Enrollment at OCHOOLS LARGER ENROLLMENT AT OCHOOLS LARGER
Chancellor Brannon praised Montana's higher education growth in 1930-31 with a 5 percent rise over prior years. He spoke at the School of Mines commencement, touting the university as serving the entire state and calling its campus the largest in the world. He commended the legislature for a four-year Dillon Normal College, and lauded faculty work on underground waters, copper hardening, and flotation. The Bozeman college was highlighted for livestock grain marketing, pure science, and creative writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Higher Institutions of Learning
M. A. Brannon
School of Mines
Greater University
Dillon State Normal
F. A. Thomson
Montana School of Mines
Curtis L. Wilson
M. A. Gaudin
State College
Bozeman
Funeral Rites Held for Andrew E Hand
Funeral services were conducted at the Masonic temple for Andrew E Hand with Rev Charles G Cole leading the service. The Mount Moriah lodge presided over the Masonic burial service, and Fidelity lodge members attended. Burial took place in Mount Moriah cemetery with pallbearers John Bevan James Harris John M Jones William H Sweet John Dodge and John Thomas serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Andrew E. Hand
Charles G. Cole
Mount Moriah
Petition for letters of administration filed in probate court
John Driscoll, husband, filed a petition in probate court for letters of administration for the estate of Mrs Mary Driscoll who died October 10. The estate valued at about 1200 dollars includes a house and furniture at 540 Edison street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Driscoll
John Driscoll
Edison Street
Rail rates offer cent-a-mile weekend to Butte
Oregon Short Line officials announce a cent-a-mile weekend excursion to Butte. Tickets go on sale June 19 and the final return date is June 22. Several hundred are expected to take advantage of the cheap rates to visit the Mining city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Scheman Wins Judgment Against Shoemaker for 147 70
Ludwig Scheman obtained a jury verdict of 147.70 against John Shoemaker in Judge W E Carroll's department for work on Shoemaker's Dublin Gulch house. He had sought 167 for services rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig Scheman
John Shoemaker
W. E. Carroll
Department of Court
Scheman
Shoemaker
Dublin Gulch
Silver Bow County Buys New County Car
Silver Bow County Commissioners purchased a new black sedan for 1295 delivered, trading in an inoperable old car. The vehicle, rated at 80 or 90 horsepower, will be used mainly to transport patients to the county hospital and other duties, with a roomy rear for patient loading. It mentions an 8,500,000 pair rubber footwear export from Japan, up 23 percent from 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow
Board of County Commissioners
Yugoslav Rail Expansion Spurs Resource Drive
Yugoslavia plans to enlarge its rail network to boost development of mineral and agricultural resources, aiming to expand transport capacity for exports and domestic growth. The move signals state efforts to modernize infrastructure and stimulate regional production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jugoslavia
Elk special trains head for Seattle meet through Butte
Milwaukee railroad offices in Butte received advance word on Elk special trains en route to the Seattle national convention. Three or four Milwaukee specials are expected July 2 to July 5, carrying Elks from Iowa Illinois Pennsylvania Minnesota and Wisconsin with a Birmingham Confederate police band aboard the tentative Alabama Louisiana train. The event includes parade and entertainment arranged with the local lodge and Chamber of Commerce. Northern Pacific trains have not reported arrivals yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Milwaukee Railroad
Butte
Tha Road
Elks
Iowa
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Alabama
Louisiana
Tenta
Northern Pacific
Traffic Violators Dominate Police Court Sessions
Alleged traffic ordinance violators headline the twice daily police court docket with 12 of 14 defendants in court on traffic charges. Nine forfeited $2 bonds for failure to appear, one paid a $2 fine, one received a dismissal for being a stranger, and two drunk cases were dismissed. Twelve red tags were discarded after officers learned the drivers were visitors.
Legion Postpones Good Turn Day at Scout Camp
The American Legion postpones its annual Good Turn Day at Camp Lowlands for Boy Scouts to Sunday, June 14, due to a fleet of army planes arriving in Butte tomorrow. Ernest K. Miller, chairman, said Legion members of Silver Bow post will attend the flyers reception. Legionnaires and families perform hundreds of odd jobs ahead of the summer encampment, while women prepare a picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Ernest K. Miller
Legion Committee
Butte
Legion
Silver Bow Post
Lowlands
Girl Scouts Leave for Weekend Camp Castle Rock
Sixteen Girl Scouts under Mrs. L. M. Van Etten depart for Camp Castle Rock south of Butte for a weekend of Scout games camp lore signaling and related activities. Miss Eva Hansen assists with the delegation. The list of participants includes Dorothea Dolman Ursula Chapman Hazel Cann Velma Burgin Mabel Bennetts Dorothy Bennetts Dorothy Batten Esther Smith June Searle Dolores Richards Mary Vrofovich Rose Quigley Margaret Maier Phyllis Maddock Mary Lucero and Vera Hoskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. van Ftten
Camp
Castle Rock
Butte
van Etten
Eva Hansen
Dorothea Dolman
Ursula Chapman
Hazel Cann
Velma Burgin
Mabel Bennetts
Dorothy Bennetts
Dorothy Batten
Esther Smith
June Searle
Dolores Richards
Mary Vrofovich
Rose Quigley
Margaret Maier
Phyllis Maddock
Mary Lucero
Vera Hoskins
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice E Petit in Butte
The Rev J Osbun Phillips officiated yesterday at the funeral for Mrs. Alice E Petit former Butte matron who died at Sunnyside Washington. Her body moved from her daughter Mrs Elmer A Showmaker s residence 517 South Idaho Street to White s funeral home for last rites at 2 o clock with many old friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Osbun Phillips
Alice E. Petit
Butte
Sunnyside
Wash
Elmer A. Showmaker
South
Idaho Street
White
Window-breaking vandals cost Butte schools over 1200
Butte school district No 1 reports 457 panes damaged across 20 buildings in 1930 31 with Butte High leading at 80 and Washington Junior High at 42. Garfield Perier calls vandals elusive as nightime breakages continue, shocking parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Garfield B. Perier
Butte High School
Washington Junior High
Longfellow
Mr. Perier
Perier
End of Judge Carroll civil term nears completion
The spring civil calendar in Judge W F Carroll s court is nearing its close with all 40 trials disposed of over four weeks. Twenty four jurors were excused after selecting a jury for the final case, the suit of Thomas J O Neill against Clara Ambrosetti, leaving 12 to be released after verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EF. Carroll
Department of Court
Carroll
Thomas J. O'Neill
Clara Ambrosetti
Wife Charges Beatings in Suit for Divorce
Leona King sues Cornelius King in district court alleging frequent beatings threats to life and settled aversion. She seeks custody of two sons alimony of 50 dollars per month and an absolute decree. They wed October 7 1921 in Preston Idaho.
