Montana 4-H club convention set at Montana State College
Montana 4-H members and leaders will gather at Montana State College June 13 to 16 for the state club convention under the theme making the best better. Highlights include addresses by state leaders and college officials, a film from the North Montana State fair, and special sessions guided by extension staff and college faculty.
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Bozeman
Montana
Great Falls
Harold F. DePue
D. S. Williams
Bozeman City
Ida Davis
Gallatin County High School
Leora Hapner
State Club
Miss Virginia Allum
Teton County
State government cuts save Montana taxpayers money
An executive order by Governor Roy KE Ayers discontinues the Chief Liquidating Agent role in the Banking department and merges it with the Chief Examiner position. The Head Bookkeeper role is combined with the Chief Accountant in the Liquor Board. These consolidations save about 500 dollars monthly for taxpayers.
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State Examiner’s Department
Liquor Control Board
Montana
Roy KE. Ayers
Banking
Liquor Board
Fever in Prison Inmate Population Drops at Deer Lodge
War den Theodore R. Bergstrom reports 560 inmates at the State Penitentiary in Deer Lodge on June 1, down from 578 at month start. May parolees totaled 22. Since 1917 parole violation reimprisonment has averaged 3.78 percent.
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Theodore R. Bergstrom
State Penitentiary
Deer Lodge
Montana filing closes with 19 candidates for state posts
With the deadline Wednesday night, 19 Montanans filed Saturday for state offices and congressional posts. Candidates include Supreme Court justices S. V. Stewart, Ralph J. Anderson, and Leif Erickson. Congress in two districts with Burris, O’Connell, Page, Thorkelson, Williard, Stockdahl. railroad commissioners A W Anderson, Middleton, Bauer, Kroener, Nichols, Smith. and 15th district judge contenders Haven, Walton, Lindquist.
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Butte
Winfield R. Page
Missoula
Dr. J. Thorkelson
Congress
H. O. Williard
Lewistown
T. S. Stockdahl
Billings
James F. O’connor
Livingston
Railroad Commission
A. W. Anderson
Austin B. Middleton
Deer Lodge
Harry E. Bauer
Libby
John C. Kroer
Ner
Harve
Republican Railroad Commission
Edward J. Nichols
Paul T. Smith
Boulder
Roosevelt
Daniels
Sheridan Counties
Vernon Haven
Plentywood
EF. L. Walton
Wolf Point
Carl Lindquist
Scobey
Welfare Board Reports $1,538,000 Left for Relief Funds
State Public Welfare department has $1,538,000 remaining for relief through March 1, 1939. The Welfare Act provides an annual appropriation of $2,001,000 to the department.
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Welfare Board
State Public Welfare Department
John J. Holmes
Stockmen Back 10-Year Leases on State Lands
Governor Ayers reports to Senator Wheeler that Montana stockgrowers favor 10-year leases on state lands based on a convention resolution. Senators Wheeler and Long have a bill proposing a maximum 10-year lease instead of five. The stockmen endorse Wheeler’s legislation.
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Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
Roy E. Ayers
Burton K. Wheeler
Wheeler
Bronze statue at Capitol restored after Halloween prank
General Meagher’s equestrian statue in front of the Capitol was target of Halloween jokes as pranksters bent its saber into a boomerang. Custodians climbed to the statue’s top last week to straighten the sword and restore its appearance.
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Meagher
Ayers Rules Liquor Fund Initiative Unconstitutional
Governor Roy Ayers said diverting 500000 dollars from state liquor profits to highway work would be unconstitutional as an appropriation, noting it cannot be initiated. The move aimed to match federal highway grants. Veteran Montana newspaperman Warren W. Moses died June 1 in Forestvale Cemetery after a long heart illness. he once worked as publicity writer for the State Unemployment Compensation Commission.
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State Departments
Roy E. Ayers
Warren W. Moses
Montana
Forestvale Cemetery
Helena
State Unemployment Compensation Commission
Butte Degree Honors Geard at State School of Mines
Governor Ayers presented James W. Geard of New York with an honorary Doctor of Laws at the state mine school commencement in Butte. Geard, described as wartime ambassador to Germany, addressed the 1938 graduates.
