Numerous Rains Improve Grain and Grass Prospects
Heavy and scattered showers across northeastern Montana boosted range, spring wheat, and garden prospects. Rain fell Tuesday and Wednesday in Culbertson Brockton and Wolf Point areas with reports of a near cloudburst washing fence posts in upper Sand Creek country. More rain is expected as conditions remain unsettled.
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Montana
Fiofd
Culbertson
Brockton
Wolf Point
Wolt
Benrnd
Upper
Sand Creek
Nickwall
Circle Killer Gets 25 Years In Murder Case
Jane and Henry Gilbertson, a 20 year old son, were in court as Gilbertson received a 25 year sentence from District Judge Frank P. Lieper for second degree murder in the killing of Nick Shahary, a McCone county farmer. Gilbertson confessed, recounting an afternoon of beer, a dispute over a machine, and the fatal shooting with a .22 rifle after Shahary struck him. The truck theft and wreck on the road followed the event.
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Circle
Jane
Henry Gilbertson
Frank P. Lieper
Nick Shahary
McCone County
Gilbertson
Monay
Shabary
Groh Farm Pear Circle
Local Men Join Montana Association Signups Online
Frank W. Lester of Stanford visited Wolf Point to sign up about a dozen local business and professional men for the new state organization. Micntana Association secretary Guy G. Every outlined a broad program focused on inside development and outside advertising, with seven departments led by capable volunteers to promote Montana’s growth and identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Lester
Stanford
Montana Association
Wolf Point
Mr. Lester
Guy G. Every
Micntana Association
Montana
Colorado
Pike's Peak
Tom Doerr Jr Arrested for Liquor Sale to Indian
Tom Doerr Jr. was arrested Thursday afternoon on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor to Andrew White of Poplar on June 6. He was taken to jail to await a hearing. Arresting agency officials were Chas Thompson, Martin Mitchell, and C. H. Renz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Dorrin
Tom Doerr, Jr
Andrew White
Poplar
Chas. Thompson
Martin Mitchel
C. H. Renz
Lewistown Lutheran convention names new leaders
John Listerad, B. J. Ferdina and John Appelgren returned from Lewistown after attending a Lutheran church convention held for several days. John Appelgren was elected president of the Lutheran Brotherhood. Mrs O R A Tallefson joined the executive board of the Women's Missionary Federation, with A G Johnson of Boreman as vice president. Rev E B Tallefson spoke on pastoral work and a psychiatry topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Listerad
B. J. Ferdina
John Appelgren
Lewistown
Tollefson
Lutheran Brotherhood
O R. A. Tallefson
Women’s Missionary Federation
A. OG. Johnson
Boreman
Wolf Point
B. Tallefson
Fiefd
C. Johnson
Bainville
Amon C. Johnson
Boxeman
H. Siqueland Vot
Glasgow
Guardsmen To Summer Camp At Camp Erickson Near Helena
The second platoon of Company B National Guard will entrain at 2 36 this afternoon for the guards encampment at Camp Erickson near Fort Harrison Helena. Training runs June 13 to June 27 with upwards of 100 officers and men of the 163rd Infantry Montana National Guard. Delegations from Scobey Bainville Culbertson and other points join special trains. page 2 column 4 provides routine two week details.
