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Smyrna times., 1957-08-22
Music at the Farmers Bank

Patrons of the Smyrna Office OF
the Farmers Bank of the State
of Delaware are aware of the re-
laxed atmosphere when they en-
ter to transact their business
with background of soft music
The music which originates from
Philadelphia is heard during the
second and fourth fifteen minutes
of each hour and is provided by
the Muse-Art Corporation and re-
ceived by radio.
Smyrna times., 1957-08-22
PARAPLEGICS
TO STAGE SHOW
Legion to Present One of
Americas Most Unusual
Stage Shows
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

One of Americas most unusual
stage shows will arrive in Smyr-
ma to be presented next Thursday.
August 20, at the High School
Auditorium. The title of the show
is Hell on Wheels" and it's the
story of three lusty lads confined
to an Army hospital. The per-
formers play their parts with
most emphatic realism because,
you see, they really are confined
to wheelchairs. The major parts
are played by paraplegics. How
ever, this is not story about
paraplegics; the audience will
hardly realize that these men
really can never walk again. In
fact, in the make believe world
of show business portrayed in the
story, everybody will soon be out
of the hospital and fit as a fiddle,
Meantime, though, they are bor-
ed; very bored. They dream of
home and gals and mothers but
termilk biscuits and hot rods and
picture shows. One Rocky Reece
wheels in at this point and things
begin to pop when Rocky plots
with each to play rough prac-
tical joke on the other. A tre-
mendous comedy situation devel-
ops when Rocky and Chuck de-
eide to frame Steve into believ-
ing he has gone crazy, At the
same time a love story develops,
but this is not love at first sight,
it's love by first letter, because
this is mail order romance. In
this situation the culprit becomes
a little frightened when things
start getting serious and Sally
wants a picture; so he conceives
the idea of sending the other fell
lows picture. This is all very
funny to Rocky and Steve until
Sally's outraged brother Frank
arrives on the scene and then it
becomes most unfunny to the per-
petrators of the joke, but ex-
tremely funny and tense for the
audience. The show is climaxed
with a tremendous surprise. The
part of Frank is played by the
only man in the cast who can
walk in real life. Sally will be
played by a local girl. Specialties
by members of the cast will be
an added attraction. Hell on
Wheels" is produced by a Los
Angeles, Cal. organization, who
has made it their business to seek
out talented paraplegics and train
them in this profession even
though hey will never be able to
walk again. The movement has
caught on nationally and the de-
mand for Hell on Wheels" has
become very widespread. The
David c. Harrison Post No. IA,
American Legion feels very for
tunate to obtain this show. In
addition to being very entertain
ing it is inspiring, indeed, to see
these fellows filling a schedule of
performances all over America
which is so fast and grueling that
it would discourage the strongest
man among us; but they do it
with a smile. They deserve the
wholehearted support of this COM
munity with your attendance OF
their performance and your ap-
plause. The proceeds will be used
for local youth activities. Tickets
may be obtained through Legion
members and Auxiliary members
Also on sale at the door night OF
show.
Smyrna times., 1957-08-22
Town Manager Recuperating

Town Manager Rex D. Gilmore
is recuperating at his home fol-
lowing an operation at Kent Gen.
eral Hospital, Dover, on Wednes-
day, August z. He returned from
the hospital at the end of a
weeks stay and is expected to be
able to resume his duties in the
near future.
Smyrna times., 1957-08-22
ROTARY HEAD
TO VISIT HERE
Herbert w. Let's, District
Governor to Make His
Official Visit
TO ADDRESS CLUB

The Smyrna Rotary Club will
be host at its meeting next Thurs
day night to Herbert w. Let's,
governor of the 764th District of
Rotary international, who is max
ing his annual official visit to
each of the 55 Rotary Club in
Southern New Jersey and Della
Smyrna times., 1957-08-22
Cancer Detection Center

The State Board of Health Can
GER Detection Center will be in
Smyrna on September 20 at the
Health Unit, E. Commerce st.
This service is for women 25 years
of age and over, and is available
only through appointment. Call
Smyrna 3091 for appointments.
Smyrna times., 1957-08-22
SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MEET
Set Date of Referendum for
Additions and RenOva-
tiOns to Schools
BUILDING PROGRAM

