Wolf Point Airways set to form with J F Cook driving
A local firm plans incorporation as Wolf Point Airways Corporation to enter commercial aviation. J F Cook spearheads the effort, returning after aviation training in Detroit to join the new venture. A hangar and plane are planned with possible second aircraft, stock partly subscribed, and a agency sought for a lower priced model. Commercial aviation grows nationwide, seen as a major future investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Cook
Wolf Point Airways Corporation
Local Wrestler Tom Alley Heads to Australia Tour
Tom Alley once based in Wolf Point is now in Sydney on a world tour path. He arrived April 28 and reported five matches ahead in a wrestling tournament before moving on to South Africa. Alley weighs about 200 pounds and is praised for experience and cleverness as he faces strong opponents. Mrs Alley and their son stay with relatives at Outlook during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Alley
Wolf Point
Australia
Alley
the Herald
Sydney
New South Wales
South Africa
Tom
Utah
Divorces Granted in Local Court Custody Awards Made
At a law and motion session in district court on Wednesday Clara Flynn was granted a divorce and custody of her minor daughter. Luella Crowe received a divorce from Richard Crowe with custody of their minor daughter. Louise Bruguer of Brockton was granted a divorce from Leo Bruguer and the minor child was awarded to the mother. Annulment case Smith versus Bauer continued to the next law and motion day on June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Clara Flynn
Flynn
Luella Crowe
Richard Crowe
Louise Bruguer
Brockton
Leo Bruguier
Smith
Wolf Point Baseball Tales Spark Local Mystery
A strange creature rumor circulates in Vida and Wolf Point, with witnesses claiming to have seen the Wolf Point Ball club near the west edge of town. Connie Schenkenberger is jokingly blamed for harboring the beast as villagers debate its existence. Turn to page Cot L for more.
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Vida
Wolf Point
Connie Schenkenberger
Connie
Community meetings to screen Sleepy Valley film
The County Extension Agent will discuss topics of rural interest at Farm Bureau showings of The Romance of Sleepy Valley. Meetings are in Divide on June 14 at 8:00 p m Boyd school, Bredette June 15, Mineral Beach June 16. A Warden, County Agent.
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Farm Bureau
Sleepy Valley
Divide
Boyd School
Bredette
A. W. Warden
Strong groups back Wheeler in reelection bid
Washington notes Sen Wheeler wins broad support from farm and labor groups and traveling men. He has strong endorsements from railroad brotherhoods officers, the American Federation of Labor, and farm relief advocates including George N Peek and Chester C Davis, who headed Montana’s agriculture department under former Gov Dixon, now a GOP Senate candidate.
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H. &. C. Bryant
Washington
Sen
Wheeler
Railroad Brotherhoods
American Federation of Labor
George N. Peek
Chester C. Davis
Davis
Department of Agriculture of
Montana
Joseph M. Dixon
Senate
Turkey Growers Plan Sheridan Roosevelt Daniels Co Op
Plentywood hosts a Saturday meeting to form an incorporated Turkey Growers Association. The group will market turkeys for growers in Sheridan Roosevelt and Daniels counties on a non stock non profit basis. A board was elected plans set for incorporation before the season and a picnic with talks on production at Wolf Creek Hall June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Roosevelt
Daniels Counties
Plentywood
Sheridan County Association
Roosevelt County
Henry Clark
Bainville
Culbertson
Daniels
Wolf Creek Community Hall
Wolf Creek Hall
Sheridan County
Cooperative Selling Association
A. W. Warden
County Fair Plans Seen For September Start
Frank Lannister attended a county fair board meeting at Culberts. The board concluded funds won’t cover a full fair this fall but will begin with farm exhibits and other features. A county corn slow event is planned for September with an architect specializing in fair layouts to assess grounds and draft improvements.
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Frank Lannister
County Fair Board
Culberts
Stockmen of N E Mont Meet in Glasgow
Leading stockmen from Hill Blaine Phillips Valley and Roosevelt counties gathered in Glasgow for the third annual Northern Montana Stockmen's association meeting. Sessions, banquet, and boxing event followed, with notes on membership, depredations, and proposed legal reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow Courier
Hill
Blaine
Phillips
Valley
Roosevelt
Glasgow
Montana Stockmen’s Association
Court House
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
Odd Fellows Hall
Methodist Aid Society
Ball Park
Aemlican Legion
W. C. Blackwood
John Etchart
Malta
Thomas A. Ross
Chinook
Roy R. Black
Hinsdale
Buckley
Blackwood
Methr Bers
Highwood Stockgrowers Association
Choteau County
KGCX Benefit Dance Set At Vida Hall
Station KGCX announced a benefit dance at Vida Hall on Saturday night June 16 to support the radio station. Ed Krebsbach noted Vida dances promise a first class floor and strong music, with KGCX providing entertainment, news and market quotes for the community. Proceeds help cover running costs while fans who cannot attend may still buy tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Krebsbach
Vida
KGCX
Vila
Vida Hall
Wolf Point Hatchery Logs Record Chick Output Milestone
The Wolf Point Hatchery reports a record season with around 26 000 chicks hatched and 6 000 more expected, using an incubator with over 12 000 eye capacity. V A Lovell notes a high live chick percentage and plans partial refilling as hatching continues. Lovell and Kurtz also pursue cod feed and hay ventures.
