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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
SCHOOL TO
GIVE CONCERT
Carmen Chorus And Bond
Present Program
On Dec. 10

The music department of
Hardin high school, under the
direction of A. R. Hegre, will
present a Christmas concert in
the junior high school gymnas-
ium on Dec. 10 at 7:30 pm.
The public is cordially invited
to attend, and there will be
no admission charge.
The program will be as fol-
lows:
Now Thank We All Our
Cod, Johann Cruger; 1.-THE
Happy Christmas, C.. Bale;
Angel Voices Tell", Norwegian
Folk Melody, Arr. o. R. OVERLY;
christmas Lullaby, Polish
"HarE What Means Those
Holy Voices, Mozart; Holy
schalk; HE Shall Feed His
Flock, From Handles Messiah;
"Stilly Night, Franz Gruber;
vocal solo. selected, Mrs. Elmer
Skeie.
"Three Chorals", from the
18th century; Built On A
Rock, Elmer G. Uggen; THE
Evening STAR, from Tannhau-
ser R. Wagner; Beneath The
Holly, selection of Christmas
songs; "The Crusaders. over
ture, Forrest L. Buchtel: 1.-THE
Star Spangled Banner, by
band, chorus and audience.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
PAYS OFFICIAL
VISIT TO UNIT

Mrs. Jean Kabrich of Billings,
district president, paid her Of
ficial visit to the Hardin unit
of the American Legion AuNil-
larry at the regular meeting of
that organization Tuesday eve
ming in the basement of the
Masonic temple.
Mrs. Kabrich talked to the
group about the Importance of
the work to be done by the
Auxiliary during the war, and
pointed out some of the things
that will need doing aftel
peace comes. Mrs. Earl Cam
mock presented a gift to Mrs.
Kabrich in behalf of the unit.
A feature of the program was
a play about Junior Red Cross
work, given by members of the
junior Red Cross under the di-
rection of Miss Edna Tobias,
Americanism chairman.
Mrs. Raymond Morissette
played three piano solos, "Si-
lent Night" "Hark, the Herald
Angels Sing" and "Auld Lang
Syne,' at the joint social hour
for the Legion and Auxiliary.
New members initiated into
the unit included Mrs. J. M.
Gripp and Mrs. L. L. Graham
of Lodge Grass, and Mrs. L.
M. Sorenson, Mrs. E. A. Lam
mers, Mrs. Henry Ulrich and
Mrs. E. P. Sharpe of Hardin.
The Auxiliary emblem pin was
presented to each new member
The officers of the Past Pres
idents' Farley were in the chairs
for the initiation. They include
Mrs. E. L. Jacobson, president;
Mrs. Frank Morrison, first vice
president; Mrs. Earl Cammock
second vice president; Mrs
William Walker, Junior past
president; Mrs. I. L. Dehnert.
chaplain; Mrs. Paul Schaller,
sergeant = at arms, and Mrs
Blanche Baker, pianist.
Mrs. M. c. Martin, president,
presided at the business meet
ing during which it was decided
to send SIS to FIT. Harrison, to
order 1000 poppies, and TO give
IS to the Red Cross. The usual
purhcase of Christmas seals
was made. Plans for Christmas
activities among members OF
Legion families were made. All
chairmen of standing commit
tees gave reports. and Mrs. Ear
Cammock told about the district
meeting held in Billings Sunday
Dec. Z.
The refreshments at the close
of the evening were served by
the hostess committee, COM
posd of Mrs. Blanche Baker
Mrs. E.. L. Jacobson, Mrs. Del
Kelley and Mrs. Frank Morrison
The Legion joined the Auxiliary
at the social hour. "A large
number of members was pres.
ent.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
RED CROSS
AGAIN CALLED
County Committee Quota
Is Set At $500
This Week

+. L. Dehnert, chairman OF
the Big Horn county chapter OF
the American Red Cross, re-
ceived a telegram Tuesday NOR
ming from Norman H. Davis, ma
tional committeeman, that the
Red Cross chapter here was
asked to arise $1,000 to carry on
the work needed to serve Am
erica while at war with Japan.
The annual roll call that was
nearing completion will be
stopped and a drive made to
raise a war fund of fifty mil
lions of dollars throughout the
United States.
The telegram received by
Chairman Dehnert reads as fol-
lows:
Again the American Red Cross
is called upon to serve our ma
ton in war. Both nationally
and locally we face vast and
definite responsibilities for SER
vices to our armed forces and
for relief to distressed civilians
To provide essential funds Rec
Cross today is launching a cam
paign for war fund of minimum
of fifty million dollars. The
president will issue on Friday
a proclamation supporting this
appeal. Your chapter quota is
$1,000. Chapters may retain fiji
teen percent of their collections
for local war relief expenditures
Chapters should at once devote
all efforts to raising their quota
in shotest possible time. Please
report action taken. We must
not and shall not fail in this
crisis. Norman H. Davis
"A campaign similar to the
one just ended will be staged
in this area to raise the quota
it was announced.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
CHAMBER Will
MEET MONDAY
Pluns Complete For
Election And
Banquet

