Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-04-30
NEWS OF OUR NEICHBORS
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States Attorney Walter o. Burke of Williams county,
N. d., last week issued a warrant for the arrest of Roy
Frazier, highway patrolman charged with firing his gun
at motorists on the highway near Williston recently. Pet
itions were circulated in the Tioga district request
ing Frazieris dismissal from highway service prior to
issuance of the warrant. In a statement to the Willston
Daily Herald, Frazier charged with a frame-up by per-
sons seeking his removal from office for political reasons,
and contended he acted strictly within his authority.
GLASGOW FARM o ACCIDENTAL KILLED
Paul Grant, II, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Grant Of
Glasgow was killed instantly at their farm home IS
miles north of Glasgow Friday when a % rifle bullet,
fred accidentally by his brother, passed through his
head. The victim was sitting on the edge Of a bed, hav-
ing been feeling i'll during the day, when his brother re-
moved the gun from a corner of the room. The gun dis
charged and the boy died instantly.
PLANS COMPLETED FOR BIG FOUL MEET
The field is in readiness and contestants are awaiting the
opening gun of the sixteenth annual Big Four Track and
Field meet to be held at Culbertson Saturday, May 2
Brockton high school is the defending tileholder. More
than 100 athletes are expected to enter the meet, which
boasts track and field records rivaling those of the state
meet.
WELL KNOWN CULBERTSON RESIDENT DIES
r.. II. Bob Morrisey of Culbertson died suddenly We'd
r-sday evening of a heart attack. Mr.. Morrisey had been
a resident of northeastern Montana for many years and
had recently been a patient at a Missoula hospital for a
hear. ailment He was seriously ill a week preceding his
death. Burial services and interment were made at Gull
bertson Sunday afternoon.
THIEF ESCAPES WITH COMBINE ENGINE
Albert Waller of near Scobey was minus an engine for
his combine this week. A thief walked off with it Sun
day and since has evaded apprehension by Daniels coun-
ty authorities. A trail from the scene of the theft indie
ated the man had crossed the Canadian fine with the
motor.
UNEARTHED ARM AROUSES SUSPICIOUS
Construction equipment at the Fort Peck project Last
week unearthed a mans arm, and Immediately rumors
were current of foul play. 1t was soon learned, however,
that the arm was that of a man injured in an accident at
the project last year which was preserved as a medical
specimen and then buried in a supposedly isolated spot.
NORTH POPLAR FARMER COMMIT SUICIDE
The body of Joseph Temmel, AZ, was found at his farm
home last week, a suicide. He lived II miles north OF
Poplar. A rifle bullet had blown off the top of his head,
Dependency over the suicide of his brother, Roman
Temmel, who took his own life near Bainville two years
ago, was believed to be the cause of his deed.
500 MUSICIANS EXPECTED AT FESTIVAL
More than 500 musicians are expected to attend the an
nual Wiliston Band Festival, to be held in that city June
S. Fifteen bands have been invited to attend. A larger
program than last year, including a larger parade, dane
ing, banqueting and concerts, is being arranged by the
committee in charge.
DRILLERS STRIKE OIL AT BAKER ED
Drilers of the Montana-Dakota Utilities company struck
oil at 600 feet on a field at Baker last week. The town
went wild with enthusiasm and the Utilities stock took
an immediate Jump in market value, according to re-
ports. The drillers were seeking gas beds, although there
was the possibility that oil would be struck.
END LEGION POST ONO
The Glendive American Legion post at its last meeting
honored Simon Edmunds, Civil War veteran on the eve
of his Goth birthday anniversary. Mr.. Edmunds is be-
lieved to be the last surviving Civil War veteran of east
en Montana.
Eek PROJECT EMPLOYMENT AT HIGH FAX
Employment figures for the Fort Peck project April
Is showed a total of 6,476 persons at work. This figure is
253 ahead of the same date last year. Over 1000 are ex-
pected to be at work by the middle Of the summer.