Jordan Speaker at Rotary Club on Modern Education
Dil lon Rotary heard Rush Jordan of Western Montana College of Education discuss criticism of public education. He cited three prominent books, urged fair critique, and warned against sensational headlines and overemphasis on grades and progressive education. He noted teachers’ differing pay in a free enterprise system and outlined upcoming high school events and graduation plans.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Pres
Rush Jordan
Western Montana College of Education
Jordan
C. J. Horren
Bill Burkitt
Great Falls
W. J Bierrum
Arthur’ Lord
St. James “Episcopal Church
Prés. van Pelt
The
Butte. School of Mines
Vet organizations push Korean relief drive in Montana
Montana joins a nationwide effort to raise 10 million dollars to rebuild Korea after the war. Veteran groups participate per state HQ reports. Governor J Hugo Aronson signs an honorary chair scroll for Montana.
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Montana
Korea
J. Hugo Aronson
Melrose Thimblers 4-H Club April Meeting
A Melrose Thimblers 4-H work meeting on April 7 had seven members and the leader present. Claudene Dodgson Marilyn Leagi tt and Dianne Pendergast baked custard using evaporated milk. Jean Marie Connor made soft custard with fresh milk. The custards were served with strawberries and a soft top. Chocolate milk made with dry milk was served by Jackie Emery Joyce Barney and Nancy Dodgson.
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Melrose Thimblers
Melrose Thimblers 4-H Club
Claudene Dodgson
Marilyn Leagitt
Dianne Pendergast
Jean Marie Connor
Jackie Emery
Joyce Barney
Nancy Dodgson
Joan Marie Connor
Brown President Of Jaycees For Coming Year
George Brown was elected president of the Dillon Junior Chamber of Commerce at a Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce meeting. Frank M. Davis, Mike Britton, Dr. R. J. English, John Garry named officers. Townsend and Monger as directors. Reports on the Great Falls convention were given. A Clyde Beatty Circus appearance on June 5 was discussed.
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George Brown
Dillon Junior Chamber of Commerce
Beaverhead
Dillon Gun Club Wins Great Falls Telegraphic Shoot
Dillon Gun Club scored 49 of 52 to win the Great Falls telegraphic trap shoot season over six weeks. Mis soula Trap and Skeet club finished second with 44 points, Coffee Creek Rod and Gun third, Sheridan and Walier tied for fourth.
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Dillon Gun Club
Great Falls
Missoula
Coffee Creek
Sheridan
Walier
College Notes Highlight Montana Education Groups Meetings
Hollis Coon and Oliver W. Peterson attended an executive council meeting of the Montana Future Teachers of America in Billings on May 15. Western Montana College of Education graduates will receive provisional Idaho secondary certificates, enhancing opportunities for the four year program. Dorothy Gelhaus and Ralph Kneeland traveled to Missoula May 13 for the basic curriculum committee. Campus improvements include new campus walks and a crosswalk with Miller and Sons handling repairs. The teacher education committee met on May 14–15 with representatives from five university units, Carroll College, and Great Falls College of Education to review curriculum needs. Ed Spielgel was elected 1954–55 president of the International Relations Club. Twelve Intervarsity members joined the spring retreat at Elliston YMCA camp with Western attendees listed.
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Hollis Coon
Montana Future Teachers of America
FTA
Billings
NEA
Montana
Oliver W. Peterson
Eastern
Western Montana College of Educatirs
Idaho
Rush Jordan
State Department of Public Instruction
Boise
Western
Carroll College
College of Education At
Great Falls
State University
State College, Eastern
Rocky Mountain
YMCA
Elliston
Roger Shaw
Spokane
Wash
Bill Thomas
Dillon
Fred Hallauer
Darby
Frances Grubb
St. Ignatius
Leona Trumbell
Deer Lodge
Bertie Finch
Miles City
Lois Turville
Fort Shaw
Lorraine Wood
Plains
Audrey Jernberg
Tacoma
Dorothy Kneeland
Dorothy Jean Maggett
Virginia City
Marilyn Slauson
Butte
Fred Bridenstine
Wheat marketing quota penalty set at 1.12 per bushel
The 1954 crop excess wheat faces a 1.12 dollar per bushel penalty, applied nationwide. Farmers can avoid or postpone payment by storage or delivery to the secretary of agriculture. Buyers may collect penalties if no marketing documents are shown, with local ASC county offices providing details.
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Leo S. Kolstad
Kolstad
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Kolsiac
Break-in at Irvine & Cottom Seed Potato Warehouse
The Irvine and Cottom seed potato warehouse in the south end was entered Monday night. Entrance gained by breaking a window and the locks on two doors. Police report by Chief Dan Moone states $50 in cash and about $100 in stamps stolen.
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Irvine & Cottom Seed
Dan Moone
Ban-Rak restoration fund contributions announced
Recent contributors to the Ban- Rak restoration fund are Helen Grilles and Cay Fray. Miss Jean Bishing serves as treasurer and notes a leather embossed hymnal from the old Bannack church has been precertified for museum use by Mrs Mami. Roe Burkett of Belgrade, whose mother Martha Roe was the church organist, is linked to the effort.
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Ban- Rak
Helen Grilles
Cay Fray
Jean Bishing
Bannack
Ate ‘Ie Museum
Mami
Roe Burkett
Belgrade
Martha Roe
Foc
Shire Moose Entry Noted by Samadi Official
A moose entered by C M Samadi is recorded by the Shire authorities. Dillon captured first place in the 1953 to 1954 big game trophy program, with citation from Mortana fish and game department.
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C M Samadi
Dillon
Mortana Fish and Eal Gtparimet
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Rotary Club
Dillon Examiner
Allied van Line
Butte-Dillon
College
Dorothy Gelhaus
Ralph Kneeland
Miller and Sons
Ed Spiegle
Anaconda
Moose
Montana Power Company
Montanas
Montana Power
Anaconda-Billings
Homestake
Continental Divide
Kerr Dam
Natural Gas Department
Montana-Dakota Utilities Company
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