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February 6, 1946
Laurel Outlook
Laurel, Yellowstone County, Montana
What is this article about?
The seventh annual sugar beet growers' dinner in Billings honored 47 high producers from 1945 with awards. Herman Becker led in yield, Ed. Verhelst topped sugar production company-wide. Dr. R. Renne spoke on agriculture.
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Seventh Annual Dinner Honors Outstanding Producers—Foos Led Laurel Area
Forty-seven sugar beet growers of this district of the Great Western Sugar company were presented awards in recognition of high sugar production during 1945 at the seventh annual sugar beet growers' dinner Friday evening at the Northern hotel in Billings.
Named among the high producers at each receiving station area and their districts was Alec Foos of Laurel.
Herman Becker of Worden led the beet growers in average yield per acre on 10 or more acres with 20.73 tons from each of his 10.39 acres.
Ed. Verhelst of Custer placed second with 180.15 acres averaging 19.95 tons per acre. He was the top sugar producer in the entire Great Western Sugar company territory covering Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Montana, during 1945.
Dr. R. Renne, president of Montana State college at Bozeman, was the principal after dinner speaker and discussed agriculture in general and sugar beets in particular.
Lyman H. Andrews, manager of the Billings plant of the Great Western Sugar company, presided as toastmaster and Charles F. Mann, assistant manager, presented the awards.
Forty-seven sugar beet growers of this district of the Great Western Sugar company were presented awards in recognition of high sugar production during 1945 at the seventh annual sugar beet growers' dinner Friday evening at the Northern hotel in Billings.
Named among the high producers at each receiving station area and their districts was Alec Foos of Laurel.
Herman Becker of Worden led the beet growers in average yield per acre on 10 or more acres with 20.73 tons from each of his 10.39 acres.
Ed. Verhelst of Custer placed second with 180.15 acres averaging 19.95 tons per acre. He was the top sugar producer in the entire Great Western Sugar company territory covering Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Montana, during 1945.
Dr. R. Renne, president of Montana State college at Bozeman, was the principal after dinner speaker and discussed agriculture in general and sugar beets in particular.
Lyman H. Andrews, manager of the Billings plant of the Great Western Sugar company, presided as toastmaster and Charles F. Mann, assistant manager, presented the awards.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Sugar Beet Growers
Awards Dinner
High Production
Great Western Sugar
Billings Montana
What entities or persons were involved?
Alec Foos
Herman Becker
Ed. Verhelst
Dr. R. Renne
Lyman H. Andrews
Charles F. Mann
Where did it happen?
Billings
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Billings
Event Date
Friday Evening
Key Persons
Alec Foos
Herman Becker
Ed. Verhelst
Dr. R. Renne
Lyman H. Andrews
Charles F. Mann
Outcome
awards presented to 47 growers for high 1945 sugar beet production; herman becker led yield at 20.73 tons/acre; ed. verhelst top overall producer.
Event Details
Forty-seven sugar beet growers honored at seventh annual dinner at Northern hotel; awards for high production; speakers included Dr. R. Renne; presided by Lyman H. Andrews, awards by Charles F. Mann.