Final arrangements were
made this week for the annual
meeting and election of officers
of the Big Horn County Cham
Der of Commerce. The dinner
will be held in the dining room
of the Methodist church with
the ladies of the church serving
the dinner.
Secretary Carl Rankin will
read a report of all the stand
ing committees as well as show
how the 1941 budget was spent
in lettering this area.
Twelve directors will be cleo
ted by those present Monday
night. D. l.. Egnew and o. E.
Anderson are acting as a NOM
mating committee.
An entertainment program
has been arranged and will in
clude several musical numbers
and a prominent speaker.
Tickets for the banqeut will
60 on sale Friday, it was stated
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
FORMER HARDIN
MAN PASSES ON

George D. Skinner, 70, retired
printer and newspanerman died
at his home in Stockton, Calf,
it was learned here by the
Tribune Herald. He had been
suffering from a heart ailment
for the past few years.
Skinner operated a newspa-
per in Hardin about 16 years
ago. He disposed of his interests
here and went to Stockton
where he resided at the time
of his death.
He had been in the newspa-
ner business for many years,
having been foreman at the
government printing office in
WASHINGTON, D. c., for eight
years. He later managed papers
IN Nebraska, North Dakota and
Montana.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Lillian Skinner, and a daughter,
Dorothy Skinner.
Funeral services were held in
the chapel Of B.. G. Wallace and
Son in Stockton.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
House Of Duvids
To Play Crow CCC

The Grow Indian CCC bask-
etball team will play the strong
House of David team in a fea-
ture game Sunday, Dec. IA at
the gymnasium in Crow Ag-
ency.
The travelling bearded players
have made appearances in 9TH
er parts of the state recently
winning a majority of their
games. The team has Bob Kar-
stems, six foot four inch cen
ter, and many other stars ir
their lineup.
The Indian lineup is com
posed of Leonard Pretty Weasel
Clifford Singer, Alex LaForge
Ben Bird, Frank Backbone, Bill
Backbone, Wesley Falls Dowr
and Victor Three Irons.
Basketball fans in this area
will have an opportunity tx
see one of the fastest games
this season when these two
teams clash Sunday.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
HARDIN WILL
MEET KLEIN
Come Is Wednesday,
December II. Two
Comes Saturday

Local basketball fans will
see one of the seasons best
games when the Klein Bears
invade the Hardin court here
Wednesday, Dec. IT. The two
teams are fairly evenly matched
in that they both have high
scoring combinations.
Klein will have a veteran
team composed of Belinak,
Dunn, Klobuchar and the Rae
key brothers. Bailey and Mar
razatto are the only members
missing from the last years
squad who went to the finals
in the divisional tournament
here last February.
A shakeup in the Hardin
lineup took place last week
when Krone shifted to a for
ward position and Three Irons
to the pivot spot. The team
will have Krone jumping cen
ter and then going to forward,
Three Irons, center; Heckenlive-
ly, forward, and Stewart ana
Linn at the guard posts.
Heckenlively suffered a twis-
ted ankle in a practice session
Monday night, but will be ready
to go this weekend, Coach
Garner stated.
Saturday night, Dec. 10, the
Hardin A squad will meet the
Custer quintet while the 3
squad will play the Rosebud
team in a preliminary game
The first game Saturday night
will get under way at 7:45.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
LODGE Cross Wins
Pdir Of Comes

The Lodge Grass Indians rang
up two early season victories
last week when they defeated
the Manchester team last
Thursday night AZ to 10 and
Sumatra team SO to Is on Fri
day night.
Ben Pease, lanky center, rang
up 10 points in the Manchester
game to lead the scoring for
the evening.
The Lodge Grass team showed
strength in every department
of the game to outclass the
wyoming lads on their own
court.
John Pease, Yellowtail, Ben
Pease, c. Not Afraid, Cummings
H. Esp, J. Not Afraid, Taught
and Bends make up the Lodge
Grass squad this year.
Coach fluffy Feldman is pre-
senting one of the strongest
teams in district five this year.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
Defense School
Will Open Soon

