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The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
FIRES and
EXPLOSION
HIT NASHUA
Three Blazes and Acetylene
Tank BlOwup Is Record
in Single Week.
BY Courier Correspondent

NASHUA-Besides the early morn
ing tragedy here that claimed the
life of one person, Nashua had two
other fires and an explosion the
past week.
The carbide tank at the Ole Bren-
den garage and blacksmith shop
blew up at 1890 Friday morning
with a noise heard throughout the
town.
Mr.. Brenden vas welding, with D.
B. Mckee helping him. Both were
stunned and deafened by the force
of the explosion and Mr.. Brenden's
hair was singed. The tank is a
complete wreck, the roof immedi-
ately above it was blown out and
Is windows were destroyed.
The fire department was called to
the home of Mrs. Earl Traver at
1870 Saturday morning. when a
blaze was discovered near the kit
chen door in a pile of overshoes.
Earlier in the evening, the Traver
children had built a small bonfire
while their mother was absent. They
had used a mop and broom to put
it out. They placed the articles near
the pile and evidently a spark from
them caused the blaze. Only the side
of the kitchen was burned before the
fire was put out. Mr. Traver is with
the navy Seabees in the Pacific.
A brush fire outside the city linn
it's Tuesday afternoon destroyed the
small house of Paul Weinmeister,
its contents. Because of the
houses location, the fire department
was %powerless to fight the flames.
The Weinmeisters are on the west
coast. engaged in war work.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20

MEN IN ARMY
CALL SUNDAY
Glasgow Ministerial Association
Will Conduct Service in
Civic Center.
Rev. Grant S. Moore to Deliver
Sermon at Union Rites
for Group.

The Glasgow Ministerial aSSocia-
ton will be in charge of the farewell
program for the April quota of sell
ectees who will leave for army serv-
ice this week end. The service will
be held at the civic center Sunday
night at 8.
The program will be in the nature
of a union church service. The Rev
Wilfred C. Mckay, president of the
ministerial association, will preside,
The Rev. H. F. Widen will give the
invocation, and the Rev. Grant S.
Moore will preach a sermon. The
Rev. Cornelius Wall will lead in
congregational singing.
There will be special music by the
Congregational church choir. The
program vas arranged by Rev. Nc
Kay and the Rev. 7. T. Doe.
Men expected to report here for
the army call are Adrian Dale
Vertz, Glasgow: Roy Olaf Moen,
Wheeler; A. V. Krusee, Glasgow;
Arthur M. Vegge, Glasgow; Bert
Armstrong. Glasgow; Alois Jacob
Richter, Glasgow; Olaf Melvin Fos-
sum, Richland; Cameron H. Sather,
Fort Peck; Peter A. Mattfeldt. Glas-
gov; Joseph Morrison. Nashua;
George N. Squires, Richland; Ray
mond L. Rasmussen, Opheim; Lloyd
Bert Baldwin, Opheim; Roy Walter
Schultz, Hinsdale; Earl Eugene
Glasgow, and j. L. Bjorstad,
Glasgow.
Others Are i'm Call
Men in the army call who probab-
ly will request transfer or who have
been transferred to other boards for
delivery are Herman william Mund,
Seattle; Paul Albert Daley, Port
Orchard, Wash; Donald Charlie
Haney, Portland; John Hoepfer, Ev-
erett, Wash; Oliss Joseph Schnell,
Sidney; Emil Joseph Albus, Phoe-
nix, Ariz.; Milton Edward Dean,
Custer. S. D.; Robert Hughes Jr.,
Bemidji, Mimi; Arthur Donald ALI
son, Malta; Donald B. Rundell, Kali
Harold d. Sudweeks, Kimber-
.ey, Idaho, and Arthur Schick, Eur
S. D.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
Thanks Expressed
For Contribution
Given Red Cross

A letter of appreciation to DR.. and
Mrs. r. l.. Cockrell of Hinsdale for
their outstanding contribution IN the
recent Red Cross campaign was
written this week by c. H. Brock
smith, county chairman.
Or. and Mrs. Cockrell have Ger
tainly more than done their part
with this contribution of 5000, and
the Red Gross is grateful to them, "
he commented.
This is only part of their contri-
button to the war effort was the
added comment of F.. L. WeStrum,
Hinsdale chairman for the drive.
"Dr. and Mrs. Cockrell have three
sons, Tom, Jack and Alan, IN the
nations armed services, az well as
a son-in-law. Henry Ottoson. Their
daughter. Mrs. Dorothy Ottoson. Is
serving in war work. Their gen
erosity merits special attention.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
Chamber Asks Reclamation
To Extend Leveling Of Land

