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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1945-11-15

GUEST SPEAKER

When the Open Bible church
burns its mortgage at a special
service on Thanksgiving day,
the Rev. l.. E. Welshon will be
guest speaker.
The mortgage burning and
dedication Of property will be-
gin at 7:45 pm. on Nov. 20 at
the church.
The Rev. Welshon is the gen.
eral Superintendent Of the Open
Bible Standard Churches, Inc,
and Is a capable speaker, It was
stated. His home is in Iowa.
The public Is invited to attend
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1945-11-15
LEGION PLANS
MORE DANCES

Stating that the response at
the American Legion Armistice
dance Friday night was most
satisfactory, w. A. Kirkman,
chairman of the dance commit
tee, thanked all those who
bought tickets and attended in
behalf of the local Post today.
MI. Kirkman said that the
Legion plans to hold at least
one dance each month, and that
dates will be announced in the
Tribune Herald as soon as de-
finite arrangements are made.
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CONFERENCE AT
CROW AGENCY

A number of church notables
are in Crow Agency TO-DAY
Thursday for the Christian
Life Crusade training confer
ence.
Those who will lead the con.
ference are the Rev. Cecil Az
worthy of Spokane, Wash.
Ministry to Service Men: the
Rev: Gilbert Christian of Port
Land, Ore, Christian Education:
w. Glen Wallace of Minneap.
oils, Social Righteousness: the
Rev. Clifford Young of Powers
Lake, N. D.. Stewardship; and
Ine Rev. w. j. Diegelman Of
Laramie, Wyo., Missions.
conferences have already
been held at Salt Lake CITY.
Utah; Nampa, Idaho; Twin
Falls, Idaho, Pocatello, Idaho:
Missoula, Butte and Great Faiis
.---1
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RALPH STRAND
TALKS AT LIONS

Ralph Strand, ARM, was the
speaker at the regular meeting
of the Hardin Lions club Mon
day evening in the banquet hall
of the Masonic temple.
On the serving committee
were G. A. Corkins, Harry E.
Cox, Ira D. Croghan and G. A.
Bentley.
At the next meeting on Nov.
20, Roy Cool, Virgil E. Castle,
Anthony Buzzetti and John
Butorac will serve.
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NEW OFFICERS
FOR KIWANIS

At a recent meeting, the Har-
DIN Kiwanis club elected
Charles Goodnow president for
the ensuing year.
Other officers chosen include
Robert Kruger, vice president;
K e d all Wolcott, secretary
treasurer: and Harold Ruby.
Roy Jones, Ray Wyn, Jake
Lackman and Bill Dwinell, dir
ectors.
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HAS COLLEGE JOB

Miss Blanche E. Franklin of
Hardin is one of a number of
students at Montana State COL
lege who are employed on a
part-time basis in semi-techni-
cal work.
Miss Franklin is lettering
and accessioning books in the
college library. She is a soph-
omore in the home economics
department.
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Organizations, individuals Offer
Services To Decorate Hospital Here
Notice To Correspondents

Due to the fact that next
Thursday, Nov. ~, is Thanks
giving day, the Tribune Herald
will be published on Wednesday
Nov. Fl. Correspondents are re-
quested to have their news in
the Tribune Herald office not
later than the morning of Mon
day, Nov. 10.
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FARMERS UNION TO MEET

A meeting Of the North
Bench local Of the Farmers
Union will be held on Friday,
Nov. %, at 8 pm. in the COM
munity room Of the court house.
Election Of officers will be
held and there viii be a report
from the state convention,
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NEWS REVIEW
A Bret Summary
Of Outstanding
News Events
SEEK BOMB

SEEK BOMB CONTROL
As American, British and
Canadian leaders neared the
end of their conference on in
ternational controls, the War
department called Wednesday
for quick creation of domestic
controls over atomic energy.
Secretary of War Patterson
announced that international ar
engagements will require a do
meStic control in order for this
government to make good on
any agreement. He also said
that a nine-man commission
would control all atomic energy
activities, including the con-
Struction of the bomb.
SEEK BARTER
Facing a cold and hungry
winter, beaten Japan proposed
a system Wednesday of barter
with the United States and
other countries.
Allied headquarters, to which
Minister of Agriculture Sanukro
OgaSawara made this applica-
ton, said it was not yet pre-
pared to indicate its policy in
the matter. It Is known, how
ever, that the economic and
scientific section of headquart-
erS Is working on what Japan
considers tits foremost problem.
FIGHT r0NTvAurrc
Evening star., 1945-11-11
SaddeSt Sack OF All
A True Story by ALLAN PARIS

