The Poplar Standard : Voice of the oil city 1955-12-16

              County Taxes Paid Exceed '54 Figure
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pleased by w. u. Hanson. Rnosevell county treasurer, the October and November tax collection exceeds the 1954 collection by $232.462.77. This in-Creosst is larxely due to the oil production and net proceeds tax paid by Murphy corporation in the East Poplar oil Held.
1955 current real estate and personal property taxes paid during the month of October and November. 19".". were S968.431.99 as against a figure of S746.011.S6 for the same taxes in the same period a year ago.
Delinquent taxes paid this year during October and November amounted to S22.957.69 as against II2.9I5.28 for the MIDI period last year.
Total tax collections current real estate, personal and delinquent taxes paid during October and November. 1955. amounted to $991,-
389.91 whereas collection for the 1954 same period were $758.927.14 or an increase over a year ago in collection  of $232.462 77.
These taxes are now in the process of being distributed to the various funds according to tax form.
School district and county-wide high schools will receive the greater amount of the lax money as shown by levies.
The cities and towr. received their tax according to amount collected and levied for. as does the stale of Montana and special improvement districts, noied on tax notices and receipts. County taxes, collected as such, are distributed into the various funds such as: general fund; bridge: extension: poor: airport: library: land classification and appraisal. County road taxes are levied only on properly outside of incorporated town or city limits at a 10 mill levy.
Find Divided Opinion On U.S. Aid to Schools
One of the chief arguments against it comes from slate officials who believe that with federal
Because Poplar community r sidents and school officials are no pondering the question of furth
school construction and ways and ] aid may come federal control, fund.* for sr^h�ng,  T   neccssap!   Backers of federal school con-Standard' thlf week*Tese0n;s ''- ^ "� ��* *
part, an analysis of the question of federal aid to schools by the Associated Press.
Among state school officials, about half are convinced the answer to lack of funds lies only in federal aid to education. The attitude of the other half ranges from indifference to downright resistance to the idea.
Indian Land Bid Sale Set For Jan. 17
Bids will be opened Jan. 17 at 2 p.m.. at the FoYt Peck Indian agency on approximately 14.146 acres of allotted Indian lands-
The majority of the acreage located   within   Roosevelt   county, with   a   small   portion   being Sheridan rumty. In almost ev instance, minerals are reserved to the Fort Peck Tribes or to the individual grantor.
The tracts for sale range from less than 15 to 320 acres. In the majority of tracts, leases are of record. A minor number of acres are irrigable.
Sealed bids in duplicate must be submitted, and the bids arc subject to acceptance by the respective Indian owner and final approval of the area director. Each bid must be accompanied by a cashier's certified check or postal money order payable to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for not less than 10 per cent of the offer made.
Successful bidders will have 30 days from the date of notice of acceptance in which to pay the balance of the bid. If not paid within that time, the 10 per cent deposit will be forfeited.
This sale was originally announced, through error, by Associated Press as an oil and gas lease sale.
Zimm'8 Grocery Mores to New Poplar Location
Taking advantage of a brief respite from freezing weather, operation moving day began Monday for Lloyd Zimmerman, owner of Poplar's Zimm's Grocery.
The store is now located in its new, modern quarters on Poplar's main line, offering nearly 2.000 square feet of self-service marketing space. This is nearly double the cramped quarters formerly occupied.
Backing the store is 15 years of grocery know-how on the part of Lloyd Zimmerman Working first as
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modern store.
Twelve new grocery basket carts will aid the shopper in moving about the store. Added has been a fresh meat department. The fresh produce department has been doubled over previous space.
No definite date for a grand opening has been selected, but will be held sometime in January, according to Zimmerman.
responsibility to see that every American gets a fundamental education. Moreover, they point out the government already takes part in two big state building aid programs � highways and hospitals, and ask why school shouldn't have the same benefits.
Opponents reply: "Highways and hospitals aren't schools. They don't work with our youngster's minds." A   Poplar  educator feels  this way: "I don't fear federal aid, but don't like the idea of Federal control. We should get more benefit from income tax going to the federal government so we don't have to go to the local taxpayer directly. Why not have the federal aid  be diitributed to the state, and then on a state basis, alloc.-ted to local communities, to do away with any possible federal intervention?" The government, of course, already has a hand in several fields of education.  Since  1950  it  has given school house money to many "federally impacted" communities-These  are communities suddenly swamped    with    federal    project workers. Since World War I, the government has helped states in vocational education, and conducted a school lunch program since 1935. None of these programs have aroused significant changes of federal influence.
