Great Western Livestock Show to Get New Pavilion in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a 125000 budget to buy land for a stock show building near the Los Angeles Union Stock Yards. The structure will serve 4 H and FFA members across California and the western states, with 100000 total regional members. Dairy and horse shows, rodeos, and industrial exhibits are planned, boosting Western livestock and dairying.
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Los Angeles
P W.A
W.P.A
48Th District Agricultural Association
California
48Th District
FFA
Great Western Livestock Show
West
Los Angeles County
United States
Miss Eleanor Rodman Visits Dillon Friends
Miss Eleanor Rodman of Butte spent the double holiday with Dillon friends, sharing leisure time and social visits during the festive period.
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Eleanor Rodman
Butte
Dillon
Northeastern Farmers Rally Over Wheat Crop News
State Commissioner James T. Sparling reports northeastern Montana farmers object to a press story claiming the region had light damage and yields nine to eleven bushels per acre. He says several counties may not average five bushels and some fields have been abandoned, hindering relief efforts.
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Montana
James T. Sparling
Sparling
Lechner Speaks at Club Dinner on German Government
Father Lechner touts efficiently run German government providing food work and play. He warns prophets cannot predict the end of militarism but notes militant leadership currently offers stability. Frank Tyre chaired the gathering with guests Charles Hazel and Rev Paris Wells in attendance.
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Germany
Europe
Father Lechner
Frank Tyre
Charles Hazel
Missoula
Paris Wells
Presbyterian Church
John Spehar Claimed by Illness in Dillon
John Spehar of Dillon dies after illness. He is survived by a daughter Mrs. Cecil Smith of Dillon and another daughter in Missoula. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Rose Catholic church with Requiem High Mass by Rev. Father F. X. Lechner. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Mautz John H. Rebich Tony Boka Fred Kerr N. P. Christiansen and Blaz Sporich.
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Dillon
Cecil Smith
Missoula
St. Rose Catholic Church
F. X. Lechner
Mountain View Cemetery
Joe Mautz
John H. Rebich
Tony Boka
Fred Kerr
N. P. Christiansen
Blaz Sporich
Bond issue election set for Sept. 30
In Dillon the drive for a new county high school gains momentum as enrollment climbs from 98 in 1913 to nearly 300. The plan calls for a $300,000 building with modern lighting heating and fireproof earthquake resistant design funded by a 55 percent county share and a 45 percent federal gift.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon
Beaverhead Valley Harvests Largest Crops in Years
The Beaverhead Valley harvest is about two weeks ahead of normal with yields above average across crops. Alfalfa may be the exception, but most crops are producing well beyond typical levels.
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Beaverhead Valley
Bitter Root storage project gains funding boost
The Public Works Administration approved funds for the Bitter Root river storage project. The cost rose from 449000 to over 800000, increasing capacity from 15000 to 32000 acre feet. The state receives about 360000 in federal aid while revenue bonds cover the remaining 440000.
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PWA
Bitter Root
Public Works Administration
State Water Conservation Board
Roy E.ayers
State Auditor Rules Full Policy Losses For Montana
Montana fire insurers are ordered by State Auditor John J. Holmes to pay the full policy value on total losses regardless of contract provisions. If a building insured for 1000 dollars is destroyed, the policyholder must receive 1000 dollars.
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Montana
John J. Holmes
Welfare Board Sets Grant Rules For Counties
Counties must meet all board rules to receive general relief funds. Grants to Cascade Jefferson and Sheridan counties were approved for 25 000 750 and 1 200 respectively with funds deposited in special general relief accounts and disbursed by special warrants.
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General Relief
Public Welfare Board
Cascade County
Jefferson County
Sheridan County
Tax unit raids home of J R Madero uncovers marijuana plants
Investigators from the alcohol tax unit searched J R Madero's Worden area home near Worden and found 62 marihuana plants, marihuana cigarettes, and several packages of dried cannabis. Officials say charges will be filed soon. Chief Investigator Dennis E Denneen commented.
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Alcohol Tax Unit
J. R. Madero
Worden
Dennis E. Denneen
New Montana Deputy Marshals Named by U S Marshal
W W Crawford the new U S marshal for Montana appointed five deputy marshals to replace retiring or reassigned staff. Chief Deputy E Lieberg of Helena was the sole reappointment. The new appointees include Jennnings P Johnsrud of Helena James J Moran of Missoula Mrs Ethel Fleming of Lewistown Miss Mary Shagina of Anaconda and Howard M Sweeney of Billings with postings across Helena Missoula Great Falls Lewistown Anaconda.
