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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-16

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is another theater again. lie will
be here next week
The Detroit Police BENEFIT Fund
leaders have invited the Worlds
greatest dancer 10 come with 9th
er stars at the 15lh annual Police
Field Day. AUG IL at State Fair
Grounds. The officers help raise
money for the worthy cause OF aid
ing the local needy "gcndarmcrie."
Bill Robinson, il you know him.
will travel all across the country
TO make an appearance for a
worthy cause. He is always listed
among those who will give their
talent TO help the needy YMCA boy.
the WV girl the widow OF the
patrolman. He never refuses 10
help those who, for good reasons.
are trying to find new talent In
TIE race.
This man who has made $4,000
weekly for months on end does
much more than the world Will
ever know. He's modest; seldom
says much about what he does nm
less he's a little "riled up" Few
people know that Bill gives into
four figures in New York state for
boys camp every year. Where
ever he goes he gives talent. mon
ey and announcement without the
least expectation OF 6ther than pro-
duction on the part OF those con-
cerned.
lnSeliish Star
Who will forget the Hot Mika-
do?" That's the first extravaganza
Of its kind, so far as We remember.
" here so widely known a character
as Bill did not seek 10 take the
show himself. Well. as matter OF
fact. Bill's name is a sender itself
Bill is not only race man. lie
believes in helping. Shirley Temple
without n doubt. learned her toe
tickling" from him. Eleanor Powell.
surely the worlds greatest woman
dancer, studied under him. And. on
the stage today. are many who are
trying. yainly, TO initiate his fam
Gus "Stair-step' dance.
In distant city Bill helped out
needy relative. He even bought
house. had IL renovated and furn-
ishcd. lie moved in the family and
saw to 1t that they got started.
Bill loves children. Both he and
his wife. who is as charming a
woman as one would want 10 meet,
60 out OF their way to help some
little cherub: II anybody gets one
OF those big, broad smiles it's a
kid.
Robinson is a man OF the world.
II can be Park Ayenuer. too.
But there's nothing "stuck-up"
about him. You're just as likely as
not 10 find him trying 10 prove a
point on the street corner fifteen
minutes before his cue. He's In
and out of every place and has a
glad hand for everybody. He's a
genuine trooper.
Loves His Wife
Much OF Bits success has been
due to his great love and respect
for his wife. Nearly everywhere
Bill goes. there Is Mrs. Robinson
lie proudly wears horse shoe
tie pin given him by her. And al
though she Is less widely known
we might call her the "powcr be-
hind the throne"
A blk show like "IIot Mikado"
clicked because Bill was IN n The
great screen play. "The Little
Colonel" would have been lost with
ont him. Ills immortal tapping
has made dancing OF that sort an
art. I daresay he has more adj
mirers than any other stage char
acier whites and blacks have sat
and thrilled nj his inirlcates. non
chalant siylcs.
"Roianeles" Is just about hon
orary" everything lie holds keys
~ this and that. nut that never
keeps him from ENJOYING a hie dish
Of ice cream. He's not one OF those
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-16
The Clever Mr.. Goodman Adds Bass
Fiddler John Simmons To Orchestra

cHlCAGO--Benny Goodman, who
Is the one ofay band leader who
seems 10 believe that the Negro
ana white musician can play to-
geiher and get better harmony than
The general "bleachcd bandsters.
has signed up another Negro
With his ork. This time II is John
smnons. who can do with a bass
nddle what nobody else can, play II
right
Simmons used TO be with Roy
Eldrldre. until the latter went over
10 Gene Krupa. Al drummer.
And more than that. The Good
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-16
HOLIDAY AT
FAMOUS DOOR

NEW YORK CITY-Blly Holt
day, woman of the sweet hut primi-
tive voice, is whooping things up at
Famous Door, along with Babe
Russin. Billie, who once lyricized
with Artie Shaw and then went on
her own. Is back in the fold as an
entertainer.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-16

man and his musickcrs are max
Ing history at the exclusive Sher-
man Hotel. Chicago. house Of
blue rooms. green rooms. Empire
Rooms and whatnot. Simmons
plays in the regular way. not as a
specialist. as was policy several
years ago.
big Sid Catlctt and Cootie Will
liams are also regulars In the band
Goodman's actions make him a
topnotcher so far as the Negro Is
concerned. He Is doing what was
once thought impossible.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Dec. 8, John Link and Doro-
thy Younkin. both of Hardin.
Dec. 4, John Russell Graham
of Sussex, Wyo., and Shirley
Jean Jarrard TO Kaycee, Wyo.
Dec. 6, Alvin Shaffer and
Mary Ida GilHs, both of Sheri-
dan, Wyo.
Dec. 8, Frank Dornberger and
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
RAINBOW GIRLS ON RADIO

