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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1953
Page
8
A community blood drive will be held February 23 at Fairfield High School from noon to 4 p.m. to fill a 150 pint quota for Red Cross gamma globulin program aiding polio paralysis prevention. gamma globulin is derived from blood and used in polio experiments. no polio vaccine is available yet.
County official Jake Tuinstra states that 1953 production targets must align with conservation goals for individual farms. He explains conservation now includes soil structure, erosion control, and organic matter restoration to boost long term productivity. AC Program aids farmers with essential conservation practices to meet current and future goals.
Montana Highway Patrol official cautions drivers that ice slipperiness changes with temperature. He notes stopping distances can vary from about 110 to 250 feet near freezing, urging caution beyond road surface conditions.
Scout Week runs February 7 to 13 marking the 43rd anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. More than 3,250,000 youths and adults participate nationwide, with over 20 million members since 1910. The 1953 highlight is the third National Jamboree set for July 17 to 23 at Irvine Ranch near Newport Harbor in California.
Officials stress slow speeds for winter motorists. Tests show even with studded tires and chains, reduced speed remains essential for safety on winter roads.
County PMA committee announced an allocation of 147000 as its share of the 250 million Agricultural Conservation Program authorized by Congress. The funds will review 26 farmer and rancher requests from the recent farm-to-farm signup and provide assistance based on county conservation needs and available funds. Payments depend on prior approval and congressional appropriations.
Forrest Lee Johnson, 1, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Johnson, was hit in the eye by a BB during a war or cowboy Indians game near the Ruel holding place on Chateau's west side. He is hospitalized at Great Falls, with injury extent not yet known.
The auxiliary held its regular meeting with reports from committees on membership courtesy publicity and radio. Members reviewed constitution bylaws discussed birth civic events and civil defense class opportunities. A committee was named to coordinate with Legion on the American Legion birthday event and radio program improvements for children was proposed. Lunch followed the session.
Funeral services for 83 year old Edith Reginer of Fairfield will be held Friday at 2:30 PM at the American church with Rev. E E Tollefson officiating. Burial follows in Fairfield cemetery. She died Monday night at Teton Memorial hospital. Born March 20, 1869 in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Survivors include daughter Mrs Winifred Jacobson of Fairfield two sons Harry E Stanley of Babb and William Parrish of Great Falls a sister Mrs Mary Dull of Great Falls 11 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Patronize Acantha Want Ads.
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