In another move to increase war
time production on irrigated lanoS,
the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
has passed a resolution urging that
functions of the bureau of reclama-
ton be extended to land leveling
and ditching on established irriga-
ton projects.
1t also asks that projects being
carried out under the Wheeler-Case
act be transferred to the bureau.
Under present practices" II
points out, "the construction OF
federal reclamation projects Is
considered completed when the
water is brought to the high point
on the individual farmers land,
leaving further distribution develop
ment. such as ditching, drainage
and land leveling up to him."
Such work, it says, requires x
pert engineering and heavy con-
struction equipment, resources avail
able to few farmers. Expense OF
such work on an individual farm
basis cannot be borne by the aver
age farmer.
As Part of Project
The resolution recommends that
the land leveling, distribution
system and drainage of individual
farms on federal reclamation pro-
jects be included" in constructing all
such projects in the future, land
that nc such projects be considered
until this feature is finished"
1t also recommends extension Of
the policy to projects already con-
structed.
Present Wheeler = Case projects,
some of which include features
mentioned, are now being carried
out in western localities. They have
been under the direction Of a divi-
sion of the department of agricul-
ture land an experienced personnel
developed" The resolutions suggests
this agency be transferred to the
bureau of reclamation and that
an associate commissioner be APP
to take charge of the work.
Copies of the resolution, signed
oy President A. V. Krusee and Otto
VI. Christinson, chairman of the
irrigation and resettlement
committee, have been sent to
Montana's congressional delegation
and to officials concerned in Wash
ngton.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
Is Elected.
TO Head Board;
Teachers Raised


Election of r. Alger as chairman
of the Glasgow district school
board and voting of substantial
raises to Glasgow teachers were
highlights of the annual ~reOrganlza-
ton meeting of the board Tuesday
night.
A. B. Friedlund was elected clerk
of the district. Mr.. Alger succeeds
Robert S. Cotton as chairman.
Salary increases to teachers, in
recognition of advanced living costs,
averaged about 5000. While all MEM
bers of the school staff were re-
elected, it was anticipated that, as
in past years, there will be some
designations.
Other membefs of the board m
Mark Watson, Elmer Hall and Leslie
Hanson.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
Six Petitions for Coming
Primary Polls Are Filed

Six petitions for nominations on
the Democratic ticket at the .prl-
mary election. July 10. have been
filed in the office Of II. r. BJork-
lund. clerk and recorder.
Included are petitions of four in
cumbents, Mrs. Blanche GrotJan,
clerk of court: County Commits
sioner Maurice Arnold of Genevieve.
who is now completing his first
term: Lieut.. Thomas r. Marion
county attorney, now on leave and
serving with the navy in the Pacific,
and w. A. Baynham, public admin
istrator.
Stephen Weber has filed for clerk
and recorder. Mr.. Weber, now
treasurer, has been appointed clerk
and recorder, effective May l.. to
succeed Mr.. Bjorklund. who has
resigned. Mrs. Nora Mumford,. who
has been appointed to succeed Mr..
Weber. has filed for treasurer. In
both cases of appointments. unex-
pired terms must be filled by cleo
ton.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
NASHUAHOME
fire CLAIMS
life OF One
Body of Mrs. Lydia Kappes, 35,
Recovered from Ruins
After Blaze.
Son, Is, Badly Burned, Jumps
from Window; Heater
May Be Cause.
BY Courier Correspondent