A defense school for persons
in this area will get under way
in the new ag shop building
here on Jan. 5 and will last 10
weeks, those in charge of the
school stated.
The school will be open to
any person II years of age or
over who wish to learn vital de-
Tense trades. Courses offered
will be sheet metal work includ-
ing welding, forge work and
soldering and motor mechanics.
The mechanics course will en-
velope the operation, care and
repair of autos, trucks and
tractors.
Paul Color will instruct the
class in sheet metal work while
Jens Kalberg will be in charge
of the mechanics course.
Anyone interested in takintg
the courses offered can contact
Paul Color, Jens Kalberg, FL
mer Skeie or Ray Monforton.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
Decorations Put
On Hdrdin Streets

The decorating of the bust
ness streets of Hardin with
lights, trees and evergreen
strealners was completed on
Wednesday Of this week by
Carl Nordquist and his crew.
City workmen placed the
trees in front of the business
houses.
Carl Rankin represented the
city of Hardin and A. M. Crilly
the Chamber of Commerce in
securing donations to have the
streets here decorated. Mr.. Ran
kin stated that the committee
plans to make a public state
ment of the receipts and dis
bursement of the decorating
project.
Out of town visitors have al
ready expressed the opinion
that Hardin is one of the best
decorated towns in the state.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
CANNOT PUBLISH THE
OF TROOPS

At the request of the gov
eminent, papers throughout the
United States were asked to
refrain from printing news
stories not released by the army
Or navy that would reveal the
whereabouts of troops or ships
to the enemy.
The Tribune = Herald had
compiled a list of Big Horn
county men known to be in the
battle areas, but it cannot be
published
Letters from men in the
armed forces written to their
relatives or friends that are
brought to newspaper offices
for publication must be care
fully edited so as not TO dis
close troop or ship movements
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
HARDIN Wins
FIRST GAME
Bottle Forsyth "a to 80
In Thrilling Overtime
Period

Hardin high school basket
ball palyerS won their initial
game of the 1941-42 season last
Friday night when they downeu
the Forsyth Doggies in a thrill
ing game with a three minute
overtime period. The score was
"a to 80.
The game was played on the
Hardin courts before a large
crowd.
The two teams battled on
even terms throughout the first
quarter of the game but in the
second quarter Hardin pulled
ahead to lead 10 to II at half
time. In the third quarter, Eide,
Forsyth's ace pivot man, got
hot and ran the score to Is
to ID in favor of his team.
Krone, Hardin's center, fouled
out in the third quarter and
was replaced by Hugh Linn.
Alvin Stewart fouled out in the
fourth period as the game end
ed in a 20 to tie. Before leaving
the game Stewart potted four
field goals to keep Hardin in
the furious race.
On the tip-off at the start
of the overtime period Hecken-
lively bagged a tip-in shot to
put Hardin ahead by two
points. Eide evened the score
for Forsyth and then on an
exchange of free shots each
team added one point. Another
shot from under the Hardin
basket gave the local lads the
two-point margin. Hardin kept
the ball until the clock licked
off the last few seconds re-
naming in the game.
The Hardin team showed lots
of fight in overcoming a seven
point lead. They were minus
the services of Billy Three
Irons, flashy two year letter
man.
In a preliminary game the
Ingomar team defeated the
Hardin B squad 10 to IL. Hen
derson was high scorer for Har-
din with four points while Ru-
dolph and Hunnes each bagged
six points to lead the Ingomal
scoring.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMISSION
HAS IMPORTANT MEETING HERE
Men Urged To Register
For Defense Work
In Locul Area

