Montana FHA allocates 23.335 million in rural loan funds
Farmers Home Administration in Montana announced a 23.335 million allocation for fiscal 1974 through the U S Department of Agriculture. The plan details 6.5 million for farm ownership 7 million for farm operating loans 2.55 million for water and sewer 1.275 million for business loans and 1.25 million and 1.1 million for housing loans plus 2.5 million for regular housing loans and 800 thousand for rental housing units. Loans already issued since July 1 1973 precede final totals.
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Montana
Richard D. Smiley
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Smiley
Dora Hamsa Kelsh Funeral Rites Held Saturday
Death reported of Dora Hamsa Kelsh 82 who died December 20 in Eau Claire Wisconsin following hip fracture surgery. Funeral Saturday in Augusta Wisconsin with interment in Alma Center Cemetery. survived by children Betty Corey Ruth Harden Marjorie Blatchley Carroll Bud Kelsh and 14 grandchildren with several siblings and long ties to local schools and Eastern Star and Rebekah lodges.
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Dora Hamsa Kelsh
Eau Claire
Wis
Kelsh
Lutheran Church
Augusta
Alma Center
Chateau
Bert Corey
Scott
Humbird
Montana
New Rockport Colony
Collins
Doheny School
Dutton
Order of Eastern Star
Rebekah Lodge
Betty Corey
Ruth Harden
Marjorie Blatchley
Simsbury
License Tab Sales Begin Wednesday
License tabs for all vehicles go on sale at the Treasurers office in the courthouse on Wednesday January 2. Vehicle owners will receive tabs for 1973 plates and must place them on the plates by the deadline. Owners are urged to shop early to avoid last minute rush.
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Court House
Sister of Choteau Man Dies in Chicago
Word reached Choteau of the death in Chicago of Mrs. Smithy Seidenadel after a short illness. Funeral services are set for Friday December 28 in Chicago. Mrs. Seidenadel was a sister of Bill Forrest of Choteau. Mr and Mrs Forrest left today to attend the services.
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Choteau
Smithy Seidenadel
Chicago
Seidenadel
Bill Forrest
Forrest
Emma Wiprud Funeral Services Held Monday
Emma Wiprud 82 of Dutton died Friday in a Great Falls hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were Monday at Bethany Lutheran Church with Rev. Virgil Thompson officiating. Burial followed in Dutton Cemetery. Survived by her husband O T Wiprud two sons Raymond and Lester and five daughters and many grandchildren.
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O. T
Emma) Wiprud
Dutton
Wiprud
Great Falls
Bethany Lutheran Church
Virgil Thompson
Dutton Cemetery
Emma Haralson
Adams
Minn
Wipr
ME. tEllen Fichtner
Inclne Village
Nev
Betty Woodward
Sparks
Oscar Haralson
Crescent City
Calif
Christine Tollefson
Sadie Krebesbach
Minnesota
Why the oil shortage and what it means now
A concise overview explains rising U S oil use, falling domestic production, and reliance on imports from Arab nations cut by a boycott. It notes Alaska and Tea Pot Dome reserves, refinery capacity gaps, and pipeline delays, urging realistic pricing, pipe access, and careful policy before rationing or allocations.
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Dra
Interior Committee
U. S
Elk Hills
Calif
Teapot Dome
Wyoming
Naval Petroleum
California
Tea Pot Dome
Rocky Mountain
Cost of
Council
Montana Hospitals Delay Medicare Withdrawal Decision
The Montana Hospital Association urges 54 Montana hospitals to postpone final withdrawal from the Title XVIII Medicare Program until the April 11-12, 1974 mid year meeting in Miles City. Officials cite Blue Cross reforms and ongoing regulatory issues as reasons to extend current provider status and pursue constructive changes in Washington and Baltimore.
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Montana Hospital Association
Montana
Miles City
Fred Holbrook
Association
Blue Cross of Montana
Washington
Baltimore
Holbrook
Morris elected director of Montana Maine Anjou Association
Mike Morris Jr. of the Chateau and Augusta area was elected to the Montana Maine Anjou Association board at the Dec. 9 Great Falls convention. Gary Gershmel of Winnett is president and Jon Clarke of Fergus is secretary-treasurer. The sale at the meeting totaled 61 head for 230200 with international and regional buyers contributing to strong prices.
