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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
Montana Pioneer
Posses AwdY Here

Frank Burger, who was SER
iously injured last Tuesday at
Pryor when a car hoist fell on
him, died late Friday afternoon
at the Hardin General hospital.
Mr.. Burgers injuries included
a fractured hip, a mashed left
hand, and serious head wounds.
He was brought to Hardin by
the Indian department ambu-
lance, which happened to be
in Pryor at the time of the &C
cident. He was accompanied
here by his wife and his bro
ther, Ed.
Mr.. Burger was born in Pen
nSylvania on October 4, 1861
a son of Mr.. and Mrs. D. Burger,
and came to Virginia City, Mont
with his parents in 1876. He
married Dora M. Miller on July
%, 1893 in Billings, MI. and Mrs
Burger have lived in Pryor since
1924.
Mr. Burger is survived by his
wife, a foster daughter, Mrs.
Carl MasterSon of Grapevine,
Tex; a grandson, Percy Master
son; three brothers, Ed of Pry-
or, Charles of California and
Ralph of Nashua, Mont; and
six sisters, Mrs. E. Lewis of
Bozeman, Mrs. Lucy Ringer of
Washington, Mrs. Marie Hage-
man of Absarokee, Mrs. Nora
Hudson of Billings, Mrs. Mag
gle Brink of Bozeman and Mrs
Rose Glenn of Oregon.
Funeral services were held on
Tuesday at the Pryor Baptist
church, with the Rev. Wilkin
Willis officiating. Bulls and
Chilly were in charge of the
arrangements.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
New Buses In Billinqs
Black Hills Service

New 13-passenger streamline
buses have Just been placed in
regular daily service by the
Burlington Transportation Com
pany, subsidiary bus line of the
Burlington Railroad, between
Billings, Sheridan and Dead
wood, according to announce
ment by R. w. Bagley, superin-
tendent at Rapid City. The new
buses feature restful reclining
chairs, colorful and harmonious
ly decorated interiors, individ-
ual seat lighting and other COM
forts and convenienceS.
The new equipment, it is sta
ted, will continue to run on
schedules making direct con-
nections at Billings with Bur-
lington railways service to
Cody, Casper and Cheyenne,
thence via air-conditioned ode
sci Liners" providing through
service to Salt Lake City, Cali
fornia, Denver, Omaha and Chi
cago. Similar connections will
be made at DeadWood with Bur-
lington bus service throughout
the Black Hills country.
The line over which the new
buses will run was acquired by
the company August /. The Bur-
lington also took over, on July
1, the all-year commercial bus
operations of Black Hills Stages
between Rapid City, Deadwood,
Belle Fourche, Custer, Hot
Springs and Cheyenne.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
ARMIN ]. HILL CONDUCTS FIRST OF
SERIES OF ELECTRIFICATI0N MEETINGS
C~rop-Rdnge Report

The following crop and range
report on Big Horn county was
issued by the Agricultural Mar
keting service and the Weather
Bureau at Helena, Mont.
Continued warm and dry
weather has stopped practically
all growth of dry land crops.
All irrigated crops are making
progress, especially sugar beets
and corn. The harvesting of
small grains is completed. The
prospects for alfalfa seed are
good. The grasshoppers are
disappearing. AL livestock is
in good condition with the ship
ment of cattle under way. It is
reported that the purchasing of
lambs for feeding has started.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
MONTANA POWER
INSTALLS LIGHTS

Nine new suspension type
street lights are now being in
stalled by the Montana Power
company in the Hardin city
limits. Work has also been star
ted to change ten of the old
bracket lights to the suspension
type.
The new lamps will more than
double the wattage and insure
better night vision in many
parts of Hardin, officials stated.
A new power line to the riv-
er pump station of the city wa
ter department is also being
built.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
WIN
AT LAME DEER

Hardin golfers who entered
the tournament at Lame Deer
last sunday walked away with
their full share of the prizes.
Harvey Woke won the cham
pionShip flight and was also
low cledalist. Carl Rankin was
runner up in the championship
flight, and DR.. I. L. Jaynes re-
ceived the consolation award in
the first flight.
Carl Bowman received first in
the second flight.
Those who participated be-
sides Mr.. Woke, Mr.. Rankin,
DR.. Jaynes, and Mr. Bowman,
were Stanley Nybo and Don
Hunt.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
Mother Of Mrs.
w. ]. Brekke Dies

