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The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
Jaycees
Taste Progress

The Junior Chamber Of Commerce
meeting last Thursday saw many mem
bers active and eager. Many new ideas
were put forth to be looked into and
some Of the old ones were initiated
into effect.
First on the list is the special
party open to the public at the WV
club March ID at 8 p. m.
The Richland county youth center
which is the highlight of the Jaycees
program is very fast maturing into
more than an idea. This project will
be watched and judged by everyone.
Full cooperation from all Jaycees and
other interested parties viii assure
its success.
The auto road-eo which is going to
be held this spring was discussed
This program is being put into effect
for the purpose of stressing the fact
that safety driving is a must.
The Sidney Eagles are in Anaconda
now pitting their skills against the resi-
of the best in the state. The Junior
Chamber Of Commerce wishes them
the high flying best of luck. IF you
can't be there to cheer them on dc
the best you can. Members of the
Jaycees and all other interested per
sons in the vicinity are urged to at
tend our meetings. Get active, Stay
active. Be an active member to YOU
club and community.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
|MOnsignOr Curtin
|HOnOreda Thinner

A testimonial dinner honoring Mon
signor c. J.. Curtin was attended by
some 200 friends and parishioners sun
day evening, February 20 at the St.
Philomena School gymnasium in Sid
ney. Father Curtin was elevated to
the rank o. Domestic Prelate with the
title of E~fa1signor. This title does
hollor not 3nly to the Right Rev.
Monsignor but also to his parishes Of
Sidney, Lambert, Fairview, Savage and
Richey, who are justly proud of him.
A number of eastern Montana clergy
attending this dinner were as fol-
lows: Rev. H. Altman of Glasgow,
Rev. d. DWyer of Glasgow, Rev. I.
Gedvilia of Glentana, Rev. A. Schulz
Point, Rev. J.. Kendrigan of Poplar,
Rev. A. Sorger of Scobey, Rev. c.
Gergen of Plentywood, Rev. D. Daley
of Medicine Lake, and Rev. J. Heretich
of Culbertson. Father H. Altman was
the principal speaker for the evening
and his comprehensive talk we'll COW
cred the high lights of Monsignor
Curtin's 35 years as pastor in this
area. The Master of Ceremonies, John
Marmon, also called upon M~onsignor's
former assistants, Rev. O'Reilly and
Rev. Daley who entertained with hui
morous incidents relative to their SER
vice in Sidney. Never to be outdone
in the humor department, Rev. J. Ken
drigan Of Poplar was called upon to
add his bit which he did to the de-
light of all present.
This was a covered dish dinner ar
ranged and served by the Ladies Of
the Altar Society and sponsored by
the Knights of Columbus.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
Valley Meat Co.
Plant Opening Is
Grand Success

over 700 people from Sidney and
surrounding territory visited the new
Valley Meat Co. packing plant for the
grand opening Monday, February %,
and Nick Hansen and his employees
were greatly pleased with the public
interest that made the event the grand
success it was. Miss Gertrude Mitten,
Valley Meat Co. secretary, helped well
come the visitors.
Visitors began arriving at 8 a. m.
and this continued throughout the day
with everyone showing an appreciative
interest in the splendid building and
modern meat processing facilities
which are complete in every detail to
provide this area with the finest small
packing plant in tAe northwest.
Mrs. Chris Hansen and Mrs. Fred
Hansen served doughnuts and coffee
throughout he day and Mr.. and Mrs.
Nick Hansen greeted the hosts OF
visitors, many of whom were friends
and acquaintance of long standing.
The first one to register was Frank
LaPlant who runs the roadside Choo
Choo Stop Inn at Malta and has
bought meat from Mr.. Hansen ever
since he established his slaughter
BUS wholesale meat business in 1912
Other outside visitors were there tc
congratulate Mr.. Hansen on his enter
prise in building the fine new modern
ly equipped plant and wish him un-
measured success in its future opera
ton.
Mr.. Hansen in this connection wishes
to express the appreciation OF himseli
and the Valley Meat Co. personnel fol
the large and responsive attendance a
the grand opening of the new packing
house which is now inful operation anc
ready to accommodate anyone havins
meat to cut and wrap or completely
process.
The opening of this modern packing
plant marks a milestone in the prog,
ress of the livestock industry in ths
Sidney area.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
Outstanding Speakers, Timely Topics
AT Town-COuntry Institute Sessions

