Advisory Board Chosen for Montana Development Congress
A. H. Stafford state agriculture labor and industry commissioner announced the advisory committee for the Montana Development Congress. Members include Alfred Atkinson Bozeman Provan Anaconda J L Humphrey Great Falls Sylvan Olson Billings L A Campbell Missoula C E Atwood Walter. The group will advise the agriculture labor and industry department on policy for land use development and tourism while coordinating with a statewide development body.
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A.H. Stafford
Agriculture, Labor and Industry
Allfred Atkinson
Bozeman
State College of Agriculture
Art’ Mechanic Arts
Provan “Anaconda
Deer Lodge County
J. L. Humphrey
Great Falls
Fairway Corporation
Sylvan 4. Olson
Billings
Stafford
Congress
Department of Agriculture, Labor ,and Industry
State census fixes reduce duplications in Montana school lists
The 1929 Montana school census is declared accurate after removing duplicates from students counted in both home counties and attended schools. Since 1927, county superintendents provide index cards with census sheets, boosting confidence in 1930 population estimates by at least 10 000. The report includes a county by county breakdown of boys and girls.
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Adivision of Labor
Montana
State Division of Publicity and ‘Labor
Team feted by Lambert Eliel after season showing
Members of the Biel Brother's basketball team, which finished fourth in the state tournament, were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Eliel. Twelve guests dined at a long table with St Patrick decor and marguerite centerpiece. Coach Breeden and players—Williams, Ryburn, Contway, Medsker, Blair, Vandegrift, Tonrey, Innes, Gordon, and Brundage—attended.
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Biel
Lambert Eliel
St. Patrick
Eliel
Brick” Breeden
Bernard Williams
Frank Ryburn
Harold Contway
Dale Medsker
Tim Blair
Floyd Vandegrift
Francie Tonrey
Leonard Innes
Otto Gordon
J. D. Brundage
Coast Guard officer Curtis Gruwell returns to Bremerton
Curtis Gruwell of the United States Navy coast guard unit in Bremerton Washington departed last week after a brief visit with his parents Mr and Mrs A C Gruwell. He had been on a 10 day furlough.
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Curtis Gruwell
Coast Guard
United States ‘Navy
Bremerton, Wash
A. C. Gruwell
Beav erhead Coach Visits Dillon With YＭＣＡ Ties
B J Gunderson former Beaverhead county high school coach now in charge of athletics at the Y M C A in Butte spent the weekend with Dillon friends. He was accompanied by his wife and baby.
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B. J. Gunderson
Beaverhead County
Butte
Dillon
Long Distance Car Trade Links Samoa and San Francisco
Helen Wood, living in Samoa for two years, traded her car for a Chevrolet in San Francisco after arranging a transfer with a man headed to Samoa. She provided transport for him to Samoa and gained economical transport by securing the Chevrolet in San Francisco. Chevrolets are popular in Samoa and maintained with factory cooperation worldwide.
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Helen Wood
Samoa
Ane
California
Miss Wood
Sinte
San Francisco
Chevrolet
Island
Omak Residents Feature In Wichita Chronicle Items
The Omak Washington Chronicle highlights former Omak residents. Johnny Featherly son of Will and Mrs. Featherly sang on RPG Wenatchee radio as part of the Wenoka program. Will Featherly coached the Omak Review shown at the Gem theatre under Eastern Star. Mrs Georgia Featherly Hedrick assisted, and Mr Hedrick, a former Dillon man, played a lead part.
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Omak
Wash
Johnny, Featherly
Will Featherly
RPG
Wenatchee
iOmak Review
Gem Theatre
Eastern Star
B. EB. Hedrick
Georgia Featherly
Hedrick
Dillon
Chevrolet Announces Liberal Service Policy for Low-Priced Cars
Chevrolet and its dealers unveil a generous service plan for affordable cars. Owners receive free inspections every 1000 miles and free replacement of workmanship or material defects within warranty terms. The network includes over 10,000 authorized stations with trained mechanics and genuine parts, offering low flat-rate charges.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
Chevrolet
United States
Niblack Sells Melrose Ranch to An tone Buyan
Charles H. Niblack, a prominent Dillon merchant, sold his Melrose ranch to Antone Buyan of Reichle through Frank A. Hazelbaker Realty. The 660 acre property spans Silver Bow and Beaverhead counties with 160 acres in Silver Bow and includes all equipment and livestock. price not disclosed. The ranch is well fenced, has an old water right, a modern residence, and sits near the new Butte Dillon federal highway.
