Public notices and weather and WPA grasshopper campaign
Glendale residents report clothing theft at the bathhouse while a furnace sparked the scene as heat records were noted in Dillon. Postmaster David Lamont returns from an eastern trip with daughter Blanche. In northeastern Montana WPA crews run the most extensive grasshopper baiting effort, with 30,000,000 pounds spread across 1,500,000 acres and planes aiding the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lamont
Rockford
Blanche Lamont
Dillon
Wolf Point
WPA
Montana
Richland
Roosevelt
Scobey
Plentywood
Circle
Culbertson
Riche
Glendive
Savage
Lambert
Sidney
Dell News Highlights and Local Happenings
A. E. Martinell of Dell becomes manager of a large stock ranch in Centennial valley owned by L. J. Price. The Telephone Company has passed Dell without plans for a local office. A four horse team bolted loose and dashed down Idaho street last Friday. D. M. Wadams of Jackson visited town with a rich copper ore from his Big Hole basin claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
A. E. Martinell
Dell
Centennial Valley
L. J. Price
Idaho and
Bannack
Idaho Street
D. M. Wadams
Jackson
Big Hole
Wool clip season ends as county ships 3.25 million pounds
From the Tribune July 25 1919 the last of the season's wool clip was shipped to the eastern market totaling about three and a quarter million pounds. Local doctors attended the state dental convention in Butte. A marriage license was issued to Hubert C. McNinch and Mary H. Mummey of Dell. Lieutenant Parke Scoe returned from France. Mrs. A Jardine Rife hosted a bride reception. Bernice Hirschman and Nellie Blair hosted a Barrett's station picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
F. H. Bimrose
R. R. Rathbone
H. F. Best
Butte
Hubert C. McNinch
Mary H. Mummey
Scots nephews arrive to settle estate in Dillon
From the Tribune July 16 1909 Thomas Johnson and Thomas Lynch nephews of the late Matt Johnson travel from Scotland to manage an estate reportedly valued at 18000 dollars. They carry 300 dollars in cash and Lynch’s roll is stolen while he sleeps at a boarding house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Thomas Johnson
Thomas Lynch
Matt Johnson
Dillon
Scotland
Lynch
Tate Taylor
Rosa Bean
Monida
Charles Raymond Noyes
Warren Graeter
Argenta
Montana
Warren
Anaconda
Volunteer Fire Department
A. L. Badeon
E. H. Wheat
Earl Wheat
McFadden
Supreme Court Invalidates 1937 Chain Store Tax
The Montana Supreme Court rules the 1937 chain store tax unconstitutional due to a faulty enacting clause. The Vaughan-Ragsdale Co. wins refunds totaling 41 000 dollars for payments made under protest between two legislative sessions. The enacting clause read Be it enacted by the people of the state of Montana instead of Be it enacted by the legislative assembly. Justice Morris writes the majority. Justices Angstman and Erickson dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Vaughan-Ragsdale Company
Billings
State of
Montana
Legislative Assembly
John A. Matthews
State Board of Equalization
Claude F. Morris
Howard Johnson
Sam V. Stewart
Albert H. Angstman
Leif Erickson
Keeney Reinstated as Librarian at State University
Philip O. Keeney is reinstated as librarian and professor of library economy at the State University in Missoula by action of the state board of education after the Supreme Court ruled he should be restored since no hearing was held before his contract renewal. Back pay to be decided by university heads later, with possible link to a 1941 legislative deficiency claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip O. Keeney
State University
Missoula
State Board of Education
Helena
State Supreme Court
Keeney
New York Press Mulls King George VI Remark at World’s Fair
Reporters covering the George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit at the New York World’s Fair search for meaning in a whispered phrase they overheard as the King stood at attention. The moment sparks speculation about what he said to his consort from the corner of his mouth amid the crowd and ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George VI
Queen Elizabeth of England
New York World’s Fair
WPA Strikes Trigger Government Rhetoric and Violence
Union walkouts cripple WPA projects as 30 000 of 32 000 skilled New York WPA workers join the strike. Administrators insist relief cannot be struck, while AFL CIO factions clash over the 130 hour work bill. Violence erupts from Minnesota to Washington as leaders debate amendments and policy.
