WPA Grants Total Over One Million For Montana Projects
State WPA administrator Joseph E. Parker announced first two weeks of July approvals totaling 1 128 172 plus a 402 000 NYA grant for youth work and school aid. The package includes 40 county projects 10 statewide and three joint efforts across counties with funds for lands recreation forestry fire prevention wildlife habitat and conservation surveys.
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Wa P
WPA
National Youth _administration
Joseph E. Parker
NYA
State Board of Equalization
Montana State College
Helena
Lewis and Clark
Gallastin
Carbon
Cascade
Chateau
Fort Benton
Flathead
Kalispell
Hill
Havre
Local ranch life lightens with runaway teams and visitors
A Dillon Montana column notes multiple runaway teams at the DL Harrison Nay and Marchesseau ranches, a horse injured by a bull rake tooth, and veterinary visit by I W Winsel. Visitors include Mrs Jackson of Cut Bank and Miss Dorothy Gray of Dillon. Northern Lights lit Elkhorn Springs as crowds vacationed and J D Harrison, Walter McAndrews, and others visited.
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Bob
Hogg
Bob Harrison
Walter McAndrews
Len
Duncan
Allan Harrison
Ralston
Mr. Hoge
Big ‘Hole
DL Ranch
W. S. Tash
Jackson
Cut Bank
Mr. Tash
W. S. Tash Ranch
J. D. Harrison Ranch
Bert Crawford
Nay Ranch
Len Waldemar
Marchesseau Ranch
I. W. Winsel
D L Ranch
Dillon
Guy Gray
Elkhorn Springs
T. F. O'Neil
Anaconda
Susan Keeney
Lewistown
Dorothy Gray
Grasshopper Valley
Henry Rinehart
Rollin Hedges
Walter Melcher
Buck Massingdale
Bob Marchesseau
J. D. Harrison
McAndrews
Joe Ryburn
Official visitor from Portland visits Hollywood Circle
Grand Advisor Mrs. Minerva Codding of Portland made her official visit to Hollywood Circle 565 in Neighbors of Woodcraft. She spoke on incidents at Riverside Home and Neighbors of Woodcraft insurance, inviting Dillon Neighbors to attend The Grand Guardian's Album in Butte. Codding’s itinerary includes Philipsburg and Anaconda before Butte, with refreshments served after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Coddling
Portland
Oregon
Hollywood Circle
Woodcraft
Codding
Riverside
California
Woodcraft Insurance
Dillon
Sattend
Grand Guardian
Butte
Court to Decide If Libby Can Limit Beer Licenses
The Montana state supreme court will rule on whether Libby city can cap beer licenses. Byron J. McIntyre challenged a city ordinance limiting licenses to five after his bid for a sixth, arguing the state Cheer act grants no cap. Libby argues the ordinance stands.
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State Supreme Court
Byron J. McIntyre
Libby
McIntire
Rock Fire at Tower Falls Confounds Yellowstone Ranger
A Yellowstone park ranger spotted a fire burning by the riverbank near Tower Falls. Flames emerged from rocks at the edge and, after extinguishment, rangers concluded the sulfur fire originated from a smoldering flame within the rocks.
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Yellowstone Park
Tower Falls
Elks Drum and Bugle Corps Practice Night
Thursday at 7:30 pm at the fairgrounds the Elks drum and bugle corps will hold practice for members and guests to observe.
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the Elks
Children urged to join parade Friday
All boys and girls are invited to a big parade Friday August 5 at 3 30 pm starting from the training school. Decorate bicycles tricycles bring pets in pens or on a leash dolls in doll buggies wear a pet costume or work a float. Prizes will be awarded with prize money shared among participating children. In case of rain judging moves to the training school auditorium. For details call local organizers.
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H. M.warner
C.J
Horren
Frank Kerr
Wilber’ Squires
John Orr
Tom Gilbert
Frank Willis
Scout Camp Progress Report With Leaders and Helpers Named
Patrol leaders for the past three weeks include Bows and Arrows Marilyn Rout ledge Log Cabins Arleene Connelly Jazz Bands Donna Trolinger Diamonds Marian Wiant Flowers Marcia Warner Indians Janet Curry Stars Melba Jane Bedford Montana Wranglers Dorothy Swartz Pee Wees Jeanne Kekick. During the past week Mrs A F Waldorf and Mrs Howard Morse assisted nurse on duty. Mrs C J Hovren and Mrs H M Warner assist this week. Mrs LeRoy Gilbert and Mrs Wilber Squires attended the plunge and Mrs Arnold Claire aided the girls on handi craft. Scout council thanks all contributors for the camp’s success.
