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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1939

Page

3

4-H delegates to NBC camp broadcast from Washington

Bozeman reports Montana 4-H delegates at a national camp in Washington D C will be heard on NBC June 19. Benson of Missoula will be interviewed live with other delegates. program features W A Lloyd and U S Marine Band music, broadcast on several Montana stations.

Bozeman Ottto Ben- Son Missoula Montana Mike W. A. Lloyd The Extension Service U. S. Marine Band KGHL Billings KGIR Butte KPFA Helena NBC

4-H Leaders Trained Across Montana Counties

Bozeman June 13 703 4 H club leaders from 42 counties completed a series of 36 schools. They received training in 4 H methods and rural youth program topics, according to Ray E. Cameron state club leader at Montana State College.

Bozeman Montana Ray E. Cameron Montana State College

Thorkelson Aids In Hopper Fight

William G. Ferguson reports Representative Jacob Thorkelson is aiding Montana lawmakers to obtain an extra 2 417 000 dollars for continued wartime grasshopper control in western states. A def ic iency appropriation was expected to be approved this week to fund poison baiting against the insect hordes.

William G. Ferguson Montanans, Inc Jacob Thorkelson Montana Congressional

County Happenings Weekly Survey Endsorse Examiner

A complete weekly survey of county happenings is offered at two dollars per year in the Examiner. The notice promotes broad coverage of local events, developments, and community notes for readers seeking an ongoing digest.

The Examiner

Strategic Minerals bill could boost Montana metal production

President Roosevelt signed the Strategic Minerals bill, says Carl J. Trauerman of the Mining Association of Montana, earmarking 100 million dollars over four years to stockpile manganese tungsten and chrome for defense or emergencies, minerals with little prior domestic production.

Butte U.P Montana Roosevelt Carl J. Trauerman Mining Association of Montana Lorgest

Idaho mine tax drew revenues but hindered development

Spector Arthur Campbell said the three per cent mine tax, enacted in 1933, has produced about 2 million dollars in taxes but kept about six million in development capital out of the state.

Boise U.P Arthur Campbell

Sunshine Mining declares 40c dividend in Yakima meeting

Wallace Idaho. Directors of Sunshine Mining company announce a forty cent a share dividend to stockholders of record June 15. The payout totals 595,528.40 dollars and will be disbursed on June 30.

Wallace Idaho U.P Yakima Wash Sunshine Mining Company

Plans Set for National American Mining Congress in Salt Lake City

Elaborate plans are underway to entertain delegates to the National American Mining Congress convention in Salt Lake City August 28 to 31. Twenty four major subjects pertaining to the mining industry will be discussed across eight business sessions as the program committee, drawing members from across the nation, completes arrangements.

Salt Lake City Utah U.P National American Mining Congress

Montana groups seek emergency funds for farm insect control

Helena dispatch reports petitions for emergency appropriations to fund insect control on Montana farms. Montanans Inc and the state chamber of commerce join in pressing for quick money, warning that without it prior expenditures will be wasted.

Helena U.P Montana Montanans, Inc State Chamber of Commerce

Montana Farmers Benefit From Rainfall After Cool Week

Montana farmers and ranchers reported improved grain conditions after a week of cool wet weather with abundant rainfall. Some areas lack rain and crops in danger, but root crops and gardens should recover after sun. Montana deaths in 1938 totaled 5 673 per state registrar Lucien L Benepe.

Helena U.P Montana Lucien L. Benepe State Registrar of Vital Statistics

Transfers require superintendent approval before Sept. 1

Montana school superintendents must approve intercounty high school transfers if filed before September 1. Attorney General Freebourn said transfer costs are paid by the student’s county of residence.

Helena U.P Freebourn

Avery elected head of Montana State College Alumni association

Stewart E F Avery of Butte was elected head of the Montana State College Alumni association. Louis True, director of publicity, announced today. Avery graduated with the class of 1927. Miles City item notes Clyde Roe, grandson of D A Richardson, residing 16 miles north of

Bozeman U.P Stewart EF. Avery Butte Montana State College Alumni Association Louis True Avery Miles City Clyde Roe D.A. Richardson

Boy Hospitalized After Horse Bite Lacerates Neck

Vananda lies in a local hospital with a badly lacerated neck from a mare that attacked him while he fed her colt. The horse, described as gentle, injured him during the feeding.