An important meeting of the
Big Horn County Defense and
Advisory Commission was held
Wednesday night in the county
commissioners room of the
courthouse with thirty in at
tendance.
The meeting was called to
complete standing committees
and hear reports of the chair
men of the various committees.
Due to the present emergency
it was deemed necessary to fin
ish the county organization as
soon as possible. In case of an
emergency in this county citi-
zenS would be prepared to han
die any situation that would
arise, it was stated.
1t was brought out that dur
ing the recent registration Of
human skills" only 800 men in
Big Horn county registered. The
committee is anxious to have all
able bodied men register their
names and the particular Lines
of work they are best suited to
do if ever called upon by the
committee. Anyone wishing to
register may do so at the Of
flee of County Sheriff Henry
H. Ulrich in the courthouse.
1t was revealed that at the
American Legion meeting held
Tuesday night that every men,
Der present signed application
cards for emergency work.
w. "A. Walker announced that
several farmers living in this
area had asked him what they
could do to aid in the defense
program. Others present also
| stated that many local residents
expressed the desire to do any
work necessary to help in de-
Tense work.
Officers of the county COM
mission are Mrs. Hester Steven
son of Lodge Grass, chairman;
C. O.. Smith, Hardin, vice chair
man; c. A: Bentley, Crow Ag-
ency, secretary.
Those appointed to other
committees we're as follows:
civic, B. H. McCarty, William
Lynde, Carl Rankin and L. r.
Cool of Hardin and F. A. Nc
Way and W. J. Foottit of Lodge
Grass; legal department -
Bert w. Kronmiller and D. L.
Egnew of Hardin; health DIR.
J. w. Schubert and Dolores
Murphy of Hardin; Red Cross
I. L. Dehnert of Hardin; en-
Urgency man power-V. I. Nor
ris, Pete Voiles, E. o. Preston
and M. c. Martin representing
the American Legion, and Jake
Koebbe representing the Farm
ers Union.
Communications - Wray Es-
sex of Hardin, engineering and
transportation - c. "A. Randall
and B. j. KleinheSselink of
Hardin; water - Bob Young,
Hardin, C. j. Mum, Crow Ag-
ency and Dave Moss, Wyola;
light, power and gar = j. R.
Swain and Rhonald Iverson,
Hardin, Bill Galley, Wyola and
Carl MeiSter, Lodge Grass; law
enforcement - Henry Ulrich
Hardin, Robert Pinkerton, Crow
Agency; fire department. - Roy
Riley, Hardin. James Stanton,
Grow Agency, Emmett Curry
and o. w. Davidson, Lodge
Grass, William Adams, Pryor,
Dave Moss, Wyola; agriculture
l. George w. G~utsafson and
George Miller, Hardin; housing
and demolition - Garold Fish,
Hardin; air raid warden and
captain of the guard unit - v.
+. Morris of Hardin.
James Stanton gave an in
teresting talk on the fire fight
ing equipment on the reServa-
ton that could be used in case
of an emergency.
| The commission voted to hold
a meeting on the second
Wednesday of each month.
l Meetings. will be held at the
courthouse in Hardin, it was
!: stated.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
1T. CARL RANKIN
GETS PROMOTION

Lieutenant Carl E. Rankin
has been promoted to the rank
of captain in the regular army,
according to a recent issue of
the Denver Post.
Captain Rankin has served as
director of athletics and recrea-
ton at Lowry field in Denver
for the past IS months. He is
the youngest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Rankin.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
AUTO LEAVES HIGHWAY

Mrs. W. Mu1der Of Billings
was taken to the Hardin Gen
eral hospital last Wednesday
following a minor auto accident
on the Billings-Hardin highway.
The accident occurred when
the car driven by Mr.. Mulder
skidded on the highway and
overturned into the barrow pit.
MI. Mulder suffered no injuries.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
Men Volunteer
For Army Here

It was reported here by the
local draft board office that
more than 10 men called at the
office for enlistment in the
United States army, the first
two days that war was declared
against Japan.
Those wanting to enlist were
sent to Billings to the recruit
ing office there.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
NOIICE-
CORRESPONDENTS
Checks i'm ma

, Checks in payment for
correspondence are now av-
, ailable at the office of the
; Hardin Tribune Herald. Call
; at office for your checks.
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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
SALE OF TIRES BANNED

The government Wednesday
banned the sale of any new
automobile tires to the general
public until Dc. % to stop CON
sumers' buying wage" The Or
der became effective at once
and was issued by Donald M,
Nelson, priorities director, on
the recommendation of the O
P Ms civilian supply division,
The OPM stated the consumers
buying wave had broken out af-
ter the start of hoStilities with
Japan. Motorists and others ev-
identity feared a rubber short
age and decided to stock up,
Federal loan administrator
Jesse Jones, told the military
affairs committee that he be-
lieved the nations present rub
Der supply would hold out from
two to three years with ration
ing.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
NEWS REVIEW
"A Brief Summary OF
Important State
National News
NAILS ITALY DECLARE WAR

