Service Men Discharges Reported At Local Selective Office
The week saw numerous veterans discharged from various bases including Camp McCoy Fort Douglas and Fort Bliss among others. Armistice Day events and rationing guidance are noted for Beaverhead with plans for a Legion dance and a football game possibly in the regional final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Loren H. Andrus
Camp McCoy
Wis
Leo C. Flint
Santa Ana
Calif
Theodore T. Terry
Fort Ord
Edward Johnson
Drew Field
Fla
Bryant W. Fannin
Patterson Field
Ohio
Charles D. Tucker
Fort Lewis
Wash
Montana W. Garr
Jerry J. MccGahan
Stanley Burns
Fort Douglas
John M. McDowell
Martin Thompson
San Diego
Theodore May
Anker T. Larsen
George M. Gosman
The
Legion
Andrus Hotel
City Hall
E. W. Bond
Jay V. McCarthy
H. H. Hendren
V.F.W. Post
Winter driving safety urged as overtime snow expected
Montana Highway Patrol Supervisor Charles L. Sheridan warned that this winter could bring a record level of traffic accidents due to more cars on the road, older vehicles, and longer travel. He urged motorists to insure brakes tires wipers defrosters headlights and cooling systems are up to date and for road departments to focus on snow removal and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Charles L. Sheridan
Montana Highway Patrol
Sheridan
Fic
Mrs. Bertha Baker Dies in Dillon Home
Mrs. Bertha Baker, long a Dillon resident, died at her Dillon home after a life shared with family here. Surviving relatives include a sister in Bremerton Washington and a sister in Dillon, several brothers and sisters in law across Idaho Wisconsin and the East, and two stepchildren. Funeral services were held at St Rose Catholic Church with interment in Mountain View cemetery after a reciting of the rosary at Brundage chapel. Frank C Baker Jr. stationed with the army of occupation in Germany is listed as a brother-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Baker
Dillon
Ed Smith
Bremerton
Wash
Mabel Ross
Gene Sabin
Montpelier
Idaho
Ray Sabin
Hardin
L. T. Baker
Sheridan
East
Eva Vroman
lLaCross
Wis
Tech
Frank C. Baker
Army of Occupation
Germany
St. Rose Catholic Church
Timothy Clifford
Mountain View Cemetery
Brundage Chapel
Lutheran Ladies Aid to be hosted by Mrs Sam Raymond
Lutheran Ladies Aid society will be entertained by Mrs Sam Raymond at her home Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Sam Raymond
Butter price rise and potato price suspensions in Montana
OPA announces butter will rise five to six cents per pound starting November 8 after removal of the five cent per pound subsidy to manufacturers. White potato ceiling prices stay suspended October 25 through December 5 1945 with potential return to ceilings December 6 1945 if not extended. Montana anti inflation week will run in November to educate on price control during reconversion. Returning veterans can obtain a pamphlet “Briefing the Veteran” from local price control boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Montana
Wool Producers Share of Dollar
Wool producers received about 11.4 cents of every dollar spent by consumers on wool apparel and household goods in 1939. Manufacturing claimed about 48 cents, with 38 cents for wholesaling and retailing, and under 3 cents for merchandising. On a service basis, farm non‑production salaries and wages stood at 46 cents, advertising at 4 cents, nonfarm profits at 9 cents, and all other nonfarm activities at 30 cents.
Slaughter Totals Dip From 1944 To 1945 Through Oct
Slaughter records show that by October 1 1945 the number of lambs slaughtered was over a million head fewer than the 1944 total to that date.
Beavers Ready for Zone Title Clash
Beavers and Saints clash for regional zone honors as both sides seek back to back finals. Dillon beat Central 19 0 earlier this season, while three Saints stars return to bolster Anaconda and Polson fell 20 0 last week. Coach Clancy Johnson vows full strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
Saints
Dillon
Central
Anaconda
Polson
Clancy Johnson
REA Act Shapes Rural Electric Cooperatives Loans
Under the REA act of 1936 rural electric cooperatives and public bodies gained preferred status for REA funds with more than 90 percent of REA borrowers organized as cooperatives.
Rural Electrification funds aid coops include nonfarm members
Although often called farm cooperatives, most organizations receiving Rural Electrification Administration funds are not limited to farmers. The memberships span agricultural producers and other nonfarm groups, broadening the cooperative base supported by federal financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Electrification Administration
Also Mentioned on This Page
Verne R. Seaton
Fort Logan
Colo
Lawrence
Helfert
Seattle
John H. Hill
Clarence
Stub) Sorenson
Fort Bliss
Texas
Lester J. Kurtz
Fort Meade
Joseph W. Rife
Great Falls
Xavier M. Dukart
Las Vegas
Nev
Charles A. Buck
Howard R. Stoner
Fort MacArthur
Lonnie S. Johnston
Matt Joseph Platt
Fort Duglas
Eugene E. Smith
Clyde H. Denny
Camp Gordon
Otto Floyd Pahnish
Foran F. Crabbs
Donald C. Marx
Fort Richardson
Ala
Harry H. Hendren
Camp Butner
N. C
Walter E. Renfro
Pennsylvania
Steven Sandova
Deshaneee
Thomas J. Newnes
Aneye
San Pedro
James N. Pilgrim
Beaverhead
United States Army Recruiting Service
West Galena Butte
Chevrolet
Office of Price Administration
Helena, Mont
Montana Power Company
George Tribe
Minnesota Woolen
Simpson Clothes
Knapp Shoes
Lion
Bill George
Butte, Montana
Bill Studdert
Rial Havens
Floyd Skelton
First National Bank
Northwest
Ueral Deposit Insurance Corporation
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