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Bows and Arrows
Marilyn
Routledge
Arleene Connelly
Donna Trolinger
Diamonds
Marian Wiant
Flowers
Marcia Warner
Janet Curry
Melba Jane Bedford
Montana Wranglers
Dorothy Swartz
Pee Wees
Jeanne Kekick
A. F. Waldorf
Howard - Morse
Jack Lockness
C. J. Hovren
H. M. Warner
LeRoy Gilbert
Wilber Squires
Arnold Claire
Scout Council
Committee to Complete Banquet Arrangements
Dillon Chamber of Commerce special committee members C A Bechler Frank Madd en and Farnum Schuyler met Monday night to finalize plans for the get-together dinner to be held during the week of August 10 to 17 A prominent speaker is sought with an invitation extended to Gov Roy Ayers Additional plans include a full evening of entertainment and dinner for chamber members and guests
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Dillon Chamber of Commerce
C.A. Bechler
Frank Madden
Farnum Schuyler
Chamber
Roy Ayers
Chamber of Commerce
Firemen Sponsor United Carnival in Dillon
The Dillon Volunteer Fire department backs the American United Shows Inc for a five day carnival August 9 to 13. Riders boast the latest rides and top standards with Miles performing a 110 foot high pole act nightly without nets. Saturday afternoon is kids and mothers day with merchant courtesy tickets available at local merchants for gate and ride access on Wednesday and Thursday.
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American United Shows Inc
Dillon
Miles
Dillon Merchants
Prizes Set For Rally Day Parade In Dillon
Prize list announced for Friday parade includes 1.50 for best float from summer recreation camp patrol and 1.00 for best float by others 1.00 for best pet display 1.00 for best funny character and 1.00 for miscellaneous entries split by age. Dillon Elks drum corps to head the march following recent victories in Anaconda and Idaho Falls.
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Dillon
Elks
Anaconda
Idaho Falls
Baptist Cottage
Wisdom area social notes include notable visits and accidents
Couples were wed in Bozeman and West Yellowstone with family at the Hirschy ranch. Residents shared travel, hospital visits, and social gatherings for outings at Wisdom, with several trips to Butte, Dillon, and Whitehall. A 10 year old, Joe Shaw, suffered a grinding accident but recovered, while local residents planned relocations to Bitter Root and surrounding areas.
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Fred Hirschy
Spencer
Idaho
Buckley E. O'Day
Bozeman
O O'Day
Ruby Ranch
Joe Murphy
J. E. Burgess
Missoula
George Cottrell
Wisdom
Joe Kramer
Deer Lodge
Clarence Helming
Joe Shaw
Warren Shaw
Dillon
Will Knudsen
Whitehall
Boulder
Dorothy Hurley
Jackson Ranger Station
Myla Tovey
Carl Jones
Martha Jones
John
Paul
Gus Jhanke
Jhanke Ranch
E. A. Jarvig
Dorothy
Norman
Chris Rasmussen
Raymond Johnson
Alfred Peterson
Hans Jorgensen
Vick Olsen
Butte
Ernie Davis
Big Hole
Bitter Root
Fred Snyder
Donald Creasler
Wisdom Hotel
Gary Pomeroy
Marshall
Hamilton
Roy Jackson
Bannack
Liston Dansie
Noel M. Jackson
John Shaw
J. Warren Shaw
Bill Dungan
R. J. Dansie
Martin Jackson
Salt Lake City
Miss May Stocker Hospitalized at Barretts
Miss May Stocker of Grant is a patient at Barretts hospital.
