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The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
North Valley
Z. u. Eav0rS
Mo-. Authority
Bv Courier CORRESPONDENCE

OPHEIM- A resolution placing
the group on record as favoring a
Missouri valley authority was
passed at the quarterly convention
of the North Valley Farmers Union
here Saturday. Chairman Ed Hiner-
man of Larslan presided.
The chairman also appointed
three members to meet with the
South Valley unit to discuss plans
for rural identification.
A Junior program included a
folk dance in Swedish costumes by
Rita Cole, Marcella Westby, Shir-
ley and Audrey Johnson, Ted
Miller Jr., Albert and Don Daven-
port and Larry Wangrud.
Miss NJ. Smith and Mrs. Ed Son.
steng reported on the state conven-
ton in Lewistown. Al Wangrud
gave a monolog, with the assistance
of several others.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
GRADES WILL
STAGE STORY
OF NATIVITY
Annual Christmas Program
Here Is Thursday Night
December 81

The story of Christmas. in story
and song, will be told by Glasgow
grade children, Dec. 81, at 7:30.
with the entire grade faculty in
charge of the presentation.
one of Ihe highlights will be the
singing of many old, familiar carols
by a vested choir of 500 children
from the north and south side
grades.
The program will open with four
selections by the south side rhythm
band of 80 young pupils from the
first and second grades. First and
second graders from the north side
will sing "Luther's Cradle Hymn"
The title of the story is Christ is
Born with a series of living pic
lures to illustrate the Christmas
story told by the children. The stage
will be appropriately decorated.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
VALLEY NOW
way OVER IN
BONDS DRIVE
Figures TO Date Show S41S 1863
Purchases; Quota
$685. GOO
Almost All County Commun-
tiles Exceed Goals
Set for Them

Valley county. on the basis Of fig
ures late Wednesday, was over its
Sixth War Loan quota by more than
$4,000, Chairman r. E. Hillman of
Hinsdale reported.
The county goal was $3.50, 900 and
sales of S4l8.869 had been reported
up to that time. On a state basis,
Montana was first in the nation to
reach its quota.
Almost all county communities
have exceeded their quotas, some
by large margins" Mr.. Hillman
commented no doubt, later reports
will show all over the top" All sales
made in December will be credited 10
the drive.
Don't fail to buy a bond, even
though the other fellow made the
quota by buying. A bond is a good
investment any time" he added.
Bulk OF the county purchases were
in z bonds by Individual purchases,
rejecting a fine response, Mr.. Hill
man added. in thanking buyers and
the community chairmen, who did
such a good job
ahuIo +;1r= ~, eo1ac fo11Our.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
OLD RESIDENT
PASSES away;
RITES MONDAY
w. S. Kirkland, 65, Who Had
Lived in State As Years,
Is Called

William Scott Kirkland, 65, of
Glasgow and Frazer, rancher and
resident of Montana for As years,
died suddenly Friday afternoon at
3:45 of heart failure, while calling
at a doctors office in Glasgow. He
had suffered from a heart ailment
for two years.
Funeral services were held at the
Peterson chapel in Glasgow Mon
day afternoon at $3.50 and burial
was in the Glasgow cemetery. The
Rev. H. F. Widen conducted the
service. Pallbearers we're F.. d. AL
word. Frank Rice. Arthur Olds.
Rockwell Crane. Dave Anderson and
Kristin Sorensen.
Mr.. Kirkland, son of Thomas and
Belle Greene Kirkland. vas born at
Memphis, Mo, Oct. 2, 1879. He came
to Montana As years ago and spent
the first 10 years in Cascade county.
He was married to Miss Julia 1.
O'Brien at Great Falls, Nov. 10.
1912.
They are the parents of four
children, Mrs. j. p. Krusick of Glas-
gov, william B. Kirkland of Frazer,
Elinor B. kirkland of Great Falls,
and Lieut. Terence G.. Kirkland of
San Diego, Calf.
The past 35 years the family has
lived in Valley and McCone counties.
kirkland first came to Montana
with an uncle. Frank Cooper. Surviv-
ing relatives include two grandchild-
rem. Marian and Jerry Krusick of
Glasgow, and two brothers, Green
Kirkland of Memphis, Mo, and
Judge Earl Kirkland of Liberty,
The wife and children were all
here for the funeral service. j. f.
O'Brien and Mrs. Oliver Proteau of
Great Falls also came for the serv-
ice.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
Planning Awarded
Purple Heart; Is
Burned i'm Action

