County Picnic Huge Success
The county farm bureau picnic drew a record crowd at Legion park with broad county turnout and pleasant weather. Brockton's tug of war teams won, local youth races saw winners from Poplar and Brockton, and Hon. Scott Leavitt delivered a notable address on flood control irrigation and wheat marketing. This recap highlights the day’s events and leadership remarks with emphasis on community hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Legion Park
Poplar
William Smith
Hank Skrivan
R. B. Spencer
Dale Lund
Wolf Point
Smith
Skrivan
Pershing Nine
Scott Leavitt
Congress
Montana
St. Lawrence
Leavitt
Great Lakes
Atlantic
St. Lawrence River
Missouri River
Canada
United States
Air Mail Reception for Capt Lindbergh
The Postel Bulletin urges postmasters to inform all local masters of a nationwide air mail reception for Capt Charles A Lindbergh upon his return to the United States, expected to arrive in Washington by June 48. The notice cites Lindbergh’s air mail service with the Post Office and requests dissemination of the proposal to communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States
Post Office Department
Atlantic
Washington
Organize for Seventh Annual W P Stampede
The Wolf Point Stampede planning session met at the Commercial club to finalize organization for the 1927 show. W T Stennes was elected chair of the general committee with O Johnson as secretary and A V Appelgren as treasurer. John H Appelgren moved to the soliciting committee and W A Rogers joined the general committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
W. T. Stennes
O. ©. Johnson
A. V. Appelgren
John H. Appelgren
W. A. Rogers
Appelgren
May rainfall outlook boosts Roosevelt county crops
May rainfall averaged about 5 inches across Roosevelt county with districts from Benrud to Brockton recording 4.06 to 6.04 inches. Soil moisture depths reached 26 to 60 inches in spring plowed land, giving crop prospects a better tone than in years. Observers from Bainville Froid Culbertson Lundville Poplar McCabe Brockton and government stations report regional totals and depths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benrud
Brockston
Roosevelt County
Fort Buford
Fie
County Extension Office
Oscar Nelson
Bainville
Andrew Harbo
Froid
Otto Waldo
Culbertson
John Dorgan
Veda E. LaRoche
Lundville
Government Agency
Poplar
Missouri June Rise Strains White City Ferry Operations
The Missouri river flood surge continues at high levels, with swift currents hindering the White City ferry from completing trips. Erosion intensifies along the loop west of Oldtown as water eases slightly on Thursday, signaling ongoing flood impacts and navigation challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
White City
Oldtown
Plans for Dedication of Roosevelt Highway
The Montana Roosevelt Highway division outlines plans for a large dedication celebration upon completion of the route over Roosevelt Pass in the Rocky Mountains. A motorcade from Chicago is discussed and a state committee is assembling leadership including G. M. Moss, Frank Cowan, C. H. Jennings, and A. L. Jordan. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. may deliver the dedicatory address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefish
Montana
Roosevelt Pass
Rocky Mountains
New York
State Association
Chicago
Association
G. M. Moss
Frank Cowan
Havre
C. H. Jennings
A. L. Jordan
Columbia Falls
Jordan
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Chamberlin and Levine welcomed in Kottbus after diversion
Clarence D. Chamberlin and Charles A. Levine landed in Kottbus Germany after forced fuel stop. Police protected the airmen as crowds cheered the transatlantic travelers in a warm reception. They planned repairs to the Columbia and looked toward Berlin while diplomats arrived with messages of congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kottbus
Germany
Clarence D. Chamberlin
Charles A. Levine
Bellanca
Columbia
Brandenburg
Berlin
Klinge
Kotthus
Chamberlin
le Bourget
Lindbergh
Croydon
Kreuz
Dewitt C. Poole
Poole
German Air League
Levine
Derailment Victim Likely Sco bey Boy Near Fort Benton
State dailies report a young man killed near Fort Benton when an off tank car detached from a derailed train and crushed him against another car. The victim is thought to be Pat Burke’s son from Sco bey. a Seabey post office box number found on the body matched Burke’s box, tying him to the route to verify identity. Mr Burke, notified, traveled to Wolf Point arriving at 1:00 am Thursday to confirm if the deceased was his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Bet
Ton
Pat Burke
Burg
Scobey
Seabey
Fort Benton
Burke
Wolf Point
P. F. Burke
Swing Fatality Near Bainville Kills 18 Month Old
