Koger Named To ACPS Post By Ezra Benson
Secretary Ezra Taft Benson announces Paul M. Koger of Tennessee will lead the Agricultural Conservation Program Service of the USDA. Koger moves from Southeast Area Dir to ACPS administrator, overseeing payments to farmers for soil and water conservation efforts. Fred G. Ritchie remains deputy administrator as ACPS vacancy is filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Ezra Taft Benson
Paul M. Koger
Tennessee
Agricultural Conservation Program Service
USDA
Koger
Commodity Stabilization Service
Department of Agriculture Conservation
Benson
ACPS
Fred G. Ritchie
Dutton Responds To Montana Attorney General On Oil Leasing Debate
Dutton of Dutton Montana replies to Arnold H. Olsen offering no political debate on oil leasing. He cites a farmers group seeking understanding, denies provoking a confrontation, defends LaRue Smith Sr and urges an early reply.
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Olsen
Dutton
Arnold Olsen
LaRue Smith, Sr
Great Falls O‘lman
Ted Sorenson
Arnold H. Olsen
Montana
Helena
Power Co. Files Suit to Recover Protested Taxes
Montana Power Company filed in Teton County district court to recover 2886.93 paid under protest on property taxes. The suit, led by attorneys Sam B. Chase and William H. Coldiron, names Lorraine Maynard and the State Board of Equalization as defendants. The company argues the excess added to assessments by the board is improper and notes a 1955 law on classification and appraisal was held unconstitutional by a district judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Power Company
Teton County
District Court
State Board of Equalization
R. E. Crangle
State Board
Montana Power
Montana
Sam B. Chase
William H. Coldiron
Butte
Lorraine Maynard
V F W Auxiliary Plans Joint Americanism Event
The V F W Auxiliary to Howard E Anderson Post 4605 met January 9 with President Lu Miller presiding. They agreed to a joint Americanism program with the American Legion Auxiliary set for February 22, and June Hamilton will coordinate with Olga Monkman on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
Howard E. Anderson
Lu Miller
American Legion Auxiliary
Hamilton
Olga Monkman
President Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary membership drive and awards noted
The membership chairman Lu cille Weist reported dues remain unpaid as the drive continues. Lucille Howard gave gifts to team captains Eleanor Forrest and Mar ge Rose, while Nellie Blixrud received a gift for recruiting the most new members. One applicant, Betty Higgins, was elected. An emblematic casket flag and grave marker were approved for the Auxiliary. Lunch followed, hosted by Effie McDonnell Ellen Rogers Cleo McClue and Margarite Johnson, with Mrs LaRance substituting for Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Weist
Lucille Howard
Eleanor Forrest
Marge Rose
Nellie Blixrud
Betty Higgins
Effie McDonnell
Ellen Rogers
Cleo McClue
Margarite Johnson
LaRance
Johnson
Montana Wheat and Barley Show at Montana Winter Fair
The Montana Wheat and Bailey Show is a feature of the Montana Winter Fair in Bozeman from March 10 to 17. Teton county seeks more samples than others, competing with 15 northern district counties. Exhibits of 1955 crops require ten pounds, shipped prepaid to Montana Grain Testing Laboratory Bozeman, with labels listing grower name, address, county, variety, sale amount, and return preference.
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Montana
Bozeman
Teton
Montana Grain Testing Laboratory
Montana State College
Montana Wheat and Barley Show
Witching Wells Costs and Trends in New Drilling
The inquiry asks for percentages of new wells using witching, trends in its frequency, any charges for witching, and the costs and depths of drilling wells. It seeks additional subject information on witching practices and related well work.
Brownie Leaders Plan Valentine Contest Distribution
Brownie leaders met at Mrs. Ed Schiller home to organize a Valentine contest for all troops in Chateau. Entries due February 1. judging by three selected judges. Winning Valentines go to Mrs. Dwight Eisenhower and Mrs. J Hugo Aronson and to local and national scouting friends. Displays set at Schroeder Hardware February 2 to 5 with collection February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Schiller
Chateau
Schiller
Dwight Eisenhower
J. Hugo Aronson
Schroeder Hardware
Bulldogs Sweep Weekend Wins in Local Shootout
The Bulldogs and B team dominated, with the B team beating Browning 52-33. Conrad Bested the Bulldogs 71-64 in an early lead for Ol Son boys at Conrad Saturday night as the locals led 24-17 at first, 38-23 by halftime, and 62-44 after three quarters. Carl Olson scored 19. Clark Olson added 4. Cowboys’ Ron Bissell led with 18 and Ted Anderson had 15.
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Bulldogs
Conrad
Carl Olson
Clark
Chateau
J. Dunckel
Rustad
Tae Clark Olson
Nees
Reese P. Howard J. Huffman
Evene
Bissell
Ewes Merenes
Anderson
Rowe
Watkins Ab
Bulldogs face top foe Friday at Shelby Coyotes
The Bulldogs play Friday against conference leader Shelby Coyotes in Shelby and Saturday host Cut Bank Wolves on home court.
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The
Bulldogs
Shelby Coyotes
Shelby
Cut Bank Wolves
State Board Advises On 1955 Montana Tax Returns
The State Board of Equalization in Helena outlines tips for filing 1955 state income tax. Individuals other than farmers must file estimated tax declarations and use Form 2 with Form 2A worksheet. 1955 tax bases on adjusted gross income from federal Form 1040 Item 11. wage earners use the Form 2A top section and deductions totaling 10 percent or sum of all deductions.
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Helena
State Board of Equalization
Larry Brewer
IBM
Brewer
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Gifts
I thank everyone for gifts flowers cards letters and personal calls while I was in the hospital. I especially thank hospital staff and doctors for the wonderful care I received. Sincerely Mrs Fay Nickerson.
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Mabel Reiquam
Mrs. Mabel Reiquam extends thanks to those who sent cards flowers gifts and called during her hospital and home confinement after an accident.
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Mabel Reiquam
Gratitude Note From Mrs. Meadows After Hospital Stay
Mrs O G Meadows thanks all who sent cards gifts flowers and letters during her hospital stay and says the kindness was greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Meadows
For Sale ads from 1956 radio TV and appliances
Want ads list 1956 Admiral radio television and appliances for sale or trade toward cattle. Andy's Radio TV in Agawam Montana offers terms with 10 percent down. Kenmore automatic washing machine originally $200.95 now $125. Schroeder Hardware in Choteau advertises a year used model.
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Admiral
Andy
Agawam
Montana
Kenmore
Wil
Schroeder Hardware
Choteau
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Hunts
Heart of Utah Tomato Juice
Ezra Benson
Dutton Man
Power Co
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Raymond Kelly
Harvard University
Chateau Electric
Atherine General
Brownie News
Brownie
Bulldog
Browning
Cowboys
Ron Bissell
Ted Anderson
Serco RR Cnn
Adler “Ite
Pinay
Child's Oxfords
Omen
Ritz Crackers
Mrs. Fay Nickerson
Wally Thompson
Bugs
Howard’s Carter
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