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Mike Morris Jr
Chateau
Augusta
Montana
Maine Anjou Association
Great Falls
Gary Gershmel
Winnett
Jon Clarke
Fergus
Morris
Dick Sneddon
International Maine Uniou Association
United States
Judging Day Set for Friday at Sunny Slope Ranch
The annual Teton Judging Day will be held Friday December 28 from 10 a.m. at Sunny Slope Ranch west of Fairfield. Open to 4-H and FFA members from Teton Cascade and nearby counties. Eight classes across beef sheep swine and horse with four reasons. Top judge in each division and overall winner receive plaques. A nominal lunch will be available. The event selects a 4-H livestock judging team for the Montana Winter Fair in Bozeman January 20 to February 2.
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Teton
Sunny Slope Ranch
Fairfield
FFA
Teton County
Cascade
Montana
Bozeman
Give Blood This Friday at the City Pavilion
Mrs. Grant Curtis announces a Friday blood drive at the city pavilion from 2 to 6 pm with a 65 pint quota. Replacement units are requested for a newborn needing RH factor correction and babysitters will be provided for mothers giving blood with children. Seventeen year olds may donate with parent permission slips.
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Grant Curtis
Chateau
Don LaBaugh
Newspaper schedule shifts for New Year holiday
The Thursday paper announces a one time shift to publish on Thursday next week due to the New Year holiday. All items should arrive by Monday if possible, with late items accepted on Wednesday. After the first January issue the schedule returns to Wednesday publication.
Cattle Management Meeting Set at Choteau Library
The Beef Cattle Management session for 1973-74 will be held January 10 at 7 30 PM in the Choteau Library. Dr Bill Patton and Dr Robert Lee will present Beef Cattle Disease with discussion on common diseases prevention and treatment for cattle and calves.
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Choteau
Bill Patton
Robert Lee
Chateau
Fairfield
Neil W. Christensen
Montana Cooperative Extension Service
Bozeman
Aliens Must Report Addresses Under New Requirement
John J. Reddy of the Immigration and Naturalization Service announced a forthcoming obligation for aliens in the United States to report their addresses to the Attorney General. All aliens present on January 1 must report by month’s end, with two exemptions for accredited diplomats and certain international organization representatives. Forms are available at Post Offices or INS offices during January. Penalties for noncompliance are severe.
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John J. Reddy
Immigration and Naturalization Service
United States
Post Office
Immigration and Naturalization Service Office
Reddy
Bowling Tournament Winners Named At A and K Lanes
Out of town bowlers dominated the annual A and K Lanes invitation tournament held over the past two weekends. Team event winners were Tad's Boys of Great Falls 2967 Shelby Bowling Center 2966 Dirkes Chateau 2941 and Brady Bombers 2908. Roy Finns Great Falls topped team series with 600, Ray Callaghan Conrad had singles 1179 for 10 dollars, George Du Four Great Falls had high singles game 241.
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A & K Lanes
Tad’s Boys
Great Falls
Shelby Bowling Center
Dirkes
Chateau
Brady Bombers
Roy Finns
Ray Callaghan
Conrad
George DuFour
Paul Stenerson
Steve Barcus
Browning
Jim Nowlin
Dutton
Larry Higgins
Sam Luvntra
Oscar Diedrich
Brady
John Banka
Buzz Zorn
Chester
1974 Outlook From Babson's Reports on Inflation and Growth
Babson's forecasts warn of a 6 percent inflation rise in 1974 driven by fuel costs and wage agreements. They anticipate a slower real GNP, a recession ahead, and mixed industrial production with auto, housing, and consumer durables affected by high prices and energy shortages.
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Babson’s Reports Inc
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Babson’s
Coun
Try
Mideast
Babson’s Reports
Soil Bank
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Dora H. Kelsh
Emma Wiprud
Congress
U.S
Venezuela
Canada
Alaska
U S
Virgil Miller
Blue Cross
Vic Moretto
Bill Borchers
Blue Cross of
Leary
Administration
Mike Morris
Choteau Library
United Steelworkers
Borhood
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