There seem to be little question that Americans, as a whole, have enough money to build all the schools they need. The problem comes in allocating enough funds to the proper channels to do the job.
Where the federal government formerly collected less than 25 percent of all taxes in the country, it now collects more than 75 percent From this giant revenue, supporters of federal aid think the states could draw in order to build more and better schools for all children.
They point out that many stales and local school districts have so few sources of revenue left they're unable to dig up the money through taxes for the schools they need.
Opponents say politicians in some states are holding back, expecting the federal government to come through and make it unnecessary to levy any new taxes, always an unpleasant chore for politicians.
Some students of the over-all problem contend that the way to make more money available for state and local taxes would be for the Federal government to lighten its tax bite. 85 percent of which is made up of income taxes.
Others point out there's no guarantee states or school districts would make real use of this money, even if it were freed.
So. the sides are drawn up. Somewhere in the middle the American school boy and girl wait.
Lions Innoculation Program Is December 29---
500 SHOTS SALK POLIO VACCINE ORDERED FOR POPLAR CHILDREN
DANNY  O'  NEILL
Danny O'Neill, Havre rancher and businessman, this week filed for nomination on the democratic ticket for governor of Mon. tana. He is the first to announce candidacy for the top state office. O'Neill is owner of the Havre Livestock Commission Co., and ranching interests and other business interests in northern Montana, and is 43 years of age.
Sells Over $2000 In TV Corporation Stock in Day
The sale of over $2.000 worth of Missouri   Valley  TV  corporation stock in Poplar was announced this by Millard Johnson, local direct-ears independently, he has been. or 0f the project He reported sel-Lriving toward the goal of a larger, j ung that amount in one afternoon.
Interest in the unique corporation project which would make interested persons in a wide area stockholders, has grown daily, according to Johnson. Most communities to be served by the proposea* television station have contributed largely toward the construction sum.
The corporation was begun by a group of TV enthusiasts at Willis-ton. They propose to form their own company and would offer live programs through NBC and ABC television systems. The station would be located at Williston.
William Gatlin Head Rifle Club; Shoots Second Place Score
William Gatlin. Poplar sharpshooter, was elected president of the Hi-Line Rifle club. Wolf Point, at its annual meeting Monday evening. He will be assisted in office by Lud Saferen, vice-president: Charles Rathert executive officer; and Kastor Simensen, secretary.
Opening the season Wednesday evening, new league records were set. Russ Scott Oswego, fired 397 out of previou
STATE STUDENT WRITES OF PAKISTAN TRIP
Letters released this week by Mrs. Arthur Mohr. Poplar 4-11 Club worker and council member, written by Clifford Doke. delegate from Montana to Pakistan in a farm delegate exchange with foreign countries, tells how farming and life in that country. Doke is now on his way home from Iran.
In writing. Doke stated. We really received a cultural shock when we arrived here. The country, customs, food and everything are so different. There is one thing that is common though for sure that is people. They arc fundamentally the same jolly, friendly animals the world over .Every village wV visit, the people are all out to shake your hand and ask a million questions.
"Land is owned by large land owners in this part of Pakistan and farming is done by tenants with a team of bullocks. It is slow (about one acre per day per team I but it is .--in-prising how a good a job can be done with the old wooden plow. Some landowners have machinery and tractors, but it is almost impossible for them to get repairs.
'The irrigation system here is something to envy. This particular part of the country (Sind Province) gets only 3-8 inches of rain a year in the months of July, August, and September. The remainder of the year is dry and very hot. They irrigate from a system of canals that branch from the Indus River. I am quite sure that they have more miles of canals than even much larger countries.
"I have seen a new type of irrigation here. It is only used in Iran. Afghanistan and Baluchistan. Pakistan. They call it a "Karez." It is a system of wells which may be four or five miles long. It is very expensive and many of them produce very little water. Water shortage is the main reason for the poor agricultural production."
