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Evening star., 1940-05-31
Pocketbook Is Snutched

A pocketbook containing So was
snatched from Maude B. Stomstreet,
IS, Of the first block Of street NV.
last night as she was walking at
Fourth and H streets NV. Two
colored boys grabbed the purse and
fled up an alley.
Evening star., 1940-05-31

italy to enter the conflict" Egypt
accelerated her new defense steps.
A roundup Of "fifth column"
suspects continued while enlistment
Of Bedouin tribcsmen reinforced the
western desert lines,
Evening star., 1940-05-31
FuIse Alarm Probed

Navy Yard authorities today were
investigating q false fire alarm
pulled yesterday near Navy garage.
Brought to the scene were yard and
District fire apparatus. the marine
guard and metropolitan police.
Evening star., 1940-05-31

out Of milk. The particular step in
their process which will interest all
producers Of artificial fiber Is that
Of keeping the liquid fiber from
changing its character and becom-
ing jellied before it can be worked.
Evening star., 1940-05-31

once 1t gets into the hands Of the
police photographer any deception is
revealed.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
Glacier Farmers to
Be Paid Earlier

Payments to Glacier county farm
ers in compliance with the 1910 Agri-
cultural Conservation Program will be
made much earlier this year than in
any previous year under the former
programs. Chairman George Masen-
gill of the county Agricultural Conser-
walton committee, stated this week.
Masengill. in explaining procedure
before payments can be made said.
that first forms to be made up after
farmers compliance has been
checked is WR-4l0 This is the
computation sheet and Is made up in
the county office and audited IL the
State office at Bozeman After this
form has been audited in the general
accounting office. II IS returned to the
county office at Cut Bank. where an
application for payment Is made up
from this form.
The farmer must sign his appliCa-
ton for payment and it is then sub
mitted TO the state office for check
ing After the state office has check
ed it. 1t is examined in the general
accounting office after which the
amount OF the application is certified
to the disbursing office at Helena.
Inc operator cneck Is sent from t44e
disbursing office to the county office.
Thus far 80 computation sheets have
been made up and sent into the state
office. he said. This is far ahead of
the number in at this time last year.
About 81 applications Tor payment
have been completed. the estimated
number of applications to be paid I'M
der the 1910 program being about l25.
The price adjustment part OF the
farm program for 1910 is nearly COM
pleted with SO per cent of the total
payment made. Total parity pay
ments paid to Glacier county farmers
to amount to $3.50.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
Star Basketball
Games Sunday

The Broadway Clowns, our ma
tons most attractive basketball
team. will play in Browning on
Sunday afternoon. December %.
They will meet the high school team
strengthened by past high school
stars in an exhibition game. The
Clowns have as Their headliner the
famous Al Pullins. who was the big
show Of the Harlem Globe Trotters
when they played in Browning sew
eral years ago. This will be an eN-
hibition of clever ball handling and
fancy shooting. The Browning lads
hope to beat them as they did five
years ago Admission will be soc.
The game is sponsored by the Lions
club for their community play
ground
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
B. & P. WOmen's Club
Meets Last Tuesday

The December meeting of the Bust
ness and Professional Womens Cub
was held Tuesday evening Decemoe-
10th at the Nursery School. tyGa
Gerard and Hazel Powers were hos
tesses. The club presented the uur-
sery school with a tricycle. and numer-
Gus other toys and gifts. A discussion
was held concerning the clubs help
ing needy families. Several games
were played with prizes awarded to
the winners. after which bridge was
played until II o'clock when a delici-
Gus lunch was served by the hostesses
After lunch gifts were exchanged
New members are Mayme Tedlock
and Ann Conway. boarding school en-
ployees; Mary Davidson. beauty oper-
ator and Aleen WEIGH, librarian
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
INDIANS SKIN
SUGARBEETERS