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Miss May Stocker
Grant
The
Barretts Hospital
Berry Creek fire checked after 125 men battled 40 acres
A Beaverhead forestry crew led by L. R. Nanairsdale remained on Berry Creek fire until control was achieved late Tuesday. At one point over 125 men fought the blaze that scorched more than 40 acres and sparked several spot-fires within a mile and a half. CCC crews from Philipsburg and Lolo camps returned to headquarters, while special equipment and air support arrived by plane and truck to aid mop up on Wednesday. The timber was sub alpine and of little value. Supervisor W. B. Willey stated mopping up should finish soon.
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Bre
L. R. Nanairsdale
Beaverhead
W.B. Willey
Western Mining Men Gather for Banquet and Pageant
Activities outline for the Montana Mining Association event includes talks by August Grunert and James F. O Connor, visits to Bannack Argenta and Bon Accord districts, and an evening banquet at St James guild hall with entertainment. The schedule features addresses by Senator Murray and Governor Ayers, SEC official Robert O'Brien, and mining officials, plus dances and pageant events at Dillmont Park.
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Karr
Reconstruction Finance
August Grunert
Butte
Mining Association of Montana
Mr. Grunert
James F. O'Connor
Livingston
Dillmont Park
Au Spices
American Legion
Bannack-Argenta
For Sale 480 Acre Worth Ranch Near Monida
480 acre Worth ranch partly irrigated for sale fifteen miles from Monida in township 14. Inquire Mrs. Roy Powell at 604 N. Pacific St. Dillon Montana. 41
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Monida
Roy Powell
Pacific St
Dillon
Mont
Beaverhead 4 H Livestock Entries At State Show
Beaverhead county 4 H Livestock club entries were loaded for the state 4 H club show in Great Falls in conjunction with the Northern Montana Fair. Calves from Beaverhead and Madison counties filled three cars and competed for best baby beef, with the sale following the judging. Notable entries included Rudy Platt s Hereford from the Rife Bros herd and calves from Hartwig John Dave and Jimmy Swing ranches Sheridan Charlie Green Otho Graham Pendleton Wisdom Blaz Sugar Lakeview and W S Tash. Mary Liggett and Anna Christensen also represented Beaverhead in dress revue and clothing exhibits.
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Great Falls
Montana
Twin ‘Bridges
Beaverhead
Madison County
Beaverhead County
Rudy Platt
Rife Bros. Herd
Hartwig Brothers
John
Dave
Jimmy
Cave
John Swing
Sheridan
Charlie Green
Otho Graham
Frank Pendleton
Wisdom
Lakeview
Harry Tash, Jr
Mary Liggett
Dillon 4
Art Teacher Resigns From Normal College
Miss Kathryn Kellett, praised for her art work at the Normal College and training School, resigns effective at the end of the summer term. She will head and supervise art at Boulder Colorado next year with a higher salary, and is a Montana State College and University of Iowa graduate. A successor is expected soon with one or two candidates under consideration.
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Miss Kellett
Boulder Colorado
Montana
Montana State College
University of Iowa
Cushing Couple Returns From Soap Lake Health Resort
Mr and Mrs Edward Cushing returned Tuesday from the health resort at Soap Lake Washington. They were accompanied by nephew Robert Gidstrup who will remain there for a visit.
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Edward Cushing
Soap Lake
Washington
Robert Gidstrup
Card of thanks for E. W. Rogers
We express deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of our husband father and partner E. W. Rogers. Thanks for floral offerings and funeral car service. Signed by Mrs E. W. Rogers Helen Godfrey Doris and Wilimena Rogers William Sweeney and family Mrs R B Caswell of Ermont mines was shopping in town Friday.
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E. W. Rogers
Helen Godfrey &Son
Doris and Wilimena Rogers
William Sweeney and
R. B. Caswell
Ermont Mines
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Belk
Iveys
Clark Mills
George Harrison
Mills
Weaver
Wrom Corps
Firemen
United Carnival
Idaho Street
City Hall
Montana Mercantile
Penny’s
Depot Lawn
Lewis & Walker
Latch
United States
James. E. Murray
E. A. Peretti
School of Mines
Roy E. Ayers
Argenta
Bon Acord
Securities and Exchange
Robert H. O’brien
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C
Mr. O’brien
Harry C. Bacorn
Cable
Carr, Trauerman
St. James Guild Hall
Carl J. Traverman
Kathryn Kellett
Normal College
Richard McCarthy
East Granite
Imperial
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