Padlock Orders Close Dozens of Montana Establishments
Great Falls May 15. In a heavy federal docket closure Judge Charles N Pray dis posed of 76 abatement cases and ordered 34 padlocked. Eleven Great Falls places and others in northern Montana were shut for one year. total padlocks in two days reached 67. Since April 11 over 170 jail terms and fines filled local jails, sending prisoners to other counties. Notable abatements include the Wolf Den hotel at Wolf Point closed for a year with six months to reopen on $1000 bond and Jack Dwyer’s home near Opheim allowed as living quarters on $1000 bond. other buildings closed for a year.
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Great Falls
Charles N. Pray
Montana
Prisune
Wolf den
H. C. Fromby
Wolf Point
Jack Dwyer
Opheim
Joe
Wolf Point and Froid residents discuss highway routes
A six member Wolf Point group met with Froid residents to review road plans from the Missouri River bridge to Roosevelt highway. Officials Arthur Ryder and Andrew Harbo explained highway routes and federal policy, noting the bridge connection and east access, while locals asked questions and gained clarity on the project.
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Froid
Young
Stennes
Huxsel
Robert
Cook
Carey
Missouri River Bridge
Roosevelt Highway
Arthur Ryder
Andrew Harbo
Freid
W. L. Young
State
Federal Highway Commissions
Macon Crossing
Wolf Point
Federal Bureau
Macon
Bridge
Severson Sells Talkies for M G M in Intermountain
Clarence J. Severson travels the Intermountain region for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing to install talking picture equipment. He plans a June 12 Chicago conference with eastern reps and expects to install the latest equipment at the Liberty soon.
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Clarence J. Severson
Chicago
Severson
German Dirigible on Way to America
Doctor Hugo Eckener plans Graf Zeppelin voyage to America with Senator J W Schnitzler aboard as passenger returning to Germany. Earlier Europe tour included A W Huxsel. plane flight to England nearly failed when motor failure threatened a crash.
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America
Hugo Eckener
Amelia
Germany
J. W. Schnitzler
Froid
Europe
A. W. Huxsel
France
England
Organized Wool Pool Formed in Northeast Montana
The northeastern Montana wool pool was organized here Saturday with H. W. Miller as president Harry D Crandall as vice president and A V Apnelgren as secretary treasurer About 25 sheepmen attended from Roosevelt county east end A W Warden county agent spoke on feeding and a state extension speaker lectured A pool of 3100 fleeces was signed and more growers from McCone and Roosevelt counties showed interest Officers will serve as sales committee to market the wool this year Contracts to market through the association will be signed soon Sales will be to highest bidder with storage arranged on delivery Payments will be partial on delivery and balance at shipment Wool pools have grown in Montana and this new pool aims to serve scattered sheepmen in Roosevelt county shipping area.
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Montana
H. W. Miller
Wolf Point
Harry D. Crandall
Bainville
A. V. Apnelgren
Roosevelt County
A.W. Warden
State Extension Department
McCone County
A. W. Warden
Lutherans in Dist Meeting in Missoula May 22 26
A regional Lutheran gathering will convene in Missoula from May 22 to 26 for the Ninth district biennial. Highlights include the 400th anniversary of Luther’s catechism translation into an Indian language and the dedication of the University Lutheran Church and its renowned pipe organ. Rev A O Johnson of the First Lutheran Church may attend and speak on translation work and a Women's Missionary Federation session.
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Missoula
Ninth
Minneapolis
Luther
America
University Lutheran Church
Johnson
A. O. Johnson
First Lutheran
Women's Missionary Federation
Horse Causes Smash Near Wilbaux in Yellowstone Division
An eastbound extra freight derailed after a horse appeared on the track one mile east of Wilbaux. Engine 1888 and 54 cars including Chrysler loadings toppled and piled up cars, but no one was hurt. Wreck crews rushed to the scene amid a dramatic, mangled yard of toppled railcars.
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Dawson County Review
Yellowstone
Wilbaux
Hugh Rogers
Henry Kampstre
James Love
Four Robbers Get Long Sentences in Fairview Bank Heist
In Sidney on May 10, District Judge Frank P. Lieper sentenced Stewart Grey 40 years Oliver T. Gray 25 Herbert Gray 23 and Arthur Baker 20 for their roles in the May 2 Fairview State bank robbery. The robbers, who pleaded guilty, herded customers into the vault and fled with about 4500. Sheriff O'Brien recovered most of the money. They were traced to Glendive after being seen in the getaway car.
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Sidney
Stewart Grey
Oliver T. Gray
Herbert Gray
Frank P. Lieper
Fairview State
Arthur Baker
Jenieney
Baker
O'Brien
Glendive
Confirmation Class of 22 at First Lutheran May 19
The largest First Lutheran confirmation class, 22 members, will be confirmed on Pentecost Sunday May 19 with leather bound Bibles as keepsakes. An informal reception by the Women's Missionary Federation follows May 20 at 8 PM, then worship at 10:30 AM. another class of 15 prepares for later confirmation.
