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Newspaper

Billings Herald

Location

Billings, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

2

Retirement Benefits Clarified For 65 Year Olds

Social Security official M G Gardner explains that net worth does not affect eligibility for old age retirement payments. A 65 year old executive with million dollar assets still qualifies for benefits, as payments are based on earnings and insured status, not wealth. He urges timely claims to avoid loss of monthly checks and notes some miss benefits arise from delaying contact with the office.

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Mexican School Boy Is City Marble Champ

Eleven year old Enti Campos of Taft school won the city marble championship defeating 1947 champ Dale Clark and 1944 champ Shen Olson. Campos will represent Billings in the state marble tournament in Great Falls. The city tournament drew 527 entries with Campos advancing through quarterfinals and semifinals before clinching the title.

Hon Great Falls Campos Olson Jaycers Jayenes Etisee Tampaes Entique Campos South Twentythird Street Taft School Dale Clark Shen Ken Olson Billings Junior Hi Jim Jones Frat School Crazies Straford Garfield Jimmy Tate Broadwater Elisey Campes Targ Donald Shearer Park Charles Lee Orchard Jimmy Warden McKinley Kenny Olson Gamoshi Kenneth Strauch G Field Jim Hertz Pratt Gammmy

Farmers urged to fight alfalfa weevil in county fields

Yellowstone county extension agent W H L Jones warned farmers alfalfa weevils are laying eggs and fields should be checked closely. Control measures should start when the first crop damage appears, with stubble treated promptly. Three insecticides DDT toxaphene and chlordane are recommended. avoid spraying on forage for livestock. Stubble treatment and harrow cultivation can help when infestation is light.

Mérg W. H L. Jones Yellowstone Jones

Larsen's Launder East Opens New Billings Service

The Hero announces Larsen's Launder East a new Billings wash and dry service with Bendix machines and damp dry options. L P Larsen owner says the building at 510 Fourth Street West houses twenty Bendix washers offering washing and drying in 30 to 60 minutes with economical rates and hour rental of mangles. Open this Saturday with complete service including ironing and water treatment.

Billings Larsen’s East Montana L. P. Larsen Fourth Street

Universal Carloading adds daily consolidated eastbound service

Billings firms gain time and money with a daily consolidated car service from all points east of the Mississippi into Billings. The Universal Carloading and Distributing Company opens an office at 2401 Minnesota Avenue with J. R. Forsberg as general agent in charge. The service became effective on May 1.

Billings Universal Carloading and Distributing Company Mississippi River Trianslt Minnesota Avenue J. R. Forsberg Forsberg

College enrollments anchor Billings facts mix

The report notes Eastern Mottana College near Billings has 724 students while Rocky Mountain College lists 700 enrollments, placing both institutions in the Billings area.

Billings Eastern Mottana College Rocky Mountain College

Legion membership climbs to 2,650,544 in 1948

The American Legion reports total membership reaching 2,650,544 for 1948. Eight departments exceed their yearly quotas as organization strengthens its nationwide ranks.

American Legion

Art Of Men’s Newspaper Herald Phone 9 1455

The Herald lists a contact number 9 1455 for man’s interest in newspaper arts. Note: readable fragment provides limited context on the article or event.

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Freezer Demonstration Set By Skies Corp Expert

Miss Berta Gehrke home economist for Skies corporation will demonstrate home freezer use Thursday evening in the Northern hotel cafe room. Officials of Wyn Wird corporation of Bulings announce the event with a 20 minute color sound film on freezing foods. Admission is free and the public is invited at 7 15 p m. Freer dealers from Mortana and Wy0 mig are invited to attend.

Berta Gehrke the Skies Corporation Thuysday Caitroom Wynwird Corporation Bulings Gehreke Jeb Mortana

Notice of Probate Hearing for Grace Maloney Will

Montana legal notice announces a hearing on May 6 1948 at 10:00 AM in Yellowstone County Court for probate of Grace Maloney formerly Grace Skeel and issuance of letters of administration with the will annexed to Irvin H Cook. The public is notified to appear and show cause why probate should not be granted. Clerk Kathryn Davies and Deputy Clerk Reby Farley oversee, with A W Shaw attorney for the petitioner.

Thirteenth Judicial District Montana Anc Yellowstone Grace Maloney Grace Skeel Muanissrakion Irvin H. Cook Cowlhouse Hillings Irvin Cook Katin Daves Reby Farley A.W. Siaw Scapiston Bldg Silings

Notice to Creditors Estate of George A King

Notice is given by the Administrator of the Estate of George A King deceased to creditors and claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within 10 months after first publication. Address for claims is 107 Worth 36th St Billing Montana Yellowstone County. Dated Billing Montana May 5 1948. Myron C Burt Administrator. May 6 14 31 26.

George A. King Billings Yellowstone State of Montana Billing My.ron C. Burt Gengé A. King

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