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Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1935-10-02
S. ]. GROVES FIRM
GETS CONTRACT ON
GLACIER LAKE DAM
Low Bid Of $82,721.3T Is
Submitted For Work
On Project

The S. J. Groves and \ Sons
company, contracting firm of Min
neapolis and Red Lodge, was
awarded the contract for the con-
struction of the Glacier lake water
storage reservoir, the second unit
to be actually let for construction
in the Rock creek water conserva-
tion program in this county.
The Groves company was award
ed the contract on the low figure
of $82,721.31 when bids were op-
ened for the second time on the
Glacier project by the state water
conservation board at Helena Fri
day.
Previously, the state board had
reconsidered a low bid submitted
by the Groves company for the
construction when the figures
proved to he considerable above
the original estimates, and issued
second call for bids.
Other bidders at Helena Friday
included the following firms:
Inland Construction company,
Spokane, $83, 1856; Leach Brothers,
Billings, $86I75O; Utah Construc-
tion company, Ogden, $84,984.64;
Lobnitz Brothers, Townsend, $780,
1852, and Rue Brothers, Bismarck,
N. D., $85,276.
The Glacier dam, to be con-
structed at the outlet of Glacier
lake at the headwaters of Rock
creek south of here, will provide
a supplemental water storage
reservoir in the conservation pro-
gram worked out for Carbon coun-
ty by Gov. F. H. Cooney. and men,
bers of the state water conserva-
tion board. The main unit, Cooney
dam, located on Red Lodge creek
north of here, has been under
construction for the past several
weeks.
Construction plans for the Glac-
ier dam unit calls for the erection
0f a barrow embankment 35 feet
high, which is expected to inn
pound approximately 5,OOO-acre
feet of water for irrigation pur-
poses. The embankment will be
'ock-flled with 7,517 cubic yards
If loose rock and 1880 cubic yards
If hand-placed rock and will be re-
with 2Oy24O pounds of |
pounds Of wire mesh and 2,74O
pounds of round bars.
Rock excavation will entail 218
cubic yards for a tunnel and ap-
'roaehes and 615 cubic yards for
he spillway and trenches. Con-
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Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1935-10-02
ESSAY CONTEST FOR
SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED

An essay contest for high school
juniors and seniors to be held as
a feature of the educational cam
paign of the Christmas Seal sale
has been announced by the Mon
tana tuberculosis association, Hell
ena. A bulletin stating the rules
of the contest which closes Nov
ember 20 has been sent to all high
school principals in the state.
In gathering material for the
essay, the subject of which is
"What About tuberculosis in My
Community" the students are
urged to go into their communities
an get information on the tuber-
culosis status from the health
officer, county commissioners, and
others who are informed on the
subject.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1935-10-02
BEARCREEK MAN IS
DEAD OF INJURIES
Robert Irvine Dies Here
Of Hurts Sustained
A Week Ago

Robert Irvine, widely-knowr
resident of Bearcreek, died at the
Adams hospital here early Mon.
day evening following an opera
tion for injuries received last
Wednesday while dismantling a
barn on Foster creek near Bear
creek. Mr.. Irvine was about So
years, old.
Mr.. Irvine was injured when a
standing sidewall of the partially
dismantled structure fell upon him
without warning. He suffered a
dislocated right hip and injuries to
his spine and back. For the past
week he had been receiving treat
ment at his home in Bearcreek
and was brought to the local hos
pital Monday afternoon.
A native of Scotland Mr.. Irvine
had been a resident Of Bearcreek
for approximately the past 20
years. He was for a number of
years employed in coal-mining
operations there.
Mrs. Irvine survives at the FAM
lily home in Bearcreek. Other inn
mediate survivors include three
daughters and SON.. They are
Mrs. Alec Hatherall and Mrs. Pat
Sanderson, both of whom reside
near Shelby; Mrs. Robert Rhynde
of Butte, and Robert Irvine, Jr.,
employed with a government
"blister rust" control crew at Troy.
Mr.. Irvine also leaves a brother in
Canada and a sister in Scotland.
The three daughters arrived
here late Tuesday evening, while
the son is on his way from Troy,
it was stated:
Funeral arrangements had not
been completed late Wednesday
afternoon.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1935-10-02
CLUB FEDERATION
OF COUNTY HOLDS
JOLIET SESSIONS
Mrs. w. H. Bunney, Belfry,
Named President Of
County Body