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First Lutheran Church
John Motterud
Everett Erwin
Ruby Beyer
Blefe Sethre
Donald Sethre
Eunice Ditmarson
Tene Pipal
Leo Pipal
Elna Tollefsrud
Lena Nasby
Waldemar Brahe
Lewis Oe
Clarence Huse
Edward Bach
Hans Hyeem
Ruth Fossen
Liffe Fossen
Bertha Kjensrud
Clarence Wood
Norris Fenne
Odin Fenne
Donald Nelson
Women's Missionary Federation
Traveler’s California Sojourn Noted In Coastal Visit
A recent trip along the southern California coast featured time in Los Angeles and encounters with former Wolf Pointers. In Portland she visited Mrs. Stanley Kubik and the Noah Mann family. News includes Noah Mann’s chiropractic studies and a Wenatchee stop for the apple blossom festival.
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Was Suum
California
Los Angeles
Portland
Stanley Kubik
Erma Small
Noah Mann
Mann
Wenatchee
Commencement Set for June 3 at Local School Theater
Commencement exercises are planned for June 3 at the school auditorium. NC Abbott, a member of the university district, will speak at the event, as details for the ceremony at the normal school are announced.
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Thieh School
N.C. Abbott
State Normal School
Class Roll List Names Valedictorian Salutatorian and Mentions
The document lists students including Margaret Tek as Class Roll, Normin Nedrud as Valedictorian, and Bernard Gelsen as salutatorian, followed by a set of names: Harold Shipman, Evelyn Bannister, Clarence Bartel, Leslie Reyer, Lauretta Gelsen, Mildred Littlefield, Alice Lamb, Rose Olson, Alma Pipal, Anna Ryge, Frank Toays, Mary Toays, John Williams, and Hubert White.
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Margaret Tek
Normin Nedrud
Salutetorian
Bernard Gelsen
Harold Shipman
Evelyn Bannister
Clarence Bartel
Leslie Reyer
Lauretta Gelsen
Mildred Littlefield
Alice Lamb
Rose Olson
Alma Pipal
Anna Ryge
Frank Toays
Mary Toays
John Williams
Hubert White
Commencement Week Plans At Billings High
Billings will host commencement events with a June 2 baccalaureate in the high school auditorium led by Rev. Fr. Benedict Seethaler. June 29 will feature the day exercises. The top scholars include Margaret Atrick Norman Nedrud Bernard Geisen and Harold Shipman with grades around 89 to 91. Student officers named Harold Shipman president Alma Pipal vice president Mildred Littlefield secretary treasurer.
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At Billings
Benedict Seethaler
Chris
Margaret Atrick
Norman Nedrud
Hernard Geisen
Harold Shipman
Livingston
Alma Pipal
Mildred Littefield
Bernard Geisen
At Arms
Hubert White
McFarlan
May Snow Storm Helps Wheat Growth in Montana
A light rain and wet snow Tuesday night left the ground white Wednesday morning, but snow melted by morning. Farmers report good stands with wheat remaining viable for three to four weeks. Jimmy Boyd, Montana pioneer, recalls a June snowstorm near Chinook that blanketed Milk River valley, nearly two feet deep and quickly melting to a lakescape. He notes his long life includes aerial experiences and recalls trips with Montana’s first governor and last year’s governor J B Erickson.
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Jimmy Boyd
Montana
Chinook
U. S. Army
Milk River
Boyd
J. B. Erickson
Legion Election and Memorial Day Plan Meeting
The Loyal Legion Post holds its regular meeting on Tuesday May 21 at the court house. Election and installation of post officers for the coming year will take place. Ex servicemen urged to attend and all eligible members invited. Also notes on Memorial day observance and district meeting set for June 11. Montana highway maps distributed via the Montana Automobile Association through the commercial club office.
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Ineal
Ameriean Legion
Montana
Gordon
Montana Automobile Association
Commercial Club
Fergus County tops 1928 crop value in state survey
Fergus county led all counties in total crop value for 1928 with 6,458,300 dollars according to Helena crop estimates, leading in winter wheat and tame hay, third in sweet clover seed. Northeastern Montana dominates top ten, with Sheridan, Yellowstone, Valley, Blaine, Hill, Gallatin, Richland, and Cascade among others also shown.
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Fergus County
Helena
Fergus
Montana
Roosevelt
Lth
Nne
Sheridan
Yellowstone
Valley
Blaine
Hill
Gallntin
Richland
Cascade
Burgess Team Wins By 1 Hole In Close Golf Match
The Burgess and Chapman teams played 18 hole match play with four women. Burgess finished with 44 holes to Chapman 48. Marron and Catlin posted best scores 80 and 81. Weather was fine, grounds excellent, match deemed a fine success. Next Sunday Scobey club visits. America Wins Again covers Walter Hagen's Open victory in Scotland with Johnny Barrel and Leo Diegel also high finishers.