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Company B
National Guard
Camp Erickson
Fort Harrison
Helena
John R. Burgess
Leutenant
Alvin Borgert
James T. Brownlee
Milton Severson
Claud Clark
Philip Courchene
George B. Weeks
Mans Hreem
Ray Inglehart
Robert Lovell
John F. Williams
Donald Seth
Terry Booth
Garold Casterline
Daniel Deck
Robert Don¢hoo
Evert C. Ervin
Norris Fenne
Odin Fenne
Francis Olson
Johan Opheim Knuter
Opheim
Elmer J. Pipal
Lloyd Schafer
Robert C. Smith
George
Torkelson
Floyd B. Vine
Earl A. Woods
Norman Hauge
Wilbert Fadness
Fritz Mitchell
Donald Larson
Elmer Gits
Max Sommars
Scobey
Scobey and Froid
Batalion
Bainville
Culbertson
Pomar
Wolf Point
Glasgow
Harlem
Chinook
163Rd Infantry
Montana National Guard
Camp
Helena Record-Herald
Army Plane Fleet Seen At Glasgow Field
Glasgow hosted an army aviation spectacle when nineteen planes landed at the city air field around 11 a.m. last Saturday. After fueling with about 1200 gallons, pilots and crew were hosted by the Commercial club, then took off at 1:30 p.m. for Great Falls in groups of three, drawing a large crowd and hundreds of cars. The pilots wore parachutes, used as cushions, during the flight.
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R. B. Spencer
Glasgow
Commercial Club
Great Falls
Pennse
Roosevelt County 4-H Delegates to State Convention
Roosevelt county sends three club members and two leaders to the State 4-H convention with travel by Great Northern No 4 on June 14. They travel via Great Falls and Helena to Bozeman arriving June 15. expenses covered by railways. Delegates include Mrs. Charles Johnson Delbert Blair Catherine Conboy Latra Ware and Winfred Piercy. Sessions run June 16 to 19 with stops at Helena and Great Falls enroute.
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Hart
Roosevelt County
Great Northern
Great Falls
Helena
Bozeman
Threelub
Northern Pacific Railways
Charles Johnson
1.W. W
Rainville
Delbert Blair
Youths Take Groceries From Northwest Store
A theft of canned goods and candy occurred at the Northwest Service store, with items cached along Wolf Creek and later found by a group of boys. The case involves two youths and will likely be presented to Judge Paul at the next law and motion day session.
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Northwest
Wolf Creek
Paul
Farm Union Meeting Attendees at Richey Friday
Attendees of the Sunnyside local Farm Union meeting in Richey on Friday June 5 included Mr and Mrs Russell Harmon, Mr and Mrs Frank Good, Mr and Mrs Walter Good, Mr and Mrs Oscar Horsford and niece Anna Lee Horsford, Mr and Mrs Gust Bucholz, Miss Mildred and Alta Buchholtz, George Good, Ernest Spicer, Len Smith, and Mrs Resmus Halverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
Richey
Sunnyside
Russell Harmon
Frank Good
Walter Good
Oscar Horsford
Anna Lee Horsford
Gust Bucholz
Mildred
Alta Bucholz
George Good
Ernest Spicer
Len Smith
Resmus Halverson
Chicken-Killing Dogs In Southwest Section
An early morning disturbance in a neighborhood woke residents as two unlicensed dogs were seen leaving a yard with a fat hen. The owner reports about 20 chickens lost in the same manner. He pursued the marauders and shot one of the two dogs, but not the one with the chicken. The piece contrasts licensed, well trained dogs with useless others.
Johnsons return from Minnesota trip with new granddaughter
The O C Johnson family returned Tuesday from a ten day trip to Minnesota. They report good crop conditions in eastern North Dakota and Minnesota. They brought back six year old daughter of Mr Johnson's brother to live with them.
Lions Elect Officers At Monday Luncheon
Lions International held their annual election of officers during a Monday luncheon. New officers include President Frank M. Catlin, Vice President L L Jensen, Secretary C Johnson, directors A T Listie, Dr H B Cloud, L Marshall, tall twister Dr J C De Wane, lion tamer J L Dovey. Retiring president EB Krebsbach and secretary L Jensen lauded for steady club function. President to attend Montana state convention at Missoula on June 30 and July 1.
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Lions International
Frank M. Catlin
L L. Jensen
C. ©. Johnson
A. T. Listie
H. B. Cloud
L. Marshall
Tall Twister
J. ¢. de Wane
J. L. Dovey
EB Krebsbach
L. Jensen
Equity ALSN Shows Profit and Stable Growth
The Equity Cooperative Association, a farmers stock company active since 1916, issued a May 20 1981 statement confirming profits amid adverse market conditions. Secretary Stebbins praised its reliability, noting 8 percent annual return on capital stock and 2 cents per bushel on wheat purchases, with ten percent on oil and gas sales.