NASHUA-Fire here early Sunday
morning caused the death of Mrs.
Lydia Kappes, IS, and resulted in
extensive burns for her son Harold,
Is, who escaped from the flaming
Kappes home through a window.
The blaze probably was caused by a
defective oil burner.
Harold. who is a patient at the
Deaconess hospital in Glasgow, said
he awoke in his smoke-filled bed
room shortly before 5. He a to the
bedside of his mother and told her
the house was on fire. He had al
ready been badly burned by the
flames. which apparently centered
in her room.
He pulled her from the bed but,
owing to her weight and his burns,
he could carry her no further. She
told him to go and said she could
not make it,"
Collapses After Jump
With a quilt wrapped around him,
he broke a glass in a window and
leaped out, then collapsed. Reviving.
he aroused the L. johnson family
next door then, clad only in his
night clothes. ran to the depot and
gave the alarm to the operator on
duty.
The fire department responded,
but the fire was already far adj
vanced. The body was recovered
from the ashes of the home about
6. after Coroner j. A. Holland was
A daughter. Idell, g.. was
spending the night at the home of
a neighbor.
Harold suffered burns on his face,
hands and feet but is expected to
recover, if there are no complica-
Mrs. Kappes' husband. Martin
arrived Monday from Havre,
where he had been employed by the
Great Northern.
The funeral will be held in the
Holland chapel in Glasgow at 2
afternoon. The Rev. T. T.
Doe will officiate and burial will be
n Glasgow cemetery.
Mrs. Kappes was born in Leola,
D., Oct. II. 1908. where she spent
ner early years. She was married at
Ashley, N. D., in March, 1925. The
came to Montana in 1888,
first living at Wolf Point. They
moved to Fort Peck in 1884 and had
since lived in the county.
Besides her husband and children.
Mrs. Kappes is survived by three
Mrs. Martin Lux and Mrs.
oaulina Lux of Fredonia. N. D.. and
Mrs. Mackey Robsch of Leola, and
.hree brothers. Philip Schaffer of
cola. Fred Schaffer of Spokane
nd August Schaffer of Eureka,
J. D..
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
g PLACED ON
FARM JOBS BY
COUNTY agent
Extension Service Is Official
Exchange for Rural
Positions.

The county extension office so far
has placed 80 workers, on farms this
month, it was reported by County
Agent James K. McGibney.
He pointed out that under the re-
vised setup of the federal govern
ment. the extension service has been
put in charge of farm labor place
ments.
There are now vacancies open, as
listed in his office, for l8 workers.
Most of them r on wheat farms
or on sheep ranches, he said.
The county agent urged that all
farmers and ranchers make their
labor wants known to his office. He
said that all farm workers should
register for work there.
He now has names Of II people
who are willing to work on farms,
including a number of high school
students. Some of those registered,
he said, have experience on farms
and some do not.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
Schools Already
Respond to Track
Meet Invitations

Five eastern Montana schools al
ready have indicated they will at
tend the first annual invitationaI
track meet at the Glasgow high
school field. May 6, it vas reported
today by Coach Bob Murray.
Nashua will enter 10 TO ID men ne
said. while Sidney will bring Il
Poplar 8, Culbertson ? and out
look 5.
Track workouts are continuing at
the school. Coach Murray said that
youth service committees OF the
Glasgow Kiwanis club will join IN
sponsoring the meet here.
Hurdles and other track equipment
are being made by Arthur Jacob
sons class in industrial education on
a mass production" scale.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
Mayor Proclaims
April "a to 20 as
Cleanup Period

Whereas, all Glasgow citizens
rlghtfulIy should have pride in
the appearance of their homes
and premises, and
Whereas, the Chamber of
Commerce, Kiwanis club and
other civic groups are joining to
urge improved appearance, and
Whereas the importance of
Victory gardens is vital this year
and the city will soon put into
effect special irrigation rates for
water, now, therefore,
1 proclaim the period from
April "a TO 20, inclusive, as a
week for cleaning yards and al
leys in Glasgow, for general
painting and repairs and for
preparing gardens. Further, 1
heartily endorse the plan for
committees TO inspect yards and
alleys throughout the town fol-
lowing Cleanup Week"
f. ]. Kjelstrup, Mayor
City of Glasgow.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
Institute
is Scheduled Here
On Next Tuesday

The Glasgow Woman's Temper
ance Union is sponsoring an in
stitute of two sessions to be held in
the Glasgow Methodist church next
Tueday. The afternoon session Will
begin at 2:3O and the evening ses-
sion at 8.
Unions at Saco and Hinsdale have
been invited to participate. Speakers
at the afternoon session will include
Mrs. E. B. Pease, state president OF
the w. c. T. u, and Mrs. Charles
E. jarrett, local president.
In the evening the program will
include readings by young people
from the Glasgow high school, some
exercises by the Loyal Temperance
Legion, and a series of slides on
Alcohol Education. An invitation mas
been extended to the public to at
tend the evening program. Mrs.
Lillian Lane is chairman of the
committe in charge.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
SERVICE aims
OF KIWANIANS
ARE STRESSED
ArOnson, Montana Club Chief,
Speaks TO so Members
and Guests.
Tells of Organizations Growth
in United States and
Canada.

