East Bench Unit Dam Plans Face Budget Uncertainty
The East Bench Unit in southwestern Montana, including Clark Canyon Dam and a canal system serving about 23 200 acres with 24 800 acres receiving supplemental water, faces possible budget limits for 1957 construction. The Beaverhead Water Development Association has proposed repayment terms, and Dexheimer notes pre construction work could allow a 1958 start if budget and presidential program permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcalf
Bureau
East Beach
Montana
Clark Canyon
Dillon
Beaverhead Water Development Association
Dexheimer
Soil Bank meeting at courthouse in Dillon Monday
Beaverhead county farmers are invited to a Soil Bank briefing Monday at 2 p.m. in the Dillon county courthouse to learn details of the Acreage Reserve and Conservation Reserve programs. Arthur Bay notes signups begin soon at the County ASC office with applications available late September.
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New Soil Bank
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Arthur Bay
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Bay
Soil Bank
ASC
Monger elected president of Community Concert Assn
Dr Warren Monger was elected president of the Community Concert Association at a Monday meeting. He succeeds T Lee McCracken who resigned after serving since the association’s 1947 organization. Concert dates announced include Carolers Trio Oct 29 Archer and Gile Nov 28 Ballet Basques de Biarritz Mar 9 Richard Cass Avril 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Monger
Community Concert Association
T. Lee McCracken
Edna Moe
Carolers Trio
Archer and Gile
Ballet Basques de Biarritz
Richard Cass
Avril
Helena Becomes Center of Birch Creek Irrigation Request
Dillon area farmers asked the State Water Conservation Board to program a Beaverhead county irrigation project to supply about 5,200 acre-feet of water for Birch Creek, serving roughly 6,000 acres. Board noted construction depends on January legislative appropriations but gave tentative endorsement.
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Helena
Dillon Area
State Water Conservation Board
Beaverhead County
Birch Creek
Two Dillon Clergy Members to Leave for New Assignments
Two Dillon clergy announce early departures for new posts. Rev. Timothy Clifford of St. Rose parish will move to Anaconda on Sept. 20 after 41 years in Dillon area. Rev. Arthur Lord of St. James will preach his final Dillon service Oct. 14 before going to St. John's Church in Centralia Washington.
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Dillon
Timothy Clifford
St. Rose
Anaconda
Arthur Lord
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Centralia
Wash
St. John's Church
Father Clifford
Lima
Clifford
St. Kierans College
Ireland
United States
Beaverhead County
Lord
Rishton
Lancashire
England
Canada
University of Saskatchewan
Emmanuel College
Saskatoon
Peace River
Alberta
British Columbia
Malta
Enilda
Elizabeth Gedye
Victoria
B. C
Patsy
Diane
Kathy
Fat Livestock at Beaverhead County Fair Sales
The 4 H Livestock Sale at Beaverhead County Fair on September 2 sold 41 fat beef cattle at 37.9 cents per pound and 25 lambs at 56.3 cents per pound. Carla Andrus sold the high calf at 60 cents per pound to Roberts Food Market. a 995 pound steer earned $597. Veronica Bolick’s top lamb sold at 70 cents per pound to Paul’s Chevrolet of Dillon. Total sales reached $15,596.85, reported by clerk Herb Wheat.
