Beaverhead Civil Defense Council Organizes For New Year
At the Beaverhead county Civil Defense council kickoff, 0 A Bergeson reviews last year and evacuee facilities, Sheriff Paul Temple notes Alaska Sea Bees conditions, Red Cross trains home nursing, air raid warden Ed Swetich outlines the call system linking spotters to Helena, with a full attendance list of local officials and civic reps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
The
Red Cross
Ed Sweiich
Helena
A. Bergeson
Vivian Thomas
Howard Morse
Ed Donovan
Paul Temple
E. E. Redman
Ed Swetich
O. K. Moe
H. J. Andrus
Dan Mooney
W. M. Stone
Meade
John Malesich
Beaverhead Chamber Names Committee Heads
Pres. Don Wheat named Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce committee chairs including Ben Davis roads and transportation Clifford Mockel retail and industrial Harold Palmer education Albert Cochrane publicity advertising and athletics W M Stone housing Lester Kurtz recreation Gary Johnson agriculture and T Lee McCracken executive and rural. Each chairman will pick two members from the chamber membership and the full committee roster will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Don Wheat
Ben Davis
Clifford Mockel
Harold Palmer
Albert Cochrane
W. M. Stone
Lester Kurtz
Gary Johnson
T. Lee McCracken
Chamber
Officers Named for Girl Scout Council
Dillon Girl Scout Council held a special meeting at Mrs. D. K. Shaffner's home. Officers installed for the year are commissioner Mrs Donald Shaffner first deputy commissioner Mrs G Donald Wheat second deputy commissioner Mrs Herman Peterson and secretary treasurer Mrs Ray Nelson. The year’s program and plans were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Potato Holiday Declared by Montana Growers
Deer Lodge Montana potato growers announce a potato holiday from January 19 for two weeks in protest of Price Stabilizer DiSalle’s rollback order. Chairman William Anderson says all Montana growers will suspend shipments to resolve price ceiling objections and hope for a solution before the holiday ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Montana
William Anderson
The
Potato Growers of
Anderson
Michael DiSalle
Treasure State
Price Support Deadline Remains January 31 for 1951 Crops
Beaverhead County PMA chair Carl Benson warns farmers to file loan and purchase agreement papers for 1951 grains by January 31. Loans cover wheat, barley, oats, rye, flaxseed, hay, pasture seed, and dry edible beans. Six Beaverhead loans total 21 000 bushels of wheat, with 40 586.64 dollars borrowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Benson
Beaverhead County
PMA
Montana
Benson
Commodity Credit Corporation
Dillon
Bulldogs and Beavers Meet in Friday College Gym Doubleheader
Friday features two basketball games at the college gym with W M C E Bulldogs vs Mines at 8 15 p m and B C H S Beavers vs Laurel at 7 15 p m. The Bulldogs seek improvement after two narrow losses in the state small college race while Laurel brings an all veteran lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.C.E. Bulldogs
MINES
B.C.H.S. Beavers
Laurel
College Gym
College Gymnasium
Straugh
Bulldogs
School of Mines
Scott
Beavers
Northern Lights
Havre
Carroll
Helena
Butte
Eastern Montana
Northern Montana
Western Montana
Western
Northern
Larry Sapp
Northern Guard
Zella A Flores To Address P T A Members
The P T A will meet Monday at 8 PM in the basement auditorium of the primary building. Zella A Flores, education professor at Western Montana College of Education, will speak on The Present Day Reading Program in Our Schools. Parents and teachers may participate in a follow up discussion and a musical program will be presented under chairman McLaughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Zella A. Flores
Western Montana College of Education
Ee Clifton. McLaughlin
Montana County Agent Association elects officers
Henry Mikkelson Beaverhead county agent was elected second vice president of the Montana County Agent's association at the annual extension service in Bozeman. B. G. Janssen Sheridan county was named president and Lucille Nelson Stillwater county head of state home demonstration agents. The conclave drew many attendees and noted progress in county agent offices statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mikkelson
Beaverhead
Montana County Agent’s Association
Montana
Bozeman
B. G. Janssen
Sheridan County
Lucille Nelson
Stillwater County
Gosman Speaks on Legislation at Riverside Farm Bureau
Sen George M Gosman addressed Riverside Farm Bureau at the River side school on state government and taxation drawn from his legislative experience and GOP leadership in Montana. A new tele phone line project south of Dillon was reported with material on site and REA pole work begun. The annual membership drive is set for Jan 13 to 19 with R A Neill of the Montana Taxpayers association slated as speaker at the county bureau meeting. Nellie Little Poole pupils contributed entertainment and a potluck lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Farm Bureau
