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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1941
Page
6
Editorial excerpts discuss college grads facing jobs amid defense expansion, wartime beauties supply issues, and the need for open debate without insults. Notes the editor must remain flexible, tolerate opposing views, and avoid fixed policy during rapidly changing times.
A homemaker calls it picnic cake a baked icing brown sugar spice cake designed for portability. The recipe uses shortening eggs flour brown sugar spices sour milk and a meringue style icing with nuts and yields a 8 by 12 inch pan with full or half batch options.
Kenneth Downs, a former Montanan and Montana State alumnus, survived a truck ambush while with Free Frenchmen near Damascus. Wounded nine soldiers died. Downs and fellow journalist Robert Low were detained as spies until the U.S. consul in Beirut secured their release.
Claire Tilden patterns present 373 a slenderizing day dress with deep yokes flowing front panel and side gathers. Optional self fabric or contrast butterfly tie ends highlight the V neck while neat banded sleeves and versatile all day wear suit sizes 34 to 48. Send 15 cents and order to Pattern Department M.N. 70 Fifth Avenue New York.
The article explains how poison ivy causes skin inflammation and how to avoid and treat exposure. It notes the three leaflets per stem, May to June berries, and sap transfer via skin contact or clothing. Prevention includes avoidance, washing with alcohol then soap, baking soda solution for inflammation, and protective clothing for workers.
Butte resident Arthur Nesbitt 48 was found dead in his garage likely from automobile exhaust fumes. Lewistown engineer Tom Pittman Sr. 58 died of a heart ailment while working near Kevin. Kalispell forestry officials discussed fire prevention for summer. Roundup couple Lars Sandaker celebrated their golden wedding with open house and church dinner. nearly 100 attended. Kalispell Paul Peterson of Glendale California visited his mother en route to England with Lockheed. Wolf Point John Mann 75 injured by a window during a tornado and hail. Helena Sam Bennett 70 found dead near a pistol after missing reports. Shelby Ted Thompson 20 sentenced to two years for grand larceny at a Sweet Grass hills ranch.
State Highway Engineer Howard W. Holmes announced a complete reorganization of the Montana highway department approved by the state highway commission and reviewed by the U S public roads administration. The plan eliminates offices consolidates posts and creates a public relations manager while shifting authority to the 10 division engineers and tightening reporting through Holmes.
Viola E. Holley describes helping a mother teach an 18 month old to handle disappointment. By understanding the child's viewpoint, offering substitutes, and modeling cheerful behavior, the mother guides consistent practice to reduce temper and foster resilience.
The plan lists engineers to be moved among divisions in Kalispell Billings Great Falls Missoula Havre Miles City Lewistown Bozeman and Wolf Point, with several named personnel including R J Ephland H C Tilzey M C Lockey A G Middleton S B Sanders R H Willcomb and Fred M Brown. Some will be released from the divisions noted pending formal action.
Dedication services were held for Morrison Cave State Park, a renowned subterranean wonder 15 miles east of Whitehall. The site forms the centerpiece of a major park improvement project aimed at expanding tourist access to the caves and surrounding attractions.
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