Farmers Union Holds 1957 Annual Meeting in Chateau Moose Hall
The 1957 Farmers Union annual meeting in Chateau Moose Hall drew a large crowd after a 12:30 potluck. Mrs. Gordon Monkman guided sessions on September history, U S Constitution, National Anthem, and teenage studies. Delegates discussed books, encampment insights, and citizenship, with notes on race and democracy lessons. Leonard Renfield praised 1957 membership highs and announced the Great Falls convention with speakers Morse Metcalf Bottomley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Union
Chateau
Moose Hall
Gordon Monkman
Andrea Lindseth
Wayne Carlson
Farmers Union
Frances Butts
Stanley Vogt
State Dept. of Public Instruction of
Nebraska
Gail Johnson
Nee Garnet ¥ McH
Power
Citizenship
Riverdale
N.Y
The
Johnson
Montana Farmers Union
America
Eleanor Roosevelt
Harm Mellema
Holland
C. O. Juelfs
Montana
Marion Pearson
Song of Peace
Sibelius
Landia
Wayne
James Carlson
Andrea
Albert
David
Maeve Lindseth
Michael
Peggy Tuel
Joyce Page
Deniel McDonald
Clara
Charles Pearson
Stewart
Victor
Caroline Hirsch
Billy
Colleen Erickson
Fava
Nancy Pearson
Leonard Renfield
Teton County
Kenfield
USDA
Great Falls
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Lee Metcalf
Tempered Glass Withstands High Heat Up To 430 Degrees
Tempered glass types resist temperatures up to 430 degrees, offering enhanced safety and durability in high heat environments. Researchers note improved strength and thermal stability compared with ordinary glass.
Call Meeting on Wild Game Handling at Courthouse Chateau
A special discussion meeting on the care and handling of wild game will be held at the courthouse in Chateau at 2 p.m. Friday Oct 4. Warden Paul Mihalovich and Home Demonstration Agent Freida R Schroder will present methods to keep game meat in good condition for table use. Attendance of husbands and wives is encouraged for a successful session.
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Paul Mihalovich
Augusta
Freida R. Schroder
Chateau
Winter wheat seed debate favors Cheyenne and Karmont
Farmers discuss winter wheat varieties with emphasis on Cheyenne seed scarcity and strong baking quality. Karmont seed earns approval for yield and reliability under current moisture, as two Montana growers in Teton County report substantial high quality seed stocks.
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Theoli
Cheyenne
Karmont
Teton County
Wayne Proff
Rudy Puhringer
Dutton
Fur seals tagged by USFWS to trace movements
For many years Alaska fur seals have been tagged by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to trace their movements. The tags used are made of Monel Nickel copper alloy because it stays bright for years and does not rust, corrode or scratch easily.
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Alaska
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Wool Contest Finals Set for November 9 in Great Falls
The Make It Yourself With Wool finals for District 4 will be held in Great Falls on Saturday November 9 at the DeMolay Memorial. Contestants must mail entry blanks by October 12 and may obtain details from district chairman Mrs Jack Fidel. Awards include a 100 percent wool garment rule and prizes with junior and senior divisions.
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Great Falls
DeMolay Memorial
Pondera
Teton
Lewis and Clark
Cascade
Chouteau
Judith Basin
Fergus
Petroleum
Jack Fidel
Ave. No
Miles City
Phoenix
Ariz
Paris
Rome
London
New York
Pan American World Airways
ASC Explains Acreage Reserve Program
The article explains that the acreage reserve program may be owned by the producer or a subsequent owner or operator of the farm and may not be moved to another farm for any purpose.
Farmers face limits on wheat marketing under new feed wheat rule
Kolstad explains that past pro gram exemptions let producers market small wheat harvests up to 15 acres on non feed wheat farms. Those in the feed wheat exemption lose all marketing rights and the 15 acre rule does not apply to their farm. Farmers in the 1985 8 wheat Acreage Reserve must cancel by Oct 4 to join or leave. County ASC offices provide details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolstad
Soil Bank
County
ASC Ofices
VHMCP Expands Mortgage Access With Private Lenders
VHMCP offers a new source of FHA loans amid mortgage scarcity. The 1957 Housing Act sets down payments of 3 percent for the first 10 000, 15 percent up to 16 000, and 30 percent up to 20 000. Loans follow private lender standards with minimal credit screening and direct negotiations between lenders and borrowers.
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VHMCP
Huntsman
Montana Region 14 VHMCP serves small communities
The Voluntary Home Mortgage Credit Program operates outside large metros in towns under 25 000 population with inadequate financing facilities. Montana is Region 14. Apply for an FHA insured loan for existing or new homes by writing to George Huntsman, Secretary, VHMCP, 222 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. The program applies only to non business properties.
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VHMCP
Montana
George Huntsman
South West Temple
Salt Lake City
Utah
Bulldogs Lose First Conference Contest
Choteau travels to face Conrad after a lopsided foe in which Conrad routed Fairfield and Cut Bank held a superior rushing edge. Phil Young may miss the game with a cut hand as the Bulldogs seek comeback momentum amid high team spirit despite a 3 to 17 passing setback and two interceptions by Cut Bank.
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Bulldogs
Conrad
Fairfield
Phil Young
Choteau
Chotea
Community Social and School Day Activities
Mr and Mrs H M Montague and Margaret and Mary Lou visited Mrs England on Sunday. Men gathered Saturday for general cleaning and repairs at the schoolhouse. The Montagues and Mary Lou drove to Missoula to enroll Mary Lou as a freshman at MBU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Deering
Carol
Cut Bank
England
H. M. Montague
Margaret
Mary Lou
Missoula
M.B.U
Card of Thanks from Dorothy Armisrong
Dorothy Armisrong thanks everyone for the cards flowers gifts and visits during her recent hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Armisrong
Lost ring near American Legion building in Great Falls
A sapphire and diamond ring with a silver mounting is missing near the northwest corner of the American Legion building. Liberal reward offered. Contact Ray F. Coffin at Great Falls GL-2-0647. Phone listed. 20 Oct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Northwest Corner
Great Falls
Ray F. Coffin
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Farmers Union News
Texaco Tips
By Floyd
Deke
Adeline
Oberwolte
Chateau Texaco Service
Merlin
Choteau High School
Choteau Jaycees
Jaycee
Raymond Kelly
ASC
J.R. Crabtree, D. D
Optometry
Russell Bldg
Mrs
Ben Chalmers
Icut Bank
Valier
Eses
Weeenenas Chateau Browning
Eee
Eesoeet Essen
Fairfield Seer Erreers
Sunburst Waar Ee Cesert Sane
Stan Rathman
Collins
Corr
Ed and
Adeline Obernolte
Coast To Coast Stores
Jim and
Jackie Jarolimek
Choteau Lions Club
Lions Civic Fund
City Park
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