In a fast ard hard fought CANT
with many spills ard thrills n"
Browning Basketball squad ConpieteC
another win over Their opponents on
the home floor Thursday Decembe"
the y.
The Indians received the up-oit AID
scored the first tally Chinook came
back with a one handler from the :o&!
hMe to tie up the score. From then
on into the second StanZa the game
was nip and tuck. until the Indians
started on a scoring spree Tie hal:
ended ITO II BroUn!ngs favor
The second half was 4 repetition O.
the first two quarters. with Browning
chalkine up their second Con>ecuuNt
win by a score OF 25-l5.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
Legion Auxiliary
In Regular Meeting

The last regular meeting OF the
Blackfoot unit of the American Le-
gion Auxiliary met at the home of
Mrs. K. w. Bergan on Tuesday aft
ernoon. December 10. After the
business portion of the meeting was
taken care of there was a social
meeting Christmas songs were sung
and an exchange of gifts was then
made. Several of the ladies gave
readings. After the meeting deli
cious lunch was served by the host
eSs
This unit of the Auxiliary won a
IS prize for being the first in the
district to get their last years mem
bership fees in.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
Glacier Farmers
Show Favor For
Farmers Union
ROlph, National
Officer, and Others
Talk At Meeting

That Glacier county may be one
of the states counties 10 be under
The banner of the Farmers Union
within due time WIS indicated by
sentiment manifest at ? meeting in
Cut Bank, Wednesday afternoon,
at which close to so farmers, stock
men and others interested in the
Set-up attended TO hear speakers
H D Rolph of Billings, national
vice president; Mrs Mildred Stoltz
of Waller, state educational director,
and Peter Bokma of Conrad-dis-
cuss its program.
Rolph, first speaker, pointed out
that the organizations success
could only be achieved by an I'M
Outstanding membership, who by
their activity bring into the fold
larger numbers, all of them devot-
ed to it because of its reciprocal
benefits
There never has nor never Will
be a failure, he said, as long as
members fully appreciate why they
are organized. The essence of the
organizations quest, he said. was
that of higher standard of living
Thus the importance of maximum
membership of farmers.
In his outline the speaker dis
cussed marketing of farm commodi-
ties, buying and selling of wheat
and the need of securing a wheat
certificate income law at the next
session of congress. The speaker
was intent on having his hearers
ask questions. Frequently he stop
ped 20 encourage a general discus
sion. with fine result that the meet
ing could tc considered more of {
Farmers Union school than any
thing else.
Mrs Stoltz. the second speaker,
discussed various phases of the
Farmers Tn. n educational program,
insofar as i embraced problems Of
Youth
HlghlIgh;s included planned edu-
C4tlunal work in rural communities.
recreation for youth. development
f GOOD Citizenship and develop
neat Of croPeratIves through youth
understanding with vOlumnous
youth literature in the form of
booklets. she demonstrated how the
material served various age groups.
Bokra, concluding speaker. who
i state secretary of the Farmers
Union Mutual Fire Insurance COM
paDy. discussed It's growth and in
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
[941 Car Plates
Not To Be Used
Before New Year

Montana's flashy new 1891 auto Ii
ense plates will not be circulated I'M
p after December 81, according to
county Treasurer Carberry. who has
feen instructed by Deputy Registrar
3 F. Walsh to not issue them until
he old ones are invalid.
Sale of licenses will begin January /.
Fnder the law motorists have until
February / to produce them. After
fhat state traffic patrolmen have their
troubles.
Including full and half year licens-
rs this year. County Treasurer CARRIER
~ issued 2.245 for passenger cars and
pos for trucks. OF passenger car Ii
lenses, 1850 were for the full year.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
Nursery School News

