Ion tana Conservationists receive Superior Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Awards 

 Fom Secretary of Agriculture, Clifford Hardin, at ceremonies May 20, in Washington, D.C. 



AVARD B. LINFORD 

 For dynamic leadership and initiative 

 in formulating, coordinating, and man- 

 aging an effective soil and water conser- 

 vation program in Montana. 



HEBERT P. BECKERS 

 For excellence in providing leadership 

 and direction to personnel, providing 

 motivation for cooperation of concerned 

 organizations, and utilizing all available 

 resources to accomplish conservation 

 objectives and flood restoration in his area. 



