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Newspaper

Billings Herald

Location

Billings, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1949

Page

3

Legion Post 4 honors with long service awards and updates

Yellowstone Post No. 4 of the American Legion and its Auxiliary met in harsh weather with 37 members attending. Awards were given for 5, 25, 30, and 40 years of continuous membership to several individuals, and a 50-year card was presented to L Ray Carroll. The post total for 1949 stands at 988 with 181 new members and 348 from 1948 yet to renew, while 1,538 total members counted in 1948-48. Post adjutant Howard Hanson issued a 1500 member quota for 1949.

L. Ray Carroll Gords Henry A. Chappie Glenn L. Houchin John J. Knoll A. R. Solteroga James J. Selvig Frank L. Anderson David W Nilsom Claude H. Blencoe Glenn E. McKay John P. Monahan E. J. Wamsley Kenneth K ‘Wilson Post Ay Post Howard Hanson Haa Yellowstone Post Wee Yellowstone National Americanism Commission of the American Legion Americanism and Post Andy Bergen Americanism Committee Bernard L. Sorgstede Veterans Employment Service Billings Mortana U. S. Employment Bureau Billingston Borgstede Helena Yellowstone Post No. 4 Howard W. Hansen

Auxiliary meeting notes honor poppy drive and goals

The American Legion Auxiliary met January 4 at the Legion hall with President Mrs. Robert Wendorff presiding. Reports covered Christmas parcel distribution, City Federation review, and the memorial poppy project aiding veterans with employment in hospitals and workshops. A 442 member quota was set for January 31, and dues reminders urged. Forty six paraplegic veterans are enrolled at the University of California as wheelchair scholars.

Doris Greenthat American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Robert Wendorff F. W. Heylier R. B. Sanderson Child Welfare Committee R. W. Richardson Howard ‘Hanson Hollywood Calif John Greenleaf Duane Hamen O. B. Willams Ed Hofmann Carl Simpson Oscar Palmer Charles Pearson Wendorff Margaret Hill Hazel Okerman Misa J. L. McMahon R. EB. Sanderson Reece Condon Waray UW Lissa University of California United States

Catholic Information on Pain and Sacrifice in Faith

A Catholic Information piece explains pain and sorrow as offerings to God. It contrasts the suffering of rich and poor with Christ’s sacrifice, urging acceptance and union with the Cross to redeem sin and gain God’s grace. Address and radio program details accompany the message.

Christ Mary ofCatholic Little Flower Catholic Information Society South 34Th Street Billings Montana KBMY

Cancer Threat Looms as Death Toll Tops 94 This Year

A brief health note warns cancer will kill more than 94 people in America this year, highlighting rising mortality and the urgent need for prevention and treatment efforts.

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