Clara K. Dugan. state supervisor OF
Nursery Schools from Butte visited
the Browning Nursery school Decem-
Der 3rd and 4th. While she was here.
Mr.. c. l. Graves and Mr.. Bergan were
guests of the school for typical nur-
sery school lunch. Mr. Graves in
formed us that the craft shop build
ing is being moved and remodeled for
new Nursery School.
The Business and Professional Wo-
mems club bought some new toys for
the Nursery School children. Other
toys have been donated also. These
have all beer greatly appreciated by
the school
The Nursery Schoo! will be closed
from December 23rd until January 9Th
for Christmas and New Years Vaca-
ton.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
Baptiste MERCER
Dies In 10Th Year

Baptiste MERCER, well known
pioneer, passed away at his home
west of Browning where ne lived
for the past 43 years. He was born
in Fort Benton on June 9. 1861.
where he accomplished his early
schooling His early manhood vas
spent near Choteau where he met
and married Mary Thomas. To tHem
were born seven children of whom
TWO daughters, Mrs. Louise De-
CURE and Mrs. Isabel BostW Ick,
and one son, Philip. II grandrhil-
dren. u great grandchildren and
other relatives, survive Death came
suddenly in his 18th year apDar-
emily as a heart attack
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
Browning High School
Basketball Sports
BY RANKIN BROWN

Thursday night, December 5, the
Indians defeated the Columbia Falls
quint. 1928 This was the first game
for both teams this year
Browning got off to an early start,
and scored time after time by fast
breaks and good shooting.
The visitors couldn't seem to get
started in the first half and Browning
led 1875.
In the last periods both teams drop
ped the ball through the hoop. but
Columbia Falls found the mark more
often and steadily crept up on the In
dams. When the clock reached the
final minute, however. the score was
1928 in favor of Browning.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
Cantique De 12ofl

Following is the program of a
Christmas Candlelight Service. ar
ranged and directed by Mrs. L. w.
Smell to be presented by the Method
list church choir Sunday evening, Dec.
22nd at 500
Processioiial-"n Game Upon the
Midnight Clear
Spoken by choir as can
dies are placed. GLORY Be To the
Father"-choir.
-"Cantique de Noel.
Baritone Solo - Selected" - H.
Schwartz.
Address of Welcome-Speaker-
Campbell.
Anthem-"The Lord Is Come.
Anthem-"The Great Mothers Lul-
labv'-With soprano obllgato.
MagnitiCat-Wom"ns Voice.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
BULLDOGS BOW
TO INDIANS

Saturday. December IA. the Brown
ing high school hoopsters defeated the
Choteau Bulldogs III the third win q:
the season.
The Indians ran up a score early II
the game, and the coach substituted
freely At the end OF the first half
the score read 22-l in favor o. the
Redskins.
The final halt was a little caster and
more shooting was done by bot
teams
The game ended with Browning q.
in front 4I-25
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
Craft Shop Moves
To Museum Bldg.

The Blackfeet Indian Arts and
Craft shop was moved to its new
quarters at the recent; completed In
dian Museum. The Blackfeet Indian
Library was also moved into the new
quarters. 1t is rumored tnat the new
museum will be open for the public
sometime in the spring. Mrs. William
Spanish is in charge OF the Craft shop
and Aleen WEIGH and Irene William
son are in charge of the Library
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20

Anthem-"Christ Is Born.
Duet-"Tenderly Sleeping"
Shepherds Story-Man' Voice
Anthem-"Shepherds Tell Us.
Mixed Quartet-"The First Noel.
Anthem-"From Every Spire''.
acknowledgements Voice-"Journey
of the Wise Men. Mrs. Aahl.
Male Trio--"We Three Kings.
Offering
Choir Response Presentation OF
Aims.
Solo and Duet-"Christmas Star
light.
Reading Woman's Voice.
Recessional-" Silent Night"-Con
gregation joining in third verse
A silver collection for the Choir
fund
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
Catholic Discussion
Club Holds Meeting

The Catholic Discussion Club met at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard
MCKINLEY last week. After a very
pleasant discussion on the Catholic
religion delicious lunch was served
by the host and hostess. Those pres
ent at the meeting were Mr. and Mrs.
Stuart DesRosier. Mr.. and Mrs Har-
old Douglas. Miss Florence Schmidt.
Lincoln D. BilledeauX Robert Barlow
and Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Mckinley.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
MUSICIANS. PRINTERS FOR
L. S. ARMY ARE WANTED