The little fellow stared thoughtfully back.
Finally he got up and began arranging his
equipment on his back and arms. He started
walking, not in the direction of the others,
but towards the rail.
The lieutenant watched him, fascinated.
Soldiers nearby were looking at him too.
The little fellow stood at the rail a moment,
as if he were thinking, and then dumped his
equipment into the sea.
The horrified lieutenant let go an agonized
roar: Your
What the little private had done was un-
pardonable, of course 1t wasn't that the
equipment couldn't be replaced. But he'd
deliberately chucked it into the sea.
The Captain Saw II
PROBABLY he was good soldier. Maybe
he had been building up to this moment for
months. Perhaps he had decided upon this
one crazy gesture as final protest against
all the slings and arrows of outrageous for
tune that every soldier must endure.
But felt that if this soldier were cracked
down upon he would crack up himself.
At that moment, the infantry captain
walked up. Apparently he had witnessed the
whole thing As he looked at the slope
shouldered little soldier in his ill-ftting uni
form imagined shadow of smile crossed
his face But he coldly asked the little man
for his name, rank and serial number.
Then the captain turned and said in loud
voice. Lieutenant, have the supply ser
geant outfit this man. will take care of the
disciplinary action. That's ALL
Three months later met the captain in
Agiers. asked about the soldier.
well. )" he said slowly. Nothing just yet.
But I've got his name here" he patted
shirt pocket Terrible thing, wasn't it?
Incidentally" he added He was deco
rated for bravery last week."
Evening star., 1945-11-11
The little private with the
glasses stood it as long as
he could. Then he acted

TvdE home coming transports are sailing
into American ports now. But this story
has to do with a troop-laden ship that was
going the other way. BY now it is legend
throughout the u S. Army.
Our ship was in a convoy bound for
Africa We were eight days out from Liver
pool when little private suddenly became
one of the immortals of World War IL.
1t had been dreary, uncomfortable trip
for the men. Several thousand of them were
crowded below, while hundreds of Others
were sleeping on the hard boards of the decks.
Now every soldier on voyage carries a
staggering amount of equipment. He has a
barracks bag, a field pack, a rife, one or
two blankets, his helmet, a gas mask,
mess kit and his life preserver.
Once a day the decks were washed. In
addition, there was an almost hourly busi-
ness of sorting. counting and reanangmg.
When this happened the soldier wearily got
to his feet, draped his equipment about HIM
self, and trudged to his new position. Some
times it meant going only few dozen feet.
Other times, moving hundred yards.
He Just Hat There
lHs day was near the rail when lieu
tenant came striomg down the deck.
"An right" he ordered. Get your stuff.
We're moving down the deck"
The men got listlessly to their feet and
began gathering their equipment. noticed
one little fellow, thin-faoed wisp of man
who wore glasses. While the Others went
trooping down the deck. he merely sat there.
The Lieutenant gave him an annoyed look
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MISSION AT ST.
IOSEPFi'S HERE

An eight-day mission will
open at st. Joseph's church with
High Mass on Sunday, Mar. 10,
at 10 am.
The Rev. Harold Ernsdorff
of Port Townsend, Wash, will
conduct the mission.
A feature announced by the
Rev. C.. L. Owens, pastor of the
local church, will be IA series of
exercises for school children
each afternoon at Ais. This
will be a special retreat for both
young people of high school age
and grade school children.
The choir of St. Xavier's mis-
sion school, under the direction
of Sister Immaculate, will sing
the high mass next Sunday.
Choir members include the
Misses Clarice Buckner, Gather
inc Gress, Barbara Teller, Joyce
Stobaugh, Anna Gress, Rose
Gress, Bonnie Buckner, Margar-
ct GresS and Placidia Boucher.
The prayers of the Novena of
Grace under the patronage of
St. Francis Xavier will be re-
cided each to asking peace for
the world and the safe return
of the men and women in the
armed forces.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1945-03-15
WILCOX MADE
ARMY CAPTAIN

Earl W. Wilcox, who was
wounded in action on Nov. 27
but was back with his field unit
to participate in the repulse OF
the German break-through in
December, recently was promot-
ed from first lieutenant to cap
tain in the field artillery, U. S
army.
He has been on active duty
in France and Belgium since
June, 1914. He wears the Purple
Heart
Captain Wilcox a son of Mr.
and Mrs. r. w. Wilcox of Sc
attic, WASH, received his basic
training at Camp Roberts, Calf
Before entering the army in
January, 1912, he held the posi-
ton of forester or In the u. S
Indian service and was station
ed on the Crow reservation. He
is a graduate of the college OF
forestry of the University OF
Washington.
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RED CROSS WAR fund CAMPAIGN IS
OVER THE TOP BUT NOT FINISHED
Ration Guide

