Montana Mayors Rally Over City Finances And Tax Policy
Helena mayor J R Wine Billings mayor H E Biddinger and former Great Falls mayor Fritz Norby challenge state actions they say burden municipalities. They fault the 30th Montana Legislature and Gov. Ford for liquor tax vetoes and restrictive laws that raise city costs while limiting local revenue options. They call for enabling legislation changes and broader state consideration in the next session.
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Helena
Montana
Treasure State
J. R. Wine, Jr
H. E. Biddinger
Billings
Fritz Norby
Great Falls
Wine
Sam C. Ford
Biddinger
State Municipal League
Ford
Norby
O.K
Assembly
Montana highway commission to address construction status
At the July 23 24 meeting Montana's highway commission will answer a 15 member volunteer committee on the exact status of the state's highway program. Chairman A F Winkler says he will respond to concerns about confusing information and funding. Howard W Holmes reports progress toward federal funds and a $17 000 000 five year expenditure with $12 000 000 of work programmed or under contract.
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Montana
Highway Commission
Treasure State
Commission
A. F. Winkler
Kalispell
Fred J. Martin
Livingston
Howard W. Holmes
Holmes
Montanans to survey hospitals and set patient care standards
Two Montanan committees will begin a survey of the state’s hospital facilities and needs and draw up care standards for patients as soon as federal funds are available. The work will be financed jointly by state and federal governments under a law approved by the 30th Montana Assembly.
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Montana Assembly
Montana Mining Association Summer Convention Headlined by Chancellor Selke
Chancellor G A Selke of Montana University will speak at the ninth summer convention of the Montana Mining Association in Butte on August 3 and 4. The event also notes sale plans for the Sieben Ranch 153000 pound 1947 wool clip at 53 cents a pound to Sibberman and Sons of Chicago, with W L Barrett of Augusta representing the Chicago firm locally. Montana Fish and Game Commission proposes migratory bird season Oct 22 to Nov 25 with daily bag limit four ducks and four geese, possession limits four, including one Canadian honker brant or Hutchinson's goose.
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G. A. Selke
Montana University
Montana Mining Association
Butte
Sieben Ranch Company
Sibberman and Sons
Chicago
Fred B. Sheriff
W. L. Barrett
Augusta
Helena
Montana Fish and Game Commission
Federal Fish and Wildlife Service
Montana
Hutchison
Army and Forest Service to unveil water bomb method
Great Falls dispatch says the army and the forest service will reveal their water bombing technique for fighting forest fires. The joint presentation outlines the new approach and its expected effectiveness in rapid fire suppression.
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Great Falls
Army
Forest Service
Fires at public demonstration target water drop test
At Great Falls Army Air Base Col J S Chennault announced a water bomb demonstration on a dummy target during a July 22 event. On July 23 firefighting units will use a B 29 and pursuit ships to drop water bombs on fires in the Lolo National forest. Flathead county led Montana in fishing and hunting license sales with 19 407 permits during the year ending April 30.
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Great Falls Army Air Base
Col. J. S. Chennault
Lolo National Forest
Helena
Flathead County
New Montana laws take effect with 1948 fiscal year
Montana’s new statutes raise marriage blood test rules require disclosure of test results to both spouses affect nonproceedings. smokers face a two cent per pack tax hike and unstamped packs become violative. Licenses for hunting fishing rise for residents and especially non residents. a three percent punchboard tax is levied and driver license examinations postponed. State finances project a small year end surplus despite a modest deficit. Slot machine licensing shows 962 in state licenses vs 2,800 reported by feds, with 1,838 operating outside law.
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Helena
Montana
C. J
Sam Goza
State Equalization Board
Goza
Veterans urged to apply now for college aid in Montana
Montana veterans planning to start college this fall are told by the Helena VA regional office to arrange immediately for entrance. Universities forecast another peak registration and delays in subsistence payments may follow if action is delayed. First step is to apply for eligibility certificate.
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Montana
Veterans Administration
Helena
Montana horsebarn fire lawsuits filed in federal court
Two Ravalli county men sue the federal government in Helena district court to recover losses from the North Montana Fairgrounds horsebarn fire caused by an army bomber crash. B A Verian seeks 27052 dollars for four horses and property. Clarence Duus seeks unspecified recovery for his losses.
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North Montana Fairgrounds
Ravalli County
Helena
B. A. Verian
Clarence Duus
Legals Notice to Creditors in Beaverhead County
In the District Court of Montana Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County the estate of A F Selway also known as B F Selway deceased is administered by ADA SELWAY Administratrix. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication at the law offices of W G Gilbert Jr Dillon Montana. Dated July 16 1947.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
A. F. Selway
B. F. Selway
W. G. Gilbert, Jr
Idaho Street
Dillon
Ada Selway
Charles Frank Moore
W. G. Gilbert
Frank Moore
E. A. Benjamin
John Marriott
Beaverhead County
Jackson
Norman Giles
H. E. Contway
John Collins
Montana Crops Poised Five Percent Larger If July Heat Arrives
H. H. Ellsworth, NP railway official, says Montana crops should be at least five percent larger this year than 1946 if they stay in good condition until July 21. He just returned from a survey from Beach North Dakota to Flathead Lake and notes crops are generally in good shape but require at least 10 days of hot growing weather.
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Montana
H. H. Ellsworth
Northern Pacific Railway
Helena
Ellsworth
Beach
N. D
Flathead Lake
Montana Republicans plan victory conference in Helena
State Sen. George M. Gosman announced the GOP victory conference will be held in Helena on August 24 and 25. A nationally prominent speaker is slated to address a banquet session for conferees.
