Social and travel notes from Lima and Dillon region
Mrs. Nora Mitchell spent the week end with her parents in Lima. Several locals visited Dillon for medical care, shopping Toyland at Capehart's, and a Masonic benefit at Wisdom. The Jackson school plans a Christmas play as the term recesses, with funerals and VFW meetings noted in nearby towns.
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Nora Mitchell
Lima
Bill Knudsen
Clarence Olson
Butte
Wendell Jardine
Eorge
Dillon
Robert Jackson
Ed Krause
Barney Bray
Wisdom
Masonic Temple
Claude Lapham
Jack Shepherd
Wayne Stocks
Olson
Toyland
Capehart
Richard Shepherd
Glen Rowsey
Jackson School
John Dooling
Janet
Mary Ann
Cassie
Mr. Dooling
John Miller
University official named to adult education study panel
Dr George A Selke chancellor of the University of Montana and three other educators were named by the National Education Association to a committee directing research on adult education. The group includes Galen Jones O C Carmichael and A C Flora.
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Columbia
S. C
Veterans Administration Q A column for area veterans
The newspaper announces a weekly column answering common questions for veterans. Readers are urged to contact the nearest VA unit for detailed information or to write for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
VA loosens pension rules for disabled veterans over 55
The VA announces changes to pension qualifications for veterans aged 55 and older with non service connected disabilities. Eligibility depends on disability ratings and employability, with thresholds easing at ages 60 and 65. The update clarifies it affects only pensions, not service connected compensation. The VA also states flags are provided to drape and present to next of kin of deceased veterans.
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Veterans Administration
Insurance Savings Available To Vets
World War II veterans may obtain greater savings on National Service Life Insurance by paying premiums quarterly semi annually or annually with discounts up to three percent annually. Paying by these methods reduces cost and lowers lapse risk. Veterans can apply at local VA offices or the VA Insurance Service in Seattle. The VA reminds veterans to renew or convert term insurance before their original terms expire.
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Veterans Administration
Exchange Building
Seattle
Verily Verily Cautionary Cattle Tale and VA Insurance Notice
A humorous old west style text contrasts the wise and foolish in cattle management and public conduct. It shifts to a Veterans Affairs notice reminding insured veterans about reinstating lapsed GI policies with free physicals at VA facilities and clarifies eligibility for disability dependents benefits requiring 60 percent rating.
Wise stockman marries heiress with bonds in abundance
A Western Live Stock Reporter notes a prudent man departs but preserves wealth by marrying a girl of affluent lineage, described as wearing purple and fine linen and possessing abundant U S bonds, suggesting lasting prosperity.
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U. S
Western Livestock Reporter
Mrs Merrell Edson Visited Dillon With Relatives
Mrs Merrell Edson of Harlowton visited Dillon with relatives during the latter part of last week.
Judge Bennett Sets 1949 Terms of Court
Judge Lyman H. Bennett set the 1949 terms for the fifth judicial district. Beaverhead county opens January 3 and April 4, July 11, October 3. Madison county convenes January 7, April 5, July 15, and October 14. Jefferson county sits January 12, April 6, July 13, and October 26.
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Lyman H. Bennett
Fifth Judicial District
Beaverhead County
Madison County
Jefferson County
Melrose 4-H Club Plans Candy Sale and Bazaar
The Melrose 4-H Club met December 7 at Mrs. Sawyers home with all members present. They approved a candy sale and bazaar for the Christmas program December 22 at the school auditorium and agreed to assist in the local tuberculosis drive.
Montana Power Pays First Half 1948 Property Tax
Montana Power has mailed checks totaling 938563.46 to county treasurers in forty counties where the company owns property. Bob Crangle says the amount is the first half of the 1948 physical property tax and shows a 10 percent rise from 1947. Beaverhead County treasurer Alice Orr notes Beaverhead pays 15333.28.
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Montana Power Company
Bob Crangle
Alice H. Orr
Montana Power
Beaverhead
Four appointed to Montana state boards and commissions
Governor Ford reappointed four men to state boards and commissions. Veterans memorial fund commission members are H. R. Hampton of Lewiston Harry Peterson of Helena and James Purvis of Missoula. Matt Christy of Butte is reappointed to the executive board of the tuberculosis sanitarium.
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Ford
Veterans Memorial Fund Commission
H. R. Hampton
Lewiston
Harry Peterson
Helena
James Purvis
Missoula
Matt Christy
Butte
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Jackson
Keith Boetticher
Miles City
E. Glendale
Dillon Portrait Studio
Leathéric
Geo. M. Gosman
Bitter Creek
Davis Motor CO
ARMY
Bobby Stuart
West Point
Kaydets
Penn
Evelyn Berko
Detroit
Whitey
Patricia Kathryn Johnston
Kathryn Grayson
Hollywood
Actor Johnnie Johnston
Maria Strohmeier
America
Howard T. Cumming
National Canners Association
Chicago
Bennett
Melrose 4-H
Union Pacific
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