The Bozeman courier., 1925-12-18
ALTENBRAND HEADS
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
STATE AUTO BODY
Continued from page One)

success Assured
Organization Of the new central
state body Of autoists is now under
way in earnest, and its success seems
assured. Certainly the character Of
those heading the movement-NOrman
B. Hotter, of Helena, chairman; T. o.
Hammond, of Helena, treasurer, and
c. B. Power, of Helena, and F. R.
Vanderpute, of Great Falls, members
of the board of trustees-is such
when combined with their social and
financial standing as to engender con-
fidence that its affairs will be admin
istered honestly, efficiently, and with
dispatch. Montana has long needed
such an organization, local motor
lists declare, for it has been one Of
| the two states in the Union which
lacked a compact body through which
automobile owners and drivers could
express their sentiments and work
for the betterment Of highway and
other conditions.
Among the immediate objects Of
the new association is the saving to
Montana Of federal aid money, and it
actively supported Governor J. E.
Erickson in calling the recent meeting
in Helena at which that very ques-
ton was discussed. It also aims to
bring about Of a conservative but
adequate program Of highway con-
structiOn and maintenance, and to
make known to tourists the beauties,
resources, and advantages Of the
Treasure state. The organization is
, being formed upon a statewide and
! non-profit basis.
Constructive Program
Among other things the Montans
Automobile association plans to do are
the establishment of branch touring
bureaus, to be maintained during the
touring season and at which free mar
. service, road information and assis
F. tance will be given tourists; inaug
; uration of a system Of standard sig1
marking and encouraging of loca
! authorities to adopt the same, and t.
set up a home office which will b,
l open the entire year and will servt
!. with maps, information and the lik
q tourists who may be contemplatin,
q a trip to or through Montana.
y Membership in the association car
q ries with it many advantages. Beside
advertising to the world that on
a comes from a state that is up-to-dat
n in automobile matters, a membershi
o card is good for a $50 bond in cas-
L of arrest for alleged violation of
traffic ordinance. The beautiful en-
r blem attached to a car distinguishe
t one as a better class motorist, and ir
D sures additional courtesy on the high
q way and in traffic. It also serves a
Q a warning tc thieves that the
y viii be tracked down and prosecuted
Free Legal Service
a A limited legal service from th
home office in matters relating to th
ownership and operation Of member
A automobiles is also provided. A stole
car service, carrying q reward Of s.
4 for the recovery Of a members ca
q and an additional reward Of s25
the thief or thieves are convicted,
re not the least Of attractions. And Il
z. organizations policy is to further q
O. interests Of its members and throue
L. its civic activities, to encourage tray
d to and within the state
Full information regarding the No
lt tana Automobile association, It's pu
poses and operation, may be obtainl
from Mr. Altenbrand. Plans are no
being made to institute an intensi'
drive for membership ia Gallat
= county. Details Of these win Be q
nomced later.