Young People Lead In Conservation Efforts Across Montana
The article highlights 4-H clubs engaging youth in conservation projects from soil testing to water protection. Dan Shearer of Townsend won a $600 national scholarship, and Dave Chalmers of Chateau, MSU student, is 1968 state winner heading to Chicago. County winners receive medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation of Natural Resources
C. W
Brick) Vaughn
Bozeman
John Deere
Dan Shearer
Townsend
Dave Chalmers
Chateau
Montana State University
Chicago
Testing Grounds Part II ILD program aims to screen second graders
Rocky Mountain Educational Laboratory plans to screen one second grade in an eight state region including Arizona Colorado Idaho Montana Wyoming and western Nebraska. AMEL seeks to identify prevent diagnose and remediate learning disabilities in school age children with normal or above average intelligence. Parental consent is required and medical screening expenses are paid by the laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
AMEL
RMEL
Waterfowl Hunting Rules Eased In Montana This Year
Orville Lewis of the Montana Fish and Game Department says waterfowl hunters may shoot from boats with motors attached if the motor is off and forward motion has ceased. Motors may be used to recover wounded birds. The department emphasizes strict enforcement of game laws, with wardens in hunting areas and mandatory licenses for all big game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceredal
Orville Lewis
Montana Fish and Game Department
Lewis
Fish and Game Department
Frank Dunkle
Dunkle
Supreme Court
Montana
Fire Safety Check Promotes Rural Home Fire Prevention
National Fire Prevention Week runs October 6 to 12. Rural fires caused by faulty heating and cooking equipment, defective chimneys, misused fuels, and electrical faults lead to significant losses. In 1967 Sweet Grass County reported 22 fire calls with 15 grass fires and $15,700 in losses, while 1968 up to now shows 30 calls, mainly grass fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
National Fire Protection Association
Sweet Grass County
Health for All Too Much Vitamin Use Harms Health
A editorial warns against excess vitamin use and promises that vitamins cannot substitute for a balanced diet. The AMA cautions about daily 1800 units of vitamin D and 50000 units of vitamin A causing appetite loss mineral absorption and nervous system issues. It urges doctors to guide individual needs and critiques wasteful spending and misleading ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
Council and Foods and Nutrition
Duck stamp and state bird hunting license required
Hunters must carry both a valid duck stamp and a state bird hunting license to hunt migratory birds. The federal duck stamp covers flyway migratory species, while the state license authorizes hunting within the respective state. Compliance ensures lawful participation and supports conservation funding.
Hospital Guild Membership Drive and Dues Notice
Membership drive details state dues are 50 cents per person and may be left with Arlene Manley at Kellogg's Insurance if not contacted. Also notes floral shop closure from Monday October 21 to Wednesday October 23. Includes rental ads for three and five room apartments and cattle offering Angus stock heifers with calf safety and vaccination at Fair View Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Guild
Arlene Manley
Kellogg’s Insurance Office
Cattleya Floral
E. G. Hickey
Fair View Ranch
Battin seeks limits on Census questions and farm data
Congressman Battin argues Census Bureau overreach burdens farmers with excessive questions on land values, storage, and production methods. He proposes bills to curb inquiries, allow voluntary responses, and cap government data requests. Support from ten peers aims for action after January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battin
Bureau of the Census
Agriculture Department
Statistical Reporting Service
House Subcommittee On Census and Statistics
Census Bureau
Congress
Bureau
Amanda Rash 84 Rites Held at Reed Point
Amanda G Rash 84 died in Billings nursing home after a month as a patient. Funeral from Reed Point Evangelical United Brethren Church. Survivors include three daughters, 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren. Interment Reed Point cemetery.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Reed Point
Amanda G. Rash
Billings
Mae Deeney
Shelbyville
James Wood
Barrett Elgin
Bozeman
John Rash
Miles City
Robert Dunn
EUB
Richard Kienitz
Training Session For Girl Scout Leaders Today
Girl Scout leaders committee members and neighborhood service team meet at 2 pm this Thursday at Mrs. Art Sell home. Toni Gies district advisor from Billings will address the group during a training course aiding leadership development linked to Livingston district training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Sell
Toni Gies
Billings
Livingston
Gardiner
Big Timber
Tom Hammersmark
Stan Stenberg
Bill Reidelbach
Les Bennett
Dick Willems
Don Henke
John Jacobs
George Cremer
Dean Lowry
Hillbillies 4-H Elects Officers at Grey Cliff Meeting
The Grey Cliff Hillbillies 4H club met Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Grey Cliff school. Elected officers include Scott Fraser president Becky Halverson vice-president Jonnie Halverson secretary Cindy Morten treasurer Robbie Fraser reporter Cydney Fraser recreation leader Jack Halverson general leader Bill Fraser livestock leader and Mrs. Jack Halverson home economics reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillbillies
Grey Cliff Hillbillies
Grey Cliff School
Scott Fraser
Becky Halverson
Jonnie Halverson
Cindy Morten
Robbie Fraser
Cydney Fraser
Jack Halverson
Bill Fraser
Women of the Moose Meet At Moose Home
The Women of the Moose gathered Monday with Senior Regent Doris Lake presiding. A penny walk for Christmas in October supporting Moose heart and Moosehaven was held. Mrs. Cort Stobel, child care chairman, gave a report. Mrs. E R Vukasin entertained by guitar and song.
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The
Moose
Moose Home
Doris Lake
Mooseheart
Moosehaven
Cort Stobel
E. R. Vukasin
Senior Citizens Club Meeting at the Dugout
The Men of the Moose Lodge hosted lunch as Senior Citizens met at 2 p m Monday evening at the Dugout. Mrs. Reider Anderson opened with a prayer. Members shared poems and memories, discussed a Minnesotan fire article, and held an election poll. Refreshments were served to 22 attendees.
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Reider Anderson
Frances Roders
H. L. Brockway
Madge Tronrud
Alma Moffett
Minnesota
Stella Ryan
Severine Strand
Signe Anderson
Rena McComb
Etta Farthing
Frances Rodems
Esther Olin
Junior Girl Scouts Visit Little Red Barn Crafts Demo
The Big Timber Junior Girl Scouts met Thursday at the Dugout after roll call they went to the Little Red Barn to view a plastic crafts demonstration led by Mrs. Peterson. She will help make Christmas gifts from plastic. Jane Petaja and Nancy Esp brought treats. Michelle Willems, reporter.
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Big Timber
Little Red Barn
Brownie Troop 26 Holds Meeting After School
Brownie Troop No 26 met Tuesday after school. Members practiced flag ceremony and played games. Treats were brought by Deanna Thompson. Reported by Colleen McCauley.
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Brownie Troop No
Deanna Thompson
Colleen McCauley
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Crystal Springs
Two-Mile Bridge
Forrest
Fish and Game News
Dennis Beer
Lloyd Beer
Fuller Brush Products
Jan Fossum
Freeman
U. S
Department of Agriculture
Amanda Rash
Women OF
Moose Lodge
Farmers Service
Coleman
Johnson
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