Girl Scouts Founded in 1912 and National Growth Noted
The article marks March 12 as the Girl Scouts anniversary tracing roots to 1912 in Savannah led by Daisy Gordon and Miss Juliette Low. It notes rapid expansion to 325,000 members, Washington and New York HQ moves, and structure modeled after the Boy Scouts with ages ten to sixteen. It also covers wartime rationing notes, sugar stamps, new nickels, and broad civic calls for patriotism and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts In
America
Girl Scouts
United States
Daisy Gordon
Savannah
Girl Guides
Miss Gordon
Juliette Low
Robert Baden-Powell
Boy Scouts
England
Low
Washington, D. C
New York
Melrose Notes Highlight Local Events and War Time Changes
Melrose reports on the local draft board's two week registration day at the public library with thirteen potential selectees. Readers hear about community gatherings, travels to Butte and Anaconda, and school time changes tied to wartime. Mentions of residents and social clubs appear alongside opinions on economic and wartime policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Boetticher, Jr
Board of Registry
Woman’s Club
Manuel Hernandez
R. R. Hoffman
Belgrade
Ben Dean
Butte
Bernard Hoffman
Lawrence Gerrety
Joe Bayan
Jean Rushton
Helen MacMillan
Bill Connor
Melrose
Kathryn Bayan
Miss Meade
Pete Stefanic
Edward Holland
Frances Clark
Annabel Fink
Anaconda
Frank Hoffman
Anna Fraser
Pete MacMillan
Harrison
Melrose School
Aline Stone
Demmons
Albert Streb
Rudy Fink
Lulu Lively
Powell
Leonard Lively
Frank Geraud
Bridge Club
Washington
Violet McCauley
Thomas Connor
Helen Fassler
Shirley Lively
Mary Fassler
Charlene Trueman
Margaret Bighorn
Jean Langdorf
Joyce Whittaker
Jerry Wilhelm
Mike O’brien
Mary Jo Streb
Margaret Ann Streb
Wisdom Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J M Neidt were honored at a dance and entertainment at the Masonic Temple in Wisdom for their golden wedding anniversary. The couple moved from Iowa to Montana in 1901 and have long resided in the Big Hole Basin with family across Wisdom Jackson and nearby towns. The event drew about 200 guests with a mock wedding and a program honoring their 50 years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Neidt
Masonic Temple
Neidt
Montana
Iowa
Big Hole Basin
Jackson
John
Wisdom
Walter Stewart
Tom Clemon
Howard Henrie
Wyo
Jake Neidt
John Neidt
Joe Shaw
Argys Stephens
Joan Neidt
Rosie
Bruce Helming
James Scofield
Ray Willey
Marion
Thelma Haggerty
Assembly
Thelma Haggarty
Ed Glassey
Bessie Rasmussen
W. J. Neidt
Dan Pendergast
Warren Shaw
Stanley Rasmussen
Karen Neidt
Barbara Lee Rasmussen
Peggy Ann Golay
L. R. Smith
Elmer Jensen
C. E. Swartz
Stewart Capehart
Butte
Harold Capehart
Jensen
Chris Rasmussen
George Helming
J. E. Hurley
H. R. Capehart
D. C. Morrison
Understand Your Income Tax Weekly Helpful Hints
Tax for calendar year 1941 may be paid in full by March 16 1942 or in four equal installments due March 16 June 15 September 15 and December 15 1942. Installments may be prepaid. If any installment remains unpaid after its due date the full tax is due. Payment to the proper internal revenue collector with receipts for cash or a cancelled check or money order suffices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
United States
Collector of
Baltimore
Maryland
Collector of Internal Revenue
Latter Day Saints Church Service Schedule
Latter Day Saints Church announces Sunday meetings with Elder L. H. Smith presiding. Sunday school at 9:40 and 10:00 sacrament led by Bill Hillstead with a talk by Joe White. Class work at 10:45 and closing exercises at 11:25. Evening services at 7:30 hosted by the Mutual Improvement Association. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hillstead
Joe White
The
Mutual Improvement Association
Lima Notes Details Local School Delays and Basketball Losses
Lima reports a 44 to 26 defeat by Ennis and a 27 to 16 win over Twin Bridges. The district notes weather driven schedule changes, bus service updates, and various residents’ activities from Red Rock and Dillon, including illness recoveries and local family visits. The piece highlights school timing shifts for war time, postponed games due to sub zero roads, and community events around Lima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Ennis
Gosman
Twin Bridges
W. B. Gleed
Dillon
Martha Greene
Prin. Earl Fairbanks
Clarence Jensen
Carl Guse
Red Rock
Lima High School
Fairbanks
D. Brandenburg
E. W. Renfro
Lowell Smith
Alma
Oscar Gravely
Jean
Hamer
Idaho
Cell
Mrs. William Casper Heads to California for Visit
Mrs. William Casper departed Friday for California to visit with her children Dee Casper and spouse and Mr and Mrs Melvin Nance for an extended stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Casper
California
Dee Casper
Melvin Nance
Dillon Small-Town Shoppers and Callers List
Residents and visitors frequent Dillon during the week end and Saturday shopping. Numerous couples and individuals including Armstead William Boone Gordon Ivy Curnut and Campbe are noted as business callers or shoppers in Dillon with relatives and friends visited in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boone
Dillon
Elmer Gordon
Edmonton
Canada
T Deate
Je Tey
Joel Berg
Deanne Dillon
Spencer Irion
Dell
M. R. Randlei
Butte
Tuesda
Parke Scott
Ivy Curnut
Lydia McCleery
Saturda
Coy Brow
Vertie May Komie
V. A. Cusa
Leo Pestkawer
John Corrawer
Stanley Bradley
Albert Gordon
M. R. Rand
O. R. Irion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dillon Examiner
Examiner
S. Montana Street
Dillon, Montana
Office of Price Administration
Melrose Marguerite LA Marche
Japan
China
Old Quaker
Old Quaker Co
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society
One
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
the Monitor
Christian Science Reading Room
White Building
State Bank & Trust Company OF
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Bob Lee
Harlem
Jim Paddock
Wise River
Argyl Stephens
Amy Stephens
Miles City
Dade Stephens
David
Hallie Stephens
Latter Day Saints Church
L. H. Smith
Rol Henderson
Spokane
Wash
H. E. Wombacher
Henry
C. M. Bailey
W. H. Wyatt
Salt Lake
E. W. Geary
Charles Calvert
Topeka
Kansas
Kansas City
Elliott
Ted
Art Stifal
Phil Miller
O. A. Schulz
Sheridan
Margaret Holloran
Bill Gray
Joe Birrer
Kate Seagren
Marion Merrell
Armstead
Eas
Writson Brothers
Legals
Canyon Irrigation Co
Canyon Irrigation Company
East Bannack Street
W. V. Grimes
Thomas M. Lewis
John Collins
Poindex
Ter Block
Beaverhead County
Oaromas M. Lewis
NEW York-Montana Mines Company
New York-Montana Mine Company
Lewisohn
Butte’ Montana
Philo C. Hanson
Samuel Barker, JR
Blackleg Aggressin
Parke, Davis & Co
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