THE apathy of a large percentage
of our people is a danger to de-
mocracy. The only mental exercise
some people take is jumping at con-
clusionS," declared A. T. Aronson OF
Kalispell, Montana district governor
of Kiwanis International, at an ad-
dress in st. Raphael's clubhouse
Wednesday night to nor than 80
Glasgow Kiwanians, their wives and
guests.
Botn Mr.. and Mrs. AronSon were
guests of the club IN his Official
visit. President E. d. Benson pre-
sided at the ladies night program.
Mr.. Aronson also addressed Glasgow
junior-senior high school students
here Wednesday afternoon.
Governor Aronson's talk was based
on the KiwaniS motto, we Build"
He said the ideals expressed in the
service organizations objects are
needed in America.
To Remedy Weakness
The objects attempt to remedy a
weakness in the field of human re-
lations, the fine art of living to-
gether." For, with all the nations
great accomplishments, docs cleo
tricity bring a permanent peace, or
do machines guarantee security for
alp" he asked.
The worlds prograss, he added, is
measured by the men who are will
ling to be of service, and hence
service clubs.
Support of churches, sponsorship
of boys and girls work, development
of social and business character, and
an aggressive citizenship are among
Kiwanis aims. Some have sneered,
You can't eat the constitution" he
related, but more men have eaten
more bread for more years under
this system of government than any
where else in the world"
Works on Home Front
On the home front, he said, XII
wants is concerned with advancing
postwar planning and, currently,
building and sustaining morale.
THE society that does not foster
strong moral fibre, especially
among youth, will falter. We have
seen, only recently. the spirit of
nations crumble," he declared.
Concluding, the Kiwanis officer
the service clubs growth
both in the United States and Can
ada and urged a continuance of SER
vice for, mo ever lost his shirt
by rolling up his sleeves" He also
praised the Glasgow club for its
and diverse program.
Mrs. Aronson spoke briefly in ap-
1reciation of the clubs hospitality.
Entertainment inc1uded twO solos nv
Mrs. Spencer harrington, accom-
panied by Lois Ibsen. Dancing fol-
owed the meal and program.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
MINOT SCENE
OF NORTHERN
AIRLINE MEET
POtentialities of Highway No.
Route Are Presented to
Delegation.

Representatives from Kalispell
Cut Bank, Shelby, Havre, Glasgow,
Wolf Point and Plentywood in Mon
tata and Williston, Minot, Devils
Lake and Grand Forks in North
Dakota attended a two-day meeting
of the Northern Air Route Develop
ment association in Minot Saturday.
Association Secretary-Treasure P.
j. Campbell represented Glasgow.
Jack Barclay of Shelby, chairman
of the airport development commit
tee. presented the program on his
phase of the work to date, Lane
Wilcox and Charles King of the civ
il aeronauticS administration with
headquarters in Seattle were also on
the program as was Carl A. Posey OF
the st. Paul CAA office.
John F.. M. Travis, chairman of
the planning committee for airline
development gave an outline of the
area to be served. Facts and figures
we're presented to the meeting to
show the potential market that is
open to an airline through North
Dakota and Montana along High
way No. 2.
Highlights of each area, city and
town were also given and it was
pointed out that the entire area is
not touched by an airline route at
present.
The whole program deals with
the postwar era but with the ground
work being laid at this time by the
association it is felt much can be
accomplished for the future, Mr..
said.
Officers of the association are DR..
c. H. Minette, Cut Bank, president;
DR.. w. E. Hooking of Devils Lake,
N. D.. vice president and Mr.. Camp
bell, Glasgow, secretary and trea-
surer.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
MAY LIST Deadline
For Filing Range
Management Plan

Ranchers were reminded by the
county Triple-A office today that
May | is the deadline for filing the
1914 range management plan, Form
WR-8l5. Payments will not be made
on a ranching unit for improved
practices under the range manage
ment plan or on units of 1900 acres
or more for practices E-2 dams and
ponds for livestock water, E-3
Cwells) or E-4 springs and seeps)
unless the plan is completed.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
HAWBAKER IS
SPEAKER FOR
NAVY GROUP
Nashua Stages Farewell Here
for County Men Leaving
for Service.

we are against people who push
other people around, and we are
proud of the boys who are doing a
fine job of putting in their place
the most Vcious pushers of this
day" said D. E. Hawbaker OF
Nashua. WHO gave a short address
at a farewell program for the April
group of men chosen for the navy,
which wasI sponsored by the people
of Nashua at the Glasgow civic
center Tuesday night.
Mr.. Hawbaker spoke of the need
for a more definite American foreign
policy. and the need of evolving
some sert of world organization
that would keep the peace. The
League iof Nations, in spite OF its
failures, gave us valuable experience
Capdidates for legislative posi-
tons in the coming election should
have an earnest conviction and
elensors should cast their votes for
the man whose ideas most nearly
parallel their own, he declared.
What We Owe Them
This pushing around will con-
tinue until we have conditions which
will not breed dictators," he said.
I'VE owe it to the boys who are
fighting, to maintain a democracy
for them"
Superintendent H. v. Loucks pre-
sided at the program and the Rev.
T. T. Doe gave the invocation and
benediction. Miss Esther Rave
two clarinet solos. She was
accompanied by Miss Ruth Thomp-
son. who also sang two solos.
The Glasgow high school band,
directed by Miss Drusilla Reichard,
played.
clifford Combs, leader of the
group. called the roll of the men
lonored. They were presented with
writing kits by the American Legion
Auxiliary. certificates of honor from
he city of Glasgow. and New Tesla
nents by the Glasgow churches.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
Need Trucks for
Wastepaper Drive
Here on April 30

