Montana Forest Fire Record Compared With Idaho and Washington
1952 Montana data show 681 fires on 25.13 million acres with 5007 burned acres and an average 7.4 acres per fire. Lightning caused 371 fires. campers and smokers 185. Idaho logged 1300 fires and 34,431 burned acres. Washington had 2207 fires and 39,977 burned acres. Montana fared better overall, while Washington's fires were mainly man caused.
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Montana
Missoula
Beaverhead National Forest
Idaho
Washington
Pacific Northwest States
Lima Improves Fire Safety Cuts Insurance Rates
Lima Montana earned a better fire rating from the state bureau after upgrading prevention and firefighting facilities including a new fire truck. The improved rating reduced gross fire insurance rates by about 12 to 20 percent, a point of pride for southern Beaverhead county.
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Examiner
Lima
Montana Fire Rating Bureau
Beaverhead County
Renewal rule ends need for GI term insurance renewal
Four million veterans with GI term policies will automatically renew for another five years if the policy remains in force and paid. The automatic renewal, effective July 23 1953, saves at least $600 000 yearly in costs and covers policies expiring on or after that date. Reinstate if a renewal payment is missed. previously, non renewal ended government life insurance entitlement.
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Veterans Administration
Deat
Bannack Census and Notable Winter Inhabitants 1862 63
J W Sutherland recalls a Montana Historical Society note on Bannack 1862 63 residents. Names include Phil Lovell Barney Hughes Sam Bachelder Bull Emerick Joe A Brown James M King and several women later, with Lucia Darling as first teacher and Sidney Edgerton aiding her. Stories describe Gold Creek Phil Lovell, Grasshopper Creek naming, multiple sheriffs in 24 hours and the Mexican Pithangue hanging.
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Phil Lovell
Barney Hughes
Sam Bachelder
W G Emerick
Bull Emerick
Joe A Brown
James M King
Jones
French
Isaac van Camp
James Kirkpatrick
James Mann
Lucia Darling
Warren
Ohio
Lucila Darling Parks
Bannack
Sidney Edgerton
Gold Creek
St Louiana
John White
Jackson in Missoula Attends Singing Teachers Meeting
Prof Brinton Jackson of Western Montana college visits Missoula to participate in a regional meeting of the Singing Teachers of America, Inc. The sessions are held at the Montana State University school of music.
Western Montana students see Virginia City Players' Uncle Tom
Prof and Mrs Ralph Kneeland joined Western Montana college students Friday to Virginia City to view the Virginia City Players' version of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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Uncle Tom Prof
Ralph Kneeland
Western Montana College
Virginia City
Virginia City Players
Beaverhead County Adds Cow Cutting Contest
A cow cutting contest titled Cow Cutting is slated in Beaverhead county youth fair activities with Les ter Jones leading the event. Entries must be received by August 13 and may contact Jones or Art Bay in Dillon for details.
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Beaverhead County
Lester Jones
Jones
Art Bay
Dillon
VA car grant rules deny new vehicle assistance
The inquiry asks if a veteran can receive another VA grant to buy a new car. The answer states that under the law the veteran is not entitled to a second grant for a new automobile.
Inventory Pads and Special Sheets at the Examiner
Inventory pads and specialized railed columnar sheets are documented at the Examiner facility. The notes outline storage, handling, and procurement details for these office supplies.
Notice of Time and Place Appointed for Proving Will
In Montana Beaverhead District Court a hearing date is set for the estate of Albert Stamm. Walter A Stamm applies for letters testamentary and all interested parties must appear on August 24 1953 at 10 AM in Dillon Courtroom to prove the will. Also notice of tax deed application for property Lot 44B and Part of Lot 44A described with survey numbers, filed July 2 1983 by Rudolph Nygren with a $111 47 amount due.
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Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Albert Stamm
Saic Court
Dillon Beaverhead
Sid
Walter A Stamm
Beaverhead County
Montana State Music Teachers Sponsor Concert
The Montana State University School of Music, with the state music teachers association, co sponsors a concert featuring pianist Morita Feiden of Wes'em Mottai and two piano numbers by Po' Balt. Mo.
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Balt
Mo Feiden
Liege Presertea
Mortana
Cert Las Werk
Massoula
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Ned Ray
Buck Stinson
Smith Ball
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John Deere
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Davis Electric CO
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