The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-01-25

ferred to the legislative committee for
consideration and to be referred back
to the Club. The motion carried.
Albert McMahan, VIM. Strand and
Byrd Brownell spoke on the radio
broadcasting set and on the cost Of
building and operating and Of the need
of help In securing permit from the
Federal Radio Commission.
It was moved and supported that
the Club donate $4,000 from its ad-
vertising funds to help finance this
Ely Broadcasting station. The motion
carried.
It was moved and supported that
the secretary communicate with the
Federal Radio Commission urging the
granting of the permit to this Station.
Motion carried.
It was moved and supported that
the Chairman appoint committee of
three to work on the proposition and
help bring all the pressure possible to
bear on this Commission toward Sc
curing a permit for the Broadcasting
station SNF The motion carried.
Arthur Nelson spoke on the Consti-
tuition and bylaws for the Club. 1t
was moved and supported that the
tuition and Bylaws to report at the
next meeting. The motion carried.
1t was moved and supported that
the secretary be authorized to make
out and send check for $4,000 to Mr..
w. G. Balloon Of Virginia for adver-
tising purposes for the coming Dis
trict Basket Ball Tournament at Ely.
The motion carried.
President Mr.. Hanson spoke briefly
on the question Of taxation relative
to the mining industries. This was
followed by general discussion. 1t
was moved and supported that the
Legislative Committee be instructed to
secure copies of proposed bills and all
other data possible relative to the
question and that q committee of eight
be appointed to study the matter for
presentation at mass meeting Of Ely
people The motion carried.
The next order of business was the
Annual Election of Officers.
It was moved and supported that
the Club proceed to nominate from
the floor and ballot on the nominees.
The motion carried.
Nominations we're declared open for
President.
Mr.. Ernest Hanson was nominated
but declined the nomination.
Mr.. James Laing was nominated
There being no further nominations it
was moved and supported that the
nominations be closed and that the
secretary cast unanimous ballot for
Mr.. Laing as president. The motion
carried. Declared elected.
Nominations for First Vice Presi-
dent
Mr. H c. Newgord was nominated
There being no further nominations it
was moved and supported that the
nominations be closed and that the
secretary cast unanimous ballot foe
H. G. Newgord for First Vice Presi-
dent. The motion carried Declared
elected.
It was moved and supported that
the remaining officers be retained in
Office and that they be declared unani-
mously elected The motion carried.
These officers are Thos E. Mclaughlin
End. Vice President; George Somero.
Treasurer and Ray Hoefier, Secretary
They were declared elected
The matter Of MIR. L. j. Whites term
on the Board of Directors of the Com
rnunity Service Center which expired
the first of the year was brought to
the attention of the Club. It was
moved and supported that Mr.. White
be appointed to represent the Com
mercial Club on this Board fer the
next two year term. The motion car
ried. s%s
The Chairman at this time appoint