More volunteers who will help
provide trucks for the waste
paper pickup campaign here.
April 30. are needed, Boy Scout
and Kiwanis officials i'm charge
declared today.
Anyone who can volunteer a
truck for about two hours work
that afternoon is asked to call
A.
Sponsors also stated that
farmers or business houses who
wish TO store or contribute paper
before the drive may leave it on
the back platform of the post
office, at the Westland Oil COM
pany south side station or at the
Glasgow Flour mill. All paper
must be tied in bundles Of boxed.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
Ouestionnaires on
Land Leveling Are
Asked by Saturday

Because of important develop
ments, questiOnnaires concerning
land leveling and other improve
mentS which were mailed to all
farmers i'm the Glasgow irriga-
ton district should reach his of
flee by Saturday, Otto VI. Chris
tinSOn. district commissioner.
said today. Movement to in
crease conservation payments for
Ieveling and other work is under
way and a conference concern
ing il will be held with Triple
A officials here Saturday. Hence,
there is immediate need for the
information on the question
naires, Mr.. Christinson said.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
SON IS PRISONER

NASHUA - Mr.. and Mrs. r.
Stopper, former residents of Nashua,
but now of Seattle. have received a
letter from their son Vermont stat
ing that he is well and happy. This
was their first letter from him for
months. He was first reported as
missing and latter as a prisoner of
the Japs in the PHILIPPINES. This
letter was written Christmas Day.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
FARM PLAN DEADLINE

Deadline date for a signing the
1874 farm plan is May l. All opera
tors intending TO work out soil
building practices for payment
should see that a signed farm plan
listing those practices be On file in
the County AAA office no later
than MAY !.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
Four Transfers
Are Credited in
Navy Call Here

Four men who were Valley coun-
ty residents originally and who were
indicted at other places have been
credited to the county in the navy
call for April, it was reported by
Mrs. Leila Nybakken, local board
secretary. They are Frank E. Bos-
tow, formerly of Glasgow, indicted
at Burbank, Calf. March 81; c. E.
Woodle, Glasgow, indicted at Kirk
land, Wash, March 25; Arthur A.
Oslund, Glasgow, indicted at San
Bernardino, Calf, March 81. and
Dan Stredwick. Glasgow, indicted
at Bozeman, April 8.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
Merchants Asked
TO Discuss Plans
For Part-timerS

Glasgow merchants interested in
employing Glasgow high school
part-time students next fall were
asked today by William G. O'Billo-
vich, part-time coordinator, to see
or cali him at the school. Number
of students will be limited next
year, he said. He asked business men
to make their requests by next Tues
day. Working hours for students are
from l in the afternoon until eve
ming
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
Mrs. Rretzke TO
Hold Auction at
Farm Saturday

An auction sale will be held at the
william Bretzke farm three miles
west of Glasgow opening at l Sat
urday afternoon. Mrs. Anna Bretzke.
owner. announces. Milo Jennings Of
Opheim will be auctioneer and c. H.
Brocksmith, clerk. Livestock, farm
machinery and household goods are
being offered. Details are given in
an advertisement in this issue.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
Mrs. McCibney'S
Brother Missing
On Bomber Raid

Lieut.. Donald Morrison, %, brother
of Mrs. James K. McGibney OF
Glasgow. is reported missing on a
bombing mission over Austria.
Lieutenant Morrison, pilot OF a
heavy bomber, took part in a rald
over Austria, March 10. from when
he failed to return. Mrs. McGloney
has three brothers in service.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1944-04-20
State School Mem
Visit in Glasgow

Ralph Kenck, state director of vo-
cational education. and j. A. Wood
ard. state high school supervisor,
visited the Glasgow schools Satur-
day. Both are with the state depart
ment of public instruction. Mr..
Kenck inspected the schools voca-
tional setup and made federal al
lotments for the next school year.