Beaverhead Laboratory to Open After Final Installations
Final heating and water work are pending before the Beaverhead Laboratory opens. J M Williams, supervising technician, notes additional equipment costing about 1500 dollars is needed with some donations already received. The Barrett Hospital site will host bacteriological, hematology, parasitology and other analyses benefiting physicians and residents, with office space for county health staff and a wide range of allied services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Williams
Beaverhead Laboratory Foundation
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Barrett Hospital
Williams
State Board of Health Laboratory
Helena
Willams
Dale E. Mellen
Metlen
Barrett Hospital Association
Beaverhead Laboratory
Foundations
State Bank
Board of County Commissioners
R M Barrett
Norman Giles
George Routledge
I W Vinsel
Alex Christie
Barrett Hospital Board of Directors
School Trustees Consider Changes In School Laws
School trustees from multiple districts and Beaverhead County high school met in the court room to review a legislative program. Proposals include repealing the 10 to 15 mill limit on permissive levies, raising teaching qualification requirements to three years by 1956 and four years by 1959, bonding up to 10 percent of assessed valuation, a degree for county superintendents, and tenure for city superintendents. The board emphasizes informed, community-focused education governance and will support proposed legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Bill Bruer
Principeal
Legislative Assembly
Beaverhead
United States
Board of Trustees
Mrs Parke Scott Breaks Leg In Hunting Accident
Mrs Parke T Scott of Armstead is recovering at Barrett hospital after a hunting accident Sunday. She slipped and broke both bones of her right leg above the ankle during a big game hunt in Clark Canyon rough country. Her brother in law Vivian Thomas aided after first aid and a rescue jeep arrived on the ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke T. Scott
Armstead
Barrett Hospital
Mail Seal Sale Plans Complete
John C Garry seal sale chairman of Beaverhead county Christmas Seal Sale committee announced 1954 Christmas Seal letters totaling 200 seals will be delivered to homes next Monday November 22 extra seals added for those needing them Beaverhead county ranked 42nd in state per capita donations with 178 cents per person and $165.68 more than last year needed to reach the state average for tuberculosis fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C Garry
Beaverhead County
Garry
Beaverhead
Montana
Beaverhead Drops to 12th in State Bond Sales Ranking
Beaverhead county reports 93.2 percent of its October bond quota with 6.8 percent remaining. State director Frederick Hibbard notes Montana at 81 percent overall while county chair W. W. Hawkins reports $266,553 sold of a $286,000 county quota. Seven counties exceed their 1954 quotas led by Daniels Valley and Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Frederick T. Hibbard
Helena
Troy Evans
Butte
Beaverhead
W. W. Hawkins
Dillon
Montana
Daniels
Liberty
Valley
Roosevelt
Lake
Pondera
Mineral
Local Elks Lodge Supports Vet Rehab Through Hides Drive
Dillon Elks Lodge No. 1554 joins statewide effort sponsored by the California State Elks to furnish leather for veterans in occupational therapy at California VA hospitals. Local hides go to Williams Feed and Machinery before shipment. last year Montana ranked second in donations with Dillon second in state participation. Chairman Harry S. Tash notes all hides are acceptable, including 30 cowhides. John H. Gilbert of Santa Ana visited Dillon recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Elks Lodge
California State Elks’ Association
Veterans Administration
California
Williams
Montana
Dillon
Kalispell
Elks Lodges
Harry S. Tash
Tash
Beaverhead County to Get 17000 Share From National Forest Income
Beaverhead County will receive 17000 as its share of 27093.55 from the Beaverhead National Forest for the year ending June 30 1954. The four counties Beaverhead Madison Deer Lodge and Silver Bow share this 25 percent of forest receipts with Beaverhead receiving the largest portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead National Forest
W E Fry
Beaverhead
Madison
Deer Lodge
Silver Bow
Madison County
National Forest
Fry
Thieves Take Locked Chevrolet From Henrie Home
A 1949 Chevrolet sedan owned by Charles Henrie was stolen Saturday night from in front of the Henrie home on North Railroad Ave. The car was later found abandoned at Downey Idaho on Monday after a broadcast by short wave radio. Officers in Downey noted another car had been stolen there Sunday. The thieves unlocked and operated the cars despite locked doors and ignition systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Henrie
Henrie
North Railroad Ave
Downey
Idaho
Slanger to Represent Soil Conservation at Montana Wood Growers
Ben Slanger of the Soil Conservation office departed for Helens to represent the Soil Conservation service at the three day Montana Wood Growers convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Slanger
Soil Conservation Office
Helens
Mr. Slanger
The
Soil Conservation Service
Montana Wood Growers Convention
Brenner Key Speaker at National Livestock Convention in Omaha
Senator Jack S. Brenner of Grant and Montana livestock leaders featured at a national three day livestock convention in Omaha. Brenner spoke on The Practical Application of Brucellosis Control in a Range State, highlighting Montana’s brucellosis testing program and the goal to achieve a modified certified Brucellosis free area. Beaverhead County’s testing began in October 1953, with completion expected next month, under Dr. I. W. Winsel and county agent supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenner
Omaha
Jack S. Brenner
Grant
Montana
Montana State Livestock
Senator Brenner
Beaverhead
I. W. Winsel
Montana Farm Bureau to Convene State Meet in Missoula
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation plans its thirty-fifth annual convention November 18 to 20 at the Florence hotel Missoula with the theme Ranchers and Farmers Speak. A new county vote on state resolutions and a strong national policy role for Farm Bureau are emphasized as speakers including Frank Woolley and Mrs Haven D Smith address members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Farm Bureau Federation
Florence Hotel
Missoula
Farm Bureau
Frank Woolley
Washington, D. C
Haven D. Smith
Nebraska
American Farm Bureau
George Diehl
Montana Farm Bureau
Diehl
Beaverhead County
Margaret Bryan
Argyle Stephens
Duke Davis
Norman Downing
Bernard Harkness
W. S. Banning
Parke Scott
Dale Metlen
Jim Loveridge
Bernice Sargent
Patty Laden
Marcha Sanborn
Sargent
Roy MeBarth
Elmer Selway
Cattlemen to Hold Festive Jamboree in Twin Bridges
Vigilante Cattlemen announce a festive jamboree planned for Tuesday December 14 at the Blue Anchor cafe in Twin Bridges. The group has spent the year advertising the beef qualities of Southwestern Montana counties and proclaims the work nearly done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Anchor
Twin Bridges
Examiner
Banquet Set For Southwestern District Class B Grid Champs
John Good of Butte to be featured speaker at Beaverhead county banquet honoring grid champions. Carl Davis toasting. sports firm to present awards. One Beaver squad player to be admitted. event includes entertainment and admission tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Good
Butte
Carl Davis
Beaverhead County
Beaver Squad
Antique guns stolen from museum wall case
Police report two Defender revolvers were taken from a museum wall display. Attendants say the theft occurred Saturday afternoon and a later check confirmed two were missing. The lock mechanism was noted as the security point under review.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elks Lodge
John H. Gilbert
Santa Ana
Calif
J. H Gilbert
South Pacific Street
M’sla
Cattleman Group
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