Polio Immunization Program Discussion in Beaverhead County
Community groups and individuals met Friday at the Vigilante Electric building to weigh polio immunization for Beaverhead County children. They plan a second meeting January 19 to decide campaign feasibility while reading updates from the State Board of Health and Dr. G D Carlile Thompson. Beavershead doctors report 200 local children vaccinated plus about 1800 via the National Foundation program. no child denied vaccine for cost. Surgeon General Scheele urged rapid use of available Salk vaccine as protection ahead of the next polio season.
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Beaverhead County
Vigilante Electric
State Board of Health
G. D. Carlyle Thompson
Thompson
Montana
Dillon
R. Wendell - Poundstone
Beavert ‘County
National Foundation
Leonard Scheele
U. S. Public Health Service
William Spehar
Parent Teachers’ Association
Ralph Davis
Robert English
Ted Hazelbaker
Rotary
Herb Wheat
Kiwanis
William Tayne
American Legion
Harry Jensen
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ed Hilger
Dillon Bpoe
Helen Smith
Clarabelle Bogut
James Scofield
Bruce Watters
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
al Simon
Dillon Volunteer Fire
John McGee
George Brown
E. W. Williams
Beaverhead Cattle Growers to Attend National Conclave
Beaverhead cattlemen plan to attend the American National Cattlemen's Association convention in New Orleans January 8 to 11. Dale E Metlen of Horse Prairie and Senator and Mrs. Jack Brenner will attend by rail. About 2,000 delegates are expected with a full program. Montanan delegates include Brenner Mansfield Boam Clemon Hirschy Garrison Risk none.
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Dale E Metlen
Horse Prairie
New Orleans
Jack S. Brenner
Mockels to Show New Models at Open House Fun
Mockels plans an open house next Friday to unveil its new International trucks model S, a 300 utility tractor, and a Nash car. The event will run all day with free coffee and doughnuts as visitors learn about farm power applications and new electrical equipment.
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Mockels
Faller Resigns as Beaverhead Selective Service Clerk
Joseph C. Faller resigns as secretary clerk of Beaverhead County Selective Service Board No 1 effective November 1 1955. Mrs Joan M Davis appointed December 27 1955 to fill the vacancy on a four hour day schedule 8 am to 12 pm Monday through Friday. Board members listed are Howard E Morse Joseph W Carroll and Roy W Forrester Jr.
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Social Selective Service Board
Joseph C. Faller
Faller
Joan M. Davis
Beaverhead County
Registration Card Now Issued by County Treasurer
County treasurer Martha Greene announced a new procedure for 1956 car and truck license tabs. Applicants receive two receipts with directions: one valid for re registration and a second copy to carry in the truck. The copy in trucks carries a $10 fine for noncompliance. car owners have optional copy. Five receipts are printed, with copies routed to the Registrar, Owner, County Clerk, and Treasurer files. About 100 car and 75 truck tab sets issued by noon yesterday. two deputies aided the rush.
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Martha. Greene
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Greene
Deer Lodge
Louise Farris
Josephine Neal
Broken Axle Sparks Auto Fire on Highway 91
A Cadillac sedan and a small U H aul trailer burned after a rear axle broke causing tire friction with the fender and gas tank. Mr and Mrs Louis Swallow of Modesto along with their daughter Barbara Kronmiller were traveling to Dillon to visit relatives. the fire damaged both vehicles and contents, with an estimated loss around 3000 dollars. Firefighters Johnny Hart Alden Cashmore and Bud Scott arrived in time to save a suitcase from the trunk. Mrs Swallow expressed gratitude as the luggage was retrieved due to a removable loss of currency.
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Dillon
Highway 91
Louis Swallow
Modesto
Calif
Robert Gibson
Barbara Kronmiller
Johnny Hart
Alden Cashmore
Bud Scott
Butte Hunters Fined for Illegal Deer Killing and Meat Dumped
Two Butte hunters pled guilty to illegal deer killings and were fined a total of 250 dollars in Justice Court Judge Evans Innes presiding. Paul Powell paid 100 dollars for two deer. James T. Smith 150 for three. a third accomplice 27.50. The spoiled meat was hauled to the city dumps for incineration after crude handling.
