Beaverhead Streams Need Heavier Re stocking
The Beaverhead area faces increased angling pressure as out of state visitors flood regional streams and lakes. Local fishermen warn that heavy weekend fishing, insufficient stocking, and gate damage threatenFavorite waters like the Big Hole and Madison, with signs showing streams may be fished out without proper restocking.
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Big Hole
Madison
Montana
Southwest
Fish and Game Department
Wildlife Service
Beaverhead
Butte
Redrock
Horse Prairie
Sheep Creek
Bloody Dick
Former Grasshopper resident Maude Schraff dies at 71
Letter to Judges from Myrtle Burr of Helena notes Maude Schraff died November 5 in Kellogg Idaho after a lingering illness. Born March 3 1884 at a Bannack area ranch she lived in Grasshopper Valley as a youth. She married Anthony Schraff in 1906 in Helena and later lived in Butte Washington Kellogg. Survived by two daughters in law and three grandchildren and four sisters.
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Myrtle Burr
Helena
Maude Schraff
Kellogg
Idaho
Tan
Tom Ellis
Bannack
Grasshopper Valley
Scudder Creek
Ellis
Maude
Anthony Schraff
Butte
Washington
Schraff
Lulu McGinnis
Minnie
Alice
Fifty-Four Below Coldest in Bannack Montana Weather Report
Reports from radio indicate Bannack Montana recorded 54 below zero while thermometers ranged from 20 to 30 degrees below in several days of extreme cold on Tuesday. Campbell and Burley Idaho noted alongside mentions of family members and relatives in coverage.
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Bannack
Montana
Ban‘nack
K6e Ranch Visitors and Dillon Local Passages
Floyd Skelton and son in law John Erb visited the K6 ranch near Idaho Falls to review cattle interests. Dillon weekend shoppers included Mrs Dwight Harrison and family Perry Armstrong Mrs John Judge Clare Earl Tash. Barry Remely attended the Belmont Mountain ski meet in Helena as a weekend visitor.
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Floyd Skelton
John Erb
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Jack’ Rogan
Pat
J. D. Harrison
Bob
Jack Miller
Lee Robinson
Andy Hays
Dillon
Dwight Harrison
Perry Armstrong
John Judge
Clare
Earl Tash
Laurence Berry
Lee James
Polaris Mine
Barry. Remely
Helena
Belmont Mountain Slide
Fluorine in water debated in Dillon letter to editor
A reader challenges fluorine in city water as a cure for tooth decay. They cite mixed tests, warn of harm, cite Utah cattle case, and urge dentist visits and brushing as safer measures. The letter questions soft water and calcium balance in Dillon.
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Johnny
Mary
Utah
Dillon
A. Duke Davis
Preaching Mission At St James Episcopal Church
St James Episcopal Church hosts a week long preaching mission from February 6 to February 12 led by Rev John Hay of Virginia City. Daily services include 7 30 am holy communion noon prayers 7 30 pm evening sermons on Man s need Gods Answer and open Q A during services with a final 11 am service on February 12. All are welcome.
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St. James’ Episcopal Church
John Hay
Virginia City
Boy Scouts Plan Nonpartisan Get-Out-The-Vote Campaign
The Boy Scouts announce a nonpartisan effort to mobilize voters in 1956. The initiative targets community participation and civic responsibility ahead of the upcoming elections.
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Boy Scouts
Notice to Creditors of the Wedum Estate
Executrix Flora B Wedum of the J C Wedum estate assigns four months from first publication to present claims with vouchers at Schulz Davis law offices Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. Deadline and contact details shown. Dillon Montana January 16 1956.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Montana
Beaverhead
J. C. Wedum
Schulz & Davis
White Building
Dillon
Flora B. Wedum
Steam from Roof Triggers Subdued Fire Alarm
Fire at the F. X. Lechner house on 136 South Pacific street caused a brief scare as steam rose from the roof. Three firefighters responded while the siren’s wail was barely audible, later revealed as a maintenance issue fixed by Chief Al Simon and Ken Kenison during a test at 1 p.m.
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F. X. Lechner
South Pacific Street
al Simon
Simon
Ken Kenison
First Lutheran Church Weekly Activities and Meetings
John Spencer pastor announces church council Friday February 3 at 7 30 p m. Sunday February 5 Sunday school 9 45 a m worship 11 a m VesPers supper and movie 5 30 p m. Trustees meet February 7 8 p m. Afternoon Circle February 8 2 p m at Mrs Hans Mikkelsen home 4 p m senior confirmation class 7 30 p m adult instruction class February 9 4 p m junior confirmation class 7 p m choir 7 45 p m Luther League.
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First Lutheran Church
John Spencer
Hans Mikkelsen
Luther League
Exchange proposed for lands in Montana under Taylor Grazing Act
Walter S. Jones and Helga A. Jones seek to exchange a Montana tract described by legal lines and city landmarks for EXNEY SW4NE and other sections in T 7 S R 12 W and T 7 S R 13 W. Two small frame buildings will accompany the offered land. minerals reserved by government on the selected lands. Objections with proof of service must be filed within 30 days.
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U. S. Department OF the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Land Office
Billings
Montana
Walter S. Jones
Helga A.jones
P. M
Poindexter
Washington Streets
City of
Dillon
Poindexter and
Orr Normal
Poindexter Street
Washington and
Idaho
John A. Wood
Wantshi Your Own Business Opportunity Ad
For sale and business opportunity listing from the W. T. Rawleigh Company offering credit sales and industrial opportunities. Includes contact address in Minneapolis Minnesota and a product sale line for coal and wood kitchen range oil heater and a 500 chick electric brooder with phone contact and calling window.
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Rawleigh
W. T. Rawleigh Company
1000
Third Street
Minneapolis
Minn
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Dillon Examiner
National Editorial
Tassociation
Hida
Continental
U. S
Polaris News
Grasshopper
Campbell
Burley
State Bank & Trust Company OF
Dillo
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
George M. Gosman
Joe Marsh
Handy Peterson
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