Water rights meetings set for June on Red Rock and Beaverhead
Two rancher meetings are scheduled in the first week of June to discuss water rights for Red Rock and Beaverhead rivers and Lims reservoir. Senator Jack Brenner will present study data to seek an out of court settlement acceptable to all ranchers. The Dell Community hall hosts June 2 at 8 pm for ranchers south of Armstead. Dilton county court room hosts June 3 at 8 pm for ranchers north.
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Red Rock
Beaverhead
Lims
Jack Brenner
Grant
the Dell Community Hall
Armstead
Dilton
DAR S of Dillon And Anaconda Meet Here
Beaverhead chapter DAR met Anaconda chapter in joint session at Mrs. R. M. Gregg home. Plans drafted to entertain the state conference in Anaconda next year. Spring bouquets enhanced the decor. Mrs. Gregg and Mrs. Fred Woodside served refreshments. Ten ladies traveled from Anaconda.
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Beaverhead
DAR
Anaconda
R. M. Gregg
Society
Gregg
Fred Woodside
VFW Convention in Dillon Elects New Leaders
The district VFW and auxiliary met last Sunday in the Elks hall Dillon drawing about 125 delegates from various posts. Ann Malesich was elected district conductress and Elveretta Rundle named auxiliary director.
Hiring of Sanitarian for Two Counties Debated
A joint meeting at Twin Bridges included Madison county commissioners John E. Krause Jim McKenzie Norman Giles and Beaverhead county commissioners John Prohosky Tom Clemon with Dr. Dyer Dr. George Routledge and Dr. McLean. They discussed hiring a sanitarian for both counties. no action was taken and a follow up meeting is planned.
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Madison County
John E. Krause
Jim McKenzie
Norman Giles
John Prohosky
Tom Clemon
Beaverhead
Twin Bridges
Dyer
George LL Routledge
L S McLean
State Board of Health
Vigilante Co-Op Extends Services in Rural Montana
The Vigilante Electric Cooperative advances major conversion and retirement projects to meet rising demand in rural southwestern Montana. A John Blomquist ranch to Melrose 3 phase line will serve irrigation and livestock needs and link Dillon and Divide substations. Hartz and Hanson of Missoula oversee construction with J E Burt supervising to speed upgrades. In Silver Star area a 3 phase link to the Schai ranch near Waterloo improves service for irrigation pumps and telephony. Townsend area lines retire as Canyon Ferry lake waters approach, supervised by Alfred Brothers with continued smaller spring tasks.
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Vigilante Electric Cooperative
Montana
John Blomquist
Dillon
Melrose
Divide
Hartz and Hanson
Missoula
Silver Star
Schai Ranch
Waterloo
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
J. E. Burt
Townsend
Canyon Ferry
Alfred Brothers
Civil Defense Meeting Scheduled Next Wednesday
Local civil defense council directors and members are urged to attend a Wednesday night meeting in the Bagley building auditorium. Hugh Potter of Helena will discuss the Montana setup and show film of a South Pacific H-bomb test. A nationwide civil defense exercise with Canada is planned for June 14 and 15.
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Civil Defense Council
Bagley
Hugh Potter
Helena
Montana
South Pacific
O. A. Bergeson
Civil Defense Administration
Dominion of Canada
Meetings Listed For Chest X Ray Surveys
Harold Contway announces meetings for chest X ray survey committees across county communities. May 19 at Lima Deil Monida Lakeview high school 8 p.m. May 20 Armstead Grant Dillion Glen Polaris in Jackson 10 a.m. and Wisdom 2 p.m. Cornelia Robinson leads sessions. all committee members urged to attend.
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Harold Contway
Chest
Lima
Deil
Monida
Lakeview
Dillon
Armstead
Grant
Dillion
Glen
Polaris
Jackson
Wisdom
Cornelia Robinson
Beavers Do Well At Annual State Track Meet
Coach Tyrand's Beavers placed in Class B at the Montana Inter scholastic track meet in Missoula. McCollum finished fifth in the 100 and third in the 220, Selwey took third in discus, Murray was fifth in low hurdles, Cote won the high jump at 23 feet 8 inches, and the 880 relay team finished fifth.
