Madison Population to Receive Second Polio Vaccine Dose
The countywide polio campaign continues as Sabin Type II vaccine is given today in Madison County clinics. Type I was administered May 5 and at a makeup clinic May 12. Type III is planned for June 30.
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Sheridan
Madison County
County Medical Society
Warren Swager
Mary E. Soules
M.D
Division of Disease Control
State Board of Health
Twin Bridges
Masonic Temple
Harrison
Ennis
FFA Group Plans Trip to Sun River Canyon
Gerry Keogh's Future Farmers of America will take their annual field trip into the Sun River Canyon area below Gibson dam after school closes. The trip supports vocational agriculture and outdoors study with hiking and fishing. Student leaders include Pete Armstrong Charles Baker and Mike Hedges. Faculty chaperones are Sean Isaacson John Gregory and Walt Lonner.
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John Gregory
Walt Lonner
Basin Firemen Dinner Set and Local Events
Basin firemen announce their annual dinner will be June 15 at the Miner's Union Hall starting at 5 p.m. Proceeds fund new fire equipment. The Basin Cemetery Association held a cleanup drive with many locals participating. The Parent-Lenders Association hosted a no host picnic at Mormon Gulch.
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Basin
Miner's Union Hall
Basin Cemetery Association
Mormon Gulch
Frank Carlson
Phoenix
Violette Timmer
Peggy Timmer
Ceil Timmer
Arlene Rollins
Vernon Bleken
Butte
Arlene Lapier
St. Peters Hospital
Helena
Dick Timmer
Ily
Milltown
Eighth Graders Earn Diplomas in Boulder Graduation
Boulder school auditorium hosted the 1963 eighth grade graduation with Kay Murphy delivering the salutatory, Richard Pallister giving the valedictory, and Dr. Willis Van Diver of Montana State College as speaker. Class members include Carla Bailey Diane Bock Tommy Fuhrmann Dennis Giulio Sherrie Larson Kay Murphy Richard Pallister Ronald Saxbury Susan Simons Debra Tritt Vivian Tritt Leonard Wortman and Ronald Zendron.
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Boulder
Kay Murphy
Harold Rehmer
Donald Kieckbusch
Jerry Kirtley
Ed Kirtley
Richard Pallister
Robert Craver
Willis van Diver
Montana State College
van Diver
Carla Bailey
Diane Bock
Tommy Fuhrmann
Dennis Giulio
Sherrie Larson
Ronald Saxbury
Susan Simons
Debra Tri
Twin Bridges High School Finishes 18 Diplomas
Eighteen Twin Bridges High School seniors received diplomas at the commencement in the school auditorium. Western Montana College of Education professor Edward A. Cebull spoke. Supt. L. C. Reynolds awarded diplomas. James Giem presented them.
Virginia City eighth graders graduate in ceremony
Roger Williams and Frank McCord completed the eighth grade at Virginia City School. The Rev Leigh Wallace offered the invocation and benediction. Chester L. Jones county attorney delivered the exercises address.
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Virginia City
Roger Williams
Frank McCord
Virginia City School
Leigh Wallace
Chester L. Jones
Willow Creek High Faculty Plan Varied Summer Events
Willow Creek High School faculty members map summer plans. Supt Mike Korich stays in town while Mamie Secor and Ruth Williams attend school. LaVerne Frantzich goes to the University. Louise Nickey Mildred Watson Lois Miller stay home. Local families visit relatives in Seattle and Billings. Honor roll students named for final six weeks and second semester. Inter scholastic track meet in Missoula noted with Bill Covey placing third.
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Willow Creek
Willow Creek High School
Mike Korich
Mamie Secor
Ruth Williams
LaVerne Frantzich
Uni- Louise
Charles Rinehart
Seattle
Mary Albro
Harvey Mack
Rinehart
Jennie Lou
Donnie
Warren
Jamie Beth
Albro
Helen
Billings
Mel Hanson
Rob Bergren
Leonard Hoops
Margaret Kent
Jack Reich
Nolan
Sandy Holmberg
Henry Covey
Sheila Parker
Missoula
Bill Covey
Mary Kissee
Francis Cleveland
Gladyce Stalcup
Ennis
George Stalcup
Nell Woodward
Miles City
Rose Roberts
Mervin Parks
Parks
E. S. Parks
Polaris Children Enjoy Picnic at Elkhorn Site
Polaris school children were honored at a Sunday picnic in the Elkhorn Springs lodge. The event served as a farewell for Gary Scramstad who, with his family, departed for Kelowna British Columbia to operate a motel. Local families from Polaris Andera area joined guests from Dillon Anaconda Miles City and Seattle for a weekend of socializing and rodeo entertainment.