Mrs. T. j. Hagen, mother of
Mrs. ". j. Brekke, died Tues
day morning in Grand Forks,
N. D. She underwent a major
operation on August 81 in a
hospital there.
MI. and Mrs. w. J.. Brekke,
who have been visiting in Grand
Forks the past two weeks, were
there at the time of Mrs. Hag-
ems death. They plan to return
to Hardin Sunday evening.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
Terry Editor Will
Head Montdnd Press

w. B. Vennard, editor and
publisher of the Terry Tribune,
was elected president of the
Montana State Press association
at the closing session of the
groups 55th annual convention
last week at Glacier National
park. He succeeds Lloyd Raw
of the LewiStown Democrat
News.
Other officers elected to head
the organization during the
coming year are:
Honorary vice president, Mrs.
Nellie I. Cheeley of Great Falls,
president of the Montana News
paper Association; first vice.
president, Charley Doherty of
MiSSoula, publisher of the Mis-
soula County Times; second vice
president, w. Francis Finn of
Miles City, manager of the Miles
City Daily Star, and third vice.
president, Frank milestone,
manager of the Pioneer Press at
Cut Bank. Henry Woare of Hell
emit was reelected secretary of
the association, and the new
president was given authority to
appoint an assistant secretary
and treasurer.
One of the youngest owner
publishers in Montana, the new
president served the association
as vice president for three years
and has been active in organiza-
ton work in his district since he
began publishing the Terry Tri-
bune several years ago.
The association adopted a res
olution officially recognizing the
four district divisions of the or
gan1zatlon, and an amendment
was added to the association
constitution setting up the di-
visions as integral parts of the
parent group. The work of
forming four district press as
sociations was carried out dur
ing The past year by former
President Raw and Secretary
Woare. The districts, northern,
southern, eastern and western.
each comprise IA counties.
Officers of the state associa-
ton IN the future will be elected
In turn from officers of the dis
trict associations, according to
terms OF the amendment. Each
district is to elect it's new Off
GERS IN September of each year,
and the state president is en-
poWred to appoint two members
from each district and one
member at large, who, with the
heads of the district groups, will
form the state executive COM
mittee.
The amendment also specified
that the secretaries of the dis
trlct groups, with the state sec
rotary, will comprise the mem
bership committee of the state
association. Officers of each dis
trict group will be a president,
vice president and secretary
treasurer, who, with two addi-
tional district members, will
form the districts board of di-
rectors.
Many publishers and editors
who have been members of the
association for periods ranging
from is to 80 years expressed
belief that the organization of
the district groups was the most
important step the association
has taken since its inception in
Helena in 1885.
In cn attempt to help tax
payers maintain a closer touch
with public expenditures. the
association adopted a resolution
permitting the new president to
appoint a committee to draw UP
proposed legislation requiring
Continued on back page
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
Car Hits Horse

The front of the car belong
ing to Johnnie Macleod was
badly damaged Saturday night
when it hit a horse east of the
Little Horn river bridge. Lyall
Dillon was driving the car, it
was stated.
The horses leg was broken
by the impact and the youths
came to Hardin and secured a
gun and shot the horse.
None of the occupants of the
car we're hurt in the accident.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
TO HOLD MASONIC
c N SEPTEMBER 9Th

A Masonic picnic will be held
Sunday, Sept. 8, in the city
park at 100 pm.
All Masons and members of
the Order of the Eastern Star
and their families are invited
to attend.
All who plan to be present
are asked to bring silver and a
plate and cup.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
MISS TOBIAS ATTENDS
WILLKIE

Miss Edna Tobias arrived here
Monday evening and will resume
her teaching duties during the
coming year.
Miss Tobias was a Montana.
representative at the official
notification ceremonies of Wen
dell L. Willkie in Indiana this
month.
She was seated on the speak
er's platform and was an in
vited guest at the official ban
quet.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
PLEADS GUILTY TO
DRUNKEN DRIVING

