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The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-05-12
Victory Garden Pointers
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 onions are grown year after year
 The insect winters in the puparium
 stage in the soil Of onion fields
 and in refuse and discarded eu1 On-
 ions. Therefore. rotation and the
 burning or other destruction of all refuse after topping or grading are important. Eggs are deposited in ereYices adjoining the base of the plant or in the axils Of the leaves. The maggots burrOW in the bulbs and Ofgen ruin a large percentage of the crop Crosby and Chupp in Cor nell Extension Bulletin PTS make the following recommendations:
 The most practical method of con- trolling the onion maggot under Long Island conditions Is by treat ing the seed with calomel. Equal weights of onion seed and calomel are used. The seed is first placed in cheese-cloth bag and dipped in a pail of water for a moment to moisten the seed-coat. The damp seed Is then placed on a flat, smooth surface and the calomel powder is added. The two are then thoroughly mixed by hand until all the calomel adheres to the seed. The seed should be just moist enough to cause the calomel to adhere to it;
 if the seed is too wet, a pasty mass will result. It is best to have a de- ficiency of water at the start and add more as needed. Treated seed should run freely when taken up and pressed in the palm of the hand. The treated seed should be sown as soon as possible after mix ing. If left too long, part of the cal- omel will flake off the seed, thus decreasing the effectiveness of the treatment. The loose calomeI may also cause the drill to clog. Since the size of the seed is increased by the coating of calomel, the drill openings must be about two sizes larger for sowing treated seed than untreated.
 Where the seed has not been treated the onion maggot also may be combated by applications of cor, rosiVe sublimate solution as des- cribed for the cabbage maggot.
 Another method is to apply 4-4-5O bordeaux mixture with the addition | of one gallon of lubricating oil l emulsion. Four or five applications are made at weekly intervals be- ginning when the plants are less than an inch high. The soil should be saturated in a band at least 2 inches wide. centered in the TOW.
 Onion thrips commonly cause sev- ere injury. Sweet Spanish is fairly resistant and other resistant var ieties may be developed. The insects feed at many points where they can not be contacted, as under the sheaths of the leaves, between the young leaves at the center of the plants, and even, inside broken or split leaves. The injury is always greatest in dry weather. The rasp- ing of the surfaces and sucking of juices by the insects case the tops to turn light gray, blast" or blight, and die. Avoid planting set onions near the location for growing the crop from seed. eliminate host | plants in the field and borders, and maintain vigorous growth to de- crease the extent of infestatiOn. The l following recommendations were is- sued by the New Jersey State Col
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-05-12
Page THREr

said Commissioner, at his office in the Federal Building, Wrangen, Al- aska, on or before the expiration of sixty (60) days from date hereof. Dated. Wrangell. Alaska. May 5. 1914.
 RICHARD SURATT
 Prbate Judge for
 Wrangell Precinct First Publication May 5, 1944 Last Publication May 26. 194#
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-05-12
$121, 900 ICE POOL
 MONEY GOES TO WINNERS

FAIRBANKs-About Sl1.0OO will be paid out on each of the II win ming tickets in the Nenana ice pool, officials announced this week. The ice moved in the Tanana river at Nenana at 2:O8 Thursday. May l. freeing about $121,OOO in pool money to the lucky ticket holders
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30

H. E. Starkey left Sunday for
Ashland, Ore, to join Mrs. Starkey
who has been visiting there with
her sister, Mrs. J. B. Yarbrough.
Mr.. and Mrs. Starkey will return
about Sept. Z.
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30
SORENSON IS
KILLED IN ACTION

Lieut.. Ray Sorenson, nephew of
Mrs. R. W. Davis of Park City, was
recently killed in action in the South
Pacific, Mrs. Davis has learned. He
was the son of Mrs. Ollie Sorenson
of Missoula. His father, a road
master for the Northern Pacific,
died suddenly a year ago.
Lieutenant Sorenson graduated
from the State University at Mis-
soula in June 1912 at the age of
20. He then was employed on the
railroad as fireman until October,
when he joined the marines and left
for Quantico, Va, for training as a
second lieutenant.
He was sent overseas in April
1943, and was advanced to first
in January 1914.
The Sorenson family lived at
Youngs Point II years ago.
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30
P. D. SAYS PUT ENOUGH
POSTAGE ON AIR MAIL

