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Newspaper
Billings Herald
Location
Billings, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1948
Page
8
Montana reports a fiscal year end surplus of 8.1 million in the general fund, a new high, with total state worth at about 80.6 million. Bonded debt rose to 8.6 million, and comprehensive funds show a record total across all accounts of 40.4 million.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce and Department of Public Recreation sponsor the third annual bicycle trip for youths. Fifty boys will ride from Sagebrush Densist to Bridger on August 28 to 29 to attend the Jim Bridger fair and rodeo. Current signups include David Burton and many others, with several more names listed.
The Bridge Service club hosts a rodeo caravan with Lavane Frank Clarence Lindell and other boys as guests. The group will depart Billings at 5 a.m. Saturday. boys must return bike inspection blanks and parental permission to the recreation office in City Hall.
Milwaukee based Blatz Brewing appoints Stines Distributing of Billings Montana as exclusive wholesaler for a four county area including Stillwater Carbon Yellowstone and Big Horn. Frank C War best president notes the move expands Blatz reach as the firm showcases a modern brewery guest facility with a large bottling plant and theater style bar.
Postmaster L Fatelas received authority to extend mounted city carrier service for delivery in Princeton and Harvard areas within the College subdivision. Rural route No 2 will switch to mounted carrier service starting August 23, serving patrons with the new delivery method.
Residents must file a change of address with the post office and properly mount their mailboxes at the curb in front of their homes.
The second annual fishing trip for boys and girls of Billings, sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and run by the Department of Public Recreation, departs City Hall at 1 pm. Participants must sign up at the recreation office before Saturday noon. last year 58 youths joined and prizes will be awarded.
In combat during World War II the U S Navy was recording a loss rate of one plane for every 18 planes lost by Japan according to a recent study.
The article notes citizens stepping up to participate in elections despite skepticism toward officials. It highlights the role of engaged residents in shaping community outcomes and urges practical action to support turnout.
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