Lionism and service: what does it get from you
Speech by Wuerthner at a Lions convention urges members to measure value by personal contribution. He cites leadership growth, social prestige, broad mindedness, and community service as Lions gain through active participation, not personal gain. He honors Melvin Jones and notes club growth and strong finances despite economic hardship.
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Meny
Lion
Ithout
Goud
Lionism
Lion's Club
Good Samaritan
First Assembly at Teton High Encourages Student Activities
Principal Guthrie opened the year with a focus on knowledge over athletics and urged purchase of a two dollar student activities ticket covering football basketball track meets and plays. New faculty were introduced and training rules emphasized as the district scholarship contest at Great Falls in April was announced for Teton High.
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Guthrie
Great Falls
Teton High
Freshmen Initiation Marks High School Welcome Day
Freshmen staged a humorous program for upperclassmen featuring musical solos, prize fights, strong man exhibitions, and crab races. Afterward the gym hosted paddle rituals as each freshman received his dues, followed by music and dancing to conclude the event.
Library Gets New Books At High School
The high school library opened to students Tuesday with Miss Margaret Harris as librarian for the year. Student assistants may help this year due to fewer teachers. Nearly 100 new books arrived including a complete works of O Henry in one volume, travel books, plays, and English references. Cataloging continues and shelves will be ready next week.
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Margaret Harris
O. Slenry
Initiation of Freshmen by F F A Teton Chapter
The Teton chapter of Future Farmers of America will initiate six freshmen agriculture students on Tuesday September 27 at 7 30 in the high school. The ceremony elevates them from freshman to the Green Hand the first degree in F F A with further advancement to Future Farmers through work and study by the upperclassmen conducting the rites.
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Teton
Partners
Burns Heads Juniors Elect Officers for Coming Year
The junior class elected its officers at Thursday's meeting with Leslie Burns as president, Leslie Jourdonnais as vice president, and Leslie Oertel as secretary treasurer. Margaret Harris was reappointed class sponsor. The class plans to present its play soon.
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Burns
Leslie Burns
Leslie Jourdonnais
Leslie Oertel
Margaret Harris
Enrollment 231 Marks Higher School Growth
Total enrollment at the high school reaches 231 as additional increases are noted. The report highlights continued growth and capacity challenges for the district.
Freshman English Classes Expanded At Local School
A new freshman English class was organized this week due to high enrollment. The district now offers three freshman English classes taught by Miss Torferoa, reflecting growing interest in the subject.
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Torferoa
Sophomore Class Elects Officers at Monday Meeting
The sophomore class elected Nilla Gaare as president Evan Campbell as vice president Leo Mellon secretary Howard Ness treasurer and A J Thompson science instructor as sponsor at a class meeting held Monday.
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Sophs
Nilla Gaare
Evan Campbell
Leo Mellon
Howard Ness
A. J. Thompson
Epworth League Elects Officers for Coming Year
Epworth League cabinet at the Methodist church elected Kenneth Harmon as president Rae Harrington as first vice president Mary Elizabeth Edwards as second vice president John Robison as third vice president Geraldine Moulton as fourth vice president Dorothy Holmes as secretary treasurer Virginia Hansen as reporter A public installation will occur at the church next Sunday night The first cabinet meeting was held Wednesday afternoon with plans for an active year.
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Epworth League
Methodist
Kenneth Harmon
Rae ‘Arrington
Mary Elizabeth Edwards
John Robison
Geraldine Moulton
Dorothy Holmes
Virginia Hansen
Leaguers
Methodist Church Notes Sunday Services and Epworth League
Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship with communion at 11 a.m. Epworth League 6 p.m. Epworth installation at 7 p.m. led by Mary Elizabeth Edwards. Pastor Rev. Edwin Dover invites all visitors seeking guidance. Choir will perform special music.