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Polaris
Elkhorn Springs
Gary Scramstad
P. T. Scramstad
Gary
John Swartz
Valerie
Jay
Blanche McMillan
Dougie
Butte
Harry Tash
Tommy
Sandra
Sharon Tash
Walter Melcher
John
Laura Judge
Kelowna
B. C
Ike Rife
Seattle
Fred Metlen
Elkhorn
James McAndrews
Walter McAndrews
Anaconda
J. D. Harrison
Earl Tash
Norman Nelson
Miles City
R. E. Spence
Dillon
Mr. Spence
Herding Association
Association
Anderson Meadows
Kiwanis Club Plans Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast
Kiwanis members meet to organize the annual Father’s Day pancake breakfast on June 16 at Betty’s Cafe with the club acting as chefs waitresses and dishwashers. The meeting also covers a summer Little League program under member auspices with Ford Holland and Lawrence Fickler named as coaches.
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Drummond
Kiwanis Club
Charles Zottnick
Betty's Cafe
Kiwanians
Ford Holland
Lawrence Fickler
Boyd Shirk Buried at Wisdom
Boyd Shirk a longtime resident of the Big Hole died in a Butte hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the Wisdom Church with Rev. John Rex officiating. Interment was at Bristow Cemetery with pallbearers Ivan Shaw Helena Vince Pendleton Bob Nelson Bill Rasmussen David Stephens and Raymond Stephens. Mrs Carl Ferguson and girls Mr Ed Spoon Mrs Fred Waldhly and Roy Swady spent Sunday in Hamilton. Mr and Mrs R...
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Wisdom-Jackson
Boyd Shirk
Big Hole
Butte
Wisdom Church
John Rex
Bristow
Ivan Shaw
Helena
Vince Pendleton
Bob Nelson
Bill Rasmussen
David Stephens
Raymond Stephens
Carl Ferguson
Ed Spoon
Fred Waldhly
Roy Swady
Hamilton
Drummond FAA Flight Depot Closes After Occupation
The FAA flight service station south of Drummond closed after operating since 1936. Most staff transferred. three will stay for equipment maintenance. Supervisor James Toy will retire after 31 years. Weather duties shift to Missoula station and local postmaster will relay data. Local roadeo, cemetery, and school events noted along with community visits and meetings.
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Drummond
Federal Aviation Agency
Missoula
FAA
T. A. Jarvi
L. J. Summerville
William Parvi
James Toy
Maxville
Robert B. Armpriest
Elvin D. Newland
Cut Bank
Harry Jaremko
Cape Girardeau
Wilbur Matheny
Yakima, Wash
Allen M. Arrington
Willow Creek School Commencement Ceremony Briefed
Willow Creek School held its commencement in the gym with remarks by Harry Cochran of Montana State College. Rev. H. B. Ricketts delivered the invocation and benediction. Supt. Mike Korich announced awards and diplomas to students including Leonard Hoops Jane McCauley Judy Parker Sheila Parker Harold Corpinaton Carol Self and Lee.
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Willow Creek
Harry Cochran
Montana State College
H. B. Ricketts
Mike Korich
Byron Anderson
Gary Cady
Gary Conner
Robert Cooper
Sheila DeShaw
Joyce Dunahoo
Daniel Heepps
Jimmy Jewett
Lynn Huyser
Albro Mack
Bob Dimmick
Gayle Polston
Raymond
Boulder Social Roundup Highlights Local Moves and Deaths
Mrs Alta Dawson learned of the death of her aunt Mrs Florence Serruys of Palm Springs following a stroke. Sharon Kyler sang solo at a Helena concert. Townsend graduation featured Deena Holloway. Carol Lorenz returned from Carson City. Mrs Lloyd Richardson attended GM training in Salt Lake City. Alice Dunks moved to Boulder purchasing the McGough residence. Leslie Cox purchased the Taylor home. Ogren family to move to former Kalafatich property. Frank Carey attended Girl's Central High School graduation in Butte. Paul Bud Smith hosted a graduation class dinner and games.