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Helena
Montana
George M. Gosman
Dillon
Predators Targeted in Montana Two Month Drive and GI Loan Outlook
The Columbus Rod & Gun club reports destruction of 11 719 varmints in a two month drive including 3 811 magpies 970 prairie dogs 370 woodchucks 269 gophers 121 rattlesnakes and 108 crows. Montana WWII veterans are considered solid loan risks with $7 700 000 in home loans approved under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act and no guaranty claims filed in the state. Lenders require substantial cash payments only when needed to reduce loan amount and monthly payments to a reasonable level given veteran income.
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Columbus Rod & Gun Club
R. G. Calvert
Montana
John McLaughlin
Veterans Administration
Fort Harrison
McLaughlin
Visitors and arrivals fill Dillon social column
Helena and California visitors greet Dillon residents as cousins and relatives travel through town. Locals include Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Bryant and Mrs. W. D. Sandy with Twin Bridges ranch ties, while John Inabnit and Alice Graves arrive from Long Beach. Others visiting include the Connellies from South Gate and Mrs. Daub from Kinman, with extended family connections to Livingston. A late July birth at Barrett Hospital adds to local life.
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George M. Somen
Helena
Funay
Garnett
Bryant
B. A
Martin Connelley
Livingston
Amos Elliott
Seattle
Bernice G. Far-rell
Seth Clentock
Bloomsburg
George Harrison
Clentock
Harrison
Ernest Sill
Ketchekan
Alaska
Sill
Darrell Weaver
Wenatchee
Wash
Harrisong
James McCashin
Dillon
Montana State Employment Office
Veterans Welfare Commission
William Pederson
Barrett Hospital
George Co. ‘Collins
Publication Summons for Berna Trombley Case
OLIVE KOONTZ QU 21.95 TICK. Dillon residents until 1921 now in San Pedro California. E R GLEED and W B GLEED allege Berna Trombley living or unknown heirs and devisees and other unknown persons may claim rights or liens on property in the complaint.
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Dillon
San Pedro
Calif
Berna Trombley
Grace Methodist Church Services Sunday
Rev. James M. Hunter leads Grace Methodist Church with Sunday school at 11 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. The sermon topic is A Mighty ock.
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Grace Methodist Church
James M. Hunter
St James Episcopal Church Dedication Service
Rev Lewis D Smith rector leads holy communion at 8 a m and a special dedication service at 11 a m with Rev Richard Price delivering the sermon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. James Episcopal Church
Lewis D. Smith
Richard Price
First Lutheran Church Service and Bible Study
Reverend Edward R. Leivestad leads Divine services at 11 a.m. with a sermon titled The Compassion ate Christ. A Bible study is held Wednesday evening at 8 p.m.
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First Lutheran Church
Edward R. Leivestad
Beaverhead County Seeks Equipment Bids
The Beaverhead County Board of Commissioners Dillon Montana invites bids for one flat bottom pull type scraper with 8 yard capacity, three 1 1/2 ton trucks chassis and cab, 18x24 rear tires and 16x24 front tires, 8 1/2 inch tires, and standard differential. Bids due August 6 1947 by 3:00 p.m. at the County Clerk’s office.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Dillion
Beaverhead
Dillon
A. D
Paul Stahl, SR
Wanted two 114 ton Chevrolet trucks for buck rake
Ed Glassey of Wisdom Montana advertises for two 1935 to 1939 Chevrolet trucks of 114 ton capacity for buck rake work. The notice appears in a 1911 era classifieds style seeking specific model years and a named contact.
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Buck Rake
Ed Glassey
Wisdom
Mont
Notice to Contractors for Federal Aid Roads in Montana
Montana State Highway Commission invites sealed bids for 15.058 miles of Jackson Wisdom and Jackson Dillon roads improvements. Bids due July 24, 1947, 9 39 a m in Helena. Requires $12000 bid bond and corporate surety. plans available in Helena and Missoula. commission may reject any or all bids. A. F. Winkler and H. W. Holmes sign.
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Federal Aid
State Highway Commission’ of
Montana
Helena
Jackson
Jackson Wisdom Road
Jackson East
Jackson-Dillon
Sigtion
T. R
T.gs
State Highway Commission
The
Public Roads Administration
Missoula
Commission
State Highway Commission OF Montana
A. F. Winkler
H.W. Holmes
Call for bids on school station wagon by Beaverhead district
Trustees of School District No. 26 Beaverhead County Montana invite sealed bids by July 22 1947 at 8 30 p m for a station wagon to be used as a school bus. Vehicle must have adequate heaters and be delivered by September 1 1947. Bids addressed to the clerk J C Rieber chair reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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County Superintendent of Schools
Board of
School Budget Supervisors
Christine Opp
Trustees of
Beaverhead County
Montana
Board of Trustees
J. C. Rieber Clerk
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U. S
IAL Editorial
United Press State Letter
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S. Wyoming
J. Shaughnee
S. Wyoming St
McNess Company
Dept. A
Freeport
Ill
John Deere
Martin C. Jackson
Jackson, Mont
O. K
Bannack St
Leroy M. Gilbert
S. Atlantic St
State Bank & Trust Company OF
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Legals
Stahl
Olive Koontz
District Court of the
County of
Wesley G. Skeeters
Wilhelmina M. Skeeters
Piaintffs
District Court of the Fifth Judicial District
E. R. Gleed
W. B. Gleed
Montana Meridian
Township
Range
Meridian
Leonard A. Schulz
Examiner
th _Examiner Printing Co
Bramsman
East
Glendale
Blackleg
Parke, Davis & Co
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