The Board of Education of the
Smyrna Special School District in
its regular meeting last week ap-
proved additional personnel for
the district, made certain changes
in cafeteria operation, and accept
ed bids for improvements and re-
novations to the science rooms.
Chief among the actions of the
board was the setting of the date
of the referendum for certain ad-
ditions and renovations to the
High and Elementary Schools of
the district. The board unani-
mously approved the various leg
al steps required for a referen-
dunn on October to approve is
suance of $360,0O0 worth of local
bonds, the districts share in a
100000 building program. This
is part of total building pro-
gram of S45000,000 for schools
throughout the state. The board
examined the work that has been
done on the home economics room
and approved payment of three
fourths of the amount due, pend
ing completion of the entire job.
The board approved changes in
cafeteria operation, including the
appointment of Mrs. Marie Downs,
formerly cafeteria manager of the
high school, as cafeteria manager
for the district in charge of cafe
terra operation; and the appoint
ment of Mrs. Ethel Urian as cafe
terra manager in charge of finan-
cial operation of the cafeterias.
Seven bids were received for case
cabinets, display cases, science
tables, instructors table, and
fume hood for the science rooms.
During the past year an addition
al room has been used for science
work, but was never properly
equipped. This room will now be
equipped with science tables, an
instructors demonstration table,
and necessary storage. Cabinets
and a fume hood will be added to
the existing laboratory. Delcraft
Cabinet Company of Dover was
successful bidder for cabinets in
both the laboratory and science
room, and Southern Equipment
Company was successful bidder
for 18 science tables, instructors
table and fume hood. Nine appli-
cants were received for the GUS
todial vacancy. John Wassall, fore
man at Wilson Cabinet Company,
was appointed. Hazel Lockerman,
presently district fireman, was ap-
pointed chief custodian of the high
school, replacing Benjamin Scor-
ah whose retirement becomes ef-
fective September 1st. The board
approved the budget for the COM
ing year as presented by the sup
erintendent. The board appointed
the following persons to fill exist
ing teacher vacancies: Harvey l..
Price, agriculture, replacing Leon
ard Hitch; and Miss Minnie Keen,
junior high school mathematics,
new position due to increased en-
rollment. Superintendent Kirk an
nounced that Mrs. Kay Vaughn
has decided to return as teacher
of 9th grade, and Mrs. Doris
Jackson will return as part-time
home economics teacher to enable
Miss Theresa Brutto to assist
part-time in art at the element
ary school. The district has been
unsuccessful in securing an art
teacher for the elementary school
to relieve the pressure of work of
the present teachers. The district
is also searching for CONNER
cial teacher. The board approved
CONTINUED on Page Four)
xyopoan for Rafter Cox,aron,ant
Smyrna times., 1957-08-22
CLAYTON School Board Elects

At regular meeting of the
Clayton School Board of Trustees,
Mrs. Margaret r. Hackman was
unanimously reelected chairman.
This is the last year of Mrs.
Hackman's four-year term in Of
fee and her second successive
year as chairman. She has five
children presently enrolled in the
Clayton School. Other members
of the school board are DR.. Rich
ard w. Comegys, Harry Moor,
and G. Francis Downs. c. F..
Metzler, principal, was elected
clerk of the board.
Smyrna times., 1957-08-22
Blacliston's Church Homecoming

A meeting of the board of trus-
tees of Blacliston's Methodist
Church was held at the home of
the president, Mrs. Laura Myers
to arrange for the annual home
coming service at the old church
on Sunday, Sepe. 10. More de-
tails will be released in the near
future.
The Sidney herald., 1957-01-31

Mrs. Alfred Frederickson left
today for Minneapolis to attend
funeral services for her mother,
Mrs. Laura Grunnet, who passed
away at her home there following
a lingering illness.
The Sidney herald., 1957-01-31
Kiwanians Hear
of c. Fieldman
Talk by State

The Kiwanis Club was honored
with the following guests: R. w.
Russian, Great Falls; George Bat
terson, Sidney Credit Bureau and
Bill Goss, Student Kiwanian.
Matt Dasinger introduced the
guest speaker, Art Baker, and
Herb Kincaid, vice president of
the State Chamber of Commerce.
Art, who is the fieldman, gave a
report to the Chamber on How
and What To Do to Increase the
Tourist Trade in our great of Mon
tana." He said that the tourist
trade for 1855 brought ninety mil
lion dollars into the state and last
year should be ten million more
and that all this means more cir
culating dollars that Montana
would not have otherwise. He
gave some new ideas on how to
increase this trade and asked for
greater support to the state Cham
Der.
The Sidney herald., 1957-01-31
Sidney Jaycees
Annual Dinner
Saturday Night

