Snow Sled Meeting and Local Social Notices
The Big Hole Snow Sled Association executive board met at the Diamond Bar Inn to plan a general meeting and smorgasbord for April 6. Other items include VFW Friday night gathering, bridal shower for Miss Thais Lightfoot, Senior Bridge Club host at Tom Clemow home, Hellgate Ski club visit from Missoula, a ski accident on Hairpin Hill involving John Dooling Jr, a Reno trip by Mrs. Fred Hirschy and family, Karma Smith wedding in Salt Lake City with mass at Father Florian in Jackson, and various local social visits and REA directors meeting attendance.
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The
Big Hole Snow Sled Association
Diamond Bar Inn
Tom Clemon
Wallace Christiansen
Fred Nelson
Clayton Huntley
the Inn
Thais Lightfoot
Tom Clemow
Beatrice
Ruth
Orron Pilon
Roscoe Pilon
Betsy Clemow
Dillon
Pete Rasmussen
Wisdom
Mark Clemon
Wendell Jardine
Karma Smith
J. Brian Smith
Salt Lake City
Karma
Martin Florian
Jackson
John Krause
George Krause
Bill Nelson
Missoula
Darby
Hamilton
Bennie Johnson
REA
Beaverd ead County sheepmen raise twins boost profits
Montana Agricultural Experiment Station findings show ewe bands raising twin lambs yield higher total lamb weights per ewe. Singles averaged 84 pounds at weaning versus 72 for twins, yet ewes with twins produced 144 pounds compared with 84 pounds for singles. An eastern Montana producer adds protein cake after lambing, gaining about 57 extra pounds per twin-bearing ewe at a modest 35 cent cost per head.
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Montana Agricultural Experiment Station
Montana
Treating Small Grain Seed to Reduce Losses
Farmers should clean seed thoroughly before planting to remove weed seed debris and use a recommended fungicide to prevent smuts in wheat oats and barley. Hot water treatment controls loose smut in wheat and barley. County extension offices provide fungicide options and guidance.
Use of Certified Seed Potatoes Is Protection
Disease control in potato growing hinges on certified seed. Commercial growers and home gardeners benefit from using seed certified by a recognized state agency. Using certified seed at least every other year, preferably yearly, helps avoid diseases that can wipe out an entire crop.
Certified Potato Seed Quality and Certification
The text explains that virus and bacterial potato diseases are controlled by certification programs. It stresses proper seed handling and cultural practices, including rotation, fertilization, organic materials, cultivation, irrigation, and pest control. It notes official state tags and seals, and praises Montana growers for their seed quality.
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Montana
Farmers urged to review SS act changes before filing
The Butte district social security office warns self employed farmers and ranchers to study new rules for 1956 income and self employment reporting. Changes affect those with net farm income under 1200, active rental owners, some partnerships, and accrual operators. Representatives visit Dillon March 21 and 28 at the Employment Service Office 1 to 4 p.m.
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Social Security Office
Butte
Dillon
Employment Service
Signs of pregnancy disease in sheep warning and prevention
Seasonal guidance urges sheep owners to watch ewes for signs of pregnancy disease or lambing paralysis. Early symptoms include slow walking isolation stiffness and difficulty rising. Prevention through balanced nutrition gradual feeding changes exercise and modest use of molasses in feed is advised.
Two BLM Office Members Receive $50 Awards for Non-Toxic Fire Extinguisher Idea
Two staffers from the local Bureau of Land Management office received $50 each for a joint suggestion to use a non-toxic fire extinguisher type. Richard H. Bauman and Arthur Zimmerman were honored by District Manager Fred Benson and State Supervisor R. D. Nielsen as the idea will be adopted bureau wide. The incentive award aims to boost efficiency and problem solving through employee creativity. Also included is a cancer crusade appeal noting 1957 incidence and survival projections.
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Bureau of Land Management
Richard H. Bauman
Missoula
Arthur Zimmerman
Car Blm
Fred Benson
R. D. Nielson
United States
Department
Sugar in the System Causes Coma and Paralysis Warns
The report warns that sugar in the system leads to coma and paralysis. It advises avoiding radical flock management changes and sudden feeding shifts to prevent disease.
Veterans Administration urges advance GI insurance payments
The Veterans Administration recommends veterans pay GI life insurance premiums in advance to save time and money. Paying 3 6 or 12 months ahead under quarterly semiannual or annual billing reduces risk of lapse and offers premium discounts. Information is available from the VA servicing office or local contact offices.
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Veterans Administration
Veers to the Left As a Rule the Who Doesn’t Know Right From Wrong
A reflective line notes that those lacking moral guidance tend toward wrongdoing, warning readers about character and choices in everyday life.
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Jackson News, MA
Andrea
VFW
Hellgate Ski Club
John Dooling, Jr
Hairpin Hill
Reno
Fred Hirschy
Jack Hirschy
Dick Hirschy
Nevada
Sacramento
Calif
ED Atkins
Beaverhead County
Blacksmith
John Blomquist
U. S. Highway 91
Elges
Blomquist
Dillion Office
BLM
Allis-Chalmers
National Farm
NBC
Allis-Chalmers Sales and Service
P. J. Lovell Company
Robert's Market
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