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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1944
Page
8
The Beaverhead county clerk reports rising absentee ballots with many voters at home on furlough or leaving town. Ballots are still arriving from applicants near and far, and officers stress timely return by election day. Registration has climbed to 3,360, up from July primary levels.
Ned Harkness, longtime Dell rancher, died last year in Idaho Falls after a life spent on local ranching. He was known for his work with the Dell community and his commitment to regional agriculture.
Surviving him are his widow and six children Mrs. Patty Latacek Richard Robert Dorothy Gale and Miles Harkness all of Roberts his mother Mrs Arabina Harkness of Menan Idaho two sisters Mrs Bessie Lewis of Roberts and Mrs Jessie Jensen of Menan and three brothers Ernest B Harkness Dell Sgt Ross A Harkness stationed in Alaska and Guy L Harkness of Roberts.
The OPA and War Production Board report continued shoe rationing is needed. They note civilian rationed shoe production in the first half of this year totaled 134,065,000 pairs versus 154,125,000 in late 1943, still short of needs.
Social hour hosted by the Central Committee at the Republican headquarters on Glendale street from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday Oct 28. Event funded by F C McFadden secretary.
Among 120 life underwriters who received C L U diplomas from the American College of Life Underwriters in Detroit on September 14 1944 Corporal Gilbert Hilde of Dillon now serves with the U S Army in Hawaii formerly district manager for Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York at Dillon is listed.
Political advertisement urging voters to back John Prohosky on the Democratic ticket for Beaverhead County Commissioner duties aimed at improving local roads.
Teachers from Helena and Helena area schools join statewide sessions this week. Mrs Elizabeth Steed from the college department for exceptional children will discuss Teaching Reading to Slow Learning Pupils for rural teachers and county superintendents. Genevieve Albertson of the Normal college participates in institutes in Great Falls and Stanford and will attend the M E A district meeting in Havre. Professor Jordan acts as the Normal college representative at the Billings divisional meeting. Noted educators including Dr Samuel J McLaughlin of Cornell College are also on the Helena program.
The city plans a Halloween Fun Fest with entertainment and games at city hall. Children will assemble at the school and parade to the hall in grotesque or comical costumes, with younger children enjoying an earlier party at the primary building.
Frank Venable of Butte a past grand lodge officer attended a dinner prepared by Alma Matrons. after the banquet a card party followed. Dillon lodge members met at JOCF hall for a special session where District Deputy Beaudin spoke on war effort participation.
Beaverhead plans Armistice Day activities featuring an annual Legion meeting Dutch lunch and banquet at 7 30 PM in the 1 0 C F hall chaired by McCarthy Bechler Bond Smith Farnum Schuyler Paddock Patrick and Anderson. A community committee will host the dance to raise funds for local service men and women with honored guests in the city hall auditorium on Saturday night November 11.
We express sincere appreciation for the sympathy and kindly assistance given during our bereavement. Our beloved mother and sister, Mrs. F. L. Edwards, and Mrs. Levene Wikidahl thank those who offered support.
The piece argues that the Communist Party and leaders like Earl Browder and Sidney Hillman endorsed FDR for a fourth term after he adopted much of their program. It cites events in 1944 including warship transfers to Soviet Russia and Browder’s public appeal for continued support.
The piece warns Montana voters about C I O influence in labor policy, citing Oregon clashes, a May 10 1944 appointment of Jerry OConnell, and endorsements of Lief Erickson by OConnell and Hillman. It argues Governor Ford’s record, urges investigating promoters, and backs the Republican ticket.
Brennick, a former garage employee, stole both the Huber and Bishop cars early Sunday. He was found injured after a wreck, transported to Dillon, then arrested in Butte. He admitted drinking and was sent to Deer Lodge to begin his sentence. Patricia Gilbert leaves for Buffalo after a visit with her parents.
Expert piano tuning offered by E A Viker in Room 8 Metenee. Contact for precise tuning services and instrument care.
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