Harold Keasling was taken
into custody Monday by the
state highway patrol on a
charge of driving while intoXi-
Gated.
He peladed guilty before JUS
tice Of the Peace Charles A,
Corkins Monday, and was fined
$500 and given a 60-day jail
sentence. The latter was sus-
pended upon payment of the
fine.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
G.. H. Ross Heads
Young Democrats

Cecil H. Ross was elected
president of the Young Demo-
Gratis club at a regular meeting
in the Community room of the
court house Monday night. Mike
Kuchera was named as secre-
tary-treasurer.
Official business was discussed
and plans were made for the
coming campaign. Officers sta
ted a good crowd attended.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
MINISTER'S TO MEET

The Ministerial m o thly
meeting of Big Horn county will
be held at Busby on Monday,
September 2, when the minis
tiers of the county and their
wives will meet with the Rev.
and Mrs. Habegger.
New officers will be installed
at this time.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
CORRECTION

1t was enormously stated in
last weeks issue of the Tribune
Herald that Mrs. Clifford Davis
was the Democratic state COM
mitteeWoman. 1t should have
been Mrs. Clifford Smith of
Lodge Grass.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
ALIEN FINED FOR
POSSESSING GUN

Joe PaSioe of Hardin was ar
rested on August 81 by Game
Warden Frank Starina for
owning or possessing a firearm
without an alien gun license"
PaSioe entered a plea of guilty
before Justice Of the Peace
Charles A. Corkins. Wednesday.
He was fined $50 and sentenced
to 80 days in the county jail,
the jail sentence to be suspen-
ded on payment of the fine.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-08-29
MARRIAGE LICENSES

August "a, Albert Leroy Bal
ley and Shirley J. Hamilton,
both of Winnett, Mont.
August 26, Jerry Barton Con-
zales of Clearmonth, Wyo., and
Mollie Medrano of Letter. Wyo.
August %, Joseph Waters
and Esther Little Wolf, both
of Busby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
Learn Them Over Again

Cabinet changes in the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt have not been so numerous that most of us haven't been able to keep up with the ln- cumbent members. Although there have been a number of shifts in the last few months, prior to that the Cabinet re- mained fairly stable. Looking back through the records you can find PreSl- dents who seemed to issue new depart mental portfolio almost every year. Roosevelt's changes, save for those occa- stoned by deaths, occurred mainly in 194O.
 Postmaster-General James A. Farley was the latest departure, his place now being filled by Frank c. Walker. Secre- tary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace re- signed to become the ice-presidential candidate and his job has been turned over to Claude R. Wickard. Harry H. Woodring was finally dropped from the War Department and good Republican, Henry L. Stimson, with much Cabinet eX- perience under COP presidents, installed. Charles Edison spent long time as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, but only a short time as the head of this branch before resigning to run for governor in New Jersey.
 Harry L. Hopkins portfolio, Secretary of Commerce. is still open with Jesse H. Jones, Texas banker and REC head, gen. erally believed to be in line for the ap- pointment. All of which leaves the PreSi- dent with Cordell Hull his one and only Secretary of State; the same for Madame Frances Perkins in the Labor Depart ment and Harold L. Ickes in the Depart ment of Interior. Death removed William H. Woodin as Secretary of the Treasury and George H. Dern as Secretary of War Homer s. Cummings resigned as Attor- ney General; so did Daniel c. Roper as Secretary of Commerce.
 These may seem like wholesale changes, but did you know that Wash ington had four secretaries of state; John Tyler had five secretaries of the Navy and Freddy" Roosevelt six? Teddy also had three secretaries of state, three Sec- retaries of the navy three secretaries of war, six poStmaSterS- general, three attor- neys-general, and two secretaries of the interior. It's really unusual for an ad- ministration to go through four years without few Cabinet changes and there are plenty of records to show that whole sale changes were as common in the 18th century as they have been in the goth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
A Complex Problem

