Critics Debate Clark Canyon Dam and irrigation project
Rancher DeMar Taylor argues critics have not met the Board of Directors or Bureau of Reclamation to seek answers. He notes information is available on water availability and farm costs and promises final facts will be presented for user decisions. He addresses concerns about small dams and the Beaverhead and edrock rivers.
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Clark Canyon
DeMar Taylor
Clarks Canyon Dam
Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau
Board of Directors
Beaverhead
Edrock
Movie Festival Planned to Help Collegians
The Town College committee announced a two day movie festival at the auditorium on April 7 and 8 to raise funds for college scholarships. Features include a nature study film a famous English comedy and a Walt Disney cartoon. Last year the drive raised 1925 from 31 gifts supporting 26 students.
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Western College
Town College
Dillon
Four Given Terms In State Prison
Sheriff's officers completed delivery in Deer Lodge of four prisoners sentenced to terms in the state prison after pleas of guilty before Judge Philip C Duncan in District Court. Arnold Brownlee and Lloyd Wells drew four years each for burglary. Kelly Larson one year for forgery. Lon Tennison one year for burglary. Brownlee and Wells broke into the Dillon Hide and Fur Company office. Larson forged signatures to cash checks. Tennison stole from a parked car. They were arrested by Dillon police and sheriff's officers. the prisoners were transported to Deer Lodge.
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Deer Lodge
Philip C. Duncan
Arnold Brownlee
Lloyd Wells
Kelly Larson
Lon Tennison
Carl M. Davis
Brownlee
Wells
Dillon Hide and Fur Company
Miss Larson
Tennison
Dillon
John MacDonald
Lloyd Thomas
Right or Wrong George Melton on wool prices
The Examiner prints livestock expert George M. Melton's column on wool and wool prices for the coming year. After nearly four decades in the sheep and wool trade, Melton expresses pessimism about the outlook and invites debate with opposing views.
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George M. Melton
Livestock Commission
Melton
Montana
Vigilante Electric Annual Meeting and Youth Fair in Dillon
Vigilante Electric Cooperative holds its annual meeting on Saturday March 31 in Dillon. H Vance Austin of the Colorado Rural Electric Association will present the financial statement and address southwestern Montana citizens. The day also features the third annual Youth Electric Fair with student entries and demonstrations at the cooperative’s new headquarters beginning at 9 a.m. Awards follow in the meeting’s business session.
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Vigilante Electric
H. L. Babcock
Vigilante Electric Cooperative
Vigilante Electric Cooperative, Inc
Montana
Dillon
H. Vance Austin
Colorado Rural Electric Association
Austin
REA
Denver
Public Works and Resources
House
House, Ways and Means
University of Colorado
Colorado Association
Vigilante
Red Cross Drive in Beaverhead Falls Short of Goal
Bea verhead county Red Cross chairman Charles Seifert said on Monday memberships are arriving slowly and the year’s $1 980 quota is less than one eighth met. He noted the campaign started late and may gain momentum next week. Volunteers are needed and contact Mr Seifert. Mrs Josephine White of Dillon was omitted from the fund workers list.
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Charles Seifert
Beaverhead County
American Red Cross
Siefert
Josephine White
Dillon
Rotarians hear details on future Dillon armory projects
Major General S H Mitchell explains Montana plan to build five armories using state funds of 118000 matched by 354000 federal money. Priority goes to Kalispell Billings Sidney Glasgow Miles City with sites donated by communities. Legisture 1957 to fund continuation. land not purchasable.
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National Guard
Guard
Dillon Rotarians
S. H. Mitchell
Montana
Mitchell
Kalispell
Billings
Sidney
Glasgow
Miles City
Cub Scouts Help Easter Seal Sale for Crippled Children
Cub Scouts will sell Easter fillies next Saturday to aid the Crippled Children and Adults of Montana fund drive. The Dillon Kiwanis Club sponsors the Easter Seal Sale with uniformed Cub Scouts reporting to their Den Mothers for 45 minute selling periods from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Saturday.
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Cub
Montana
Dillon Kiwanis Clu
Expert Woman Skier's Accident Mars NAMSA Top Winter Event at Jackson
Unfavorable snow and one accident mar a NAMSA winter meet at Jackson with a broken leg for Joanne Askevold of Polson. The downhill and slalom races drew a large crowd. winners span Men A Rudy eo Missoula Ski club, Men B Dennis Ruana, Men C Ray Williams, and Women Combined A B C Eleanor Bennett of Missoula Ski club with other top placers.
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Jackson
Joanne Askevold
Polson
Miss Askevold
Montana
New Hampshire
Art Roth
Big Sandy
Rudy _ eo
Missoula
Harry Maddox
Whitefish Lake
Bill Haley
Gallatin County High School
Dennis Ruana
George Gay
Lee Kaufman
Butte Ski Club
Ray Williams
Trail Ski Club
Bill Meckem
Wind River Ski Club
Jack Cowan
Eleanor Bennett
Beatrice
Holy Week Services at St Rose Church
Rev Timothy Clifford announced Holy Week activities at St Rose Catholic Church with confessions on Thursday and Friday, devotions on Friday afternoon, Masses on Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday, and Seven Words devotions on Good Friday including Stations of the Cross and blessings of the new fire.
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St. Rose Catholic Church
Timothy Clifford
Fine Concert Planned By High School Band And Chorus
The high school's music department plans a concert on Wednesday April 4 to raise funds for new uniforms. The 40 piece band and 55 member mixed chorus rehearse a varied program with instrumental and vocal ensembles. Admission is 60 cents for adults and 35 cents for students. Principal Bill Bruer says 10 to 12 new uniforms will be bought to grow the band to about 50 next year.
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Bill Bruer
County Attorney Carl M. Davis Seeks Re election
The field for county offices opened as incumbent County Attorney Carl M. Davis filed for reelection on the Democratic ticket. No opponents yet announced by any ticket. other filings include John Prohosky for county commissioner Harold Contway for clerk of court and Ted Hazelbaker for public administrator.
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Carl M.davis
John Prohosky
Harold (Toke) Contway
Téd.Hazelbaker
Week's Weather Trends and Flood Notes
Weather report tracks a 22 to 70 degree week with a thaw delay from recent cold snaps. Beaverhead flood levels fell two feet from yesterday as temperatures swing, with 14 degrees at dawn and 43 at 2 pm, plus daily highs and the week’s average near 59.
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Sony
College ‘Station
Union Pacific
Wik. P
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