Great Obstacles in Defense Work In Alaska Solved
War department says army engineers are conquering formidable obstacles in Alaska to speed air fields and defense outposts. Despite 0 F and other hardships, more than 12 air fields and bases are under construction across the Aleutians and near Dutch Harbor, with materials and labor largely imported under Navy and Civil Aeronautics Administration oversight.
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Washington
Dec
Pacific
War Department
Army
Alaska
Spo
Bacca
Aleutian Islands
North Pacific
Aly
Civil Aero-Nautics Administration
Denfeses
Navy
Dutch Harbor
Fairbanks
Air Lela
Elmendorf Field
Anchorage
Metlakatla Yakutat
Nome
Japan
Theatres at Marlow and Rio Showcase Starry Week
Weekly cinema listings feature Lorah in Hasiind Russell with Don Ameche in Fermaine Touch and Constance Bennett in Law of the Tropes. Jinda Darnell and Jock Oakie lead Rise and Rhine. Brenda Joyca and Bruce Edwards star in Marry the Boss Daughter. plus cartoons, comedy, and shocker features across Marlow and Rio theatres.
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Marlow
Tursday
Lorah
Hasiind
Russell
Don Ameche
Constance Bennett
Jeffry Lynn
Moyletone Wens
Norman Spar
Jinda Darnell
Jock Oakie
Brenda Joyca
Bruce Edwards
Tey
Jor Holmes
Gambling Is Closed Bonner Declares
Attorney General John W Bonner said excellent cooperation by city and county law enforcement has led to the general closing of open illegal gambling throughout Montana. He noted a drive started after he took office and pledged continued vigorous enforcement with county and city officials.
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Montana
John W. Bonner
Bonner
Teachers' Board Sits to Grant Certificates and Pensions
The state board of educational examiners granted certificates to 98 applicants led by Miss Elizabeth Ireland. The session also approved pensions for six retiring teachers and disability payments for one, enlarging Montana’s retired list and pension roll. The board meets in Missoula to attend Dr Ernest Melby's inauguration and to review university matters including faculty vacancies and a $60,000 dormitory bid at Eastern Montana Normal.
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State Board of Educational Examiners
Elizabeth Ireland
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Education
Missoula
Ernest O. Melby
University of Montana
Montana School of Mines
Butte
Dorothy Green
Eastern Montana Normal
Billings
Helena Couple Take Marriage Vows
Miss Virginia Lydick daughter of Linn Smith and George W. O Connell son of Benjamin H. O Connell were married in a quiet ceremony at the First Presbyterian church. Rev C H E Whittier performed the rites in the presence of immediate family with Betty Baker and Joseph Lundauist as attendants.
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Virginia Lydick
Linn Smith
George W. O'Connell
Benjamin H. O'Connell
First Presbyterian Church
C. H E. Whittier
Betty Baker
Joseph Lundauist
O Connell in Washington for Bakery Industry Meeting
J G J uonnen president of Weddy Bakeries Inc called to Washington by the Office of Production Management and Office of Price Administration to attend a meeting of baking industry reps next Thursday Dec 11. The goal is to nominate members for an industry advisory committee to consult with government agencies on industry matters.
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J. G, Uounen
Wddy Bakeries, Inc
Tn Washington
Office of
Production Management
Office of Price Administration
Annual appeal mailed 40000 red stockings for Montana children
The Montana Children's Home and Hospital and Shodair Crippled Children’s Hospital launched its annual appeal yesterday after mailing about 40,000 red Christmas stockings to Montana residents. Administrator Milo I Dean said stockings have been sent for 25 years and the home relies on the proceeds to support its activities. He noted the Regent Community Chest drive facilitated outside funds, and the agency seeks $2,200, down $800 from prior years.
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Montana Children’s Home
Shodair Crippled Children’s Hospital
Montana
Milo I. Dean
Dean
Regent
Children
Simonich Rites Held for John Simonich
A requiem mass for John Simonich, 63, long time Montana resident, was sung yesterday at St. Yelena Cathedral. Burial followed at Resurrection Cemetery. Opera and Conrad led funeral arrangements.
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John Simonich
Montana
St. Yelena
Bwrial
Resurrection Cemetery
Opp
Conrad
Policy Declaration Split Over Securities Act Repeal
Northwest Mining association adjourned its annual meeting having adopted most of a 12 point policy declaration. A repeal of the 1933 Securities Act failed 33 to 35 with many delegates abstaining. Delegates also debated non mineral substitutes for metals and favored keeping federal government out of business while supporting domestic production and free enterprise.
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Spokane
Wash
Northwest Mining Association
Carl J. Trauerman
Francis A. Thomson
Butte
Mont
Northwest
Edward J. Bloom
Wallace
Resolutions Committee
Columbia Valley Authority
U. S. Geological Survey
Y Drive Plans Near Final Stages
Vlans for the elena YMCA membership drive are nearing completion as Carl Anderson, commander of the enrollment campaign, said the first conference for drive officers will be held tomorrow night at the local institution. He expects 90 active workers for the drive. The campaign opens Monday and will conclude with a victory dinner on December 15 with A. T. Schultz delivering the principal talk.