The Sidney Junior Chamber OF
Commerce will hold their second
annual banquet Saturday night,
February 2 at the Lone Tree Inn
starting at $50.
Following a social time a buff
fet style dinner will be served
with the evenings program inn
mediately after.
Numerous awards will be pre-
scented at this annual affair. A
highlight of the evening will be
the announcement of Sidney's
outstanding young man of 1855
who will receive the Distinguished
Service Award. This person will
be selected by a group of judges
not Jaycees from nominations
submitted by the various organ
izations in Sidney. The recipient
of this honor need not be a mem
Der of the Jaycees.
In addition recognition will be
given to the outstanding worker
in the organization and committee
chairman for the year 1856.
During the program part of the
evening the Jaycee Octet will
sing.
Tickets have been mailed to
all Jaycee members. The money
can be turned in at the door Sat-
night if you haven't al
ready done so.
The Sidney herald., 1957-01-31
Farmers Wanted
For No. Dakota
Irrigation Visits

Three teams of farmers includ-
ing wives are wanted for visits to
North Dakota areas where irri-
cation development is under con-
~sideration. Last year several from
the Lower Yellowstone made trips
to North Dakota and appeared at
numerous public meetings.
Oscar Berg, secretary-treasurer
of the Missouri Souris Associa-
ton, conferred here Wednesday
with Holly Sugar, Chamber of
Commerce and Lower Yellowstone
Irrigation officials in regard to
securing teams for informal home
visits in early March. According
to Berg, expenses can be arrang-
ed for and North Dakota farm
ers are anxious to meet and
visit with local people in regard
to irrigation farming.
Anyone interested is asked to
contact the Holly field man,
of Commerce office or
the Irrigation Project office. Berg
plans to return here about Feb
ruary 8 to complete arrangements.
Berg also indicated that teams of
four people are wanted and visits
would be made to the Harvey
and Northeastern Minot areas.
The Sidney herald., 1957-01-31
Eagles Split Two; Play
Two on Road This Week

and Grin Anderson and Tom
Quilting 10 each.
Coach Kangas cleaned his bench
the last period and a half as ii
players saw action. Lewistown,
seeing the situation hopeless, also
played their subs the final period,
In the preliminary the Sidney
B team came from behind to win
another thriller this time from
A~rnegaard, N. D., 58-57. Sidney
led 1914 and 1924 the first
two periods. Arengaard took the
lead F-41 going into the final
quarter. Brent Potts led all scor-
ers with 10 and Gene Kaufman
made 10. For the losers Stencil
jem had 16.
In an afternoon game the Sid
ney freshmen stopped the Arne-
gard B team 68-25.
Laurel So, Sidney IS
Saturday night a smooth work
ing Locomotive five proved to
the local Eagles that they can
be beat and even on their home
court. Sidney found themselves
on the short end of the score on
their familiar court for the frs.
time since last spring. Maybe the
Eagles were off form which they
certainly were, but the Laurel
club showed the best exhibition
of basketball any visiting team
has displayed here this year.
Sidney with their poise intact
started the action as though thus
one too was going to be a romp.
However, after trailing is to 8
at the end of one Laurel kept
pecking away at the Sidney lead
and finally tied it up "a all with
less than two minutes remaining
in the half. The next bucket was
theirs and they were never to be
headed again.
The Eagles were never out of
the game although they trailcd
by as much as eight points at
times. Laurel led 28 to rs at half
time and As to 80 at the end of
three.
CONTINUED on page 81
The Sidney herald., 1957-01-31
Sidney Schools Building
Plans Advanced by Board

The Sidney Board of School
Trustees met in special session
Monday, January 28th, with
school trustee representatives
from the rural school districts Of
the Sidney high school district.
The purpose of the meeting was
TO consider the proposed building
expansion program of the Sidney
schools and to take such official
action thereon as the group DEEM
ed advisable.
After thorough discussion the
combined boards unanimously
passed two motions as follows:
/. To call a Sidney high school
district special levy election on
April 8, 1857. for the purpose Of
voting on the question of levying
approximately ~ mills or $685.
100000 to enlarge and equip the
Sidney high school vocational ag-
riculture building and,
2. To encourage and approve
the circulating of a bonding Pc
tition in the Sidney high school
district in the amount of $191,500
for the purpose of paying the
Sidney H. S. Districts share of
a Junior high school (161, 100000
and for remodeling and furnish
ing the senior high school, $780,
000.00).
The regular board of school
trustees of School District No. 5
The Sidney herald., 1957-01-31
National Guard
Gives More Value
For Tax Dollar

