Wisdom Junior Woman's Club entertains with skits dances
The Wisdom community rallied for a Saturday evening show by the Junior Woman's Club with skits by the Senior Woman's and Young Men's clubs. Winners included the Young Men's "Blackout in Wisdom" and performances by Miss Shirley Beck and Miss Barbara Beck.
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Elast
Wisdom
Wal-lace Francis
Elmer Jansen
Ralph Huntley
Harold Capehart
Young Men's Club
Ed Glassey
Hitler
Warren Lowery
Stalin
Raymond Johnson
Chamberlain
Argyle Stephens
Franklin D
Hallie Stephens
South of the Border
Argyle Stepe
Highlands
Reichle Exchanges and Holidays Mark Rural Social Life
Reichle and Buhrer schools reopened after a ten day vacation with Mrs. Genevieve Buhrer now teaching in Buhrer. New Year dances at DeLeon hall drew a large crowd as families and visitors from Butte and Idaho celebrated.
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Carl Hartwig
John
Dillon
Veronica Hartwig
Elsie Garrison
Lars Kalsta
Bernard Garrison
Butte
Nick Adders
Will Adders
Billie
Missoula
Susan Hand
Richard Nample
Rudolph Polish
Ora Freeman
Manti
Salt Lake City
Utah
Reichle
Buhrer
Genevieve Buhrer
Azile Craddock
William Garrison
Fritz Johnson
Burley
Idaho
Salary raise approved by court for state rail commission employee
Leo L. O Connell, traffic clerk at the state railroad and public service commission, sought a raise from 175 dollars to 750 dollars monthly for a year after J G Bruce, rate clerk, quit May 1 1937. Judge George W Padbury of Lewis and Clark county district court approved the claim but the commission has not yet paid.
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Leo L. O’connell
State Railroad and Public Service Commission
J. G. Bruce
O'Connell
Bruce
O’connell
George W. Padbury
Lewis and Clark County District Court
Commission
Shakespeare Club Plans Regular Meeting at St James Guild Hall
Regular meeting of the Shakespeare Club is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at the St James guild hall. The discussion play is Mambas Daughters. Copies of The Gentle People are now available.
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The
Shakespeare Club
St. James Guild Hall
Women of state may serve on juries in Montana
Montana will allow women to sit on juries starting January 1 1940 aligning with at least 25 states. Eligibility mirrors men requiring US citizenship age 21 to 70 residency and English language ability with exemptions for teachers nurses and caregivers. Expect delays as jury lists are compiled and counties arrange accommodations for overnight service.
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Butte
Mont
U.P
Montana
United States
Doctor named to head Montana crippled children service
The Montana public welfare board appointed Dr. Thomas L. Hawkins of Helena to lead the state division for crippled children. Miss Freda Miller becomes assistant director with Hawkins on a part time basis. John Coey is named director of child welfare services after Alma Wretling’s July resignation.
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Montana
Alma Wretling
Highway Deaths Rise in Montana for 1939
Montana records show 145 people died in car accidents in 1939, one more than in 1938. Among the victims is Richard Burke, 15, of Bute, fatally injured December 29 when he sledded under a car.
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Montana
State Highway Patrol
Richard Burke
Bute
Montana State University to Publish Legal Periodical
Montana State University will publish a new legal periodical titled Montana Law Notes in the spring. Law students will staff the publication with Bill Browning as editor-in-chief and Professor Milton Thompson as advisor. An article by Professor Howard Toelle on Montana workmen's compensation is planned for the first issue.
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Missoula
Mont
U.P
Montana State University
Montana Law Notes
Law School Association
Sone
Sfontana Law
Howard Toelle
Law School
Montana
Bill Browning
Belt
Milton Thompson
Cascade County Sells Milwaukee House Hotel in Great Falls
Cascade county seeks to dispose of the Milwaukee House hotel in Great Falls Montana after failing to attract bids at auction. The property purchased by tax deed 40 years ago is appraised at 10000 dollars and may go to auction again soon. Lessees continue operating and remit rent to the county treasurer.
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Great Falls
Mont
U.P
Cascade County
Milwaukee House
Beaverdead High School Opens New Auditorium
The Beaverhead County high school board approved a second bond of 11 000 to match a 9 918 grant by the PWA enabling completion of the auditorium and other improvements. The gymnasium will be the first unit used with dedication games in Pocatello on Friday and Saturday. Cornerstone laying occurred Aug 5 with A F and A M Grand Lodge of Montana dignitaries present. Board members included A M Barrett president W S Tash W G Gilbert C E Blinn A I Cashmore James H Mansfield and Miss Margaret Sweeney county superintendent secretary. Nell Doyle, former county superintendent, was on the board last year.
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Pica
PWA
Pocatello
Grand Lodges
A. F
A. M. of
Montana
Beaverhead County High School Board of Trustees
A. M. Barrett
W. S. Tash
W. G. Gilbert
C. E. Blinn
A. I. Cashmore
James H. Mansfield
Margaret Sweeney
Nell Doyle
Diversified Farming Gaining Ground in Montana
Montana's diversified farming reduces total losses from drought and market swings. A federal report by agricultural statistician Jay G. Diamond shows irrigation spurring changes as wheat yielded 33.97 million dollars in 1939 while other crops such as sugar beets beans cherries apples potatoes flax alfalfa seed mustard seed and peas added 8.83 million dollars.
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Montana
Jay G. Diamond
New Year Visits Highlight Dillon Social Glide
A year end social scene in Dillon begins with an informal welcome for Mrs Carroll and her daughters Mary and Louise Purdy and their daughter Ann. Carroll and son Joe join guests at the Judge home for New Year’s Day. John Judge and son Tom visit friends in Dillon Thursday. A Dillon Ski Club crowd toured Elkhorn Springs Sunday. The town line for the tryout was completed successfully.
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Ed ‘Glassey
Dillon
Wanda
Wes
Barrett Hospital
Raymond Johnson
Chris Rasmussch
Claud Anderson
Huntley Home Ranch
Will Carroll
Mary
Dillon Ski Club
Elkhorn Springs
Senator Lashorn Appointed to Fill Park County Vacancy
Livingston named Senator M. H. Lashorn to the state senate seat created by Bert B. Armstrong’s death. Lashorn serves only if a special legislative session is required, Armstrong’s term would have ended before the next regular session.
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M. H. Lashorn
Livingston
Park County
1939 Good Stock Year In Montana Report
Dr. W J Butler state veterinarian says 1939 was a top livestock year in Montana with strong calf crops and ample high quality grass. He reports Montana stock herds are as disease free as any in the nation in his annual report to Governor Ayers.
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Montana
W. J. Butler
Roy E. Ayers
Butler
Montana reports 14 lives lost in November crashes
Montana state highway patrol counts 242 crashes this November resulting in 14 deaths and $32,738 in damages. Ninety three people were injured in addition to the fatalities.
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Montana
State Highway Patrol
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