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W. W. Crawford
Great Falls
United States
Montana
Sid A. Willis
E. Lieberg
Helena
Jennings P. Johnsrud
Lulu Witala
James J. Moran
Missoula
John M. Irwin
Ethel Fleming
Lewistown
Lorene Burks
Mary Shagina
Anaconda
Josephine Harris
Howard M. Sweeney
Billings
Crawford
Sidney Project Begins To Supply Supplemental Water
State and federal funds totaling 98000 will fund irrigation for 4300 acres at Sidney as part of a 6 million dollar program by the state board. The work started last Saturday on the water conservation project.
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Sidney
State Holds Bonds Worth 17.85 Million in Montana
Montana held bonded investments totaling 17,850,607 dollars as of Sept 1 according to State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon. The state bought bonds valued at 125,000 dollars during the month while redemptions totaled 25,059 dollars.
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Montana
Ray N. Shannon
Parole Board Frees 20 First Term Prisoners
The state parole board granted paroles to 20 first term inmates who had completed half their sentences. The board also approved good time allotments for 13 other prisoners per War Den Theodore Bergstrom, making them eligible for discharge this month.
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State Parole Board
Theodore Bergstrom
Sleeping Sickness Study Links Humans and Horses in Montana
The U S public health service studies sleeping sickness in Montana to find a possible link between human and equine diseases. Eleven Montanans were attacked in August with two deaths, while horse deaths reached as high as fifty percent in some areas. Dr C B Philip of the public health service lab in Hamilton is conducting field work in northern Montana.
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United States Public Health Service
Montana
W. F. Cogswell
State Board of Health
Auction of Used Cars Slated
A dealer states used cars must be traded in on new car sales and that excess stock will be auctioned to prevent hindering new car sales. The wording frames used cars as an unavoidable but burdensome burden to clear.
American Legion to Hold Meet at Wisdom
The Beaverhead unit invites members to attend the convention at Wisdom. Local members should notify Mrs. Guy D. Combes, the local president. The auxiliary meets in the Masonic temple upstairs. A program is planned for both groups. Business sessions are Saturday afternoon and a dance that evening.
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Beaverhead
Guy D. Combes
Masonic Temple
Groceries Bought for State School of Mines at Butte
MecQuitty purchased 1500 dollars of groceries for the state school of mines at Butte. The order includes 325 cases and bags of foodstuffs. Contracts awarded to Davidson Co, Ryan-Butte Co, Western States Grocery Co, Ryan Fruit Co, and General Food Sales Co, all of Butte.
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MecQuitty
State School of Mines
Butte
Davison Company
Ryan-Butte Company
Western States Grocery Company
Ryan Fruit Company
General Food Sales Company
Health meeting set for Montana association in Great Falls
The Montana Public Health Association will hold its annual meeting in Great Falls on October 10 and 11. Dr. W F Cogswell, secretary of the state board of health and association, announced the event.
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Montana Public Health Association
Great Falls
W. F. Cogswell
State Board of Health
Association
Highway Deaths Dip in Montana for Eight Months
The highway death toll in Montana last week was 20 percent lower for the first eight months of this year than in 1937. Supervisor Lou Boedecker of the state highway patrol reports eighty five lives lost in car accidents this year versus 107 in the same period last year.
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Montana
Lou Boedecker
State Highway Patrol
Rookie patrolmen solve hit and run case in training
Montana's rookie patrolmen faced a simulated hit and run as part of a 30 day training. A staged accident with a supposed injury and vague clues required the class to gather evidence strong enough for court and the result held up under scrutiny.
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Montana
Gas Tax Refunds Decline in August
State Auditor John J. Holmes reports August gasoline tax refunds fell to 45,847 dollars from 75,192 the prior year. The refunds are issued by the state board of equalization to gasoline purchasers who did not use the fuel on the highways.
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John J. Holmes
State Board of Equalization
Residents Seek More Naturalization Papers Rise in Helena Office
The Helena immigration office reports a definite rise in naturalization paper requests, with Chief Inspector G. M. Gates noting a national uptick as well.
