Through Western Eyes on geysers and parks in Yellowstone
A fragmented reminiscence by A Gander through Western Eyes recalls geysers in Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks, noting human interest in wildlife and visitors. It mentions Kipling, Horace Aght and Prank Tay-Tor, and the value of nature as art. The piece also highlights Palomar’s giant telescope dedication and Hubble’s first look at Corona Borealis, with page continuation referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Ajght
Prank Tay- Tor
Ur National
Yellowstone
Lisis
Yellowstone Park
Palomar
Cmifornia
Stata Yilliona
Edwin Hubble
Corona Borealis
Deaconess Class 23 Graduates Receive Diplomas
Betty Lens Phyllis Eastiick Nora Hagen Betty Irvin and other graduates completed a three year Deaconess program at Billings State College School of Nursing. Dr W D Copeland led the ceremony with Murry C Wheeter and Mrs Mabel Cross presenting diplomas and caps to graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fet
Jets
Betty Lens
Phyllis Eastiick
Nora Hagen
Betty Irvin
Wilma Moore
Shirley Tuce
Cora Feldmann
Violet Wojohn
Front Row
Welen Silaman
Kathryn McDowell
Dorothes Ward
Joanne Whitney
Eugenia Binkesley
Alma Smith
Francis Donnafield
Beulah Jacobs
Methodist Clare
Biings
Ue Monelana State College School of
Warsing
W. D. Copeland
Rocky Mountain College
Anna Pearl Sherrick
State College School of Nursing
Murry C. Wheeter
Billings
Mabel Cross
George ‘I, Masuda
Luke's Episcopal Church
A. C. Caton
First Methodist
Rock's
Kasper
Police Plan Safe Fourth In Billings
Police Chief V A Recherony announced a Fourth of July traffic safety program to reduce fatalities. The plan, echoed by the National Safety Council, urges precautions as heavy travel and many new cars raise risk. Chief Lechner warned of a holiday surge and called for a safe, joyful celebration of independence.
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V. A
Nat Donial Safety Council
Lechner
Hagerd
Lechner Seid
School Budget Tops 1 Million For 1948 49
Trustees approve a budget of 1 011 000 for the 1948 49 school year marking the district’s first million dollar budget. The increase of 1100 over last year comes as families receive a 9 percent mill refund from the board. Increases in state and local revenue plus expanded facilities drive growth, with elementary schools seeing the largest rise due to new classrooms and two new schools under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lime Ellings
Costa
The Golden Rule Of Traffic Safety
Police Chief says two to make an accident and two to make a quarrel. In 52 percent of accidents in settled communities the other half involve another person such as a driver pedestrian or vehicle user. If drivers pedestrians extended courtesy the road and obeyed rules many accidents would be avoided. The last fatality in Billings occurred nine days ago.
Billings Deaconess Hospital's 21st Year Observed
In 1917 a group led by Roy J. Covert formed the Billings Deaconess Hospital board of trustees to build a hospital. Construction began in 1516 but halted for World War I and later resumed, opening in 1927 with about $90,000 debt. By 1948 it ran at 130 percent capacity and planned a nurses home completed in 1951.
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Roy J. Covert
Billings Montana
BR Hospital
Billings Deaconess Hospital
Holler
Die
Board of Wustees
Hogitat
Tnally
Montana State College School of Nursing Billings Hospital
The Billings nursing training school opened in 1927 with four transfer students from Sidney Dowroness hospital and 19 new students. The first class graduated in 1928, with yearly graduations now totaling 23. Affiliated with Montana State College in 1942, the program includes anatomy, bacteriology and chemistry, with rotations through T B Sanitation at Galen and Warm Springs for mental health, pediatrics at Montana Deaconess in Great Falls, and a final internship period. Total three year cost about $500, with a first quarter expense of room and board and uniform costs.
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Billings
Montana State Cole
Billings Hospital
Montana State College
Bozema
T. B. Sanitarion
Galen
Montana
T. B
Montana State Hospital
Warm Sprites
Montana Deaconess Hospital
Great Falls
Two Boys Die In Water Tragedies
Two youths drown in separate incidents this week. David B. George, 12, drowned in the Athletic Park pool Tuesday afternoon. Bob Frederick, 19, drowned in a stock reservoir near Columbus, 16 miles southeast of Ballin, his body recovered Wednesday noon. Coroner reports show Frederick swam alone. George was found by Harrison Fage as lifeguards and fire crews searched.
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David B. George
Gus . George
Grand Aven
Bob Frederick
Frederick
Avenue D
Coluwn
Ballin
Prederick
Monard
Smith
Athletic Park
Onovid George
Harrison Fage
Robert Hamilton
Young Fang
Deaconess Icts Bid On New Wing In Billings
Billings Deaconess hospital seeks bids by July 28 for a new wing as part of a long range expansion. Melvin Seiten, board president, announces plans will be issued to contractors. construction starts after bid award. Campaign fundraising begins October 15 to cover rising costs and add four operating rooms, X-ray therapy equipment, pediatrics and ortho therapy spaces.
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Deaconess
Billings
Deaconess Hospital Trust
Melvin Seite
Bord
Canstiietion
Teyease
Deaconess Funds
Seitz
Zer
Pediatrics Dew
Adventists Plan State Camp Meeting in July
Adventist minister M. D. Lewis of 1110 Pourtix Street West Billings helps with the annual statewide denominational camp meeting to be held July 18. Sessions are set at Mount Ellis Academy, the Adventist boarding school six miles east at Boxer.
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Hier
M. D. Lewis
Pourtix Street
Billings
Seventia
Barenian
Mount Ellis Academy
Boxer
Hospital Oversubscribed Campaign Ends With Extra Appeal
Sydney Community Memorial Hospital campaign for 225000 ended this week with a 10000 additional appeal. F George Johson, chairman of the drive, praised the fundraisers, volunteers, and the supportive public.
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Sydney Community Memorial Hospital
F. George Johson
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Grand Teton National Park
Teton Towers
Jackson Hole
Snake River
Police Department
W. A. Lechner
Billings Deaconess
Adventists Flan
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