MAY POSTPONE AWARD OF JUNIOR  PONTIAC
Due to bad weather, and the slow progress being made on tick-sales, the Poplar City hospital award of a 1956 junior model Pon-tiac car may be postponed until the annual spring carnival. This was announced at Lions club meeting Tuesday by a spokesman of the hospital board. No definite action has yet been taken.
The Poplar Standard
'Voice of The Oil City'
VOL. 47      NO. 8
Poplar,  Roosevelt  County.  Montana,  Friday,  December 16,  1955
Christmas Shoppers Storms; Stock Still
Will Remain Open Saturday Afternoon
Already swamped with daily Christmas package and mailing business, the Poplar post office will remain open until 5:30 pm. Saturday. Dec. 17. Mrs. Olive Mitchell, Postmaster, announced this week.
She reminded Poplar postal pat-possible 400 to break the I rons that Christmas mailing would club record held by Floyd ] be heavier this year than previous-
Nobbs at 395.
Gatlin. of Poplar fired a hot 391 to take second. The high scores are indication that the area club will hold its own against competition on a state-wide basis.
ly. and that the earlier mailed, the more sure delivery would be.
The use of first class postage on Christmas greeting cards is advised, to insure delivery, or return if improperly addressed.
FREE MOVIES ARE CHRISTMAS GIFTS OF MERCHANTS
A full afternoon of cartoons and comedies in a Christmas film presentation awaits Poplar community children Saturday. Dec. 24. at the Fort Theatre. Chris Gorder. theatre owner announced this week.
The entirely free entertainment is made possible, Gorder stated, through the generous cooperation of various Poplar merchants and professional men. At 12 various establishments in Poplar, free tickets for youngsters will be available. The merchants and businessmen who have them have purchased them for community children as a Christmas gift.
Cooperating are the following, all of whom have tickets available now for the asking: Theroux and McLaren, Tax accountants; Gambles Stores; Richards Electric Co.: Federated Stores; Boulds Drug; Howard's Jack and Jill Store; Grogan Robinson Lumber Co.; Nelscn Implement and Tractor Co.; Andy's Repair Shop: Golden Krust Bakery; Kenneth Hansen. Insurance Agent and the Poplar Standard.
Oil Producer Is Completed In Poplar Unit
The success of the Wagner et al No. 1 Henry Carlson wildcat well about 20 miles north of Wolf Point is still unknown since tests are si ill being attempted. East Poplar Unit No. 67 well has been completed with a potential of 123 barrels of oil per day.
The first lest last week recovered water. Tests since have been run with no oil recovered: however difficulties have been encountered in the testing process.
East Poplar Unit No. 67 lias been completed from the Charles B zone for an initial potential of 123 barrels of oil per day and 157 barrels of water per day on pump.
East Poplar Unit No. 61 is currently undergoing pumping tests in the .Charles formation. On the last test, the well was pumping at the rata of eight barrels of oil par day and 61 barrels of water per day-East Poplar Unit No. 04 is also undergoing production pumping tests. On last gauge. No. 64 pumped at the rate of 57 barrels of oil per day and 24 barrels of water.
East Poplar Unit No. 68 is at a plug back total depth of 5.944 feet and continues to undergo production tests. On the last production test, the well flowed at a rate of 194 barrels of oil per day and four barrels of water per day.
East Poplar Unit No. 63 is at plug back total depth of 5.913 feet and is undergoing production tests.
East Poplar Unit No. 70 is mixing mud preparatory to spudding.
Material - is being moved in fo drilling at the Shell 23-9 Unit well near Vida. The well is located 9-24N-48E.
STANDARD ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS GREETING
EDITION NEXT WEEK
The Dec. 23 Issue of the Standard* will contain the annual Chriitmrs greetings from Poplar business houses and citizens to their friends and partons.
In order that none are overlooked by our advertising department, we urge that, in the event you are not contacted, you call The Standard, phone 3171, with your request for insertion of a greeting.
FERRY GROUP HONORS RAY MILLER, SON
A successful 1955 season of Poplar ferry operations brought tribute to Ray G. Miller and his son. Dale, last week when the Poplar ferry committee feted them at a dinner at Bill's Cafe.
