Wise River Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Local Events
Mr and Mrs W R Allen and son Billy of Anaconda spent Sunday in Wise River with Billy hosted by Martin Messner Jr. Allen spoke of a coastal trip and high restaurant prices. Numerous local residents visited and attended Easter services, theater outings, and community meetings while relatives and friends traveled between Dillon Butte Whitehall and Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Allen
Billy
Anaconda
Martin Messner, Jr
Allen
Tennessee
New York
Washington, D. C
New England
Donald Schuette
Warren
Ohio
Thomas Richards
Ferndale
Jim Patterson
W. H. Bessiere
Missoula
Bessiere
Walter Jones
Jim O’connell
Fishtrap
Butte
Tex Clark
Dave Hickman
Whitehall
Bill Dodgson
Fred Gill
Ralph Potts
Walter Goose
Verne Stanchfield
Eastern Star
al Muchmore
Dillon
Herzog
Joe Patterson
Archie McTaggart
Floyd Thompson
Nelson
Wise River
Gene White
John Trueman
Leslie Trueman
Melrose
Rex Clark
A. T. Eaton
Bozeman
Warren Hughes
Betty Ann
Colonel Combs
Mike Healy
Frank Husted
Bob Stanchfield
Husted
Dan Pendergast
Isabel Fargher
Old Judge Clears Rumors On Army Drinking Habits
The judge notes a government report on drinking near Army camps shows systems of discipline andOrderliness. He and John discuss loans of a copy that eased their worries about their Jim amid unfounded rumors. The report praises conduct around soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Jim
John
Army
Rationing Reminders for Shoes Sugar Coffee and Gasoline
Ration notices update stamps and validity periods across Books One and Two. Shoes Stamp 17 valid to June 15 for one pair. Sugar Stamp 12 valid to May 31 for five pounds. Coffee Stamp 23 valid for five weeks. Gasoline A coupon 5 valid to May 21. Farmers may obtain non highway gasoline for six months. tire inspections required for renewal and varying inspection periods for A B C books.
Social events fill Dillon evenings with clubs and bridge
Theta entertained by Mrs. Florence Backus at the W H Mitchell home. Miss Jean Bishop led in bridge with Mrs. Edna Wheat as low scorer. Supper Club hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell. Many groups met including Child Study Club at Mrs. Harris home and Beaverhead Ladies Club at Mrs. Johnson's. Pinochle produced high scores for Mr. and Mrs. Albers. various teas and birthdays noted among local families.
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Theta
Florence Backus
W. H. Mitchell
Jean Bishop
Pridge
Edna Wheat
Wm. H. Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Gordon Harris
Herbert Wheat
Russell Gray
Beaverhead
Fred Johnson
Nelson School Community Club
Stella Murray
Paul Stahl
Addie Morrison
Clyde Ringer
Jack Doyle
John Albers
Doyle
Dillon Better Homes Club
Phillips Block
Ralph Liggett
Eleanor Nelson
Restaurant price ceilings set for Rocky Mountain region
The Office of Price Administration established maximum prices for meals and drinks in about 18 000 food establishments in the Rocky Mountain region. The ceiling covers the week of April 4 to 10 and aims to keep prices at base period levels. OPA may roll back prices found too high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Clem W. Collins
Office of Price Administration
Community events and social notes from Wisdom and nearby areas
Local residents hosted gatherings and charitable events including a regular Sincerity Rebekahs meeting backing June 13 Community Service day. Families attended bridge clubs, church and lodge activities, and trips to Dillon Butte and Sheridan for business and shoots. A death followed an accident with horses as Mother's Day services approaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Shaw
Wisdom
Charles Wenger
Harold Nelson
Catholic Guild
Henry Rousie
Elna McIntyre
Bridge Club
John Krause
Mark Clemon
M. C
Martin C. Jackson
Butte
Wesley Skeeters
Buster Dodd
Steve Mahaffey
Idaho
John Hutchins
Harry Johnson
William Bierstedt
Kansas
Woody Bros
M. E. Fullerton
Carroll Ranch
Dillon
John Jackson
Sheridan
Else
Wartime Incentives and New Ration Rules for Gardeners and Workers
The article outlines OPA gas ration boosts for victory gardeners with plots of 1500 square feet, sharing car use where possible, and 720 miles monthly for course-of-work driving in mountains. It notes tire ration changes, new ceilings on beef and lamb prices, a student oriented armed services book, and a nursing corps recruitment drive with June enrollment. It also mentions a baptismal service schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory
Victory Gardeners Planning
OPA
Victory Garden
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Dan,Pendergast
Lee Sims, Jr
Leslie Jones
Lynn
Ben Mallon
Divide
Jesse Tope
Walter Gnose
Frank Reed
Harold Rose
Dewey
Jolly Inn
Covararent Printing Office
Conference of Alcolphe Bevrragendustriss
Ine
Bitter Root Club
Sam Wilkinson
Frank Tyre
Favre Eaton
The
Presbyterian Church
Clark D’evelyn
Calvin Logan
Methodist Woman’s Society
G. E. Finch
St. Rose Junior Guild
L.D.S. Relief Society
Dillon Neighbors
Woodcraft
Odd Fellows Hall
F. H. Bimrose
E. H. Williams
Hiram F. Brundage
D. J. Barrett
R. M. Barrett
E. L. Poindexter
Clara Plant
Bridge
Baptist Missionary Society
R. M. Gregg
L. Belle Long
Ross Hill
J. White
Maynard Miller
A. L. Hasbrouck
Camas Nelson
Beaverhead County High School
W. J. Bierrum
Noble Grand Club
T. H. DuBois
Bertha Mayfield
Dillon Parent Teachers Association
Bagley Building
Frank Watkins
Dillon Implement CO
Jackson
U. S. Office of Education
U. S. Infantry Association
Navy
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Infantry Journal
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