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Epworth
Mary Elizabeth Edwards
Edwin Dover
The Guy Who Stubbed His Toe Lions Talk
District Governor C Hoyt read a poem at a Lions meeting about kindness to the struggling. The verses compare a literal toe stub to life’s small hurts and urge readers to offer comfort to those who stumble. The message highlights empathy, patience, and steady support on life’s road.
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C. Hoyt
Lions’ Meeting
Local Folks Make Weekend Visits and Health News
T. L. Gap Mrs. MecClenian of Collings visited friends in the Gap last Saturday after a week in Columbia Falls Kalispell Whitefish and Summers. Mrs. VanDeReit went to Cut Bank Sunday for a week or more. Little Melvin Bauma had his tonsils removed last Saturday. Rollie Ferris is combining on the bench for Harry Thompson.
Bole Briefs and Weekend Visit Notes
No dance in Bole on Saturday September 24 due to a wedding dance in Fairfield. Miss Janet Carson, studying at Ursuline academy in Great Falls, visited with her parents. Mr and Mrs John Kosnick and children spent Sunday with relatives in Great Falls. The H D club meets September 29 at Mrs E M Bammel home with a program including roll call beauty hints quilts and quilt patterns drawing of names for exchanging Christmas gifts. Miss Blossom Dale and Helen Standish dined with Miss Helen Binford Farmington. Mrs Dale and family drove to Great Falls Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Merle Bunday Coutts Canada were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs C A Austad. Lloyd Munson left Sunday for
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Bole
Fairfield
Janet Carson
Ursuline Academy
Great Falls
John Kosnick
H. D. Club
E. M. Bammel
Dauwalder
Price
Blossom Dale
Helen Standish
Helen Binford
Farmington
Dale
Merle Bunday
Coutts
Canada
C. A. Austad
Lloyd Munson
Simms Student to Attend Local High School
Mrs. Mary Hane hosts a Simms student as he plans to enter the high school program. Billy Steinbach joined relatives in Wisconsin last summer and has since returned to his home in the area. Mrs. Marion Davis won first prize at the North Montana fair for three hooked rugs, including Glacier National Park views and a Wisconsin scene. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hanson and their baby drove to Great Falls, with Miss Nina Hanson joining them to work for Dr. Maynard in Choteau.
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Simms
Mary Hane
Billy Steinbach
Wisconsin
Montana
Marion Davis
Glacier National Park
Mount Rockwell
Two Medicine Lake
Davis
Oliver Hanson
Great Falls
Nina Hanson
Maynard
Choteau
Lions Program Highlights 15 Years of Service and Verse
The district governor praised Lionism's impact in communities as the organization, now about 80 000 strong across the United States Canada Mexico Hawaii and beyond, continues humanitarian work. Betty Clark of Coffeyville Kansas won an essay contest and a poem titled The Guy Who Stubbed His Toe was read. The gathering included music by the Browning band and Shelby Wranglers in cowboy costumes plus a playful kangaroo court and group meetings led by local club leaders.
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United States
Canada
Mexico
Hawaiian Islands
Betty Clark
Coffeyville
Kansas
Charles A. Franks
C. W. Burns
Chateau Club
Shelby Wranglers
Browning Band
Wranglers
Shelby Club
George Tennant
The
Douglas Gold
Bruce McNamer
Jim Griffin
Chateau
Plentywood
Julius Wuerthner
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Lions Convention
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Macaroni
Swift
Lug
Methodist Church
Holden
T. L. Gap
Bar of Justice
B. I. Packer
T. E. VanDemark
Cut Bank
T. E. Uppinghouse
Rupert Clarkson
Adeline
Wm. Finley
Great Falls Club
Walter Bridges
Browning Club
K. W. Bergan
Cascade Club
L. Ey Taylor
Earl Burgett
Iowa
Fred Chandler
Chariton
J. M. Sulgrove
the Glenloyd
L. E. Taylor Gé
Chevrolet
Teton Service CO
Choteau, Mont
Aaceenee
Wipf
L. E. Taylor Garage
Choteau, Montana
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