04 May 1950
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Newspaper
Billings Herald
Location
Billings, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
1
QWESTER K SNORE and EDSTER WILLIAM N HOLETT renew advertising merit terms for one year at two dollars for a subscription and five cents per single copy, details show pricing for print access.
A reflection on social security contrasts between a lifelong worker Charley who earns and saves for retirement and Joe who relies on relief and old age assistance. The piece notes average pensions of Charley and Joe, compares their paths, and links to broader death statistics by age, plus a quip about tractors, a Mencken quote, and a Wichita Eagle joke about Brannan.
A collage of light humor and local color recalls a snowstorm disrupting plans in Midland Empire, remarks on weather broadcasts, a colored preacher quote, school worries, and a rodeo paper moving to Colorado Springs. The Herald expands its offices and touts new mailing and cash register systems as it says goodbye to a long time editor.
A South Side merchant submits a letter to The Herald urging a parade reroute to allow spectators on the south side of the tracks to view the Go Western celebration. The writer proposes a specific alternate route via Second Avenue to Minnesota and Twenty-sixth Street, with access to the underpass for crossing the tracks, arguing the move would benefit local merchants and residents.
A concise safety reminder urges treating firearms as loaded and ketchup bottles as ready to pour. It emphasizes cautious handling, mindful storage, and preventive habits to reduce accidents.
An unusually elderly man was seen dining at a Billings restaurant. He kept a wary eye on his meal rather than the server, drawing attention for his cautious demeanor.
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