray N. Shannon
H. J. Freebourn
Supreme Court, Supervisory Board of the New Fund
Montana
Appropriations to Be Held to Proper Size
Rep. James N. Dougherty of Powell says efficiency will guide the house appropriations committee. He notes efforts to balance the state budget while funding water conservation and Warm Springs state hospital improvements. Subcommittees will study university needs, corrective institutions, and two years of state office expenditures.
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James N. Dougherty
Powell
House Appropriations Committee
Dougherty
Warm Springs
Appropriations Committee
Capitol
State Bonds Sold for Tuberculosis Sanitarium Expansion
State Treasurer Ray N. Shan non sold fifty one thousand dollars in state bonds to Brown-Schlessman-Owen and company of Denver to finance a 58 room addition to the state tuberculosis sanitarium at Galen. The bonds bear four percent interest and will be retired over twenty years from the institution’s earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray N. Shannon
Galen
Brown-Schlessman-Owen and Company
Denver
Moving Millions study chapter reviewed by Mrs Bourquin
Mrs Lester Bourquin will review a chapter from the study book Moving Millions. The Methodist Men’s club will meet in the church parlors tonight.
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Lester Bourquin
Methodist Men's Club
The Best in Job Work at the Examiner Printing Co
A concise highlight of the Examiner Printing Co as a leading printer, renowned for quality job work and reliable service in the local newspaper marketplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Examiner Printing Co
District Judge Elwell to Sit on State Supreme Court
Havre District Judge C B Elwell is called to sit on the state supreme court replacing ill Associate Justice Claude F Morris. Elwell is expected to participate in the court’s proceedings for several days.
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C. B. Elwell
Havre
State Supreme Court
Claude F. Morris
Elwell
Montana November Retail Sales Dip From Year Ago
Retail sales reported by 388 dependent stores show Montana's business for November was six percent in dollar volume lower than the same month last year and six percent below October. Helena led gains at five percent while Missoula fell twenty percent.
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Montana
Federal Department of Commerce
Helena
Missoula
Bar License Purchases Rise Says State Board
Warren Toole of the state liquor control board says retailers bought liquor and beer licenses earlier this year. Liquor licenses brought in 123600 versus 67150 at the same point last year while beer licenses totaled 112375 versus 55150 in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Toole
State Liquor Control Board
Lquor
Prison Population at Deer Lodge in January Report
The state penitentiary at Deer Lodge held 544 inmates on January 1, two fewer than at December’s start. Of the population, 516 white men, six white women, 21 black men, and one Oriental were housed, with 22 prisoners paroled that month bringing total paroles to 5,602 in the prison’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penitentiary
Deer Lodge
Theodore R. Bergstrom
Attorney General OKs Sara Reynolds for Montana Bar
Sara Jane Reynolds of Highwood is admitted by Montana Supreme Court to practice law in the state on motion of the attorney general s office. A 1926 University of Montana Law School graduate, she was admitted in New York in 1935 and plans to practice in Great Falls.
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Attorney General’s Office
Sara Jane Reynolds
Highwood
State Supreme Court
Montana
State University Law School
New York State
Great Falls
State liquor board declares 350000 dividend for 1938 profits
The state liquor control board announced a 350000 dividend from 1938 profits, boosting the system’s net on hard liquor to over 1500000 for the year. Administrator L M A Wass cited liquor excise tax receipts of more than 425000 for 1938.
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State Liquor Control Board
L.M.A. Wass
Wass
Montana welfare checks total 332814 mailed to 14887 residents
The Montana public welfare department announced January welfare benefit payments totaling 332,814 dollars to 14,887 residents. Old-age assistance recipients receive 259,603 dollars of the total. The checks comprise state and federal funds with portions to be repaid to the state by counties.
Montana Cash Balance Upward as Year Begins
Montana state cash balance at year start stood at 8,056,485 dollars according to State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon. The balance was 246,194 dollars less than the prior year start. December receipts totaled 4,182,781 dollars and disbursements were 4,113,539 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Ray N. Shannon
Projects Approved by WPA for Montana Works
The Works Progress Administration approved three Montana projects last week. They include a Wolf Point courthouse costing 42590 dollars, an Edgar school gymnasium for 15425 dollars, and Tongue River Indian Reservation construction work priced at 3450 dollars.
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Works Progress Administration
Montana
Wolf Point
Edgar
Tongue River Indian Reservation
Sermon Theme Sacrament in Christian Science Lesson
On Sunday January 8 1939 the Churches of Christ Scientist read a lesson sermon titled Sacrament The golden text declares God as the bread from heaven giving life to the world The lesson includes Peter’s exhortation to feed the flock and a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy praising brotherhood and mutual aid
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Christ
Scientist
Peter
Mary Baker Eddy
First Lutheran Church Service and Luther League Schedule
Leonard Thompson, pastor, leads Sunday services January 15 with Sunday school at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Thirsting for Life Eternal. Luther League meets January 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Leonard
Thompson
Luther League
Ice cold drinking water checks winter egg production
Ice cold drinking water checks winter egg production. The report notes impact on poultry yields and farm operations during cold season.
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Extension Service
Montana Wool Growers Association
Butte
A. L Strand
R. T. Clark
Animal Husbandry
Interstate Building & Loan Association
Taarmastifs
State OF Montana
County of Beaverhead
R. M. Barrett
W. V. Grimes
State of
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company
Mar
Doyle-Norheim
D.A.R
Miss Innes
Clubs
Freebourn
Capital News
Christian Science
the Examiner
Weinberg’s
W. Park St
I. Miller
Sidney Mann
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