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Billings Herald

Location

Billings, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1948

Page

11

Agriculture Department Shows at Midland Empire Fair

The U S Department of Agriculture furnishes 130 feet of exhibits for the Midland Empire Fair in Billings August 9 to 14. Manager H L Fitton notes models and animations show water origin from mountain watersheds and the value of rotation grazing. Exhibits include the mechanical cow and hen, with a network of federal and state agencies ready to advise on soil, meat inspection, forest, and pest programs. Representatives from these agencies will explain bulletins and farm home help. the department brings more than 30 years of fair exhibit experience.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Billings H. L. Fitton Tmountain Soil Conservation Service Sail Conservation District Federal Meat Inspection Bureau of Animal Industry Forest Service Bureau of Entomology and Ton Packers and Stockyards Act Agronomy State Experiment Station Boseman Judith Basin Moccasin Montana Huntley Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils and Agricultural Engineering

Billings Humane Society seeks home for husky dog

The newly formed Billings Humane Society met at the Commercial Club and drew up its constitution and bylaws. It plans a Midland fair booth and a weekly column in The Herald. A female Alaskan husky found on Lockwood flats with porcupine quills is up for adoption. call Mrs House at 3749. Members and volunteers are being sought in Billings and nearby areas.

Sillings Humane Society Bilings Hu Mane Society Commercial Club the Herald Myx Frank Houle Lockwood Flats

One Hundred Youths Sought for Local National Guard

About one hundred young men from Billings and surrounding area may join the National Guard and remain employed or in school. Major FH Morris notes 17 to 18 year olds can fill vacancies in Billings guard units authorized by Governor Ford. Signing up exempts them from the draft while they serve as guardsmen. The openings are in headquarters company, and companies L and M of the Third Battalion, 13rd.

National Guard Billings Mitchell Morris Montana State Guy Morris Ford 13Rd

Montana Infantry Recruiting Interview Notice

A recruiting sergeant will be on duty at the no tonal guard recruiting office at 2919 Montana Avenue to interview applicants as announced by the sergeant.

Montana Infantry Notonal Guard Montana Avenue

Gold Star Buttons Available for Next of Kin

Government furnished gold star buttons for next of kin of deceased Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel are available through J Dewey Fellows service officer at Yellowstone Post No 4 American Legion and Montana Veterans Welfare Commission. Free to widow widower parent and adoptive relatives. others may buy at 150. Buttons come in pin joint or safety catch with yellow gold and white star on gold wreath and initials engraved on back. Receipts total for fiscal year 2799 1800 show five dollars.

Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard J. Dewey Yellowstone American Legion Montana

Army Plans New Rating System

The U S Army announces a new rating program to ease rank progression for enlisted men. Noncommissioned officers will formally evaluate subordinates for technical skill leadership and related qualities. Read the Herald for the full ad.

Army U.S. Army Department of the Army

Swords Leads Sorority to Fund Cerebral Palsy Scholarships

Mrs L W Swords of Billings Montana state alumni chairman of Alpha Chi Omega announces a national scholarship program for cerebral palsy specialists. Six yearly grants of 5900 support eight physicians surgeons and therapists at the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults Inc. Studies at the Children s Rehabilitation Institute Cockeysville Md under Dr Winthrop M M Phelps supervision.

L. W. Swords Billings Montana State Alpha Chi Omega National Woo Men’s Sorority National Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Swords Children's Rehabilitation Institute Cokeysville Winthrop MM. Phelps Phelps American Academy For Cerebral Palsy

National society funds scholarships for cerebral palsy work

The National society plans new scholarships to aid its 2,000 affiliates in expanding cerebral palsy facilities and research. Recipients will support hospital clinics, nurseries for cerebral palsied children, treatment centers, and special education in recreation projects funded by Easter Seals sales.

National Society

Fire Chief Returns From Alberta Conference

Fire Chief Lucian B. Smith resumes duties after attending a four day Dominion Association of Fire Chiefs conference in Lethbridge Alberta Cand Ida. Smith was named to represent Montana at the conference and returned to work on Tuesday.

Lucian B. Smith Dominion Association of Fire Thief Lethbridge Alberta Smith Montana

Advertising in the Herald Catches Local Dealer's Attention

A reader reports seeing a dealer's advertisement in the Herald and notes its prominence. The item underscores how local shops rely on newspaper ads to reach customers.

the Herald

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