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Butte
Evans Innes
Justice Court
Paul Powell
Innes
James T. Smith
James Moyar
Dickey Bridge
Wise River
Dillon
Larson
His
March of Dimes Coin Containers Placed in Dillon
Dean Wright placed transparent plastic coin receptacles in Dillon businesses to collect donations for the March of Dimes drive. The campaign runs through January with district chairmen forming to boost countywide efforts. Governor Aronson designated January as March of Dimes Month to urge Montanans support for the fund and research against infantile paralysis.
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Dillon
Dean Wright
Thetounty
Wright
Beaverhead
J. Hugo Aronson
Montana 4 H Members to Attend National Roundup
Beaverhead county 4 H member Carolee Kambich is among four Montana youths chosen for the National 4 H Club Roundup in Denver January 15 to 19. Accompanied by Ed Atkins and Karl Parker, the group joins 720 4 H members from eight states for stock show visits, legislative tours, and 4 H discussions. Carolee expresses pride in 8 years as a 4 H club member and plans to become a home demonstration agent.
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Bozeman
Carolee Kambich
Beaverhead County
Montana
Denver
Bacco
Paul J. Moore
Montana State College
Clyde Windecker
Madison County
Donald Amen
Yellowstone County
Dale Witty
Flathead County
Ed Atkins
Karl Parker
Colorado
Wyoming
South
Dakota
Utah
New Mexico
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Deni
Carpiee Kambich
Chub
Aliens Required to File Report Cards at Post Office
Postmaster Harry Andrus says every alien in the United States on January 1 1956 must report current address to the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization between January 1 and January 31 1956. Report cards available at local post offices. forms to be completed and turned in at window.
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United States
Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization
Harry Andrus
Guam
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Virgin Islands
Accounting course for beginners at WMCE begins Thursday
WMCE announces a two credit course in beginning accounting for students with no prior background or a refresher. Special class for nontraditional students meets Thursday nights 7 to 9 in Room 235 with registration 9 to 4 weekdays. Regular classes start Tuesday next week in Room 215 7 to 9. Total cost includes $4 registration and $4.50 for text and workbook.
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WMCE
Wheat and Watters To Attend State Meet at Billings
Wheat and Watters depart today to attend rural electrification meetings in Montana. Waters, secretary treasurer of Vigilante Electric Cooperative, will join a five director group at a Rural Electric Cooperatives Association board meeting. He will meet with two committee members to discuss Montana Youth Electric Fair activities and statewide competition.
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Herb Wheat
Bruce ‘Watters
V T
Nigi-lante
Electric ‘Cooperative
Pie
IM Rural
Electric _Cooperatives Association
Veialon
Clarence” Rupp
Billings
Dillon
Waters
Beaverhead County Net Indebtedness Revealed in 1955
Montana Taxpayers Association report shows Beaverhead County with $44,591 in outstanding bonds and $96,064 in warrants as of June 30, 1955. After cash in four warrant funds is deducted, net indebtedness stands at $22,758. The statewide figure falls from $2,864,000 in 1954 to $2,410,309 in 1955, with Lake and Silver Bow counties carrying most bonded debt. Yellowstone holds the largest cash surplus among four warrant funds at $71,000, while Musselshell County cut 1923 bonded debt from $1,310,000 to $77,000.
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Mont
Montana Taxpayers” Association
Lake
Silver Bow
Bow
Flathead
Yellowstone
Musselshell
Beaverhead County
Beaverleal County
Legion Hosts Holiday Clubhouse Party at Beaverhead
Beaverhead Post American Legion entertained members wives and families at the post clubhouse on East Glendale Street Thursday evening December 22. The Christmas tree party featured bags of holiday fruit nuts and candies for youngsters, refreshments, games, and group singing. Members thanked Albert Streb for installing shelves cloakroom fixtures and upgrading the clubhouse.
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Beaverhead Post
American Legion
Post
East Gendale
Ein
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Selective Service Board
Carolee. Kambich
Farolee Kambich
Legion
Albert Streb
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