Vananda

Earthquake Bucking Horse Dies at Cremer Ranch

Shawmut Mont. Earthquake a top bucking horse in the Leo Cremer rodeo stock, died today at the Cremer ranch from old age. He spent seven years unridden and remained a good mount even past his prime.

Shawmut Mont U.P Leo Cremer Cremer

Beaverhead County Streams Draw Fishermen From Across Nation

Observers report more anglers on Beaverhead county streams this year than in recent years. Cars were noted from nearly every state in the Union as fishermen try their luck.

Lima U.P Beaverhead County Union

Montana State University Publishes Economic Record Book

MISSOULA Montana State University releases Montana's Production a 1000 copy annual directory of the state's economic activity across industries for distribution to state businessmen announced by Dr M C Turney the record covers Montana economy and business activity statewide

Missoula U.P

Montana high school students to join state summer music school

Missoula based Montana University summer music school will draw nearly 100 Montana high school music students. Six visiting instructors and lecturers join the staff for the course.

Missoula U.P Stanley Teel Montana Montana University

Knight elected president at Western area conference

George L. Knight of Missoula was elected president of the western area fruit and vegetable standardization conference in Berkeley at the close of a three day meeting. Knight leads the Montana State department of agriculture horticulture department.

Taurel U.P J. W. Fry Yellowstone Bank Montana Bankers Association Karst Gallatin Berkeley Calif George L. Knight Missoula Knight Montana

McCarvel Re-elected Grand Knight in Anaconda Knights

Phil McCarvel was re-elected grand knight of Anaconda council Knights of Columbus for the ensuing year at the annual election today.

Anaconda U.P Phil McCarvel Anaconda Council Knights of Columbus

Hereford Steer Declared Grand Champion in Intermountain Show

A hereford steer owned and exhibited by Helen Montforten of Gallatin Gateway Montana was named grand champion at the third annual intermountain junior stock show. Marie Montforten, Helen’s 14 year old sister, won first in the 4 H club division for beef showmanship.

Salt Lake City

Attorney General Rules on Transfers for Out-of-County Pupils

Attorney General H J Freebourn rules for J W Lynch of Fort Benton that funds budgeted for transfer expenses of pupils attending schools outside their resident counties must be allotted equally among all such students.

H. J. Freebourn J. W. Lynch Fort Benton Chateau County

State liquor board allocates funds from last month

The state liquor board turned over 35629 dollars from liquor excise tax and 4795 dollars from general liquor profits to the state treasury. Administrator L M A Wass notes the 4795 dollars were placed in the teachers retirement fund.

State Liquor Board L.M.A. Wass Teachers’ Retirement Fund

State Supreme Court affirms county boards power to fund employment services

The state supreme court rules that boards of county commissioners have implied power to appropriate funds for maintaining employment offices and hiring employment managers. The decision upholds District Judge Albert Besancon of Lake County District Court in a suit by a Lake County resident challenging county appropriations.

State Supreme Court Boards of County Commissioners Albert. Besancon Lake County District Court Lake County

Spotted Fever Cases Plateau in Montana

Spotted fever cases in Montana held at 15 last week, unchanged from the prior week, per doctors reporting to the state board of health. Measles fell to 124 cases amid an overall decline in sickness. 1938 totals show 12 spotted fever cases.

Montana State Board of Health

Governor Ayers Becomes Grandfather Fourth Time

Governor Roy E Ayers welcomed a newborn granddaughter born in Helena last week His son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Arthur Ayers of Lincoln Nebraska are the parents The grandson’s father works with the soil conservation service in Lincoln Nebraska

Roy E. Ayers Helena Arthur A. Ayers Lincoln, Neb The Soil Conservation Service Lincoln

Watering strategy for efficient irrigation yields

Moderate and frequent watering at each irrigation helps achieve good crop yields with minimal water waste.

