Fine Old Ranch Mansion Destroyed By Fire In Bitter Weather
The Arnold Benson ranch mansion known as The Cottonwoods, 3.5 miles south of Dillon, burned Wednesday in 15 below zero wind. Firefighters fought a losing battle as water supplies failed, leaving only a charred shell of the once showy late 19th century home built by Phillip H. Poindexter. Mrs. Arnold Benson and family had been occupying the house temporarily.
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Arnold Benson
Dillon
Albert Anderson
Jack P. Chism
Armstead
Ken Kenison
Benison
Phillip H. Poindexter
William C. Orr
Poindexter & Orr Ranch and Livestock Company
Harry Poindexter
Critical Need for Home Economists in Montana
At the Montana Home Economics Association annual meeting in Missoula delegates stressed a strong shortage of qualified home economists. Opportunities span research, teaching, demonstration, advertising, buying, selling, management, consumer education in clothing, foods, nutrition, furnishings, and household equipment. Fathers are urged to guide daughters toward the best fitting field, noting a trained home economist can readily make a living and assist consumers amid evolving trends.
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Missoula
Montana Home Economics Association
County Cancer Unit Expands with New Local Volunteers
The Beaverhead American Cancer Society unit expands staff to boost programs. New volunteers include Mrs. I W Vinsel deputy county commander Mrs Dan Piccone public education chairman Mrs Fred Eu daily service chairman and Mrs Paul Temple secretary treasurer. A film From One Cell shown to biology classes at the high school illustrated cancer cell development.
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Beaverhead
The
American Cancer Society
J.H. Gilbert
I. W. Vinsel
Dan Piccone
Fred Eudaily
Paul Temple
Montana
Society
David P. Moore
Mr. Moore
Pendergast At State Council Plans Eighth Annual Meeting
The 1956 state home demonstration council outlines plans for its eighth annual meeting in Bozeman, set for June 14 15 and 16 with theme Better home and community living through well informed citizens and more world understanding. Executive board members include President Maretta Zbok Miles City and Vice President Dan Pendergast Melrose with publicity chair Charles A Greene Bozeman and program chair Bob Blackstone Havre.
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Bozeman
State Home Demonstration Council
the Home Demonstration Council
Montana State College
Maretta Zbok
Miles City
Dan Pender
Smith Babies Born Feb 14 Win Handsome Prizes
The Luebben Company in Dillon offers a Permaglass automatic water heater as a gift to families named Smith with a baby born Feb 14. Permanent Beaverhead residents with a baby born on Feb 14 are invited to claim the prize, regardless of birthplace, as part of a Smith Company celebration. Dougan Luebben, local manager, notes the promotion tied to the 3 millionth glass lined heater milestone.
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Smiths
Smith
Beaverhead County
Luebben Company
Center Street
Dillon
Beaverhead
A. O. Smith Company
United States
Smith Company
Dougan Luebben
Luebben
Permaglass
Kankakee
Glen Farmer Dies After Short Illness at Missoula Hospital
Frank Sconfienza a Glen area farmer for two years died Sunday noon in a Missoula hospital after a brief illness. He owned a bakery in Meaderville before moving to the farm. A native of Butte, he lived much of his life in Meaderville. Survivors include his wife Rose, sons and daughters in law Frank Jr. and John D. Sconfienza, a brother and sisters in law, and three grandchildren. The body went to Daly-Shea Mortuary in Butte for funeral arrangements.
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Frank Sconfienza
Glen
Missoula
Mr. Sconfienza
Meaderville
Butte
Rose
Frank Sconfienza Jr
Salt Lake City
John D. Sconfienza
John A. Sconfienza
Red Lodge
California
Michigan
Daly-Shea Mortuary
Sunday Services at First Baptist Church
Rev. E. W. Goodrick presides with Sunday school at 9 45 am. Morning service at 11 am. Evening service at 8 pm. Wednesday prayer meeting scheduled for 8 pm.
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First Baptist Church
E. W. Goodrick
State Auditor Seeks Re-Election in June Primaries
Incumbent John J. Holmes filed for re-election as state auditor. He spoke of the office as a public trust, serving all Montana citizens and pledging continued prompt, efficient, and accurate service across departments.
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John J. Holmes
State’ Auditor
Mr Holmes
Montana
State Audit’s Office
Office of
State Auditor
State Auditor's Office
Scout Executive Leaves Scouting for Banking Job in Butte
Earle C. Wright, field scout executive for Beaverhead and Madison counties, resigns to enter banking in Butte. Al Muchmore, Pioneer district chairman, says the Vigilante Council seeks a replacement while Merton K. Matthews will serve the territory as interim council executive.
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Earle C. Wright
Beaverhead
Madison
al Muchmore
Pioneer
Wright
Butte
Muchmore
Merton K. Matthewson
Jayceens Prepare Park Parade Fundraiser At High School
The Jayceen group votes February meeting details for the Park Parade style show to be held March 16 in the high school gym. Committees include programs and advertising, dressing room, publicity, makeup, program sales and models with Jaycee members aiding preparations for the playgrounds project. Proceeds fund park improvements following last year’s "Strolling in the Park" event.
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Francis Mooney
Wilma McCart
Merle Brown
Clara Hazelbaker
Anna‘ Belle Dougherty
Parent Teachers Association
Jayceons
Montana Fish and Game Violations Rise in 1955 56
Montana officials report 1955 56 fish and game law violations totaling 1 037 arrests compared with 1 867 in 1954 Fines averaged 40 per case down from 43 in 1954 Non resident hunters paid stiff fines in November for taking game out of state 107 licenses were revoked for a year and 117 people were found guilty of swearing to false statements to obtain resident licenses Total violations included 533 hunting 367 fishing and 26 other cases Violations peaked in May June July and October November and December saw the most hunting cases
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Fish and
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Lara B. Pennell
Blue Anchor Bar and Grill
County Cancer Unit
Glen Farmer
Missoula Hospital
Playgrounds Fund
Roberts
Food
Dillon’s
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