Opposition to mourning dove open season gains support
The Sweet Grass County Farm Bureau urges against opening Montana to mourning dove hunting, arguing the bird controls weeds and pests, provides agricultural benefits, and should remain protected after 1951 law. Ranchers and farmers backed by science warn 700 doves equal one deers meat, urging preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Examiner
State Fish & Game Commission
Big Timber Pioneer
Sweet Grass
Montana
Trumpeter Swan numbers steady in 1956 survey
The 11th annual aerial survey counted 588 trumpeter swans, near previous year total 590. Findings include interchanges between American and Canadian flocks, a third Alaska Copper River flock, and evidence of hunting pressure on this protected species. Montana hosts 422 birds, 332 at Red Rock Lakes Refuge. Wyoming accounts for 100 with 57 in Yellowstone and 18 on the Wyoming Targhee portion.
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John L. Farley
Fish and Wildlife Service
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Copper River
Alaska
Red Rock Lakes
National Park Service
United States Forest Service
Red Rock Lakes Refuge
Yellowstone Park
Targhee
Notice to Creditors in the McLaren Estate
In Beaverhead County Montana the administratrix Juanita A McLaren publishes notice to creditors to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication at Schulz Davis law offices Dillon Montana. The notice concerns the estate of David A McLaren deceased dated November 1956 and located in Dillon Montana.
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District Court
Fifth’ Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
David A. McLaren
Schulz & Davis
White
Dillon
Juanita A. McLaren
Jack L. Thiel
Jack UL. Thiel
Donald J. Smith
Poindexter Block
Ivy M. Thiel
Trumpeter Swans Census Details and Historic Recovery in the West
The census counts 40 trumpeters in Idaho with 17 on the Idaho section of the Targhee and 22 transplanted swans on Malheur Refuge Oregon. Four transplants sit on Ruby Lake Refuge Nevada. In total 364 swans occupy National Wildlife Refuges and 110 on lands with varied ownership. 81 cygnets were recorded. The species, once extinct by 1900, has recovered after protection from 1907 and 1935 refuge creation. Breeding pairs require seclusion and about a square mile per territory.
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Idaho
Targhee
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Oregon
Fish and Wildlife Service
Ruby Lake
Nevada
United States
Red Rock Lakes
Congress
Timber sale offer Beaverhead National Forest Dillon Montana
Sealed bids due by 2 00 P M December 7 1956 for 1006 MBM timber across 120 acres in sections 19 and 24 T1S R18W and T15 R19W Prairie Creek Beaverhead NF includes 964 29 MBM Engelmann spruce 16 MBM lodgepole pine 26 27 MBM alpine fir. Minimum bid 7 00 per M for all species. Bond 500 plus 1000 deposit with bid. assistant details from Wisdom and Dillon offices.
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National Forest
Forest Supervisor
Federal
Dillon
Montana
Prairie Creek
Beaverhead National Forest
Forest Service
Treasury of
United States
Wisdom
W. E. Fry
St. James Episcopal Church announces events and services
The Rev. E. W. Andrews presides with Holy Communion at 8:00 am and 11:00 am for the 25th Sunday after Trinity. Church school gathers at 9:45 am. Thanksgiving service at 10:00 am. Men's Club meets Monday at 8:00 pm. Church open for prayer during daylight hours.
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ST. James’ Episcopal Church
E. W. Andrews
Church School
St. James
Be a McNess Dealer Opens Beaverhead County
Help wanted ad seeks a dependable man or woman with a car to distribute quality household goods to farm families in Beaverhead County. Evening appointments available with Ed L. Hayden RFD No Stevensville Montana. Apply to receive more money and be your own boss.
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McNess
Beaverhead County
Ed L. Hayden
RFD
Stevensville
Mont
New Highway Progress Sparks spectator chatter
A spectator comments to the foreman on a new super highway under construction in town. He questions alignment and banking while the foreman asks for opinions on length, highlighting local interest in the project.
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Dillon Examiner
THE
Montana St
State Press
Continental
U. S
E. M. Adams, Sr
RED Rock Lake Swans
Clint Bishop
Montana Fish and Game _ department
Bishop
Fisheries’ Division
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Fifth Judicial District
Heaven's Sakes
Hide & Fur CO
N. Montana
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
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