"It was the Trst time since I had anything to do with the Ferry operation that we had no complaints, trouble, Or request for money to keep it going," Theodore Goedert stated The Millers have been engaged as ferry operators for 1956.
At the dinner in addition to the two Millers were Mrs. Ray G. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nelsen, Mr. and Mrs. Godert. Mr. and Mrs. Christ Rcinlasodcr. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Knudscn. and Eddy Mar-rottek.
Ray Miller stated there is now a very good crossing on the ice. which links Poplar to the south-side community.
Ignoring the calendar, which says winter doesn't begin until Dec. 22, whistling winds whipped through northeast Montana Monday and Tuesday at near-gale speeds.
Poplar Christmas shoppers braved the sub-zero tempest however, to continue their gift buying from well-stocked shelves.
Poplar merchants state buying, due to the weather, has been somewhat slower this season than in prj r years, and are bracing themselves for the last-minute rush this coming week.
Throughout the stores arc the latest gift items, ranging from the normal to new. fantastic electrically operated mechanical toys, such as talking robots and speeding auto racers.
In the appliance line, manufacturers have gone all out in the latest models of sewing machines, washing machines, dryers, and gadgets of chrome and plastic to make the homemaker's life one of ease.
Clothing this year has swung to the nylon and dacron line, also wifely timesaver because of easy laundering   and   ironing   propensities.
In all cases, name brands, those nationally advertised products so prominately displayed in slick magazines and "wish books" sent through the mail, will be found in Poplar stores. .
Vic grocers ore hitting an all-time high in turkey and other poultry produce through the media of early orders layed away in frozen food lockers. Turkeys this year seem plumper and finer looking in the modern cellophane packaging.
The spirit of Christmas, it would seem, weather or not. pervades Poplar, and the buying goes on. Last minute shoppers will still find a large selection for their various needs.
RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE MEETS QUOTA
Sponsored by the Poplar Women's club, the Poplar Red cross Blood-mobile project reached its quota of 48 pints last week Thursday at the American Legion hall.
Mrs. C. R. Nelson. Chairman, reported a very satisfactory drawing. It is the first time for several drawings that the quota has been reached.
Aiding with the Bloodmobilc success were the following: Dr. James P. Harnsberger, staff physician, and Mrs. Fred Clark, registered nurse: Mrs. Robert Clark, Mrs. Pcder Moe. Mrs. James Harnsberger and Mrs. Floyd O'Bdien. staff aids: Mrs. Millard Johnson and Mr.;. O. R. Hagen. canteen help: M. C. Baker. Kenneth Hansen and Duke Hagodone Jr., assistants.
Indian Jury Trial, First in History, Postpones Starting
Accident Case In Jury Court Ends in Draw
The first tribal lrial-by-jury in the history of the Fort Peck Indian reservation, got off to a slow start Monday afternoon before Judge David Johnson.
Upon motion entered by James Archdale, tribal prosecutor appointed by Judge Johnson, the trial of Carl Walking Eagle was recessed for one week. The trial will resume at 2 p.m. Monday. Dec. 19.
Archdale told the court he had only been appointed less than 24 hours before the trial was to start, and therefore was unprepared. He also stated that the matter of tribal jurisdiction over federal and state courts should be investigated.
Walking Eagle is charged with the theft of a cow and calf, which tie complaint alleges were the property of Thomas Buckles. Neither of the animals was branded, either with personal or ID brand. Walking Eagle will be defended by Ralph Wing as attorney for the defense.
The trial will mark the beginning of a jury system. Both plaintiff and defense attorneys will have the right to three challenges from a panel of 12 prospective purors. leaving a jury of six persons to deliberate on the issue.
Called 'or the initial trial were the following: Poplar � Rosalind Shields. Carl Gibbs. William Boyd, and David Buckles. Fort Kipp � Ervin Four Bear. Arthur Seott. Johnson Porcupine Quill. Frazer � Agnes Brown and Alfred Grand-champ. Oswego � Josephine Flynn
The jurors, at least temporarily, will receive $5 per day and seven cents per mile in costs for services.
