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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1957
Page
5
The Butte market shows total cattle receipts on Monday at 427 with overall prices up about 50 cents. Medium to good fed heifers bring 15.50 to 16.50, and various classes of cows, bulls, calves, and stockers range from 7 to 23 dollars, reflecting broad demand across fed cattle and feeder stock.
Industrial News Review argues the federal minimum wage should not apply to retailing. It cites local conditions, job training for marginal workers, and the impact of a blanket law on small outlets, noting Congress has upheld the exemption.
A thief entered the Beaverhead Lumber Company offices Sunday night by climbing a high fence and breaking a rear window and took about $5 from the till. William Pritchett discovered the theft Monday morning when he opened for business. Police Chief Leo Williams noted this was the first such break in over a year.
Tony Bramsman scored 99 in the Civil Service examination for rural carrier at the Dillon office. Gus Stenson and Norbert Arvish followed, while the Republican Central Committee must pick one of the three or another test will be required.
Idaho Falls livestock report dated February 18 to 20 shows price ranges across sheep hogs cattle. Sheep fat lambs bring 18.50 to 18.75 per hundredweight with various classes, hogs peak near 17.50, cattle steady to 19 per hundredweight for top steers and 14 to 15.50 for commercial cows. calves and feeder steers also priced across multiple grades.
Demand for slaughter cattle remained fairly good with steers and heifers steady to week-ago levels and cows showing a slight advance. Light stocker and feeder cattle sold higher, calves steady with some up to a dollar, hogs 25 to 50 cents higher, and ranges for steers, heifers, cows and bulls detailed across weight classes. A few light calves and vealers sold at 25 to 26 dollars.
Five hundred range-bred Hampshire bucks and lambs offered for sale in April. Bucks are five years old and bred. lambs to be born in April. Price $20 each. Dillon delivery available. Write or call George M. Mellon at Box 602 Dillon Montana or phone AO F 285.
Dillon Kiwanis observed its 17th anniversary and birthday party with a Ladies Night dinner. Attorney T. F. McFadden spoke, Wayne Myers was program chairman, and Frank Madden gave the invocation. McFadden recalled the 1940 charter ceremony at Normal College, noted for large attendance and visiting dignitaries from Montana and Canada. Prof. Herald Jones of Western College spoke on modern education problems.
Auction results show calves over 300 pounds mostly $17.50 to $21.50, utility calves $14 to $17, feeders $17.50 to $18, some $18.50. Butcher hogs 190 to 250 pounds mostly $18 to $19, heavier $17. Sows under 450 pounds $15 to $16, heavier $14. Lambs around 98 pounds fetch $18.50, 90 pound averages $17.50.
The Beaverhead County Board of Commissioners at a February 5 1957 meeting declared an emergency for the county poor and indigent sick. They authorize 15000 to cover River View Rest Home care and related expenses for the remainder of the budget year and set a public hearing for March 8 1957 at 10 00 A M in Dillon Montana.
The Beaverhead County Commissioners invite sealed bids by 10 00 A M March 4 1957 for legal advertising blanks books stationery election supplies and all printed forms. Bids require a Montana newspaper with year long circulation and a $250 bid security. The winning bid’s $5 000 bond and bond approval follow.
A quote notes that education provides the pattern and leaves the rest to the learner. It emphasizes personal responsibility in applying knowledge to develop skills and achieve understanding.
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