Highways of Montana Improve With Thicker Sub-Base
The Montana Highway Department adopts oil mat surfaces to meet today’s fast traffic while extending funds. Early links were built quickly with low standards. now plans focus on stronger sub-base, wider roads, better mats, and safer alignments. A one mile shortcut can save $7300 yearly for 200 cars daily.
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Chicago
New York
U.S. 6
U. S. 10
Montana
Montana Highway Department
State Highway Commission
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Quarantine Order Blocks Alfalfa Imports to Montana
Gov Roy E Ayers issued a quarantine order to prevent import of alfalfa hay and products from Wyoming. Commissioner Sparling cited WY authorities admitting alfalfa weevil prevalence elsewhere while Montana lacks the pest.
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Gov. Ayers
Commissioner of Agriculture
James T. Sparling
Roy E. Ayers
Montana
Wyoming
Sparling
White flag on Mount Helena misread as swastika
A large white banner atop Mount Helena near Montana's capital drew local fears of a Nazi symbol. The flag, later identified as a marker for correcting aerial photo maps, was placed to aid government airmen.
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Mount Helena
Montana
Highway construction supervision by federal road bureau described
The piece explains that actual building begins under a project engineer and assistants reporting to engineers, with materials tested at a central laboratory. It praises the U S Bureau of Public Roads for unbiased, expert inspection ensuring proper use of federal highway funds and national planning over local pleas.
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U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Uncle Sam
Montana
Gasoline Tax Up Sets August Revenue Records
The state five cent per gallon gasoline tax brought in 697 395 05 during August to set an all time record according to the state board of equalization Last Augusts tax total was 627 148 71 The tax brings the state approximately 5 000 000 annually.
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State Board of Equalization
Local club to present play soon
The local club plans a forthcoming play with a program titled My Job and Yours. At a recent meeting Dora Smith reported on the cemetery fund while Elizabeth Winn spoke about the district conclave in Butte. Education committee members Mayme Allen Margaret Irvine Marie Knox and Helen Klebba will organize the October dinner event and National Business Women's Week will be observed.
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Lina Mares
Mayme. Allen
Lorna Bishop
Myrtle Ivey
Gertrude Peterson
Cemetery Fund
Dora Smith
Butte
Elizabeth Winn
Mayme Allen
Margaret Irvine
Marie Knox
Helen Klebba
Injury Fatal to Dell Youth Last Saturday
A Dell youth died from injuries sustained last Saturday. He is survived by a brother Harold. The funeral was held from Brundage chapel Dillon with Rev Paris Wells of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment followed in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers included Henry Gravely Roger Sweeney Dan Peterson Cliff Calvert Leo Lackley and Edward Cochran. A large turnout from the southern county attended.
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Harold
Brundage
Dillon
Paris Wells
Presbyterian Church
Mountain Jew Cemetery
Henry Gravely
Roger Sweeney
Dan Peterson
Cliff Calvert
Leo Lackley
Edward Cochran
Whitehall Tops Beavers in Narrow Touchdown Victory
Whitehall secured a win over Beavers with a decisive touchdown drive. The result showcases Whitehall's offense and solidifies their position in the contest. Beavers battled hard but could not overcome the late score.
Rotary Head Visits Local Club by Prof J Ford McBain
The speaker described a hot summer day as memorable for Legionnaires and recounted a trip through Michigan, Ohio and other states to the Norris Dam and TVA developments. He commented on business conditions in industrial states and social security operations in large centers. Joe Wedum announced the Dillon Boy Scout drive while John Walters chaired the meeting.
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J. Ford McBain
Michigan
Ohio
South Carolina
Norris Dam
TVA
Great Smokies
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Washington
D. C
Joe Wedum
Dillon
John Walters
Keeping tools sharp and in good repair on the farm
On the farm, keeping tools sharp and in good repair reduces labor and boosts efficiency by enabling quicker work and fewer broken implements during daily chores and tasks.
The Best in Job Work at the Examiner Printing Co.
The Examiner Printing Co. showcases its top tier job printing capabilities with sharp typography and durable finishes. Local business leaders praise efficient service and consistent quality for banners posters and business cards.