Memorial Chapel Opening Draws 300
About 300 people visited the opening of Clayton's Memorial Funeral Chapel in Poplar Sunday, coming from all over northeastern Montana. On hand to greet the well-wishers were Mrs. Lyman M. Clayton Sr.. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman M. Clayton Jr., J. Harry Walker, and other members of the staff.
Cigars for the men and flowers for the women were given to visitors from the immediate vicinity and Culbertson. Plentywood. Sco-bey. Glasgow, and Sidney. William Frender. president of the Montana Casket Co.. Butte, represented the funeral industry and supply companies. Other representatives had visited the chapel before the opening.
Poplar Cases Dismissed
In the two cases dismissed last week from the jury term of court the plaintiff was the City of Pop-las versus Rita Berge and Genevieve Akers rather than the State of Montana.
SANTA CLAUS CONFIRMS VISIT TO POPLAR KIDS
Santa Claus definitely eon-firmed his annual pre-Christmas visitation to Poplar community children with the Poplar American Legion Post this week.
The white-bearded chuckling old gent from the far north country will arrive by special airplane (the reindeer need the rest for Christmas eve, son) at about 1:30 in the afternoon, Friday, Dec. 23, and progress to the Legion Hall.
Probably because of Santafs somewhat corpulent bulk, and the confines of the airplane, the Legion and Legion Auxiliary members are going to have the candy all sacked in advance, so Santa doesn't have to haul it so far.
In fact, like busy elves, volunteer Legion men and women will be busy sacking candy at the Legion Hall Tuesday, starting at 8 p.m., Dec. 20. More volunteers, incidentally, are needed.
Allan Saboe, of the Poplar Flying Service, will fly Santa Claus into Poplar. A record number of children are expected to be on hand to greet him, and to receive the candy and tell him what they want on Christmas eve.
INDIANS WEAR OUT IN FINAL QUARTER 43-35
Playing their unusually fast type of game, the Poplar Indians rushed the Plentywod Wildcats Saturday night o n the armory floor to lead for three quarters only to wear down in the final quarter and drop a hectic game 43-35 to the visitors.
Haste made waste for the Indians as they reached the target zone, only to miss repeatedly. It was not until the final quarter the Wildcats figured out the Poplar offensive and remedied the situation in their own favor.
The Indians will play at Malta tonight, Friday, and then make the return drive home to play an always rugged Nashua team on Saturday at the armory. Two successive games, one on the road, will test the Indians in their stamina.
A junior high basketball game will be played Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
The conference standings:
A case tried in the jury term of the 15th judicial district court ended in literally a "draw" for both parties. In the other two cases tried during the week,-the jury gave verdicts in favor of the plaintiffs.
The Mike Campbell versus Robert L. Lund case was brought because of an accident Oct. 10. 1952. in which a pickup driven by Campbell and a sedan driven by Lund collided about 18 miles north of Wolf Point. Campbell sued for $1.350 for personal damages and damages to the automobile. Lund gave an answer and a cross complaint, asking for $2.000 personal damages and damages to the car. The case started Dec. 7 and the verdict was brought in Dec 8.
Thr> jury found the verdict fo-the defendant against the plaintiff upon the plaintiffs complaint and the verdict in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant upon the defendant's cross complaint. This meant that the plaintiff, Campbell, could not collect on his complaint and the defendant. Lund, could not collect on his cross complaint, so neither party actually "won" the suit.
Friday the jury found the verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the case of Gust Krivtz versus George B. Thompson and Anna Thompson, husband and wife. Krivtz was given a settlement of $328 plus interest at the rate of six per cent from July 1. 1954. for wages he claimed they owed him.
A water well was the center of the controversy in the case of Ace J. Wright and Irene Wright, copartners doing business under the name of A. & B. Drilling Co. versus A. W. Dahlbcrg. The plaintiff asked for money for drilling a water well May 28. 1954. The jury awarded the plaintiff the sum of $344 12.
Nurses Are Needed to Aid Doctors
Approximately 500 Poplar children and expectant mothers will bo able to receive inoculation of the Salk vaccine for infantile paralysis protection under the program to be held Dec. 29 at Poplar.
Sponsored by the Poplar Lions Club, through cooperation of local physicians C. A. Swanson and James P. Harnsberger, the vaccine program is being made available for the second time In Poplar.
