Warned to Watch For Blue Tongue In Sheep
National alert from the American Foundation for Animal Health warns sheep raisers of warm weather bringing blue tongue outbreaks. The disease, first seen in 1948 in west Texas, affected 325000 California sheep last year and spreads via biting insects. Early fever and swelling followed by bluish mucous membranes, stiffness, and lameness. Mortality is lower here than in South Africa, but farmers should report any suspicions to veterinarians or authorities for diagnosis and containment.
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American Foundation For Animal Health
California
West
Texas
Utah
South Africa
Foundation
Minister at Conference for Montana Methodists
Rev R W N Johnstone of Dillon Grace Memorial Methodist Church attends the annual Montana Methodist ministers conference in Bozeman. Local delegate Norman Ovitt accompanies with alternate Mrs Clara Ferris.
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R WN Johnstone
Dillon Grace Memorial
Montana
Bozaman Law
Norman Ovitt
Clara Ferris
Hills Back in Dillon After Midwest Vacation
Mr and Mrs Tom Hu returned June 10 from a vacation trip to Minneapolis Minnesota and the middle west.
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Dillon
Tom Hu
Minneapolis
Minn
Middle West
Battle of Bunker Hill Historic Clash at Charlestown
In June 1775 a major early battle on Breed's Hill near Charlestown Massachusetts pitted 1500 American revolutionaries led by Prescott and Putnam against 2500 British redcoats commanded by Howe. Fought June 17, it marks the first pitched battle of the American Revolution with events remembered alongside the Boston Tea Party.
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Charlestown
Mass
William Prescott
Israel Putnam
Sir William Howe
Bunker Hill
Boston
Battle of
Redcoats
Breed's Hill
Bunker Hilt
Monumnt
Daniel Webster
Armstead Notes and Local Weddings and 4 H Events
Armstead reports social visits and gatherings in the area including weddings 4 H meetings and Shriners notes. Residents from Dillon Helena Idaho Falls and Fairchild are mentioned along with visitors to Armstead and surrounding towns. The piece also reflects on the Battle of Bunker Hill with historical commentary and a closing reflection on American resolve.
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Terry
Golden
Kansas
Mac
Montana
Pocatello
Idaho
Lush
Pali
Guilder
Armstead
Mary Braatz
Idaho Falls
Harvey Simpson
Alberta
Carolyn
Walter Baslall
Rosalee
Lorraine
Dell Maye
Dell
Mayer
Anna Jeanne Knox
Sherman Koontz
Idano Falls
Werk
Jesse Brown
R C Gravely
X P Norman
J R Gravel
Dulor
Rand
Sophia Gujaz
Dillon
van Etten
Ike Rife
W. P Scott
Bozeman
Shriners
Barbara Koontz
Ruth Ann Brown
Val Prophet
Big Hole
Joe Renfro Tw
Ted Renfro
Horse Prairie
Red Butte
Ethe
Buirrer
Nhcome
Ted Renfros
Dillon Shoppers
J R Gravely
Minnie Bridwell
Olivier Winters
North Hollywood
Calif
Walter Baslian
A G Daniel MD
Ray Young
Helena
Nancy Puling
Ann Jones
Centennial Valley
Armstead Needle
Bill Backus
Nancy
L. C. Weeks
Bobbie
Lima
R. C Gravely
Wayne Halstead
Clarence Jensen
Walter Bastian
Bastian
Alvin Owen
Linda
Leslie McCann
Fairchild, Wash
Binger Conner Viola Jensen
Rosalee Bastian
Alberta Simpson
Fireworks Party Planned for Beaverhead County Kids
Dillon junior chamber of commerce will collect funds and arrange a children's fireworks party in Dillon inviting all Beaverhead county youngsters. Earl Williamson, jaycee president, announced the plans this week.
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Dillon
Looziana Gals Free Clothes After Shoplifting Charge
Two Louisiana women arrested in Dillon for attempting to leave Vaughn and Ragsdale's department store with garments later had fines paid and retained some clothing. They actually obtained most items from Eliel's department store, bought for Brats with the help of a Dillon friend. Eliel's gained business while Vaughn and Ragsdale's lost it in this night's misadventure.
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Eliel
Vaughn and
Ragsdale's
Dillon
Vaughn
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Plantone
Anaconda Fertilizer Division
Dillon Examiner
Looziana
V&ro
H. H. Scarborough
Salt Lake City
Andrus Hotel
Chee
First National Bank
Sinc Comatsanita
Northwest Ban Corporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ford
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