The Carbon County Federation
of Women's Clubs convened Sat
urday at Joliet for it's semi-annua
convention and elected Mrs. W
H. Bunney of Belfry as president
of the organization for the ensu,
ing year.
Other officers elected were Mrs
SEVERN Homick of Bridger, vice
president; Mrs. Earl Romeck Of
Belfry, secretary, and Mrs. A. b
Mcmahon Of Edgar, treasurer.
\ Delegates from six clubs
throughout the county and several
scoxe visitors attended the all-day
session, enjoying a program espec-
tally arranged for the occasion by
members of the host group, the
Joliet Twentieth Century club
The principal address at the
session was delivered by DR.. l. B.
McMullen, president of the East
ern Montana Normal school at
Billings. DR.. McMullen's subject
was Robinson Crusoe."
The teaching staff of the Joliet
schools contributed outstanding
features to the days program.
Two numbers were rendered. by
members of the Joliet High School
Glee Club under direction of Paul
Terry. A narration, "Montana's
Gold Rush," was given by Miss
Greta Johnston, while Harold Mil
Ter presented first aid demon
stration.
During the noon hour, which
featured a delicious LUNCHEON served
BY members of the Joliet Junior
Girls club, Mrs. w. S. Laughery
explained in detail many beautiful
specimens of arts and craft work
which were on display.
- A musical hour, presented under
direction of Mrs. A. P. Best of
Billings, concluded the entertain
ment program.
During the business sessions and
discussions, the county clubs went
on record as favoring sponsorship
Of All clubs, of advocating the
purchase of more Montana pro-
ducts and cooperating with home
demonstration work through the
county extension service. A COM
mittee was appointed to investi-
gate other activities.
Mrs. B. D. Bell of Joliet, retir-
ing president of the Carbon county
federation, was presented with a
presidents pin in recognition of
ner loyal and efficient service dur
ng the past year.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1935-10-02
CONTINUE HEARING
ON MANSL Ia AIUGHTER
Wyoming Men Given Until
October 5 To Enter
Court Pleas

Raphael A. Anderson, "a, Byron,
Wyo. farmer, and Clifford A. Betz,
|20, Of Garland, Wyo., will appear
in justice court next Monday for
preliminary hearing on manslaugh-
ter charges brought against them
following the death of Steve Og-
rodowski, 27-year-old Denver
trucker, in a highway accident
near Warren early on the morning
of September %.
The Wyoming men were orig
inally scheduled to appear for
hearing Monday, but their case
was continued. one week ahead at
the request of County Attorney E.
P. Conwell. The preliminary hear
ing is to be before Justice of the
Peace John Sanderson. .
Both Anderson and Betz are at
liberty under $500 bond.
Anderson and Betz We're occu-
pants of a coupe which crashed
into the rear of parked trans
port truck on U. S. highway No.
$40 at point four miles north of
Warren. Ogrodowski, driver of the
truck, was standing behind the
vehicle at the time and was killed
instantly when crushed against
the trucks lowered tailgate. His
relief driver, Ralph Reigan, also
of Denver, was standing on the
tailgate and miraculously escaped
death in the crash. Anderson, driv-
er Of the coupe, and Betz, owner
of the death car, sustained minor
facial injuries. 1%s %
At the preliminary hearing next
Monday, the Wyoming men will
enter pleas to. the Inanslaughter
count. It is highly probable that
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Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1935-10-02
BILLINGS WEDDING
OF INTEREST HERE
Ceremony Joins Billings
Girl And III B. Shelley
Of This City