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Charles H. Niblack
Dillon
Melrose
Antone Buyan
Reichle
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Silver Bow
Beaverhead
Niblack Ranch
Butte-Dillon Federal Highway
Condemned a New Colman Vehicle at Hartwig Theatre
The Hartwig theatre presents Ronald Colman in Condemned with Ann Harding and Louis Wolheim Tuesday to Thursday. The film, adapted from Blair Niles and written by Sidney Howard, showcases prison island drama and tropical jungle escapes. Cast includes Dudley Digges. William Cameron Menzies designed the sets. Commencement week at local colleges features senior dinners and garden theme talks.
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Ronald Colman
Ann Harding
Louis Wolheim
Samuel Goldwyn
Hartwig Theatre
Colman
Devil’s Island
Blair Niles
South America
Sidney Howard
New York
Wesley Ruggles
Mary Jugan
Dudley Digges
New York Theatre Guild
William Cameron Menzies
Devil's Island
Thomson Speakers at Normal Graduation Ceremony
The article lists a long roster of graduates and speakers including Thomson as keynote at the normal school's graduation, with names tied to towns and institutions such as Laredo, Circles, Helena, and Butte appearing among the attendees.
Famous Hecla Mine Near Melrose Changes Hands
The Hecla Consolidated Mining company produced vast silver and lead ore from 1877 to 1905 before a 1905 closure amid litigation. It changed hands multiple times to 1928, when Mr. Conway acquired it and continued operations. Early leaders included Noah Armstrong and Henry Knippenberg, with Glendale as the company base.
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Hecla Consolidated Mining Company
Conway
Hecla Company
Noah Armstrong
Spokane
Montana
Henry Knippenberg
Glendale
Territorial
Ghost City of Glendale Fades as Rail Shipments Move
The ore was shipped to Salt Lake City and Glendale is described as a fading ghost city with traces nearly erased. The Foundation company operates mines across western states and is installing new machinery at the Hecla mine.
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Salt Lake City
Glendale
The
Foundation Company
Hecla
Beaverhead County Wool Exports Reach 30 Year High
The Beaverhead county wool trade tops a 30 year record with 65,487,736 pounds shipped over 20 years and growers earning 18,151,930.10 dollars. Figures from the First National Bank and a warehouse firm accompany a table in the Examiner.
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Mississippi
First National Bank
Beaverhead County
Wool shipments reflect steady prices and large exports
The report notes that 10 to 12 cents was viewed as a good wool price. Over three decades, 2 148 carloads of fleeces left Dillon and 210 385 bags were used, highlighting substantial regional wool trade activity.
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Dillon
Coaches Divide State Into Two Classes
Coaches decide to split the state into two classes and set tie break rules. They recommend pre contest decisions on five or ten extra plays. Eight players may attend the state tournament instead of seven if the school covers the extra floor man’s expenses. Any eligible player may compete at the state meet regardless of district tournament participation.
Melrose Girl Succumbs After Brief Attack
A Melrose girl dies after a brief attack. Funeral held Monday in Melrose with Rev. Edward Smith of the First Methodist church in Butte presiding. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. John Melvor a brother Kenneth two sisters Mrs. Dolly Dunstan Miss June Melvor and grandmother Mrs. M. MelIvor of Helena.
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Melrose
Edward Smith
First Methodist Church of
Butte
John Melvor
Kenneth
Dolly Dunstan
June Melvor
M. MelIvor
Helena
First National Plans New Bank Building
First National, a leading livestock bank, plans a new bank building to expand space and improve service. The institution recently affiliated with the Northwest Bank Bank of Minneapolis to strengthen its operations.
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First National Plans
First National
United States
Northwest Ban= Bank corporation of
Minneapolis
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