Fifth Columnists and the Fear of a Domestic Threat
The piece traces the term Fifth Column from the Spanish Civil War to modern times highlighting Nazi and Communist agents allegedly at work in the United States. It warns of confusion, sabotage, and potential hysteria as government agencies consider intensified immigration controls and vigilantism, citing Dies Committee findings and a documented anti German incident in Iowa.
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Madrid
Norway
Holland
Poland
Belgium
France
Reynaud
British Isles
United States
U. S
Lenin
Stalin
Finland
Dies Committee
Moscow
Berlin
Department of Justice
Immigration Service
Iowa
June Daze Through a Farmer’s Harsh Workload in Teton County
The piece contrasts city dwellers who envy rural life with farmers who endure June’s labor. It highlights fatigue from tending fields, battling grasshoppers and weeds, and hoping for tax assessment relief, underscoring the farmer’s hard, unseen toil in Teton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Eagle Scout Hero Saves Girl Skater From Thinning Ice
George W. Tice Jr., an Eagle Scout from Lebanon Pennsylvania, used a flashlight to locate a drowning skater on thin ice. He calmed her, pulled her from the water, administered first aid, and took her home, recalling the cold night and scarce bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Tice, Jr
Lebanon
Tice
Echoes from the Past This Week Highlights Local Incidents
A 25 year lookback notes business houses closing early except some nights, drownings and injuries on local ranches, deaths from operations, and marriages. It recalls postmasters appointment, plane rides in Chateau, and regional farm and transportation items from years ago.
Montana dairy ad plan aims to lift statewide butterfat sales
Purchasers controlling 80 percent of Montana butterfat and 91 percent of dairy plants join Montana Dairy Industries in a national ad campaign to boost dairy consumption. Cooperators may deduct 1 cent per pound of butterfat or 1 cent per three gallons of milk bought from June 1 to June 15 to cover the state's share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Montana Dairy Industries, Inc
B. F. Thrailkill
Strawberry Chiffon Pie and Country Page Items
Recipe and household tips including a strawberry chiffon pie with gelatin lemon juice and whipped cream. Also a party game about U S states and chair covers from faded awnings. UNITED HEARTS 4 H CLUB meeting notes describe a June 12 gathering with demonstrations biscuits and refreshments.
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United States
Alabama
Iowa
Idaho
Maine
Marine
Oregon
Tennessee
Georgia
Virginia
Nevada
United Hearts
Marie Green
Glenna Stott
Florence Rowley
Florence
Marie
Aston Stott
Public Auction of School Building and Teacherage
Pursuant to a June 15 1940 board resolution of School District No 37 Teton County Montana trustees will sell at public auction to the highest cash bidder July 10 1940 at 2 o clock p m at the Cady School House the school building and the teacherage Dated June 17 1940 Mrs J C Le Strud Clerk of the District publication June 20 and 27
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Teton County
Montana
Roy S. Currell
Cady
J. C. Lestrud
Notice of Tax Deed Application in Teton County Montana
The undersigned will on August 31, 1940 apply to the County Treasurer for a tax deed to SW1/4 NE1/4 N1/2 SE1/4 and SE1/4 SE1/4 Sec 30 Tw 21 N R5 West of the Montana Meridian with due amount 108.92. Dated June 18, 1940. GEO. A. CARROLL County Clerk. The applicant will on August 31, 1940 apply for tax deed to E1/2 NE1/4 Sec 33 S1/2 NW1/4 E1/4 SW1/4 Sec 34 Tw 21 N R3 West. Amount due 326.63. Montana. (Applicant).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Montana Meridian
Montana
Geo. A. Carroll
Notice to Creditors Estate of Semele P Dwight
Administrator R E Nelson notifies all creditors and claimants against Semele P Dwight deceased to present their claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims should be filed at Bert I Packer Larson Building Chateau Montana, for estate affairs. Dated May 27 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semele P. Dwight
Bert I. Packer
Larson Building
Chateau
Montana
R. E. Nelson
Bert.i. Packer
Public Forum on War and Preparedness
Community letter argues that bluster cannot win wars and praises Knudsen Ford and Stettinius for directing defense efforts. It urges sober, practical action to strengthen national preparedness and urges senators and representatives to act quickly before the upcoming election. The writer, P. H. Cross Ir., stresses defense over rhetoric and calls for unity against external and internal threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Knudsen
Ford
Stettinius
Hitler
Mussolini
P. H. Cross IR
Working toward an objective fuels happiness for some men
The idea suggests that progress toward a goal gives satisfaction to some individuals, while mere attainment may not. The statement reflects varying responses to achievement and the value placed on the journey versus the result.
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Choteau Acantha
Choteau
Canada
Red Crown
Standar
PRI
Sandad Bergsin
Gus Depner
Whelcsite
Cheteau
Depner Standard
Cheteau Pondera
Dupuyer
Eagle Scout
Sam Deavy
Slough
W. F. Miller Ranch
Harry Bachstein
Leona
C. F. Suisie
Agawam
Jimmie Cheetham
Dutton
J. G. Jackson
Teton
G. C. Core
Shirley Wallace
Alice Martine
Methodist
Bole
State Bank
Fred Moran
Orrine Smith
Arkansas
Great Falls
Helen Drake
C. H. Drake
Alfred Prior
Conrad
K. E. Sturgis
L. E. Taylor
Lions
T. Givens
Aleen Ballard
Yeager
Charles Burnett Place
C. Jas Smith
Miles City
Sarah Rosetta Smith
George I. Smith
H. H. Higgens
Maker
Citizens State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
the Acantha
Public Forum
EB. L. Kleffman
Choteau, Mont
H. W. Bateman
P.S. Cannon, M. D
E. J. Crary
McDonala Bloch
C. E. Stephens
Larson Bing
G. L. Banes
J. H. Byler
State of Montana
Mont
Pho
Maynard Hospital
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