The Laurel postoffice is exper-
fencing some difficulty with mail
bearing insufficient postage when
deposited, and is asking patrons to
be sure there is enough postage on
air mail letters.
"Quite a sizeable amount of short
paid outgoing air mail is still be-
ing received at the Laurel post
office" S. S. Bliss, dispatch clerk,
said this week. "This causes extra
work for the clerks as we'll as de-
lay in dispatch.
The air mail rate in the United
States is 8 cents per ounce, whether
addressed to civilians or service
men in camps. For air mail to
service men who are overseas, the
rate is 6 cents per half ounce, with
a maximum weight of two ounces
permitted. Attention is called to
the fact that 6 cents takes a half
unc overseas to service men, and
that 8 cents takes a full ounce to
points in the United States.
"Short-paid letters addressed to
civilians may be forwarded when
marked postage DUE but those adj
dressed to service men must be full
ly prepaid, and will be returned to
the sender if they are not fully pre-
paid.
eff in doubt as to the proper
amount of postage, it is suggested
that letters be checked at the post
office window before being placed
in the letter-drop.
"Air mail closing time is 1 p. m.
and 4:30 p. m. daily, and 4:30 p. m.
only on Sundays and holidays
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30
TIRE QUOTA FOR
MONTANA IS GUT
Peterson Says 1,17S Fewer AL
lowed For State In Septem-
Der Than In August

The tire situation throughout the
nation is still critical, and applies
to passenger car tires as we'll as
to the larger size truck and bus
tires, according to Director A. T.
Peterson of the Montana office of
price administration. In announcing
Montana's passenger car tire quota
for September, Peterson said the
5,676 tires allowed the state for
September was 1,178 less than the
quota for August.
"This MEANS" he said, "that more
motorists are going to have to make
their old tires do" He urged that
every motorist, before applying for
new tire certificates, determine
whether the tires he has can be re-
capped, as more extensive S of
rcapping will help stretch the linn
tied supply.
In commenting on the extremely
critical situation as regards the
larger size truck and bus tires, Pet
erson said the nations civilian
quota for September was up 1900
tires above the August figure, but
this was just a drop in the bucket.
More than a million of the larger
tires are produced each month, but
the armed forces take nearly all.
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30
LOADS ON RAILROADS
IS NOW GREATEST EVER KNOWN
Office Of Defense Transportation Reveals AS
tOnishing Figures-Says Collapse Of Ger
many Would Not Cause Let-Up

it was 36S, in 1912 it was 428, in
1943 it was 470, and it has been
estimated that in the first half of
1914 it jumped to 498 miles.
One factor mentioned by the ODT
director as helping to account for
the longer hauls is the concentra-
ton on shipments from interior
production points to seaboard. In
the first six months of this year
carloading of export freight ship
ped to seaport were nearly so per
cent higher than in 1913; and aver
age daily shipments for export were
running at a considerably higher
figure than ever before since re-
cords have been kept.
Another index of the freight vol
ume being handled is provided by
carloading figures, the ODT director
pointed out. Nearly every week of
the present year has shown an in
crease in c~arloadings over the cor
responding week of last year. For
the last week of July the total was
910,633 cars, an increase of 2.8 per
cent over the same week of 1913.
For the 80 weeks ending Aug. 5,
the aggregate was 26,303, 164 cars,
as compared with 25,2S0,011 in 1913.
The orders enjoining full loading
of cars are partly responsible for
the fact that in each of the last
five years a new high has been
established for the average load
carried per freight car. In 1889
the figure was 1868 tons, in 1910
it was 37.7 tons, in 1871 it was
1872 tons, in 1912 it was 40.1 tons,
and in 1913 it reached the new
record of al tons.
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30
NEW A GAS BOOKS
GOING TO DRIVERS
Ration Boards Busy Making
Should Be Filed Now

Distribution of new A gasoline
ration books is keeping all Montana
ration boards busy these days. The
first series of coupons in the new
A book become valid Sept. %, and
all motorists are urged to file ap-
plications to the board promptly in
order that the new books may be
completely issued well in advance
of that date.
Applicants are urged to include
the back cover of the old A book,
well as the tire inspection certi-
ficate with the application when
they turn it in. This will assist the
local board materially in preparing
the new mileage record" which
will be issued to each applicant
along with his new A book.
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30
ROTARY CHIEF IS
GUEST WEDNESDAY
Of LAUREL CLUB
Jack Root Of Bonner Makes Of
ficial Visit-Klemme, BOze-
man, Speaks Tuesday

