Admissions and Dismissals at Barrett Hospital
A son was born at Barrett hospital to Mr and Mrs Harry Jensen of Dillon. Admissions include Henry G Peterson James Prohosky Grant John Dougherty Albert Cramer and Mrs Susan Tash Dillon Elmer Gordon Armstead Lois Alexander Lima. Dismissals list Mrs James Brown and daughter Lima Mrs Rodger Johnson and son Mrs Bertha Shafer Coleen Ross Roy Ford Mrs Ernest Orr W Henry Schmitt Dillon Richard Robinson Twin Bridges Wayne Cummins J Brothers Glen Nancy Brammert and Mrs Adele Mitchell Lima Charles Frost and Bill Keener Salt Lake City J Brian Smith Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett Hospital
Harry Jensen
Dillion
Henry G. Peterson
James Prohosky
Grant
John Dougherty
Albert ’ Cramer
Susan Tash
Dillon
Elmer Gordon
Armstead
Lois Alexander
Lima
James Brown
Rodger Johnson
Bertha Shafer
Coleen Ross
Roy Ford
Ernest
Orr
Henry Schmitt
Richard Robinson
Twin Bridges
Wayne Cummins
J. Brothers
Glen
Nancy Brammert
Adele Mitchell
Charles Frost
Bill Keener
Salt Lake City
J. Brian Smith
Jackson
Right or Wrong on the Synthetic World Threat to Wool Stocks
The writer warns of a bleak commodity outlook, urging government long term loan support for sheepmen amid rising synthetic textiles. He notes widespread synthetic substitutes eroding wool demand and calls for a collective stand to survive the coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
John Q
Dacron
Groundhogs and Birds Signal Welcoming Spring
The article notes groundhogs emerging seven weeks after February 2 on March 23 marking the start of spring. Meadowlarks sing, red winged blackbirds appear, robins return, and the vernal equinox is felt as hills stay dun colored but spring awakens in the valley.
Wool vs synthetics battleground for sheepmen gains ground
The speaker argues that wool still holds inherent advantages over synthetic fabrics and that silicon-treated textiles show promise. He notes ten large producers and rising global synthetic competition, urging advertising and education to expand wool and cotton markets while calling for knowledgeable government support and a realistic adjustment program. Livestock operators face high stakes like weather, wages, and market fluctuations, likening them to inveterate gamblers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
France
Wall
Japan
Daughters of the American Revolution and Colonists Meet in Helena
Mrs. Ike Rife and Mrs. Woodside led Bannock chapter representation at the DAC meeting in Helena. Mrs. Tom Luebben of Dillon was reelected state registrar, and the trio attended the state DAR conference with notes from Beaverhead and other Montana chapters. Mrs. Stamm heads the Approved DAR Schools committee while Mrs. Woodside is a former state regent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Rife
Fred Woodside
Walter Stamm
Helena
Rife
Woodside
Bannock
DAC
Tom Luebben
Dillon
DAR
Beaverhead
Stamm
Montana Dar
Dillon Pioneer Woman Alma Harwood Dies at 89
Funeral services held at St James Episcopal Church in Dillon for Alma Harwood aged 89 a native of Hamilton. she died peacefully at the Christian Rest Home. Graveside rites followed at Mountain View cemetery. Survived by nephew Howard Morse of Dillon and niece Blanche Potter of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma. Harwood
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Arthur Lord
Christian Rest Home
Mountain View Cemetery
Walter Foster
C. J. Hovren
E. W. Bond
P. J. Lovell
Fred R. Chapman
Jay V. McCarthy
Spontanan
Manhattan
Hamilton
Phillip
Sarah Thorpe
Beaverhead Valley
Dillon
Utah & Northern Railroad
Spencer Harwood
Mizpah
Order of the Eastern Star
Howard E. Morse
Blanche Potter
Chicago
Pioneer Society to Meet in Bozeman for Annual Conclave
Bozeman chosen as site for the 1956 convention of the Society of Montana Pioneers and the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers. Dates set July 25 to 27. Eligibility rules outlined. contact Archie Hayden to apply. members urged to plan attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Society of Montana Pioneers
Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers
Helena
Pioneers’ Society
Montana Territory
Sons’ and Daughters’ Society
Pioneer Society
Archie Hayden
Beaverhead Property Taxes Double in Nine Years
Beaverhead county property taxes excluding city and high school levies more than doubled from 1946 to 1955. Total levied rose from 391,985 dollars to 807,941 dollars, a 106 percent increase, with the county's percentage rise below the Montana state average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Montana Taxpayers Association
Beaverhead
Seventh Graders Stage Plays at PTA Meeting
Seventh grade pupils presented a program at the PTA gathering in Bagley school auditorium. A Girl Scout choral reading directed by Mrs. Robert English accompanied two plays from Mr. Lohr’s literature class with students designing and constructing most props.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers Association
Bagley
Robert English
Lohr
Gay Townsend
Patsy Standritch
Sue Tucker
Wayne Massey
Judy Hubbard
Jeanine Morey
George McAlpin
Richard Fournier
Tracie Wheat
Scottie Hunt
Martin Malesich
Robald Dingley
Robert Smith
Lily Holt
Clara Miller
Gary Jendresen
Eugene Rebich
Judy Flanders
Midnight Burial staged in Beaverhead forest setting
Paul Bramsman directed the second play Midnight Burial set in Beaverhead forests. Cast included Alice Palmer Sally Jo Chaffin Melvin Rose Evelyn Withington Beth McDonald Joni McBride George McAlpin and Bill Hugulet. Properties were managed by Eugene Rebich Bob McLaughlin and Scottie Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bramsman
Beaverhead
Alice Palmer
Sally Jo Chaffin
Melvin Rose
Evelyn Withington
Beth McDonald
Joni McBride
George McAlpin
Bill Hugulet
Eugene Rebich
Bob McLaughlin
Scottie Hunt
Volleyball Season Ends as Tournament Crown Emerges at High School
Athletic Director George Scott announced a 15 team volleyball tournament concluded after the basketball season. A senior boys team and a junior girls team triumphed with over 100 participants. Winning seniors: Bill Mitchell Craig Cornell Jerry Dodd Norman Wight Barry Remely Bud Riebhoff. Undefeated junior girls: Karen Hyde Carla Andrus Dorothy Paskett Damie Jo Hart Diana Fredlund Shirley Braun. The Key Club plans an all school chess tournament with 12 contestants signed up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
Bill Mitchell
Craig Cornell
Jerry Dodd
Norman Wight
Barry Remely
Bud Riebhoff
Karen Hyde
Carla Andrus
Dorothy Paskett
Damie Jo Hart
Diana Fredlund
Shirley Braun
Key Club
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Examiner
Bunny
Winn’s
PTA
H. H. Scarborough
Andrus Hotel
Genaina
H & S Refrigeration Co
East Glendale
Robert’s Market
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