At a wedding ceremony per-
formed Saturday evening at the
home of the brides parents, Miss
Maybelle Erickson, daughter OF
Mrs. Crittendon Kabrich of Bill
ings, became the bride of Ermine
B. Shelley, son of O. H. P. Shelley
of this city
Attended by intimate friends
and relatives of the couple, the
ceremony took place at 8 o'clock,
with Rev. George S. Sloan of the
First Congregational church at
Billings officiating.
Two numbers, Because" and
"Oh, Promise Me-" sung by Miss
Marguerite Settergren to the harp
accompaniment of Miss Arville
Hook, preceded the giving of the
bride in marriage by Mr.. Kabrich
before an altar formed by two
wrought iron candelabrum with
ivory tapers and tall baskets of
gladiolas and dahlias.
The bride wore a brown ensem-
BILE with a turquoise blue bodice
and matching accessories and car
ried bouquet of yellow tea roses
and lilies of the valley. Her at
tendant, Miss Velma Shelley, sis
ter of the bridegroom, wore a
brown chiffon velvet gown and a
wrist corsage of tea roses and
sweet peas. Russell Erickson, the
BRIDES brother, was best man.
Following the ceremony an in
formal reception was held for the
wedding party, at which Mrs. JUL
ian Asbjornson, sister of the bride,
and Miss Flavia Hansen presided.
Those from Red Lodge attend
ing were O. H. P. Shelley,
Miss Mary Dickinson, Mrs.
G. Shay, the bridge7groom's
mother who is a visitor
here from Tulia, Texas; Gail Nels-
On and S. M. Provi1se. Others
were Mr.. and Mrs. AS
ojornson of Winnifred and Miss
Hansen of Ballantine.5
A. native of Billings, Mrs. Shell
ey is a graduate of Eastern Mon
ana Normal college and last year
attended the state university at
She is a member of AL
oha Chi Omega, national social
sorority, and Delta Psi Omega,
rational honorary dramatic frater-
1ity. ~.
Mr.. Shelley attended schools at
Helena later entering the Montana
State college, his studies being
Interrupted there when he recruit
ID as Montana's first volunteer for
World War service. Following the
arnistice, he graduated at the
Uni1ersity of Minnesota. He is
associated with his father in bust
less here, where the couple are
making their home at 8 S. Haggin.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1935-10-02

The Red Lodge Plumbing and
Heating company of this city was
awarded the contract for installa-
tion of the plumbing and heating
facilities in the new state liquor
warehouse when bids were opened
for the construction of the build
ing by the. Montana liquor control
board at Helena Tuesday.
The local firms bid for the
work was $17y515, $21 lower than
it's next nearest competing bidder,
the Northern Plumbing and Heat
ing company.
Contract for general construc-
ton was awarded the Cahill- Moon
ey Construction company of Butte
for $4,000, while contract for
electrical installations was award
ed the Rowe Electric company of
Great Falls for $3,186.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1935-10-02
MRS. MARIE TIMONEN
DIES HERE MONDAY

Mrs. Marie Timonen, aged 55,
wife of Isaac Timonen, died
at II o'clock Monday morn
ing at the family home in Red
Lodge. Death followed a paralytic
stroke. No other details were
available. Funeral services are to
be conducted at 2 o'clock Friday
afternoon at the local Finnish
Lutheran church.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1935-10-02
GOVERNOR !. COON'EY
TO ATTEND WATER
USERS meet HERE
Meeting Will Be Held At
Courthouse Friday
At 1:30 P. M.

Governor Frank H. Cooney and
other state officials backing Mon
tana's water conservation program
will come to Red Lodge Friday to
preside over a public meeting here
at 1870 p. m. to discuss with Rock
creek water users of Carbon coun-
tv the water storage program al
ready outlined and under way in
this county, it was announced to-
day.
The meeting, which will be held
in the county courthouse, will also
signalize the start. of a final drive
to secure subscriptions for irriga-
ton water that will be made avail
able to Rock creek users with the
completion of the Cooney dam on
Red Lodge creek and the Glacier
Lake dam at the head of Rock
creek, both of which are now un-
der contract for construction.
Announcement of Fridays meet
ing was made here by I. D. O'Don-
nell and D. P. Fabrick, members
of the state water conservation
board which has taken initial
steps in Carbon county an state
wide program to conserve avail
able water supplies for irrigation
purposes.
Mr.. O'Donnell and Mr.. Fabrick
arrived in Red Lodge late Tuesday
and are to remain here until after
Fridays meeting to assist MEM
bers of the board of directors of
the Rock Greek Water Users as
sociation, incorporated firm form
ed to control the use of irrigation
water that will be made available
through the Rock creek water
storage program, in getting sub
scriptions for the new water sup
ply.
The state board members met
Tuesday night at Roberts with
directors of the water users as
sociation and outlined plans for
conducting the final campaign for
securing water subscriptions along
Rock creek.
It was pointed out that the Rock
creek project is being built at the
request of the residents Of Rock |
creek valley to insure against a
seasonal p. shortage of irrigation
water, minimizing the risk Of ag- /
riculturists along the valley who
annually lose crops through |
drought.
Emphasizing the need for def
mite action on the part of pros
pective water users along Rock
creek, the state conservation
board members said that in order
that the construction of the pro-
ject in this county can continue
without interruption, it is neces-
sary at this time that storage
water to be made available by the
Cooney and Glacier lake reser-
voirs be fully subscribed for inn
mediately.
Rock creek in Carbon county
was selected as the site. for the.
first water conservation project in
the state to he fostered by the
state water conservation board,
members of which have concen-
trated their efforts here for some
time past to get the project under
way with the result that the Carr
BON program has been the first in
the state program to receive an
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Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1935-10-02
LOCAL STUDENTS PLEDGED
DURING RUSH WEEK, AT U