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Seven members of the Hardin
assembly of the Order of Rain
bow girls presented a IS minute
program of Christmas carols ov-
er radio station KGH in Bill
lings.
The program was sponsored
by Sawyers Stores and was pre-
sented at 3:15 pm, Monday.
Those taking part in the
program were Jean and Janice
Kelley, Marilyn Kelly, Thelma
Hyde, Ellen Jean Vickers, Dor
othy Hammer and Vera Louk.
They were accompanied at
the piano by LaNelle Boughton.
There's no finer way than the
American way. Let's keep it that
way. Buy Defense Bonds.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11

Ruth Lewis, LaNell Boughton
Kenneth Lewis, Dean Huss, FL
wynn Earnest, Junior Wagner.
BURGESS Macleod, Roland Cros-
by, Ralph Strand. Roy Morri-
son and Everett Bulls.
LEGION AUXILIARY
The American Legion and
Auxiliary of District II held a
district meeting in Billings on
Sunday, Dec. 7. Eleven mem
bers of the local Auxiliary unit
attended. They were Mrs. Earl
Sibley, Mrs. Earl Cammock,
Mrs. I. L. Dehnert, Mrs. William
Bell, Mrs. Matt Calderwood,
Mrs. M. C. Martin, Mrs. Mum,
Mrs: Paul Schaller, Mrs: J. E.
Koebbe, Mrs. Walter Sawyer
and Miss Sigma Dahl.
Miss Dahl acted as district
chaplain during the meeting,
in place of Mrs. Sam Cunning
ham, who was i'll and unable
to attend the meeting.
STAG PARTY
Buzz Pattison, Cecil Ross and
Bud Harris and Sam Meeke
participated in a stag dinner
at the Chuckwagon cafe last
Wednesday honor.ng Jack
Riggs. Following the dinner the
men played cards at the Patti
son home.
GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL
The Girl Scout council met
Monday night at the home of
Mrs. I. L. Dehnert. The coun-
Gil entertained the troop lead
ers. AS part of the program a
model scout meeting was ex-
emplified. Mrs. L. H. Labbitt
had charge of refreshments.
Council members present were
Mrs. I. L. Dehnert, Mrs. L. H
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
M. E.. A. Meets

The School District 17-H local
of the Montana Educational as
soc.ation met at the school gym
at Crow Agency on the evening
Of Dec. 3.
The program which was pre-
sented preceding the business
meeting included a vocal solo
by Joyce Olson, a duet by
Audrey Nelson and Gloria Con-
ner, and a trio by Donna, Bon
ME, and Sally Lou Ghormley, all
accompanied by Miss Evans.
H. B. Frailey made an infor-
NAL address on the adaptation
of the curriculum to local con-
ditions. He also described some
of the work government schools
are doing.
A reading, "Educat;on," was
given by George Redfield.
Talks were made by Mrs. Sal
veson and MI. Fisher on the
subject of the national teach
ers' examinations.
Labbitt, Mrs. Elmer Skeie, Mrs.
J. r. Vickers, Mrs. R. B. Saun-
ders, Mrs Tom Hammer, Mrs.
E. R. Reibeth, and Mrs. ]. Gayle
Sawicki.
Leaders present were Mrs.
Paul Schaller, Mrs. E. E. Jack
son, Mrs. E. o. Preston and
Mrs. E. L. Jacobson.
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DINNER BRIDGE
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Kelley and
DIR. and Mrs. L. H. Labbitt en-
tertained at a dinner-bridge at
the Labbit home last week.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Tradum of Billings, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. A. Yergey, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Brekke, Mrs. J. A. Put
nam, MIR. and Mrs. "A. J. Sheets
of Wyola, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Small of Crow Agency.
WEDNESDAY CARD CLUB
The Wednesday card club was
entertained at a luncheon
bridge by Mrs. Carl Rankin on
Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. L.
H. Labbit received high score.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11

Velma Curry, both of Hardin.
Dec. 9, Herman Moore of
Moorcroft, Wyo., and Rozella
Blanche Moore eft Gillette, Wyo,
Dec. 10, William Henry Har-
rison and Betty Alley, both of
Dayton, Wyo.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11

ADDING MACHINE paper for
sale at the Tribune Herald Of
flee.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11