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Leona King
Cornelius King
Preston
Idaho
Mary Colligan
Thomas Colligan
W. E. Carroll
American War Mothers honor departed Butte members at YMCA
Silver Bow chapter No. 2 American War Mothers held memorial services at the YMCA in Butte for deceased war mothers. The program featured readings by Betty Lou Manley, Helen Hoffman, Ity Clare, Davy, and Conrad Makinson, with vocal solos by H Nordlee and a piano solo by Margaret septs. Arrangements were led by president Mrs. Sam FE. Davis, aided by officers including Mrs. George Oewisli and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow
Butte
Mary Dunn
Gold Star
Estelle Matthews
Mary Ryan
Mary Louise Samsonce
Napa Bonner
Mary Patterson
Betty Lou Manley
Helen Hoffman
Ity Clare
Davy
Conrad Makinson
H. Nordlee
Margaret Septs
Sam FE. Davis
George Oewisli
H. Estey
A. Davies
Vacation church school opens at Mountain View Methodist
Beginning Monday morning June 8, Mountain View Methodist hosts a three week daily vacation church school from 9 to 11 45 each weekday for ages 4 to 13 in three departments kindergarten primary and junior senior. Mrs Adele Place leads the junior senior division with assistants, while Miss Mildred McCoy heads the primary department and Miss Lois Hoar with Miss Muriel Brown oversee kindergarten. Music is directed by Miss Marguerite Manning. Courses include Bible memory work Bible stories posters dramatizations clay modeling wood sand table work construction paper flag drills supervised play and map work. No tuition, but an offering will defray expenses.
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Mountain View Methodist Church
Adele Place
Marion Prowe
Ruby Edwards
Marie Wagner
Judith Franzen
Mildred Harvey
Elva Brown
G. A. Morrison
Seward Prater
Harold Schaal
Mildred McCoy
Henrica Rogers
Charlotte Giles
Phoebe Paul
Clara Tacoma
Elsie Chisholm
Vera Stodden
Lois Hoar
Muriel Brown
Virginia Foster
Marguerite Manning
Butte Chamber invites Lindberghs to stop in town
A telegram from the Butte Chamber of Commerce aviation committee invites Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife to pause in Butte on their proposed flight to Japan. Signed by Kenneth B. Salisbury, the message requests itinerary details and whether the route will pass through Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Lindbergh
Butte
Japan
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Aviation Committee
Chamber
Kenneth B. Salisbury
Long Island
N. Y
Dwight L. Morrow
Butte Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee
Mrs. Lindbergh
Montana
28 Win Diplomas at St. Josephs School
Twenty eight eighth grade graduates at St. Josephs parochial school received diplomas in a Thursday ceremony. A short program featured students from all grades. many parents and friends attended. Graduates include Agnes Omara, Sarah McCartan, Kathryn Kirby, Patricia Rodgers, Margaret Castro, Lois Clayton, Irma LeCourse, Marie Millan, Irene Prothero, Rita McCarthy, Rosemary McManus, Mary Boyle, Alice Hanley, Agnes Kugawa, Joseph McGrath, Willard Boam, Thomas Brennan, Jack Mack, Homer Morgan, Jack Bermingham, James Reilly, Joseph Michalsky, Raymond Gross, Roy Cummings, Albert Davenport, Arthur Connor, Robert Russell, Jack Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Parochial School
Agnes Omara
Sarah McCartan
Kathryn Kirby
Patricia Rodgers
Margaret Castro
Lois Clayton
Irma LeCourse
Marie Millan
Irene Prothero
Rita McCarthy
Rosemary McManus
Mary Boyle
Alice Hanley
Agnes Kugawa
Joseph McGrath
Willard Boam
Thomas Brennan
Jack Mack
Homer Morgan
Jack Bermingham
James Reilly
Joseph Michalsky
Raymond Gross
Roy Cummings
Albert Davenport
Arthur Connor
Robert Russell
Jack Clark
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Brannon
Silver Bow County
Legionnaires
BOY Scouts
Petit Rites
W. £. Carroll
Cworge
A. McDonald
Mountain View
Lindberghs
ST. Josephs School
East Park Street
East Second Street
Harrison Avenue
North Main Street
Eclipse
Underwood
Hamie
Kar Hep
Raat
Shd
The
Royal Bakery
Eureka
Angel Food of Bread
East Park
Main
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