Mrs. and Mrs. 2. o. Manning of
Glasgow have received word that
their son. Pfc Robert Manning, has
been awarded the Purple Heart for
burns suffered on his back and right
hand. He is now recovering and will
o rejoin his unit.
Pfc. Manning has been with the
engineer corps in New Guinea and,
more recently, on Leyte in the Phil
ippines. where he was wounded. He
enlisted in June, 1913. and went
overseas in May, 1914.
He graduated from Nashua high
school in 1912 and was active in
basketball and football The Man
nings have another son, Roy Man
ming, technician fifth grade, who is
also overseas.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
One Metal Plate
Is New License
For State Cars

Although full information has moi
yet been received, it is known that
the 1915 Montana state motor
vehicle license will be a single metal
plate. Mrs. Nora Mumford, county
treasurer, reported this week.
The treasurer's office does not yet
have receipt forms for l945 motor
vehicle licenses.
However, Mrs. Mumford added.
those who wish to apply now for
licenses by mail may send in their
registration cards. From cards,
amounts to be paid can be deter
mined and owners notified so they
can write and send checks.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
Vets BOARD
WILL ELECT
ON MONDAY
Acting Chairman Bundy Calls
Countrywide Meeting
in Courthouse

A special meeting of the Valley
county veterans advisory board for
election OF permanent officers and
directors will be held in the court
house here az 8 Monday night, Otto
H. Bundy, acting chairman, an
noU1ced today.
Nj. Bundy also announced the ap-
pointment OF a special legislative
committee to act until a permanent
organization is formed. 1t is COM
posed of Thomas Dignan Jr., chair
man; o. r. McCleery, Robert S.
Cotton, Homer Claypool of Hinsdale
and Milo Jennings of Opheim.
Other business to be discussed at
Monday nights meeting will be
educational work on board opera
ton. plans for countrywide organ
izatlon to assist veterans and re-
turned war workers and proposed
veterans legislation at the coming
session of the state legislature.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
Deetgrowers
Meet Here
December 20

Annual Valley county district
meeting of the Northern Montana
Beet Growers association will be
held in the courthouse here at 100
p. m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, according
to o: NJ. Johnson of Chinook, Sec
rotary.
The Blaine county meeting will be
in Zurich, Dec. 10, at 1870 and the
Phillips county meeting at Malta in
the courthouse, Dec. 81. at 1870. The
annual association meeting will fol-
low the Malta gathering. Dump rep
resentatives will be elected at county
meetings.
Reports of officers will also be
features of the district meeting, who
invited every beet. grower to attend.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
FIRST HOME
HOOP CLASH
SET TONIGHT
Scots Split Opening Series
With PlentywOod and
ScObey.

The home basketball season for
glasgow high school opens on the
civic center floor at 8 sharp tonight
when the Scots meet Malta.
The Mustangs, Boosting a tall
team but minus several of last years
stars, including Trottier and Head,
have defeated Hinsdale, SO to 80.
Several Maltaites are capably filling
spots left by veterans. with the
shooting spotlight on Funk. An
eighth grade team preliminary is
scheduled at T..
1t will be Glasgow's third game.
The Scots opened the season by los
ing to Plentywood. "a to 81. Friday
night, then won from Scobey, Al to
q, Saturday.
Starting fast, a clever Plentywood
squad had the Scots busy right away.
The Cats built up a 1913 lead by
half time. Within three minutes
after the second half's start, Glas-
gov lost Goar, Holland and Ole
Hammerness of its starting lineup,
all with five fouls. Fey went out in
the fourth quarter. In spite of this
loss, capable reserves carried the
fight to Plentywood, in fact outscor-
ing it during the final two periods.
Gene Koon was high man, for the
Scots, with three field goals.
The Scots. Baker reported, seemed
to find themselves at Scobey and,
after leading a close first half, Is
IL, rushed away with the game the
last half. Goar's II points gave him
top honors. Glasgow players played
a fast break and showed excellent
condition for an .early-season con-
test. their coach commented. All II
men making the trip saw action at
Scobey.
Polishing on free throws will also
be on the Scot schedule. Seven OF
10 were sunk at Plentywood and IL
of 81 at Scobey.
Tonight's contest is the last n
at home until a Jan. IL billing with
Great Falls.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
Leo Hoffman
Director OF
Auto Dealers

