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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1944
Page
4
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Lima Town Council in regular session on August 7 1944 approved the last meeting minutes and adopted a 10 mill general fund and 10 mill street and alley tax with a 5 mill street boost. The meeting saw a new water contract with UP railroad discussed and a minimum $300 expense for springs improvements. Several bids were considered including bridge work and town building painting before adjournment.
The article records a warm reunion and notes continued support for a bus service through jar collections. Dell and Lima communities report gains with Dell hotel leading and Lima cafe activity, while S/Sgt. John F. Jenkins returns to Gulfport, Mississippi after a medical discharge.
Wisdom residents hosted guests from Edmonton Idaho Montana and California. Local families reported travels to Dillon Butte Twin Bridges and Honda Texas with family and military assignments including WAC members and Marine volunteer plans.
William J. Bryant a special representative of New York Life Insurance named to the meritorious achievement group for top production in the year ending July 31. Frank W. Satter reports the recognition from the state agency. Also in policy news, OPA expands ration allotment eligibility for non institutional employers hiring seasonal workers up to 60 days.
Mrs. John Jackson and Mrs. John Shepherd visit Dillon to meet newborn Margaret Karen Jackson. John Jackson leads haying in the area with Wesley Skeeters close behind. Lightning hits a hay stack at Fred Hirschy ranch but is quickly put out. Mrs. Ferdinand Kellerburg visits Sperley sister. Dan Pendergast sells ranch to Mr. Redman.
Lew Penwell Montana district collector announces rapid processing of 1943 income tax refunds at an average of 2,000 checks weekly. He notes refunds accrue six percent interest per year for delays after March 15 and that 18 million refunds nationwide require time due to staff shortages. Do not write for updates. address changes should be sent to the collector.
With the 66th trainload of Mexican agricultural workers recently brought into the country, the total employed on farms across 17 western states rises to 63 637. This marks the highest number at any time since the program began in September 1942. Up to July 22 this year, 11 051 Mexican workers have been brought into the country under the program.
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