Lima Dam Repair Plan Adopted After Unsafe Condition
Residents from Beaverhead and Red Rock valleys gathered in the courthouse to discuss the Lima dam. The report found the dam unsafe and the meeting led to approval of repairs to remove the hazard. Grasshopper ranchers report significant livestock losses, mainly horses. The city council received no bids for water works bonds and will readvertise.
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Beaverhead
Red Rock
Lima
Grasshopper
City election figures and sheep market report
Gerhard Albers lost 560 head of sheep in the cold snap. Reverend S D Hooker circulated a petition with 100 signatures urging the city council to submit a proposal to establish and maintain a city library. James Edie received a bid to sell his flock at 2.35 dollars per head but did not accept. There are 232 registered voters for the April election, with 90 in the first ward, 88 in the second, and 54 in the third.
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Gerhard Albers
S. D. Hooker
James Edie
Edie
Fights and Runaway Mark Saturday Afternoon Events
Two fights and a runaway occurred last Saturday, adding action to a dull day. The C. O. D. store advertises tailor made suits at 13 dollars and up. City registration books closed Saturday with 191 names, a figure reflecting about half the city’s voting strength.
Montana student to represent state in Farm Youth program
Rhua Ethel Slavens a senior in home economics at Montana State College will represent Montana in the International Farm Youth program this year. She will spend four to six months in Europe with most time in Belgium.
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Rhua Ethel Slavens
Montana State College
International Farm
Europe
Belgium
Montana Receives 130000 for Motor Vehicle Storage projects
National Guard bureau allocates 130000 to Montana for motor vehicle storage buildings in Chinook Malta and Kalispell plus warehouse repairs in Helena. Bids will be requested in April with construction likely to begin in May. Land for Chinook Malta Kalispell sites donated by the cities. Common school funds totaling 2 114 711 87 are being distributed to counties per pupil for the coming school year.
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National Guard Bureau
Montana
S. H. Mitchell
Mitchell
Chinook
Malta
Kalispell
Helena
Neil Fisher
Fisher
Veterans Administration Help Column Published
The newspaper announces a weekly VA questions column serving veterans. Readers are invited to contact the nearest VA unit for detailed information or to write for guidance.
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Veterans Administration
Northwest veterans receive VA dental aid record totals
Pacific Northwest veterans with service connected dental disabilities received more than a half million dollars in VA dental care in three months. Nationwide backlogs dropped about 60 percent from 1947, with 192000 cases start 1949 versus 508000 in 1948.
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Northwest
Pacific Northwest
Veterans Administration
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Alaska
Per Child Distribution Rises to $15.12
Fisher reported last year’s distribution totaled 1,442,063.80 dollars, averaging 10.51 dollars per child. The note emphasizes the per child amount and overall total, highlighting the distribution program’s scope.
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Fisher
Governor Bonner to chair April Cancer Society drive in Montana
Governor John W. Bonner accepted honorary chairmanship of the American Cancer Society April fund drive in Montana at the invitation of state leaders. He endorsed the ACS program of education and fundraising to run in April Cancer Control Month. Mrs H W Peterson of Billings is regional and state commander of the ACS. The Commerce Department forecast February precipitation across the Missouri basin varied widely, with some areas 20 to 200 percent of normal, while predicting above normal inflow to Fort Peck and generally good chances of normal or greater runoff in the basin.
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John W. Bonner
American Cancer Society
Montana
Bonner
Truman
H. W. Peterson
Billings
Department of Commerce
Missouri Basin
Portman
Mont
Yellowstone River
Fort Peck
Missouri River
Montana 4-H Students Earn National Awards and Scholarships
Montana 4-H members will compete in the national frozen foods awards program with added sectional awards and higher scholarships. Gold filled medals from International Harvester go to county winners and a $50 savings bond to the state champion. Sectional awards now include six all expense trips to the 1949 National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. The Fowler McCormick scholarships rise from $200 to $300. Four Montana members Vera Anderson Norman Sande Rose Antonich and John Harrer are chosen to attend the National 4-H Club Camp in Washington, D C June 15 to 22.
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Montana
T. W. Thompson
International Harvester Co
U. S
International
Chicago
Fowler McCormick
Home Made Orange Nut Tea Bread and Quick Broiled Potatoes
When guests come for tea or coffee bake Orange Nut Tea Bread ahead for better slicing. Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs, then dry ingredients alternately with milk and juice, fold in orange rind and chopped nuts, bake in a loaf pan. Also guide for quick broiled potatoes sliced quarter inch, oil brushed, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Reducing gas flame to simmer saves about 75 percent fuel.
National 4-H Camp Draws Members from Across Nation
More than 200 outstanding 4-H club members and workers from all parts of the United States and Hawaii and Puerto Rico are expected to attend the national camp in Clark county. The event brings together youth leaders and volunteers for a week of activities and training.
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Clark County
United States
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Assembly of God Church Sunday Schedule
The church lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday evening service at 8:00 p.m. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
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Assembly OF God Church
Montana liquor board posts monthly reports and gains
Montana liquor control board reports a January February net profit of 413,718.39 and liquor excise taxes of 168,714.14, totaling 582,432.53, up from last year. Gov Bonner's policy will publish monthly reports in all state stores and distribute to the press. Separate note says 1948 cash receipts for farm marketings in Montana rose to 413,851,000, with livestock 188,574,000 and crops 225,277,000, all higher than 1947 totals.
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Helena
Montana Liquor Control Board
John W. Bonner
Montana
U.S. Department of Commerce
Department
Treasure State
Best in Job Work at the Examiner Printing Co
The item highlights the Examiner Printing Co as a premier house for job printing work. It notes quality, timely service, and reliable results for customers seeking advertising, stationery, and commercial printing.
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Examiner Printing Co
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