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Boulder
Edward Kyler
Beverly
Mountain States Telephone Co
Helena
Sharon
Alta Dawson
W. A
Florence Serruys
Palm Springs
Calif
Serruys
William Kyler
Sandra Lorenz
Harold Lorenz
Carson City
Nevada
Lloyd Richardson
General Motors
Salt Lake City
Utah
Richardson
Mike Quinn
Salt Lake
Alice Dunks
Butte
John F. McGough
Leslie Cox
Lulu
Paul ‘Bud’ Smith
Paul T. Smith
Valley
Drummond News Items: Community Movements and Deaths
Julia Claw visits Drummond as relatives gather after the death of Julia Lemmons in Salinas California. Mass of Angels held for 7 year old Billie Jean Bignell at St Thomas Church Helmville. Residents attend graduations, relocations, and holidays across multiple states and towns including Helena Missoula Spokane and Bowman.
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Oliver
Salina
Vester
Big Fork
Paul Greany
Phil Struna
Rose Petersen
Malcolm Enman
M. W. Enman
Edna Peterson
Howard P. Bissonette
Corrinne Norton
Angels
Billie Jean Bignell
St. Thomas Church
Helmville
A. Bjerum
Missoula
Wagon Wheel Cafe
James Schulz
Jimmy
Susan
Bowman
N. Dak
Pierre
S. D
Many Listed for Honors At Twin Bridges School
Twin Bridges School honors lists show A and B roll students for the final six weeks and the full year. Named on the A list are Evelyn Boyd Judy Duffey Gary Nelson Norman Nelson Chris Nydam Mike Boyd Rick Dale Ed Tash Tana Cushman Diane Edwards Gary Giem Kevin David. B list includes Lauren Hull Bonnie Judd Helen Rendicker Jean Spear Norman Giem Robert Holt Marilynne Maddox Jane Spear Jack Spinear Nikki Nelson Clyde Carroll Beverly Jackson Mary Lemm Susan Boyd Rick Dale Loren Giem Tennie Smith Ed Tash Tana Cushman Diane Edwards Dale Hunt Rick Reynolds Kevin Davis Marilyn Harkins Margaret Lott Marilyn Shires.
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Twin Bridges
Twin Bridges School
Evelyn Boyd
Judy Duffey
Gary Nelson
Norman Nelson
Chris Nydam
Mike Boyd
Rick Dale
Ed Tash
Tana Cushman
Diane Edwards
Gary Giem
Kevin David
Lauren Hull
Bonnie Judd
Helen Rendicker
Jean Spear
Norman Giem
Robert Holt
Marilynne Maddox
Jane Spear
Jack Spinear
Nikki Nelson
Clyde Carroll
Beverly Jackson
Jim Sawyer
Mary Lemm
Jane McMillin
Diana Mercer
Barbara Ray
Betty Reid
Gerald Seyler
Claire Walsh
Linda Banks
Vicki Bohan
Susan Boyd
Diane Gall
Loren Giem
David Lancaster
Marian
Tennie Smith
Dale Hunt
Rick Reynolds
Kevin Davis
Marilyn Harkins
Margaret Lott
Marilyn Shires
Madison County Students Win Centennial Writing Awards
Virginia City and surrounding towns crown winners in the Centennial writing contest held during winter. Winners span high school and intermediate grades with separate awards in essay short story poetry and play across Ennis Sheridan Virginia City Harrison Twin Bridges Alder and other communities.
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Virginia City
Deneice Keller
Ennis
Barba Rowe
Harrison
Jeannie Tilton
Sheridan
Helen Rendicker
Twin
Bridges
Sue Bergstrom
Madison County
Les Jasmann
Helen Edwards
Hughie Call
A. B. Guthrie
Paul Grieder
Naomi Lane Babson
Marian Place
Dale White
Jo Sykes
Virginia Burlingame
Virginia M. Struble
Jessie
Jody Wortman
Drew Kelly
Donna Neis
Margaret Moore
John Brook
Har
Hall School holds eighth grade commencement ceremony
Four Hall elementary eighth graders received diplomas at Friday evening exercises. James Schulz spoke on its up to you. Principal Montana Hanisen introduced the class and presented diplomas to Robert Fischer valedictorian Martin Olson salutatorian Judith Schenks and Larry Seeman. The school choir sang God of Our Father with Marjorie Bray and Becky Lund on piano.
