$1.4 Million Allocated for Lamb and Wool Ads
The American Sheep Producers Council directs 800000 for lamb and 600000 for wool advertising for the next fiscal year. Directors from nine affiliated associations form committees to study programs and administration. Funds come from a one cent per pound wool incentive deduction approved in a national referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Aietigan Sheep Producers Council
Council
Lamb
G. N. Winder
Craig
Colorado
Waiter’ Pfluger
Eden
Tex
James H
Dillon Woman Carolyn Ford Visits Congressman Flare in Washington
Miss Carolyn Ford of Dillon was recorded as a visitor at the office of Congressman Orvin B. Flare in Washington D C reflecting ongoing congressional outreach. The visit underlines constituent engagement as Flare's district work progresses in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carolyn Ford
Dillon
Orvin B. Flare
Washington, D.C
Vigilante League scores and standings from April matches
The report lists multiple league bowling results from April with team names such as Roberta Theater Beaverhead Laundry Electric & Variety Vaughn & Ragsdale Montanan State Bar King Pin Beaverhead Bar Supply Eliel's Joyettes The Big Dipper Shaffer Bakery Joe's Toggery and Treasure State League teams. Individual highs include Burris 181 and 473, Ray Gallic 193 and 556, Monger 223, Halverson 546, Herman 571, and Johnson 217.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigilante League
Roberta Theater
Beaverhead Laundry
The
Oasis
Electric & Variety
Vaughn & Ragsdale
Montanan
State Bar
Jack’s Market
Beaverhead Bar Supply
Grogan’s
Eliel’s
Joyettes
Burris
Big Dipper
Andrus Barber Shop
Shaffer Bakery
Joe’s Toggery
Hignight Plumbers
Moose Lodge
Minerals Engineering
Gib
S Union
Ray Gallic
Warners
Farmers Union
Montana Motor Supply
Cochrane Motors
Montana Motors
Cochrane
Commercial League
Gosman’s
Minerals
Metlen Hotel
Monger
the Tribune
Paul’s Chev
Roberts Market
Herman
Shaffer’s Bakery
Tash Ranchers
Andrus Hotel
Stewart Construction
Halverson
Mockel
Dillon Creamery
Johnson
Mockels
Montana Calendar of Vacation Events Highlights 1956 List
The Montana Chamber of Commerce and the Montana Highway Advertising department release the Montana Calendar of Vacation Events for 1956. It lists over 150 major events and 32 places to see along with fishing and hunting regulations. Notable items include the Northern Plains Spring Exhibition in Glendive March 28–31 and the opening of Belmont and Big Mountain ski courses in November. The guide omits Bannack Monument, drawing criticism for its absence from “Ghost Towns” queries. The Beaverhead Museum opens June 1, Junior Fish Derby June 16, and the County Fair and Rodeo over Labor Day weekend. Ten thousand copies were printed for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Montana ‘Chamber of Com‘mer
Montana Highway Advertising Department
Northern Plains
Glendive
Belmont
Big Mountain
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Big Hole
National Monument
Joseph
U. S
Eer Wisdom
Bannack Monument
Bannack
Beaverhead
Highway Advertising Department
Chambers of Commerce
Montana Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
State Advertising Department
Advertising Department
Dillon Building Suppliers Attend Montana Lumber Dealers Meeting
E. J. Donovan of the Standard Lumber Company and John Wedum of the Beaverhead Lumber Company are attending the state convention of the Montana Retail Lumber Dealers Association in Billings. The meeting started Monday and will run through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Building Suppliers
Billings Lumber Dealers
E. J. Donovan
Standard ‘Lumber Company
John Wedum
Beaverhead Lumber Company
Montana Reil Lumber Dealers Association
Billings
Card of Appreciation for Golden Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. George French thank friends and neighbors for the cards gifts and favors that made their Golden Anniversary a happy occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George French
Social Security Q&A: Retirement Max Payment Eligibility
A Montana reader asks about maximum July 1956 payment. answer confirms full insured status and eligibility for the $108.50 monthly maximum on retirement July 1. Also explains the Trust Fund purpose and notes benefits are not automatic at age 65 or upon death. a Dillon office visit is scheduled April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Trust Fund
Social Security Act
U. S. Treasury
Butte Social Security Office
Employment Service
Dillon
Cattle Buyer Frank Johnson Dies in California
Frank Johnson of Idaho Falls died of a heart attack last Monday in California. A well known cattle buyer in Beaverhead County, he was preparing to come here this week after spending the winter in California. Mrs. Johnson said he had been in good health and played golf on Sunday. He died within an hour of being stricken Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johnson
Idaho Falls
California
Emmett Jones
Johnson
Beaverhead County
Callifornia
Dillon man undergoes operation at Community hospital
James O. Melton of Dillon underwent an operation at the Community hospital in Butte Tuesday morning and is reported in satisfactory condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Melton
Dillon
Butte
St James Guild Plans April Meeting with Hostesses
The St James Guild will hold a meeting on Thursday April 19 at 2:00 PM in the Guild Hall. Hostesses are Mrs C E Blinn and Mrs D W Emerick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Guild
Guild Hall
C. E. Blinn
D. W. Emerick
Cancer film shown to Riverside group at Friday meeting
A Riverside school gathering highlighted cancer research and control, with speakers including Mrs. J. H. Gilbert and Dr. Sheldon E. Davis. The American Cancer Society sponsored the screening of the film 146,000 Lives Can Be Saved, stressing treatment, research, and outreach efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
John Laden
George Webster
J. H. Gilbert
Sheldon E. Davis
State Society
American Cancer Society
T. W. Sargent
Gilbert
Davis
Dillon to Witness South Cot ton Wedding Next Sunday
Miss Dixie Lee South will wed William Morris Cottom in a 4 PM ceremony at the Presbyterian Church in Dillon. Miss South is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. South, while the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Cottom, also of Dillon, with Rev. William J. Holland officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Dixie Lee South
William Morris Cottom
William J. Holland
The
Presbyterian Church
Miss South
Lee A. South
William Cottom
Phillip Cottom
Also Mentioned on This Page
ASPC
Dillon Examiner
Range Livestock
Montana Livestock ‘Production Credit Association
eSatine
Drake
Dillon, Mont
Montana Chamber
St. James Guild Meeting
Riverside Group
Blue Anchor Bar and Grill
Hereford
J. C. Seidensticker
Lede
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