Record Farm Bureau Banquet Draws Record Crowd
A large turnout attended the Farm Bureau banquet last Wednesday, described as a record crowd for the event in Varos. The program featured remarks by state and national Farm Bureau leaders, music by a local orchestra, and various donations and acknowledgments from members and community groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Banquet
Teeth -Doal
Urtegst Waskr
Diana Squires
Charles Hollensteiner
Ida Mar- Kaloo
Eg Bs
McCrea
Betts Copenqueater
Ball Thomas
Westen Miniana College
Ralph McFadden Croutsts
Pre Inett Dale Metlenwig
Jowetoe
Diehl
Buriod
Resicgent
Howard Lord
Philipsburg
Aatiick
Irector
Educa“A
National Farm
Ata
Masons
Ptaker
Leotata Jotmon
Utah
Ceiondl
Presi
Mellen
Local Ski Officers Lead National Winter Sports Event
A local ski officer participates in the national Winter Sports celebration Feb 8 to 22 featuring a new Ski Hall of Fame and Museum. The event marks the first dedicated winter sports museum in America with exhibits spanning 50 years and a commemorative ceremony led by national and regional ski officials.
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W.i.tér
America
Ccispla
Rocky Mountain Ski Association
Associaien
Uae
Wal Ski
Thant
Pame
c+rebratan Asia s
Nemsa
Montana
National Guard Unit Progress Report and Names
A National Guard unit reports progress with 64 trained men listed by name including James Lave John Thomas PYie Daie Conover Edward Harris Crary Harper Jack Jen St Max Josten Frederick Klues Willam Pilgtum and Robert Romers plus many others. Recruits for training at the armory include Lebar 18 years old and older with Lt McGee or M S at the armory inviting eligible volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana National Guard
James Lave
John Thomas
Pyie
Daie Conover
Edward Harrieton
Crary Harper
Jack Jen- St
Max Josten
Frederick Kluester
Willam Pilgtum
Robert Romers
Rhetg Rowt Galhl
Donald Sorenson
Frainkis
Weetas
Jorn Zink
Luverleer
Robert McLaren
Roy McLaren
James McCullam
Keith Allred
Statore Dugain
Thomas Nicholle
First Cidas
Lt McGee
M S.t Preuix
Armory
Firefighters Quell Grass Fire Near South Pacific Street
Volunteers from the local fire department responded to a swamp grass fire on the outskirts of South Pacific Street Wednesday of last week. The blaze spread about a half acre before crews controlled it with no property damage reported.
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South Pacific Street
Acoost
Scout Court of Honor Honors Local Boy Scouts Monday Night
The Scout Court of Honor, marking the 44th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, was held at the Elks hall with Dillon Rotary Club sponsorship. Troops 60 62 and 64 received tenderfoot second class and first class pins plus merit badges as Harold Gribble Wayne Jones Rex Clark and others presented awards. Farnum Schuyler leaves Sunday for a California visit.
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Boy Scouts of
Amelia
Elks Hall
Dillon Rotary Club
Bagley Pta
Uenderfot
Jim Burgess
Robert McLaughlin
Paul Bramsman
Bobby Cottam
Mickey Andersen
Billy Bilden
LDS Church
Tenderfoot
Jerry Fitzammonus
Bobby Hyde
Ludion Ruegsegger
Bob McArthur
Don Puyear
Roy Cornel
Harold Gribble
Council
SCOUL
Wayne Jones
Dave Schmitt
Rex Clark
Ruby Valley
Beaverhead
Dick Hansen
Don Blomquist
Delmer Morgan
All Electric 4-H Group Formed with Hoy as President
Bruce Watters of Vigilante Electric Cooperative presided as a meeting formed the first All-Electric 4-H group. Raymond Hoy was elected president with Billy Petersen as vice president and John Magaas as secretary-treasurer. Roy Cornell named reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Watters
Vigilante Electric Cooperative, Inc
Raymond Hoy
Billy Petersen
John Magaas
Roy Cornell
All-Electric Club
Lowell Nelson
Toady Robertson
Tommy Graham
Ray Hoy
Charles Graham
Bully Petersen
Bully Eden
Bernard Jensen
John Mugaas
Official Holidays Set for 1954 At Public Hearing
About 25 Beaverhead businessmen and ranchers met at city hall to set observance dates for 1954. The list includes Washington’s Birthday February 22 Memorial Day May 30 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day September 6 Armistice Day November 11 Thanksgiving November 23 Christmas December 25 and New Year’s January 1. Armistice Day closing date was debated but no action taken pending veteran group talks. Chamber cards will distribute holiday designations soon.
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City Hall
George Andersen
Beaverhead
Chamber of Commerce
Contributions Cut Bannack Debt To 365 This Week
Beaverhead Museum association fund for Bannack townsite shows debt reduced to 365 dollars this week, treasurer Jean Bishop reports. Donors include WMCE Art club, C J Hovren, WMCE freshman class, H V Leslie, Norman Giles, Henry Siefkin, Josie Mc Mannis, and Leonard Hansen of Hansen Livestock Co. The Hansen ranch lies on the Corrine trail from Corrine Utah to Bannack, once Craver ranch. Ashley Roberts, state parks director, will visit Wednesday night to meet with museum officials and Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce leaders to plan Bannack development.