Montana Accident Report Law Effective July 1

Montana enacts a new accident reporting law taking effect July 1. Drivers involved in crashes with injuries deaths or damages over 25 dollars must file complete reports on forms printed by the highway patrol. Reports are not admissible in court and will be analyzed to prevent future crashes.

Montana Highway Patrol Uniform Accident Committee The National Congress Lou Boedecker

Livestock Expansion Advocated by Armour Executive

J A M Naughton reports Armour & Company president R H Cabell urged California hog production growth in 1935. At Los Angeles Union Stock Yards hogs arrive daily and fetch cash on sale days. Cabell urged small brood sows, on farm diversification, to use by products and pasture for profitable marketing of grain through livestock.

Los Angeles Union Stock Yards R. H. Cabell Armour & Company California Armour Cabell Los Angeles

Florence Hellman Heads to California for World’s Fair

Miss Florence Hellman training school instructor departs Thursday by motor to California with Misses Golda Talent Donna Talent and Esther Ann Schmittroth. They will attend the world’s fair and visit relatives along the trip.

Florence Hellman California Golda Donna Talent Esther Ann Schmittroth

Campaign to Secure Funds for Hopper War in Montana

Montana lawmakers pressed for rapid federal aid to continue the grasshopper battle threatening eastern counties. State entomologist H B Mills warned funds would run out, while Agriculture Commissioner Sparling urged Congress to approve $2,000,000 for insect control as 20 eastern counties suffer crop and pasture losses.

Montana Congress H. B. Mills Bozeman James T. Sparling Sparling B. K. Wheeler James E. Murray James F. O'Connor Mills

State Survey Finds Montana County Finances Sound

A survey by Dr. R. R. Renne of Bozeman shows Montana county finances are sound, with improved business conditions since 1933 and sizable federal relief and agricultural adjustment payments cited as important contributing factors.

Montana R. R. Renne Bozeman State Experiment Station

President Invited to Visit Montana Rodeo Tour

Sen James E Murray invites President Roosevelt to visit Montana for an All Montana day in Livingston on July 2, the opening day of Park County capital's annual rodeo. Murray suggests the president also tour Butte Billings Bozeman and Missoula en route through the state.

James E. Murray Roosevelt Montana Livingston Park County Washington, D. C Murray Butte Billings Bozeman Missoula

Willard Olson Visits Dillon From Melrose

Willard Olson of Melrose arrived in Dillon for a Friday visit, staying through the day to meet friends and neighbors in the town.

Willard Olson Melrose Dillon

Soil Board Named To Meet New Act

Gov Roy E Ayers appoints seven members to a new Montana soil conservation commission to coordinate federal and state projects under the recent act. Members include Clyde McKee Bozeman J C Taylor Bozeman James B Grierson Myers Rockwood Brown Billings James T Sparling Flaxville John E Norton Bozeman and Ole Gunderson Power.

Roy E. Ayers New State Soil Conservation Commission Montana Clyde McKee Bozeman State Agricultural Experiment Station J. C. Taylor James B. Grierson Myers State Grazing Commission Rockwood Brown Billings Water Conservation Board James T. Sparling Flaxville John E. Norton Montana Farm Bureau Ole Gunderson Power Farmers’ Union

Dairy Products Support Urged in National Campaign

Montana merchants were urged by B F Thrailkill chief of the dairy division to join a nationwide drive this month to raise dairy consumption. He cited a heavy 1938 carry-over depressing prices and asked merchants to feature June as National Dairy Products Month in ads and displays noting the dairy industry supports 18,000,000 people nationwide.

Montana B. F. Thrailkill State Department of Agriculture Thrailkill

Counties to Issue Bonds to Pay State

Nine Montana counties plan to issue bonds to cover their shares of old age and aid to dependent children welfare payments owed to the state. The move follows a legislative ruling and an ongoing Supreme Court case testing the funding bond law's constitutionality. Counties named include Carbon Carter Daniels Fallon Jefferson Lincoln McCone Powder River and Richland.

Montana State Welfare Board Supreme Court I. M. Brandford Welfare Board Carbon County Carbon Carter D. Jamels Fallon Jefferson Lincoln McCone Powder River Richland

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