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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1929

Page

7

Three Lodges Attend Big Meeting in City

Three lodges King George Peace and Harmony and Victoria of Sons of St George joined at Pythian Castle for an officers installation. E. Jane of King George presided with Kenneth Harris of Peace and Harmony assisting. over 100 members attended. New officers listed for each lodge with addresses and roles, followed by luncheon and an impromptu program. Ernest Worden of Victoria acted as master of ceremonies.

King George Peace and Harmony Victoria Lodges Sons of St. George Pythian Castle E. Jane King George Lodge Kenneth Harris Peace and Harmony Lodge E. J. Liddicoat J. Minear C. Curtis William Stevens William Dunstan W. Symons George Trevenna T. Hoar H. Barrett T. Davey John Mitchell Inner Sentinel Outer Sentinel J. Tippett Ervine, Pascoe W. H. Goodland Lie Barker John Tickel Lyman Benney W. J. Vigus Garfield Perry John Jones William Barnicoat Victoria Lodge J. Bodilly William Vigers Ed Prisk Thomas Harvey George Northam Fred Roberts Oater John Nance Ben Pascoe Oates Ernest Worden

County reports care of the poor costs and trends

The county spent 261512.49 dollars last year on care for the needy and indigent. Since January 1, expenditures reached 88550.39 dollars. Average monthly cost runs about 17250 dollars with higher winter fuel needs and reductions in summer as some individuals can perform light work.

City plans four new special districts in Butte

Butte city council intends to create four special improvement districts numbered 363 to 366 to pave East Platinum street and Montana and Washington alleys and install street lighting. Public protest date is July 3 with bids to follow if protests are insufficient. The move reflects growing public support for districts and introduces a revolving fund to cover any shortfalls.

Butte W. G. Maloney Board of Aldermen Platinum Street Utah Avenue Main Street Idaho South Washington Park Silver Streets Montana Silver

Wisdom Highway Opens for Travel to Big Hole Battlefield

The Wisdom highway to the Big Hole battlefield is now open for traffic officials report. John B Taylor Deer Lodge National Forest supervisor said the route includes noted scenic points and the Bitter Root valley and is among the state's most beautiful drives. Marshall C Ramsey region ranger cited road in first class condition for auto traffic to guard against default on improvement levies.

Big Hole Battlefield John B. Taylor Deer Lodge National Forest Bitter Root Marshall C. Ramsey Taylor

Skalkaho Road Near Opening This Week

Hope of opening Skalkaho road by June 15 is voiced by road crews. Summit work continues from both sides with Ravalli county workers near the top. Charles W. Hardy reports a week of sun should reduce lingering snow. Estimators predict record rubber goods exports from the United States in 1929.

Hamilton Skalkaho Road Ravalli County Charles W. Hardy Stoney Lake Divide United States

Butte Delegates Return From Northwest Advisory Board Meet

The Northwest Regional Advisory board meeting concluded in Billings with large crowds. Montana shippers and railway representatives praised cooperation and forecast strong transport demand, especially for farm products, boosting business prospects for the year.

Northwest Regional Advisory Board Billings M. G. Murray Milwaukee Railroad Butte C. E. McMillen John A. McMillan Northern Pacific Railway Henry Coulam Union Pacific Railway Coulam C. E. Brooks Oregon Short Line Pocatello

Widow pensions total $6,130 for Silver Bow county

A total of $6,130 will be paid this month in widow's pensions in Silver Bow county. Pensions range from $20 to $50 monthly based on dependents. A total of 236 women are on the rolls for June payments, which will be disbursed June 17.

Silver Bow

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