Additional Space Planned for Public Library Renovations
Dr R D Curry, library board chair, told City Council at a recent meeting that recertification work has left the Public Library in its best condition since it opened. He asked for basement improvements to provide storage and reference space and hundreds of shelved books. The council approved the request and basement work began last week with board members Mrs Mildred Stanchfield and Sam Wilkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R D Curry
College Awards In Football and Journalism Made
Awards in journalism and football were granted at a Wednesday assembly. Dec 15 recipients include Tom Hillier from Twin Bridges for journalism and Dick Pitman for football. Other honorees span Anaconda, Dillon, Great Falls, Missoula, Browning, Butte, Deer Lodge, and several towns with a range of named individuals.
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Tom Hillier
Twin Bridges
Dick Pitman
Dillon
John G. Moran
Robert DeMarcis
Anaconda
Gene Vukovich
Park Supporters Meet Legislators On State Parks Plan
A dinner meeting at the Blue Anchor cafe in Twin Bridges gathered Beaverhead and Madison county supporters to push the new state parks system before lawmakers. Sen Jerry Girard and Rep George Gleed attended with local Rotary and Kiwanis representatives as Ashley Roberts and Mrs Fred Woodside outlined park plans and budget aims. Residents praised existing parks as major Montana resources and tourist draws during a round table discussion.
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Beaverhead
Madison
Blue Anchor Cafe
Twin Bridges
Dillon
Jerry Girard
Ennis
George Gleed
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Ashley Roberts
Helena
Fred Woodside
State Parks Advisory Board
State Highway Commission
Montana
Armstead Group Pass Standard First Aid Test
Eleven Armstead residents completed a Red Cross first aid course last week and passed the final exam with 80 to 95 percent grades. Harold H. Hendren led instruction with assistant John Therriault. Certificates were awarded to Ethel Fournier, Mrs Wayne Halstead, Mary Bjorni, Bessie Hildreth, Eileen Chism, Mrs Jesse Brown, Darlene Hildreth, Mamie Jensen, Mabel Gravely, Parker Scott, and Jack P. Chism.
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Armstead
Red Cross
Harold H. Hendren
John Therriault
Ethel Fournier
Wayne Halstead
Mary Bjorni
Bessie Hildreth
Eileen Chism
Jesse Brown
Darlene Hildreth
Mamie Jensen
Mabel Gravely
Parker Scott
Jack P. Chism
Three Way Tie For J C Safety Patrol Award
Edward McAlpin Danny Alley and Jimmy Burgess tied for the Jaycees Safety Patrol award in this report period. John Lohr said all three performed well with equal ratings for appearance uniform attitude and promptness. Additional awards will be presented later this year.
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Edward McAlpin
Danny Alley
Jimmy Burgess
J C. Safety Patrol
John Lohr
Jaycees
Gosman open to 1956 governor bid if Aronson retires
Lt. Gov George M Gosman said he might run for governor in 1956 if Gov J Hugo Aronson does not seek re election. He believes Aronson will run again and would not consider running himself if Aronson does.
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Helena
George M Gosman
J. Hugo Aronson
Gosman
Aronson
Property Owners Protest Zone Restrictions Near Glendale
Property owners along Glendale and Atlantic streets protested zoning rules that would limit construction to residences and ban businesses. They argued regulation would lower values and hinder sales. The zoning commission proposed exemptions for three service stations, a garage, and a market, and the petition was referred to the City Council finance committee for further study.
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Finance Committee
City Council
Wayne Myers
City Zoning Commission
Glendale
Atlantic Streets
Commission
Sixth Material Supplier Suit Dismissed Here
Judge Philip C. Duncan dismissed Lovell Clay Products Company suit to recover $10,000 from the City of Dillon for material used on a sewer line later deemed defective. The city argued the bonding company, not the city, bore the contractor debts and indemnified the bondholder for damages. The bond company was not released from remaining claims in this series of sewer construction transactions.
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Philip C. Duncan
Lovell Clay Products Company
Dillon
Don Smith
District Court
Dillon Captain Commands Ship To Soviet Port
Capt Evans G Innes of Dillon led the SS Mormacport on a December voyage delivering relief corn and barley to flood victims in Central and Eastern Europe. The first American ship to enter Iron Curtain territory in years, the crew carried several thousand tons of grain to Wismar East Germany. Innes is the son of Judge and Mrs E G Innes of Dillon and is a Sheaverhead County High School graduate who attended Montana State University Missoula.
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Iron Curtain Territory
Dillon
Evans G. Innes
New York Times
Wismar
Mormacport
Europe
Innes
E. G. Innes
Sheaverhead County
Butte Business College
Montana State University
Missoula
Federal workers eligible for unemployment after December 31
Montana federal civilian employees laid off after December 31 may file for state unemployment compensation. Commission Chair Wesley Castles announced the rule in Helena, with 21 employment service offices available, including Dillon on East Center Street next to the Dillon Hotel. Paul Stahl Jr. manages that office. Wage credits older than about 15 months no longer count toward benefits, mirroring private employment rules. Approximately 9,000 federal workers are funded through state programs.
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State Commission
Commission
Wesley Castles
Helena
Montana
Dillon
E. Center Street
Dillon Hotel
Paul Stahl, Jr
Castles
Azile Garrison Elected Southwest 4-H District Vice President
Mrs Azile Garrison of Beaverhead County was elected to the vice presidency of Montana’s Southwest district at the district conference in Whitehall on December 4. She leads the Glen Sagebrushettes with 17 members and has two children Mary and Bill active in 4-H.
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Azile Garrison
Southwest District
Whitehall
Beaverhead County
Montana
4-H
4-H Council
Home Demonstration
Garrison
Maggie Bryan
Glen Sagebrushettes
Beaverhead
Mary
Bill
Seal Sale Spirit Still Holds Good Ahead of Last Year
Christmas Seal sales for the county total 1255 dollars vs 861 in 1952, said John Garry seal sale chairman. Beaverhead county supports the sale well and may post top per capita results if trends continue. Reminder cards were mailed to nonrespondents as everyone’s help is needed to boost the sale.
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Seal Sale Spirit
John Garry
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
Garry
Romain 95 Beaverhead County Man Dies After Weeks Ill
George P. Romain 95 of Beaverhead County died Tuesday night in a hospital after several weeks illness. Born 1859 in Iroquois County Illinois he came west in 1875 with his family settling Bannack. He later lived near Hole Basin and Dillon and is survived by a son James Harby of Michigan and a daughter Harr main of Otisville Missouri plus nieces. Funeral home arranging services.
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George P. Romain
Beaverhead County
For
Iroquois County
Warm Springs Creek
Hole Basin
Dillon
Harrmain
Otisville
James Harby
Michigan
Shasta
Boy Scouts Promote Safe Driving Day Posters
Troop members participate in the Safe Driving Day effort with posters and slogans such as Remember Safe Driving. Two Wrongs Can Make a Funeral Rite and Be Alive Tomorrow. Dodgers were handed to customers at stores Tuesday and grocery items Wednesday. Community turnout supported the parade and displays.
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Boy Scouts
Troo
Oae
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Darcy Hart
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Kay Waldemar
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Tommi Lou Cargile
Janet Goodick
Billie Ann M. Fadden
Verl Sereent
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Duk Hansen
Orrion Pilon
Ja\ Beager
Verl Sargent
J.C. Safety Patrol
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