The first annual Town and
Country Farm Institute has been
acclaimed most successful because
Of the outstanding speakers on
timely subjects of interest to all
connected with agriculture in this
area. Approximately 400 individu-
al farmers and wives registered
in addition to about $50 towns
people. Snow blocked roads and
sub-zero temperatures seriously
affected attendance but from 100
to $50 attended each individual
session.
According to members Of the
Richland County Planning Board,
the program was outstanding and
such an institute should be a must
for next year. Chamber Agricul-
tural Committee members have
also voiced the same opinions.
The speakers this year were all
claSsed as excellent and farmers
attending expressed their prefer
ence for topics of local agricultur-
al interest. Arthur Anderson,
chairman of the Agricultural
Planning Board opened the session
Thursday morning and in closing
the session Friday expressed very
favorable comments from attend
ers for the good program.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
Sugar Factory
Personnel HOnOrs
Retiring Associates

Five employees of the Sidney Holly
sugar factory who were retired at
the conclusion of the last campaign
were honored at a stag party spon-
sored by the Sugar Refiners Union at
the NYA hall Friday evening, Febru-
airy IL. All members of the factory
regular personnel were present.
Ed Adler, president of the Union,
presiding, introduced Jack Algiers,
factory superintendent, who presented
an Elgin watch to George Weather
ston, retiring assistant superintendent.
and a clock radio to Neils
X. Nielsen, master machinist
who helped build the factory in 1925.
Weatherston. assistant superintendent
for many years, has been with the
factory since it began operating in
1925. Adler presented travelling cases
to Ollie Barnes, boiler house foreman,
and julius Knopp and Daniel w. Pot
ter. retiring watchmen, all long time
employees. Marvin Woods succeeds
Weatherston as assistant superinten-
dent.
Cards and sound movies were enjoy
ed the rest of the evening. The group
was 50 impressed by the movies that
the Wnion voted to buy a protector
and screen for future occasions.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
Elk Secured For
Sportsman Banquet

A 300 pound dressed elk has been
purchased for the annual Richland
County S~portsmen's meeting. Ernie
Turner will serve the roast elk dinner
at the Moose hall, $50 p. M, Monday,
March IA.
Membership tickets are being mailed
out today to about 80 ticket sellers in
Sidney, Fariview, Lambert and Savage.
In Sidney an area drive viii be made.
Sellers in other are, Savage, Geo.
Eikhoff, Pat Murray; Lambert, Perish
Carter and Martin Lake; Fairview,
Orville Martin. Glenn Davidson and
Chef Foster.
The membership of 81 includes the
banquet. The program viii include
entertainment, prizes, films and a talk
by State Game Commissioner Manson
Bailey, Jr., of Glasgow. A special
membership price has been established
for farmers. Those missed in the ticket
drive can contact the Moose club, Vel
lowstone Lounge or Chamber of Com
merce office.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
RichIand County
Clubs To Observe
Natl All Week

Very soon now All club mem
bers throughout the nation will
be observing one of their big
events of the year-National All
Club Week. This year the dates
for National All Week are March
5 to 10 and club members in
Richland county will be taking
an active part.
One of the main purposes of
National All Club Week is to
focus attention on the value OF
All club work and the diversi-
fled program that it offers rural
youth. In addition to informing
the public about All, the weeks
activities also provide members
with a special occasion for taking
stock of past achievements and fol
making plans for the coming
years activities.
National All Club Week also
serves to create interest among
other rural young people in be-
coming members of a All club
and to enlist the services of more
public-spirited and youth-mindec
citizens as volunteer leaders.
AS a special observance of the
week more than half of RichlanC
county's "a clubs are planning
store window displays. The club.
will feature health, safety, anC
general Al club activities fol
their display themes. A specia
radio program will also be pre-.
sented by an adult leader and sew.
eral junior leaders on RichlanC
County All Club activities.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
LOCAL Al
CLUB RECEIVES
STATE RECOGNITION

Bozeman-The Lone Tree 4-H club
of Pondera county has been named
to receive the Montana Farm Bureau
federation plaque awarded annually
to the Montana al club which plans
and carries out a superior program
of work.
Three representatives of the club
viii be brought to the Montana Win
ter fair at Bozeman, March 5 to II,
where the plaque viii be presented.
Seven other 4-H clubs received hon
orable mention and they are: Mel
rose Thimblers, Beaverhead county:
Pioneer Sisters. Blaine county; Mt.
Blackmore, Gallatin county; Cardwell
Canaries, Madison and Jefferson coun-
ties; WESTERN FUNMAKERS, Rich
land county; West Butte club, Toole
county; Town and Country. Valley
county.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
rs vs.. Butte Bulldogs Tonight
Southern Divisional Tournament

