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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1937
Page
7
Walter Neita, manager of the J. Neila Lumber company, announced a large timberland acquisition in Libby District. The deal includes 10,000 acres scattered across Lincoln county, consolidating the Bonners Ferry Lumber holdings and stabilizing the local lumber industry.
Missoula June 3 Distinctive service beyond Montana boundaries honors two leaders at the 40th annual Montana State University commencement. Dr Ralph Robinson Parker head of Rocky Mountain Laboratories US Public Health Service and Oliver Sherman Warden publisher of the Great Falls Tribune receive honorary doctorates.
Missoula June 7 Shoshone county Idaho commissioners order 40 miles per hour maximum on highways to curb traffic deaths and injuries. Highway patrol deputies and officers back the move saying it slows traffic and will arrest violators to halt the reign of terror that caused eight deaths and a dozen injuries in May.
T V Smith, ranking professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago and state senator, delivered the commencement address on The Promise of American Politics. Montana State’s largest class earned degrees, conferred by University President Dr George Finlay Simmons. Dr Parker and Mr Warden were presented by Deans R H Jesse and A L Stone respectively.
Paradise Valley reports haying has begun but moisture scarcity shortens yields. Despite a five hour rain last week, the area remains below normal for grain and drought conditions dampen farmers' outlook for upcoming harvests across western Montana.
Billings district beet crop outlook praised by Mason Jr. of Great Western Sugar refinery as rains over the past two days improve prospects for 1937. He notes thinning beets proceeding well and predicts minimal insect trouble due to cold, snow, and grasshopper control efforts. Doherty of Denver, former Socel refinery manager, arrived to confer with Mason.
Montana agricultural officials will meet Tuesday in Bozeman with Harry L. Brown assistant secretary of Agriculture from Washington for an informal discussion on state conditions. Brown arrives tonight during a tour of western states. The session will not target a drought relief program but will pave the way for a coordinated conservation plan to aid hard hit farmers. State college extension chief J C Taylor noted. Officials plan a meeting later this week to outline a program. A Starch survey from the eastern growth area will be presented to agency heads after his six day tour.
Reports from Kalispell and area say the Flathead Lake creature sighted over two weeks is an otter about five feet long with a large body. Two witnesses near Somers and a state deputy game warden confirmed, observing it swim and dive. Sightings extend to Polson dam, Somers, Lakeside, and the Flathead River region. Mrs. Herbert Hoover visited Missoula en route, addressing a crowd of Girl Scouts at the court house.
Bozeman notes the 41st annual commencement of Montana State college with 159 seniors receiving bachelor of arts or science degrees. Dr Alfred M Atkinson will confer the degrees in brief ceremonies. Seven advanced students also earned degrees and no commencement address was given. Women’s day activities included scholarships and awards.
Misa Wilda Parker of Bozeman was chosen as the world's day speaker for 1342, the highest honor. Misa Carolyn Delaney, head of art at James M. Grimes School in Mt. Vernon New York, was today’s speaker.
Zonolite Company of Libby faces a court test over a vast Lincoln county mountain area with vermiculite deposits. W L Hyde, acting for Francesa Schonweiler of Kellogg Idaho, filed adverse claims to 164 acres of mining claims including Genesee Adirondack Ontario Pilot Indicator Patriot Zonolite Extension and Zonite, within the Libby unorganized district.
The Resettlement Administration seeks bids to drill a deep water well at its Petroleum County recreation project in Helena. Bids due June 7 at 10 a.m. local time. contract must be signed within 10 days of award. Estimated depth about 2300 feet, casing to 6 5/8 inches, drilling to start soon due to urgent water needs.
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