Two Drowned in High Creek Near Scobey
In northeastern Valley county on West Fork river between Opheim and Richland, Mrs. Moore of Opheim and her 1 year old son drowned while wading swollen waters at a washed out bridge. The five surviving children endured two days in a wagon with minimal food and shelter before a neighbor found them. The mother’s body was recovered at Scobey. the boy’s body remains missing. The family recently moved to Opheim and faced destitution.
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Scobby
West Fork
Opheim
Richland
Valley County
Daniels County
Scobey
Marron Invited to Speak at International Crime Conference
Attorney Hugh N. Marron received an invitation to address the seventh International Anti Crime conference in Nelson British Columbia June 16 to 18. Judge Charles H. Leavy, Spokane based chair of the Northwest Sheriffs and Police association program committee, sent the invitation. Marron cannot attend due to a ready-made motor tour with his family lasting several weeks.
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Hugh N. Marron
Nelson
B. C
Charles H. Leavy
Superior Court
State of Washington
Spokane
Leavy
Northwest Sheriffs and Police Association
Marron
John Appelgren Loses Valuable Saddle Horse Rex
A valuable saddle horse named Rex belonging to Mayor and Mrs John Appelgren was stolen last Friday night from Stam pede grounds. The thief also took a Miles City saddle from the Klinkermer barn. Authorities have clues but no arrest. Rex is a sorrel horse about 1100 pounds with a C on the left shoulder. Anyone with information should contact Wolf Point authorities.
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Rex
John Appeleren
Miles City
Appelerens
Klinkhemmer
Hex
Wolf Point
Ladies Aid at Folden's meeting announced
The Ladies Aid will gather at Bernhard Folden's farm on Sunday, June 5, around 7 PM. Rev. QO Flugstad from Everett Washington will attend and speak. All are welcome. Services will be in Norwegian.
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Bernhard Folden
QO. Flugstad
Everett
Wash
Missouri River Swells in June Rise Threatening Crossings
The Missouri River is much higher than a week ago with warm western weather likely to push it higher. Banks are being cut at several points and the southside ferry landing remains unusable. The Vida telephone line is out and cannot be restrung until waters recede. Southside tower poles have been moved back from the river.
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Missouri
Vida
Main Street Mud Discussed as Project Advances
Members of the Commercial club briefed on Wolf Point bridge action and Federal highway engineer review. Mayor Appelgren urged cooperation with the city council as committee was named to pursue Main Street surfacing before Stampede. Wisconsin Highways expert Francis Cannon praised the gasoline tax funded progress and road marking system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Secretary
W. L. Young
A. W. Huxsel
State Highway Commission
Helena
Commission
Wolf Point
Federal
Erickson
Secretary of State
Main Street
Appeleren
Sherman Hotel
Fourth Street
O. T. Stennes
A. T. Listug
Appelgren
Apneleren
Wisconsin
Francis A. Cannon
Milwaukee
Cannon
Bjorgens Leave Wolf Point for Red Lodge Venture
Mr and Mrs E F Bjorgen and daughter depart Wolf Point by car for Red Lodge to locate and join in a Wiseinese venture with Economy Drug Co They resided in Wolf Point about ten years and the community wishes them success Mrs Jesse West of Poplar visited her sister Miss Vera Smith in Wolf Point this week
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Red Lodge
E. Bjorgen
Bjorgen
Widsinese
Economy Drug Company
Wolf Point
Jesse West of
Poplar
Vera Smith
War Heroes Honored In Memorial Day Observance
American war heroes who fell in action were honored in a Memorial Day program at the Liberty theatre, with remaining services held at the city park due to flooded roads. School children led the procession, performed In Flanders Field, and heard Judge D. Borton speak on national strength before a color guard and firing squad.
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Liberty Theatre
City Park
United States
Legion
Charles Simons
The
Liberty
Flanders Field
Vida Readies Its Fourth Of July Celebration
Harry Stebbins reports Vida will again celebrate the Fourth with new and interesting features. Vida is known for thorough planning and is expected to attract a large crowd as many locals prepare to attend.
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Vida
Harry Stebbins
Senior class of 1927 closes with Lutheran church service
The week opened with the Senior class closing events. On Sunday evening the baccalaureate was held at 8 oclock in the Lutheran church with Rev. A C Johnson delivering the sermon. Mrs G H Flint and Mrs Bert Norby sang solos and the Lutheran choir provided additional music. Class Day followed Tuesday evening in the high school assembly. The program titled A Scene from King Arthurs Court drew a packed crowd.
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A. C. Johnson
G. H. Flint
Bert Norby
Lutheran
Robert Moore
Memorial Day Observance Plea for Closed Businesses
A West Point memorial notice urges citizens to honor fallen soldiers by keeping businesses closed on Memorial Day. The Leonard Dethman Post 92 American Legion asks locals to attend services and refrain from work to respect the day’s observance.