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Helena
G. M. Gates
Idaho Couples Unite in Aberdeen Court
Rex Lott of Aberdeen and Clara King of Idaho Falls married by Judge George Opp yesterday. Dr. W. J. Romersa and son with Harold Funk toured Yellowstone and visited relatives in Red Lodge over Labor Day. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kruljac welcomed a daughter born Saturday at the ranch home. Dr. W. H. Stephan attended a physicians meeting in Lewis town during the holiday. Fred Simons Jr. leaves for Plentywood to teach, joined by Paul Bramsman and Paul Simons visiting friends. Mrs. W. H. Stephan and daughter Betty and Mrs. T. F. McFadden and daughter Patricia travel to Spokane to visit relatives.
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Rex Lott
Aberdeen
Idaho
Clara King
Idaho Falls
George Opp
W. J. Romersa
Harold Funk
Yellowstone Park
Red Lodge
Labor Day
Adolph Kruljac
W. H. Stephan
Lewistown
Fred Simons, Jr
Plentywood
Paul Bramsman
Paul Simons
Whooping Cough Maintains Lead With 70 New State Cases
The state health board shows whooping cough as the top illness for the week with 70 new cases scattered across the state. Measles follows with 30 cases and influenza with 12, making whooping cough the prevailing disease for a month.
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State Board of Health
Montana 4-H Camps Engage 1,300 Youths in July August
More than 1,300 Montana 4-H club members and leaders from 28 counties attended 13 camps in July and August. Activities included outdoor recreation, club-work training, and handcrafts led by Dick Nelson. The Lewis and Clark county traveling camp visited Yellowstone Park Bozeman and cattle ranches.
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Montana
Ray E. Cameron
Dick Nelson
Bozeman
Montana State College
Lewis and Clark County Club Organization
Yellowstone Park
State College
Stream Closed by State Is: Clot
Court in Helena warns that a closed stream applies to all anglers including landowners crossing it. Deputy wardens arrested three fishermen for fishing in a closed stream on land owned by themselves or family. They received suspended sentences. future offenses may incur fines. The landowner has no exemption from the ban.
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State Fish and Game
Sion
Thce of the
A. J. White
Helena
White
Five Day Season on Chinese Pheasants Set by State C
The state fish and game commission announces a five day open season on Chinese pheasants starting October 30 and ending November 3. Hunters may shoot three cock birds daily and may possess three after the first day. No season on Hungarian partridges this fall. September 18 is set as a one day Blue grouse and Ruff grouse open season with a three bird limit. No season on prairie chicken willo grouse sage hens or fool hens.
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State Fish and Game Commission
Federal receipts heavy in Montana in five years
The Federal Bureau of Internal Revenue collected about 5.97 million dollars in Montana over the last five years. Montana residents paid nearly 1 million for liquor licenses. Major items include corporate income tax 1,421,639.58 dollars and individual income tax 1,276,725.61 dollars. Social security taxes yielded 1,196,729.96 dollars and capital gains taxes 227,587.18 dollars with estate tax 156,636.20 dollars.
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Federal Bureau of Intern
Montana
Grade School Starts Term Next Monday in Antonia Texas
Miss Florence G. Davis of Fergus Falls Minnesota will teach in the kindergarten. Miss Mae Obenland of Akeley Minnesota succeeds Miss Mabel Colby. Ruth M. Grotheer will teach grades one and two. She is a Kansas State Teachers College graduate. Miss Mary L. Innes resigns due to failing eyesight after many years in Dillon schools.
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Antonia
Texas
Florence G. Davis
Fergus Falls
Minn
Moorhead State Teachers College
University of Minnesota
Mae Obenland
Akeley Minn
Mabel Colby
Minnesota State Teachers College
Ruth M. Grotheer
Kansas State Teachers College
Mary L. Innes
Dillon
Graeter and Schulz Spent Tuesday in Anaconda
Arthur Graeter and Leonard Schulz spent Tuesday in Anaconda for unspecified local activities.
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Arthur Graeter
Leonard Schulz
Anaconda
Eye Sight Specialist to Meet At Andrus Hotel
Dr. H. H. Scarborough, Eye Sight Specialist, will be at Andrus Hotel on Wednesday and Thursday until 5 o'clock, September 14th and 15th. Consult him for eye troubles. His method uses properly fitted lenses to correct defects and eye strain. 6-21.
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H. H. Scarborough
Andrus Hotel
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