Notable War Veterans Reunite and Enroll in College
Jerry Barrett and Bill Breen returned Wednesday from Japan where they served in the occupational forces. They entered service together, were separated 15 months, and met twice in Japan and again at Fort Lewis. Both plan to enroll for the winter quarter. Many local residents attended Eastern Star events and visited relatives, with several travelers noted to be in town for jubilees and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Barrett
Bill Breen
Japan
Fort Lewis
Washington
J. P. Conners
Peter
Patty
J Breen
Maude Goodwin
Great Falls
Montana Power Co
Choteau
John Gordon
Kevin
Jens Jensen
Dupuyer
Robert Kropp
Powell Wyoming
Dorothy Allen
James Daley
Yellowstone Park
American Lutheran Ladies Aid of Fairfield
Sons of Norway Hall
Fairfield
Adv
Plans Launched For National Polio Drive Involving Celebrities
Mrs. Shirley outlines campaign goals as Teton residents pledge help. Polio patients are crowded into the institute with overflow sent to general hospitals. National chair Kate Smith, Crosby as executive committee chair, Rosalind Russell to head the women’s committee tied to Sister Kenny film promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
General Hospitals
Kate Smith
Bing Crosby
Rosalind Russell
Sister Kenny
The Coffey Hour Groom in Elegant Wedding Attire
The article describes a groom in a three piece suit with a dark coat, sleeveless vest, and flowing trousers accented by leather and blue galluses. Miss Lewis, in a veil and orange blossoms, accompanied him at the altar as guests admired the attire and the sentimental coat story circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Shultz
Miss Lewis
4 H Clubs Plan Stronger County Program
4 H leaders and older members met in the courthouse last Saturday to plan a stronger county program. Theda R Schroder and Raymond Kelly led the session with reports from club congress delegates. Future meetings will be scheduled later due to early fall activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Theda R. Schroder
Raymond Kelly
Warden Frank Gordon Named Special Deputy
Frank Gordon was appointed by the state fish and game commission as a special deputy game warden. He will cover Teton county and Augusta during elk, deer and trapping seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gordon
State Fish and Game Commission
Teton County
Augusta
Pets Poisoning Warning Tells of Local Threats
Residents near the Banks home report poisoned candy incidents that killed dogs in the area. Officials urge parents to supervise children and avoid street foods. Doctors advise immediate treatment with an antidote for any suspicious sickness in children or pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
D. W. Hutchinson
Chateau
Great Falls
Choteau
Seven delegates attend first Montana 4-H congress at Bozeman
Teton county sent seven delegates Hazel Johnson Helen Mae Tangen Audrey Sunder Margaret Montague and Herbert Styren plus leader Grace Maxwell and Kathryn Reiquam to the first Montana 4-H club congress in Bozeman about 300 members and leaders attended from across the state. Delegates won county contests and competed for state honors with some set to attend the National 4-H Congress in Chicago this fall. The Bozeman program included contests and college tours amid many trailers visible around the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Montana
Bozeman
Hazel Johnson
Helen Mae Tangen
Audrey Sunder
Margaret Montague
Herbert Styren
Grace Maxwell
Kathryn Reiquam
Chicago
Congress praises 4-H leaders and student cooperation
The report highlights housing for students, prefabricated units, and the value of associations and contacts made by youth with other groups around the state. It notes constructive educational work and entertaining features, with speakers G. A. Selke and T. A. Erickson presenting. The author recalls an incident at departure showing strong group organization and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Selke
Greater University System
Montana
T. A. Erickson
Erickson
Minnesota
Early 4-H Club Organization Encouraged
The piece urges timely formation of 4-H clubs for a stronger program and notes National Fire Prevention Week proclaimed by President Truman for Oct 6. It praises Teton County rural fire prevention efforts with no serious crop or range fires this year and calls for continued commitment to maintain the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Teton County
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