Local social notes reveal Christmas visits and gatherings
Readers record visits and shopping trips across Dillon Lima Butte and Idaho Falls. Mentions include Mrs. E P McMahan and daughter in Butte, Dan Peterson en route to Murray for Christmas, St Rose guild Christmas party, Rainbow Girls gathering, Neighbors of Woodcraft Christmas party, and multiple families visiting relatives and attending events in Dillon Lima Missoula and Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. McMahan
Butte
E. R. Peterson
Idaho Falls
Dan Peterson
Dell
Lima
Murray
Utah
Howard Beardslee
Dillon
Troy Malzahn
St. Rose Guild
Larry Mullaney
Martha Foster
Robert Dee Norman
Dewitt Norman
Bob
Montana State College
Bozeman
Kenneth Marler
Leo Pfiffner
Pocatello
Eugene Griffin
Claud Harshner
Jim Poole
L.D.S. Relief Society
Barbara Barnes
Clyde L. Price
Gordon Reeder
May Griggs
Tom
Monte Barrett
Dee Cherry
Menan
Idaho
Saturay
Floyd Seybold
W. H. Bittick
Portland
Oregon
Sol Bittick
William Mordan
Butte Tuesay
Larry Aitken
Lawrence Peterson, Jr
Lawrence Peterson
Missoula
Beverly Peterson
C. E. Reeder
Billings
Erwin Stansell
Pvt
William M. Baer
ASU AJ A.E.P.E. Bn, Co. F
Stoneman
Calif
Virginia City
E. C. Franks
George
Helena
Franks
Ft. Harrison
W. L. Peterson
Mud Lake
Grace Martinell
Gordon Williamson
Gordon
Leonard Calvert
Woodcraft Circle No. 907
Masonic Hall
Hog cholera threat to hog herds and vaccination defense
Field guidance warns hog cholera can wipe out herds and spread from a pinhead of virus. Proper vaccination, done by a qualified person, plus good nutrition, sanitation, and housing, give pigs the best protection and minimize outbreak risk.
No-bake Mounds Graham Nuggets Recipe Squares
Melt chocolate bars with marshmallows and butter then stir in vanilla walnuts and graham cracker crumbs. Spread the mixture in a buttered 8x8 pan, chill until firm, and cut into 36 squares.
Lima and Boulder teams prevail in winter schedule items
Boulder beat Lima 77 to 57 on Saturday night. Lima hosted the Boulder squad to a chili feed after the game. Community Church activities listed with pastor Lester Mengel and a Christmas program at Reichle and Buhrer schools described along with local residents’ holiday travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Lima Boys
Lima High School
Lima Firemen
Sheridan American Legion
Jones
Great Falls
Community
Lester L. Mengel
Dell
Armstead
Armstead Community News Highlights Birthdays and Holiday Events
Lorraine Bastian celebrated her twelfth birthday on December 18 with family and friends and school event entertainments. The Armstead Home Demonstration club organized popcorn balls and candy sacks for a Christmas program, funded by local businesses and residents. A Christmas program drew a large crowd at the school, followed by a dance at Mac's Hitching Rack and a dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fielding McIntosh for Everett Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Bastian
Dorothy
Lorna Simpson
Mitchell
Mrs. Bastian
Armstead
Dillon
D. R. Gordon
Grant-Armstead Farm Bureau
Beaverhead Bar
Guyar
Mac’s
J. R. Gravely
Mr. Ee
Butte
Dan Peterson
Clarence Talcott Wins Turkey Shoot Feature
Clarence Talcott of Twin Bridges won the featured miss and out event at the Butte Trap and Skeet club Turkey and ham shoot on Sunday December 16. Dick Kendall of Deer Lodge led with two trophies. multiple shooters earned single awards. Madura announced no shooting next Sunday with competition resuming December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Talcott
Twin Bridges
Butte
Dick Kendall
Deer Lodge
Barney Larsen
Mert Gould
Anaconda
Hap Vollmer
J. Horvath
B. Hasley
Ronnie Eliason
H. L. Snead
Dillon
L. Janey
V. Schultz
Art Ellinghouse
Sheridan
P. Narancie
Bill Doak
Bob Poore
Pete Madura
Ken Judd
Joe Latimer
Mark Yochim
Madura
McKinnon-Decker Wins Montana Training School Contract
McKinnon-Decker Construction Co of Helena won a $347,000 contract for work at the Montana State Training School in Boulder. The project includes a 70 bed hospital infirmary building a boiler house addition and a septic tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinnon-Decker Construction Co
Helena
Montana State Training School
Boulder
Veterans Administration Q and A Column Planned
A weekly veterans column will publish frequently asked questions with VA contact men in the area. For detailed information veterans should contact or write to the nearest VA unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Special NSLI for Disabled Veterans Expands Insurance Options
The program extends special National Service Life Insurance to armed forces veterans disabled in service since June 27, 1950. Eligibility requires separation after April 25, 1951, a service connected disability of 10 percent or more, and no nonservice connected barriers to insurability. Applications must be filed within one year of VA disability finding. Premium waivers may be requested with the policy, but premiums should be paid until approved. Coverage ranges from 1,000 to 10,000 dollars with various policy types, excluding endowments for totally disabled applicants. Additional eligible groups include certain post 1950 acceptances and draftees with service-related disabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
National Service
Veterans urged to apply for special insurance within one year
Veterans are told to apply for the special insurance within one year of the date they suffered their disability. They should contact the nearest VA office after separation or release from active service. This is the second in a series on government insurance benefits for Korean veterans.
New 120 Day Window for Korean Veterans Insurance
Recently discharged veterans with government term policies under waiver of premiums must begin premium payments within 120 days of separation to keep life insurance in force. If a veteran lets the window lapse, coverage may end. automatic renewals or new applications may apply for those whose policies expired during service. The VA Central Office handles premiums and policy changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
National Service Life Insurance
U.S
Washington, D.C
New Montana Highway Interim Committee Names Leaders
George Schotte elected chairman of the Montana highway interim committee at Helena meeting December 21. Governor Bonner appointed the group to study the highway system and identify needs. Doctor N. J. McGregor of Great Falls named vice chairman and Maurice C. Taylor of Bozeman elected secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
George Schotte
Helena
Bonner
N. J. McGregor
Great Falls
Maurice C. Taylor
Bozeman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aileen
Eliel
Glen News
Dan Piccone
Reichle
Winter
Judith Holmlund
Robert Polish
Santa
Marie McLean
California
Marshall Watson
Dixon, Mont
Donald Freestone
Buhrer School
Frank Bryan
Iris
Frank
Anna Morris
Frank Moran
Carl Kambich
Lee Joy
Elwood Boucher
Rogers Seed & Feed CO
FORD
F.D.A.F
Glendale
Dillon, Mont
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