Vigilante Electric payment to REA boosts cushion to 100000
The Vigerc Fletiic Cooper and Rural Electrification Authority detailed a payment of 28100 to REA, increasing the financial cushion to 100000. The report notes receipts and future implications for rural electric service in Montana counties, with references to board members and community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REA
Vigilante Electric
Vigerc Fletiic Cooper
Cardwell
Teatada
Ft, ‘Y
T- Gen
Montana
Badek
Peters
Onomic
Edward Nolte
Silver Star
Leo J. Carmody
H. L. Babcock
Dillon
Rural Electrification
Vigilante Electric Cooperative, Inc
Driving Hazard From Snow Closes Highways
Snow covers highways creating driving hazards as a winter storm sweeps over Bea Werks, Dillon and Belgrade areas. Roads are slick and high curves remain treacherous, with surface conditions varying and packed snow hindering traction at most locations. Temperatures near 10 above zero worsen conditions as winds and glare complicate travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abc
Facardo
Belgrade
Dillon
Balings
Union Pacific
Professor McFadden Joins Lois Marshall Concert
Professor Ralph McFadden of Western Montana College will accompany Lois Marshall at a Sand Point Idaho community concert Friday night. Miss Marshall, famed Canadian soprano, has gained recognition in the United States and recently performed with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. McFadden departs Thursday for Sand Point ahead of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McFadden
Western Montana
Lima couple plans annual winter visit in Phoenix
Ed Gleed of Lima visited the Examiner office on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Gleed are preparing for their yearly winter trip to Phoenix Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gleed
Lima
Examiner
Mrs. Gleed
Phoenix
Ariz
Boys State Set In Dillon For Aug 20 28
Helena Announcement of tentative dates for the 1955 Montana American Legion Boys State places the event August 20 to 28 at Western Montana College of Education in Dillon. Attendance will be capped at 330 boys. applications open March 15 with a June deadline. Ted Hazelbaker, 1954 Boys State director, serves as director again. The program is a citizenship training initiative of the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana American Légion
Western Montana College of Educaion
Dillon Crearge Siell
Billings
American i
Gun Department
State vtwaifMal
of the Legion
Lagi Schobl Stigors
Tomms Wal Mt
Gepertoier
Lids
Ted Hazelbaker
Kha
de Direcor
Hazelbaker
The
American Legion
Beaverhead County Tax Soars Past Half Million Mark
The county treasurer Martha Greene reports over 462000 collected for the 1954 tax with a very large load to process. Reconcilement with the tax rolls unfinished, but this remains the largest property tax charge in Beaverhead history, with total charges near 750000 including person aid and real property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Greene
Beaverheads
Legion Will Check On Membership Drive Tomorrow
Beaverhead Post members meet at the clubhouse Thursday evening at 8 for a routine business session. Adjutant Ed Swellasn notes plans for a Christmas party if held. Bill Tayne reports on highway marker projects at fatal county accidents. Commander Phillip Lovell leads a check on Operation Strategy with a chili supper replacing the cold lunch due to the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Swellasn
Legionnaires
Beaverhead
Bill Tayne
Phillip Lovell
Woodside Family Reunion and Loren Woodside Wedding
Mr and Mrs Fred Woodside attended a family reunion at Ritzville Washington and the wedding of their nephew Loren Woodside at Ritzville. They visited friends in Spokane and returned home Monday after the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Woodside
Woodside
Loren
Ritzville
Wash
Mrs
Prank Woodside
Spokane
Beav erhead Madis on County Holds Regular Session
County commissioners meet in regular session with Chairman Norman Gales presiding. Appointment of county fair board members and high school board selections announced by County Clerk Dora Schmittroth. Future chairmanship to pass to John Prohosky, as Ralph Davis joins January board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Norman Giles
Mark Clemon
John Prohosky
Dora Schmittroth
County Fair Board
Beaverhead-Madison
Roy Larson
Canalaales
Itnis
Gales
Ralph Davis
Armstead
Buard
Duala
Harry Tash
Norman Nelson
J. Lester Jones
Jim Womack
Jim D. Harrison
Wallace Christensen
H. Edwin Rowe
E. R. Hilger
Eimer Peterson
Ivan Remely
Christine Andersen
Three Crews Busy Building Dillon Sewer Lagoon
