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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1939

Page

7

Holiday Desserts and Recipes for the Season

A holiday cooking feature offers desserts for the season with several reader submissions. Mrs James W Davis of Ennis shares Steamed Snowballs with Hot Marshmallow Sauce, and Mrs M J Norton of Mullan provides Marmalade Pudding. Mrs Rose A Hoffman of Williston contributes Jelly Roll Dessert with fresh berries or jam and whipped cream.

Kathryn G. Wynn James W. Davis Ennis M. J. Norton Mullan Idaho Rose A. Hoffman Williston

Autumn Perennials in Crocker Ingegalng Recipes

Crocker Ingegalng shares readers’ requests for classic Autumn Perennials recipes Grape Pie and Green Tomato Pie with detailed steps. Includes crust tips, baking times, temperatures, and reader questions about pie crust handling and fat choice.

Mature Frock Pattern 939 Promises Simple Elegant Fit

Claire Tilden pattern 939 offers a mature dress design with a two piece front bodice and single piece back yoke for a smooth line. Choose sheer wool, crepe, or silk jersey with a slim front skirt panel and two tone neckline. sizes 36 to 48 with 33 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 36, fifteen cents.

Claire Tilden Montana Fifth Ave New York

Making Amusement

Grace Archbold recounts Mrs Reid reflecting on a family’s joy in creating their own entertainment. She recalls her son Jimmy’s two year old gate game and later handmade toys. The scene shows children crafting a dollhouse and furniture while Rose Mary and Charles contribute.

Grace Archbold Mrs. Reid Jimmy Rose Mary Charles

Helena Diocese Receives Arts Bequest for Church Work

The Helena diocese will receive a $15 000 bequest from the late Rev Henry Arts of Seattle to be distributed by Bishop Gilmore of Helena. The will directs careful, charitable use of the funds and honors the church’s ongoing mission.

Iwelena Helena Henry Arts Seattle Gilmore

Kiowas a Montana tribe in wronged exile and raids

The Kiowas, though seen as southern Indians, were a Montana tribe whose origin lay near the Missouri Three Forks area. Driven from their homeland they moved east then south fighting or allying with groups, ultimately joining with a rival nation under chiefs like Dohasan and Ric Bird.

Missouri River Montana Three Forks Mmssouri Arith Dohasan Texas Ric Bird Joseph

Montana Spends Fortune on Cars

Montana purchases of new cars and trucks in 1939 totaled 16.324 million dollars with 12 674 new cars sold by December 1 and 3 750 new trucks, up from 1938 figures. Dealer secretary M P Trenne noted most of the rise occurred before June while after June Montana fell about 10 percent below the national average.

Trenne Montana

Mercer Honored by International Seed Growers Group

Ralph D. Mercer former Montana State College extension agronomist and Montana Seed Growers association secretary becomes secretary treasurer of the International Seed Improvement association. He was elected at the 21st annual meeting in Chicago. The group includes secretaries of crop improvement and seed grower associations across 34 states and two Canadian provinces, focusing on seed certification quality improvement and standardization of varieties.

Ralph D. Mercer Montana State College Montana See Growers Association International Chop Improvement Association Montana International Organization Mercer Chicago International Association Canada Association

Lone Wolf Chiefship Sparks Tribal Turmoil and Death Rumors

The article recounts disputes over leadership on the Blackfeet and Kiowa, noting Lone Wolf resenting White Calf’s elevation and the chief’s hereditary role. It suggests poisoning as a possible cause of Lone Wolf’s death and describes funeral preparations, including a large coffin and grave fence.

Washington Alef Grant Alreadugh Lone Wolf Blackfeet White Calf Prount Kicking Bird

Pioneer Prospector John Schutty Dies in Anaconda

John P. Schutty 86 a long time Montanan died at his Anaconda home. Born in Austria in 1852 he served as a lieutenant in 1876 during the Bosnia annexation war before immigrating to the United States in 1884. He prospected from Miles City to Nissler and Beefs Straight gulch then worked in Butte mines and at the Anaconda smelter before retiring twenty years ago.

John P. Schutty Montana Anaconda Schutty Austria Bosnia United States Miles City Nissler Butte Garrison Helena

Speers department notes 1939 employment and education status

Missoula notices the Speers department reports the 1939 class employment except those not seeking work. Most pursued further education or married. several remain at home.

Missoula Home Speers Department State Hiont

Montana WPA Library Project Expands Rural Access

The Montana WPA library program announces 42 branches in as many towns with regional hubs in Billings Great Falls Miles City and Kalispell. One hundred thirty seven certified workers and hundreds of books support rural circulation from Butte headquarters with scrapbooks aiding research and community groups.

WPA Montana Annabel Eainger Edinger Edinger Hs Ses Montana Library Extension Commission Butte Billings Great Falls Miles City Kalispell Eleanore Horgan

1,400 Trees Planted in London Parks for Coronation

To commemorate the coronation, 1,400 trees are being planted in London parks, marking a public beautification effort. Local officials say the project will enhance green space and provide lasting civic benefits.

London

British Forestry Commission opens 50000 dollar plan for timber supply

A British Forestry Commission project commits 50 000 dollars to planting to ensure a new year’s timber supply. The program aims to bolster long term forest yield and regional wood availability.

British Forestry Commission

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