MEATS, FATS, Red stamps
Q5 through SIS expire March 81.
Stamps rs through Ks expire
April %.
Stamps Us, rs and Az through
DE- expire June 2.
Stamps E2, FL, G2, HI, J2,
expire June 80.
New stamps will be validated
April l..
PROGRESSED FOODS, Blue
stamps KS through rs; and Az
and BIZ expire March 81.
Stamps CT through G2 expire
April %.
Stamps H2, J2, K2, Ii and
M expire June 2.
Blue stamps NJ, P2, O., RI,
So expire June 80.
New stamps will be validated
Stamp IS. No new
stamp will he validated until
May l.
GASOLINE, Ala coupon
good for four gallons.
SHOES, Airplane stamps l, 2
and 8 in book three, good in
definitely.
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Hope To Send At
Least $4,000 For
War Work From County

Volunteer workers in the an
nual war fund campaign of the
American Red Cross put Big
Horn county over its $1,000
quota Monday, according to
Charles Goodnow, treasurer.
After just IL days of the cam
paign, a total of $4,000 had been
given to the Red Cross. Only
four other counties i'm the state
have reached their quota.
It is hoped that the county
may send $4,000 to the Red
Cross to help with the war
work of the organization and to
assist with work in the United
States also.
C. A. Bentley, drive chairman,
and Albert Muskett, chapter
chairman, expressed their APP
probation for the fine spirit
shown by the citizens of the
county and the excellent work
done by the volunteer canvass
erS.
The following wire was re-
ceived this morning by Charles
Goodnow:
your wire chapters War
Fund quota oversubscribed re-
ceived. Early achievement indi-
Gates understanding support by
people of your chapter in keep
ing with their faith in the work
being carried on by the Red
Cross. We know your workers
will continue until every adult
has been given an opportunity
to contribute. Edward A.. Brand
horst, regional director"
Anyone who has not yet con-
tributed may send a donation
to Mr.. Goodnow at Hardin.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1945-03-15
BROWN RETURNS
FROM OVERSEAS

Bruce T. Brown, aviation
machiniSt'S mate first class
USNR, of Hardin has returned
from a tour of duty in the
Pacific, where he was attached
to Scouting Squadron SO.
Brown was one of the main
tenance men who kept the
squadron's land-based Daunt-
less dive bombers armed and
conditioned for combat duty.
His squadron, which did con-
voy work in the central Pacific,
had the important job of pro-
tecting the navy's fast moving
train of men and supplies bound
for the forward combat zones.
The 31-year-old Hardin blue
jacket enlisted in the navy in
December, 1941.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1945-03-15
THOSE ACCEPTED
AT BUTTE LISTED

The local Selective Service
board this week released the
list of men who were okayed
for service by the armed forces
after a physical examination at
Butte last week.
Those accepted for military
service were Richard Little
Light, Otto B. Seaman and
William I. Rupe.
Those accepted for general
military service were Louis A.
Waterhouse, Herman E. Muhl-
beier, George Ziler, Edmond
Powers, Jason Dawes, David
Herbel, Jr., Merle T. Finnerty,
Bennie w. Enous, Wayne A.
Beary, woodrow Pretty On Top,
Paul B. Miller, Glen L. Miller,
Bennie Herrera, John Keller,
Herman E. Rider, Leslie La
Franier, Perry H. Kuhl and XII
yoshi Shirasago.
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CAPTAIN GERALD w. EVANS
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Parker of
Wyola last week received a copy
of a citation that had been Civ
en- their son, Captain Gerald
W. Evans, for exceptionally meri-
torious conduct in Italy.
Capt. Evans entered the army
in August, 1910 at Missoula.
The citation was signed by
Major General John E. Dahl
quist, who commands the seth
Infantry division in which
Capt. Evans is serving. The CT
tation reads:
Gerald w. Evans, O1165012,
Captain (then First Lieutenant),
155th Field artillery battalion,
for exceptionally meritorius
conduct from ID November 1913
to II March 1914 in Italy. When
the commander of Headquarters
battery was hospitalized, Lieut.
enant Evans, battalion survey
officer, Immediately assumed
command. Although continuous
artillery Smelling, in ement
weather, disrupted communica-
tions and heavy casualties has
lowered morale and efficiency,
Lieutenant Evans accepted his
new duties with enthusiasm and
determination. He personally
reconnoitered a new area and
moved the battery to it, salvag-
ed damaged equipment and re-
stored and maintained wire
communications. He took his turn
at wire repair and the SWITCH
board, frequently working for
20 hours a day, and, by his own
example of tireless intrepidty,
inspired his entire command to
redouble their efforts and per-
form each new task efficiently
and uncomplainingly."
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1945-03-15
LIONS, LADIES
HOLD Q