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Beaverhead Museum Association
Bannack
Jean Bishop
WMCE
Art Club
C. J Hovren
H. V. Leslie
Norman Giles
Henry Siefkin
Josie McMannis
Leonard Hansen
Hansen Livestock Co
Medicine Lodge
Hansen
Corrine
Utah
Craver
Ashley Roberts
Helena
Museum Association
Eiary
Beaverhead
Visit of Grand Worthy Matron to Mizpah Chapter
Mizpah chapter No. 13 Eastern Star held a Bring a Member meeting at the Masonic hall with discussion on Bond For His Kingdom and Welfare. Grand lodge of Montana matron will visit Mizpah on April 5. Feb 23 hosts Americanism program with Rev. Arthur Lord. Gladys Gregg named marshal and Gladys Tait warder. Valentine themed refreshments served.
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Mizpah
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Arthur Lord
Gladys Gregg
Marshall
Gladys Tait
Valentine
Ruth Murray
Margaret Irvine
Florence Roberts
Edna Moe
Elizabeth Winn
Beaverhead Chamber Drives to Reach 1954 Membership Goal
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce conducts a 17 person drive led by chairman George Brown with a Feb 15 deadline aiming to reach at least 150 members. Prospects encouraged to join at the museum building and pledges may be paid semi annually or quarterly to ease dues.
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Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
George Brown
Chamber of Commerce
Brown
Beaverhead County
Bowlers Donate Prize Money To Polio Fund
Weekly prize money from Elks Winns Ben Redd Chevrolet and Gosman Kegler teams totaled 39.15 dollars and was donated to the March of Dimes through the Dillon Bowling association. Bob Dodd, association president, announced last week. Indications point to a successful polio drive according to county chairman Alene Archer from this year’s sports events.
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Elks
Winn’s
Ben Redd Chevrolet
Gosman Kegler
March of Dimes
Dillon Bowling Association
Bob Dodd
Alene Archer
Municipal Offices Banks Close Friday
Dillon banks and county offices along with the city water office and state liquor store will be closed Friday in observance of Lincoln's birthday. The post office will remain open.
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Dillon Banks
City Water Office
Lincoln
Fire losses surge in Dillon in 1953 then rise
Dillon’s 1953 annual fire report shows 34 alarms 26 inside the city and eight in rural areas. Insurance losses reach 43422.69 for Dillon proper not counting the livestock pavilion fire. total direct losses 53422.40 including a 44000 loss at Connie Helland’s machine shop and garage. Total insurance on reporting properties 230792 with total property value 420000. Chief Al Simon warns rates may rise and urges precautions.
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Dillon
al Simon
Connie Helland
Simon
Giles family heads to Missouri and Kansas City
Norman Giles and his mother Mrs. Katie Giles with sons Jackie and Jimmy and Joe Smith depart by car Monday bound for Missouri. Mrs. Giles plans a visit with relatives in Albion while the others proceed to Kansas City for their travels.
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Norman Giles
Katie Giles
Jackie
Jimmy
Joe Smith
Missouri
Amateur Radio Talk Highlights Rotary Meeting
The Rotary Club heard a talk on amateur radio licensing and obligations to the country with notes on operators who later served in defense forces. Major facts were shared by Pilgrim, who answered questions. the session closed with appreciation for the speaker. George Albertson chaired the meeting. Lt W Clarkfield and Rush Jordan were noted attendees and new member introductions.
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Communications Department of
United States
Pilgrim's
Rotary
George Albertson
Minetias
W. Clarkfield
Manila
Rush Jordan
City Council Approves New Street Equipment Purchase
At the February meeting the city council awarded the P J Lovell Co a contract for a $1990 trench digging machine to speed water and sewer work. The panel also discussed a lagoon sewage proposal, rest room management by Riverstat Bureau, and efforts to curb radio interference with a proposed ordinance. A pick up truck was bought for $875 for department use and salary transfers were approved to fund street and alley needs.
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Riverstad
George ‘Andersen
Fire Committee
Bob Dodd
Smith
Ead
Georgem
Melto
California
Alley
Dillon ‘Jaycees
Blacktail Creek
Youngs
Tne
Ben Redd
Thele
Chalain Wayne Myers
Tees
Dinner Postponed by Republican Club in Big Hole Basin
The Lincoln’s day dinner sponsored by the Republican club in the Big Hole basin has been postponed to Saturday February 21, announced by Hirschy. Lt. and Mrs. W. H. Curryan visiting Dr. Mrs. R. D. Curry’s home. the lieutenant will soon leave for Clarkfield Manila P. L, where he will be stationed.
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Big Hole Basin
Hirschy
W. H. Curryan
R. D. Curry
Ald
Clarkfield
Manila
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