A J Schmitz Dies At 70 In Helena Home
Arnold J. Schmitz, 70, retired Helena yardmaster for the Northern Pacific, died at his home 1816 Boulder Avenue after a short illness. Born September 28, 1871 in Fairbault Minnesota, he came to Montana in 1908 and began work with the railroad in 1904. Surviving wife Nelile Schmitz. daughters Mrs Lane of Livingston, Mrs Surman of Helena, Mrs Weggenman of Yakima. son Clement Schmitz of Great Falls. brother John Schmitz of Dundas Minnesota. sister Mrs Will Badis of Dillon. six grandchildren. two nephews. Body at Opp and Conrad funeral home. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Arnold J. Schmitz
Helena
Boulder Avenue
Mr. Schmitz
Northern Pacific Railroad
Fairbault
Minn
Montana
Northern Pacific
Woodman of the World
Nelile Sehmitz
B. Lane
Livingston
Dillon
Vince
Arnall
Terry Weggeliman
Sandra
Shati Surman
Jerry Chinitz
Lloyd McCadden
Jack
Tacoma
Wash
Opp and
Conrad Funeral Home
Historian Louis Bertrand Dies in Unoccupied France
Louis Bertrand 75 a historian and member of the French Academy died today in unoccupied France.
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Anibes
France Dee
Louis Bertrand
French Academy
The Man Who Came to Dinner at Marlow Theater
Comedy fans will flock to the Marlow Theater for one Friday night performance of Moss Hart and George S Kaufman s The Man Who Came to Dinner starring Taylor Holmes. The farce follows a Christmas week in a small Ohio town when a guest is confined to a house and the ensuing chaos erupts among the Stanleys and their visitors. Vivienne Osborne Kay Hammond Boyd Irwin Renie Riano Mary Young Sidney Meltor Dora Clement Craig Mitchell George Meader Frank Jacquet Eleanor Lawson and others are in the company.
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George S. Kaufman
Taylor Holmes
Marlow Theater
Hart
Kauiman
Cruss
Ohio
Ms. Stanley
Stanley
Mr. Holmes
Vivienne Osborne
Kay Hammond
Boyd Irwin
Renie Riano
Mary Young
Sidney Meltor
Dora Clement
Graig Mitchell
George Meader
Frank Jacquet
Eleanor Lawson
Warm Lunches Served At Grade Schools
Central and Bryant schools provide warm nutritious lunches to 54 and 100 pupils respectively. Foods come from surplus marketing administration, prepared by W.P.A. cooks. Children pay a nominal sum. no home boxes, and 19 limited meals are carried by 16 students. Program overseen by W.P.A. lunch service and state health divisions.
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Bryant
Central School
Surplus Marketing Administration
W.P.A
W.P.A., School Lunch Service
Maternal and Child Health Division
State Board of Health
Donna Polich to headline Sacred Heart card party at St Helens
The League of the Sacred Heart sponsors its annual Christmas card party Monday at St Helena's school at 8 pm The entertainment program features Donna Polich with contract auction and whist in play Refreshments will be served Mrs William Mapes chairs the event and Mrs Phil Greenan is league president Invites extended to all.
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Donna Polich
League of the Sacred Heart
St. Helena’'s School
William Mapes
Phil Greenan
Men Held On Draft Card Registration Inquiry
Men who gave the names J Nebel and Harold Griffin were held at the city jail last night for investigation. They had provided draft registration cards as part of the inquiry.
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J. Nebel
Harold Griffin
Senate Leaders Plan Delay on Labor Bill to Dec 15
Senate leaders reached an informal agreement to delay action on pending labor legislation until December 15 while the Senate labor committee holds hearings on the Smith bill to curb strikes in defense industries. The panel will likely hold limited hearings Monday morning and aim to finish consideration within the week for possible floor action next Monday.
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Washington
Dec
Senate
Senate Labor Committee
Ball
Minn
Smith
Rep. Smith
I. Va
National Mediation Board
Thomas
Utah
Congress
C.I.C
Funeral services for William Shea Neilson infant
Funeral services for William Shea Neilson ten month old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Neilson were held yesterday afternoon at St Helens cathedral Burial in Resurrection cemetery. Opp and Gourad were in charge of funeral arrangements.
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Funers
William Shea Neilson
Robert Neilson
St. Heleng's Cathedral
Resurrection Cemetery
Opp
Gourad
Ben Miller Returns Home After 51 Years Away
Ben Miller of Lincoln, long a Montana resident since 1495, left yesterday for Glasgow via the Northern Pacific for his first visit to his old home in 31 years. A former Iowa native, he has lived in Lewis and Clark County since 1902 and first came to Montana in 1893. His father, Ben C. Miller, settled Last Chance Gulch in 1064 and later bought a farm in Iowa.
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Ben Miller
Lincoln
Montana
Northern Pacific
Glasgow
Lews
Iowa
Tswo
Lewis and Clark County
Monthn
Ben C. Miller
Last Chance Gulch
Navy to Make Helena Its Headquarters Montana Division Forms
Lieut. Commander Arthur F. Anderson announced that Helena will be the navy recruiting headquarters for Montana starting in January after a division of the Salt Lake City area into Montana Idaho and Utah. An enlarged staff including a doctor a six man clerical force and two officers will be stationed here.
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Arthur F. Anderson
Salt Lake City
Helena
Navy
Montana
Salt Lake
Idaho
Utah
Montana Wild Life Federation Meets Here Today
Directors of the Montana Wild Life federation plan a 7 PM planning meeting at Blue Rio in the Placer for a business session. President Nick Marick will lead as they review Pittman Robinson progress and set dates for the eighth annual Montana conference. Attendees from across the state expected. Kirtland, Ohio, claims an ancient Mormon church.
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Montana Wild Life Federation
Nick Marick
Pittman-Robinson
Montana
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