Speaker warns chain newspapers threaten press freedom
Frank Sweeney, associate editor of Wescolite, argued at Dillon lodge 1554 gathering that centralized chain newspaper policies curb local editorial freedom. He traced the American idea of press liberty to colonial times and praised newspaper advertising’s role in shaping living standards. Attendees included AP and UPI writer W M Stone and Beaverhead county high school journalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BPOE
Frank Sweeney
Wescolite
Western Montana College
Atlantic Seaboard
Great Britain
United States
W.M. Stone
Associated Press
United Press
Dillon
Lewis T. Poole
Dillon Examiner
Beaverhead County
Janet Williss
The
Beaver
Phyllis Pickering
Mary Jo Rebich
Carol Tovey
Dave Williams
Grasshopper valley watch as McLaughlin moves in heavy equipment
Polaris Montana reports McLaughlin Construction brought in large earth moving gear to the Grasshopper valley near the old Ames place on the Dillon Jackson road. Several cattle movements are noted including 300 head of fat yearling steers sold by Earl Tash to Guy Gray with delivery planned via Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polaris
McLaughlin Construction Company
Grasshopper Valley
Ames Place
Dillon-Jackson Road
Earl Tash
DL Ranch
Guy Gray
Dillon
J. D. Harrison and Sons
New York City
Beaverhead County
Johnny
A. J. Weedin
Duncan
Okla
I. K. Cummings
Walter Paddock
Elkhorn Road
J. F. Emigh
Butte
Elkhorn Springs
John Judge
Clare
Pete Cernazanu
State ACP Allotment Set For Montana 1954
An agricultural conservation program allotment of 2 656 000 dollars for Montana for 1954 is announced by state PMA chairman Howard J. Doggett. The plan stresses soil and water programs with maximum enduring benefits and limits federal cost sharing to essential practices in the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
PMA
Howard J. Doggett
Doggett
Peterson Makes Trip to Butte
Ralph Peterson of Wisdom traveled to Butte on Saturday for an unlisted purpose with local observers noting his visit.
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Peterson
Ralph Peterson
Wisdom
Butte
Range Fire Contained After Three Day Battle
A grass and sage brush fire from the city dump burned 800 to 1000 acres near the Tom Williams ranch before dozer lines and extensive manpower, including the Jackson fire department, contained it. A strong wind on Saturday rekindled the blaze, but patrols on Sunday and Monday reported the area safe with lines widened and small fires extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisdom
Tom Williams
Jackson Fire Department
Crews Begin Highway Construction on Grasshopper Road
Construction crews have moved in and started work on a new road over the Grasshopper area. Mrs Dansie entertained the Senior bridge club at her home with prizes awarded to Mrs Jardine high, Mrs Nelson second, and Mrs Lena Nelson low. Refreshments were served. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Clyde Lewis of Salt Lake City. The Gowens returned to Great Falls after visiting local Peterson families. The Dooling family from Ennis spent the weekend here. a Saturday dinner honored Mr.
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Diamond Bar Inn
International Harvester
Great Falls
Messrs and Mesdames
R J Kintzle
R. J Moze
Great Fall
Lloyd Torgerson
Ethridge
R F Brown
Simms
E Johnson Turner
Jackson
C L. Kalitowski
John Krause
John Muler
Bob Peterson
France
Kalitowsk
Allen Dansie
Dansie
Wendell Jardine
Fred Nelson
Lena Nelson
Clyde Lewis
Salt Lake City
Rysart Gowen
Peterson
John Dooling
Ennis
Frea
St Mam
Rochester Miri
Mei McDowr
Rome
Hirshs
Sadie Merrit
Prats Larsen
U. Salmon
Jack Hirshy
Mita Johr
Univversaty
Ftree Medical
Briato
Teddy
Frank Wetdbcie
Buvar Petersot
Donna Husted
Friuli Schipduer
Ethel Me
Roy Force
Surat
Ang
Jee
MospouUba
Tea Reid
Lemm S DD
Jack
Thorsgasy
Jim Harrison
Dooling Family Birthday Event and Local Social Notes
The page records a social gathering with Dooling family members and friends enjoying cake and ice cream after square dancing. It notes Suzanne Dansie elected senior class president at St Mary’s Salt Lake City and Ray Mound Peterson earning a blue ribbon for a 4 H calf shown and sold in snow in Butte. It lists numerous local visits, travel, and community activities including hospital news, academic milestones, and neighborhood greetings.
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Dooling
Barthday
Suzanne Dansie
St Mary's
Salt Lake City
Raymound Peterson
Frank Liettfoot
Texas
Uney
Frank
Omie Dooling
Tulsa
Okla
Omer
Hazelene
Westminster Fellowship Installs Officers
Barbara Toscal was installed September 24 as moderator of the Westminster Fellowship at the Presbyterial church. Other officers installed were Don Murray as vice moderator, Elizabeth Orr as clerk, Bull Bierrum as treasurer, Elizabeth McPadder as treasurer, and organist Rey Warret Kunkel was in charge of the cathedral service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Toscal
Westminster Fellowship
Don Murray
Elizabeth Orr
Bull Bierrum
Elizabeth, McFpadder
Rey Warret Kunkel
Dillon Returns From Butte Fridas
Dillon returns from Butte in a statings update with brief notes on outcomes and figures. This compact item records the travel result and identifies Fridas as a referenced figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Dillon
Fridas
Armstead Red Cross Nursing Class Opens October Sixth
Armstead home demonstration club sponsors a Red Cross nursing class beginning Thursday October 6 at 7 pm. Mrs Ralph Kreeland leads with assistants Mr Sam Cardinale or Mrs Clar Michels. Classes run 6 to 8 pm through the week.
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Armstead
Red Cross Homer
Torsday
Armstead Ao Meteam
Ralphn Kreeland
Sam Cardinale
Clar Michels
Armtead
Banquet Closes Bible Conclave
A local event ends a church banquet with attendees from multiple areas. Discussion includes community outreach, church programs, and references to nearby Baptist and sacred activities. No clear results or dates are provided in the fragment.
Wolf Funeral Held September 24
The service for Wolf was conducted on September 24 with family and mourners in attendance. Local officials and community members joined in paying respects, with tributes noting Wolf’s contributions and lasting impact.
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Wolf
One for the Books A Ribbon Reminder for Library Fund
A reader notes a wife wearing a red ribbon during breakfast to prompt contributions to the Woman's Club Library Fund seeking 200. The letter suggests private reminders would curb infringing on neighbors rights as views clash over reading tastes and civic duties.
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Woman's Club Library
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Frank Lasich
Mous
Stamm Jewelers
Bill McDonald
Belgrade
Mont
Kansas City Life Ranch and Farm Loans
Dillon Hide & Fur CO
Tom Clemon
Ruth Beatrice
Diane
Wayne Stocks
Ellen Rae
Tommy
Linda
Judy
Jack Shepherd
Richard and Lee
Keith Boetticher
Sue
Jim
Bob Jackson
John
C. L. Kalitowski
Jum David
Mark
Roy Jackson
Bruce Jardine
Clayton Huntley
Armstead Club
Vale de Weft
Furst Baptist Vest
Haat
Mic
Das
Bass
Pep
Friaurk Peane Cittern
Je Kieboa Raion Brothers Fetwares Dyer
Tuomas
DM Mtv
Pau Oparer
Idtae Tee
Marca
Pace
Pius
Lela S. Wier
Arbor Hills Drive
Jackson 7
Mississippi
Mac
Mac’s
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
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