Recruiting stations in Montana
have announced vacancies in the
federal army for musicians and
printers. The army bands are in
need of qualified solo, second and
third cornetistS: French horn. pic
colo. saxophone and flute players,
Printers include makeup men. COM
positors and pressmen. Enlistment
is for three years.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
[egionnaires
May Fill Out
missionaries
World War Group
Esteemed As Vast
Defense Reservoir

The Cut Bank American Legion
Sost is soon to receive quest!onnaires
rom the National Defense Committee
hat members may submit informa-
hon relating to possible emergency
3olunteer service.
| The QUESTIONABLE was authorized
] the national convention in Boston
bis year, later receiving approval OF
he executive committee.
Briefly, the purpose of compiling the
formation contained In these ques-
onnaires is as follows: To make
eailable a complete indexing and
I'D classifying Of all members Of The
merican Legion. primarily, and OF
torld War veterans generally. as 70
bssible individual qualifications for
bluntary national defense service, in
be event Of an existing emergency
ther national. state or local in scope
The National Legionnaire for De-
kmber contains the following in ex-
anstion of it:
Il must at all times be clear in the
inds Of all concerned with this regis
alton effort that filling out these
bestionnaires in no way increases the
bligation of the individual for any
rvice for which he might be request
! 70 volunteer.
We must not lose sight of the fact
bat the National Constitution Of the
nerican Legion specifically provides
follows: Article H.. Section /. The
merican Legion is civilian organi-
Ition: membership therein does not
Ftect nor increase liability for mill
Try or police service"
Accordingly. the duty which might
bnceivably be requested OF the Le-
onnaire or World War veteran as a
sult of his having provided this in
rmation about his capabilities and
railability will always be voluntary in
haracter upon his part.
No doubt American World-War vet
ans generally will welcome the OPP
brtunity of placing themselves in a
bsition of serving their country and
Immunity in case Of an existing en-
gency requiring such service.
1t is considered that the vast reser-
Dir of practical experience existing
the membership of The American
fgiOn and the potential utilization
this experience should be catalogu-
! in such a manner that the lntor-
alton contained therein will be read
h available to the leadership OF The
merican Legion. should the need for
r services be made evident by the
Instituted authorities OF the federal
ate and local governments.
The voluntary accomplishment OF
kgistration provided by the use OF the
lestionnaire forms will be a task of
feat magnitude Its completeness
Ill be dependent upon the loyal CO.
beration of each American Legion
pst.
The program for such registration is
follows: Each department head
klarters of The American Legion will
f provided a sufficient supply OF
hese QUESTIONABLE forms in triplicate
pr the registration of its department
membership biased on 1910 total
fembership). together with an addi-
Ional quantity to take care of those
forld War veterans who are not cur
fntly members of The American L.
fon, but who wish to be listed for vol
lntarv national defense service. Com
lete instructions will be issued by the
ational Defense Committee to each
Iepartment headquarters.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
Lions Club Sponsors
New Years Ball

Tie third annual New Years Bali
,ponsored by the Lions Club OF
Browning will be held New Years
Eve December 81 at the Browning
high school auditorium The dancing
starts a. $50 p m to the music OF
He.en> SwI.s Banc Admission will
be S. 90 per couple and 25 cents for
ezra ladies' Those who attended The
ba!. last Yea: reported a very fine
da#,t TIE success viii be undOubt-
ID repeated tins year
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
One Year in Pen for
Issuing Bad Checks

Jerry Travis Of Cut Bank was SEN
fenced to a year in the state prison
by Judge Hattersley last week. follow
ing his plea of guilty on charge OF
issuing worthless checks. His checks
bounced" from the tills Of Browning
and Dupuyer merchants a year ago
officers finally catching up with him
when he was recognized some time ago
at the Little America dance hall by
parties interested in his apprehension.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
MARRIAGE PERFORMED BY
JUSTICE OF PEACE VINSON