Riverside
George M. Gosman
Republican Central Committee
Montana
Dillon
R. A. Neill
Montana Taxpayers Association
County Farm Bureau
Nellie Little Poole
Bonner Seeks Faster Montana Veterans Bonus Payment
Gov. John W. Bonner of Montana pressed for easing credit limits to allow a 22 million dollar state veterans bonus to be paid to World War II veterans. In Washington he planned talks with Federal Reserve officials while arguing the payments would not fuel inflation and would help veterans and families cover bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bonner
Montana
Washington, D. C
W. M. Martin, Jr
Oliver S. Powell
Federal Reserve Bank System Board of Governors
Bonner
Supreme Court
Legion Star of Valor awarded to Dillon patrolman
Highway Patrolman Robert E. Wright of Dillon received the Legion Star of Valor at the American Legion and Auxiliary midwinter conference in Helena. Wright was injured in a Sept 19 1951 gun battle near Butte and is confined to the VA hospital at Fort Harrison with a severed spinal cord. He is the third Montana patrolman to earn the award which honors extraordinary heroism beyond duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Harrison
Robert E. Wright
Dillon
Grover C. Schmidt, Jr
Fort Benton
Montana
Wright
American Legion Star of Valor
Montana Highway Patrol
Butte
Wright Contin
Ued
Legion Star of Valor
Montana Department
Charles L. Sheridan
Montana American Legion
Elena
American Legion and Auxiliary
Helena
American Legion Department of Montana
Veterans’ Administration
Legion
Nissler Junction
Silver Bow County
American Legion
Department of Montana
Herbert Kibler
Beaverhead Post No. 20
Farm Scrap Drive Results Announced
About 528000 tons of scrap metal were moved from farms during the fall drive led by state and county agricultural committees. Secretary Charles F. Brannan noted delays in some states. momentum may continue, with conservative estimates suggesting at least one million tons could be collected, fulfilling most of the steel needed for a year’s farm machinery. Montana reports 5000 tons moved. campaign ends but farmers urged to keep turning in worn equipment and metal parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Brannan
Montana State Agricultural Mobilization Committee
Treasure State
County Polio Campaign Gathers Momentum in Beaverhead
Taylor Bradley announces the 1952 March of Dimes drive is gaining momentum with plans to raise Beaverhead county's quota. Ted Hazelbaker and the Jaycees are organizing events and the Butte Central tumblers will perform January 27 at 3 PM at W.M.C.E. gym. Contributions are urged through local chairs in Dillon and surrounding towns with March of Dimes cards distributed to schoolchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Bradley
Beaverhead County
Ted Hazelbaker
Jaycees
Butte Central Tumblers
W.M.C.E. Gymnasium
Bradley
Don J. Smith
John Tolson
John Theriault
All of
Dillon
Adelaide Beardslee
Lima
Ken Frazee
Dell
Lena Parks
Monida
Ruth Bastian
Armstead
Annie Ames
Grant
Elwood Boucher
Glen
Roy Oliver
Ted Woodward
Wisdom
Allen Dansie
Jackson
Women’s Club
Wise River
Thompson
Betty Austreng
WMCE
KZN
John Patton
George C. Brown
Montana May Lose Russell Collection
The last large collection of Charles M. Russell works in Montana risks leaving the state. Owners demand about 100000 dollars for the 10 oils, 11 watercolors, and 50 other pieces, which will be shipped to New York for cleaning and restoration before possible exhibition and appraisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Russell
Montana
George Sterling
New York
Eve York
Tashs Return From Brief Florida Vacation
Mr and Mrs Harry S Tash came back the early part of last week from a short vacation trip to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Tash
Florida
Beav erhead Chamber Defends Dillon Twin Bridges Road
Beaverhead Madison county residents backed the Dillon to Twin Bridges highway as Gov. Bonner denounced Lt. Gov. Cannon. A Chamber of Commerce meeting at the museum heard from local business leaders and ranchers who pledged full support for the planned spring completion of the road as a vital regional link. Delegations from Madison County and calls to neighboring towns confirmed broad community backing for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Madison County
John Bonner
Washington
Arnold Olsen
Cannon
State Highway Commission
Assembly
Bonner
Montana
Bill Coconaugher
John Stevens
Pete Hansen
Bill Scherer
Motorists Stranded By Blocked Monida Pass
About 50 southbound motorists are stranded in Dillon as Monida pass remains blocked. Snow plows from Idaho advanced to 16 miles from the state line but Montana side reports the tire road closing at noon. Lemhi pass also closed. Monida blocked since Monday night. Municipal museum and chamber office assist visitors while highway departments monitor progress.