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Tyrand
Beavers
Montana
Missoula
McCollum
Selwey
Beaverhead
Murray
Cote
Graduation Exercises for Dillon Public School Eighth Grade
Graduation for 53 eighth graders at Dillon Public School will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the college auditorium. The program includes processional, band numbers, and diplomas. Awards include DAR history, Americanism essays, school patrol, ground observer corps, and class captaincy. Roscoe Cornell and Rev. John Spencer give benediction and remarks by Rush Jordan.
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Dillon Public School
College Auditorium
John Spencer
Rush Jordan
Western Montana College of Education
DAR
Robert M. Gregg
Beaverhead
Emmett McBroom
Frank Williss
Genevieve Albertson
American Legion Auxiliary
Jimmy Giles
Dillon
Carol Duck
Grant
Fred Backus
Ann Jones
Royal Archer
Ground Observer Corps
Edward Swetish
Lawrence A. Walker
Roscoe Cornell
Board of Education
Don Wheat
Western Montana College begins 57th commencement week
Commencement festivities run June 1 to June 4 starting with an art exhibit in the gallery June 1 from 7 to 8 pm. Fay Kanin's play Good bye, My Fancy debuts at 8 pm in the college auditorium. June 2 hosts graduates dinner at 6 pm in Duty cafe and 8 pm baccalaureate with Rev. Arthur Lord delivering Possess the Land. Candles and songs on June 3 at 8:30 pm followed by a 7 pm exhibit. The 57th annual ceremony is June 4 at 10 am with George E. Haney speaking The Future of Education and a coffee hour to follow.
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Western Montana College of Education
Fay Kanin
Arthur Lord
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Future of Education
George E. Haney
Butte
Rural Life Sunday Planned by Beaverhead 4-H Clubs
Beaverhead 4-H clubs will observe Rural Life Sunday May 23 at Parke Scott grove two miles south of Armstead. Activities begin with a 1 pm pot lunch and 2 pm services led by Rev. Arthur Lord. If rain, Armstead school serves as backup. lunch and services proceed as planned.
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Beaverhead
Rural Life
Parke Scott Grove
Armstead
Arthur Lord
Glen
Clarence Jensen
Wayne Halstead
Dee Cherry
Parke Scott
Committee on Chest X Ray Meets to Discuss Treatment
The committee on chest X ray, joined by Miss Gladys Schuerman health nursing consultant and Cor Robinson of the Montana chest X survey, met with the county welfare x ray unit director to review proper treatment. The discussion included involvement of the state board of health to ensure correct procedures.
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Tee
County Chest
Gladys Schuerman
State Board of Health
Cor Robinson
Montana Chest x Survey
Road-E-0 Set for Saturday at High School
The Dillon Road-E-0 driving contest is planned for Saturday May 22 at the high school. A written exam begins at 1 30 p m with access for participants arranged through the Jaycees and fish and game office or Dr Mon ger's office.
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Dillon
Park
Beaverhead County Bond Sales Reach 4 Month Total
Four months show 9 residents bought 142943 in series EB bonds. Federal Reserve figures from Minneapolis credit the county with 49.9 percent of its annual 286000 quota. Hawkins serves as local chairman.
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Beaverhead County
Federal Reserve Bank of
Neapolis
Beaverhead
Hawkins
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Swetish
Tolson
CAP
Washington, D. C
Civil Air Patrol
William Mufich
Earl E D. Johnson
The
Air Transport Association
F. Lee
Civil Aeronautics
Jon Tolson
W. A D’ewart
Richard L. Callaghan
Senator Murray
Lial Branson
Rocky Mountain
RK. H. Hyde
Federal Communications Committee
Congress
Carl A Spaatz
Nathan F. Twining
Air Force
Joe Martin
Lucas V. Beau
Dar’s
VFW
Pian
Vigilante Co-Op
Civil Defense
Western
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