BILLINGS. - Casper N. Nybo
of Missolua, a director of the Mont
ana Automobile Dealers association,
was named president to succeed Roy
Anderson of Bozeman at the con-
cluGing session of the organizations
annual convention here.
Harris Olson of Havre was
elected first vice president, and
John H. Jewell of Helena was re-
elected Secretary-treaSurer.
Directors are j. NJ. Carey of Kalis-
pell. Roy Murray of Butte, Carl
Anderson of Helena. Thomas Dow
en- of Lewistown. Glenn Breed
love of Billings. r. H. Hilger of
Glendive. Leo Hoffman of Glas-
gov, Nybo. Roy Anderson and
Olson.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14

Don't speak about warm tropiC
waters to Electricians Mate Don
old Clarke. son of Mr.. and Mrs. d
NJ. Clarke of Fort Peck. As q sur
vivor of the baby flattop" Gambler
Bay. sunk about 40 miles off the
Philippines on Oct. 25. he spent &c
hours in the sea before he and other
crew members were picked up by
LCI's. And it was cold.
Clarke arrived home Thursday on
30-day leave after landing at san
Francisco with some 1900 men. His
arrival was a complete but a very
happy surprise for his parents.
OF his own part in the Pacific
operations, ne will say little. The
ship was hit, I just jumped off,
then we punched up and waited for
help. We thought at first it would
come soon, but it didn't. The second
day, most of us floating in life
jackets, the water vas cold. But
our spirits held up"
Why the Japs didn't follow their
usual custom of strafing men in the
water Clarke doesn't know. Jap
ships were all around us. There was
d QEdQ Jap u QAoC4 dbOuA Af-Ob al bo
away and We saw a can destroyer
come up to it, then leave. Maybe
they were too busy with their W
troubles"
Encouraging Explosions
That there were troubles was
encouraging out there in the water.
Soon after they hit it, they saw wave
after wave of navy planes come
over. They couldn't see far, but in
the wake of planes followed mighty
explosions that told their wi story.
The flattop, the d~estroyers Hoel
and Johnston and the destroyer es-
cort Samuel B. Roberts were lost
the battle in which a compare
lively light force was sent out to
intercept one of three Jap attack
1rongs. 1t included at least four
oattleships and eight cruisers. The
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
Peck SchOol
Christmas
Program Set
Rv Courier Correspondent

FORT PECK The Fort Peck
elementary school children will
present their annual Christmas pro-
gram at the Recreation hall. Thurs
day night. Dec. 81, at 8. Lieut.. Col.
H. H. Roberts will preside.
The program will feature an
operetta. The Toys That Had To
Wait. This will be followed by a
pageant, why the Chimes Rang.
A chorus of 35 voices will furnish
the background for the pageant. All
the children of the school will par
ticipate in the program.
Mrs. C. G.. Murphy, upper grade
teacher. will direct the program and
Miss Betty Lou Taylor, second grade
teacher. will be the accompanies.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
1853 Pounds Of
Turkeys Packed
By Valley Coop

The Valley-Daniels Poultry ship
ping association received and packed
1858 pounds of turkey at Hinsdale
Monday for shipment to an eastern
market. County Agent James K.
McG!bney reported.
He said a large majority of the
birds graded prime. Packing was
under supervision of c. j. Maalerud,
association manager.
An advance of "a cents was made
on prime birds, 80 cents on choice
grade and % cents a pound on COM
mercial. The association received
birds at Scobey Wednesday.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
STATE WILL
BENEFIT IN
RIVER PLAN
Col. Roberts Outlines Work OF
Corps at Meeting
in Helena

