North Dakota oil boom spurs Montana lease action
A North Dakota oil discovery triggers heavy lease activity in northeastern Montana. Over 750,000 acres across Sheridan Daniels Roosevelt and McCone counties are involved as Amerada reports a high gravity Devonian strike in the Williston basin. State officials in Helena note large tracts of state land fall within the undrilled area.
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Helena
North Dakota
Montana
Sheridan
Daniels
Roosevelt
McCone
Amerada
Williston Basin
Montana Oil and Mining Journal
Montana Faces Job Shortage as Unemployed Drop
Montana’s unemployed workers on April 1 fell by 5 600 from a year earlier. The state employment service reports a foreseen demand for 7 000 more non farm workers than available, with farm work needing 8 000 additional hands at the 1951 peak. M. J. Miller says resumed construction on dams bridges highways and homes should absorb the winter surplus.
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Montana
State Employment Service
M. J. Miller
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Montana 1951 Fishing Regulations Now Available May 1
Licenses and copies of the 1951 Montana fishing regulations will be available at authorized agencies starting May 1. The small booklets and permits are being mailed to dealers and will continue over two weeks. General fishing season runs May 20 to November 15 unless noted otherwise in the rules booklet.
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Montana
State Fish and Game Department
Inflation Depression Hits Montana Fixed Incomes
State price stabilization officials report that about 20 700 Montana residents on fixed incomes are haunted by low mood as inflation spirals. OPS survey released by State Director Hugh I O Keefe highlights the impact on residents coping with rising prices.
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Montana
Hugh I. O'Keefe
Price stabilization urged as inflation bites citizens
O Keeffe warns fixed benefits recipients cannot secure basic needs without inflation control. He says every citizen must back price stabilization to avert economic collapse while Montana raises highway load limits due to spring breakups and urges obeying limits for road safety.
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Montana
Troy Carmichael
Carmichael
Capitol Steps to Be Replaced With Concrete
The state board of examiners decides to replace the capitol building's wooden front steps and platform with reinforced concrete. Gov. John W. Bonner, board chairman, hopes work finishes by the summer tourist season using postwar improvement funds.
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State Capitol
State Board of Examiners
John W. Bonner
Capitol
State FFA Contest Opens Entries For 2000 Members
The 2000 Future Farmers of America in the state may enter several competitive events at the annual state FFA contest. Winners receive a $100 cash award from the National Foundation and may advance to the national contest. Events include soil and water management farm safety star dairy farmer farm mechanics and farm and home electrification with entries due in the state office by July 1.
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Future Farmers of America
A. W. Johnson
National Foundation of Future Farmers of America
New Zealand Farm Youth Arrives as 4-H Delegate
Maurice F. Moffat, a 26 year old farm youth from Orousa Downs near Foxton Manawatu New Zealand arrives in Mon Paul J Moore state 4 H club leader says he will live and work with the R W Carr family on a Creston area dairy farm in Flathead county Moffat's family operates a dairy farm in New Zealand
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New Zealand
Montana
Paul J. Moore
Moffat
R. W. Carr
Creston
Flathead County
Orousa Downs
Foxton
Manawatu
First Meeting Since 1944 Draws 400 Delegates
Falls officials announced the organization's first gathering since 1944 with more than 400 delegates expected to attend the event.
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Falls
Montana hail insurance board opens season with 650000 reserve
Board Chairman E. K. Bowman announced Montana hail insurance will begin the 1951 season with a 650000 dollar reserve to cover this year's losses and to cushion future years if losses exceed premiums.
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Montana
Hail Insurance Board
E. K. Bowman
Montana Eyes Record Wheat Crop This Year
Montana Agricultural Commissioner Alfred R. Anderson predicts the state may harvest its best wheat crop in history despite cold April weather. He cites higher wheat output and favorable conditions as leading to an all-time production level.
