Big Farm Bureau Meeting Slated for Beaverhead County
Idaho Farm Bureau executive secretary John Webb will headline a July 7 dinner meeting at Lee's Steak House in Beaverhead. Bill and Mrs. Nelson of Jackson will speak after returning from the Western Regional Conference in California. District Director Howard Lord and other state officers may attend.
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John Webb
Idaho Farm Bureau
Beaverhead Farm Bureau
Lee’s
Farm Bureau
Webb
Bill Nelson
Jackson
California
Howard Lord
Dell Mulliner
Grant
Vilas Banning
Dillon
Bernard Harkness
Dell
Margaret Bryan
Glen
Lester Else
Wisdom
Jackson Unit
Blanche Downing
Dillon Jaycees Feature Busy Summer Projects
The Dillon Jaycees meet at the new Jaycee office with Ted Hazelbaker presiding. They plan cement posts for City Park boundaries, install playground equipment July 8, and construct scoreboards for local leagues. Fundraising via automobile ticket sale includes trips to Butte events.
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Dillon Jaycees
Ted Hazelbaker
Jaycee
Jayceens
Jaycees
Dick Later
Dick McCracken
Leonard Waldemar
Frank Davis
Butte
Lima
Fish Darby For Kids
Allen Walton
John McDonald
Leo Williams
Vice President of U P on Business Trip Here
Vice President Andrew Seitz of the Union Pacific Railroad, with public relations director John Willard of the Montana Railroad Association, is in Dillon this week to discuss railroad shipping matters.
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U.P
Andrew Seitz
Union Pacific Railroad
John Willard
Montana Railroad Association
Dillon
Bud Johnson Family Visits Dillon Relatives in California Family
Bud Johnson and family from Long Beach California visit Dillon relatives and friends. They are joined by their sons Bobby and Buddy during the stay with Mr and Mrs A S Johnson.
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Bud Johnson
A. S
Bud) Johnson
Long Beath
Calif
Dillon
Bobby
Buddy
Caution in Beaverhead Forest Warns Against Fireworks
Beaverhead National Forest officials issue a Fourth of July safety message urging picnickers and campers to be careful with campfires and cigarette butts. The supervisor stresses all fires must be fully extinguished and prohibits the use of any fireworks within the forest boundaries.
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Beaverhead National Forest
W. E. Fry
National Forest
Big Hole Folks Shine in Butte Rodeo Parade
The Big Hole entry from the Valley led by about 50 riders plus a Diamond Bar Inn float and Bob Jackson snow plane earned a $50 prize donated to the Big Hole Snowplane association. Sunny Kay McDowell won youngest rider, Jock and Melva McDowell were best brother and sister, and Frederick Hirschy was youngest unassisted rider.
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Wisdom
Big Hole
Butte
Diamond Bar Inn
Bob Jackson
Big Hole Snowplane Association
Sunny Kay McDowell
Bob McDowell
Jock
Melva McDowell
Mel McDowell
Frederick Hirschy
Jack Hirschy
Jackson
26 Years Difference In Award Record Of Father And Daughter
The Traf Fact article notes Holger B. Carlson received the Carl Raymond Gray scholarship in 1928 as a vocational agriculture student at Beaverhead High School. His daughter Barbara earned the 4 H club award in Beaverhead County in 1954 and attended Montana State College in 1955 as a Home Economics major. Barbara joined Kappa Delta and represented Montana at the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago last fall as a delegate.
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Holger B. Carlson
Barbara
Dillon
Union Pacific Railroad
Carl Raymond Gray
Beaverhead High School
Beaverhead
Carlson
Montana State College
MSC
Kappa Delta Sorority
Chicago
Montana
City Water Remains Safe Throughout June
City water was continually analyzed at Beaverhead Laboratory with negative results in June. Water samples from four city stations including the reservoir and Union Pacific depot were also negative, though earlier spring runoff and high water in March and May showed contamination with boiling advised.
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City
Beaverhead Laboratory
Bert Megquier
Helena
State Board of Health
Union Pacific Depot
Western College
Conty High School
Beav erhead Chamber of Commerce Membership Drive Nears End
Howard Puyear and Bruce Watters announce the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce annual membership drive is drawing to a close. Pledges are being redeemed in the final phase as members are urged to attend the monthly non host breakfasts at 7 30 a m in the Andrus Hotel dining room on the second Tuesday each month.
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Howard Puyear
Bruce Watters
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Andrus
Western College alumni host surprise appearance by attorney general
Attorney General Arnold Olsen, introduced as a surprise speaker in Dillon, praised Western College in a large alumni gathering. He urged active support through legislative friendships and day to day programs, saying Western is here to stay and can grow. The event featured alumni speakers, music, and a social hour hosted by Advance Western.