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State School of Mines
Butte
Roy E. Ayers
James W. Geard
New York
America
Germany
Mr. Geard
Railroad Board Considers Montana Intrastate Freight Rate Boost
After a three day hearing the State Railroad and Public Service Commission reviewing 11 Montana railroads request for intrastate freight rate increases on specific commodities. The lines had been granted interstate rate boosts in March by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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State Railroad and Public Service Commission
Montana
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mahan Rules City Employees Not Affected By Law Change
In Helena’s City Council opinion Attorney John W. Mahan says city employees with two year or shorter terms are not impacted by a new law requiring appointive or elective officers to resign if they seek another elective office before their term ends.
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Helena
John W. Mahan
Examinations Set Across 11 Montana Cities
One thousand persons are expected to take qualifying employment exams in 11 Montana cities on June 10 and 11. Administrator I M Brandford announced the sessions in Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Kalispell, Lewistown, Miles City, Missoula and Wolf Point.
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State Public Welfare Department
Montana
I. M. Brandford
Billings
Bozeman
Butte
Great Falls
Havre
Helena
Kalispell
Lewistown
Miles City
Missoula
Wolf Point
Date Set for Land Condemnation Hearing in Beaverhead
U S District Judge James H Baldwin set September 7 for a land condemnation hearing in Beaverhead County. The United States filed a complaint against Clarence E Hunt and others seeking land for the resettlement administration to aid reforestation soil erosion control flood prevention forest fire relief and unemployment through public works projects.
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U. S
James H. Baldwin
U. S. of America
Clarence E. Hunt
Beaverhead
Resettlement Administration
State Treasurer Reimbursed $20,814 for Montana Road Projects
State Treasurer Ray N. Shan received federal checks totaling 20 814 to reimburse the state for road projects in Missoula Gallatin Madison Lewis and Clark and Jefferson Counties.
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Ray N. Shannon
Missoula
Gallatin
Madison
Lewis and Clark
Jefferson Counties
Top Court Again to Hear Highway Action
The Montana Supreme Court will hear the Rogers Pass highway controversy for a second time on June 13. The court granted the State Highway Commission a writ of supervisory control, taking the case from Lewis and Clark County District Court, which had restrained the road board from awarding a contract.
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Montana Supreme Court
Rogers Pass
State Highway Commission
Lewis and Clark County District Court
Road Board
Veterans' funeral supervision rule issued by AG
County commissioners must appoint burial supervisors to oversee veterans funerals. Attorney General Harrison J. Freebourn rules the supervisors handle disbursement of 150 dollars per funeral unless the estate net inventories exceed 2000 dollars or relatives waive aid.
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Harrison J. Freebourn
Insurance firm wins in state tax action
The Montana Supreme Court reversed the Lewis and Clark County District Court and held Occidental Life Insurance Company of California is entitled to $887.48 in taxes paid under protest. The lower court had favored State Auditor John J. Holmes and State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon.
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Lewis and Clark County District Court
Montana Supreme Court
Occidental Life Insurance Company of
California
John J. Holmes
Ray N. Shannon
Belgrade Journal Sold to Intermountain Press
Lyle K. Williams publisher of the Three Folks Herald has purchased the Belgrade Journal. He plans to publish both papers under Intermountain Press. The Belgrade paper was formerly published by the late Uncle Sam Hampton.
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Belgrade Journal
Lyle K. Williams
Three Folks Herald
Montana
Williams
Intermountain Press
Belgrade
Sam” Hampton
Entomologist Warns Hoppers and Crickets Menace Persists
Montana state entomologist Dr H B Mills says heavy rain and snow did not lessen grasshopper and Mormon cricket danger. He urges farmers to maintain control preparations despite stormy weather.
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H. B. Mills
Montana State College
Electric Service Safety and Flexible Cord Dangers
An older article warns that while home fixed wiring is well protected, extension cords and appliance cords face heavy flexing and wear. It notes sub standard cords caused fires and shocks, discusses Underwriters Laboratories bracelet labels, and advises inspecting bend points, avoiding frayed cords, using insulating sockets, guards on lamps, and rubber sheathed cords for outdoor use.
Social events for visiting Eastern Star ladies in town
Mizpah chapter hosts entertained visitors from Mizpah Eastern Star with Mrs. Frank A. Hazelbaker as chairman. Guests attend a reception at the Hazelbaker home and the council dinner at Normal college residence hall. Luncheon at St James guild hall followed by cards, dancing. Tours planned to Armstead Roselle Cabins and Bannack. Knights Templar ball at city hall tonight.