R. J. Boulds. chairman of the program, announced at the Tuesday meeting of the Lions that he had ordered vaccine for 500 shots The age group to receive the free vaccine is from one to 14 years, plus expectant mothers. If obtained privately, these shoti would cost parents approximately $5. Boulds told the group.
He called upon Herb Dawson, national drug firm representative, to explain more fully the Salk vac-vine program. Dawson stated that the towns or countrys may be placed on an allocation basis in the future, the allocation to be bawd upon vaccine used at this time. He assured Lion members that the vac. cine was safe, and the public was probably not so "afraid" of the vaccine as it was "confused." In tha state, he said, the vaccine is "catching on" and the supply privately is becoming difficult to obtain. Only one firm in the nation is now making the vaccine. Dawson said.
Dawson cited the state of Utah as an example, stating that state had shown a decrease in pond cases of 60 per cent since innoculation was begun.
The Poplar vaccination program will be held either at the public schools or at the armory. Boulds funher stated thrit nurses to aid the vaccination program were urgently needed. They will assist the phycisans in giving the shots
POPLAR LEGION POST VISITED BY COMMANDER
Cecil Carlson. Fort Peck District Commanoer American Legion, made his official visit to Poplar Post 55 Monday evening, at the American Legion hall.
In his address to Legion members, the District 1 commander listed the activities of the district and explained his duties as commander. Poplar Legionnaires voted to support the district program.
Among other business transacted for the evening, the Poplar Post voted to donate �100 to the Poplar Recreation association. The Post will also send a donation to the Miles City Veterans hospital for Christmas gifts.
Commander Samuel Gullo appointed a committee to investigate the possibilities of securing a coach for the Junior Legion baseball team this spring and summer. Appointed were Gene Theroux. Claire Ma-thiason and Guy Neilsen.
Further plans were made for tha annual children's Christmas party and visit from Santa Claus. This appears in detail in another story n this issue.
Wolves ................ 4
Nashua  ___
Circle   .......
Fairview ... Plentywood
Poplar .......
Baker ...........
Scobey .......
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Friday night games were Fair-view over Baker, 84 to 45; Nashua beating Plentywood at Glasgow, 44 to 40. and the Scobey-Wolf Point game. Saturday night, the Wolves beat Baker, 85 to 63; Plentywood beat Poplar. 43 to 35. and Nashua beat Scobey 74 to 57. In the Nashua-Scobey contest, Danny Burns scored 40 points for Nashua.
Sprole Oil Shipping stops
During the month of November, the Great Northern railroad handled 134 car loads of crude oil from Poplar. Shipment of crude oil from Sprole has been discontinued due to the operation of the Butte pipeline.
Tribal Membership Will be Determined By Fort Peck Vote
Machinery is now being set up for a tribal referendum vote decide who shall be entitled membership of the Fort Peck tribes. The move has started with a committee appointment made Thursday during a council executive board meeting.
Acting upon the suggestion of Thomas Dignan, tribal legal counsel Chairman Austin Buckles appointed a  "blood quantum" committee to investigate the matter of membership and enrollment on the basis of quantity of Indian blood. The referendum, when finally held, will In effect decide the long deliberated question of "who is an Indian" so far as tribal membership is concerned.
Definitely a "hot" question on the Fort Peek reservation, the referendum is expected to bring out a record vote. Appointed to the committee were Henry Archdale. Charles Track. Leon Spotted Bull, and Carl Walking Eagle.
Chairman Buckles also appointed an elections and nominations committee in line with drawing up the constitution and by-laws of the tribes. This includes Kermit Smith. James Sweeney. Norman Hollow, and William Youpee.
Considerable discussion was carried on by the council on the subject of the constitution and bylaws, with the main points covered being membership, enrollment, elections, and nominations.
Unable to take action on such a matter, all members of the council donated $1 each toward the Poplar Community Recreation association. Those donating included Austin Buckles. Catherine Eder. James Archdale. Norman Hollow. Lester Youpee, Edwin Reddoor. Kermit Smith. James Sweeney. Henry Archdale. Charles Track. William Youpee. and Leon Spotted Bull. Thomas Dignan, tribal legal aid. also contributed toward the fund.