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Arnold Olsen
Western
Western College
State Board of Educaion
George Brown
Dillon
Brown
Olsen
Dillion
Virginia City
W. G. Gilbert, Jr
Don’ J. Smith
Carl M. Davis
Henry Meine, Jr
Ray Simon
Advance Western Committee
Beaverhead Miss Is Princess at Fiesta Days Rodeo
Beav erhead Miss Beatrice Clemow daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Clemow of Jackson was one of five princesses serving as ladies in waiting to Queen Cynthia Kreeze during Butte s Fiesta Days rodeo last week There were six queen candidates and when Miss Kreeze was chosen the other five contestants were named princesses Miss Clemon Jackson Nan Mc Cauley Boulder Carline Ruth Graff Rocker Carolyn Lee Pierce Whitehall and Penny Carson Helena Scores of Beaverhead people attended the rodeo which lasted from Thursday through Saturday Among award winners in the Thursday parade was the Big Hole Junior Posse the Diamond Bar Inn float and Davis Wise River shetlands
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Beatrice Clemow
Tom Clemow
Jackson
Cynthia Kreeze
Butte
Miss Kreeze
Miss .Clemon
Nan McCauley
Boulder
Carline Ruth Graff
Rocker
Carolyn Lee Pierce
Whitehall
Penny Carson
Helena
Beaverhead
Big Hole Junior Posse
Diamond Bar Inn
Wise River Shetlands
Dillon Quiet Fourth Repeats Across County
Fourth of July passes quietly in Dillon and surrounding areas as residents join Butte’s larger celebration. A parade float and a German band represent Dillon, with trout streams and mountain recreation drawing visitors. Last weekend’s Lima rodeo drew hundreds and Jackson will host Sons of Pioneers Day on July 7 to mark the Lewis and Clark expedition return in the Basin.
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Dillon
Butte
Lima
VFW Post
Sons of Pioneers
Jackson
Basin
BLM Offices Move Into New Building on Idaho Street
Bureau of Land Management headquarters relocated last Saturday to the new brick building at 230 North Idaho Street and opened there Monday morning. The offices were formerly housed on Bannack Street near the courthouse.
Free Barbecue and Celebration at Jackson Saturday
A Jackson celebration Saturday July 7 marks the Lewis and Clark Return Expedition anniversary. Free barbecue beef and homemade bread will be served from noon, with foot races boxing matches and a big evening dance. The Wisdom Woman's Club sponsors the event and invites all residents to attend.
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Jackson
Wisdom Woman’s Club
Right or Wrong on Farm Commodities by George M Melton
Article examines surpluses and price pressures in wool and cotton. It notes a 8.7 billion dollar government inventory of farm surpluses, describes wool stocks at about 160 million pounds, and details how cotton surpluses and discount sales hurt domestic mills with lay-offs and shortened work weeks.
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Solomon
United States
South America
A. S
Montana approves 65 mph day speed limit statewide
The Montana Highway Commission voted unanimously to set a daytime 65 mph speed limit on all state highways effective July 15. Night limit remains 55 mph. Truck tractors over 4,000 pounds stay at 45 mph. Governor Aronson urged the change via the Montana Highway Patrol Board.
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Montana Highway Commission
Montana
J. Hugo Aronson
Montana Highway Patrol Board
Commission
Kids Fish Derby Date Set by uc Committee
The annual Kids Fish Derby begins Saturday at 1:00 p.m. with prizes for largest fish by boys and girls, youngest angler, Huck Finn contest, and hard luck awards. Ted Hazelbaker names Allen Walton and John McDonald as chairmen with Leo Williams assisting. Dillon area donors fund prizes as the Montana Fish and Game Department and Ennis Hatchery supply about 1000 fish to Blacktail Creek prior to the event.
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Jaycee
Ted Hazelbaker
Allen Walton
John McDonald
Leo Williams
Dillon
Montana Fish and Game’ Department
Ennis Hatchery
Blacktail Creek
Chamber plans sign ads at Whitehall and Dillon
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce members announce city council approval for roadside signs promoting Dillon on State Route 41 and Whitehall at Dillon city limits. Signs to be hosted and maintained by each city to guide tourists to historic and recreational sites while noting travel hazards. Also approval for a Boys State barbecue at the college after Virginia City visit.
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Beaverhead
Ted Hazelbaker
Boys State
Boys
Virginia City
Dan Carpita
Weekly Weather Summary and Temperature Range
The week saw nearly an inch of rain with 81 inches noted in heavy showers in Dil Lon and Beaverhead Valley on Monday. Temperatures ranged from 33 to 88 degrees, with Monday's high at 60 degrees. The table from the College weather station records daily values for June 27 to July 2, showing precipitation and high lows compiled by Observer LS Osborne.
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Dillon
Beaverhead Valley
College Weather Station
LS. Osborne
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Big Farm Bureau
CEES
BLM
Teapsorspiyverhead
George M. Melton
Uc Committee
Chamber
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