MI Swanson opened the dis
cussion of the proposed new
districting for the M.E.A. The
local went on record as opposed
to the plan. Superintendent Ell
mer Skeie spoke briefly. Lloyd
Wills, president, occupied the
chair during the session.
w. w. Magnuson introduced
representatives of the Ladies
Council of the Crow Agency
Community Baptist church. The
Council served refreshments to
the entire group. This took the
place of the usual reception for
the Crow Agency teachers.
Read the Tribune Herald
Classified advertisements.
Save q 1ife-nriva caraf11l1,
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
PAST NATIONS

FAOl WIZ NUM-
The Past Matrons, O.E.S., met
at the home of Mrs. Sixberry,
Hostesses were Mrs. E. A. Rog-
ers, Mrs. Blanche Baker and
Mrs. SiXberry. Christmas colors
were featured in the refresh
mentS.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
MONTANA
FELLOWSHIP GROUP MEETS

FELLOWSHIP GROUP MEETS
The regular business meeting
of the Methodist Fellowship
group was held in the parlors
of the Methodist church Friday
evening. Progressive anagrams
furnished entertainment. Re-
freshments were novel, featuring
a sandwich tree, a cake walk
and a lie pond. Sixteen
members and four visitors were
present.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
REBEKAH AND

REBEKAH AND
ODDFELLOWS
The Rebekah and OddfellOWs
LODGES met Wednesday evening
in the Masonic temple. Elections
of officers were held. Following
the business meetings a joint
social hour was enjoyed.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11

Save a life-Drive careful
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11

LADIES AID
The Baptist Ladies Aid me
at the Baptist church las
Thursday with Mrs. J. A. Jone'
and Mrs. Glen Gustafscn a
hostesses. Mrs. WISER. CUES
speaker, gave a short talk OF
Rcd Cross work.
The next meeting will be al
all-day meeting Nov. Is. A pc
luck luncheon will be served.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-18
Building Workers Call Off
ST. Louis Barracks Strike

st. Louis, Mo. (ILNS)-The St.
Louis Building Trades Council called
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-18
COMMITTEE TO OFFER
new MINIMUM WAGE

Washington, D. C. (ILNS)-Ap-
pointment of committee, under the
Craftsmanship of Msgr. Francis J. Haas
of Catholic University, to investigate
the shoe industry and recommend a
new minimum wage, is announced by
General Philip B. Fleming, admins
traitor of the Wage and Hour Division,
u. S. Department Of Labor. The COM
mittee will meet in Washington on
August 255.
With three exceptions the commit
tee is the same as the first committee
for shoe manufacturing and allied in
dustries, which recommended a mini
mum wage of 35 cents an hour now
in effect. The 35-cent minimum wage
order increased the hourly rates of
about 10000 workers Of the 250,000
employed by the industry as defined.
The following represent the A. F.
of L. Boot and Shoe Workers Union
on the committee: Frank w. Ander-
son, Chicago, H.; Michael F. Lynch,
Haverhill, Mass; John j. Mara, Bos-
ton, Mass, and J. William McGonigal,
Moberly, Md.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-18
Half Of Sting Taken
From Tax Penalties

Real estate owners whose taxes are
delinquent for the first half of 1910
were given an inducement to pay the
overdue taxes by Butler County Treas.
urer j. w. Wendell.
One-half of the 10 per cent pen
atty which now lies against the de-
linquent owners will be lifted provided
the taxes are paid not later than July
81, Wendell said
The county tax books will be
opened August Is for payment OF
taxes for the second half of 1910. Wen
del predicts the collections for the en-
tire year of 1910 will top the amount
collected last year when a total OF
S2,213,235.31 was paid by property
owners.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-18

every dollar that is contributed
goes directly to the aid of the British
workers who have suffered SO much
from Nazi air raids and whose resist
ance is the backbone of Great Britain's
heroic struggle for democracy, and |
trust our State will be in the vanguard
in responding to this worthy appeal" :"
he concluded.
The message issued by Chairman
Lyden backing Governors proclama-
tion follows:::
WHEREAS, the workers of Great
Britain have united with their fellow
citizens of all classes, parties and be-
liefs, in gallant defense of their her
itage of freedom and democracy, and
WHERE'S, Organized Labor in
America is today engaged in an ac-
tive campaign in every State of the
Union, to bring aid to their brothers
in Britain and to focus public atten-
tion upon the need of relief for suffer
ing civilians to the British Isles, and
WHEREAS Governor Bricker of
Ohio is issuing proclamation Of
ficially designating July Ia to goth as
Aid British Labor Week thereby help
ing us to bring to the attention of the
general public of our State our efforts
to bring aid and comfort to the British
workers and their dependents and to
the British people.
NOW THEREFORE, /, M. j. Lyden,
State Chairman of the American La
Dor Committee to Aid British Labor,
urge all members of organized labor
in our State, all wage earners and all
citizens of our State to give their sup
port generously to the Aid British La
Dor Committees which are functioning
in all communities where organized
labor bodies exist.
Aid British Labor Week is being
celebrated in all the States of the Un-
ion, and / trust that the workers and
citizens of Ohio will fulfill the ex-
pectations of Governor Bricker and
will be in the vanguard in responding
to this worthy appeal to aid the Brit
ish civilians and the British workers
who are the backbone of Britain's he
roic struggle for democracy.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-18
Union Bargaining Rights
Asked By Oregon Labor