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West Point
Leonard Dethman
American, Legion
Lindbergh Lands in London Crowds Overwhelm Airdrome
Captain Charles A. Lindbergh landed the Spirit of St. Louis at Croydon Airport after a 3:30 pm takeoff from Brussels. Crowds of more than 100,000 surged onto the field, forcing police to struggle to clear space as the airman was mobbed on arrival. A dramatic scene of chaos and rescue followed before Lindbergh was escorted to reception.
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Croydon
Eng
Charles A. Lindbergh
Brussels
London
Croydon Ayrdrome
Tte
Lindbergh
St. Louis
Pellmell
Lustre Farm land section sells for eighteen thousand
J T LaFon, longtime Lustre farmer since 1916, announces sale of his farm chattels on June 11. He has sold two half section farms, one to Peter Dick for 10 000 and the other to Henry Franz of Mountain Lake Minnesota for 8 000, signaling rising demand in northeastern Montana farmland.
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J. T. LaFon
Mr. LaFon
Peter Dick
Henry Franz
Mountain Lake
Minn
Montana
Roosevelt County Farm Bureau Picnic at Poplar
Roosevelt County Farm Bureau picnic scheduled for Poplar features Leavitt as main speaker with congressional talk on agricultural issues. Morning horseshoe contests and free coffee, afternoon Gilbertson band concert, races, novelty events, and a Pershing team challenge at Legion Park. Evening dances planned in pavilion with top local musicians and ample recreation for families.
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A. W. Warden
Scott Leavitt
Culbertean
Pavillion
Roosevelt County Farm Bureau
Poplar
Legion Park
Hanson
Washington
Leavitt
Montans
Graduates at Morris Minnesota High School
Thomas J. Delahunt a Morris High Senior will graduate from St Mar Minn High School on June Sth. His uncle T J Delahunt is in receipt of an invitation. Thomas brother and sister John and Mery attend the same school. Mr and Mrs B A Camrod and infant son plan a vacation to Buxton ND and Starbuck MN, traveling by train and car.
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Morris
Thomas J. Delahunt
St Mar. Minn
T. J. Delahunt
Thomas
John
Mery
BA Camrod
Buxton
N. Dy J
Starbuck
Minn
Mrs. Camrod
Minseapelis
Wettest May on record noted across state counties
May precipitation shattered records with McCone County leading as the wettest spot. Farmer Ed Schillinger, new cooperative meteorological observer, reports 9.14 inches for May with 45 degree mean temp, eight clear days, and heavy ground saturation. Projections hint at a strong crop year despite the historic moisture.
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Lindbergh
Atlantic
Ireland
McCone
Ed Schillinger
Wolf Point
Vida
Department of Agriculture
the Herald
Schillinger
Cooperative Meteorological Observer
McCone County
Lewistown
Great Falls
Havre
Sidney
Rainville
Williston
Williston Herald
Calvin Rogers Elected Legion Commander at Local Post
Calvin Rogers, a prominent local businessman, was elected commander of Leon hard Dethmann Post No. 22 of the American Legion at a special Tuesday night meeting for the year starting June 1. Elected officials include vice commander Dr J R Burgess adjuvant Ed Prendergast historian C P Swedberg sergeant at arms Robert Balbinot chaplain Rev A C Johnson.
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Calvin Rogers
Leonhard Dethmann
American Legion
J. R. Burgess
Ed Prendergast
P. Swedberg
Robert Balbinot
A. C. Johnson
Brockton Men Issue Tug Of War Challenge
Six Brockton men prepare to pull against a Brockton team at the Roosevelt County Farm Bureau picnic in Poplar on June 5. I A Storm leads the Brockton squad with heavyweights invited from Leuridson and the north country. aim is a 200 pound plus average. Community leaders urged to field their strongest man to outpull Storm as the event closes the program.
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Brockton
Roosevelt County
Farm Bureau
Poplar
I. A. Storm
Leuridson Brothers
Victor Johnson
Storm
Plac
Births to Mr and Mrs Oscar Munson in Poplar area
A baby weighing ten pounds was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Oscar Munson who live north of Poplar. Mrs Munson is currently at the Burnison home in the city.
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Oscar Munson
Poplar
Munson
Burnison
City
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High Creek
H.M. Marron
John Appelgren
Folden
Judge Borton
A. N. Marron
D. Borton
Glasgow
A. O. Johnson
Lutheran Church
Lindy’s
Channel
Croydon Field
Hobbiew
Ambae Eador
Alanson Rt. Hewebten
Samuel Hoare
Lardy Hoare
Lady Hoare
Bureau
Pershing Community Hall
Bross
Poplar Diamond
Steve Dorgan
Pershing
Mitton
Roncevelt
Poplar Legion Park
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