Laurel Rotarians had two meet
ings this week, the first Tuesday
at the regular time and accom-
panied by the customary program,
and the second Wednesday evening
for reception of Jack Root of Bon
ner, governor of Rotary district No.
112 who was paying an official
visit. Both meetings had virtually
100 per cent attendance of men,
bers.
Governor Root reviewed activity
and record of the Laurel club and
made recommendations. He stress
ed the Importance of close adher-
ence to Rotary detectives and of
fered a number of valuable sugges-
lions. The Laurel meeting was the
last of a series he has been attend
ing of late in eastern and south
central Montana.
At the meeting Tuesday the
speaker was Prof. H. G. Klemme
of Bozeman, student counselor at
Montana State College. He was
Laurel high school commencement
speaker last May and again capti-
waited a Laurel audience when he
appeared here Tuesday. His adj
dress before the Rotarians dealt
with the part Montana will play in
education after the war. He de-
plored shortage of facilities.
Although a Montanan by adop-
ton, Klemme revealed an unusual
insight into the sturdiness and forti-
tude so characteristic of the state.
From early days it has placed a
high value on education, a trait that
continued through drought, fore
closure and depression. When Mon
tana was the only state among the
48 showing a loss of population
while the others showed gains, the
people voted bonds for schools and
education.
Klemme did not highly regard the
policy for splitting the institution
of higher learning into several
pieces for parceling. Entailed were
lower salaries and dilution of facil-
tiles; also loss of students to other
states, who ono lost may never
come back.
The speaker predicted a sudden
and great call after the war for
the services of colleges-and the de-
mand may wen start this coming
fall and winter. When it comes, !
will the Montana colleges be ready?
He thought not; they need enlarge
ment, classes moved out of base
ments, dorms, teachers.
The time of need is not way off
in the future, but is now. The
speaker seemed to feel that Mon
tana, following it's record for nur-
turing education, would somehow
find a way.
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30
WOMAN IS INJURED IN
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

Mrs. Fred Brown, who resides
north of Laurel, was h~ospitalized
Sunday following injuries sustained
when an automobile and the taxi in
which she was riding collided at a
street intersection in Billings. Ac-
companying Mrs. Brown was her
mother-in-law, Mrs. Herbert Brown,
who was also injured.
The two women were on their
way to a hospital where the elder
woman's husband was i'll. He died
of a stroke Monday morning. Both
women are said to be recovering at
the Billings Deaconess hospital.
Funeral services for Herbert
Brown, father of Fred and Dan
Brown, will be held Thursday after
noon at Settergren's funeral home
in Billings.
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30
Rod and Gun Club
Dance Nets S112.85

A dance given Saturday night at
Riverside park by the Laurel Rod
and Gun club was attended by a
large crowd and Melted the club
$112.85, President Charles McManus
said this week when receipts and
expenditures had been tabulated.
He said 1874 tickets we're sold. Mu-
sic was provided by the Broadview
The dance was a benefit affair
for the club treasury and the money
derived will be used for improving
the club building and surrounding
grounds.
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30
FARMERS UNION TEAM
LOSES TO CARTER OIL

The Laurel Farmers Union team
lost a ball game Sunday to the
Carter Oilers by a score of ID to 9
in a continuation of the American
Legion league summer series.
Speare started as the Laurel
pitcher, with Johnson catching. In
the third inning Johnson went in
the box and had Fellows for re-
ceiver back of the plate. Norman
Johnston and Rothwell were Lau-
rel's heavy hitters.
Carter Oil ID 6 a
Score by innings: R H E
Farmers Union 100 213 101 9 7 IL
Carter Oil 430 DOL COX ID 6 4
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30
Camp Session
Of WaIther League

In attendance at the convention
and camping session of the Walther
league last week at the Lions camp
near Red Lodge were Miss Mary
Strecker, Miss Bertha Tier, Miss
Mary Tier, Miss Betty Strecker and
Miss Jackie Schessler.
The convention, an annual event,
concluded Sunday after a
weeks session. Lectures we're given
by Prof. o. H. Thiess of Chicago,
executive secretary of the Interna-
tional Walther league, and Ralph
Rauh of Billings was in charge of
the music.
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30

Miss Emma Rudolph arrivd from
Vananda and visited relatives sew
eral days before leaving for a va
cation trip above Red Lodge.
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30
Hundreds View Displays At Annual
Flower Show; Awards Announced