NAILS ITALY DECLARE WAR
Radio reports Thursday sta
Ted that Germany and Italy had
declared war against the United
States. Adolnh Hitler addressed
the Reichstag at 6 am. MIST.
in which the declaration was
made, it was stated. A pos
sible clue to the axis position
was seen in a statement of an
Italian foreign office spokes-
man in Rome that Italy and
Germany would adopt the atti-
tude that the United States had
brought them into the japanese
war.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-12-11
TO REGISTER VEHICLES

The Montana highway offic-
ials this week asked all Mon
tana bus and truck owners to
register their vehicles immedia-
tely so that the military author
tiles may have full Information
on trucks and buses available
for war use.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-23

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-18
Sports Roundup

Eyanson-UPTheir every action byng their underdog role
Mhgans Wolverines pracced Friday Dyche Stadium where
this afternoon they will stake their championship chances against
the unbeaten football Wildcats of Northwestern University
Coach Fritz Crer alernaed backs in Fridays brisk drill
San Fydneisco-UPSdnfd Clara the only Hndedted united
major college football in the Far Vest tVl battle Michigan
State this afternoon ineeetiond game Fair eaher 10ds
forecast for the contest 1h 1VH get underway at 55 F.
Detroit fme).
Laurel, Md,-AP-Fom players iolted back their
heels here Friday when E. R. Badey Bryan Station from
behind win the Crumpton Purse featuring the program Oct
odds of s. Bryan Station beaten 10 lengths The three
year-old Friday driving winner at the distance
1925
4rH 4rbor UPThe Michigan Minnesota football game of
Oct Is complete seo 7v 85752 tickets hdzing been dis
posed Of for dme record in Michigan ticket sales annals
The only remaining tickets those reserOed for the student
body and on 1Uhich distribution lviH begin Monday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-18
Milan Scores
on Long Pass,
Makes Point

The second quarter was the
scoring quarter for a Roosevelt
High team defeated by only one
point in a game Friday afternoon
with Milan at Ypsiltanu High
field.
Del Seleska blocked a kick by
the opposing team and picked up
the pigskin to step over the line for
touchdown in the beginning OF
the second quarter. The kick for
point was offside.
Milan also scored in the second
quarter on a long pass. The try
for point was successful.
Neither team threatened TO score
during the balance OF the game.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-18

for a good bout and also a crowd
favorite because OF 1t. even though
he is not the winner. So often I
contestant may be far ahead on
points and lose because OF lack of
experience or because he is the
victim of a lucky" punch. These
factors are being taken into con.
sideration as the next card is being
made up.
To prevent requirements and
substltutions, the announcement of
the bouts will not be made until
the card can be presented in its
entirety. However. this much can
be said: many OF the favorites from
the last show already have been
signed and the remainder OF the
program will be completed and an
nounced soon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-18
HANK MAY BE RELEASED

Fort Custer. Mich, Oct. 1s-AP-
Corp. Hank Greenberg's releas
from the Army under revised draft
regulations probably will not come
until Jan. /. two months before he
reports for the Detroit Tiger train
ing camp. This was announced Fri
day by Fifth Division intelligence
officers. who disclosed for the first
time that Greenberg had asked for
discharge under the War Depart.
ment's release of 2S-year-olds.
Greenberg. indicted last May Z, is
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-18
Six Five Round Boxing Bouts
Planned Thursday at Armory

The second In a series OF Club"
boxing shows will be presented at
the Ypsilanti Armory Thursday.
when the management will offer a
card of six five-round bouts. The
acceptance Of this type Of show in
which boys in this vicinity are Civ.
en- chance TO further their ambi-
lions has been most encouraging
The public has been quick TO grasp
the possibility OF seeing more real
action in this type OF show than
one that features name" fighters
IN longer bouts.
Many OF the boys who appeared
on the last show and showed a will
ingness to mix along with the de-
sire to win will be brought back to
the Armory in the next show. Many
times boxer may be responsible
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-18
WINNING STREAK ENDS

Flint, Mich. Oct. lS-AP-Fllnt
Northern's 29-game winning streak
against Michigan schools was ended
Friday night when River Rouge,
scoring In every period, won. % to
6. Northern's streak began In 1887
following a l3 to 6 defeat by River
Rouge. Earlier this season North
ern had lost TO an out-of-state
eleven.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-18
SIGNS PLAYERS CHECKS

Petoskey. Mich. Oct. ls-AP-
Commissioner X. NJ. Lands, recov-
erlng here from bronchial pneumo.
MIA contracted on a fishing trip,
found time Friday TO exercise base
balls most important autograph.
Lands signed nearly 100000 in
players checks from the l94l
World Series and sent them to his
Chicago office for distribution.