Three contractors continue sewer lagoon construction in Dillon with about 25 workers. Dudley Construction of Great Falls is paid 70 83950 for conduit line, A B Sutton of Twin Bridges 22198.98 for lagoon work, and Cocanougher Construction of Twin Bridges 28083 for the east side trunk sewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Paul Stahl, Jr
Montana State Employment Office
Dudley Construction Company
Great Falls
Outlah
County Farm
A. B. Sutton
Twin Bridges
Cocanougher Construction Company
East Side
Icy Highway Wreck Leaves Driver Unharmed
Harry Jager of Wardner Idaho escaped injury after his car overturned on an icy stretch of Highway 91 near the Bloomquist ranch north of Dillon last Friday morning. He walked from the wreck and summoned a tow cat from a local garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jager
Wardner
Idaho
Bloomquist Ranch
Dillon
Jager
Borrow
Three 9 O Clock Shopping Nights Set by Group Dylon
The merchant group plans three shopping nights with hours until 9 pm. Stores will stay open for Christmas shoppers on Saturday December 11 and Saturday December 18 and on Monday December 20. The decision followed a Wednesday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
New International Trucks Show To Be Here Thursday
A busy season of unveilings includes the New Models New Features display of International trucks tomorrow at Mockel's display rooms on North Idaho street. Farmers and ranchers from Beaverhead and Madison counties will attend. Visitors will be served donuts and coffee during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mockel
North Idaho Street
Beaverhead
Madison Counties
Messiah Performance Moves to Sunday January 23
The mixed chorus of Dillon townspeople and Western college students will perform portions of Handel's The Messiah on Sunday January 23 under Director Brinton Jackson. The Baldwin electronic organ, with Prof. Ralph McFadden at the keyboard, will accompany the chorus in the college auditorium. Soloists will be chosen from the chorus. townspeople may audition by contacting Mrs. Ben Davis at 320. Extra Sunday rehearsals are set for December 12 and 19, January 9 and 17, with two sessions the week before the performance. Rehearsals are in room 310, main college building. no rehearsal tomorrow night due to Gargoyle club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Western College
Brinton Jackson
Baldwin
Ralph McFadden
Ben Davis
Jackson
Tomor
Seal Sale Totals Show Strong Beaverhead County Response
Receipts from the Christmas Seal sale in Beaverhead County reach 939.50 this year, up from 674.50 in 1953, with good early response and expected average performance if current pace continues. Reminder letters go out Monday to nonrespondents urging continued support in the tuberculosis fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Be D Day Plan Outlined By Chamber For Spring
United States Chamber of Commerce district manager George Morrison outlined a Business-Education day plan for spring. The program pairs teachers with local firms for job shadowing to illustrate how businesses fit into the community economy. Western Montana College President Rush Jordan and local educators endorsed the initiative after Morrison’s visits with Beaverhead chamber secretary Warren M. Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morrison
United States Chamber of Commerce
Morrison
Montana
Rush Jordan
Western Montana College
Bill Bruer
Beaverhead County
Jim Womack
Dillon
Theo Bay
Beaverhead Chamber
Warren M. Stone
College theater bills Barrie's Dear Brutus at Western auditorium
Patrons at College Thursday theater hear a 3 act performance of Dear Brutus presented in the Western college auditorium at 8 p m. The cast includes Giulio Révella as Mr Dearth and Robert Fatin as Mr Purdie with Don Shaw and Jack T Wiggers among others. The production features Carolyn Fadden as organist testing the Baldwin organ to adjust its tonal qualities to the auditorium acoustics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Tv
Tomorrow Dramatic Group
Ames
Barrie
Dear Brutus
Western College
Giulio J.révella
Mr. Dearth
Robert. Fatin
Cani
Mr. Purdie
Don.Shaw
Mr. Coade
Jack T. Wiggers
Jackie Sampson
Joanna
Marjorie M. Tripp
George Slanger Returns from 4 H Club Meet
George Slanger son of Mr and Mrs Ben Slanger returns from a 4 H Club meeting. The senior is prepared to visit and discusses six organizations seeking his involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Slanger
Ben Slanger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prof. McFadden
Legion
Mont
Web
Brut
College Gargoyle Club
Jackio
College
Thurs
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!