Montana Campaign Heating Up Ahead of November Vote
Montana politics is warming as candidates drum up votes. Democrats, led by Lester Loble in Helena, prep Sept 6 platform meeting while Republicans push HQs after Aug 12 platform convention. Key contest centers on U S Senate race with Erickson challenging Wheeler era concerns over the Missouri Valley Authority and federal bureaucracy shaping campaign themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester H. Loble
Helena
Loble
United States
B. K. Wheeler
Leif Erickson
Irickson
Gallatin County
Zales N. Ecton
William Jennings Bryan
Feicton
Montana
Missouri Valley Authority
Contet
Erickson
MVA
Ecton
Wesley A. O’ewart
Leo. C. Grayphill
Congress
Washington
Peonte
Montana Insurance Men Pick New Officers at Meeting
At the 15th annual conference in Butte James Jenkins of Missoula was elected president of the Montana association of insurance agents succeeding Kelsey W. Haviland of Deer Lodge. George R. Miller of Helena was named vice president and Arnold Hupert of Livingston became secretary treasurer. Missoula was chosen to host the 1947 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
James Jenkins
Missoula
Montana Association of Insurance Agents
Kelsey W. Haviland
Deer Lodge
George R. Miller
Helena
Arnold Hupert
Livingston
Dellwo Earns Presidential Unit Citation Flag Ribbon
Robert N. Dellwo, former ARM8c USNR, received a special meritorious service award by the chief of naval personnel. The badge honors service with the USS Yorktown in the Pacific War Area from August 31, 1948, to August 15, 1945, and cites extraordinary heroism in air sea and shore actions against Japanese forces. Dellwo is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dellwo of Choteau.
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Robert N. Dellwo
Arm8c
USNR
Chief of Naval Personnel
Naval Service
USS
Yorktown
Pacific War
James Forrestal
Secretary of the Navy
U.S.S. Yorktown
Maine
U.S.S
Marcus
Wake
Gilbert
Marshall
Truk
Marianas
Boniis
Yap
Luzon
Formosa
Ryukyus
Philippine
Japan
Big Ideas Joke: Rheumatism Fools Joints
A humorous exchange about rheumatism makes a man imagine his joints are larger than real while Mrs. responds noting their butcher also has it. The quip plays on medical claims and everyday absurdity in lighthearted dialogue.
OPA announces sugar stamp extensions and price moves
Spare stamp 51 becomes valid for 5 pounds of sugar through December 31 while spare stamp 49 extends to September 30. Spare stamp 9 covers 5 pounds of canning sugar through October 31. The OPA also boosts toilet tissue and paper towels by 6 percent and updates meat prices. Car prices face no overall increase, with dealer charges adjustable if prewar practice shows higher costs. OPA removed all canned soups from price control. Orange prices rise by about 37 cents per standard box, with fresh produce price lists now posted in stores.
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OPA
State Office
Decontrol Board
Erices
Celine
Office of Price Administration
Fort Peck hearing set on master plan for recreation
Fort Peck district engineer Lt. Col. H. H. Roberts announced a public hearing on September 12 to present details of a master plan for developing the Fort Peck recreational area. The plan follows community hearings near the lake and ongoing investigations aimed at maximizing public recreation benefits.
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Fort Peck
H. H. Roberts
Army Corps of Engineers
Roberts
Choteau Anglers Eligible for Jaycee Trout Derby Prize
Choteau residents may enter the Great Falls Jaycees first annual Missouri River Trout Derby on Sept 15 with a $500 top prize for the largest trout. Women and youth face separate medals, $100 and $50 respectively, with tie protections. Entry costs $1 and requires a 1946 fishing license.
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Hardy Bridge
Cascade
Montana Game Commission
Jaycees
Great Falls
Fairfield
Fort Benton
Glasgow
Havre
Billings
Chateau
Conrad
Augusta
Cascade Rancher Elected Livestock Group Secretary
Conrad K. Warren of Deer Lodge announced the election of Ralph Miracle of Cascade as secretary of the state livestock commission succeeding the late Paul Raftery. The appointment follows Raftery’s recent death and names Miracle to the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Rancher
Livestock Group
Notice to creditors Estate of LeRoy M Smith Deceased
Administrator H H Hermanson of the LeRoy M Smith estate issues this notice to creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within four months from first publication. Address for claims is Messrs Murch and Wuerthner 403 Ford Building Great Falls Montana. Publication dates August 22 29 and September 5 12 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy M. Smith
Messrs. Murch & Wuerthner
Ford
Great Falls
Montana
H. H. Hermanson
Estate of Mathilda Kaupishh in Conrad Montana
The estate of Mathilda Kaupishh also known as Mathilda Kaupisch deceased named administrator Clifford Kaupish invites all creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four weeks at the administrator's office in Conrad Montana. W E Arnot attorney for administrator dated August 15 1946 and publication dates August 22 29 and September 5 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathilda Kaupishh
Mathilda Kaupisch
Mathilda Kai
Mathilda Kauph
W. E. Arnot
Conrad
Montana
Estate of Norman L Nelson Notice to creditors
Estate of Norman L Nelson Deceased announces creditors and others with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months of the first publication to A. Nelson administrator. Notices given at Davidson Browning attorneys office Great Falls Montana in Cascade County. August 23, 1946. Aug 29 Sep 5 12 19 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman L. Nelson
Davidson & Peatois
Nat'l Bank
Great Falls
Montana
Cascade
N. Arthur Nelson
Davidson & Browning
Nat’l Bank
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Greas
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