Hailstorm, Fair, and Foreseeable Fate Reflected in Local Note
A writer reflects on a damaging hailstorm, comparing it to a typhoon, praising fairgoers and performers while criticizing the Great Falls Municipal Band. The piece thanks Merchants Hair Insurance Co and Citizens State Bank for prompt, fair appraisals amid uncertain future prospects for upcoming fairs. It highlights patriotism at the flag parade and laments possible disruptions from warlike events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Hair Insurance Co
Citizens State Bank
Aeenia
High School Delays Start By Two Weeks This Fall
Teton County high school will open two weeks later than usual due to harvest season. Opening day is Monday Sept 21. Teaching staff includes John Dunckel and G Emerson Miller with several others from Missoula Whitehall and St Charles Minn. Principal Geo Dively returns to lead grade school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
W. J. Shirley
John Dunckel
Geo. Dively
LaVerne LaValley
Gladys Hane
Emily Hodgskiss
Gladys McEwen
Esther Groger
St. Charles, Minn
Esther Winterfield
Missoula
Teton 4-Hers Win Top Honors at Montana State Fair
Four Montana counties including Teton earned Blue Award honors at the 1942 State 4-H Club Show with top performances by Mary Margaret Loch in home economics and Eileen Reiquam second in food preservation. Mary Margaret Loch earns a trip to the national 4-H Congress in Chicago if held. Donna Allum Anita Johnson and Dorothy Dale also excel in food, clothing, and dress contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Montana
Lewis and Clark
Fergus
Cascade
Mary Margaret Loch
Mary Margaret
Chicago
Eileen Reiquam
Donna Allum
Anita Johnson
Dorothy Dale
Wardens Meet At High School Friday Evening
Chateau Air Raid Wardens are reminded of a meeting scheduled for Friday at 8:00 PM at the high school. The notice emphasizes punctual arrival for the organized air raid precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Dutton Methodist Church Morning Worship and School Times
Morning worship at 9 46 and church school at 10 45 listed by Howard A. Smith minister. The note urges faithful attendance in these trying times.
Thirty Teton county men to report for induction
Thirty Teton county men will depart for military service next Monday morning Aug. 17 after reporting to the local selective service board at 6 30 a m and leaving Chateau at 7 00 a m The list includes Bynum Walter James Campbell Marion I Green David W Stone Harry I Green Henry E Br mer Windle W Philamlee Dutton Adolph Bolland Harold F Van Heel Christian B Johnson Ar low H Alison Fairfield William T Carver Donald E Carlson Eugene A Beach David Udin Johnny Ruff Albin R Mumson Archie L Knapp David E Marton Asa L Matkin Power James W Anderson August C Waetzig Collins Frank J Horak Chateau William V Golder John G Ballard Elmer R Baker Benhja min C McIntire Marcus M Duffey Robert G Pithead Farmington Walter Lemmon Agawam Donald G Agee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Armed Forces
Selective Service Board
Chateau
Bynum
Walter James Campbell
Marion I. Green
David W. Stonehouse
Harry I. Green
Henry E. Bramer
Windle W. Philamlee
Dutton
Adolph Bo
John G. Ballard
Elmer R.baker
Benhjamin
C. McIntire
Marcus M. Duffey
Robert G. Pithead
Farmington
Agawam
Donald G. Agee
Margaret Hodgskiss Weds Pvt Robert Ray at Niagara Falls
Miss Margaret Hodgskiss daughter of Mrs. Emily Hodgskiss married Pvt Robert Ray of Big Sandy Montana on Sunday August 9 at Niagara Falls New York. The couple met while she taught in Big Sandy and will reunite there after his war duties. Mrs. Ray is a 1935 graduate of Teton County High School and Bozeman State College 1989. Alpha Omicron Pi member. bride wore blue wool crepe. groom in military uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hodgskiss
Emily ~ Hodgskiss
Pvt
Robert Ray
Big Sandy
Mont
Miss Hodgskiss
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Ray
Chateau
Teton County
College
Bozeman
Alpha Omricon- Pi ‘Aorority
Bond Day rally urges wartime savings on market days
A wartime appeal from the U S Treasury Department urges farmers and vendors to buy war bonds and stamps at every market stop. The message emphasizes selling eggs milk poultry stock or grain as a trigger to invest, stressing small or large amounts and daily participation.
