The Poplar Shopper 1976-08-27

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AUGUST 27, 1976
JOHN WITTE RESUMES BANK DUTIES
John Witte is bock in his old job of President and Managing Officer of Traders State Bank of Poplar.  John will be here full time in Poplar during much of the balance of the year and will also be bringing another Loan Officer with hirr him.
John has always maintained his strong interest In Traders State Bank, its staff and the people of this area and is anxious to get back in the swing of things in Northeast Montana.  He is already planning some remodeling of the bonk building to meet the needs brought on by the growth of the bank.
Jim Witte, who has been managing the bank for the past two years, was offered a position as Director of a Rehabilitation Center for the Blind Adults in Des Moines, Iowa. Jim had taught in that Center precious to coming to Poplar eight years ago.
YOUTH FAIR AUG. 26-28
T\ Roosevelt County Youth FJ r will be held Aug. 26 tffrough 28th in Culbertson, Montana.
Culbertson has made several improvements for the Fair since it has been permanently established as the Youth Fair site and are planning more improvements in the future. The Fair will remain a Youth Fair rather than a commercial event where youth will be recognized for their achievements .
Some exhibition categories for this years fair as in the past include livestock, crops, horticulture, 4-H enviorn-ment, woodworking, entomo logy, range management. Future Farmers of America, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and *elf determined projects. Corstructing booths and entering exhibits is scheduled for Aug. 26 from Noon till 11 p.n and from 7 to 9:30 a. m. on the 27th t deadline for the exhibits is 9:30 a.m Aug. 27 after which time judging will start.Aug. 28th events start at 9 a.m. and concludes with the Dress Revue at 2:30 p.m.
HARVEST HAZARD    25th ANNUAL
NOTICE
As of September 1st, 1976, Billings Gazette paper carriers will be collecting one month in advance from all customers who wish the Gazette delivered to their door. This is to insure the carrier and the Gazette of prompt payment. Thank you for your help.
Harvest is progressing well, the crop is above average and weather has been favorable for harvesting. The dry harvesl weather brings a hazard condition that all farmers are aware of and most have made some preparation for -FIRE-with heavy tall stubble and a good grass growth the problem is even larger than normal. Last week I witnessed the concern and the togetherness that farmers have when an emergency such as fire occurs. Within minutes a fire fighting group of 8 to 10 were on hand to help extinguish the fire. The citizens band radio would have brought more help had the need arose. Fortunately the burned area was stubble surrounded on three sides by summer fallow. Not far away was unharvested grain and hundreds of acres of excellent range.
After this incident I visited wi with other farmers and discusse ed their emergency fire preparations-he re are some of their comments: "We keepa a tractor and plow or one way ready to go"  "My 300 gallon spray tank is full of water on the spray pickup" "Shovels, fire paddle and wet sacks have been used many times and are ready to go but we would rather see everyone use the extra precautions and not let fire start."
Perhaps this last comment was the most important but the concern and readiness is there Thenks to our 'think ahead farm people.
OIL CELEBRATION
The 25th Annual Oil Discovery Celebration starts Aug. 26 with Camping Day taking place on Aug. 25 (Wednesday! and goes through Aug. 29th. This 25th Anniversary Celebration is in honor of all the past Princesses of the Oil Discovery Celebrations. The American Legion Park is the site of the Celebrations Ceremonies. Give Aways, Dancing Contests and daily rations.
Parades will be held on Sat. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. This years Princess is Doreen Longee, daughter of Irma Longee . Her attendants are Janet Culbertson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Greek Culbertson and llona Jo Youpee, daughter of Mr. LeRoy Youpee Flag Bearer is Bobby Dean Buckles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buckles, Sr. The 1976 officers are: Advisor, Pat Byrd, President, Craig Smith, Vice-Pres. Don Moran, Drum Keeper, LeRoy Pomoney, T-O-Tepee, Fayda Simmens, Sec-Treas., George Ricker, Jr., Most Singers, Badland Singers, Junior Princess, Maureen Droszt, Junior Attendant, Pamela Buckles, Junior Attendant, Sherry Browning
PRINCESS
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Pictured above are Sandy Hann & Sons Custom Combiners in action on the Skulason Moe Farm. All Allis Chalmers with a 24 ft. cut. They average 550 acres a day. The Honn operation is from Hanston Kansas.
DOREEN LONGEE
ATTENDANT
FLAG BEARER
JANET CULBERTSON
ATTENDANT
ILONA JO YOUPEE