Scrap Urgency Voiced by WPB Rep in Great Falls
Webster Quickenden of the War Production Board urges county residents to contact local officials for scrap iron disposal and pricing details. He stresses urgent action as scrap drives continue across Montana counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Quickenden
War Production Board
Great Falls
Jie
Ontana
Milwaukee Road
Great Lakes
Pacific
Hiawatha
Olympian
Local Committee Seeks New Chairman Position
A community group seeks a new chairman after the resignation of the local chair and committee members. The note calls for applicants and outlines duties, with deadlines and meeting dates to be announced.
Ben Wolk on Shipyard Work and Liscome Bay News
The letter from Ben Wolk, a Washougal shipyard worker and former Chateau carpenter, explains life in the yard and his role in sheet metal work. He notes his wife Gunhild Lindseth’s move to the machine shop office and the couple’s winter routine while expressing interest in each ship built and launched, including the Liscome Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wolk
Washougel
Washington
Choteau
Farmington
Wolk
Gunhild Lindseth
Farmington and
Acantha
Liscome Bay
Walter Combs
Chateau
Toys and Teddy Bears Through History
Robert Louis Stevenson’s youth illness sparked dramatic prose, while the Wright brothers traced to kite experiments. The Teddy bear, inspired by Theodore Roosevelt, remains top in popularity with about 10 million in U.S. homes. Ball games date back to ancient Egypt with pottery and papyrus spheres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Stevenson
Wright Brothers
Margarette Steiff
Theodore
Teddy
Roosevelt
Rockies
Remus
Egypt
Land
Cleopatra
Soldiers Find Chinese Pay Bills at Christmas
Soldiers in Chungking and across China observe Christmas with gifts and debt-free aims. Generals and Christians share holiday customs as Chiang Kai-shek’s influence blends with Methodist and Christian traditions. Soldiers in India enjoy a British style English Christmas with churches, pageants, trees, and large dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
Chiang Kai-shek
India
Tomb of St. Nicholas Scene of Pilgrimage
Saint Nicholas, born in Myra, served 17 years as bishop, died in 352, and his tomb drew yearly pilgrims until 1087 when relics moved to Bari, Italy where he remains venerated. He is patron of sailors pawnbrokers spinsters and thieves. his festival is December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Myra
Asia Minor
Bari
Italy
And a Doll’s Christmas Thanks We Thank Thee
A brief devotional note lists thanks to the Lord for the world food birds and other gifts. The text expresses gratitude for life, sustenance, and nature in a simple prayer form.
Notice to Creditors Estate of Frank Rietjens Deceased
Administratrix Grace H. Rietjens published a notice to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate of Frank Rietjens Deceased to exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after the first publication. Claims should be presented at Church Harris Ford Court Chateau Montana. First published December 16, 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rietjens
Church & Harris
Ford Court
Chateau
Montana
Grace H. Rietjens
Frank Rie
Jest Jen
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WPB
Washougal, Wash
Chateau Acantha
Mr. Bullerdick
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
Dutton Co-operative Association
U. S
Heary Department
Santa Claus
Santa
Chateau, Mont
Some Gil 2 Refining CO
Catar Rus Mortanas
This
America
Maxteraukee
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