Point rationing to replace some foods in wartime system
War Ration Book Two will be issued around year start and used for point rationing a group of related foods. Meat categories will carry different point values. hamburger may be one point while bacon could be eight. Buyers spend points to acquire items and cannot buy them until the next period. Office of Price Administration urges using plentiful meats to stretch points. Regular money and coupons still pay for meats.
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Office of Price Administration
OPA Seeks Records of Slaughter for All Deliveries
The Price Administrator Leon Henderson announced that every person who slaughters and delivers any listed animal to others is subject to the OPA meat restriction order and penalties. Exemption applies to farmers who slaughter only for their own use. Animals covered include cattle calves sheep and hogs and delivery is limited to ensure fighting forces are supplied. Records of all slaughter for delivery must be kept and shown to inspectors. violations carry fines up to $10 000 or ten years imprisonment or both.
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United States
OPA
Leon Henderson
Sportsmen Oppose Elk Slaughter For Japs
Senator James Murray warns federal plans to destroy Yellowstone Park elk to feed enemy internee camps risk angering outdoor groups and depriving Montana servicemen of prime big game hunting. He argues meat could be allocated to hospitals and worthy organizations, provoking broader resistance to wildlife policy.
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James Murray
Yellowstone Park
Chambers of Commerce
Montana
America
Red Cross Afghan On Display In Chamber Window
A new Red Cross afghan woven from discarded coats is shown in the Chamber of Commerce window. Thousands are needed for U S veterans hospitals to aid convalescent servicemen. Donors may notify Mrs LeRoy Gilbert, afghans chairman.
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RED Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Gene Hinton Visits Friends in Dillon
Gene Hinton of Willow Creek visited friends in Dillon last weekend. He had attended Normal College for the past two years.
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Gene Hinton
Willow Creek
Dillon
The
Normal College
Wisdom area social notes and local business activity
TheWisdom column records residents visiting Butte and Dillon for shopping and business on Monday and Tuesday. It notes Masons elected officers, a Wisdom Woman's club meeting postponed due to a blizzard, and social events at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Miller in Wisdom with bridge games and prizes.
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Daryl Ferguson
Butte
Herbert Armitage
George Johnson
Roy Snyder
Charles Bennett
R. C. Fetty
Jack Miller
Bozeman
Albert Miller
Cardwell
George O'Connell
Anaconda
O’connell
Tom Williams
Dillon Teesday
Draft Board
Warren Shaw
Dillon
Wisdom
Vivian Arbour
Joe Arbour
Roy Baker
Argie Stevens
Masons
Ralph Huntley
Leonard Smith
Alvin Peterson
Melvin Peterson
Emer Nelson
Elmer Jensen
Tyler
Gary Pomeroy
Ray Oliver
Hans Jorgensen
Don Anson
Wisdom Woman's Club
Shaw
George Memnick
Harold Capehart
Seattle
Clark Huntley
Contract Bridge
Jim Scofield
The
Legion
Harry Helming
Willey of
Ranger Morrison
Willey
Morrison
C. Swartz
Peter Rassmussen
Marlene Morrison
Roy Oliver
Clarence Helming
Douglas Morrison
Walter Stewart
B. Elsworth
Edward Gates
Short Course Suspended At Montana State College
Wartime shortages of farm and ranch labor halt the regular winter short course in agriculture at Montana State College for this year. Principal J. O. Tretsven notes the ten week practical training program for farm youth cannot be held as in past years despite wide statewide attendance.
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Montana State College
J. O. Tretsven
School of Agriculture
The Best in Job Work at the Examiner Printing Co
The Examiner Printing Co showcases top tier job work with precise typography and durable finishing. Clients receive prompt service, clear proofs, and competitive pricing backed by a trusted local print house reputation.
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The
Examiner Printing Co
Dillon News Highlights Military Service and Local Events
Veterans from Dillon remembered as Winns softball pitcher makes state all star team in Livingston. Lt. Watkins employed by Montana Power. Lt. Noble visits Dillon with wife, recently completed aviation ordnance officers school, to be stationed in San Francisco. Draftees’ Party fund receipts and expenses totaled 147.98 with 95.82 bank balance. Osborne Cardinale and Arlo Herman sworn into USS Navy after Helena exams.
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Dillon
Winn
Livingston
Watkins
Montana Power Company
Eldon R. Noble
City
Mr. Noble
Sam Ditty
Noble
Baltimore
Maryland
San Francisco
Ambrose F. Henneberry
Citizen’s Committee
Art Bay
William Waugh
Warren Stone
Lorrayne Pierce
Bonnie Lou George
Club
Ambrose Henneberry
Eddy’s Bakery
Examiner Ptg. Co., Inc
Dillon Meat Co
Vaughn Ragsdale
Dillon Bottlers
Examiner Ptg. Co
Nellie Little Poole
Ken Downing
Sam Cardinale
Osborne Cardinale
Arlo Herman
USS. Navy
Helena
Osborne
Beaverhead County
Normal College
Arlo
Joe Herman
Montana Auto Sales Company
Community Train Service Seeks Local Help
Local organizations begin a community train service and seek public aid to improve efficiency. The appeal notes magazines dated after September and items like playing cards and cigarettes may be left for distribution, inviting community groups to assist in the effort.
Vandegrift Posts 636 High Score in Local Matchups
Friday and Thursday evening features center on high scoring games as Vandegrift clocks 636 points. Montana Auto faces Dillon Implement while Merle's Beauty Shop meets City Drug in early action. Eliel's and Men's Store play, followed by Hazel Bakers versus Optimists and Buzz Saws against Cash Market. Screwballs twist with Johnny's Cafe and Rockcrushers collide with Alley Cats later.
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Montana Auto
Dillon Implement
Merle’s Beauty Shop
City Drug
Eliel’s
Hazelbaker’s
Buzz Saws
Cash .Market
Screwballs
Johnny's Cafe
Rockcrushers
Alley Cats
Emerick
Merle’s
Yee
Orr Flowers
Montana Power Epee Ene
Bond’s Aen Eee
Renee Towne Esseneees
Texaco Aenee Ter Eee
Eee
Nreeenenes
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Hoppi
Santa Claus
Winn’s
Dillon Furniture Company
Pendleton
Eliel
Vandegrift
Standard Lumber
Gosman’s Re Een Acer Ntemeanenee
Dillon Creamery
Metlen Hotel
State Bank Bneeeseneewnenrene
Eena Tenet Bhewan Eenanennnes
iMen’s Store Paddock & Tyro Comet Benserieene
Paramount Cleaners
Montana Auto i Winn's
Savoyettre Sanesennience
Dillon Implement Company
Gamble Stores
First National Bank
Pasmanity
Northwen Bancorporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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