About rs Lions and their
ladies were present at a dinner
given by the losers of the re-
cent membership contest for the
winners.
The dinner was served by the
Sunshine club.
Lowell Painter, captain of the
losing side, was POSTMASTER.
George w. Gustafson of Boze-
man spoke briefly and express
ed his appreciation for the en-
joyment he had received from
his Lion membership while he
lived in Hardin.
Ed Kopac showed motion pic
lures.
During the dinner a selected
group from the high school band
furnished music.
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Is AT LEGION
DINNER HERE
Event Celebrated 26th
Anniversary OF Local
Legion Post

The 26th birthday anniversary
of the Hardin Post No. 8 of the
American Legion was celebrated
at a dinner held Tuesday even
ing in the banquet room Of the
Masonic temple by members of
the local unit of the Auxiliary.
The Legion was organized in
March 1919, and is 26 years old
this month.
Mrs. ]. A. Koebbe, chairman
of the dinner committee was
assisted by Mrs. Sam Cunning
ham, Mrs. w. L. Bell and Mrs.
William Walker. Place, cards
were made by members of the
Junior Auxiliary.
The Rev. c. A.. Bentley asked
the blessing. Mrs. I. L. Dehnert
was postmaster for a short
program during the dinner. A
group of junior high school
girls, under the direction Of
Miss Ethel Schuster, presented
the following numbers, Johnny
Doughboy Found A Rose in
, DIlllk W Tic O1uy
with Thine Eyes, "Schubert's
Serenade," and 1--WE B n
Workin' On the Railroad" Mrs.
Kenneth Christensen, president
of the Auxiliary, welcomed the
Legion members and guests.
Merle Martin, commander of the
Legion, responded.
MIR. Martin also introduced
the guests, who included De-
partment Vice Commander and
Mrs. Rodgers, District Com
mander and Mrs. Hilmer Wage,
District Adjutant and Mrs.
Russell Packard and Mr. and
Mrs. Sheets of the Laurel Post.
During the Legion business
session which followed the din
ner, there was considerable
discussion regarding the vet
Grams Memorial building in
Hardin being sponsored by the
Legion. The Post voted to con-
tribute $25 to the Red Cross
War Fund.
Continued on Page 81
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1945-03-15
RATION BOARD
GIVES REMINDER

Reminders to consumers were
issued by local OPA representa-
tive this week.
When a car or truck is sold,
the seller should return the ra-
ton book to the Rationing board
and receive a receipt for sur
rendered gasoline. The new own
er OF the car or truck must have
unls receipt before he can get
his gasoline ration.
All farmers who are doing
custom slaugtering are to COL
lect points from their Customers
and turn them in at the Ration-
ing board office. Information
blanks for completion will be
mailed upon request.
Books III and w of all de-
ceased persons should be return.
ed to the Rationing board.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1945-03-15
REA ELECTS
NEW HEADS

New officers and directors of
the Big Horn County R.E.A.
were elected at a dinner meeting
on Saturday, March 8, at the
Masonic temple in Hardin.
The Sunshine club served
dinner to 1873 persons.
Directors chosen included Pat
Nichols, Francis Eggart, James
Holly, Karney Redman, Chester
Bounous, Russell Danielson, Rod
Macleod, Henry Small and
Dick Richards.
The directors elected their
officers as follows: James Holly,
president; Pat Nichols, vice
president; and Francis Eggart,
secretary.
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BULLDOGS win
SECOND PLACE
Defeated By Strong
Columbus Tenn In
Tournament Finals

