Farmington News Notes Returns and Community Updates
Walter Lemmon and Arthur Mausth return home with honorable discharges. Louie Otness from Minnesota visits relatives. Pvt Ernest Johnson enjoys leave before camp. Marvin Johnson released from Chateau hospital after head injuries from a horse. Clarence Carlson and Wilbur Zeigler return from a cold hunting trip with game. Tom Groot moves the Arensmeyer house to a new basement. Farm program meeting elects Martin Depner chair and names other committeemen. John and Henry Van Setten work for Jack Slanger. Lindseth brothers haul gravel for the new basement. Mr and Mrs Wallace Winship welcome a son, first grandchild for Mrs Martin Depner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lemmon
Arthur Mauseth
Louie Otness
Minnesota
Pete
Ernest Johnson
Marvin Johnson
Chateau Hospital
Clarence Carlson
Wilbur Zeizley
Legends of Holly and its Christmas symbolism
Legends say holly leaves signal sun god favor and the crown of thorns came from holly. Berries turn crimson after the crucifixion, and holly wards against witches by guarding doors. A modern tale notes the first to bring holly indoors will rule the year.
Same Old Santa and Christmas Cheer Refrain
Poetic verse reflecting on the familiar holiday imagery of Santa toys holly tree carols and stockings. The speaker asserts that the traditional season remains proper and desirable.
Christmas Tax Charged After Crucifix Recovery
In a southwestern peninsula harbor a villager dives to recover a wooden cross cast into the water by the archbishop. The finder is entitled to levy a small Christmas tax on every home in the village.
Veterans and service members column notice public address
Editor notes arrangement with the Washington Bureau of Western Newspaper Union to run a regular veteran end serviceman and family column. Readers may send questions to the Bureau at 1616 Eye Street NW Washington DC for later answers in the column.
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Washington
Western Newspaper Union
Eye Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Revision of surplus property rules aids World War II veterans
W. Stuart Symington announces broad changes after review to assist veterans. Elimination of the 2500 dollar limit on preferential purchases, permission for direct dealing with disposal agencies, and eligibility for loans and credit under new terms. Also provisions to buy stock for resale and to obtain equipment for employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Stuart Symington
Department of Commerce and
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Commerce Department
RFC
War Plants Corporation
Treasury
Pendroy News Roundup of Local Visits and Events
Mr and Mrs R S Estes visited relatives in Belgrade last week. Charles Field attended the Vastine sale near Cut Bank. Chet Thomas was a Great Falls visitor for medical treatment. Bob MacDonald stayed at the Thomas home. Walter Halverson and son Billy visited Great Falls owners of a new Chevrolet pickup. A crowd attended the F U card party with Chas Parker high and T B Jones low in Five Hundred. Roy Page had high in Pinocle. Chet Thomas low. Mrs Al Hargens of Great Falls guest at the Gulbrandsen home. Mrs Lee Hamer cared for her grandmother while Seekins stayed in Great Falls. Charles Field Jr and family in Great Falls. Electric motors being installed at Farmers Union elevator. Chet Thomas and Bob MacDonald guests at Earl Hammond home. Marylin Shorty Rose turned his car Saturday night but was uninjured. Robert Stromswold to Mohall for a visit.
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R. S. Estes
Belgrade
Charles Field
Vastine
Cut Bank
Fields
Chet Thomas
Great Falls
Thomas
Bob MacDonald
Thomas Home
Walter Halverson
Billy
F. U
Chas. Parker
T. B. Jones
Roy Page
al Hargens
Carl Gulbrandsen
Lee Hamer
D. G. Seekins
Conrad
Hamer
Seekins
Charles Field, Jr
Farmers Union
Beck Community News Notes and Family Visits
Bernard Toenyes and son John arrived from Dalton Alabama after his discharge at Maxwell Field. A. E. Beck hosted Sunday dinner for the Timmerman Gamstadt Primus families. Wallace Schultz George Mallberg and Emil Schultz visited. Don Siedel of Moore joined weekend at Wittke home. Farmers Union met Friday at Beck school with Jerome Toenves presiding. Committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Toenyes
John
Dalton
Ala
Bernard
Maxwell Field
Alabama
A. E. Beck
Timmerman
Gamstadt
Primus
Wallace Schultz
George Mallberg
Emil Schultz
Toenves
Don Siedel
Moore
Wittke
Farmers
Community group appoints leaders and notes high scores
Appointments were made for Mrs. Matt Schaefer as Junior leader and Arnol Beck as Assistant Leader with Conrad Wittke Joe Primus and Bernard Toenyes also named. After the meeting cards were played high scores went to Mrs. A. Beck and Jerome Toenyes. The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Schaefer
Junior Elader
Arnol Beck
Conrad Wittke
Joe Primus
Bernard Toenyes
A. Beck
Jerome Toenyes
Tony Zimmerman
Great Falls
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Navy Reserve
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Pendroy News
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Joe Tackes
John Campbell
Pendray
James Waples
Millie Tackes
Tony Tackes
Math J. Tackes
Mary Keel
Homberg
Home Oil & Refining Co
Choteau, Montana
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