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HALL
James Schulz
Montana Hanisen
Stewart Hauptman
Robert Fischer
Martin Olson
Judith Schenks
Larry Seeman
Harrison School Commencement Exercises Held in Harrison Gym
Harrison school held commencement in the gym with Dr. Merrill Burlingame of Montana State College delivering the address. The junior and senior girls sang, the Whitehall octet performed, and Mrs. Alva Doris played piano. Diplomas were awarded by Robert Rice to seniors Judy Waller, John Hall, and Jim McCuaig, and to eighth graders James Mainwaring, Julian Sykes, Kay Dietrich, JoAnne Martin, Sandra Visser, Kenneth Shirley, Mark Brownback, Jackie Manley, David Hokanson, Greg Rice, David Grauman, Wayne Rowe, Cynthia Drake, and Linda Shorten. Refreshments followed, hosted by junior and seventh grade mothers.
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Harrison
Harrison Gym
Merrill Burlingame
Montana State College
Whitehall
Alva Doris
Robert Rice
Judy Waller
John Hall
Jim McCuaig
James Mainwaring
Julian Sykes
Kay Dietrich
JoAnne Martin
Sandra Visser
Kenneth Shirley
Mark Brownback
Jackie Manley
David Hokanson
Greg Rice
David Grauman
Wayne Rowe
Cynthia Drake
Linda Shorten
Boulder Rotary hears of microwave radio demonstrations
A. E. Eckes of Mountain States Telephone showed line-of-sight microwave radio signals to Boulder Rotary members using lab equipment. The demonstration explained beam focusing, bending around corners, and wave guide transmission with a record modulated by electrical currents. J. R. Swanson assisted, George L. Sherry arranged the program.
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Boulder
A. E. Eckes
Mountain States Telephone
Helena
Eckes
J. R. Swanson
George L. Sherry
Trail Riders Host Invita tional O Mok See and Rodeo Dates
Trail Riders of Boulder host an Invitational O Mok See today with contenders from seven cities. Local High School Rodeo set for July 15 and 16. Tom Brown defends All Around Cowboy title with prior wins in cutting horse, bulldogging, and roping.
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Boulder
Boulder River
Tom Brown
Jefferson County High School
Jim Wing
Lloyd Richardson
Sheridan Fire Department Plans Centennial Square Dance Festival
At a Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department meeting arrangements were set for a June 29 Centennial Square Dance Festival at the Sheridan gym. The event is sponsored with the Golden Nuggets Square Dance Club, featuring the nationally known County Cousins. Two fire department delegates were named to attend the state fire convention in Glasgow June 6-8.
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Sheridan
Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department
Golden Nuggets Square Dance Club
County Cousins
Tellvision
United States
Glasgow
Lima Visitors Around town share news of travels
Lima residents report visits and travel to relatives and friends across Idaho and Nevada. Marion Hungate and Merton McCurdy hosted family gatherings. Tom Williams and family moved to Oakland after visiting Lima. Others traveled to Albion Manhattan Idaho Falls Missoula and Las Vegas for graduations funerals and family visits.
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Lima
Marion Hungate
Lake View
Merton McCurdy
Tom Williams
Merton Williams
Oakland
Calif
Tom Sloan
Idaho Falls
Felix Hennity
Myrtle Peterson
Jack Hutchinson
Albion
Idaho
William Bates
Blackfoot
Ruben Moses
Dorothy Bittick
Manhattan
Terry Wheeler
Marion Merrell
L. M. Philfner
Philfner
Anna Brown
Dillon
Harold Foutz
Las Vegas
Nev
Foutz
Wendell Cluff
Sterling Graeter
Missoula
Howard Scott
Ted Renfro
Hilda Proctor
Graduation at Fishtrap School Honors Wisdom and Nichols
Two graduates, Wisdom Jackson Della Ba con and Mary Ed Nichols, received diplomas from Fishtrap School. Ralph Nichols delivered the commencement address while the Rev. John Rex offered the invocation and benediction.
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Wisdom
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William Paul Cushman
Judith Marie Duffey
Jerry Allen Graham
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Gary Edward Holt
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Wisdom Cemetery Association
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Clyde Thompson
Roy Oliver
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Ruby Ranch
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Elmore
Minn
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Grangeville
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Tabor
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Post Falls
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Jean Wheeler
Billy Carey
Carol Shorten
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Carol Reich
Frank Brownback
Jessie Marsh
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Rhonda Steiner
Barry Bowersox
Kristie Sauerbier
Alder
Janet Stephens
Donna Blakeley
Anthony Bubhany
Shelly Eck
Joel Hunt
Monty Simonsen
Beth Ann Dixon
Addie Stiles
Mickey Neis
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