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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1943
Page
4
The Department of Agriculture outlines a new cash indemnity procedure allowing sponsors to tailor food selections and offer more attractive meals. Officials anticipate higher participation as school lunch programs remain community driven and invite inquiries about federal assistance. The rise in female employment among mothers of school-age children underscores the need for wholesome school lunches.
The notice warns that Sept 15 is the filing deadline for estimated income taxes with a penalty risk for those who fail to file. It adds a key exception for farmers who need not file until Dec 15 1943 due to difficulty estimating Farm income earlier in the year.
The Helena, Montana's fighting cruiser, was sunk in a pre-dawn Battle of Kula Bay on July 6 after sinking three Japanese ships. Eight hundred crew swam to safety through oil-covered seas, many with knives in their teeth. Montanans vow to replace the Helena in the next war loan drive with war bonds.
Mrs. Troy Evans of Butte spent the week end with the Ansons in Wisdom. Numerous Wise River and Wisdom residents, including the Huntleys and Shaws, enjoyed picnics, shopping trips, and visits to Missoula Dillon and Hamilton. Esther Shaw was named grand chaplain at the Eastern Star convention in Billings.
Montana delegates and other producers condemn CCC handling of wool saying costs rise and prices fall. They oppose the large foreign stockpile and urge immediate changes, including returning CCC to lending and allowing normal competitive marketing channels. States join Montana in objections to government sale of wool.
Lima figures attended the L D S district conference for Northwest Missions at Butte over the weekend. The event, first in the new Butte tabernacle, drew hundreds including eight branch presidents and 13 missionaries along with Pres. and Mrs. C Bennion of Portland. The Lima party returned Sunday evening.
A South Montana county page reports residents traveling to Mayo Clinic in Rochester for medical consults, visits from Salt Lake and Idaho Falls, and family stays. It covers club meetings Neighbors of Woodcraft and OES, local shopping, military marriages and arrivals, church improvements, and community social headlines. It notes births, travels, and several towns including Lima and Butte with mentions of Rexburg and Pueblo.
Ensign Margaret Holloran returns home on furlough and visits in Jackson. Henry Rowsey makes a business trip to Idaho. Dr. Davis and family of Butte spent the weekend fishing nearby. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lapham shopped in Dillon Friday. Rev. Calvin Logan conducted Sunday services in Jackson and plans Sept. 26 as a regular last Sunday schedule each month. Rev. Leonard Thompson holds an 8:00 p m meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. M Otto Nagel of Paul Revere Insurance transacted business in the valley.
In the past week haying neared end and small trips occurred while anticipation builds for the Dillon rodeo. Claud Lapham visited Dillon for business Friday. Mr and Mrs Martin Jackson shopped in Dillon last week. Mrs Celia Wilson transacted in Dillon Monday. Mrs M E Fullerton did business in Butte and Dillon Tuesday.
P J Lovell Co is among feed firms nationwide serving in the Purina company Food for Victory campaign. The central office of Ralston Purina announces the effort aims to help farmers boost production through surveys and practical suggestions rather than direct selling.
Marcus Rand of Horse Prairie spent Monday visiting Dillon, staying for a day of local errands and social calls.
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