Lions Club Presents Great Virgil and Julie Magic Show
The Lions Club sponsors a mystery filled illusion show by Great Virgil and Julie at the high school auditorium Saturday August 22 at 8 30 p m Tickets are 25 and 50 cents. The act promises laughs hair raising scenes and thrilling magic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil
Julie
America
Léons Club
Rationing Board Announces Bicycle Eligibility Rules
H. M. Daley, head of the local rationing board, states housewives and school children cannot obtain new bicycles. The board has issued permits for an average number of truck tires, with some retreads and passenger casings allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Daley
Appraiser Settles Quick After Damages
The speaker praises prompt settlements by appraisers and notes a swift final settlement. The text questions civil disobedience during war versus peace and comments on a magazine image showing Bundists meeting with a Nazi flag alongside the American flag. It argues flags raised by foreign actors in the United States should be criminalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Yellowstone Park Hotels to Close Early for 1942 Season
Yellowstone National Park will close its three large hotels Canyon Hotel Old Faithful Inn and Mammoth Hotel and its cottages for the 1942 season starting August 2. Park buses will stop also on that date. Due to travel restrictions light patronage and staff shortages Yellowstone operators will conserve resources and keep park access for motorists as long as possible. Tourist cabins cafeterias and stores will stay open and arrangements to begin trips must be made by August 25 for rail or bus visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone National Park
Canyon Hotel
Old Faithful Inn
Mammoth
Yellowstone
Park
Old Faithful
Fishing Bridge
Woman's Victory Group Announces Diverse Year Schedule
The Victory Group formerly the Drama Group of the Woman's Club unveils a planned year of meetings to grow the organization. First session September 14 with Civilian Defense and health talks, followed by monthly programs through May featuring quizzes, USO, Red Cross, and service canteen charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Group
The
Woman’s Club
Alberta Passmore
Janet Wedum
Mary Hanusa
Iona Zgoda
Army
Marian Huffman
Navy
Ruth O'Neil
Hileen Erickson
Dorothy Boussard
Margaret Conlon
USO
Louella Stearns
Red Cross
Methodist Services Schedule for Sunday
Church school at 9 45 a m with Mrs Fred Smith acting superintendent 11 00 a m morning worship with special music 3 00 p m public worship service with the pastor preaching Bert A Powell pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Bert A. Powell
Frank Salmond Teton Pioneer Dies at 72
Frank Salmond a longtime Teton rancher and Odd Fellows member died Tuesday at Chateau hospital after a long illness. He was born October 27, 1869 in Lapeer Michigan and moved to Montana in 1890. Survived by wife Carrie two daughters and one son plus four sisters and two brothers. An Odd Fellows funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Masonic Hall in Chateau attended by Rev. Bert A. Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Frank Salmond
Chateau Hospital
Teton
Odd Fellows Lodge
Odd Fellows
Masonic Hall
Bert A. Powell
Mr. Salmond
Lapeer
Mich
John
Elizabeth Salmond
Montana
Chris
Deep Creek
Thred Bart Place
Willow Creek
Carrie M. Collins
Chateau
Salmond
J. C
Choteau
Carrie
Todd McGillis
Kalispell
Rea Pare
J. C. Salmond
Carrie Salmond
Ida Stapleton
Flower Show Committee Sets Rules for Aug 22 Display
The Flower Show committee met at Mrs. Gec Carroll’s home to approve rules for the August 22 display. Exhibitors must bring their own containers and the committee will not be responsible for them. Entries open at 9 and close at 12 noon. Details to be announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gec. Carroll
Woman’s Club
Religious Film Shown by Greenfield and Power Churches
Greenfield and Power Lutherans sponsor the Christian film The Power of God to be shown at the Greenfield community hall Saturday at 9:00 p m and at Power high school Sunday at 2:00 p m. Admission is free with offerings welcome to cover expenses. The film aims to uplift and inspire by showing Christianity in action across all classes and stations. All in the Greenfield Power area are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield and Power
Greenfield
Ernst
Appreciation for Girl Scouts Cubbers in phonograph record drive
The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary thank Girl Scouts and Cubbers for collecting 1908 old phonograph records. The drive continues through August, with drop‑offs at Chateau Drug Co. prior to the final shipment. Public thanks are extended for generous support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Girl Scouts
Cubbers
Chateau Drug Co
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Conrad
Pondera County
Dan Thurber
Great Falls
Fair Management
Dan
Balls East
Teton Girl
Dutton Methodist Church
Howard A. Smith
Margaret ‘Hodgskiss
Niagara’ Falls
U.S. Treasury Department
Lions Club
Motor Transport Department
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Ghandi
Yellowstone Park
IOOF
Greenfield, Power
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