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Dillon
Monida Pass
Beaverhead
Montana
Idaho
Lemhi Pass
Pioneer
Salmon
Peace Officers Convene in 1952 Montana Meeting
Members of the Montana Peace Officers association chapter No I met in the city hall auditorium for the first 1952 session with Alex Stephenson presiding. Attendance was reduced by stormy weather with officers from Butte Anaconda and Deer Lodge present. Mutual problems and cooperative measures were discussed and a Dutch lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Peace Qothers Association
Chapter No I
City Hall
Alex Stephenson
Butte
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Elks Have Fine Turnout at City Hall Event
The winter season's largest gathering drew a large crowd of Elks and their ladies at the city hall auditorium last Saturday night. A talent show entertained attendees and 280 persons enjoyed a smorgasbord dinner at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
City Hall
Half-Holiday Proposed for National Election Day
The National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters backs bills to declare national election day a half holiday to boost turnout. Bills were introduced in the House and Senate by Montana lawmakers. The campaign was led by J. P. Wilkins of KFBB Great Falls.
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Washington
National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters
House
Senate
Montana
J. P. Wilkins
Ate
KFBB
Great Falls
Death Summons Fred Anderson
Funeral services for Fred Anderson were conducted Wednesday morning by Rev. Warren Kunkel at Mountain View cemetery. A long-time county resident born in Sweden, he had been ill in a Butte hospital for three weeks. his brother Dick Anderson of Dillon is the only known relative.
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Fred Anderson
Warren Kunkel
Presbyterian Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Sweden
Dick Anderson
Dillon
Butte
Barrett Hospital Births and Admissions
A son was born January 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Remely of Polaris. Admitted at Barrett Hospital are F. M. Carr Miss Gertrude French Mrs. Daisy Wilson Mrs. Anna Mansfield Mrs. Mary Kennedy of Dillon and Sara McDougal of Butte.
Beaver Cagers Face Laurel and Hardin in Weekend Slates
Beaverhead county high school Beavers schedule two conference games this weekend. Friday they meet Laurel to open a 7 15 PM prelim in the college gym, then Hardin at home at 8 00 PM. The Laurel clash features a tall LOCO lineup and Beavers rely on speed and teamwork.
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Beaverhead County
Beavers
Laurel
Hardin
Laurel Locomotives
Bulldogs-Mines
College
Medicine Tail
Butte High Frosh
Tyrandy
Beaver
Anaconda Central
Anaconda
Twin Bridges
Wool Pool Heads Will Meet Friday
Beaverhead Wool Pool directors announce annual meeting Friday at 2 pm in the court room. Reports on the past year will be given and two directors will be elected to three-year terms. Current board includes E. McMannis president Parke Scott vice president H Mikkelson secretary Rob Melton treasurer H J Andrus and George McDonald directors.
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Beaverhead Wool Pool
Ere McMannis
Parke. Scott
H. Mikkelson
Rob 74 Melton
H. J. Andrus
George McDonald
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Civil Defense Council
Girl Scout Council
John McMahon
Romasko
McMahon
Star of Valor
Patrolman
Bob Wright
Mikkelson Veep
Sen. Gosman
Farm Bureau
Russell
Gov
Beaver Cagers
Saints
Wool Pool Heads
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