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Montana
Alfred R. Anderson
Anderson
Mastodon find near Deer Lodge hailed as major paleontology discovery
Montana State University scientists say the Deer Lodge area mastodon discovery could be among the state’s most significant paleontological finds. The skeleton places the species in the era of primitive man, contradicting prior beliefs of extinction long before humans.
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Montana State University
Deer Lodge
Powell County
Great Falls Air Base bids set for May 15 phase one
Bids will be opened May 15 for the first phase of a $9.5 million improvement program at the Great Falls air base. The invitation was issued by the corps of army engineers and covers air field pavement work and the construction of a 500 man barracks and new facilities.
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Great Falls
Great Falls Air Base
Corps of Army Engineers
Estimated cost for two project facilities exceeds $2000
The report notes mess facilities driven by two projects with an estimated total cost above two thousand dollars. Details remain sparse but indicate funding concerns and potential allocation decisions.
March state land office income tops half a million
Helena reports the state land office collected more than 550000 in March, an increase of about 60000 from March 1950. State Land Commissioner W P Pilgeram cited the higher figure as proof of rising revenues.
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Helena
State Land Office
W. P. Pilgeram
Public School Teachers in Great Falls to Get $300 Raise
Great Falls public school teachers will receive a $300 annual salary increase starting next term. The minimum for two years training with no experience rises to $2,800 while the scale peaks at $4,825 for a master’s degree holder with 15 years of experience.
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Great Falls
Montana tuberculosis program budget set at 83000
Helena reports the Montana Tuberculosis association approves an 83000 dollar budget for the next fiscal year. Executive Secretary John Casebolt says funds will boost educational efforts to combat tuberculosis.
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Helena
Montana Tuberculosis Association
Association
John Casebolt
Stell resigns as Bitter Root assistant supervisor
Fred Stell resigns from the Bitter Root for est post effective May 31 after holding the job since October 1943. He plans to return to Col orado to enter private business. Montana to observe V F W Buddy Poppy month in May. Gov Bonner proclaims for citizens to show gratitude to service men.
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Hamilton
Fred Stell
Stell
Colorado
Helena
Montana
John W. Bonner
Veterans of Foreign Wars
First Evangelical Lutheran Church announces services and meetings
B. M. Alstad is the pastor. Services every Sunday at 11 00 a m Sunday school 945 a m choir rehearsal Thursdays 800 p m W M F meets on the second and fourth Friday at 800 p m other meetings by appointment A hearty welcome to all.
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First Evangelical Lutheran Church
B. M. Alstad
First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and May Messages
Sunday school at 9 45 with new junior high class. Morning worship at 11 with sermon Things Broken. Evening worship 7 30 with Lord Teach Us to Pray. Monday teachers meeting 8 00 Pilgrims meet 3 30. Wednesday 8 00 annual business meeting. Thursday youth 7 30. Friday choir 7 30. Saturday The Power Hour 8 00 9 00. Sunday May 13 Mother’s Day sermon My Mother. May 20 sermon A Fish Who Caught a Man. All are welcome.
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Armstead
Bridenstine
Johnston Church Schedule Notes Morning Service and Tea
Robert N Johnsto Church announces Sunday activities with morning service at 11 o clock led by choir director George Brown and organist Dorothy Newnes. Knights Templar Dillon Commandery will attend as guests. Choir practice Thursday 7 30 p m. Women’s society meets Thursday 2 30 p m hostesses Mrs Addie Morrison Inez Stinson and Bob Morrison. Mother’s Day tea Friday 4 30 to 5 30 p m. Visitors welcome.
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Robert N
Addie Morrison
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Bob Morrison
Assembly of God Church Sunday Services Schedule
The Sunday school starts at 10 a m followed by morning worship at 11 a m. Evening service is at 8 p m and a prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening at 7 p m.
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Assembly OF God Church
Best in Job Work at the Examiner Printing Co
The notice touts the Examiner Printing Co as excelling in job work with emphasis on quality and efficiency. It highlights service offerings, client satisfaction, and the firm’s commitment to prompt delivery and reliable printing solutions.
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The
Examiner Printing Co
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