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Bequity Cooperative Association
Farmers’ Stock Company
W. J. Burnison
Stebbins
Stockhloders
Opheim Woman Tries to Kidnap Children
Mrs Caroline Liistad was picked up by Chief Todd Shamsey on advice of Sheriff Ben Olson after being accused of kidnapping her two daughters from Opheim. The couple were divorced. the children given to the father Linestad who lived in Opheim. A traveling man allegedly aided the plan and drove with Lunstead to Wolf Point before Olson intervened and the girls were returned to their father. Lunstead is jailed with a $200 bond pending a Justice court hearing on the 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Liistad
Todd Shamsey
Ben Olson
Vatley County
Linetad
Hernice
Lilien
Lunstad
Opheia
Lunstady II
Wolf Point
Glasgow
Poplar Ball Team Beats Wolves 8 To 4 At Home
The Poplar ball team defeated the Wolves 8 to 4 on the local diamond last Sunday. The Herald reporter was absent and unavailable for a full report. The county league schedule will pause with open dates until July 4 or 5. Wolf Point faces Brockton at Wolf Point on July 5, many players are in the national guard due to the Helena militia encampment.
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Wolves
Herald
Wolf Point
Brockton
Helena
National Guard
Volt School Ladies Aid Meeting Change Announced
The St. Paul Ladies aid will be held at the Volt school house on June 18 June 18 rather than the Lith as previously announced Mrs Henry Carinon will be the hostess.
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St. Paul Ladies Aid
Volt School House
Henry Carinon
Resignation of Roosevelt County Commissioner Harbo Shocks Friends
Andrew Harbo of Froid resigns from Roosevelt county board due to failing health and need to relocate to a milder climate. His departure prompts appointment by District Judge Paul. A community picnic at Bridge Park draws about 600 residents, proving strong local spirit and promising larger turnout next time.
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Andrew Harbe
Froid
Harbo
Dhstrict
Paul
Mr. Harbo
Saya
Roosevelt County
Herbo
Hellingham
Washington
Qulte Snew
Bridge Park
Montan Bankers Group Four Meet in Glasgow
Group Four of the Montana Bankers Association gathered in Glasgow for its annual session with a social program for wives. A ladies committee organized entertainment including golf and bridge. Newly elected officers were announced and a banquet featured music from Montgomery Orchestra. Several toasts were given by leaders from Great Falls Helena and Wolf Point.
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Montans Bankers
Pasociation
Glasgow
BD Auitar
Rm, Young
A.B Pylediund
B. D. Button
AR. Friedlund
Mra. G6
R. Joneison
J. M. Lewis
M. Murray
J. W. Wedum
Eva Jacobson
M. E. Sweitzer
Minnie Sekman
A .T. Olson
First State Bank
Opheim
J. L. Jensen
First National Bank
Wolf Point
C. L. Smith
Traders State Bank
Poplar
A. B. Priedlund
Cornel Montana Bankers’ Association
Montgomery
W. H. Rasey
M A. Ellis
Clint Halladay
A. B. Friedland
J. W. Schnitzer
Froid
J. A. Gillily
Great Falls
Frank Bogart
Helena
H. L Zimmerman
A. T Listus
Bull
Plentywood
Guy G. Emery
John M Kline
Glascow
T. J. Hocking
L. Jensen
Group Pour
A. T. Listas
FE Rathert
A.V. Appelgren
Mika Tgahel Montgomery
Catholic Vacation School In Progress At Wolf Point
One hundred thirty five children enrolled June 2 in the Catholic vacation school supervised by two Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Lourdes convent Rochester Minnesota Sister Borgia and Sister Marie Theresa assisted by Mrs Bairey and Mrs Kelly. The school fills a need for child religious education and training. Twenty five children will receive their first holy communion on Thursday June 25. The vacation school ends June 26.
