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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
3
The notice details ration stamp validity for Brown Y Z and other books, processed foods, sugar, gasoline, tires, fuel oil, shoes, income tax deadlines, and OPA checks. It notes 6 percent sugar reduction for civilians and outlines end date rules and enforcement actions.
Master Technical Sergeant Frank J. McDevitt of Philadelphia becomes the first Marine Corps combat correspondent to be cited for bravery in action. The award honors outstanding services on New Georgia Island and was presented by Lt. Gen. Millard F. Harmon commanding U S Army Forces in the South Pacific.
George Washington established the Purple Heart in 1782 and awarded it to Revolutionary War soldiers. It became the United States first valor insignia for rank and file, distinguishing common soldiers from officers.
The article outlines major U S Marine Corps decorations including the Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, Brevet Medal, and Legion of Merit. It notes the Medal of Honor as the highest award for valor since 1861 and explains the Navy Cross as third in rank with a second bar, while the Brevet Medal has not been awarded recently and the Legion of Merit honors exceptional fidelity and service dating back to 1782.
A summary of awards including the Distinguished Flying Cross and Silver Star outlining eligibility for those in great responsibility, meritorious service, and gallantry. It notes the Air Medal for meritorious aerial achievement and the evolution of citations from the Citation Star to the Silver Star and related honors.
The Navy and Marine Corps Medal recognizes heroism outside direct combat, including rescues at sea. The Purple Heart, created by General Washington, was reestablished in 1932 and made retroactive to cover those wounded in action in wars or campaigns.
Deeds filed include transfers by Inga Crane Bessie Perry Reiquam and Darwin Crane to Charles Harold Crane for $1 covering parts of section 32 in township 26 west. Other transfers include Julian Battson to Ezra Flick for $9600 and multiple parcels in Jacksons Addition and Schultz Add. Sheriff’s Deed granted by Albert O. Peterson to The First National Bank of Fairfield for $1622.50. Decree of Distribution assigns interests in the estate of Thomas Knopps among heirs. Royalty deeds cover oil and gas rights to several grantees. Right of Way deeds grant 60 foot easements to the United States across specified parcels. Assignment of oil and gas leases and contracts for deed involve Carter Oil Co and Northern Ordnance Inc with several lease assignments.
The Executrix Annie Luinstra of the Jacob Luinstra estate asks creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within four months of the first publication. Claims must be shown to the Executrix at George Coffey’s office in the Larson Building Chateau Montana. Date Feb 14 1944. First publication Feb 17 last publication March 9.
Albania sits just larger than Sicily and Vermont with about a million people. Oil production jumped from 10 000 to 619 000 barrels annually in three years, boosting its rank among Europe’s crude output. Italians built a 45 mile pipeline from Petrolia to Valona and Albania’s rugged districts show strong mineral wealth and resource potential.
Aug Augusta community notes include travel of Wayne Weaver to Cal laway Nebr for sister's illness, Mae Hines aiding Jessie Quinn, John Leslie Barrett seeking medical care in Rochester, and Barrett's sawmill and sheep shed project. Also Lt Donald A Crowe wed Patricia Towle in Garden City Kan and Pat White recounts road delays. obituary for Mrs Lawrence Connor of Elk Creek and Great Falls.
Chief Petty Officer Dan Colton of the Great Falls Navy Recruiting Station will be in Chateau on March 10 to interview local residents about joining the WAVES or other naval services. He says there are strong opportunities for service and training for young men 17 and for women in the WAVES, and the trip saves locals a trip to Great Falls.
The piece notes how the cast of When A Girl Marries selects clothes emphasizing style comfort and wearability. Mary Jane Higby sticks to simple dresses with a hat as a concession and uses perfume sachets. Gertrude Warner favors secretarylike tailored outfits with matched accessories. Anne Francis prefers Lanz Tyrolean styles for practicality and youthfulness. Marion Barney presents a slim youthful matron look with dark tailored dresses and veiling.
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