Reappointment solidifies Frank H Johnson as state bank superintendent
Frank H Johnson was reappointed to the post of state bank superintendent for a four year term beginning this year. A Helena banker by training, he previously served as state bank examiner and head of the supervision bureau, with prior roles at the American National Bank and the Bell brands. His designation follows the prior tenure of George Robertson, and he is noted for holding influence across western Montana banking circles. The ceremony and official confirmation were reported with surrounding social notes on guests and visitors in Helena.
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Gore
Helena
Montana
Jonunga Wan
Natonal Bank
Pitat Nartona Bank
Melona
Egg graders school to start Monday night in Helena
Farmers and merchants of Helena will attend a state egg grading school at 314 North Main Street starting Monday night. County Agent Ralph Ward announced the event with Mrs Neva Wooda Magraw coordinating. Registration on Monday evening followed by two days of individual instruction. attendees may call the county agent’s office at 18487.
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Helena
North Main Street
Ralph &. Ward
Ward
Neva Wooda Magraw
County Houe
Thorne
State Dairy Divvision
Harriett E. Cushman
Bozeman
Country Speciallal
Extension Service
Kenneth Ruttan
State Dairy Division
F. Thralle Kit
Mark
Rowan
Building Permits Rise in City This May
City Engineer Tom V. Bogy reports May building activity up sharply with 24 permits issued. New construction accounted for 7 60 dollars and alterations for 4 969 dollars, totaling a significant year over year increase from May last year.
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Tom V. Bogy
Tom V. Rogs
Montana music teachers convene and events set
Montana music bleachers host their nineteenth annual convention on June 12 with a recital by Tahs Crowder, state university music professor, and a trip to the Gates of the Mountains. The Montana artists concert is planned for the afternoon of June 14 with Miss Elsa Swart of NotSouth as resident.
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Montana
Marie Leiphpimmr
Ritte
Tahs Crowder
Muse
State University
Montana Artista
Mise Elsa Swart
Nossouth
Associatinit
Gasoline prices drop across city clerks announce cuts
Gasoline Paige in city finally takes substantial plunge as Kenoline drops two conty per gallon yesterday. Major companies slash prices, reducing fuel to 22 cents per gallon. Ethyl gasoline down 2 cents, from 27 to 24 cents. Civic Service station on North Helena avenue notes a possible one cent cut Saturday morning. Ragy lea now offered to Helena motorists at most stations for 20 cents a gallon.
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North Helena Avenue
Montana Receives Red Cross Flag For Enrollment Lead
The state of Montana yesterday received the American Red Cross flag awarded to the city or state with the greatest enrollment per population in public service. On the statehouse steps J T Mackenzie presented the emblem to Governor Frank H. Cooney, with Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt previously presenting the flag to Senator John E B Fripkeon during a national meeting in the capital.
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Montana
American Red Cross
Statehouse
J.T. Mackenzie
Lewis and Clark County
Ned Crosh
Frank H. Coonew
Franklin D. Tonsevelt
Flae
John EB J Fripkeon
Ted Croce
Bailey Transferred to Helena Branch Staff
Announcement of the transfer of Th Po of Nick Halley from Bore man, the Helena branch of the Nash-Finch Wholesale Grocery Company was made yesterday by W. Mr Archibald, manager. Bailey will lead the fruit department here. he previously lived in Helena and recently purchased the We. J. Moelugin residence on North Ewing Street.
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Nick Halley
Boreman
Helena
Nash
Finch Wholesale Grocery Company
Archibald
Renorm
Bailey
Tnoneman
Will O'Neal
Nash Fine Company
Havre
We. J. Moelugin
Ewing Street
Helena Hardware Wins Steel Contract for Auto License Plates
Helena Hardware Co was awarded a contract by the State Purchasing Agent to furnish 45 tons of 26 gauge steel for 1954 auto license plates. The order, totaling 2255.98 dollars, includes a 14 percent discount and references competing bidders Malter Hardware, Youngstown Sheet and Tube, and American Tin Plate Co. The work will be performed at Neer Lodge for the plate production.
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Twhlena Wardware Company
Son Iynet
Will
Montana Game Law Violators Struggle to Pay Fines
The Montana state game department reports fines levied on violators remain largely unpaid as many offenders, described as financially unable, are arrested for infractions against wildlife and fishing laws. Courts are reluctant to be lenient, and warnings about repeat offenses persist amid scarce landowner compliance.
