Price Support Totals From Montana Farmers in 1955
Montana farmers placed 65.5 million bushels of grains and flaxseed and 17 901 cwt of dry beans under price support in 1955 with 21 689 loans totaling 72 176 000 dollars. Wheat and barley loans and purchase agreements set records. barley loan value 14 650 050 dollars.
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Montana
Leo S. Kolstad
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Administrative Officer
Kolstad
Joan
Today's Prescription is the Biggest Bargain in History
A bold sales pitch proclaims a historic bargain on a widely advertised prescription product. The item is promoted as offering extraordinary value to consumers, with emphasis on savings and large discounts. No clinical details or sourcing are provided in the readable text.
Grain Purchase Program Figures Need Reassessment
Figures show total commodities under support but do not reflect current loan commitments as many have been redeemed. Much grain covered by purchase agreements likely sold and will not be offered for support.
SCS Employees Hold Meeting in Electric City
A joint gathering of Soil Conservation Service staff, County Agents, and Montana State College representatives convened in Great Falls to review and revise technical standards for conservation practices. Led by E. H. Sandberg and MSC's Dr. A. H Post, the session covered new research and field condition applications with attendees from ten districts and most counties.
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Soil Conservation Service
Montana State College and Experiment Station
Great Falls
E. H. Sandberg
Bozeman
State Soil Conservationist
Farmers Home Administration, Extension Service
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Soil Conservation District
Sandberg
A. H Post
MSC
Triangle Area
Snow survey reports normal water content in Teton drainage
February to March snow survey by Soil Conservation and Forest Service crews on Fright Creek West Fork and Waldron Creek shows above normal snow depth but average or normal water content over seven years. Maximum 66 inches at Fright Creek, minimum 32 at Waldron Creek, with open small creeks and clear water. Avalanche noted and a mountain lion killed a yearling deer nearby.
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Soil Conservation and Forest Service
Fright Creek
West Fork
Waldron Creek
Teton River
Bull of the Sun River
Glen Herdina S.C.S
Dellwo Announces Sheriff Office Open 24 Hours a Day
Sheriff Tom Dellwo said the sheriff's office will operate around the clock to handle emergency calls at any time. Undersheriff Walt Magee and Deputy George O'Hare will rotate night duties weekly.
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Dellwo
Sheriff’s Office
Tom Dellwo
Walt Magee
George O'Hare
Honor Roll Fourth Six Weeks Seniors and Others Named
High School announces honor roll lists for the fourth six weeks with seniors Jeanne Rausch 17.0 and Marie Vance 7.0, juniors David Jones 70 and Virginia Durr 7.0, and multiple students across sophomore freshman and honorable mentions including Judy Davison 7.0 and Ruth Swanson.
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Jeanne Rausch
Marie Vance
Arlene Depner
David Jones
Virginia Durr
Janet Rose
Marlene Weist
Billy Halvorson
Jay Dunckel
Billy Chalmers
Margaret Taylor
Judy Davison
Darlene Shelmerdine
Two Candidates File for Office in Primary Petitions
Two candidates filed petitions for nomination this week. W Gordon McOmber the incumbent sought the state representative seat on the Democratic ticket and William Olsen a local real estate and insurance man ran for Public Administrator on the Republican ticket. Olsen sought the post vacated after R E Nelson resigned and moved to California. McOmber has represented the county in the State Legislature for two years.
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W. Gordon McOmber
William Olsen
Olsen
R. E. Nelson
California
McOmber
Fairfield
National Guard History and Benefits for Youth
A historic overview traces the National Guard origin to 1636 and the Middlesex County Militia. It notes its state control until federal emergency, its World Wars record, Korea service, and emphasizes benefits for youths 17 18 including training, rapid advancement, and optional service before age 18.
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George Washington
Massachusetts
Middlesex County Miltia Regiment
National Guard
New York
LaFayette
Europe
Africa
Far East
Berlin
Bataan
Okinawa
Korea
For Sale Notices From Choteau Area Classifieds
Multiple listings for sale and rent in Choteau and nearby areas. Includes a modern 6 room house with 15 lots, a ladies red suit size 11, an improved 1120 acre farm with lease land, a 1950 Ford two door with new motor, General Electric refrigerators, a clean three room apartment, and 920 acres of land with lease terms. Contact details listed as phone numbers and box addresses.
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Choteau
Ford
Robert Knutson
Dutton
Mont
Charles Dahlin
Chateau
Rea
Cut Bank
Itc
National Guard recruitment appeal to local employers
A recruitment notice urges employers to hire and promote National Guard members and grant leave for summer camp. It argues Guard service lets youths train at home, attend school or work, and gradually enter military life. It urges community pride and notes advantages for businesses and veterans.
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National Guard
Guard
Trailer Courts Must Be Licensed
Montana will require trailer courts to be licensed under state health rules. Operators face fines up to 100 dollars. a 2 dollar annual license is deposited in the general fund. Local health officers approve licenses and inspect for sanitation. Brinck urges operators to contact local health officers for details.
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Helena
State Board of Health
C. W. Brinck
Montana
Montana General Fund
Division of Environmental Sanitation
Brinck
Law and Regulations for Tourist Camp Grounds booklet
A booklet titled Law and Regulations for Tourist Camp Grounds and Trailer Courts is available free from the State Board of Health in Helena for public use.
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State Board of Health
Helena
Boys Scout Troop 51 Moves Headquarters to Old School
The Boys Scouts of Troop 51 in Chateau relocate to the old grade school and start transforming the new quarters into a scout setting with banners and awards. Assistant scout master Leo Pierre teaches leathercraft as boys order moccasins belts and billfolds.
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Chateau
Leo Pierre
Scouts Plan Outdoor Training and Shop Work with Pierre
Pierre and the boys will work with Mr Pierre in his shop to stamp and tool footwear and billfolds. The two patrol leaders will meet District Commissioner Bob Armstrong for outdoor leadership training with other Scouters this Saturday March 10. The Flying Eagle Patrol served hot chocolate and cupcakes after the meeting and the Scoutmaster gave a closing talk on daily good turns and a moment of silent meditation for future deeds.
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Pierre
Bob Armstrong
Flying Eagle
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Yesteryear
Girl Scouts
Teton Pharmacy
SCS
Electric City
Wirak
Obernolte Furniture
National Guard Reports
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Chateau Electric
Telecron
Chick’s Appliance Store
Hanson Bros. Garage
Boy Scout News
Evinrude Motors Larson
Crestline Boats
Tee Nee Trailers
Mills Motor Company
Montane
Methodist
Homundes
Roxy Theatre
John Deere
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