Miss Cora Reed of Havre became
the bride of Joseph Clairmount of
Browning Wednesday morning, the
ceremony being performed by
Justice of the Peace c. S. Vinson.
Up to Wednesday theirs was the
only marriage license applied for
during the week. 1t goes without
saying that theirs is happy Christ
mas.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
GLACIER COUNTY DISTRICT
COURT CALENDAR FOR l941

Glacier county court terms for l94l
announced by Judge NJ Hattersley
of the 9th Judicial District. will be
held on the following dates:
January Is. February 10. March 10
April % May 81. June Is. July l6
September It October Is November
IL and December It
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
GLACIER INDIANS
BASKETBALL NEWS

The Fairfield IrTlCators LED By M
towering Eli Doyra. former Montana
State College star ard a. RC>k,
Mountain center. defeated N" BroN"-
ing Indians by 54-39 $, o~e Browr-
ing hampered by .Elarlt> AID loss d:
players fought va.ia&l.} b.; coUlGl |
solve the Fairfield n::ock aMul .he
last quarter wheE ! WAS a.. :ur lac
the Indians lost
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
"A. Gets Approval

Senator Burton X Wheeler has
advised state officials that President
Roosevelt has approved S6l.50O
WPA project for Montana to pro-
mote musical activities. Operation
of the project is at the discretion Of
Joseph w. Parker, state WPA Al
miniStrator of Butte.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20

To be eligible for payment under
the 1910 price adjustment program.
farmers must file applications for
payment in county agricultural con-
81
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20

The death rate from tubcrculn-
sis among Indians IN Montana IS
more than II times greater than
among the white people
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-20
WILSON SHIPS CATTLE

Donald Wilson shipped two carloads
of cattle from Sundance to Merino in
Judith Basin county this week. The
stock is to be wintered on farm hold
tngs he has there, 1t is understood.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-06-13
H.J.C. Second Semester
Honor Roll Is Given

According to a recent announce
ment made by Dean G.. J. Everett,
the second semester honor roll at
Holmes Junior College is a. follows:
Freshmen; Lettie Bunch, Ham Car
ter, Richard Catledgen Chrystine Cob
err, Juanita Guess, Pauline Mbntgom-
cry, John Osborne, Annis Rulings,
Mary Annie Rome, Elroy Thweat, Par
lice Townsend, Frances Weeks, Mil
dred Word. Sophomores: Game Car
isle. Virginia Carter, Catherine Girls
Ter, Frances Kent, Thelma Land, Fred
McCrory, Marvin Mcclellan, Dorothy
Miner, Annie Florence Owen, Cath
ryn Parkinson, Linnie Pepper, Bobbie
Rogers. Wilbur Thomas, Regina Vau-
ghn Especial Student), Elizabeth
| Wick, jamie Mae White. High School
Nancy Dickerson, Anise Mechanic
Merle Mcdaniel, Barbara Rice.
Those making the honor roll fol-
the last month of school are: Fresh
man: Lettie Bunch, Chrystine Gobsr
Juanita Guess, Pauline Montgomery
John Osborne, Annis Rulings, Daisy
Rulings, Mary Annie Rome, Elroy
Thweat, Parilee Townsend, Frances
Weeks. Sophomores: Virginia Carter
Catherine Crisler, Dorothy Miner
Annie Florence Owen, Linnie Pepper
Hellon Robertson, Bobbie Rogers
Wilbur Thomas, Regina Vaughn (Spe-
cial Student), jamie Mae White
ltDonna Sue Whiteside. High School
Anise Mcdaniel, Merle Mcdaniel, and
Barbara Rice.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-06-13
james H. Sims, Duront,
Receives Master Oh Arts
At University Of Ky.

