Sugar Rationing Registration Set Across Districts
Household heads to register for sugar on May 4 5 6 and 7. One member per family registers for all members and must provide ages games and a full family description. Two pounds free sugar per person and one pound for first four stamps in the War Book. excess sugar requires stamp deductions or War Book issues. Registration limited to designated school sites with listed district by district heads and registrars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Shirley
Chateau
Koyle
Eleanor Forrest
Choteau
Dry Forks
J. Hightower
Malone
Mary E . Smith
Blackleaf
Violette Lewis
Burton
Edna Otness
Caskey
Helen Bellamy
Farmington
Ella Irwin
Bynum
Eira Perkins
Tourism Outlook Bright for Montana State
Montanans Inc reports a strong tourist outlook after a Chicago travel show where many attendees expressed plans to visit Montana this year. The state chamber notes increased interest in vacations and travel to Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montanans Inc
State Chamber of Commerce
Montana
Chicago
Hazel Robison Dies Suddenly Of Heart Attack
Mrs Henry D Robison of Chateau dies suddenly at home from chronic heart disease. Born December 17 1895 she grew up west of Chateau and attended Teton County high school and Stephens College. She married in 1916 and lived in Chateau except for a 1924 stay in Long Beach. Burial in Long Beach Mausoleum beside her mother. she is survived by her husband and two sisters Nellie Blvy Carlson and Grace Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Henry D. Robison
Stephens College
Missouri
Long Beach
Nellie Blv. Carlson
Cal
Grace Powers
Salinas
Planning Board Sets 1943 Production Estimates and Goals
The county planning board will meet in the courthouse on Wednesday May 66 at 1 15 p m to review community and county production estimates and recommendations. These figures will feed into the state report used to set 1943 production goals and assess food shipment levels and adequacy for domestic use. If estimates fall short the government would act to boost production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Planning Board
Court Room
County Planning Committee
Mother Daughter Dinner Planned at Methodist Church
An inspiring mother daughter dinner is set for Tuesday at 6 30 PM at the Methodist church. Mrs Bill Olsen will preside as toastmistress and Mrs Dorothy De Rusha will lead the group singing. Tickets should be returned to Mrs Halvor Daley by May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Olsen
Dorothy de Rusha
Halvor Daley
Warning Against Fake Civilian Defense Certificates
The Montana State Defense Council cautions merchants about entities soliciting blank certificates of participation in Civilian Defense. The council warns that this practice is not approved and urges vigilance against these schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Defense Council
State Defense Council
War Production Rules Tighten Farm and Transport Sectors
War production orders curtail rubber tire equipment after April 30 and stop combines after July 31 Local deliveries halt call backs and cut monthly mileage 25 percent from June 1 Carriers must reduce rubber tire use and eliminate circuitous routes Trucking must operate at full capacity and end wasteful hauls OPA price ceilings extend to most cotton goods and tire price hikes are approved Restrictions cover fishing tackle glassware and new telephone installations Gas ranges sales frozen unless priority rated May 4 to June 1 dates and scope outlined
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
Office of Defense Transportation
OPA
Poppy Day Observance Set in Choteau May 23
The Choteau American Legion Auxiliary announces annual Poppy Day on Saturday May 23. Residents are urged to wear poppies in honor of fallen and disabled service members. Proceeds fund welfare for disabled veterans families and dependents. Poppies are crafted by disabled veterans at Fort Harrison hospital and distributed by Auxiliary volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Armstrong
American Legion Auxilary
America
Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Fort Harrison Hospital
Wheat Marketing Quota Referendum Saturday May 2
Farmers prepare to vote on wartime wheat marketing quotas on May 2 with polls across Teton county. Roy F. Morgan explains quotas aim to stabilize prices and support war needs, while avoiding market chaos and ensuring fair returns for producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Roy F. Morgan
Triple-A
Diamond Valley
Pendrey
Bole—Farmers’ Union
Power
Farmington
Greenfield
Fairfield
Collins
Chateau
Bynum—Water Office
Arawam
Graduation Exercises For Grade School Are Held Today
The grade school ends with a joint assembly on Friday May 1. Eighth grade graduation is Thursday April 30 at 2 30 pm in the public school auditorium with brief talks and musical numbers. All eighth graders report Friday morning for report cards. The lunch room reports a successful year with healthy meals. The eighth grade enjoyed a picnic at Albert Graff's ranch. First graders John Van Wichem Karen Kleffman and Robert Peltman have perfect attendance. Eighth graders with six weeks perfect attendance include Wesley Beck Lawrence Burlingame Richard Nordhagen Joan Allen Mae Gronberg Mary Higgins Elaine Passmore and Mary Kay Schmitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Graff
John van Wichem
Karen Kleffman
Robert Peltman
Wesley Beck
Lawrence Burlingame
Richard Nordhagen
Joan Allen
Mae Gronberg
Mary Higgins
Elaine Passmore
Mary Kay Schmitz
USO Drive To Open In May Led By Packer Chairman
Bert Packer of our city leads the local United Service Organizations drive set to open May 11 and run through July 4. State USO Chairman Payne Templeton notes the national campaign aims to reach 3 600 000 members and 407 club houses, with Great Falls hosting a May 5 organization meeting at the civic center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Packer
USO
Sam C. Ford
Payne Templeton
USC
Helena
United Service Organizations
Uncle Sam
Mr. Templeton
Packer
Great Falls
Teton Counties
Parity Payment Rates Set for 1942 by State AAA Office
Roy F. Morgan of the local AAA committee reports via telegram from Bozeman that the 1942 parity payment is fixed at 13.5 cents per bushel for wheat. Wheat ACP payments are revised to 9.9 cents per bushel and potato payments to 1.8 cents per bushel. The parity payment can be earned by engaging with wheat and potato programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy F. Morgan
AAA
Bozeman
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Wide Awake
Olga Monkman
Lincoln
Helen Rittenhouse
Cady
Melvin Swiiz
Jensen
Dorothy Smith
E. Farmington
Helen Oberfoel
Spring Valley
Alice Harris
Golden Ridge
Edith Bammel
Agawam
Clara Baker
Shields
Corey Larson
Hilda Moulton
Pleasant Valley
Henry Finkbimder
Weist
H. H. Wuest
Harmony
Kathryn Little
Habel
Arthur Habel
Doheny
Ethel Johnson
Ted Arensmeyer
Dutton
Wm. Hodgskiss
Middleton
Ben Loch
Murriel Taylor
Baker
A. Lonnevick
Hazel Robison
Planning Board
China
WPB
Heisey Foundation
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