Three Red Lodge students were
pledged to fraternities during an
nua1 "rush, Week" at the Univer-
sity of Montana. They were Harry
Field. and Don Pay, Sigma Alpha
Epsilon; and Dave Provinse, Phi
Delta Theta. .s.>$z
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1935-10-02
PLAN EXCHANGE LIST

The fall exchange list will prob
ably be made ready for distribu-
tion about October Is, the county
extenson office at Joliet announc-
es. The list is for the benefit of
Carbon county farmers and stock
men. All listings should he sent at
once to the Joliet office, it was
stated.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1935-01-30
CORN-HOc, CATTLE
BENEFITS ARE PAID
$685. in Federal Checks Dis.
tributed at Series Of Meet.
ings Held Tuesday

Second corn-hog benefits amount
ing to $26, 206.63 and second cattle
checks totaling $l2,465, an aggregate
Of $38,67l.63 of federal monies, were
distributed to Burleigh county farm
ers at q series of meetings held Tues
day by Martin G. Altenburg, acting
county extension agent.
Corn-hog payments were made at
the rate Of one dollar per head on
hogs and 1883 cents per bushel on
corn, leaving balance Of two dollars
per head on the hogs which remains
to be paid to the farmers who par
ticipated in the federal program.
Part Of the administrative costs OF
the purchasing plan were carried by
. l.442 cents per bushel charge de-
Quoted from the corn payments. The
rest Of the administrative cost will be
taken from the remaining two-dollat
hog payment.
Altenburg. In explaining the d.
vided cost Of the administration work,
pointed out that some contracts are
for hogs and some for corn, seper-
ately, 80 that without taking from
both benefit payments some oper.
ators would have no part in carrying
the costs Of administration.
Meetings at which checks werl
distributed were held at Baldwin
Wilton, Regain. Wing. Driscoll. ster.
ling, Motif. Mckenzie and Bismarck
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1935-01-30
Government Rests in
Wool Smuggling Trial

Minot, N. D., Jan. 30.-(P)-The
government rested late Tuesday in
the federal court wool smuggling
trial Of Lee Dtlage Of Ignite.
After defense counsel had told the
Jury tho wool seized by customs off,
GERS from Dillage in July. 1888. and
June, 1894, would Be traced almost to
the backs OF the sheep from which
it was taken" to prove that it was not
smuggled, Dillage was called as the
first witness in his own behalf.
Dillage testified . truckload Of
wool seized from him on July 7. 1884.
after customs officers had pursued
him for five or six miles and shot
down q rear tire on the machine, had
been purchased by him ct Columbus
J and ct . farm In the United States
abutting On the Canadian boundary
line.
He said that he did not stop when
customs officers jumped out nom thu
side Of the road because no waS car.
rying several hundred dollars on hi
person and he had been told . few
days previously no wls 70 b held ~
and feared that the officers wers
holdup men,"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1935-01-30

World Court proposal by q surprising
margin of seven votes-would have
on other paramount issues was . mat
ter of much conjecture.
Some contended it might lend
strength to the drive Of critics seek
ing to change features Of such meas
ures as the 1880. 0O0, 900 work and
relief bill; others viewed It az nom
partisan fight with no practicable
bearing on other controversies.
Seven Votes Short
The roll call. which wrote climax
to II years Of controversy. showed
So votes for joining the court and SO
noes" With 50 voting. this vas
seven votes short Of the required two
thirds.
Jubilantly. the courts opponents
declared that the issue was dead for
ever. Weary after a long fight for
the court, the administration leader.
Senator Robinson. said sadly: This
forecloseS the question of American
entry into the court for an indefinite
period"
But prominent court advocates, in~
GLIDING Elihu Root and Newton p,
Baker. said the fight must 60 on.
President Roosevelt, who had urged
adherence to the court, was silent.
C0ughlin Influence Seen
Both proponents and opponents
agreed that an important factor In
the result was the radio campaign
conducted against the court by the
Continued on Page TWo)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1935-01-30
CRASHED PLANE OF
LOST Pilot FOUND
Lieut.. Robert G. Haven Believed
to Have Escaped in
Parachute

