Polio Care Needs Continued Support Warn Officials
Local chapters of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis warn that polio patient care will require funds for years. They note annual care costs exceed 25 million dollars and detail 1955 expenditures including hospital care 673.60 dollars physicians fees 26000 equipment 122.23 and administration 3375 dollars. Local leaders urge early contributions to sustain the March of Dimes polio program.
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Teton
National Foundation For Polio
Montana Surpasses Bond Sales Quota In 1955
Montana reports yearly savings bond sales of 31 444 345 against a 30 200 000 quota and December sales of 2 503 618. Thirty-one counties exceeded targets and Teton County reached 102 percent of its annual goal. Payroll savings contributions rose, boosting the overall strong performance.
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United States Savings
Montana
A. T. Hibbard
Helena
State Savings Bonds
Arnold Hanusa
Teton County
Hibbard
Francis McKee suffers broken neck in Great Falls fall
Francis McKee, a city man and carpenter, fell from an eight foot platform in Great Falls. A plank reportedly struck him, breaking his neck. He was rushed to Columbus hospital and is resting as well as can be expected. This was his first day on new Gulf Oil Co. work in Great Falls after months with Gulf Oil Co. in Cho teau.
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Francis McKee
Great Falls
Columbus Hospital
Acantha
McKee
Gulf Ofl Co
Choteau
Montana Duck Traveled 2200 Miles Before Bahama Death
A blue winged teal banded in Sheridan county Montana in 1953 was killed in October 1955 in the Bahama Islands by a Florida hunter. Reports from Washington via the Montana Fish and Game Department note the bird crossed more than 2200 miles one way on direct flight and could have logged about 10,000 miles round trips in its migratory life.
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Montana
Southland
British West Indies
Washington
Montana Fish and Game Department
Westby
Sheridan County
Bahama Islands
Florida
Wynn Freeman
Wildlife Restoration Division
U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Freeman
Counties Sound Finances, Montana Taxpayers Say
The Montana Taxpayers Association reports county governments in sound financial condition as of June 30, 1955. Only 21 counties carried bonded debt. Lake and Silver Bow had warrants exceeding cash in four funds. Net bonded indebtedness declined to 2,410,308 from 2,864,000. Silver Bow owed 683,850 and Flathead 242,445. Surplus warrant cash totaled 5,688,000, over twice the debt, Yellowstone led in net cash balance with 771,000 in four funds.
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Montana
Flathead County
Yellowstone County
Taxpayer report cites county bond debt and surpluses
The study shows state wide totals with June 30 1954 and 1955 figures. Musselshell County cut 1923 bonded debt to 77000 while four warrant funds hold surplus cash. Teton County had no bonds on June 30 1955 and a net surplus of 199667 after cash deductions.
Card of Thanks from Mrs Horace Baskett
To each of you who sent me flowers letters cards and made personal calls while I was in the hospital I wish to express my sincere thanks Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated Mrs Horace Baskett
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Horace Baskett
Increase in Sun River area bighorn sheep counted
A census by Montana Fish and Game Department biologist Reuel Janson shows 275 sheep at Willow Creek 956 at Gibson and Deep Creek, with 26 large rams 36 small rams 113 ewes 62 lambs and 38 unclassified animals. Sheep moved to foothills due to heavy snow while conditions remained harsh.
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Sun River Bighorn
Reuel Janson
Great Falls
District 4
Montana Fish and Game Department
Willow Creek
Gibson
Deep Creek
Sheep Reef
Pretty Prairie
Janson
Guild to Meet at Teton Memorial Hospital
The Teton Memorial Hospital Guild will hold a meeting on Wednesday January 25 from 2 to 4 pm at the hospital. The Nile club will oversee the work unit. Mrs Larry Banks serves as president. All ladies are invited and coffee will be served.
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Teton Memorial Hospital Guild
Nile Club
Larry Banks
Bulldogs Beat Stanford Wolves In 13 Point Margin
The Bulldogs led by four after the first quarter and seven at halftime before falling behind by one late in the third. They rallied in the final period to secure a 13 point victory over the Stanford Wolves.
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E. E Chateau
Choteau Beats Stanford As Olson Scores 26 Points
Carl Olson pumps in 26 for Choteau while Stenger nets 29 for Stanford. Choteau shoots 56 percent in the first half and ends with a 53 percent game average as the contest unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Olson
Choteau
Stenger
Stanford
Dunckel
Olson
Carl
Rustad
Clark
Whitfield
Stout Eeeweererereers
Peer Eeveserere
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Bahamas
Tax Association
AL Horse Sale
Great Falls Livestock Com. CO
Great Falls, Montana
Bulldogs
Browning
By Chon D
The
Travelers Safety Service
Musselshell
Fish and Game Deptrts
Jesse C. Bleecker
5Th Ave
N.E
Nelson Insurance Agacy
William F. Olsen
Olsen
R. E. Nelson
Nelson Insurance Agency
Wallop
Stanford Wolves
Jay
Higgins
Wessaree
Jerr Cherry
Wally
Jaconetty
Tony Olson
Cleoeve
Gall Baroeers
Las
Choteau Acantha
Valentines
Valentine
Woodbury
Teton Pharmacy
Mioe Luciere Choteau
Franklin Veterinary
Lyie
Peas
Hale
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Co
Chateau, Montana
Plymouth
Buick
COE
Chevrolet Company
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