Kiesner Verne Palmer, the 18 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D A Palmer, six miles north of Bainville, died after a swing rope twisted around her neck caused a fatal fall on Wednesday. The mother found the child shortly after the accident and the physician declared death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiesner Verne
D. A.palmer
Bainville
Invitation to Man Nu Lee Peace Council in Wisconsin
Martin Mitchell of this city received an invitation to attend the Man Nu Lee Peace Council and Franchise celebration at Wausau Wisconsin from August 1 to 7. Indians from many nations and reservations are expected to attend to celebrate the granting of citizenship. President Coolidge is hoped to attend, nicknamed The White Father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Mitchell
Wausau
Wisconsin
President Coolidge
Make Home in Brockton
Mr and Mrs Virgil Albert have established their home in Brockton where he serves as manager of the yards for Monarch Lumber Co. Mrs Albert and the children remained here until school closed and have now joined Mr Albert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Virgil Albert
Monarch Lumber Co
Albert
Births Reported For Swedbere and Bridges Families
To Mr and Mrs J P Swedbere a son was born on Friday June 3. To Mr and Mrs Burr Bridges a daughter was born Tuesday June 7. The Bridges family resides north of Poplar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Swedbere
Burr Bridges
Minstrel Show Planned for Lund Barn Saturday Evening
A minstrel show will be held Saturday evening June 11 at the Lund barn with a prelock event, followed by a dance and an inch. Ladies are requested to bring cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lund Barn
Fatal auto spill claims life of Charles Edwards
Charles Edwards about 43 died from a brain concussion after a Dodge overturned on Roosevelt highway seven miles east of here. His wife and several passengers were injured. witnesses said Edwards appeared intoxicated before losing control. An inquest was held by Justice Gordon and Deputy County Attorney Foot. the body remained held awaiting disposal orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edwards
Roosevelt Highway
Here
Edwards
Ters
Clayton
Gordon
Foot
J. C. de Wane
Shamley
W. ©. Tatem
Baker
William Neal
Peg" Jones
Tatem
Bob Witt
Fleath
Edward
Lindbergh Sails Home After Effective Welcome Farewell
The Memphis receives Lindbergh after a delayed baggage voyage from Paris via Cherbourg on the U S cruiser Memphis. He and Admiral Burrage share a relaxed welcome aboard the ship, with the aviator treated to a dinner in the forward citadel and granted a long sleep later. Also notes Wolf Point high school graduation with 27 students completing the course, valedictorian Nellie Fink and salutatorian Elida Smith among twenty five graduates, with a program including prayers, solos, and diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Memphis
Lindbergh
Liek
Paris
Cherbourg
Wome
Himelf
Benjamin Mahoney
Wolf Point High School
Nellie Fink
Elida Smith
Robert Moore
Ellen Appeleren
Edwin Erickson
Cleo Flint
Dorothy Gilligan
William Hilde
Anna Heinrichs
Ruth Herman
Florence Hubbard
Kay Lang
Ely McCown
Claude Nichol
Anna Mutler
Hazle Chapman
Martha Opheim
Melvin Ryge
Charles Rothert
Funk
Robert L. Moore
Hugh N. Marron
Vida's Big Fourth of July Program Highlights
The event opens at 10:00 with street sports including 100 yard dash for men and 50 yard dashes for boys under 13 and for girls, along with races for various ages and a potato race. prizes range from 5 to 15 dollars, music by Vida Syncopators, moving pictures, a greased pole contest, and a relay and pony races. Wolf Point ferry operates 8 a.m. to 5 a.m. with a fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. and a dance from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Poplar
Paul Lund
Nickwall
Sand Creek
Vida Syncopators
Wolf Point Ferry
Cultivate Early Conserve Moisture In Montana Wheat Prep
Agronomist A J Ogaard of the Montana extension service urges immediate plowing or cultivation to conserve moisture. Summer fallowing reduces dryness, smother weeds, and improves soil for 1928 wheat plans. Benefits include moisture conservation, weed eradication, soil fertility, and better labor distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ogaard
Montana Extension Service
Mr. Ogaard
Montana Wheat Grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Capt. Lindbergh
George Piercy
Einar Bentsen
McCabe
Earl Goin
Gordon F. Davis
HI Se
Chamberlain
Blue Police
Edwards’ Passen
William Baker
W. C. Tatem
Claude
Floyd Nichol
Neal
Third Street
Cruser Memphis
Sam
Vida
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