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Wolf Point
Our Lady of Lourdes
Rochester
Minnesota
Sister Borgia
Marie Theresa
Bairey
Kelly
Gordon Robbery Mystery Solved
Judge Gordon announced that after The Herald issue detailing the theft of money belonging to Darla and Will Buckman, several volunteers provided information. Clues led to the apprehension of two young boys who took the money, and it is understood the funds will be returned.
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Gordon
Herald
Darla
Willis Buckman
Sand Creek Picnic to Celebrate 4th
The Sand Creek neighborhood invites the public to an old fashioned Fourth of July picnic northeast of the Sand Creek bridge by Cusker School. Bring filled baskets and equipment, join neighbors, share a hearty feed, and forget hard times for a day. Horse shoes welcome. all offer equipment and help to run the day.
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Sand Creek
Birch to perform at Liberty theatre June 22
Promoter announced magician Birch will visit the city for a June 22 engagement at The Liberty theatre, billed as Thurston’s chosen successor. The American Legion post organized the booking to raise funds for a community bathing pool, with Mr. Davis managing Birch’s appearance and proceeds aiding the pool project.
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Birch
Thurston
Liberty Theatre
American Legion Post
Ieal
Legion Post
Davis
Col
Burglary Charge Against Sextet
Six King men faced a preliminary hearing before Judge Gordon on a burglary case. They allegedly broke into Gilbert Paulson’s granary near Poplar, Roosevelt county, and stole hay and other items. Hearing waived. date to be set. Aloyssius Burwhin posted $1,000 bond. Remaining defendants: William Manning Jr, LeRoy Manning, George Miller, Daniel McClammy, Victor Mason.
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King
Gordon
Gilbert Paulson
Poplar
Roosevelt County
Aloyssius Burwhin
William Manning, Jr
LeRoy Manning
George Miller
Daniel McClammy
Victor Mason
Smith reports at Presbyterian General Assembly in Pittsburgh
H T Smith, commissioner from Great Falls Presbytery to the Presbyterian General Assembly in Pittsburgh, reports that spiritual emphasis was the supreme issue and the 2,000,000-member national congress sounded a keynote for the coming year, stressing spiritual quickening for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Smith
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Great Falls
Synod of
Local officers nab car thieves near Red Lodge
Three men were detained here after a Red Lodge car theft the previous Monday. Henry Headdress reported seeing men abandon a car near a pasture, then cross the highway and railroad toward town. A forged license plate and mismatched records tied the vehicle to Red Lodge thefts. a wire confirmed the car should be held for Red Lodge authorities.
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Red Lodge
Red Tavige
Henry
Anntin B. Middletown
EL. Fudgman
Billings
Golfing Wolves Invade Glasgow In Local Nine Hole Doings
A new nine hole course is featured as Wolf Point defeats Glasgow by 14 strokes in a Sunday tournament. Doc Burgess shot 84 leading Wolf Point with Bjorstad carding 89 for Glasgow while eight scores counted for each club. An upcoming blind hole match is announced for next Sunday inviting participation from locals.
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Dgzen
Ed. Prendergast
John Cook
Poitiers
Courier
Malta
Wolf Point
Doc Burgess
Doc
Glasgow
John Bjorstad
Bjorstad
Hanson
Rugg
Elliot
Shugart
Hocking
Montgomery
Dodd
Burgess
Erickson
Foot
Rathert
Prendergast
Wamsley
Catlin
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Circle Killer
H. Gilbertson
PEN
Montana Assn
163Rd
Glasgow Field
Northwest Store
Farm Union
LIONS
Herman Dettoman
Volt School
Co.board
I. L. Jensen
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GROUP
Bankers
Catholic Vacation School
IN Progress
Magician Birch
Assembly
Wolf Point Thur
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