The coordinated plan of the corp.
of engineers and the bureau of re.
clamation for development of the
Missouri river provides for con.
struction of &c reservoirs within the
state of Montana, which will gen.
orally be developed for multiple
purpose use" Lieut.. Col. H. H. Rob-
erts, Fort Peck district engineer
told those attending the Montana
Reclamation association meeting in
Helena this week.
The plan also provides for the IT.
rigation of 967 100 acres of new
lands and for supplying supple
mental water for BAG, 800 acres of
land, now being inadequately sup
piled, within the state" Colonel
Roberts added.
He pointed out that the joint
agreement between the agencies
recognizes the Importance of the
fullest development of hydroelectric
power. consistent with other bene-
fetal uses of water"
Colonel Roberts sketched the prin-
cipal peacetime functions of the en-
gineers in navigation and flood con-
troll improvements and outlined the
organizational setup of engineer di-
visions and districts in the United
States.
Defining the functions of Fort
Peck dam, he said it had aided much
in limiting downstream floods the
past two years.
Since July l, 1943, the Fort Peck
power plant has generated many
millions of kilowatt hours which
have helped keep our industries OPP
Grating to produce products needed
for the conduct of the war; he
added The dam has also been a
big factor in keeping river traffic
moving on the Mississippi river
Power from Fort Peck also has been
used for irrigation pumping. 1t is
proposed, under the consolidated
plan, to operate this reservoir prim-
arily in the interest of irrigation,
when substitute downstream storage
has been provided
Future Peck Work
Work remains on a number of
items of construction at the dam,
itself, he said. These include a road
way across the dam, to be con-
,tructed in conformity with state
highway department standards so
hat. if desired, the road may be in
in the state network of high
ways.
Considerable work remains to be
lone on the power house, before 1t
s finally completed, including the
anticipated installation of an addl-
ional power unit. Plans and speci-
ications are now being prepared
It Fort Peck, he said, for this and
work.
He metioned that recommended
lood control work at Havre and
Harlem is in the current flood con-
rol bill before congress.
The district office is also engaged
n flood protection studies of the
Yellowstone valley in Montana and
Wyoming. Advance planning work is
n progress for a flood control pro-
ect at Forsyth.
Colonel Roberts mentioned the an
Iual flood damage report prepared
y his office. noting that 1913 and
944 flood control damage in Mon
ana was more than 81 .000, 600.
Another function of the engineer
is TO provide emergency aid to
ave lives and property in case Of
.ood. The district has a flood emer-
plan and is prepared to aid in
ny flood emergency in the district.
S II did the past two years at Man
N ID and Miles CitV-
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
Land Sales by
County Hits
Over $4,000

Last weeks sale of Valley county
tax deed lands brought total receipts
of S22.440 for the county treasury,
it was reported by Clerk and Re
corder Stephen Weber.
He said 43 tracts of land were
sold to bidders by county commits
sioners, representing 1880 acres.
Most of the tracts were sold for
cash, although some contracts were
entered into, he said.
Nearly all the lands were CLASH
fled as grazing lands and brought an
average of very near 81 an acre."
ne added.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
John Black Named
Master Of Lodge

HINSDALE 49, John w. Black was
elected worshipful master of Kyle
Masonic Lodge at its meeting Sat-
urday evening. Other officers elect
ed were Roy E. Hillman Jr.. senior
warden: Lloyd E. Pearson, junior
warden; F.. l.. Westrum. treasurer,
and A. o. Nelson, secretary. Appoint
i've officers for l945 have not been
named as yet.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
Valley War Chest
Is Now Past Goal;
Over $4,000 In

The Valley County War
Chest quota for the United War
Fund this week reached and
passed its goal of $4,000, Chair
man Leo Hoffman and Secre-
tary Josef Shower announced
today. With contributions re-
ceived this morning. the total
now is S10,239. they said, adding
that the average of individual
contributions in the county pro-
badly was the highest in the
state.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
princeton"
Survivor
Visits Home
Nv Courier Correspondent

OPHEIM - Fireman Second Glass
Frank CBuster) Redfield Jr., sur
vivor of the carrier Princeton. is
here to spend a few weeks with his
parents before reporting at Jack
Sonville, Fla, for duty.
Fireman Redfield spent four
hours in the water after the
carrier was sunk in battle with the
Japs off the Philippines. Previously,
he and others in lower levels of
the ship had to cut their way to
freedom.
Everything he owned was lost in
the sinking, but the navy has re-
placed it, even to a wrist watch.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
Blackout Lifted
On Fifth Street

A three year "blackout" on Fifth
street in GLASGOW is being lifted thfs
week. Christmas lights previously
purchased by merchants and strung
across the street will again greet
shoppers this holiday season after
being dark since 1941.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
Malta VS.. Nashua
Is Friday Game
Nv Courier Correspondent

NASHUA.-.A close contest is eX-
pected Friday night at 8 when Malta
and Nashua basketball clubs meet
on the Nashua school floor. A school
dance will follow the game.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14
NEW CLUB MEETS

The Never-Late Home Demon
stration club of Baylor, a new club
met with Mrs. Adeline Brien Tues
day afternoon. Mrs. Theo Beck pre-
sided. There was an exchange of
Christmas gifts. Mrs. Brien served
luncheon.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-12-14