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Mizpah
Order of Eastern Star
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Hazelbaker
Normal College
St. James Guild Hall
Armstead
Roselle
Bannack
Knights Templar
Dillon Woman Weds Kalispell Man in Idaho Falls
Miss Della Hartwig daughter of Mrs Thilda Hartwig Dillon and Frank Hazelton Kalispell married Monday in Idaho Falls. The bride a Normal College graduate has taught in Kalispell schools for two years. The groom works at Hazelton Monumental works in Kalispell and they will reside there.
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Della Hartwig
Thilda Hartwig
Dillon
Frank Hazelton
Kalispell
Idaho Falls
The
Normal College
Hazelton
Hazelton Monumental Works
Prom Night Draws Large Attendance at Local Gym
The annual Junior Prom on Saturday June 4 featured the Columbians of Butte providing music from 9:00 to 12:00. The gymnasium was decorated as a wooded scene with pine trees and the grand march was led by President Thomas Meehan and his wife.
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Butte
Davis
Lambert Eliel
Stephan
Kakuske
Thomas Meehan
Little Family Visits from Glendive Highlight Coaching
Mr and Mrs Frank Little and family arrived this week from Glendive to visit relatives in Dillon. Little has coached Dawson County High School for a year and earned an enviable record. Daw son County Review editor G G Hoole praises his work in reviving sports at Glendive High School where a heavy Class A schedule offered young players valuable competition and promises for next year.
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Frank Little
Glendive
DeBoer Elected President of Foreign Relations Club
Norman DeBoer was elected president of the Foreign Relations Club at a May 31 meeting. Officers for the next year will be elected later, with Dr. Farmey as sponsor. Acknowledgment was given to Mr. Jordan for his sponsorship efforts. Agricultural guidance notes carbon bisulphide as a weed-killing chemical, with cautions on handling and effectiveness.
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Norman ‘DeBoer
Foreign Relations Club
Dr. Farmey
Jordan
Soils of Fergus County Bulletin Issued by Montana Station
Fergus county farmers gain a new bulletin from the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station at Bozeman. Written by L. F. Gieseker, the report details a Fergus county soil reconnaissance and includes four large maps: major physiographic features, cultivation by section, and the U S geological land classification.
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Fergus County
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
Bozeman
L. F. Gieseker
Classified Male Help Wanted In Butte Montana
Job notice seeks a man to learn a new business with permanent position, bonus and commission, no overhead costs. Sales experience not required. Must be 25 or older with two good references. Apply to W H Williams Branch Manager 420 Metals Bank Building Butte Montana by mail.
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W. H. Williams
420 Metals Bank
Butte
Montana
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Dillon Examiner
Business Management of
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S. Montana Street
Extension Service
A. L. Strand
Clyde McKee
J. C. Taylor
Montana Extension Service
Harlow B. Mills
E. C. Harrison
Kenneth Sire
L. S. McDonald
E. B. Duncan
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Henry Meine
E. B. Rife
Archie Henneberry
Matt Kay
H. C
Bert) McNinch
James Elmer Selway
Paul Temple
Denver Y. Kannegaard
Bertie Mathews
Sylvester Meade
Albert S. Baker
Norman Giles
Ella L
Justice of the Peace
Louis Stahl
Illor
George Opp
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Capital News
Boomerang
Railroad Board
TOP Court
Clubs
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Cornell’s Grove
Baptist Ladies Aid Society
E. H. Cantrell
Cantrell
George Wolfe
Ellen May Guild
Elizabeth Shotwell
Eunice Miller
Liam
Jean Bishop
Saito
Frank Tyro
Dellar Gordon
Smith Ames
Better Homes Club
Gordon
Girl Scout Leaders Association
N. L. Henry
Interiatef
Araits
Idaho
Littles
Ralph D. Mercer
Extension Agronomist
Mercer
Legals
Board of Trustees
Sheriff's Sale
Goodrich Tire & Rubber Company OF California, Inc
J. G. Wiant
Sherman Dodgson
Co-partners
Cort House
Paul H. Temple
Beaverhead County
Blackleg Aggressin
Parke, Davis & Co
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Diddea
Mestans
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