Coaches T. w. Kangas and Don
Shading, Manager Johnny Car
rama and twelve players left
Glendive by rail Tuesday morn
ing for the trip to Anaconda and
the Southern Divisional Tourna-
ment.
The ten players making up the
tournament team are seniors
Chuck Frost, Virgil Hundtoft and
Frank Sherman; juniors David
Johansen, Pat Kelly, Flip Mischief.
Erwin Schmidt and Jerry Smith;
sophomores Grin Anderson and
Tom Quilting. Two other sophie
mores also making the trip but
not on the tournament team are
Bob Potts and Keith Winters.
Sidney, the defending division
al champions, will play their first
game tonight against Butte. The
other two clubs making up the
four team bracket are Glendive
and Bozeman. Sidney will play
one of these teams in their second
game.
The schedule for Thursday puts
Livingston VS.. Miles City at 200:
Glendive VS.. Bozeman at $3.50; Bill
lings VS.. Anaconda at 7:30 and
Sidney VS.. Butte at 900.
This is a double elimination
tourney with the top four clubs
competing in the State T'ourna-
ment along with the top four from
the Northern Divisional in Butte
March 1913.
Sidney's first game against
Butte Thursday night is expected
to be a tough one. Butte ha.
anything but an impressive rec
ord compiling only four wins ou-
of 18 conference games but ha,
shown considerable strength a
times. Included in their wins are
victories over Helena and Billings
Being so close to home a large
aggregation is expected from
Butte which can be a terrifi,
morale builder for a team.
The Eagles in IL conference,
games have won nine while los
ing three. They rank fourth il
the Big Is and second to Living
ston IN divisional standings.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
Young Farmer
Winner Goes
To BOzernan

James Strack, local farmer and
rancher. was chosen the coTnmunity's
OUTSTANDING young farmer recently. it
was announced by Herbert Fisser,
chairman of the Sidney Jaycee agri-
culture committee. Strack is COM
peIlng IN n state competition at the
6ozeman Winter Fair where the state
winner viii be announced March Q.
from a List of 81 nominees, 5 final
lists were named who completed the
applications from which the final Sc
lection was made.
The five finalists included James
Strack. the winner. and Lyle Larson.
and Archie Strand. Other nominees
included Arnold Dige, Albert Gros-
k1nsky Jr., Arne Degn, Charles Hack
ley. Gene Wind, Herbert Fisser, Gene
Miller, Matt RaTnbur, Michael Ram
bur-. Albert Dige, David Steppler, Iver
1verSon, Charles BaSta, Lloyd Butka,
Franz Daniels, and Robert Hagler.
In l946 Mr.. Strack purchased 30 acres
OF irrigated land and in 1850 ne pur-
chased the land which he now has
INCLUDING 1875 acres of crop land and
BOB acres of rangeland.
Since that time he has established
an 0-year crop rotation system on his
irrigated land and developed his range
land SO that it now has a carrying ca
paclty of 4 acres per COW per month.
His house has been moved to a nevv
$3.50 AAA6 1&~A4 &
modelled. A. new well was dug to pro-
vide water for both he dwelling and
the ~corrals.
Strack has built a new barn and
completely rebuilt the corrals, making
3 small corrals for sorting and brand
ing and 2 large corTals for feeding
livestock.
He now has so head of cattle in his
livestock operation which will be
the approximate number of breeding
stock to be maintained ON his farm
unit.
Besides being a good neighbor in
his community, Mr.. Strack has con-
tributed much time and effort in many
agricultural, civic and church organi-
cations. Fol five years he has worked
as community committeeman at the
Richland County Fair and last year
was in charge of the new Fair De-
partment for Farm Invention and
Notifications.
He has been very active in the
Trinity Lutheran church. He is &
member of the board of directors Oh
the Sidney Water Users association
and a member of the County Agri-
cultural Planning Board. For two
years he was a member of the schoo
board for district 81.
All things considered, this is ar
outstanding example of one of Ameri
cas- outstanding farmers operating
typical family-size farm unit, where
family like the Stracks can prove tina
America is still the land of oppor
tunIty for our young farm people.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
IFNTEN
MISSION HELD

The Peoples C-Ongregational church
held a t~hree-day preaching mission
with the guest evangelist, the Rev.
John Tiff Of the Congregational church
at brentwood. His themes for the
three evenings were: The New Wine"
Monday. The New Wine of Hope;
Tuesday. 1.-The New Wine of Prayer" F.;
and Wednesday. The New Wine of
Be9utv." Special music was given
each evening with Mrs. Alvin Krey,
orpanist and the chOirs, Primary and
Junior directed by Mrs. L. J. Lee and
the Senior choir. directed by Mrs.
WAYNE Cumming, sharing the services
on Wednesday evening. a coffee hour
vvas held for all in the church base
ment with Mrs. Rodney Hanson, social
chairman in charge.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
Col. Ellington
To Speak At
Peoples Church