These are days of stress and
strain on the family budget as
the tax 6eadline approaches. Like
all who pay for something, we ex-
pect to get the most we can for
our money.
With the international situation
such as it is, n of the prime
national requirements is a strong
military force, strong enough to
deter any ideas or designs on the
freedom we enjoy as citizens of
the United States.
When you are big you can tell
them, when you are little, you
have to persuade them and the
act of persuasion may result in
wear and tear on the nose and
knuckles.
Needless to say, nose and knuck-
les hurt, SO it appears that the
best course is to be big enough.
To be big enough, we have to
have military force and a big
military force costs money, tax
dollars. Your National Guard aug
ments the power of the regular
forces SO that a large standby
military force is not needed.
The result, more for your tax
dollar. Your tax dollar also does
double duty for the National
Guard has a dual mission: /. A
local organization ready for action
when disaster strikes; Q. A mill
tary organization trained to defend
the nation in time of national
emergency.
Your tax dollar is being re-
turned to the community in mon
eys paid out for Guard activities
and to local individuals. All this
money spent locally primes the
buying power and promotes bus
mess. Bargains are hard to get
but there is one in taxes for the
National Guard.
Captain D. c. Baker,
Co. A, Armored Regt.
The Sidney herald., 1957-01-31

then unanimously passed two mo
tons as follows:
/. To call a School District No
5 special levy election on April
8, 1857, for the purpose of voting
on the question of levying ap-
proximately 10 mills or $4,000
to furnish six classrooms in the
Elementary School and,
2. To encourage and approve
the circulating of a bonding pc
tition in School District No. S in
the amount of $196, 900, for the
purpose Of paying School District
No. SIS share of a junior high
school.
AS soon as the bonding petitions
are circulated and found suffi-
cient, official action will be taken
to call a bonding election. Pres
ent plans for the building pro-
gram provide for the construction
of the elementary rooms and the
vocational agriculture building
this summer. Construction on the
junior high school would not be-
gin until the spring of 1858. Thus
the work to be financed by spe-
cial levies will be done and paid
for before the bonding cost and
work is started.
School enrolment forecasts are
for a 1919 increase in the fall of
1857. Much of this increase will
be brought about by a heavy in
flux of labor on the MDU power
plant. Eventually much of the
cost of these school improvements
will be paid by Montana
Dakota Utilities in as much as
the power plant is located in
both School District No. 5 and
Sidney high school district.
Nordquist and Sundall, Billings
architects have been retained to
do the engineering work on these
projects and plans on the elemen-
tary school and vocational agri-
culture sections are well advanced
and will be advertised for con-
tractors bids as soon as the levies
are given approval on April s.
The Sidney herald., 1957-01-31
County Coop
Credit Union
Holds Meeting

The Richland County Coopera-
tive Federal Credit Union held
its 18th annual meeting at the
NYA hall in Sidney Saturday
afternoon, January 26 with an
%sttcndance of about IS persons
from the Richlandy county and
Mckenzie county, N. D. areas
served by the Union.
James R. Taylor, field repre-
sentative for the Montana Credit
Union League of Great Falls, was
the guest speaker. Mr.. Taylor
spoke on the topic of Credit
Unions, State and National" He
explained the growth of the Cred
it Union movement, and stated
that there r presently 1873 of
the Unions in Montana, and 22,-
900 in the western hemisphere,
extending throughout North and
South America. Approximately
1900 new unions have been or
ganized during the past year.
Reports of various phases of
business for 1856 were also pre-
Sented showing an increase of
100000 in deposits or a gain of
20%. A dividend of go was also
announced, to be paid on all de-
posts.
Officers for 1857 were elected
at the business meeting. Chosen
were j. Harry Johnson, president;
Orvald R. Norgaard, vice presi-
dent; and David Clark, secretary
treasurer. These officers, together
with two trustees, directors VIM.
l.. Baue and Elmer E. Jensen,
make up the Board of the Union
Committees chosen were j. Olaf
Rasmussen, Ernest Ullman and
Lane named to the Credit
Committee, and Ward l.. Redlin,
Vernard Vanderhoof and Frank
Lassey, members of the Super
Committee.
Dinner was served at noon by
Mrs. Leslie Clark, and door prizes
we're awarded to the members.
The Sidney herald., 1957-01-31
Sportsman Annual
Committees
Are Named

