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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1943

Page

5

Nativity Scene Amid Inward Turmoil and War

A chaotic inn scene contrasts with the birth of Christ in Bethlehem. Warlords, dictators, greed, and hatred fill the inn as angels announce the Saviour’s birth to peaceful, fearful onlookers while distant bombardment fades into quiet reverence.

Christ Child

Gift Wrapper: Officials Urge Secure, Legible Christmas Packages

Volunteers teach proper wrapping and clear addresses to prevent lost parcels as holiday deliveries surge. Officials note annual package losses stem from care lapses and unreadable labeling, urging strict wrapping standards and careful handling.

Newlyweds Learn Christmas Turkey Carving From Book

A novice husband, invited to carve the Christmas turkey, relies on a cookery book for lessons. The turkey bends oddly as the lesson unfolds, revealing a humorous holiday mishap with the couple learning together.

Ten Year Old Chooses Filly Rocket in Wyoming Ranch

Ken McLaughlin selects a yearling filly from a Joco mare named Rocket on his Wyoming ranch. His father, already angered by poor school work and lack of responsibility, resents the choice. His mother persuades that owning the colt could help him mature, and the change seems to prove her right as Flicka suffers a fall while leaping the corral fence, prompting Captain McLaughlin to reconsider.

Ken McLaughlin Wyoming Corral Captain McLaughlin Gilly Flicka Ken Howard McLaughlin Nell Don MoeLaughlin Sargent Neil McLaughlin Ross Studebaker Cheyenne Lady Calico Buck Baldy Gus Tim Crosby Mountain

Flicka's Nursery And Ken In Lone Cheyenne Ranch

Ken finds Flicka safe at Flicka's Nursery beside a hidden pasture near the Calf Pasture. He bonds with the filly as the Rodeo weekend ends and he takes charge alone at home. He reads aloud to Flicka under cottonwoods while the children’s moon shines in a calm summer sky.

Howard Gus Tim Ken Kim Chaps Studebaker Flicka

Flicka’s Enduring Bond and a Montana Farm Crisis

A quiet summer scene on a ranch is shattered when Ken discovers Flicka dying after coming home for lunch. He fights fear and pursuit, fetches wire cutters, and races to free a cow trapped by broken fencing as a dangerous, unfolding event threatens the farm.

Northwestern’s Graham Ends Key Football Career

Western Newspaper Union reports TTO Graham, Northwestern halfback from Waukegan Illinois, concluded his collegiate career after Northwestern’s win over Illinois. He set Big Ten forward passing records, tied the conference single game scoring mark, and was named most valuable player on the 1943 squad. His presence fueled Northwestern’s eight game schedule and top national ranking.

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Kaleidoscope Quilt Inspires Blue and White Bed Nook

A two tone blue and white Kaleidoscope quilt design forms the centerpiece for a bed nook. The bed and woodwork are white, with built in closets and shelves flanking the bed connected by a scalloped cornice. A blue gingham curtain and spread complete the look.

Household Safety and Maintenance Tips

Never clean the toaster until it is cool and unplugged. If an iron handle gets hot cover it with cardboard and tape. If shoes get wet stuff with newspapers and air dry away from heat. Once dry, condition leather with saddle soap or oil. Cool cooked chicken quickly and refrigerate promptly. For starch on iron bottom add salt or rub iron over salted newspaper.

Camel Cigarettes Favored by Soldiers Across Services

Army officials say cigarettes bolster morale and soldiers confirm a carton from home is welcome. Post Exchanges and canteens show Camels as the favorite brand among men in all services. Restrictions limit overseas shipments, but Camels can still be sent to soldiers in the U S and to sailors Marines and Coast Guardsmen wherever they are.

U. S

Pattern notes for Kaleidoscope quilt and cornice scallops

Mrs Spears provides patterns No 200 for Kaleidoscope quilt and No 207 for cornice scallops cut with a key hole or jigsaw. Patterns cost 15 cents each and may be ordered directly from.

Spears

Fish Lays Eggs in Plants and a Trout Leaps

Thread finned fish of the Amazon river leap from water and lay eggs on overhanging plants. A California fisherman lassoed a six pound, 28 inch trout as it leaped from a stream. A U.S. forest ranger has a photograph to document it. Blackfish in Alaskan swamps and eastern Siberia survive freezing and revive when thawed.

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