Record Grain Stocks Reported Across Wheat and Oats
On January 1 1956 grain stocks set records for wheat corn oats barley and grain sorghums with national totals hitting 1.5 billion bushels of wheat 1.2 billion off farm CCC holdings and 321 million farm stocks Montana shows 83.8 million total wheat and 121 million oats while national oats reach 1.1 billion bushels and barley 303 million bushels largely CCC owned or loaned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo S. Kolstad
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Administrative Officer
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Montana
Farmers May Apply for Loans in Teton County
Farmers in Teton County may apply for additional loan funds through the Farmers Home Administration to cover up to one year of operating expenses such as fertilizer tractor fuel livestock feed and seed. Loans target family-type farms unable to obtain credit from other sources with offices in Fairfield Montana offering prompt service. Real estate credit for farm development soil conservation water systems and irrigation is also available through longer term programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
R B McLeaish
Farmers Home Administration
Edgar H. Barritt
County
Farmers Home Administration Committee
Farmers Home
John P Bugh
Fairfield
Mont
Barritt
Montana Science Fair Set for Missoula in March
The first Montana Science Fair will be held at Montana State University Field House March 23 24 to select two students to travel to the National Science Fair in Oklahoma City May 10 12. The top boy and girl will represent the state. A spokesman said several hundred students are preparing exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Montana State University
Oklahoma City
Montana reports 1955 wildlife arrests and hunting fatalities
The Montana Fish and Game Department reports 1955 wildlife violations totaling 1 037 arrests with fines averaging 40 dollars per case. Nonresident hunters faced stiff fines. 107 licenses were revoked. 117 people were found guilty of false statements to obtain licenses. Hunting fatalities dropped to 6, with 13 non fatal injuries. Teenagers caused seven accidents, mostly without supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Fish and Game Department
Hunting season fatalities and accidents reported in Montana
The Montana Fish and Game Department notes five of the six fatalities tied to the 1955 hunting season involved shotguns. Three non fatal hunting accidents also involved shotguns, with one fatality. Records are kept with state law enforcement and wardens’ cooperation.
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Ing
Montana Fish and Game Department
Fish and Game
High School Reunion Dance Crowned Class Queens
Eddie Howard the oldest alumnus represented the class of 1925 at the Chateau high school reunion dance held last week Marie Vance and Gail Armstrong were crowned queens by student body vote Botella Lorenzon traveled the greatest distance from St Paul Minn to attend the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Howard
Chateau High School
Marie Vance
Gail Armstrong
Botella Lorenzon
St. Paul
Minn
Grazing Forms Are Now Available For Ten Year Term
MISSOULA Regional Forester P D Hanson announced the next ten year term grazing permit period begins this year. Permit holders must file formal applications with the forest supervisor or district ranger. Applications are reviewed to determine commensurability and qualifications for renewal of livestock numbers from the last year of the current period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
P D. Hanson
Forest Supervisor
Forest Service renewal of preference permits to proceed
The forest supervisor will notify the applicant of any action on the permit. The regional forester says no major policy changes are planned for the renewal of preference permits.
Americanism Program Observed at Local High School
Veterans organizations and auxiliaries presented an Americanism program at the high school for George Washington’s birthdate. The Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem opened the event led by Ches ter Potuzak and James Hamilton. The program featured etiquette by Girl Scout troops, remarks by Robert Gronberg, and a history of the flag and veterans groups by Mrs. Gordon Monkman. A chorus from VFW and American Legion sang, with piano by Mrs. D. P. Fabrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Organizations
George Washington
Chester Potuzak
James Hamilton
VFW
Janet Moulton
Rita Ramaker
Connie Poore
Virginia Gollehon
Norma Jean Mathis
American Legion
Hie Duits
Robert Arensmeyer
Betty Lien
Gotch Jacobs
Marva Green
Rosalie Gustregen
Guy Miller
D. P. Fabrick
Montana to elect wide slate of state officers in 1956
The Montana 1956 ballot will include the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, auditor, and superintendent of public instruction. Two seats on the State Supreme Court and a railroad public service commissioner race will also appear, along with 25 district judges and federal representatives Orvin Flore and Lee Metcalf. Local counties will elect a commissioner, district court clerks, county attorneys, and state lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Albert H Angstman
Horace S. Davies
H J. Freebourn
Freebourne
Montana Railroad Public Service Commission
Leonard Yolting
U. S
Senate
Montana
Orvin B. Flore
Lee Metcalf
Associated Press
Montana Election Law Changes Explained
Montana explains new election rules for 1954 including candidate naming limits and ballot title issues. A failed bill would have barred titles like judge on ballots due to clerical error after Senate approval and House support. Voters must register by Sept 20 to vote next November. those who did not vote in 1954 must re register for Nov 6, 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
U.S
Hospital Guild to Meet at Teton Memorial Hospital
The Teton Memorial Hospital Guild will meet on Wednesday February 29 from 2 to 4 pm at the hospital. Circle A of WSCS with Mrs Velma Olsen as president is in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton Memorial Hospital Guild
WSCS
Velma Olsen
Card of Thanks from Mrs Albert Wiseman
Mrs Albert Wiseman thanks everyone for cards and flowers received during hospitalization. Appreciation goes to Dr McAuley and hospital staff for care, to the drug stores for papers, and to the rest home staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McAuley
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