Chateau Lions Club Installs Officers and Awards
The Chateau Lions Club held its June meeting with seven members receiving old mon arch chevrons and nine officers installed. Outgoing president Gibson Monkman awarded 20 and 10 year chevrons to longtime members A. B. Guthrie, K. E. Sturgis, John Dunckel, Al Hensley, Carl Wedum, W. W. Scott, J. W. Breen and C K. Malone. Mayor Sturgis installed the new officers for the coming year including Henderson as president and Murphy as secretary. The group reviewed a year of activities from pop concessions to Red Cross drives, swimming pool operations, and Boys State delegation, noting a district tally of 96 clubs and 4,493 members. Dr A A McAuley received a key badge for recruitment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Monkman
A. B. Guthrie
K. E. Sturgis
John Dunckel
al Hensley
Carl Wedum
W. W. Scott
J. W. Breen
C K. Malone
Sturgis
Lions
Jim Henderson
R. E. Davison
WF. Olson
Leo Murphy
Ray Davidson
Carlie Bowers
Lion Jamer
Arnold Hanusa
Frank Stearns
Carecours
Billings
Joan
Patsy Folda
Fairfield
St. Paul
Choteau
Cr. Monkman
Lions International
Murphy
Chateau
Red Cross
A A McAuley
Fred Barribal
Jim Syles
Ed Obernolte
Spring Revival In Business In Montana Seen In Report
Montana State University publishs a June Montana Business issue showing a mild pickup from winter lows. Nonagricultural employment carloadings and bank debits rose from February and March 1948 levels. Farm income fell back while livestock receipts dropped year over year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Montana Business
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Montana State University
Septim Oa
Great Falls
Helena
Miussoula
Card of Thanks from Choteau Rodeo Committee
The Choteau rodeo committee thanks the many loyal boosters who helped at the rodeo grounds and in other ways to insure the success of the annual show. Their cooperation makes Choteau's event possible and is sincerely appreciated.
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Choteau Rodeo Committee
Choteau
The
Miss Graham Attends National FHA Convention
Flora Eileen Graham daughter of Supt and Mrs R C Graham of Chateau returned June 26 from Santa Barbara California where she attended a Pacific regional conference of the F H A. She was one of 18 Montana delegates at the three day meeting. The group visited Zion National Park and took a tour of Boulder Dam on return. Sixty delegates from 11 western states and Hawaii attended. three Montana officers were installed and Miss Graham played a piano selection during the installation.
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Flora Eileen Graham
R. C. Graham
Chateau
Santa Barbara
Calif
Montana
Zion National Park
Boulderdam
F.H. A
Santa Barbara Civic Center
Doris Wood
California
Graham
Rajammal Devadas
Madras
India
Muriel Lucy
Conrad
Miss Graham
Malfrid Moe
Helena
Helen Wolfe
Belt
Francis Malicke
Deer Lodge
Joan Wohlgenant
Sidney
The Man Behind Coast to Coast Radio Quiz
Elizabeth Toomey profiles Professor Quiz Craig Earl once hosting the first coast to coast radio quiz. He recalls starting with $25 prizes, laments rising jack pots and hints by hosts, and notes two bright spots: housewife contestants and audience enjoyment of large money jackpots.
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Elizabeth Toomey
Hted
New York
Professor Quiz
Craig Earl
Quiz
Drying Garments Flat Prevents Stretching
Drying sweaters and knitted garments flat preserves shape and fit. Hanging them risks stretching and loss of form even after a subsequent wash.
Bereavement thanks from Armstrong family group
The Armstrong family expresses gratitude to friends for kindness during their bereavement. They specifically thank Rev Fr J J Sheerin pallbearers and all who sent flowers or offered spiritual support, and those who contributed to Memorial hospital in memory of their loved one.
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J. J. Sheerin
Memorial Hospital
J. R. Armstrong
Robert Armstrong
Margaret Armstrong
Minors Urged to Secure Age Certificates by Employers
Alfred R. Anderson, Montana state commissioner, urged Helena employers to obtain age certificates for all minors used in labor. Certificates must be on file and available for inspection if a minor’s age is questioned by inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred R. Anderson
Minors and labor rules outlined by Montana Division of Labor
Officials emphasize age definitions and certificate requirements for minors, with penalties for violations. The bulletin notes that under 16 may work only in certain jobs, those 16 to under 18 face hazardous work bans, and no one under 21 may serve liquor in taverns. For details contact the Division of Labor and Industry in Helena. An upcoming Rebekah-Odd-Fellow picnic is set for Sunday July 10 at North Fork of Tet on with a pot luck and 1:30 meal.
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State
Division of Labor
United States Department of Labor
Helena
Division of Labor and Industry
Montana
Anderson
North Fork of
Teton
Thankful note for infant son bereavement
We extend sincere thanks to all who remembered us with cards flowers and expressions of sympathy after the death of our infant son Special thanks are given to Rev Eng dahl Mr and Mrs Verne Blakesley
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Rev
Engdahl
Guthrie to Receive Honorary Degree
The article notes Guthrie, long associated with Kentucky and the Lexington Herald-Leader, receiving an honorary degree. It recounts his Nieman fellowship at Harvard in 1944, the novel The Big Sky published in 1947, and its critical acclaim. Guthrie left newspaper work in 1946 to teach creative writing at the University of Kentucky and work on a new historical novel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Lexington Herald-Leader
Nieman
Harvard University
William Sloane Associates
Montana
Guthrie
University of Kentucky
Guthrie to Speak at Writers Conference and Clinic
Guthrie plans a July 20 historical fiction clinic during the writers conference. He is married to Larson’s daughter, with two children, and he will be at Chateau visiting his Twin Lakes summer home through early August. Registration is handled by conference director Joseph Kinsey Howard at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Joseph Kinsey Howard
University
Chateau
Twin Lakes
Chateau Rodeo Draws 5,000 for Two Shows and Attractions
About 5,000 attended two rodeo performances at Chateau with amateur riders matching professionals. Jim Haley bulldogged a steer in 7.4 seconds, while Rollie Hyatt and Saltie Wall led amateurs. A drum corps parade and bands from Fairfield and Missoula entertained, and prize drawings funded parade and firework costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Haley
Chandler, Ariz
Rollie Hyatt
Saltie Wall
Elks Qdrum and Bugle Corps
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Margaret Dellno
Kay Lou Russell
Ralph Stanton
Missoula
Oral Zumwalt
Safeway
Family Circle Magazine
Family Circle
U. S
Empress
Jeep
NOB Hill Coffee
Airway Coffee
Canterbury
Bay
Shank
Kerr Regular
Kerr Lids
Castle Crest
Safeway Fresh Produce
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