Astoria, Ore. (ILNS)-The Oregon
State Federation of Labor, which for
several years has shown a keen in
terest in the public power develop
ment program of the Northwest, at its
state convention here adopted reso-
luton favoring a Columbia Valley Au-
thority patterned after the iva, ex-
cluding administration by Secretary
of Interior Harold l.. Ickes.
The federation also asked the same
collective bargaining rights for pub
lie employees as are now extended to
private employees and asked curtail-
ment of WPA to strictly relief work
status.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-18

darity among the workers of the
American republics against the to-
talitarian aggressors.
William Green is now writing an
article to appear in the next issue of
the official magazine of the General
Confederation of Labor of Argentina.
A. F. of L. leaders believe that
much good can be accomplished by
making it possible for the workers of
the United States to understand the
aspirations and principles animating
the workers of the other American
republics and vice versa.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-18
Weekly tuberculosis
Clinic Held July 11th

The regular weekly tuberculosis
Clinic was held on Friday, July IL, at
Mercy Hospital, with DR.. J.. H. Christ
Jansen, phthisiologist, in charge, as
sisted by DR. Edward I. Heating, Coun-
ty physician, Miss Virginia Smith, R
NJ, urse-in-charge of the Clinic, Miss
Ruth Grace, R. NJ, from the Hamilton
Public Health League Nursing Asso-
citation, Mrs. Henderson Estes, R. N.
from the Middletown Nursing Asso-
citation, and Mr.. Charles G. Greig, Ex-
ecutive Secretary of the Butler County
tuberculosis and Health Association
Four active cases of tuberculosis
were diagnosed, and twelve patients
were examined. Three patients re-
turned for check-ups.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-18
JObless Total Cut To
100000, Says Board

New York City (ILNS)-Unemploy-
ment decreased 1,395,000 in May to
8, $4,000 the National Industrial Con-
ference Board estimates. The board
says that the May total was the low
est since September, 1880. In May
of last year 8,735,000 persons were
jobless, the board adds.
The board pointed out that although
employment in manufacturing indus
tries usually falls from April to May,
it increased $4,000 this May.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-18
Secretary Treasurer of Argentine General Confederation
of Labor Says Workers Determined to Resist Efforts of
Nazis-WOrkers Have Clear Idea of Present Reality

Washington, D. c. (ILNS)-Work-
ers of North and South America,
standing together, can drive back the
forces of totalitarianism, Joe Dom
enech, secretary-treasurer of the Ar
gentine General Confederation of La
Dor, declares in the July issue of the
American Federationist, official organ
of the American Federation of Labor
Senior Domenech says that the or
ganized workers of Argentina, one of
the most powerful of the South Amer
lean republics stand solidly with the
workers of the United States in de-
termination to resist the efforts of the
Nazis to bring their poisonous doc
trines to the western hemisphere.
Although designated as secretary
treasurer, Domenech's position CORE
spends to that of President William
Green of the A. F. of l.. He is the
unquestioned chief of organized labor
in the Argentine Republic.
Workers Not Fooled
$50 far as Argentine is concerned"
Domenech writes, "the workers have
clear idea of the present reality.
The public demonstrations we have
staged in which we have reaffirmed
our devotion to democracy are an elo-
quent expression of the way we think.
"They prove that the campaigns
of confusion which are designed
to distract us from our duty for
tunately do not succeed in trou-
bling the minds and hardening the
hearts of the workers in our
country.
eve believe that we workers of the
Americas must use at present our
best talents and energy to defend,
against the enemy both inside and
outside, the legislation which protects
US, the life of our trade unions, the
rights we enjoy as individuals, the
freedom of press, association and pub
III luCCtiiS ohOl CfSl cuOt
counteracts the forces which seek to
exploit and enclave US.
Nazi Insanity Menaces All
"The principles of tolerance, JUS
tice, social harmony and civilization
which have distinguished our life are
threatened with collapse in a horrible
whirlpool of insanity.
"This insanity must be wiped out
by our hearty and firm understanding
as soon as it tries to touch the free
shores of the American continent.
Standing together, we can succeed
in repelling the totalitarian menace
The article by Senior Domenech, il
was announced, is the first of num-
ber to be written by the leaders OF
the labor movements of the various
American nations for publication in
the American Federationist.
Solidarity Effort Promoted
The A. r. of l.. is conducting a
campaign to establish complete soli-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-18
Building Permits Issued

