Winter Wheat Acreage Up Significantly in Montana and U.S.
Montana winter wheat producers seeded about 390000 more acres last fall than in 1972, an 18 percent rise. Nationally 51.0 million acres were seeded, also up 18 percent and the largest since 1967. Production forecasts for 1974 reach 72.5 million bushels, based on Dec 1 data from the Crop Reporting Board. Montana ranked fourth among wheat producers in fiscal 1973 exports valued at $12.9 billion.
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Montana
Leo S. Kolstad
Montana Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Kolstad
Crop Reporting Board
US Department of Agriculture
Statistical Reporting Service
Forage Crop Seminar Second in Fairfield Series
The Montana Cooperative Service agronomist will speak at 1 30 pm January 21 in Fairfield community hall on cereal crop production varieties and culture. William Richter urges use of recommended varieties and warns against poor baking quality or substandard production. Steptoe barley and new forage crops are noted for improving returns with quality management emphasized. All Teton County producers are invited to attend.
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Agronomist
Montana Cooperative Service
Fairfield
William Richter
Teton Extension
Montana
Teton County
Janet Campbell Services Held
Janet Campbell 39 of Pendroy died after a car crash during a blizzard trip to Great Falls. Survivors include husband Mike and six children Shaun Michial Daniel Andrew Nicholas Gail and Kelly Ann. She was a former Marine and California transplant who settled in Montana after a life of service and family work.
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St Joseph's Catholic Church
Chateau
Michael
Janet) Campbell
Pendrey
Campbell
Seattle
Wash
US Marine Corps
Paris Island
S. C
San Francisco
Calif
Marines
Mike Campbell
Shaun
University of California Hospital
California
Montana
Pendroy
General Mills Inc
Great Falls
Demos to Meet at January Central Committee Session
The Teton County Democratic Central Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday January 21 at 8 p.m. in the courthouse at Choteau. All interested persons are urged to attend.
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Teton County
Democrat Central Committee
Choteau
Make a New Year's Resolution That May Save Your Life
Dr Judith Graham M D urges a health pledge to cut cardiovascular risk. She highlights high blood pressure as a silent killer, notes millions affected, and urges doctor checks, smoking cessation, diet low in cholesterol, regular exercise, weight control, and stress reduction.
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Judith Graham M
Montana Heart Associator
Heart Association
Graham
Winter Wheat In Fair to Good Condition In Montana
Montana winter wheat at month end was fair to good in most districts with southern and eastern areas better. Snow cover limits wind damage and hay supplies vary with shortages in several counties. Livestock graze in eastern two thirds but are fed hay due to snow. Energy savings tips for farms include lights, insulation, windbreaks, and efficient irrigation power.
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Montana
Easttern
William E. Larsen
Montana State University Agricultural Engineering Department
Vitamin A in Cattle Rations Amid Montana Drought
Montana drought depletes carotene in range forage, risking low vitamin A in beef cows by late winter. Extension specialist Roger Brownson notes stored liver fat can supply four to six months, but shortages of green forage and hay may force reliance on supplements, bright hay, or injections to maintain cow health.
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Montana
Roger Brownson
Montana State University
Brownson
National Research Council
Student Teachers Gaining Experience in Montana Schools
Montana State University College of Education has placed 95 student teachers statewide this winter. University seniors gain classroom experience across elementary junior high and high school levels. Area participants include Linda Bachmener of Choteau at Helena Senior High and Susan Gauthier of Dupuyer at Emerson School in Bozeman.
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Bozeman
Montana State University College of Education
Linda Bachmener
Choteau
Helena Senior
Susan Gauthier
Dupuyer
Emerson School
Lutherans Introduce Puppet Drama at Contemporary Worship
Trinity Lutheran Church hosts a puppet drama series during a Sunday Contemporary Worship Service to educate children with Old Testament stories. Seniors direct the dramas with Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel as the first tale The community is invited to participate and learn from the message.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Luther Leaguers
Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel
Solid Waste Opinions Sought in Teton County
Teton County 4 H members survey rural residents on solid waste disposal and junk cars to locate junk vehicles and gauge opinions on the current landfill system. Contact Fairfield or Chateau Ex Extension Office for a form if not contacted.
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Teton County
Fairfield
Chateau
Teton
Navy sailor returns home aboard USS Truxton after Western Pacific deployment
Navy Electrician's Mate Second Class Charles B. Ginther son of Mr and Mrs Rae A Ginther of Fairfield returned to his homeport in Long Beach aboard the nuclear powered guided missile frigate USS Truxton after a four month Western Pacific deployment He participated in fleet training in the Gulf of Tonkin and visited ports in Thailand and the Philippines He joined the Navy in April 1969 and is a former student of Rocky Mountain College Billings
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Long Beach
Calif
Navy
Charles B. Ginther
Rae A. Ginther
Fairfield
Truxton
Western Pacific
Gulf of Tonkin
Thailand
Philippines
Rocky Mountain College
Billings
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Knights Templar
Eastern Star
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Malta
Mustangs
Choteau, Montana
Janet Campbell
Demos
U. S
Hopital
Findorff
Teleflora
Hanusa Agency
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Chevrolet
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Gary W. Malcott
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