No Comment on Taft Hartley Effect on Big Unions
Washington A House Labor subcommittee reports that the Taft Hartley Act fails to protect local unions and members from loss of voice in bargaining. Investigators cite musicians performance funds under compulsion by the American Federation of Musicians, showing a large local union with little control over affairs and diverted fees contributing to unemployment. The findings suggest potential push for a local union rights bill amid possible big labor pressure in Congress.
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Washington
House Labor
American Federation of Musicians
Conon
Taft-Hartley Ct
Congressional
A Christmas Wreath on a Cemetery Visit
In a reflective piece Jimmy Farrell recalls a third Christmas since Monte’s death. He and his wife visit Mountain View Cemetery with Emma Monte’s widow and Marcia, Monte’s daughter. The author notes the wreath’s beauty and the ongoing care by Farrell’s crew amid lasting memory of loved ones.
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Monte
Mother
Emma
Marcia
Mountain View Cemetery
Jimmy Farrell
Jaycees to Hold Program for Little Skiers
Dillon Jaycees announce their second annual little skier program led by Charles Deputy. Four skiing lessons for county grade-school children start Saturday January 5 with competent instructors and a $10 fee including meals and Rainy Mountain area transport. Loaner ski equipment available for needy youngsters.
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Dillon Jaycee
Charles Deputy
Rainy Mountain
Aronson appoints two justices to Montana Supreme Court
Governor J Hugo Aronson announced plans to appoint James T Harrison Malta 53 as chief justice and Wesley Castles Helena 38 as associate justice once vacancies arise Harrison would replace Chief Justice Hugh Adair and Castles would replace Associate Justice Forrest Henderson who assumes attorney general post on Jan 7 A death creates another vacancy at the Montana Railroad Commission and Edna Hinman was named clerk of the Supreme Court Murray becomes secretary of state Jan 7 Towle reappointed state examiner for a four year term through January 1961 The State Board of Equalization chief notes need to revise revenue allocation to counties continued on page 2
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J. Hugo Aronson
Montana
Helena
Boedecker
Montana Railroad Commission
Aronson
Edna J. Hinman
Montana Supreme Court
Miss Hinman
Frank Murray
Murray
Search Made for Young Elk Hunters Monday
A Monday search was launched for two youths missing since Sunday. Dick Nelson, 19, and Bob Siebold, 22, had driven a red Chevrolet into Taylor Creek country west of Dillon for a one day elk hunt. They spent the night in a sheep camp after a sudden storm, then returned to safety with their pickup found and towed out by dawn.
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John MacDonald
Dick Nelson
R. J. Nelson
Glendale
Bob Siebold
Nelsons
Taylor Creek
Dillon
Dick Nelson, Sr
James Fay
Dillion
Beaverhead County Reports Safe Holiday Weekend
Beaverhead County police sheriff and highway patrol said the Christmas weekend passed without serious traffic crashes. Minor mishaps occurred but had no lasting consequences. Weather was pleasant and highways remained mostly clear as officials praised careful driving.
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Beaverhead County
Beavenhead
America
Local Chairs Urge Buying Christmas Seals in County
Beaverhead county organizers urge residents to buy Christmas Seals to aid TB prevention. Co chairs Mrs Allie McFadden and Mrs Helen Donovan note the fund drive lags due to holiday rush. Local doctors, hospital staff, college personnel and stores join the TB association in preventive efforts and urge individuals to purchase as many seals as possible.
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Beaverhead County
Allie McFadden
Helen Donovan
TB Association
Genevieve Squires Named to WMCE Teaching Staff
Helena Miss Genevieve Squires deputy state superintendent of public instruction will join Western Montana College of Education January 7 as assistant professor of elementary education. She is a WMCE graduate and earned a Master of Science in Education from the University of Southern California in 1954. Squires fills temporary vacancy created by Mrs Zella Flores who suffered a broken hip.
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Helena
Genevieve Squires
Western Montana Colege of Education
Mary Condon
Miss Squires
Western Montana College of Education
University of Southern California
Squires
Zella Flores
Thor
Livestock Roams Roads Prompt Sheriff Patrols
Several minor accidents reported on county highways as livestock roam free. Sheriff officers plan increased patrols to return stock inside fences and prevent fatalities. Ranchers urged to confine animals to reduce danger on main highways.
Dillon to get new mail bus from Twin Bridges start Dec 31
Postmaster Harry J. Andrus announced a switch of the Dillon mail route from Butte to Twin Bridges. The new schedule begins Monday December 31 with departures at 12 30 p m from Twin Bridges and 1 30 p m arriving in Dillon. The Dillon to Twin Bridges trip leaves at 2 30 p m.
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Dillon
Twin Bridges
Harry J. Andrus
Helena
Butte
Andrus
Last Travel Order Honors Engineer Frank Lockridge
Union Pacific honors engineer Edgar Frank Lockridge on his final run with a glowing district superintendent citation. A rare handwritten order from Dillon operator R C Hansen marks the retirement, noting long service and best wishes for health and happiness on the journey ahead.
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U P
Frank Lockridge
O. A. Durrant
Union Pacific
Ken Marhens
Lockridge
R. C. Hansen
Dillon
New Year Edition Preview for January 2, 1957
The annual New Year edition will be issued next Wednesday January 2 1957. It will contain records of births deaths marriages and a chronology of important events of 1955 along with greetings and announcements from Dillon firms.
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Dillon
Lutheran Pastor to Leave Dillon for Glenwood Charge
Pastor John Spencer of the First Evangelical Lutheran church will depart Dillon after his final Sunday service on December 30 to become pastor at Glenwood Lutheran church in Glenwood. Spencer has led the Dillon church since June 1953 after earlier serving as student pastor. He is a Minnesota native, graduate of Luther College, Decorah, and Luther Theological Seminary. He is married to Rachel Noel and has two children, Paul and Anne. Temporary successor Rev N L Otterstad of Rushford Minnesota is expected to arrive shortly after January 1.
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John Spencer
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Dillon
Glenwood Lutheran Church
Glenwood
Spencer
Minnesota
Anoka
Minneapolis
Luther College
Decorah
Iowa
Luther Theological Seminary
Rachel Noel
Colifax
Wisconsin
Paul
Anne
N. L. Otterstad
Rushford
New Veterinary At Local Hospital
The Dillon Veterinary Hospital now employs Dr. O W Bakke joining Dr I W Vinsel and Dr Don K Shaffner. Bakke moved from Baker Montana with his wife and 2 year old son on December 15 after graduating in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota. They reside at 720 South Washington Street. The clinic, one of the state’s most modern, treats small animals and serves county livestock men.
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Dillon Veterinary Hospital
I. W. Vinsel
Don K. Shaffner
O. W. Bakke
Baker
Mont
Bakke
University of
South
Washington Street
Weather roundup at Weta College station
The week saw average highs of 38 and lows of 17 with a snow flurry once. Blustery in spots yet sunny on Christmas, the high hills wore snow while valleys stayed bare.
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Weta College
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Tojo
Treasure State
Elks
Dillon Ellis Lodge
Edgar Williams
St. James
Williams
Edgar Frank Lockridge
Pocatello
C&e
Lima
Union Pacific Railroad
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