In a five-hour period from 2 to 7
p. m. last Thursday, several hun
bred people viewed displays of gor-
geous flowers that had been enter
ed for exhibit by growers at the
annual flower show conducted by
Laurel Garden club and Unity
Garden club. The judge, Mrs. A.
w. Salisbury, declared the grade
was higher than flowers shown at
the recent Midland Empire fair.
The displays were arranged on
tables in Victory V formations.
Thirteen exhibitors had 81 entries.
Mrs. Wilbur Vaughn received the
largest number of points, 80, and
Mrs. H. j. Cook was second high
with % points.
Refreshments were served visitors
during the afternoon and evening.
The following awards were an
nounced:
Asters-Mrs. Alex OSWALD, first.
Carnations-Mrs. Wilbur Vaughn,
first.
Cosmos-Mrs. G. N. Virgins,
first; Mrs. William Gerke, second;
Mrs. P. A. Johnston, third.
Dahlias, show type-Mrs. Vaughn,
first.
Gaillardia-Mrs. Walt Thomas,
first; Mrs. L. R. Shay, second; Mrs.
G. N. Virgins, third.
Glads, individual spikes - Mrs.
Vaughn, first; Mrs. Shay, second
and third.
Glads, assorted stems of 8-Mrs.
w. C. Phillips, first.
Glads, best three stems-Mrs.
Vaughn, first.
Glads, best artistic arrangement
Mrs. Vaughn, first; Mrs. Shay
second and third.
Golden Glow, IL stems-Mrs. Ken
meth Shay, first; Mrs. H. j. Cook,
second.
L~arkspur, 6 stems-Mrs. john
ston, first; Mrs. Cook, second.
Marigold, French-Mrs. Gerke,
first; Mrs. Cook, second; Mrs. John
Void, third.
Nasturtiums, single-Mrs. Cook,
Nasturtiums, double-Mrs. Wig
gins, first; Mrs. Cooke, second.
Petunias, single-Mrs. Ostwald,
Mrs. Cook, second.
Petunias, ruffled-Mrs. Cook,
Rose bowl-Mrs. Ostwald, first.
Phlox, perennial, 8 stems-Mrs
Shay, first.
Shasta daisies, 6 stems-Mrs.
first.
S~weetpeas, Is stems-Mrs. John
Alvin, first. I,
Zinnias, 6 stems-Mrs. Void, s
irst; Mrs. Kenneth Shay, second. {
Zinnias, best display-Mrs. Vau- I
first. ,
Zinnias, dwarf - Mrs. Vaughn,
irst; Mrs. Virgins, second. ,
Zinnias, individual stem - Mrs. '
Kenneth Shay, first. L
Low bowl arrangement - Mrs. '
;ook, first. Il
Miniature display-Mrs. L. R.
HAY, first; Mrs. Vaughn, second;
1rs. Thomas, third. II
Best display not listed-Mrs. Wig +
inns. first; Mrs. L.. R. Shay, second; i
1rs. Johnston, third.
Basket of garden flowers-Mrs.
'homas, first. Y
All-white arrangement-Mrs. Phil e
.ps, first; Mrs. Vaughn, second. c
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30

Red, white and blue arrangement
Mrs. Vaughn, first; hrs. john
ston, second.
Victory garden exhibit RS.
Cook, first; Mrs. Vaughn, second.
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30
Demand For Old Paper
Grows; Asking Special
Effort In September

American Legion post No. 1913
and Auxiliary urged Laurel people
to make a redoubled effort at saw
ing and contributing paper for the
war, representatives said this week.
The call for more paper results
from a growing need and a declin-
ing supply of labor to get out the
raw material.
Miss Francis Fenton of the Aux
iliary said the drive will continue
here under auspices of the county
set-up, but the Legion and Auxil-
larry are asking everyone to make
a special effort during September.
Laurel outlook., 1944-08-30
In Sending
Paper To Boys, Girls

Recently contributing to the fund
for sending the Laurel Outlook to
service men and women were:
B. Meyer Harris SIS, Mrs. Eliza
beth Kamerzel 81, Joseph Bourne
50, Dee Sherrow $40, and Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Dyer SIS.
Evening star., 1944-11-27