The Richland County Sports
mems club directors, meeting this
week initiated plans to hold their
annual meeting sometime in
March. President Waldo Merrill
named nominating and banquet
committees.
The nominating committee in
cludes Chairman Buster Dotson,
A. C.. Paulson, Don Berg and Fay
Corkran. The banquet arrange
ment committee includes Chair
man Rex Smelser, Harold Chris
Jensen and George Eikhoff. The
directors decided on membership
rates to be 81 per member, SO
for man and wife, with a SIS fami-
ly membership to be sold when
EVER possible. The club plans to
try to secure buffalo for the din
ner.
The board also reviewed Cart
side Lake development that is
now completed and emphasized
the need for recreational facili-
ties this year. A master plan is
to be laid out. Bob Etzel of
Grandview was announced as the
county winner for the young
Montana conservationist contest.
Hubert Johnson is attending a
Wells Store meeting in
Duluth, Mimi, this week.
The Sidney herald., 1957-01-31
MVIV May Soon
Be Operating on
Limited Basis

The Missouri Valley Television
station may be on the air soon
despite the fact that the tower is
not completed.
According to a general an
nouncement to all directors of
MVTV, the Meyer Broadcasting
Company is willing to put up the
antenna and start broadcasting on
a limited basis.
Here's how they propose to do
it, according to Arley r. Bella,
MVTV president:
The antenna will be ground
mounted (erected on the ground
beside the building and tower
but not on top of the tower.) The
transmitter is switched on, and
television is on the air.
This is a temporary measure
to allow the transmitting equip
ment to be fully tested while
the crews await good weather to
complete the tower. Then, when
the tower is at full height $500
feet), the antenna is merely lift
ed to the top of the tower and
the station is on full time.
However, cautions Bella in his
letter to directors, an antenna
ground mounted" is merely 100
feet high. 1t will reach a limited
area, and many of the people
who will get good reception after
the completion of the tower may
not be within the receiving area.
The decision to follow the
procedure is left
to the directors. If they wish to
give the go-ahead sign, the trans
mitter a be putting out a sig
nal within a week, concluded
The Sidney herald., 1957-01-31

In spite of winning only one
OF two games last week end the
Sidney Eagles continue to lead
the pack in the Glass A confer
ence. After stopping Lewistown
70-49 Friday night for their ninth
victory the locals had the boom
lowered on them Saturday by
Laurel $685.. This was their sec
ond loss and now lead the con-
ference by just a half a game.
Great Falls Central who plays
Sidney here February 8 is now
resting strongly in second place
with an 80 record. This club
which the locals have already de-
feated once have improved a
great deal in the past few weeks.
In third place only one game
back of the leaders is Miles City
with a To record. In fourth is
Laurel and Hardin and then Bill
lings Central, the Eagles next
obstacles.
Friday nights action will put
the Sidney Eagles against the
Billings Central Rams at Billings.
The Rams lost 66-55 in their
game here and although they
have been up and down since
then they still are considered po-
tentially one of the best in the
league. In their 1882 win over
Havre last week their front line
scored SO points.
The Rams have done some
switching in their starting line
up in recent weeks. Larry Walsh
and Jim Neal are filling the for
ward positions. Bert Emery is at
center and Berry Cleary and Ken
start at guard. This
has been very effective
for the Billings outfit and is ex-
pected to give Sidney tough COM
petition.
Hardin has become the sur
team of the Glass A con-
ference. After taking a 75-47
beating here some weeks ago
they commenced to remain in
the win column more often than
expected. The Bulldogs currently
have a IA record and will be
especially tough on their home
court. Two weeks ago they stop
ped Miles City and the local Eag-
les know it takes a pretty good
club to do that. Their high scor-
ing Center, Larry Pretty Weasel
is averaging over rs points per
game and in him the locals may
have a bad headache. Two rough
games two nights in succession
should give the Eagles an idea
of how well they can stand the
such as the tournament in
March will provide.
Sidney leaves on this two game
road trip Friday morning. Coach
undecided at this writ
ng expects to take either 10 or
II players.
His squad which had its share
If injuries last week should be
n good physical shape. The
prained ankles are pretty well
lealed. The Sidney mentor re-
used to make any predictions on
he outcome this week but did
ay he expects this action to be
he toughest they've run up
gainst this season on the road.
'oth of these teams have proved
hey a handle the best on their
ONE courts.
idney 20. LewistOwn 40
Last Friday night it was a
ombination of mediocre play on
re part of the Sidney Eagles
nd ineffectiveness on the part of
he Lewistown Eagles as the To-
ais romped to an easy win 10
3. !,
The visitors were never in con- i
,ntion as Sidney led 17-9, 37-25
nd 55-35. S
The Sidney regulars played only |
lie first two and one-half quar-
rs but in that time four of them l
,ored in the double figures. c
lck Marion was high with IA '
by Bob Potts with Is {