Organized Water Users Vote to Join Clark Canyon Dam Project
The Dillon Canal Company members voted to join with the Canyon Ditch and West Side Canal companies and subscribe to capital stock at a fixed rate over 40 years. Majority of water users, around 60 percent, support incorporation. Bureau of Reclamation officials guided the process. Articles approved by Washington, D. C.. future entity will represent Bedrock and Beaverhead river users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Canyon Dam
Clark Canyon Water Supply Company
Dillon Canal Company
Canyon Ditch Company
West Side Canal Company
Clark’s Canyon Dam
West Side Ditch Company
Mike Drasich
Harold Aldrich
Great Falls
Bureau of Reclamation
Dillon
Drasich
Aldrich
Twin Bridges
Madison County
Bureu
Washington, D. C
Bedrock
Beaverhead
Armory Projects in Dillon and Plentywood Await Funds Request
A March 28 1956 letter from Major General Edgar C Erickson chief of the National Guard Bureau says Dillon and Plentywood armory projects have been approved but require a funds request from Montana Adjutant General S H Mitchell. The bureau has not yet received such requests for additional Montana units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Plentywood
Mike Mansfield
Edgar C. Erickson
National Guard Bureau
General Erickson
Mansfield
Adjutant General of
Montana
S. H. Mitchell
Cattle Inspection Rule Held Valid
Helena special report Atttorney General upholds 1947 cattle inspection rule Montana codes of 1953 valid removal without permit or inspection is a misdemeanor Livestock Commission may require inspection or market consignment permit for cattle moved across county lines Opinion settles questions raised by county attorneys about the regulation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Special
Montana
Montana Livestock Commission
Beaverhead Chamber Members at Sunrise Breakfast
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce members met for a no-host breakfast at Lee's Steak House in the Andrus hotel to review progress on the year’s 10 point program. President Dan Carputa led a discussion on coordinating community activities and avoiding duplication. Telegrams to Montana’s congressional delegation were read urging support for extending the strategic minerals purchase program. Next meeting is May 15 at 7:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
D. C
Senate
Gosman Files for Re Election as Lt. Governor
Montana official Lt. Governor George M. Gosman of Dillon filed for the Republican nomination for a second term. He has served as Senate president and acted as governor during absences, with a history as Beaverhead county state senator and Republican leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Gosman
Dillon
Gosman
Jack C. Toole
Montana Senate
Beaverhead Post
American Legion
Republican State Central Committee
Beaverhead County
State Board of Education
Senate
Aronson
New Officers Installed by Dillon PTA
The Dillon Parent-Teacher Association installed new officers at Bagley school Monday evening. President H Martinell, First Vice President Bud McAlpin, Second Vice President Laurence Walker, Secretary Jack Carroll, Treasurer Mel Fournier, Historian Mrs David Bays. Past President Mrs William Straugh presided. Mothers of first and second graders hosted the social hour. Miss Mary Hansbery, Australian exchange teacher, spoke, and the grade school band directed by Don Wheat performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Parent-Teacher’ Association
Bagley
William Straugh
H. Martinell
Bud McAlpin
Laurence Walker
Jack Carroll
Mel Fournier
David Bays
Montana College President Rush Jordan Seeks Retirement
Dr. Rush Jordan president of Western Montana College in Dillon asks to retire over pay disputes with the State Board of Education. The board renewed contracts for other presidents at current salaries, while Jordan cites insufficient pay and policy disagreements as reasons. Jordan proposes July 1 or September 1, 1956 retirement with four months terminal leave.
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Jordan
University of Montana
Arnold H. Olsen
Dr. Jordan
J. Hugo Aronson
State Board of Education
Montana
Beaverage Beaverhead C of C Urges Tungsten Purchase Aid
Telegrams from the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce urge Montana's four congressional members to extend the government purchase program for tungsten. The note highlights the Minerals Engineering Company operations at Browns Lake and Glen and notes planned layoffs to cut production, seeking continued government aid to sustain local employment and competitiveness against foreign producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerals Engineering Company
Browns Lake and Glen
Ray G. Sullivan
Congress
Beaverhead
Montana
James E. Murray
Mike Mansfield
Lee Metcalf
Orvin B. Flare
Radio Station for Dillon Planned by Vigilante Co
Vigilante Broadcasting Company filed with the FCC to run a 1000 watt station at Dillon. Action on the application expected within six weeks. Incorporation papers filed with the Secretary of State. Identification letters KDIL. Allen H. Smith chief engineer. Claude Moore program director and station manager. Burt H. Oliphant staff announcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigilante Broadcasting Company, Inc
Federal Communications Commission
Dillion
Don H. Smith
Dillon
Secretary of State
KDIL
Allen H. Smith
Kana
Anaconda
Claude Moore
Burt H. Oliphant
KWSC
Purkman
Washington
New Fire Truck Passes Tests in Dillon Awaiting Council Action
The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department awaits city council and mayor approval to finalize the purchase of a new 17 377 dollar American LaFrance pumper. The 750 gpm unit tested successfully at Elmira New York, yielding 954 gpm with reserve capacity exceeding requirements.
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Dillon
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
al Simon
Ralph van Tuy
Seattle
Elmira
New York
Simon
Continental Motor
Howard Rundle
Rundle
al J. Simon
Kenny Kenison
Ray Lynch
Bill Mc
Christmas Toys Requested by Dillon Child Study Group
The Child Study Club Group One of Dillon asks locals to save all kinds of toys from broken to salvaged. Collected items will be sent to Deer Lodge for inmates to repair and refurbish as good as new gifts for next Christmas. Toys include trikes bikes mechanized toys trucks wagons dolls and doll beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Deer Lodge
Right or Wrong My Favorite Author Says Mercy
The reader quotes an author noting that after both luck and misfortune the ultimate request before God is mercy, expressing a reflective attitude on fate and mercy. The source credits George M. Meiton.
A Dog's Quiet Comfort in a Walk and Poem
A reflective piece extols daily walks with a dog as mutual solace. The dog offers companionship, checks on the owner, and shares simple joy, contrasted with human indifference. The text weaves in a poem about dogs and contemplates resilience through canine loyalty.
Beatrice Clemow Wins Teen Road-e-o Title in Dillon
Beatrice Clemow won first place in the Jaycee Teenage Road-e-o here Saturday, with Milford Craig second and Bid Riebhoff third. Clemow will compete in the state driving contest in Miles City, which could earn a paid trip to Washington D.C. for the national Jaycee event.
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Beatrice Clemow
Milford Craig
Bid Riebhoff
Miss Clemon
Miles City
Washin
D.C
Jaycee
Robert English
Dillon ‘Automobile Dealers Association
Leo Williams
Royal Archer
She Anene
Ralph Kneean
Week's Weather Shows Early Spring Signs Across Hills
The week brings the first green hint as showers on Monday and steady rain Monday night add moisture. Downtown at 1 30 pm it sits at 58 after a chilly 24 this morning with highs and lows ranging through April values at the college meagher station.
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College Meagher
Osborne
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Armory Project
Chamber OF Commerce
PTA
Rush Jordan
State Board
Beaverhead C
George M. Meiton
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