Great Falls Chosen For 1952 AHEPA Convention In Montana
Great Falls was selected as the site for the 1952 convention of the American Hellenic Educational and Progressive association at a recent meeting. Other Montana items note state payments toward an Indian tuberculosis wing in Galen, a fire loss report, oil and gas land auctions set for July 17, and a Montana Highway Patrol fatal accident summary for April listing 15 deaths in 13 crashes.
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Missoula
Great Falls
The
Educational and Progressive Association
State Land Board
Helena
Land Board
Hill, Carbon
Blaine County
Carbon
Hill
Montana Highway Patrol
Montana to Get Free Advertising From Travel Columnists Tour
Montana will receive several thousand dollars in free advertising this summer. Bill Browning says leading travel columnists will tour the state, sponsored by the State Highway Department advertising section, the Montana Chamber of Commerce and local chambers with the Pacific Northwest Travel association. The state paid out $636,132.58 to school districts this year for re-
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Helena
Montana
Bill Browning
Montana Chamber of Commerce
Browning
State Highway Department
Pacific Northwest Travel Association
Roof Fires Fall From Second to Tenth in Nation
National Fire Protection Association data show roof fires dropping from second to tenth as building code enforcement spreads across about 600 cities. Percy Bugbee credits fire resistant roofing in new buildings and re-roofing of homes and farm buildings with the decline.
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National Fire Protection Association
Percy Bugbee
NFPA
Bugbee
Veneer Offers Wide Choice for Wall Panels
Hard wood veneer wall paneling gains popularity due to vast design variety and flexible matching. Veneers from a single log can be symmetrically paired for desired effects, with methods like squaring clipping and segmenting enabling numerous patterns on plywood panels.
Farmers Build Portable Shelters For Spring Use
Farmers are urged to advance production by building portable farrowing sheds and broader houses for spring. Portable units and reconditioned structures are needed on many farms. Materials such as asphalt shingles, roll roofing, lumber, plywood, and hardware are obtainable from local building supply dealers.
Montana State College President Leads Philippine Mission
Dr. R. R. Renne, president of Montana State College, will head an economic and technical mission to the Philippine Islands. He takes a one-year unpaid leave of absence. Dr. P. C. Gaines will serve as acting president in his absence. The State Board of Examiners awarded Cahill-Mooney Construction Co. of Butte a contract worth 84,729 dollars to remodel the Mitchell building at Warm Springs State Hospital, the low bid among three.
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R. R. Renne
Montana State College
Phillipine Islands
State Board of Education
State Board of Examiners
Cahill-Mooney Construction Co
Butte
Mitchell
State Hospital
Warm Springs
Cahill-Mooney
Montana groups announce new leaders and events
Dr. H. E. Ferguson of Butte elected president of the Montana Veterinary Medical Association at the Bozeman convention. A bomb dropping contest is added to the 1951 Montana Flying Farmer and Rancher association convention October 5-6. Montana Home Demonstration Council names Mrs. Torrance Harvey president with officers reelected. Three new grass and legume seed publications by Ralph D. Mercer released by the Extension Service. Family life education conference set for July 15-21 at Montana State College in Bozeman.
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The
Montana Veterinary Medical Association
H. E. Ferguson
Butte
Ferguson
Bozeman
Montana Flying Farmer and Rancher Association
Torrance Harvey
Kalispell
Montana Home Demonstration Council
Don McMillan
Lewistown
George Peterson
Waltham
Olaf Qualey
Tampico
Montana Extension Service
Ralph D. Mercer
Extension Agronomist
Extension Service
Montana State College
Merchants Triumph 21-9 Over Avon in Easy Win
The Dillon Merchants routed Avon 21-9 as Jim Corr struck out 14 and Hinkley and Deputy homered. Dillon tallied six runs in the first inning and seven in the second, building a lead that Avon never challenged.
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Dillon Merchants
Avon
Jim Corr
Merchants
Dillon
Jackson
Hinkley
K. Marshall
Silvester
Monroe
P. Dillon
Greenfield
Anderson
C. Davis
Nolan
Dougherty Ce
Schulz Jf
Corr
Sale
Vandegrift
Cas
Dillon Ou
College offers two week elementary education workshop
The two week workshop begins Monday under Mrs Lilian Peterson state elementary supervisor. It runs full time four credits toward diploma degree or certificate renewal ending July 27.
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Lilian Peterson
Smith Westad Candlelight Rites in St James Episcopal
The wedding of Joanne Smith and Elroy Westad took place at St James Episcopal Church at 7 PM on Thursday June 28. The Rev Arthur Ward officiated the double ring ceremony in a large gathering with Grace Cashmore at the organ and Pat McFadden singing. The couple plans a Yellowstone National Park honeymoon before Westad reports back to the Navy.
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Susan Story
Bozeman
Mrs. Westad
Beaverhead County
San Diego
Yellowstone National Park
Navy
Westad
Dillon
Emerson Hughes
Home Furnishings Interest Prompts Community Talk
Dr Katharine Roy notes the open conference on family life and home economics drawing interest from residents. The Montana hearing on Interstate Telephone rate hikes set for July 9 in Libby, with charges rising 25 cents to 3.45 dollars. William J Mills of Helena succeeds as Montana State College Alumni Association president, taking over July 1.
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Katharine Roy
Helena
State Railroad and Public Service Commission
Interstate Telephone Company
Troy
Eureka
Libby
Bozeman
Montana State College Alumni Association
William J. Mills
Mills
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Allan B. Kline
American Farm Bureau
Kline
Farm Bureau
Michael DiSalle
State Department of Public Instruction
Board of Examiners
W. L. Fitzsimmons
Galen
Arthur C. Parsons
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Omaha Beach
Normandy
Europe
Kathy Barr
Elizabeth
Palace
London
Port Neches, Texas
John Lo Collyey
BF. Goodrich
W.S. Richardson
BFG Chemical Co
Sen. Lyndon
Johnson
Texas
Western
Virginia City Players
College
Virginia City
Moe
Lewis & Clark Cavern
Daniels
Harry Jensen
Helena and
Elliston
News & Views
Dillon Real Estate Mart
Montana Street
Liquor Store
F. J. Tonrey
H. W. Wheat
TO Res
Bob & Lois Dodd
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