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Montana
State Game Department
J P Not Authorized To Appoint Counsel
A justice of the peace has no authority to appoint counsel for an indigent defendant. In district court the defendant can have the court appoint an attorney paid by the state, but no provision exists for this in a justice court. The ruling was requested by County Attorney Waller of Virginia City. A hurricane struck Hurricane with winds about 20 miles per hour and pressure of 2 pounds per square foot.
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Ran FE
Wall
Virginia City
Recovery Sought in Two Helena Court Actions
Two damage actions totaling about 3780 were filed in district court. BH M Grenshaw sues J J O'Neil R J O'Neil and US Fidelity and Guaranty over road contract payments, seeking 1479.59 plus interest and costs. Dr W J Autler sues Union Bank over government bonds purchased at a premium, claiming over 7300 excess and seeks judgment with interest and costs.
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BH. M. Grenshaw
J. J. O'Neil
R. J. O'Neil
U.S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company
W J. Batler
Union Bank and Trust Campany
Aums
Ferton
Grenshaw
Intereal
Court Cain
Autler
Union Bank and Trust Company
City Council Sets Engineer Salaries and Favors Sonnenstag Status
The city council kept Tom V. Rory as city engineer with a 2800 dollar salary and Toe Sonntag at 125 dollars monthly, provisionally through July 1. Meyer J. Rausch said the next fiscal year will see a possible cut to 3400 dollars for the office, possibly reducing staff or eliminating Sonntag. The council also moved to discipline city employees who fail to pay bills and directed writs to the city for unpaid bills, with a reprimand for first offense, 10 days’ suspension for second, and dismissal on third. Treasurer Ruegse urged enforcing sprinkling hour rules for flat rate customers, noting violations and urging stricter enforcement.
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Tom V. Rory
Wan
Rogy
Sonntag
Meyer
J. Rausch
A. M. Shellady
Vocational Education Plan For Montana Schools
Elizabeth Ireland, superintendent of public instruction, said a state plan of vocational education will be prepared for Montana high schools. The federal government sets course content and the vocations taught. Funding comes from the government, and through state and local school districts under federal acts.
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Montana
Nias
Elizabeth Ireland
Mhratich
Supreme Court takes up Montana income tax law case
Montana Supreme Court heard arguments on constitutional validity of a state income tax without prior voter amendment. Arian B. OConnell, Lewis and Clark county taxpayer, seeks injunction to halt enforcement by the state board of equalization. The measure, an act of the last legislature, is in operation immediately with voters to decide an amendment in 1934. Attorneys Toomey and McFarland for the plaintiff. Lynen and Greene for the state. Galen appeared as friend of the court.
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Montana Supreme Court
Argumefts
O'Connell
Lewis and Clark County
Anne
State Board of Equalization
Beard
B. G. Toomey
Carl McFarland
Plainff
Jeremiah J. Lynen
John J. Greene
Wiggenhorn Drug Store Sold to Langan and Davis
Purchase of the Wiggenhorn Drug Store at 137 North Main Street was announced. W Morgan Langan and George A Davis, Helena men, will take charge. Wiggenhorn will move to Billings for a better position. The store will be named Langan and Davis with the soda fountain also operated.
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North Main Street
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Georgea. Davis
A. D. Wiggenhorn
Billings
Helena
Langan
Maryeville
Davis
Lane Can
Langan and
Davia
Sett Tink Fountain
Two Forest Fires Reported After Wednesday Storm
Supervisor James N Templer of the Helena national forest said two fires were found after a Wednesday electrical storm. One blaze near Soup Creek by Nelson and another near Middlewest mountain into the anine district were extinguished with no damage. Two men fought them promptly, marking the first reported fires of the season in the district. Moist, humid conditions reduce fire danger for now, with lingering snow in higher elevations.
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Helena National Forest
Soup Creek
Nelson
Middlewest Mountain
Anine
Res
Graduation program at St Vincent's academy tonight
Twenty seven seniors from St Vincent's academy will receive diplomas at tonight's commencement in Immaculista hail. Governor Cooney will deliver the address to the 47th class, the largest since 1928, with diplomas and medals awarded by Monsignor Day and Rev J A Major. The list includes Mary Ellen Hollow and Helen Brown among others.
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Immiaculsta
Govarnor F WT. Cooney
Monsignor Day
J. A. Major
Mary Ellen Hollow
Helen Brown
Fileen Brown
Mary Margaret Bowtts
Adele Blain
Georgette Betor
Mary Brennan
Catherine Chevalier
Lorraine Chevallier
Irene Everett
Amelie Pabats
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Tsahello Kretn
Trond Kralic
Marin McGowan
Mary Louise Myles
Kathryn O'Mara
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