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Bor
Walter Chepman
Burgess
Credi
Chapman
Marron
Catlin
Scobey Club
America
Scotland
Walter Hagen
Johnny Barrel
Leo Diegel
Evelyn Trudo Burned By Gas Can Fire On Shoulder
Evelyn Trudo suffered severe burns to her shoulder and forehead when a gasoline can near a range ignited and, due to strong wind, was blown back onto her. She acted quickly by rolling in mud and dousing flames, narrowly avoiding a much worse accident.
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Evelyn Trudo
Jack Trudo
Evelyn
Glasgow Protein Laboratory Opens For Wheat Tests
Glasgow state protein testing laboratory is now in operation offering prompt service to farmers. Manager Josefowitz notes the facility was established about six months ago but is not widely known in farming communities.
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Josefowitz
Glasgow
Young Ball Players Organize Strong Local Team
Ambitious young ball players from the city and vicinity gathered at the ball park this week for practice and to form a strong team. Captain Seratae introduced the lineup including Teve Maltby, Harold Johnson, Leonard Promdahl, James Marshall, Morris Paggett, F M Strange as captain, Claude Clark, Frank McCown, C Miles, Leander Erwin, Frank Hogut, and Ralph District. Players range from 16 to about 20 years old and seek games with any team in their class.
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Ball Sluyjere
Ball Park
Wnl
Seratae
Teve Maltby
Harold Johnson
Leonard Promdahl
James Marshall
Morris Paggett
F. M. Strange
Claude Clark
Frank McCown
C. Miles
Leander Erwin
Frank Hogut
Ralph District
Cleveland Clinic disaster claims 93 lives in hospital blaze
A deadly explosion and gas fire at Cleveland Civic hospital on May 15 left at least 93 dead or missing, many suffocated or burned. Hospitals struggled to treat the injured as morgues filled and the national guard opened the armory for overflow.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Civnic
Central Ohio National Guard
Mount Sinai Hospital
Barnes
Red Cross Meeting Held At Culbertson
A Red Cross reorganization meeting in Culbertson re elected Mrs. Olla F. Smith county chair with K L Bruford as vice chair Harry Dale secretary treasurer and George B Nelson home service chairman The chapter will be known as Roosevelt county chapter of the Red Cross with local branches naming their own officers Irene Begley Montana Red Cross field representative spoke on aims and purposes and Harry Dale reported on national work A dinner followed at the New Evans hotel with the business session afterward.
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Culbertson
Red Cross
Olla F. Smith
K. L. Bruford
Harry Dale
George B. Nelson
Home Service
Roosevelt County
Hed Cross
Lower Mississippi
Roosevelt
Sheridan County
Irene Begley
Montana Red Cross
Roll Call
Culbertsen
National Red Cross
New Evans Hotel
New Westland Oil Building Under Construction
Westland Oil Company began work Wednesday on a modern service building to complement the existing filling station at Main and Second avenues. The fourty four by forty four foot frame structure will include a full basement and hydraulic car washing, crack care, and greasing equipment. A unique broadcasting room for station KGCX will also be installed, license held by BB Krebsbach of Westland. Estimated cost is $10,000.
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Westland Ol Company
Westland
Main and
Second Avenues
Comsmollone Real
KGCX
BB. Krebsbach
Walf Point
Westland Oil Company
My Krebsbach
Tailowath
Westhoind
State highway project delays amid protest to federal bureau
State and Washington highway officials report a temporary suspension of the Roosevelt Highway contract from the Missouri River bridge to Helena. Lalonde & Powers won the bid last fall and protests from Poplar prompted federal bureau of roads intervention. Delegations visited Helena as Mr Young relayed facts to Chief Engineer MacDonald seeking an early ruling.
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W. Te Yours
Biate Hishwas Commission
Helena
Missouri
State Commission
MacDonald
Washington
Federal Bureau
Young
SIDNEY SCOUT TO LONDON Edney May 14 16 year old Varco travels
Charles Varco son of B Varco Sidney merchant won European trip in a test of Scouting ability beating Ray Scouts in Montana. A jamboree will be held in London from mid July to Sept 1 with travel to France Holland Montreal Washington and New York. The award required camping merit badge and other tests.
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Edney
Charles Varco
B. Varco
Sidney Merchant
Montana
London
England
France
Holland
Montreal
Washington
New York
Senator Survant gifts home for Malta hospital
Malta May 13 Senator Survant of Phillips community presented to Phillips County a large home and grounds valued at 127100m for use as a hospital. The deed, dated May 9, transfers blocks 17 18 19 and 20 of Survant’s addition to Malta with a clause that the property must be used for hospital purposes only. if used otherwise, title reverts to the donor. The Board of County Commissioners has accepted the gift.
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Malta
Survant
Phillips Comunty
Phillips County
Eit
Phillips
Board of County Commissioners
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Vannes
Margaret Alrick
Legion
Sheridan Valley
Hill Roosevelt
Westland Oil
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