Montana county budget law touted as saving funds
The Montana Taxpayers association praises the new county budget law as a strong reform with teeth and says it will save county funds. The act restricts deviations from budgets, requires public hearings for emergencies, and mandates detailed annual reports and public notices to enforce fiscal discipline across counties.
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Montana Taxpayers’ Association
Montaus
Idaho
Washington
California
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Senate
Cascade
Silver Bow
Montana Faces Bridge Shortage Across Eastern Regions
Montana highway engineer Ralph D. Rader says eastern counties need new bridges as western Montana has smaller rivers. No state bridge fund exists, so gasoline tax returns must fund construction. The commission has already built bridges only where needed, and five sites were eyed for inspection in 1929.
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Montana
Montana Highway Commission
Ralph D. Rader
Beause
Rader
The
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Dader
Legislative Assembly
Missouri River
Fort Benton
Snowden
Yellowstone River
Sidney
Great Northern Railway
Yellowstone
Missouri
Glendive
Local meeting reports and convention notes
A church group held its Tuesday gathering with officer installation for the coming year. Elizabeth Ballard presided with a valedictory report by Mrs Jugen on the Butte convention. Mrs J H Gilbert spoke on cooperation as members attended the fair and meeting.
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Mayalae
Elizabeth Ballard
Valiey
Jugen
Butte
J. H. Gilbert
Dillon’s Free Fourth of July Gives Town a Jubilee
A lively Dillon Montana Fourth of July celebration drive urged residents to attend. The Legion sponsors promise a big, free program with fireworks, music, and plenty of eats to boost town pride and bring crowds to Dillon for the holiday.
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Beaverhead
Dillon
Montana
Willon
The
Legion Boys
AL Dillon
Willie
Legion
Bishop Fa ber to visit St James Episcopal Church
The Rt. Rev. William F. Faber bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Montana will make his official visitation to St James Episcopal church next Sunday Confirmation is at 8 a m followed by breakfast in the guild hall Children’s church at 10 a m and morning prayers at 11 a m
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William F. Faber
Episcopal Diocese of
Montana
St. James Episcopal Church
Guild Hall
Dillon Shriners Attend Bagdad Temple Ceremony
Many Dillon Shriners attended the ceremonial held by Bagdad Temple in Butte last Friday night. Local delegation included Tom Scott John T Orr John Rowett Elzy Smith John Peterson George W Dart J C Fuller Harry Schuler A J Rife T E Luebben and F A Hazlebaker.
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Dillon
Dillon Rotarians Attend Twin Bridges Charter Dinner
Several Dillon Rotarians will motor to Twin Bridges tonight for the charter dinner of the new Twin Bridges Rotary Club. Lieutenant Governor Frank A. Hazel baker, former Montana Rotary district governor, will present the charter and lead the program with other Dillon Rotarians taking part.
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Dillon
Twin Bridges
New Twin Bridges Club
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Montana Rotary
Twin Bridges Club
Dillon Rotarians
Fishing Season Opens Amid High, Murky Montana Streams
Anglers hit Montana streams at opening day but faced poor luck as water remained high and muddy from recent warm weather. Streams statewide ran high due to the warm spell. Mr and Mrs Ray Stone announce the engagement of their daughter Opal Stone to David S Thomas a well known Great Falls businessman. The wedding is set for June 12 in Great Falls with Mrs Fred Critz attending.
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Montana
Ray Stone
Miss Opal Stone
Davids. Thomas
Great Falls
Fred Critz
Miss Stone
James Seeee
Wool starts moving in Wyoming wool sales reported
Word was received that five wool sales occurred in Wyoming with prices ranging from 30 to 31 3 4 cents a pound. Purchasers were Stepan and Son of Chicago and Jeremiah Williams of Boston. One sale at 30 cents, one at 31 3 4, and three at 31 1 2. Montana sales not yet reported and buyers unlikely to appear next month. Ranchers may store clips on consignment to benefit from any price rise.
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Wyoming
Montana Woolgrowers Association
Stepan and Son
Chi
Jeremiah Williams
Boston
Montana
Dog Tax Due Imminent Notice From Chief Nelson
The notice warns that dog taxes must be paid immediately to avoid impounding unlicensed dogs. Chief of Police Chas Nelson directs enforcement and urges timely compliance.
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Chas. Nelson
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