WMCE Receives $400000 Federal Loan Nod for Housing and Union
Preliminary approval for a $400,000 federal loan to build a Student Union and two 16 unit apartment dormitories on Western College's campus was granted by the Community Facilities Administration in Seattle. WMCE president Rush Jordan announced plans to provide 32 dwelling units and a union facility, with rent funded over 30 years.
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Western College
Community Facilities Administration
Seattle
Rush Jordan
WMCE
CIA
L. R. Durkee
Jordan
Durkee
Beaverhead
Aronson Files in Race for Second Governor
Governor J Hugo Aronson announces bid for reelection on the Republican ticket ending speculation about his plans. He pledges a business like government and continued focus on highways and education while promising full service to Montana residents.
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Aronson
J. Hugo Aronson
Montana
Beaverhead Clubs Plan Observance of National 4-H Week
Beaverhead County 4-H clubs totaling 145 members will observe National 4-H Club Week March 3 through 11. County agent Ed Atkins notes the week informs the public of 4-H training and lets members review past achievements and plan for next year while attracting new rural youth to join. Activities include window displays news stories by 4-H members and a Friends of 4-H dinner sponsored by the 4-H Council.
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Beaverhead
Ed Atkins
Beaverhead County
Friends of
4-H
4-H Council
Gleed Defends Seat In Beaverhead State Assembly Primary
Beaverhead County Representative George Gleed filed for reelection on the Republican ticket with County Clerk Dora Schmittroth, the third candidate in the county primaries. Harold E. Contway and John Prohosky filed for reelection on the Democratic ticket for clerk of court and board of county commissioners respectively. Gleed, in his second term, has served on the Appropriations committee and on Fish and Game, liquor control, mines, and public health, morals and safety panels.
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George Gleed
Beaverhead
Gleed
Dora Schmittroth
Harold E. Contway
John Prohosky
Board of County Commissioners
House of Representatives
Auto Collision Claims Life of Mrs Jud Stahl
Mrs. Judson Stahl died from injuries after a head on collision near Fort Riley Kansas on Friday. Her husband Judson Stahl was also injured and hospitalized. both were not initially considered critical. Mrs Stahl formerly Dorothy Talent of Dillon. Other occupants of the other car unharmed.
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Jud Stahl
Judson Stahl
Fort Riley
Kansas
Junction City
Judson
Stahl
Dorothy Talent
Annual Snowplane Races Planned at Jackson on Mar 11
The fourth annual snowplane race event sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Snowplane Association is set for March 11 at Jackson. After last year’s parking and viewing issues with about 1400 spectators, organizers plan ample parking, lunch options, a loudspeaking system, and improved visibility for attendees. Rides will be offered from Jackson and Wisdom to the venue.
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Jackson
Rocky Mountain Snowplane Association
Wisdom
Warm Welcome for Governor's Party In Big Hole Basin
Beaverhead County Young Republicans hosted a Washington's Birthday banquet at Diamond Bar Inn with Governor Aronson and family as guests. The event featured a Wisdom Youth Choir performance and after dinner speakers led by Roy ZeBarth, plus honorary membership awarded to Governor Aronson in the Rocky Mountain Snowplane Association. The day included a snowplane trip to Noel Jackson's lake and ice fishing for the afternoon.
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Argyl Stephens
Beaverhead
Fred Hirschy
Jack Brenner
Cliff Mockel
Don Anson
O. A Bergeson
Aronson
Rocky Mountain Snowplane Association
Tom Clemon
Castles
Noel Jackson
National Guard unit joins walking blood bank effort
In Dillon, Company D of the 163rd Armored Cavalry Regiment volunteers join operation Pull-Em-In to donate blood. About 30 donors signed up with a plan to diversify blood types and ensure on-call availability for transfusions at the hospital and Beaverhead Laboratory.
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National Guard
Dillon
James Williams
Beaverhead Laboratory
Williams
163Rd Armored Cavalry Regiment
National Guardsmen
Montana
Lima Reservoir Finances Show Health as Annual Meeting Held
Water Users Irrigation Company reports a strong year with $224,143.29 total assets and $150,000 reserve on the dam site. Bonds worth $6,200 to be retired in April 1956. assets include $11,880.29 cash and $206,951 in fixed assets. Liabilities show accrued bond interest $77.50 and capital stock figures with 73,055 shares outstanding.
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Beaverhead
Water Users Irrigation Company
B. A. Risley
Jdam
Brenner Files Reelection Bid For Montana Senate
Senator Jack Brenner, Beaverhead county representative turned state senator, filed for reelection on the Republican ticket. The filing is the fourth for the primary set for June 5, with primaries closing April 26. Brenner has chaired and served on key committees, notably tax study, county affairs, fish and game, and stockgrowing, in two legislative sessions.
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Jack Brenner
Beaverhead
Brenner
Senate
Big Hole Ski Club to Sponsor NAMSA Tourney
The Big Hole Ski Club will sponsor a NAMSA championship downhill and slalom meet at Hairpin Hill Jackson on March 24 and 25. John Dooling announced medals for classes A B C and Junior, with two runs for each event. Entry blanks must be returned by March 23. a banquet and dance will follow at the Diamond Bar Inn in Jackson.
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Big Hole Ski Club
Northern Rocky Mountain Ski Association
Jackson
John Dooling
Diamond Bar Inn
Dillon Council Reaffirms Highway 91 Route Stance
The City Council held a special meeting to reaffirm approval of changing Highway 91’s routing through Dillon but withheld decisions on plans, specifications, and financing. Alderman Magnus Magnus again voted in dissent. Attending were Mayor Phillip J. Lovell, Aldermen, and Dan Carpita, Chamber of Commerce president, following a businessmen’s delegation.
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Dillon
Magnus Magnus
Phillip J. Lovell
Dan Carpita
Chamber of Commerce
Lovell
Sidney J. Shafer Dies On Way To Hospital
Sidney J. Shafer 43 a Dillon and Argenta mining man died from a rifle wound Monday night while an ambulance carried him to a Butte hospital. The shot likely came from a 30 30 rifle found near his room Coroner Raymond Schwartz said no inquest will be held. He was born February 18 1912 in Gilmore Idaho and grew up with mining in Argenta. He served with the Seabees in World War II saw Pacific action and belonged to Beaverhead Post American Legion Dillon. Funeral Thursday at Brundage Chapel with Rev William J. Holland officiating burial Mount View cemetery.
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Sidney J. Shafer
Dillon
Argenta
Butte
Raymond Schwartz
Shafer
Gilmore
Idaho
John Shafer
Sidney
Beaverhead
American Legion
Brundage Chapel
William J. Holland
Presbyterian Church
Mountan View Cemetery
Week's Weather Report From Western College Station
The week ended with milder temperatures yet remains raw with a 28 degree reading and a light snow flurry. Observer L Osborn notes highs and lows for February 22 to February 28, averaging 40 degrees and total precipitation 0.01 inches.
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Union Pacific
Osborne
Western College Weather Station
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