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Ed Atkins
Beaverhead County Fair
H. B. Sager
Carla Andrus
Veronica Bolick
Paul’s Chevrolet
Dillion
Herb Wheat
Dillon Auto Dealers Enrich 4 H Council Funds
The Beaverhead 4 H Council gains 268.30 dollars after the Dillon Automobile Dealers Association buys Mary Garrison’s 813 pound calf for 51 cents a pound and resells the animal with proceeds to support 4 H club work in Beaverhead County. The six member dealer group includes Davis Motor Co and Montana Auto Sales among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Atkins
Beaverhead
Dillon Automobile Dealers Association
Mary Garrison
Beaverhead County
4-H Council
Automobile Dealers Association
Davis Motor Co
Ben Davis
Willys
Packard
Mockel
Cliff Mockel
Nash
International Dealer College Motor Co
Weldon Payne
Buick
Studebaker
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Cadillac
Montana
Joe White
Chrysler
Plymouth
Cochrane Motors
Bert Cochrane
Ford
New President of WMCE Named
Dr. Herbert Leslie Steele of Idaho State College was appointed president of Western Montana College of Education in Dillon. Steele, 45, succeeds Dr. Rush Jordan and will begin Sept 24 with a salary of 9,500 dollars plus an 85 dollar monthly allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Toronto
Ontario College of Education
Columbia University Teachers’ College
New York
Idaho State Faculty
Dillon
Jordan
Western
University of Montana
Gregovich Granted Plea Extension in Dillon District Court
Mike Gregovich, proprietor of the Dillon Hotel, was granted until 10:00 am Thursday to enter a plea on an involuntary manslaughter charge. The case stems from a August 17 highway collision near Brown's Bridge on U S Highway 91, which killed his father John Gregovich and injured Clyde Smith and Minnie Stewart. The trial will be held in Beaverhead County District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Gregovich
Dillon
Philip C. Duncan
Gregovich
Thomas F. Kieley
Butte
Duncan
Justice Court
Evans Innes
Dillon Area
Smith
Minnie B. Stewart
Smith Ranch
Butte Hospital
Stewart
Friends
Madison County
Beaverhead County
Division winners in Beaverhead County Fair exhibits
The Beaverhead County Fair awards the top honors across livestock and livestock related crafts. Carla Andrus earns the Vigilante Cattlemen’s trophy for beef type livestock while Mary Garrison claims Grand Champion Senior Showman with a $15 Montana Power Company prize. Veronica Bolick receives Reserve Champion Senior Showman with a $10 prize and a fair board scotch. Additional honors include Junior Showman champions, Dress Revue winners, Best Horse in Quarterhorse and Thoroughbred classes, plus Open Division champions and a 70 percent premium rise for the 1956 fair totaling 1104 dollars in open division premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla Andrus
Dillon
Mary Garrison
Glen
Ty Y
Montana Power Company
Veronica Bolick
Fair Board
Howard Schonenberger
Wisdom
Gerald Jones
Federal Land Bank
Bozeman
Jack Laden
Dillon Hi-Lighters
Beaverhead County Fair
Rose Swetish
A. C. Bayers
A.C. Bayers
Right or Wrong by George M. Melton
An editorial tribute notes the departure of two Dillon leaders Reverend Arthur Lord and Father Timothy Clifford after years of service. The piece reflects on their high calibre, personal impact, and the sense of loss for Dillon and Beaverhead County as they move on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lord
Timothy Clifford
Dillon
Beaverhead
Priest Reflects on 41 Years of Service
The community recalls Father Timothy Clifford who arrived forty one years ago from Saint Kiernans College Ireland as a newly graduated priest. His youthful looks gave way to age and wisdom over decades of service in the parish and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Kiernans College
Ireland
Father Clifford
Community Breakfast Discusses Montana Freight Rate Reform
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce hosts a breakfast with Dave Williams as chair to discuss the Citizens Freight Rate Association and its push for reduced equitable freight rates for Montana. The association cites a potential $1,000,000 yearly savings starting September 1 and invites members to participate via the chamber or mail. A Helena workshop of the U S Chamber and local chamber aims to improve the business climate with four U S Chamber speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Williams
Beaverhead
Helena
U.s.chamber
Helena Chamber of Commerce
United States Chamber of Commerce
Weather Summary for Valley and Mountains
Rain and thunderstorms marked the week with heavier mountains and lighter valley showers. Temperatures ranged 66 to 83 degrees by day and 26 to 41 by night, haying nearly finished while the second alfalfa cut and grain harvest continue. Precipitation at Western College station showed 0.22 inches on September 11 with daily totals to 0.65 inches for the week.
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Western College
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Washington
Bilt Englund
East Bench
Bureau of Reclamation
Monger
McCracken
Dillon Auto
WMCE
Tutecsete
Dania County
Asure
Inton Examiner
George M. Melton
Father Timothy Clifford
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