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Wolf Point
V. A. Lovell
Lovell
Messrs Lovell and
Kurtz
Rainy spells bring moisture to Montana district
Weather reports indicate scattered showers and some hard rain across parts of Montana. The east end saw a two hour shower last Monday afternoon while areas near Poplar experienced heavier rain and mud in travel. Nearby districts like Vida, Richey, and Cow Creek report good precipitation and continued light showers through midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Poplar
Fife Vida
Richey
Cow Creek
Ben Anderson
Mail
Circle
Commencement Exercises Hold 1928 Senior Class
The high school graduation for the class of 1928 filled the assembly and halls with an evening program that included a band, speeches by salutatorian Norma Littlefield and Governor J EB Erickson, diplomas for 27 graduates, and post ceremony reception with refreshments and dancing in the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Littlefield
J. EB. Erickson
Montana
Warde Littlefield
Russell Huxseal
Clase
Clasa Br
Livingston
Randall and Gusker
J. TB. Randyll
Heving
H. J. Cusker
Erickson
Clab
First Wheat from Circle Reported Lowled Out
Frank Steele and Fred Knithe journeyed to Circle on Wednesday reporting that the first car of wheat from Circle was loaded that day.
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Circle
Frank Steele
Fred Knithe
Circle's Great Railroad Day Proves Immense Success
Circle Montana celebrated the arrival of the Northern Pacific’s first passenger train in the Redwater valley with a large crowd. Thomas W. Duncan and Walter Burrell began a self funded canoe trek from Fort Benton to New Orleans via the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, planning to cover the journey by reporting news and photographs. The day featured a grand pageant, a long parade with vintage teams and stage drivers, a massive bowery auditorium, music by local bands, and speeches by Governor Hrickeen and M. L. Wilson among others, highlighting regional pride and railroad growth.
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Missouri River
Fort Benton
Montana
American Fur Company
Northwest
Mississippi
Waters
New Orleans
Thomas W.duncan
Walter Burrell
State University In
Missouri
Wolf Point
Circle
McCone County
Lttle
Vida
Redwater Valley
Northern Pacific
Glendive
N. P
Northern Pacific Railway
Geo. McCone
Fort Peck
Black Hills
Bismarck
J. W. Bishop
Hamltin
J. L. Champlin
Mr. Champlin
Deadwood
Bishop
Minnesota
Terry Cowboy Band
Glendive Sehout
Garfield County
Innen Runi
Sentenced to Pen for Murder in Deer Lodge
Chas Seeds pleaded guilty to second degree murder for the April 7 shooting of Pete Proctor at Poplar while intoxicated. Judge Paul sentenced him to 12 to 25 years in Deer Lodge, to begin soon. Tom Simonson of Castle Rock country received a suspended sentence of two to four years and a $100 fine for branding cattle not his own.
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Chas. Seeds
Pete Proctor
Poplar
Paul
Deer Lodge
Tom Simonson
Castle Rock
Frye Farm Tour Planned for June Visit near Chelsea
A Frye and Company irrigation project near Chelsea opens to the public on June 16. Visitors will tour about 5,000 acres of brush land conversion using 44 inch furrows, stumps cleared, and an electrically driven centrifugal pump delivering 15,900 gallons per minute. Organized by the Chelsea Commercial Club and local agricultural offices, registration begins at 2:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fear
Frye & Company
Chessea
Fear
Chelsea
Lass
Theough Fowe
Frye
Pearsisn
Vbt
Porlar Commercial Club
A. T
Peterson enters race for sheriff in McCone County
N C Peterson a well known farmer in southern McCone County announces as Republican candidate for sheriff and is said to have large support. He is conducting an active county wide campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C. Peterson
Sorthern McCone County
Scobey Golfers Set for Sunday Meet
Scobey golfers from the northern town are due Sunday for a return match with Wolf Point and are anticipated to deliver strong play. The Scobey Mayers arrive in enthusiastic form, while Richey players planned to attend but rain delayed them. Wolf Point clubs look toward the Willmar district tournament set for June 17 and 18.
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Golf Eru
Scobey
Trim Richey
Wolf Point
Willstar
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Jim Cook
Detroit
Vida-Wolf Point
Turkey
N.E. Mont
Dance Vida Hall
Simonson
Frye Farm
N. C. Peterson
Mccone
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