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The
Examiner Printing Co
New Manager at Sun Valley
W M Jeffers of Union Pacific names W P Rogers as Sun Valley Idaho manager of Union Pacific properties and operations. He will remain Utah parks hotels general manager, a post held since 1936, and will oversee Sawtooth resort duties. Rogers started with Union Pacific in 1920 as a Green River Wyoming hotel clerk and has served at multiple UP properties. He is a Nortonville Kansas native.
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W. M. Jeffers
Union Pacific Railroad
W. P. Rogers
Union Pacific Properties
Sun Valley
Idaho
E. M. Singer
Utah Parks
Rogers
Sawtooth Mountains
Union Pacific
Green River
Wyo
Rawlins
Cheyenne
Evanston
North Platte
Sidney
Omaha
Topeka
Grand Canyon
Nortonville
Kansas
Women Golfers Schedule Annual Championship Tourney
The women golfers will hold their annual championship on Sunday with the main event on October 23. Mrs. D. L. Johnson and Miss Glenna Vance will supervise the finals and banquet afterwards. A dance is planned at the club house next Saturday night.
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D. L. Johnson
Glenna Vance
B. W. Emerick
Archie Henneberry
Francis Tonrey
Malcolm Stone
Exchange Sunday Services At Presbyterian Churches Montana
Sunday school begins at 10 00 a m with morning worship at 11 00 a m This is exchange Sunday between Presbyterian churches of Montana Dr Wells will swap pulpits with Rev John MacDonald of Victor for the Sunday morning service Junior Endeavor moves to 7 00 p m and Senior Endeavor meets at 7 30 p m
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Presbyterian Churches of Montana
Wells
John MacDonald
Victor
Baptist Men's Club names new officers for season
The Baptist Men's Club held its first meeting of the season at the Cottage naming Amos Wright president S E Martin vice president and Bob Gregg Jr secretary treasurer The next meeting is scheduled for November seventh at the R C Gravely home in Armstead.
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Baptist Men’s Club
Amos Wright
S. E. Martin
Bob Gregg, Jr
R. C. Gravely
Armstead
Beef cattle outlook shows little month to month change
The U.S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports beef cattle outlook unchanged with grain fed cattle prices likely to decline seasonally in late fall and early winter. Marketings of such cattle will stay higher than last year while hog marketings rise seasonally. cow and heifer sales may fall, and consumer meat demand should improve modestly in fall and winter.
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U.S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Local fans hedge bets as Cubs tipped to win short series
In a lively crowd many names prefer the Cubs but some back the Yankees. Bets hinge on Dizzy Dean if he returns and a few think Lee or Ballard may sway today’s game as the series opens with strong Cubs sentiment.
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CUBS
Cash
Yankees
Frank Hazelbaker
Evan Burrell
Elmo Winn
Bill Hillstead
Dave Williams
Yanks
Lee
Bill Ross
Casey Jones
Gordon Berry
Dave Hier
Dizzy Dean
Lambert Eliel
Randy” Randolph
Earl Wheat
Floyd Vandegrift
Dean
George Larson
Pete Westergard
Vic
Westergard
Tim Tash
Sol Sobolsky
Archie Henneberry
Forrest Bayerd
F. C. McFadden
Bob Barrett
Maurice Adams
Malcolm Stone
Bill Ballard
Lillian Banks
Pittsburg
Sam Wilkinson
Ambrose Henneberry
Ott Vandegrift
Carl Anderson
Bill Lloyd
Paul Schwab
Jay McCarthy
Ernest Nelson
Ted Oliver
Clyde Stieb
Morse Waldorf
Wilbur Squires
State Pension Fund Faces About 300000 Deficit
Welfare board administrator I M Brandford says the old age pension fund will end the year with a shortfall near 300000. The welfare law allocates about 800000 yearly to match federal and county funds for pensions to needy persons over 65. The board has shifted money from other welfare funds to the old age fund.
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Welfare Department
I. M. Brandford
Welfare Board
Cubs and Yankees Weigh Series Feelings Across Town
Local readers split on who will win the series. Several names express Cubs support while others back the Yankees with varying degrees of confidence. Opinions range from optimistic to uncertain about outcomes and rounds.
U.S. potato crop lands around 301 million bushels
This year’s potato harvest in the United States totals about 301 million bushels, about 8 million fewer than the previous year.
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U. S
County Happenings Surveyed in Examiner Weekly
A complete weekly survey of county events is offered for the price of two dollars per year in the Examiner. The notice promotes broad coverage of local news, meetings, and community developments for subscribers.
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The
Examiner
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