03 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Wolf Point Herald
Location
Wolf Point, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1928
Page
1
The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department announces its annual ball near Lincoln's Birthday on Friday February 10. Proceeds fund firefighting equipment while the community enjoys a social night with affordable tickets and new features planned by the committee to boost interest and support.
A pair of close games between Wolf Point and Poplar will fill the high school gym next Tuesday evening February 7. Local fans are urged to attend to see two well matched, scrappy teams in a clean contest and enjoy exciting basketball.
A four o'clock Thursday morning blaze consumed an Oldtown agency building at the south edge of West Point. Firefighters lacked water due to no pressure, and the old structure housed Sub-Agent Green's office. Some Indian records were destroyed as flames prevented safe storage. Officials believe the fire started from an overheated tank and exploded.
A series of birth notices lists several families welcoming newborns. Carol Lorraine arrived to Rey and Mrs A. 0. Johnson at Burnison's hospital on a Sunday morning. A girl born to Pansy and Bert Hilge Glashaw of Poplar on a Saturday. L. A. Halliburton welcomed a daughter on January 31. A boy born to Guy Low Dog on February 1. The Beck Vida family announced a baby girl on February 1 at Mrs. Burnison's hospital.
The Herald asks readers to submit news and paid items by Wednesday noon to ease deadlines. Editor, business manager, reporters, and staff will work 9am to 1pm Monday to Thursday. News from churches schools and lodges should arrive by Wednesday noon.
Congressman Scott Leavitt urged the House roads committee to pass the Colton bill to accelerate highway construction on federal lands in fourteen western states. He noted Montana holds about one third of its land federally owned and that 35 percent of forest land income goes to counties with forests. The bill would add 3.5 million dollars annually for three years, with Montana receiving about 262 thousand dollars yearly for projects beyond current authorizations. He warned the federal timetable could stretch 25 years for national forest highways and 10 years for roads in these areas.
A delegation from Wolf Point attended a large Poplar oil meeting with about 70 people present. They reported an enthusiastic crowd as drilling continues at the Poplar dome with two expert crews, aiming for possible oil at 2000 to 3200 feet while noting no water yet and pockets of bath indicating oil.
Arrangements were made for initiating a Sons of Norway lodge on Wednesday with many prospective members present but the meeting was postponed due to missing blanks. A new date will be announced later.
Wolf Point defeated Bainville 26 to 14 as the Wolves, led by LaRoque and Herman, built a stronger offense after a tight first half. Bainville relied on seniors and the Romo duo, while Bainville failed at the line with 2 of 10 free throws.
Attorney Jess H Stevens of Shelby seeks broad public cooperation to circulate and explain an initiative measure. A Great Falls conference discussed drafting a bill to limit earnings of public utilities in Montana to about 8 percent annually on utility property used, with readers urged to offer suggestions and assist in dissemination.
Harry H Tule of Culbertson county chair reports a complete drive summary with 156 memberships in the county. Wolf Fount 4 members Vonlat 49 Culbert gen 27 Brocktem 18 McCabe 5. Mrs C L Marshall and daughter Joan Virginia and Hasemary will visit Palo Alto California for several months with their parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Jesse Barnes.
Senator B K Wheeler announces a competitive exam for Coast Guard cadet appointments. He urges Montana boys to compete and asks for wide publicity of the notice found in this issue.
Charles Paddock, famed sprinter and coach in the film High School Hero, appears at Liberty Theatre Thursday and Saturday with a Thursday matinee. The picture portrays modern youth, highlighting athletics as a core part of school life and personal development.
A Tuesday Masonic session drew a large turnout with a Froid delegation. John Dahl of Froid Bert Norby and Charlie Coulter were Initiated. E Carey received the third degree Thursday. The Poplar team performed with Culbertson and Brockton members attending. McCone County Sheriff Floyd Davis and Deputy Jess Carr visited town via Vida.
The Wolf Point Commercial Club held its annual meeting at the Sherman hotel drawing about 150 attendees. Officers elected include President W. L. Young and Vice President A. W. Appelgren with a large turnout from Vida and local schools providing entertainment and lunch. The session featured reports by Secretary Charles Gordon and Treasurer Appelgren, praise for the bridge campaign, and remarks on aviation's growing importance.
Great Northern offers home seekers round trip tickets from February to December 1928 at one regular one way fare plus 2. Tickets go on sale every Tuesday to points in Minnesota North Dakota Montana and on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to points in Idaho Washington and Alberta. The plan aims to encourage settlement along the line with three weeks allowed for travel and stopovers both directions. The 1927 season is described as strong with good grain yields cattle prices and expanding livestock and dairy sectors in the region.
A large Assinniboine delegation met at Pharily Hall on Wednesday to elect two delegates for Washington. George Connors and Walter Clark won elimination votes and will travel to D C to meet Congress and the Indian bureau, joined by Yankton Sioux delegates Charles Thompson and Meade Steele.
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