Hardin high schools Bulldogs
took second place in the South
ern Division basketball tourna-
ment at Livingston last week
end by virtue of wins over Man
haitian and Roundup and two
loses to the Cougars.
Hardin drew Manhattan in
the first round of the double
elimination meet and won
handily by a score of 80 to IS
in the tourney opener Thursday
evening.
The Columbus Cougars, which
are rated by some fans as the
best quint in the state, were
forced to extend themselves on
Friday night to defeat the Bull
dogs by six points. Hardin led
Sd at the end of the first quar-
ter, but the count was tied at
IS all at half time. It was in
the third quarter that the
Cougars went ahead six points;
the two teams matched baskets
in the fourth canto. There were
no SubStitutionS by Hardin
during the game. The five reg
ulars, Gustafson, Koebbe, Scally
Schoer and Conver played the
entire game.
The local sharpshooters had
a hard time defeating Round
up Saturday morning IS to 80.
The Bulldogs came from be-
mind, and pulled into the lead
during the second quarter. At
the end Of the first quarter,
the Bulldogs trailed by three
points, and were ahead four
tallies at the half. In the last
half, Roundup scored one more
point than the Bulldogs. Sue
cess at the free-throw line pull
ed the game out of the hat for
the local lads, who sank II gift
shots compared to Roundup's 6.
BY defeating Roundup, Hardin
was assured of second place in
the tourney and another chance
at the Columbus whirlwind.
Handicapped by having already
played one game, the Bulldogs
fell easy prey to the flashy
Cougars, trailing throughout the
contest to wind up with a final
tally of Al to &c for Columbus.
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HEARS DETAILS
OF SONS DEATH

Howell Hoops of Crow Agency
recently received a letter from
First Lieutenant Cortland A..
Mehl giving him details of the
death of his son, Pfc. Ivan
Hoops, who was killed in action
in the Philippines.
The letter reads as follows:
Dear Mr.. Hoops, I am writ
ing to express my sympathy and
give you what information I can
about the death of your son,
Ivan, who was wounded in act
ton on Jan. "a, 1915, at San
Manuel, Pangasinan Province,
Philippine Islands, and died on
Jan. Is, at the 43rd field hos
pital at Urdenta.
"The company was taking
part in an attack on Sam Man
uel that afternoon against
strong opposition from tanks
and machine gun fire. Ivan
showed exceptional courage and
skill throughout the afternoon.
We were under heavy fire from
the enemy and were suffering
quite a few casualties, but dis
regarding this, Ivan being a
scout for his platoon advanced
to within 20 yards of a we'll
camouflaged tank, where he
was wounded by its machine
gun fire..
The company as a whole
deeply regrets the loss. He was
popular among the men, always
cheerful and joking at times
when spirits were low. Besides
being a good soldier his charct-
er was excellent throughout.
II know that this letter is in
adequate to express our feelings
about Ivan, but we do want you
to know that we deeply regret
his death. If I can help you
further, please feel free to
write"
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1945-03-15
OLIVER BERG
DIES |NACT|0N
Former WYolu Mon
Killed IT. Combat
Flight In Belgium

1t. Oliver Berg, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Berg of Cotton
wood, Mimi, was killed in act
ion somewhere in Belgium on
Jan. 20, according to word re-
ceived by friends in Wyola and
Lodge Grass this week.
His family was informed of
his death on Feb. II. He was
the youngest of the four sons
of the BergS and was born in
Cottonwood on Oct. 26, 1917
baptized and confirmed in Silo
Lutheran church where he also
attended the school of religious
instruction.
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REPORT GIVEN
FOR CANTEEN

The Lodge Grass canteen had
a balance on hand March 1 of
S!20.53, according to the finan-
clal report for February released
this week.
The balance Feb. / was $142.-
". Donations included $500 from
the Travel club, 81 from the
Grandmother's club; So from
the Ladies Aid, S. from Ole
nelson and SIS from Bill Besel.
Bills from the two cafes which
serve refreshments to service
men were paid as follows: $38.-
IS to Nelson's cafe and $500 to
the Rangeland cafe.
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MEET PLANNED

The members of the Big Horn
County Federation of Woman's
clubs will meet Saturday, Mar.
II at the Wyola Baptist church.
The business meeting will be
held at II am. The Wyola
Ladies Aid will serve a lunch
con at 1890 followed by a pro-
gram of music and speaking.
All women of the Wyola and
Lodge Grass communities are
invited to attend.
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RUSSELL T. KOEBBE RI. SIC
Koebbe volunteered for in
duction last April and was &C
cepted by the navy. He took his
boot training at the Great Lakes
Naval Training station.
After further training at Del
Monte, Calf, he was sent to
Ward Island.
He is "a and is a graduate of
Hardin high school with the
class of 1888. He was an aero
nautical engineer at the Lock-
heed plant in Glendale, Calf.
before entering the service.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES

March 10, A. Monroe Tanner,
81, Edgeston, Wyo.; and Dorothy
G.. Pearson, %, Buffalo, Wyo.
March 10, Emmett w. Davis
son, 81, and Rena Mary Schlit-
tier, 81, Hardin.
March 10, Joseph Richard
Baker, %, and Merle J. Jenkins,
20, Sheridan.
March 10, Gabriel Trouchan,
Jr., "a, Klein, and Emma Jean
Ford, %, Roundup.