The situation in the Rockville and East Farms school districts is serious one. Feelings are running high and often ones best judgment is overruled by sen- timent or even hysteria. We can only urge all those concerned over the pres ent situation to give due regard to public feeling and the effect that such contro- verSy might have on the city at large. In view of the fact that city officials feel they can't reverse their decision to keep the Rockville School closed and parents insist that it be reopened, it might be wise to see what such an agency like the State Board of Education would advise.
 But actually this step would constitute more or less a flouting of our local au- thority. After all we have duly-elected and appointed officials. We believe they are giving earnestly of their best efforts It cannot be truthfully said that our local School Board is making football of the Rockville School just to play poll- tics or to enjoy little fall frollcklng. When it makes decision and 1t IS re- fused there is apt to be tendency all around to go against the actions of other administrative boards.
 There have been other schools closed throughout this city, most of them on economic grounds and the fact that our school population is dWlndllng. Ii there had been any such uprising against these actions, as there now is in the Reidville section, we doubt if our school system would be functioning today as smoothly and efficiently as it appears to be. We grant the right of any man to question the action of a governmental agency, but when it's authority is overturned then we upset not merely the one agency but all. This school issue must be ironed out for the good of the entire community. We don't think keeping the children out of school aids in finding the solution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
Real Cooperation

The development o1 Pan American Airways is a saga Private capital here took spectacular risks for objectives not always purely confined to the balance sheet, but which looked periodically to- ward national goals The government at all points helped all it could. The mag nificent airway which is now opening it's latest "branch line" to New Zealand is a
 spectacular example of the cooperation of private industry and government in furthering the national welfare.
 A vast body of knowledge of long-dis- tance flying and navigation has been built up, and a practical experience in how to teach it. Now the government is going to get the benefit of that. Five hundred young flyers are to be taught all Pan American has learned of long range navigation technique, in classes set up on no-profit contract basis. It is an example of privately owned na- tional asset developed through public cooperation, now turned freely to the national service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06

how much progress has been made along the lines of No. 2.
 Twenty years ago soy beans were almost novelty. This year more than 10000000 acres are being devoted to rais- ing them. Some are made into hay, some are turned under as fertilizer, most are marketed for the new uses which have been developed as source of plastics, oil, meal, and food. Ten million acres, then, have been withdrawn from production crops for which there is no present mar ket, and turned to producing crop for which there is a market. The whole country gains by this simple application of common sense
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Bridgeport Telegraph

NoIuSOpO41 AOAC64 oA4N
 The Democratic organization in Bridgeport is said to be flirting with the idea of naming someone other than Judge William w. Bent for judge of probate this year.
 It is dangerous idea for several reasons. Judge Bent has given a fine administration of the office and has won the endorsement of the Republican party for several terms. It was this endorsement plus Judge Bent's personal popularity which prevent the Probate ofnce from going to the Socialist party.
 If the Democrats name another candidate this time and the Repub- licans name their own candidate the Democrats may or may not lose the office now but they will certain ly lose it two years hence when Jasper moves in with his. own or ganization and takes it over. It's about the only elective office in Bridgeport he hasn't been able to capture.
 Judge of probate is our one elec- tive judicial office of importance. In Bridgeport's case the probate dis trict includes the towns of Monroe and Trumbull as well as the city Of Bridgeport. The probate court has been conducted on high plane by several successive judges and Is now virtually out of politics by reason of the endorsement of Judge Bent by the opposing party. If this arrange ment is ended 1t will throw the of" flee back into politics which . great many non-politicaily minded persons will deeply regret.
 The main point, however, is that as Q political move this will be c sad mistake for those who are re- ported to be contemplating t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
Views of The Press

given as moderate estimate. Here we have the rise of 8 new and im- portant industry, born of the repeal of prohibition. The photographs are mostly in the smaller establish mentS, those places which the late Dr. Rainsford, for many years the rector of St. Georges Protestant Episcopal church in this city, first called "the poor mans club" Peo- pie sit around, talking, drinking beer and occasionally dropping coins into the machine for the pleasure of hearing such tunes as the. popular lament "In Never Smile Again"
 However, notwithstanding the tremendous growth of this canned music business, the manufac- turers and distributors of the ma- chimes are disturbed. The machines are called duke boxes" and the places where they are played are known as duke joints" (Some ex- perts spell the word "jook" and say 1t came originally from Chicago) III any eVeuI, anu AO uld1tcI W14av it was derived from, the duke" magnates hate the word. Certainly it has an undignified sound. and 1t reminds some hearers inevitably of the famous Jukes family, that clan of no-account Americans which for many years has been used as a classic example of the unfortunate workings of heredity. But the word is going to be hard to kill. It already appears in at least one song, and 1t is rapidly vetting into the common language. The boys at the head of the inc dustry might as well take their Sl50, 900, 600 and let the customers continue to say "juke". They cafl- not thwart the will of the people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06