Adult members Of the family may
register appreciation for their gifts
from Santa 5 pack, but there is MOTH
ing more thrilling than to watch the
faces Of the children. Age doesnt t
enter into this discussion, either, for
the 6-month-old infant can become
just rs wide-eyed over the tree deco
rations and bright baubles as can the
boy or girl OF 10.
Whereas cosmetics, lingerie and
costume jewelry lead the feminine
contingent's lists, and socks, shirts
and ties the men's-toys and toys
alone are the cry of the young. AL
though the toy outlook on the local
front Is still poor In comparison to
prewar years, there are still toys to
be had, so the little ones will have a
nice Christmas after all.
On looking over the toy scene, we
find few varieties are still avail
able, but the shelves are emptying
rapidly. Cuddly toys seem to be in
the ma ajority, and this certainly fills
the bill for the infant group. The
character" ones are most beguiling
with their excellent detailing and
soft plush materials. Teddy bears,
pandas and giraffes are represented
among the menagerie. which also in
cludes the household pet variety,
such as cats and dogs.
The pull-around toys are quite
in evidence also, but they are made
Of wood and some of plywood.
Although attractive in appearance
on close scrutiny they do not look
TO be sturdily constructed. How
ever, they will undoubtedly last the
toddler through the holidays, SO We
guess that is enough to ask!
There Is quite supply of games
that come in boxes, such as check
ers, and monopoly. OF course, this
type of gift is more for the older
child in the teens and even those
overgrown ones on your shopping
list. Also for this age group there
are indoor bowling sets which con-
sist Of an alley built on legs, 1G pins
and several bowling balls. For out
door play there are such articles
as sixpiece play sets which include
two swings, two turning bars, a
Evening star., 1944-11-27
Dorothy Dix Says

cable your No. husband at once
that, believing him dead, you had
married again. For it would be too
cruel shock to let him come home
thinking that he was returning to a
waiting wife and to discover that
she had consoled herself with an
other mate.
Your conduct in the whole matter
has been blameless and If anybody
| is at fault in this queer mixup, it is
your first husband, who let you be-
lieve him to be dead when he was
very much alive. He certainly
showed little consideration for your
I feelings if he let you mourn him as
lost when he could have saved you
the tears of widowhood by writing
to you that he was safe and well.
So in trying to decide between the
two husbands and pick out the one
you want to keep, you will do well
to consider the temperaments and
characteristics of the two men and
which one will be the safest to tie to-
Then, of course. the law will have
a Say-so in the matter, for the
Enoch Arden motive seems to have
more complications in real life than
it does in poetry.
Evening star., 1944-11-27
Mr.. B. Entertains at Supper

Mr.. B. decided last week to take
a congenial group to the theater,
and then take them all to his
bachelor apartment for Welsh
rarebit supper. There was good
show in town and the party was
whipped together in no time.
Having dined out good many
times in the weeks previous, Mr.. B.
possessed a respectable supply Of red
points, enough, in fact, to cover the
purchase of nice piece OF cheese
needed for the rarebit. He laid in a
stock of good beer by thoughtfully
ordering in advance always wise
move for any host or hostess in
these uncertain days.. His faith
full retainer, who came to clean up
and help out" for few hours each
day, had her instructions on what
to have ready and waiting and Mr..
B. went to his Office that morning.
confident that all would be under
control upon his return that eve
ming. And he was not disappointed.
AS his guests worked in different
parts of the city and had varying
quitting hours, he had mailed each
one his ticket and they all met at
the theater in the row of seats. This
things for every one and
early birds did not have to miss the
first scene waiting for latecomers.
When Mr.. B. got in from the office
in time to change and make last
minute check on his preparations, he
found everything ready and waiting.
The kitchen was to be the main
scene Of action and the table was
spread with an assortment of knives,
forks, paper napkins, plates, sliced
bread wrapped in waxed paper. a
toaster and chafing dish. Beer and
cheese were in the icebox as were the
ingredients for a green salad with it's
dressing, already made according to
Mr.. BIS own pet recipe. snugly COW
cred in bottle After the show,
when Mr.. B. and his seven guests
arrived at the apartment, the supper
was ready to begin promptly and
with little trouble to Mr. B., who was
able to enjoy his party as much as
did his friends
Mr.. B. is a native of Wisconsin,
where cheese is really cheese and
every one knows how to make the
most of it. He had hunted out a
couple of pounds of Longhorn, which
in his opinion, beats ordinary Ched-
dar all hollow when it comes to max
ing a good rarebit. First, he cut
the cheese up in neat, small pieces