Social events and community notes brighten the week
John Collins and Mrs W Stephenson hosted a trio of luncheons at the Col-3 residence on South Pacific, with pastel table centers. Dorothy Groshean celebrated her tenth birthday with dancing and a large cake. Cora Anderson and Mr. Benson wed in Livingston and plan to teach at the high school. Hans Mikkelson to host a silver wedding anniversary at his Blacktail road ranch with over a hundred guests. Local clubs held meetings at city hall and guild halls, with scores reported in bridge events and various clubs meeting through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Collins
W. Stephenson
Col- 3
South Pacific
Jorothy Groshean
Art Groshean
James
Fiss
Cora Anderson
Old Benson
Livingston
Ple
Albert Anderson
Hans Mikkelson
Blacktail Road
Montana Fire Loss in 1931 Surges to Over Two Million
State auditor George P. Porter reports Montana recorded $2,003,469.11 in fire losses for 1931, up from $1,276,672.94 in 1930. The rise reflects new adjustment bureau data from Billings, Butte, and Great Falls, capturing outlying district damages and more fires totaling 1,163 versus 572.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
George P. Porter
Billings
Butte
Great Falls
Northwest Bancorporation Ranks Sixteenth in U S Deposits
Northwest Bancorporation and its 138 affiliates rank sixteenth by aggregate deposits in the United States, seventh outside New York City. For year ending December 31, 1931, gross earnings reached $24,191,509.39 with operating earnings of $6,014,168.48 after heavy loan and investment charge-offs and reserve provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orthwest Bancorporation
United States
Northwest Bancorporation Group
New York City
Financing the Cowman in California’s Livestock Market
The article outlines how local banks form associations to expand livestock loans, using the Federal Intermediate Credit mechanisms with rediscount rates around 5 4 percent and borrower rates near 7 percent. It notes capital requirements, margins, and the need for local banks to cooperate to support cowmen amid low livestock values and deflation risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Intermediate Credit Bank
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Soam
Cowmans
U. S
Montana Benefits From Proposed Emergency Road Bill
Montana faces potential gains from a federal emergency road financing measure with forecasts of five plus million dollars in federal aid, forest and park funds, and matching state allotments. Last year the state received 1.6 million for forest roads and 289 thousand for public lands, with 80 million allotted for federal aid roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felena
Montana
Congress
Highway Department
Principal Cities of State Are Careless Patronizing Farmers
Four Montana cities in 1931 imported fresh fruit and vegetables valued at 1 102 720 that could have been produced locally. Records show 3144 carrots at four points with 282 from Montana and 2862 from other states. Knight estimates 1006 carrots should have been grown locally, risking over 1 million dollars in potential agricultural income. Fruits and vegetables listed include apples berries cantaloupes pears watermelons carrots celery lettuce onions potatoes rutabagas squash and tomatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Division of Horticulture
Department of Agriculture, Labor and Industry
George L. Knight
Attorney General Opinion on Partial Tax Payment
The Attorney General issued a legal opinion at the request of County Attorney F N Hamman of Ekalaka. It answers whether a property owner who owns both realty and personal property may pay part of his personal taxes on or before November 30 without paying half of the realty taxes. the answer is affirmative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foot
F. N. Hamman
Ekalaka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iree Bridge
Iron Bridge
Clubs
the Legion Auxiliary
City Hall
T. Lee McCracken
Sam Wilkinson
T. B. Luebben
Contract Bridge Club
St. James Guild Hall
Daughters of the Nile Sewing Club
George Lovell
Hylo Bridge Club
Clara Adams
Hansenerill
Entre Nous Club
W. W. Hawkins
Woodcraft Bridge Club
Sherman Hughes
Blanche Haines
Bluebird Club
C. BE. Nelson
Child Study Club
Walter Grimes
John Walters
Portland
Julia Anderson
Marie Boger
Berniece Metlen
Paul Martinelli
Dillon
Dell
T. E. Luebben
Fred Woodside
Isabelle Doyle
Nell Doyle
Lima
C. M. Hansen
Faye Bell
Fairview Baby Chicks
F.o.b
Hartwig Theatre
Greta Garbo
Ramon Novarro
Lewis Me
Lionel Barrymore
Garbo
Ben Hur
Sound
Robert Montgomery
Madge Evans
Roland Young
Marie Dressler
Emma
Liberty
Jean Hersholt
Richard Cromwell and
Myind Loy
Canadian National Railways
Gaspe
Quebec
Perce
Pierced
Missoula
Helena
Augusta
Deer Lodge
East Helena
Three Forks
Townsend
White Sulphur Springs
Basin
Bozeman
Northwest Bancorporation
Bancorporation
Minnesota
Northwest Bancorporation Banks
Capitel
J. A. McNaughton
Commission
Si-En-Tiffick Shoes
Peggy
City Shoe
First National Bank
Dillon, Montana
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