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Harrington
WPA
New York City
Thomas A. Murray
The
Building & Construction Trades Council
A. F
Congress
Manhattan
Brehon Burke Somervell
Arthur
Bugs) Baer
Washington
A. F. of L
Workers’ Alliance
Minnea
A. F. Of.l
William Green
Murray
Montana
Bradley
Pennsylvania
Sabath
Illinois
New York Times
Public opinion split on Roosevelts inviting monarchs
A Gallup poll shows 51 percent of voters favor restoring the royal visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II. Regions vary with more support in the South and Mid-Atlantic, less in New England and the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gallup
New England
West
South
Mid-Atlantic
Roosevelt
George
Quesn
Elizabeth
Chamberlain Warns on Danzig as Polish Aid Looms
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain asserts support for Poland against a German seizure of Danzig, warning of grave issues to Polish independence. Parliament debates a 300 million dollar aid bill with Poland receiving a large share, plus air-base cooperation with France for long range bombers as a show of Anglo French unity.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
Danzig
Poland
France
Free City
House of Commons
Royal Air Force
United Kingdom
Britain
English Midlands
Scotland
Owever
Intensive Montana predator war to protect livestock
Paul Raftery says an annual campaign will trap shoot and poison coyotes and mountain lions to protect young livestock. About 30 men will patrol Montana’s mountains and valleys with WPA and federal biological survey support funded by 33 000 dollars federal and 10 000 dollars state. Previously 21 men hunted predators year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Paul Raftery
State Livestock Commission
The
Livestock Commission
Works Progress Administration
Federal Biological Survey
Raftery
No liquor on display at New York World's Fair exhibit
Visitors note the Distilled Spirits Exhibit building at the New York World's Fair has no liquor for sale or display. The scene reflects a sober presentation amid other exhibits during the event.
Alias Summons for Divorce in Beaverhead Montana
The Montana district court in Beaverhead County issues an alias summons in a divorce case between Alex A. Steffen and Via Smith Steffen. The defendant must answer within twenty days of service or risk default judgment. Filed July 14 1989 with Clerk Norman Giles. attorney John Collins of Dillon represents the plaintiff.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State OF Montana
Beaverhead
Alex A. Steffen
Via Smith Steffen
Norman, Giles
Administrator's sale of personal property in Dillon Montana
Notice announces a public auction of estate personal effects in Dillon Beaverhead County for cash on July 22 1989 at 2 PM at 115 South Washington Street. Items include piano dining room set living room sets beds rug appliances sewing machine clocks and more. Also private sale of real property in Beaverhead County with bids due after July 13 1939 and sale after July 29 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State OF
Montana
Beaverhead
Christine “Albers Odell
Christine Albers Odell
A. D
Washington Street
Dillon
Beaverhead County
District Court of the
Jennie Watters
Towit
C. McFadden
W. W. White
United States Forest Service
Helena National Forest
Missoula
Percy Melis
Forest Service
White
Railroads ask state on Seite en puotic
Railroads including the Northern Pacific Great Northern and Milwaukee seek state action on a rail issue. Details remain unclear in the fragment, with names and exact policy ask obscured. Local coverage notes ongoing transportation discussions and potential regulatory involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Milwaukee
Seite En
Order to Show Cause Why Sale of Real Estate Should Not Be Made
Court orders show cause why part of Christine Albers Odell estate may be sold. Administrator Jean B Odell filed petition stating sale would benefit the estate and interested parties. Hearing set for 21st of a Daly month at 2 o clock A M for the sale hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State OF
Montana
Beaverhead
Christine Albers Odell
Jean B. Odell
Daly
Notice of Sheriff Sale Beaverhead County Montana 1989
The Union Central Life Insurance Company sues James W Patterson and Maggie Patterson. Sheriff sale set for July 22 1999 at 2 PM at the courthouse front door Dillon Montana. Property includes 160 acres in Section 25 Township 13 South Range 9 West with water rights and described exceptions and rights of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State OF
Montana
County OF
Beaverhead
Union Central Life Insurance Company
A4 Corporation
James W. Patterson
Maggs Patterson
Dillon
State of Montana
Gale
Towi
Esaat
Section Twenty-five
Township Thirteen
Range Nine
Oregon Shortline Railway
Red Rock River
Charles Flynn
Beaverhead County
Maggie Patterson
Paul H. Temple
John Troupe
Private sale of Beaverhead real estate in Dillon
Judgment sale under Fifth Judicial District Montana order of June 30 1939 for Lots 13 and 14 Block 15 Original Townsite Dillon Beaverhead County. Sale after July 21 1939 at Leonard A Schulz White Building Dillon Montana terms cash ten percent to be paid at sale and balance after court confirmation. Administratrix Christine Odell estate of Christine Albers Odell deceased date June 30 1939.
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District Court OF the
Fifth Judicial
State OF
Montana
Beaverhead
Christine Albers Odell
Fifth Judicial District
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Mont
Leonard A. Schulz
White Building
Jean B. Odell
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Dillon, Mont
Plaintife
Dillon Tribune
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