Norfolk, Va. Jan. 30.-(P)-Almost
completely submerged in the icy wa
tiers, the missing navy bombing plane,
lost since early Tuesday night, was
found shortly before ten o'clock We'd
nesday close to the western shore Of
Great Neck Greek, near the Bingham
estate, In Princess Anne county.
The planes cockpit was several
feet under water. Searchers were un-
able to say whether its pilot, Lieut..
Robert G. Haven, attached to the air.
craft carrier Ranger, was still in the
plane.
A crew Of men from the naval base
here was Immediately dispatched to
the scene.
Brother officers Of Lieut.. Haven
expressed the hope that he landed
safely in his parachute and, lost in
the dense woods in the area, was at
tempting to walk back to civilization.
The parachute was found by the coast
guard in the woods some distance
from the plane.
Lieut.. Robert G. Haven, missing
pilot Of the navy plane which crashed,
Is former resident Of Grand Forks.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1935-01-30
Thousands to Gather at Balls
to Celebrate Executives
53rd Anniversary
FUNDS TO FIGHT DISEASE
Proceeds Will Be Divided Be.
tween Local Agencies
and Research

Warm Springs, Ca. Jan. 30-(P)-
The nation showered birthday greet
ings on its president Wednesday and
dressed up in its finest clothes for a
countrywide birthday party.
Dances ranging from elaborate balls
to neighborhood gatherings were
planned for the evening as cities,
towns and villages honored President
Roosevelt on his 53rd birthday, at the
same time aiding the battle against
infantile paralysis.
Proceeds from the thousands of
birthday parties will be given again
to the cause which is close to the
presidents heart.
More than $l,000.0O was received
from the nationwide celebration last
year. This year, at Mr.. Roosevelts
suggestion, the proceeds will be divided
between local agencies and national
infantile paralysis research fund.
Perhaps nowhere in the nation will
the presidents birthday be observed
with more feeling than here In Warm
Springs - Mr.. Roosevelt's other
home"
Mr.. Roosevelt will preside over q
family gathering at the White House
and later may look in on the ball at
the Shoreham hotel in Washington.
In New York the biggest party will
be at the Waldorf Astoria with the
presidents mother the guest Of honor
Across the continent, a big party
was planned in Hollywood. with many
film stars attending q dance at War
ner Brothers studio at IS each.
Detroit, with Edsel Ford taking the
leadership, already has collected $685.
600 for the foundation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1935-01-30
Land, Sea, Air Traffic
Control by U.S.. Urged
Super.Agency in Form Of Re.
created ICC Would Rule
Far-FIung Network
c0uLDC0MPEL OBSERVANCE
Proposes Five Units on Finance,
Railroads, Water, Motor
and Air Carriers

Washington, Jan. 30.-(R-A vast
plan to extend federal regulation to
all important forms Of transportation
on land. sea and in the air was rec
commended to congress Wednesday BY
Joseph B. Eastman, federal coordi-
nator Of transportation.
A super-agency, In the form Of
recreated Interstate Commerce Com.
mission, would rule the nations far.
flung networks Of carriers.
Setting his goal as coordinator
efficient and economical transports.
ton, Eastman urged that instead 81
the present ICC Of IL men the new
agency have membership Of Is di.
vided into five units:
A finance division Of three
members.
A railroad division OF five.
A water carrier and pipeline di.
vision Of three.
A motor carrier and air carrier
division Of three.
A control board, composed oe
the chairman Of the commission
and the heads Of the four sub.
sidisry divisions under Il.
The office Of coordinator Of trans.
portation would be continued and
would be filled by an ICC membel
designated by the president. Hi
function would be to plan improve
ments in the nationwide Transports
ton system. Under q law propose(
by Eastman. the coordinator coult
compel unification Of facilities. /
Iorder for coordination Of facilities wer,
disobeyed fines Is high Is $4,000 ,
day could b imposed.
All transportation would be re-
moved from MIRA control. Dismissa
wages would be given men displacet
by consultations Of services.
Eastman rejected the prince Plan
Of regional railroad consolidation ant
his own favored plan for government
ownership on the ground Of difficult!
Of accomplishment and the large ma
tional debt. He urged amendment o
the bankruptcy act to facilitate rail
road organizations.
Immediate Opposition
His plan met immediate opposition
Eight of the present members Of tn
ICC, in q letter transmitting the re
port to congress. asserted reorgan
ization Of the commission is unneede<
and undesirable.
The ultimate objective, Eastman
said, Is "a system Of transportation
for the nation which viii supply tn
most efficient means Of transport AM
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