Flathead Courier, Nov. 15, 1973

School Board raises hot lunch prices  

Spiraling food prices since the opening of the school term seriously threaten the Hot Lunch program and spurred District 23 trustees in their November meeting Monday.night to authorize an increase in lunch prices to meet the cost crisis.

With a 25 percent increase in milk price and an even greater boost in meats, the cost of milk and meat alone take the full income from lunches. The 13,012 meals served since the first of the school year have averaged a deficit of 12.74 cents per meal. 

School Board members approved an increase from 35 cents to 40 cents with meal ticket (45 cents for single meals) for grades one through three, and 50 cents with meal ticket (55 cents for single ticket) for grades four through twelve, effective Dec.1. Letters will be sent home to parents explaining the necessity for the increase.

WWI veterans observe Armistice Day

World War One Veterans observed the traditional date of Armistice Day with a luncheon at the Salish House last Saturday. Speaker was James King of Missoula, National Legislative Officer with the Veterans of World War One.

He gave his observations on the philosophy of World War One, people and current events.

Special music was provided by Mrs. Sherman Mow, President of the VWWI Auxiliary, on a World War One organ provided by Mrs. Harry Kain.

Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mitchell of the south shore and Mrs. Joe Kirwan. Mitchell is one of three Montanans who are survivors of the Spanish-American War.

Master of ceremonies was Harry Kain. 

Officers of the VWWI Barracks include George Mercier, Commander; Harry Kain, First Vice Commander; Ward Winebrenner, Second Vice Commander; and Knute Johnson, Adjutant. The Barracks express their appreciation to Salish House owners, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ash, for their fine cooperation.

Mission Valley News, Nov. 16, 1983

Bullpups finish year for Mission Junior High  

The St. Ignatius Junior High football Bullpups completed their 1983 season in Bigfork last Tuesday on a losing note. The eighth graders compiled a record of one win and five losses.

Both Coaches Fleming and Umphrey agree many of these players made great improvements during the season. 

A high point (and probably best game) of the year was a hard fought loss in Plains to their undefeated team. The Bullpups definitely had the Horsemen on the ropes, before a kickoff return for a touchdown took the game away from the young “Dogs.”  

Polson man named to new board

A Polson man was among those recently named to the Loan Authority board for the New Beginning Loan Program by Gov. Ted Schwinden.

Dennis DeVries of Polson is an agricultural loan officer with  Security State Bank, and he will join eight other Board members. DeVries is a former bank examiner and is active in the Polson Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Montana Bankers Association Ag Committee.