 building, the property upon which it stood had been used as a public dumping ground. The beautiful apartment house was actually built on ashes and rubbish.
 The city officials sounded the warning in this case and bade the tenants flee before it was too late. When we build our lives on rubbish, our conscience will perform this service if we will but listen. Yet how seldom do we listen! For years, perhaps, we have been building our satisfactions and successes on rub bish. Down beneath the super-struc- lures there lies not the deep bed- rock of noble purpose, but the rub- bish of selfishness and superficial interests.
 What we build on such a founda- tion will eventually be condemned. Jesus said that a house built on sand would be washed away. A house built on rubbish will sink and at last fall of its own weight. (All rights eserved-.Babson News
 paper Syndicate)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06

return to Washington for the windup of Congress 8 few weeks hence.
 He is still undecided, and prob ably won't make up his mind un- til the adjournment situation be- comes more definite. If he does return, it will be solely to ring down the curtain.
 Inside reason for this is a ! personal feeling regarding the President.
 Roosevelt and Garner still are on cordial personal terms. But since the Chicago convention where he was 8 complete outsider, aGrner has felt that his atten- dance at Cabinet meetings was embarrassing, both to him and the President.
 To be in the Capital and not
 attend Cabinet sittings, Garner
 fears, would give rise to reports , that he is at odds with ROOse-
 welt. So to avoid any misunder-
 standings, Garner has, remained at his home In Uvalde.
 NOTE-House Democratic Floor Leader Sam Rayburn, old Garner crony who will manage the south- western headquarters of the Democratic National Committee, has hopes of persuading Garner to make one speech in the cam paign. In 1882, he made two speeches and in 1886 only one. So far Garner has given no indica- tion that he will do anything. UNDER THE DOME
 $, Mrs. Ed Izas, wife of southern California's liberal congressman, has a better attendance record than many House members. She hasn't missed session of the chamber in three years. Other faithful galleryites are the wives of Representatives Kinzer and Tibbott of Penn, and Tom Ford California Representative Ar thur w. Mitchell of Chicago, negro member of the House, is the champion dial-twister of Congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06

He has nine radios, including one in his car and several in his of flee Average age of congress men is 51; senators 58 years One House. rule that is honored more in tlle breech than in ob- servance reads, No member shall disturb another in his speech by whispering, coughing, splitting or missing, or passing between him and the Speaker"
 WILKES NOMINATOR
 Representative Charles Halleck of Indiana nominated Wendell Willkie at Philadelphia he urged that Willkie's rare talents were needed to steer the ship of state in these perilous times. Now, how ever, Halleck is not following Will kie's leadership.
 In fact neither are any of the other Indiana congressman - at least when ir comes to conscrip- tion.
 Ou1y XNuAouA ACBASA~SON " side with Willkie in favor of con- scriptiOn is Senator Sherman
 Minton, ardent Roosevelt sup- porter and assistant Democratic floor leader.
 NOTE = Two surprise conscrip- tion votes in the Senate were those of Homer Bone and Lewis Schwellenbach, both of Washing ton. Schwellenbach, who is leav- ing the Senate for a federal judge ship, voted against the bill, while Bone, a militant isolationist who made a number of hostile speech es during the long debate, voted for the measure. Interesting also was the fact that eight of the eleven Republicans who supported the legislation were customers. The three exceptions were Gurney of South Dakota, and Holman and McNary of Oregon. In the past the two Oregon Senators have al- ways sided with the isolationists. Copyright, 1940, by United Fea-
 ture Syndicate, Incl