Serg. Kenneth Altman, &c, son
of Mrs. Clara Altman of the
Grain community, who was
killed in action with his infan-
try unit in France. Mrs. Altman
first was informed he was miss
ing in action last July 25. Later,
she received notification of his
death. Sergeant Altman vas
born i'm Grain. When he entered
service, ne was employed i'm the
BOeing plant in Seattle. Be
sides his mother, he is survived
by five brothers. Glenn and
Ivan of Grain, Ray of Wolf
Point, Neil of Seattle and Lieut..
Commander Lee, on duty with
the navy. and two sisters. Mrs.
Richard Peterson and Ruth All
man of Billings. Mrs. Altman
left recently to spend the winter
in Seattle.
The sub., 1944-06-08
Incentive Status Still Unsettled

There has been plenty of action but as yet little results in connec- ton with the Incentive system. Since the Sub last appeared, the Executive Committee of the Union has endorsed the position of the Union in connection with refusal to accept changes proposed by the Company on grounds that they are inadequate.
 The Executive Committee then authorized Attorney Charles Suis-' man to go to Washington and make contact with various government agencies with view to getting all possible assistance in this extreme ly important subject.
 Attorney SuiSman conferred with officials of the Navy, the National War Labor Board, and the War Production Board in Washington. He has reported to the Union Ex- ecutiWe Committee and the final position taken by the Union has resulted in what now appears to be an immediate showdown with the Company.
 As expressed in mass meetings of union members held on Saturday, June 3, 1914 the Union will be firm in it's contention that the system must be abolished unless its defects are corrected, and workers are amply rewarded for increased production from their increased eff forts. The Incentive Committee was given the full power and au- thority to either change or dis continue the system.
The sub., 1944-06-08

cut. If you don't qualify to vote in Connecticut, write to the Town Clerk in your home town and ask for an absentee ballot for yourself and anyone else in your family that's eligible. But make sure you votel
 .S. m. 0.u.
 Les Hazler says, of course he doesn't brag about the fish he catches, cause he hasn't caught anything yet. in spite of the fact he's been out there trying since the. spring thaw. Maybe it's the bait he uses
 .S.m.e.u.
 We thought it was too good to last. About people staying on the boats till whistle time. Still must be too much work for the foremen to see that the men have enough to do to keep them busy until loo. How about putting the heat on, Mike2
 !" VI
 Often reflected on how handy 1t would be if we knew ahead of time when our supervisors were coming around. Not that we loaf when they're not looking, but once in while we stop for breath and are sitting there resting our hands and face when in comes the boss. Twas the old story of "who will bell the cat?" until Frances brought Bill Bauer a bell which she tied on him with ribbon. She must have Marine blood in her, the way she took that situation we'll in hand.
 .S.m.e.u.
 Have to put a word in for ye old home town, Mystic. The Red Cross Blood Donors Mobile Unit Is going to be there Wednesday, June IA, from 1O:45-3:45 and you call Mystic 803 for an appointment. It really doesn't hurt, and doesn't cripple your strength, (do we look anemic?) and you've heard enough about how much it's needed to have US go into that.
 Reminds US, we read in Yank, the Army Weekly. that a friend of ours sent US from England, that Sgt. John Bushemi, the well-known Pvt Bushemi of See Here, Private Hargrove," died in action at Eni- wetok, and his death was mainly due to loss of blood, which might have been prevented if the Red Cross had had enough plasma to send sufficient supply to all the battle zones.
 Don't let your laxity, or the thought that it's too much bother, keep you from donating bloodl
The sub., 1944-06-08
THE SEABEE

They gave the army khaki, They gave the navy blue, But here is another fellow I'll introduce to you. His uniform Is different
 From others you may see. The Japs call him commando" But his real name Is Seabes. His home Is in Seabag,
 And wherever he may light, Hell is always poppin',
 Though he wasn't supposed to
 fight. He was trained in old Virginia, The land that God forgot, Where the mud Is always deeper, If 1t rains, snows, or not. He has peeled a million onions. And twice aS many spuds, He works from dawn to dark, Then he washes out his duds. He has done his share of KIP And many a dish he has dried. He also learned to make a bed, And brooms, he sure can guide. When 1t comes to fighting, He's got all the others beat, All he uses Is a little courage, And a Bulldozer under his feet. The Japs are all scared of him, A new type of weapon they all
 say,
 But 8 Seabee Is always right at
 home,
 When he can have his share of
 play.
 Most Japs he meets regret 1t, But the few that live to tell, Would rather face the devil And serve a hitch in hell. He often has to rough it.
 And sleep upon the ground, The ants and mosquitoes bite him, And he still sleeps plenty sound. When a Jap held Island is taken, And the Marines make their
 heroic stand, They usually find the Seabees got
 there first,
 And have built a place for them to land. Soon after the battle is over, The Airfield is ready for use,