More than $50 graduating seniors
at the University OF Kentucky, Lex
ipgton, KY, received their degrees
Friday night from President Frank
l.. Mcvey, for % years president of
the state university. who retires in
July, and heard the outgoing presi-
len deliver the commencement ad-
dress.
Impressive ceremonies attended the
73rd annual June commencement ex-
ercises at the University Of Kentucky.
higgh-lighted by the presentation Of
honorary degrees to U. s. Supreme
Court Justice Stanley Reed of Mays
vile, Ky, Gov. Keen johnson, Presi-
dent McVey and his wife, Frances
, Jewell McVey.
Among those students who e
graduated from Mississippi is: James
Hillman Sims, Master of Arts, Du-
rant. !
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-06-13
Mrs. Weir Is Hostess To
Duront Womun's Club

Mrs. Horace Weir was hostess to
the Durant Woman's Club Tuesday
afternoon for the last meeting OF
the year.
Miss Mcintyre, the retiring presi-
dent expressed her deep appreciation
for the cooperation of the club mem
bers during her two years of ad-
ministration and presented the gavel
to the incoming president, Mrs. M.
d. Baine, who accepted it with the
expressed hope that the club would
continue with the same spirit of help
fulness and cooperation.
Due to changed world conditions,
the panel discussion on the subject,
"The Hull Trade Program and the
American Way" planned for this
meeting was not presented.
The club sang the Star Spangled
Banner Papers on different phases
of world affairs were read by Miss
Annie Mcintyre, Mrs. j. r. Joyce
and Mrs. Joe York. A vocal duet
sung by Mrs. c. A. d Doster and
Mrs. Robert Ham, and accompanied
by Miss Willie Martha Elmore, con
cluded the program.
The hostess, Mrs. Weir, assisted BY
Mrs. Mark Love, Mrs. Albert Brown
Jr. and Miss Gilmore served deliciou.
refreshments to the members anc
guest, Mrs. j. r. Tackett.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-06-13

Mary Bowie is at home after spend
ing the 1a39-40 school term as a
student at Belhaven College in Jack
On.
The friends of Mrs. s. r. King
will regret to learn that she is i'll at
home.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Leech and
family of Amory were guests in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs, w. C. Street
man on Wednesday.
Mrs. f. S. Lewis, Jr., Mrs. George
Griffin, Mrs. Kate Hundolstein, Mrs.
Locke Magruder and Mrs. Connie
Lowe of Jackson, Mrs. w. G. John
son, Mrs. p. l.. DeLoach, Mrs. p. l.
DeLoach, Jr, Mrs. r. G.. DeLoach,
Mrs. Frank Abbott, Mrs. H. L. De-
Loach and Ann DeLoach of Greenwood
were the guests Of Mrs. E. S. Lewis
at a "spend-the-day-party" on Thurs
day.
Malcolm Longinotti left Wednesday
to go to Annapolis, Maryland where
he will enter the United States Nava
Academy. His father Louis Long
inotti accompanied him,
Mrs. e. B. Guess left Monday to &c
to New York City where she will
visit Mrs. Clyde Hester. Before re
turning they will visit many points
in the New England States.
Mrs. Jack DeLoach returned to he
home in Vicksburg Sunday aftel
spending a week with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Streetman.
Mrs. Harvey Campbell and daugh
ter. Betty, of West spent Friday will
her mother, Mrs. Graham Field.
Mrs. Emma Ellington of Jackson
vile, Texas arrived Monday to visi
her daughter, Mrs. j. w. Justice. Mrs
Justice went to Shreveport, La. Oh
Saturday to meet her mother and t,
accompany her to Durant.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-06-13

Many persons report much increas-
ed pep and energy after taking only
one bottle of Nash's c. & l.. Tonic.
If you have no organic trouble and
your lazy draggy condition is caused
by Malaria, Constipation and Bilious
ness due to an unbalanced diet we
urge that you TRY NASH'S C. &