The Layman's Fellowship of
Peoples Congregational is hold
ing its first regular meeting Mon
day evening at 7:30, March 7. The
Savage and Crane Congregational
men are also invited SO that this
may be a Parish Laymen's Fell
lowship. Peter Tote, chairman
protein, will call the meeting to
order; James Putnam will give
the invocation, and Col. A. A. Ed
ington will be the main speaker.
He toured China and has seen
more of China than most men
Games will follow with lunch be-
ing served by Peter Tote and
Rodney Hanson.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
Marrnan Building
Houses Chamber
Office and Others

The Sidney Chamber of Com
merce, Federal Crop Insurance Of
flee and a new firm, Sidney Mill
work Company, r now moved
into the Marman building located
on the corner adjacent to the
Reynolds Grocery.
The Chambers completely re-
decorated offices occupy the front
part of the building on 1913 End
Ave. S. E. According to Chamber
officials, the public and member
ship is invited to inspect the new
space. The new facilities will give
the Chamber a good convenient
location to perform better service
to the membership as well as to
students, farmers and the many
other individuals who are given
many services by the Chamber.
The Federal Crop Insurance
office, under the direction of Ray
Whiting, will be located in the
Northeast office of the building
The location offers good parking
facilities and will be convenient
for farmers.
The Sidney Millwork Company
occupies the west part of the
building with their entrance facing
south. This new firm is a partner
ship between B. d. Ness and Clail
L. Evanson, capable of producing
anything in woodwork. This shoI
is being equipped with a complete
line of wood working equipment
The outside of the Marman Build.
ing will be redecorated this sprinI
according to plans announced b.
John Marman.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
TOWN N
INSTITUTE
mrs. Guy RoSS)

Charles Jarrett, master of cere-
monies introduced Arthur An
derson, chairman of the Richland
County Agricultural Planning
Board, who welcomed the guests.
E. B. Duncan, agricultural de-
velopment agent for the Great
Northern Railway at st. Paul,
spoke on agriculture of Tomor-
row." He showed the need for in
creased production to keep pace
with increasing population. He
stated that 1854 was not too bad
for the farmers, although not as
good as 1852 and forecast that
1855 would be about the same as
last year. He predicted that by
1856 farmers will be through the
adjustment period. He added that
labor's demand for a guaranteed
wage might cause a strike in the
automobile industry, which could
seriously curtail buying power
and cut consumption Of consumer
goods.
Following his speech, HUI Will
hanson, president of the Sidney
Junior Chamber of Commerce,
presented a plaque to Richland
county's outstanding young farm
err, James Strack, who will enter
the state contest at the Winter
Fair at Bozeman.
The DeSautel Sisters trio sang
Down by the Riverside" and
yours"
Second speaker on the morning
program was DR.. Leon Johnson,
professor of chemistry research at
Montana State College, who spoke
on "How Agricultural Research is
Connected With Chemistry" DR..
Johnson pointed out how research
has developed new crops and in
creased yields. He stated that the
research for hybrid corn cost
SIS, 900, 1000 but that one years
crop had added a billion dollars to
corn value. He mentioned that the
state experiment station in Mis-
souri, costs $14,00O,0 900 a year, but
that one crop developed there
lespidelia, has returned 10 times
that sum. He added that one
years use of h%erbicides more thar
paid for all the research it took
to develop them.
Business spends 2 per cent o.
its income on research, agriculture
only .04 of l per cent" johnson
stated. "Al research is born from
an idea and ideas are hard Il
come by" Lester Mcmillan, chair.
man of the Experiment Station
Planning Board introduced DR.
Johnson.
At the afternoon session, Dan
Price, secretary of the Chambe.
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03

In compiling this record Sid
ney has scored IT'S points for a
64.6 game average as compared
to their opponents $50 points for
a 54.8 average.
Coach Kangas isn't making any
predictions for this IL game tour
ney. Prior to the teams depar-
ture Tuesday the Sidney mentor
said: "Of the three bottom teams,
Butte, Miles City and Bozeman,
I believe we have drawn the
toughest. If we get by the Bull
dogs we will probably face Glen
dive Friday night. We know those
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
To the Taxpayers
OF Richland Co:

Assessment of real and person prop
erty begins h first Monday of March.
The State Board of Equalization has
asked all counties for a POO increase
in assessable value this year. This in
crease does not include all property.
The intentions of the State Board are
to raise the values of property which
lave been low through the years.
They especially stressed household
goods, equipment, livestock and in
ventorieS of merchandise.
Forms are being mailed to all the
taxpayers. They are to be filled out
and mailed to the assessors office
within Is days or you may call in
person and give in your assessments.
If they are not received in the allOt-
ted time the law provides that esti-
mates may be made from inventories
and records which we may obtain
from other sources These forms are
not your assessments but your assess
ments will be figured from them and
a copy mailed to you. IF rrorS are
found in this list they may be COR
rected by the assessor at any time
before the second Monday in July at
which date the values are turned over
to the county clerk. Thereafter only
the County Board of Equalization can
correct the same.
The Board of County Commissioners
will meet on the third Monday of
July as a County Board of EquaIza-
later thar the second Monday in Au-
gust and all corrections should be
made by this time.
There will be a slight raise on all
business lots in Sidney. Lands irri-
gated under the Savage and East
Side Pumping Projects will also be
raised in value this year.
Mrs. Evelyn Sorensen and Art Abe
lein will be deputies again this year.
BY having your forms filled and
ready to hand to them much time win
be saved. If o have not already done
so. mail them soon.
I want to thank the taxpayers for
their fine cooperation the past year,
hoping that they may again this year
give US the same assistance.
E.. r. Poff,
Assessor.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03

Attendance prizes awarded each
day included four Hudson Bay
wool blankets, four knife sets and
four towel sets. The special enter
tainment each day was enjoyed by
all and on Friday a good crowd
visited the outstanding State Col
lege display in the Lalonde ball
room. Coffee and doughnut ses-
sions each morning were most
popular.
The Sidney herald., 1955-03-03
THE WEATHER
BY Eastern Montana Div.
Experiment Station
Dollar Dave Reminder

Sidney business firms are asked to
plan now for Sidney Dollar Days, FRI
day and Saturday, March 10 and 19.
Dollar specials are TO be featured in
as many service and retail firms as
Is possible. Further particulars win
he sent TO the business firms from
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-02-23
Robby Carruth
Wins Award

Robby Carruth was winner oil
the award given by Piggy Wig.
gly Saturday for answering the
Question correctly on Grandma
Wis Story hour over radio sta
ton WTAB.
The question was-"What Kind
of An Animal?" The clues -
Lives in more different count
rieS and places than any other
animal; no animal has been OF
greater service to man; has a
bad reputation among many
people; has a history that goes
back to Abraham; gives us dairy
products and meat; from parts
of this animal are made gloves,
shoes, Shovcls and rugs. Answer
Goat.
Grandma vi, Mrs. F. F.
Thompson, concludes the Story
Hour program each Saturday
with u question. The child an
Swering the question correctly
in writing and taking it to the
Peggy Wiggly first is declared
the winner for the week.
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1955-02-23

(58-52).
The lis rerord posted by the
boys is an enviable when one
considers the loss of sharp
shooting forward Charles Mills
who entered the Army during
the Christmas vacation.
Experienced Guard Brooks
Mills Shouldered the majority OF
the scoring burdens and did a
commcndable job as he hit a
better than Is points per game
average. The scrappy little guard
was the key to holding the Dew
lis together and often provides
the extra punch needed for a
victory.
Probably the most improv-
ed" honors should go to a lad
who was following in the shad-
ows of Charles Mills. Johnny
Bruton proved his worth soon
after filling Mills shoes. AL
though not a high-scoring play
er, he has been a consistent per-
former.
The Devils were victors in
contests with Nakina (54-52),
Evergreen (45-42), Chadbourn
(39-33), Bladenboro (61-48),
Nakina (48-45). Evergreen (54-
42). Williams (46-3O), Williams
(50-29), Raeford (45-34), Blad-
enboro 1882 and Lumberton
(52-50). Losses were to White
vile (67-57, Lumberton (56-
49, Chadbourn (65-58), White
vile (66-63) and Clinton (72-
49,.
With the wraps in waiting for
this years cage season, Coach
Diamont is very optimistic abou,
next season.
1--WE should have a much bet
ter season next year although il
hurts anytime you lose such per-
formers as Jack Cox, Jerry Cart
rette. Brooks Mills, LaVerne
Spivcy, Alice Ann Horne, Betty
Willoughby, and Lou Foy
Watts said Coach Diamont.
There's little doubt, regard
less of the record, that the local
cagers have learned a lot about
basketball and craftsmanship
The latter is tht only thing that
can be taken from school days
so the season must be consider
ed highly successful.