Two permits for construction to-
taling $48,500 were issued by Frank
E. Weaver, City Building Inspector.
One for $43,5O0 was issued to the
Mosler Safe Company for new heat
treating room at the plant at Grand
Boulevard and Erie Highway. The
Antenen Engineering Company, HAM
ilton, is the contractor.
Paul r. and Alma Cook obtained a
permit for a $4,000 residence on Cor
win avenue.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-18
Argentine Workers Declared Standing
Solidly With U. S. Labor to Resist
Attack of Totalitarian Forces

off a strike at Jefferson Barracks,
after receiving word from Washing
ton that committee would investigate
WPA encroachments in the building
field.
The strike was called July in pro-
test against use at the Army post of
rs WPA painters at wages below union
scales. WPA painters receive about
69 cents an hour; union painters 81 so.
More than 1900 union men quit work.
Executives of the building trades un-
ions said the stoppage was a national
test case.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-18
President Lyden Joins With Governor
Bricker in Urging Labor Support for
Aid British Labor Week
State Federation of Labor President Urges Organized
Labor Wage Farmers, Citizens of State to Cooperate
in Fullest Observance of "Ad British Labor Week.

President Lyden of the Ohio State
Federation of Labor, and State Chair
man of the American Labor Commit
tee to Aid British Labor, today called
upon all Organized Labor, all wage
earners and all citizens of the State
to cooperate to the fullest in the OBJ
servance of Aid British Labor Week
from July 14th-20th.
This was in support of Governor
Bricker's official proclamation dedi-
eating this week to the British work
ing people as tribute to the heroic
sacrifices they are making to preserve
democracy from the cenace of Hitler
ism. The Governors proclamation
follows::
WHEREAS, The American Labor
Committee to Aid British Labor is en-
gagged in an active campaign to bring
aid to the workers of Great Britain
and
WHEREAS, The committee is des-
ignating committees in the various
states to assist in the movement to
unity such work, Mr.. M. j. Lyden
President of the Ohio State Fedora
tion of Labor has been designated as
state chairman for Ohio, and
WHEREAS, the participation of
the Labor Movement in America in
such campaign is splendid demon
stration of the loyalty and devotion
Of Organized Labor to the American
principles of life, and
WHEREAS, Such a week will serve
to focus public attention on the eff
forts that the Labor Movement is max
ing to aid the British people, now
THEREFORE, l, John W. Bricker
Governor of the State of Ohio, dc
hereby designate the week of July
Ia to 20 as Aid to British Labor Week
in Ohio, and call upon the citizens to
help in making the campaign success
full.
The Governors of % other states
have also issued such proclamations
Aid British Labor Week will be
marked in the remaining States IN
accordance with messages from Will
liam Green, American Federation OF
Labor President and Honorable Chair
man of the Committee; Matthew Woll
National Chairman, and their respec-
tive State Chairmen urging that this
week be devoted for aid to the British
workers and civilians who are bearing
the brunt of axis air raids"
''The setting aside of this week
will give every lover of democracy anc
fair play an opportunity to strike q
blow against totalitarian tyranny by
contributing to the defence of Hitler's
bitterest enemies. | earnestly urge
every member of the Local Aid British
Labor Committees to help in every
way possible" Chairman Lyden said
Local Aid British Labor Commit.
tees, Central Labor Bodies and al
unions in the State will mark Aid Brit
ish Labor Week with special functions
and events. Intensified activities in
cluding drives in shops and factories
for contributions by both employees
and management to this cause, specia
broadcasts, picnics, meetings and par
ties are being prepared, he declared
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-07-18
Dog Quarantine Extended

Extension of the dog quarantine for
60 days was ordered today by DR.. c.
]. Baldridge, Hamilton and Butler
County Health Commissioner. The
original quarantine expired Saturday
and the extension was ordered after
several reports of rabid dogs were
received by police and the health Of
flee.