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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-01
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
BRIDGE CLUB

The Wednesday, afternoon Bridge
Club met at the home of Mrs. J. 3.
Farris. Mrs. Victor Sather won first
prize, Mrs. Fewkes received low and
Mrs. Ford won the travelling prize.
AT the close Of the afternoon the
hostess served a delicious lunch
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-01

for smallpox and innoculation for
diphtheria as well as the patch test
for tuberculosis. The cooperation of
the parents is needed Will you in
form the school at once if you wish
YOUR child to take advantage of
these tests? They wish to know 50
that sufficient supplies can be Of
defed
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-01
EPISCOPAL GUILD MEETS

The Episcopal Guild met on Fri
day, Feb. %, at the home Of Mrs
Henry Weidner. The afternoon was
devoted to the reading and study of
literature. The hostess served par
ticularly appetizing lunch.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-01
FRANCIS WALKERS BIRTHDAY
HONORED

Last Friday Mr.. and Mrs. f. E.
Walker entertained at a family din
ner in honor Of their son, Francis
birthday. Mr.. and Mrs. William Do
land and family were present as
was Mr.. Tabler, Mrs Walkers
brother from Republic, Wash.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-01
PRISONERS at Work

In over 100 state prisons 10000
prisoners are producing navy hand
kerchiefs, assault boats, and other
war goods to fill contracts totaling
nearly eight million dollars.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-01
THE STERLINGS LOCATE

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Sterling and
children have moved into the house
which they built and formerly &C.
cupied down by the bridge. After
the fire which destroyed their per-
sonal belongings, they were ac-
commodated at the Paul Kluska
home.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-01
ROY SCOTT MEETING

On Monday evening at the usual
time Charles Mattill met with his
troop of Boy Scouts. They are
learning the rudiments of being
Scouts.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-01

Timbers installed temporarily to
support weakening masonry walls
in a canal at Bristol, England, are
still in place after 100 years.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-01
MOOSE PUBLIC DANCES

The Moose public dances which
have been enjoyed for some time
will be discontinued until further
notice.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-01
The FORUM


This is department FOR the dis
cussion of pertinent topics by anyone
who so desires. 1t is open to every
one ard any suitable subject may be
considered. However. what appears
in this department does not neces
sarily reflect the views Of this pa
DER The Editor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-03-01
FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED

= A small fire on the top of the
stove Mt =the=resi aurant= called aiit d
part of the fire department on Tues
day afternoon. There was no dam
age except that caused by smoke.
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State Committee
Uses North School
Record AS Example

Because of the success Laurel
North school has had in the past
two years in sponsoring campaigns
for service equipment for the armed
forces, Minnie Mae Erickson who is
education chairman of the Montana
var finance committee asked Prin-
cipal H. Lee Hamlet some time ago
to write an article for publication
in the state committees bulletin.
On behalf of the school the princi-
pal complied as requested and the
article appeared in the bulletin of
March 81. 1t follows:
"North elementary school of Lau-
rel, Mont, has flown the Schools
at-War flag continuously since
March 1943.
North schools stamp and bond
sales for the present school year
up to March 1 total $~8,446.45.
"The record made in the Schools
at-War program has been due to
the fine cooperation and coordinated
effort of all concerned. We sell
stamps once a week, and the Girl
" IlOOP NV. L have joel
of meritorious service in the man.
agement of the stamp booth. A
war savings committee composed of
representatives from each room has
helped to keep up pupil interest,
has kept pupils informed as to the
progress made, and has helped to
keep room participation over 90 per
cent.
"All teachers have co%operated to
The utmost in teaching the two OBJ
of % how and why to
save, and (2) saving regularly
the purchase of war bonds
and stamps. We have used pictures,
posters, assembly programs and ma
erial from the war finance comit-
zee, in every way possible to ad-
yance our program. We have been
successful in gaining the coopera-
ion of pupils and parents in teach
ng and putting into practice the
'chools-at-War motto, Learn, Share,
save, Serve and Conserve"
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A postmaster pitch-in dinner
given last week at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. d. w. Hunter was follow
ed by an evening of bridge at three
tables. The high score award went
to Mrs. NJ. P. Renner, second to
Mrs. George Prouty, travel to Mrs.
John Price and low, to Mrs. Jack
Baird.
Mrs. Mike Wiser and daughter
Dolores, and son Raymond, return
ed Saturday from a visit with rel
atives and friends in Washington
and Oregon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Henry en-
tertained at a dinner Sunday nom
oring MI. Henry's brother, Peter
Henry of Fresno, Calf, who attend
ed the funeral services in Billings
Tuesday of his brother-in-law, Con-
rad Lenhardt, Jr. Other guests at
the dinner were Mr.. and Mrs. Con-
rad Lenhardt and family of Billings,
Mrs. Jake ObIander of Worden, Ted
Lenhardt of Camp VOTERS, Tex,
and Mrs. Lenhardt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Henry and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Henry and family.
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Activities

The American Legion Auxiliary
held a social meeting at the home
of Mrs. F. M. Braswell Tuesday
evening, April II. 1t was a party
for past presidents, of whom 10
were present.
Mrs. F. A. Hilgert, chairman for
Pan American study, was in charge
of the program. She gave a very
interesting resume of Cuba and its
people.
Mrs. D. H. McCauley spoke on
her trip to Havana, Cuba, also show
ing the unit several articles that had
been purchased there.
A musical program consisted of
two piano solos, Cuban Slide by
Mrs. j. H. Albertus and LaPoloma
by Mrs. D. H. McCauley.
Billielou Braswell and Lois Craw-
ford sang two duet numbers, Gust
as I AM" and "Cloud Ships"
Mrs. S. S. Bliss gave a report or
Child Welfare.
A delicious lunch vas served by
the hostesses, Miss Valma Shay,
Mrs. Hazel Wallace and Mrs. Hill
mar Wage.
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Unity Garden Club
Plans Sale OF Bulbs

The Unity Garden club was en-
tertained Thursday, April ~, at
Mrs. w. c. Phillips home. Roll call
answers by Is members were "My
Favorite Bird and Why" Louise
DeGarmo contributed an article on
robins" and Mrs. Ed Sommers
gave an article on "Glads." A dis
cussion was held on Flower Border
Arrangements"
The plant and bulb sale commit
tee reported the annual sale will be
held Saturday, April 81, at the Lau-
rel Trading company, starting at 10
a. m. The committee has arranged
to sell choice glad. bulbs and plants
ready for setting out at this time
of year.
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Pat Simpson, second class ma
chinist mate was a guest of his
brother Jerry Simpson and family,
following a leave spent with his
father at Great Falls.
Entertaining for her bridge club,
Mrs. J.. w. Fry was hostess We'd
nesday evening. Awards went to
Mrs. R. H. Sterrett, high and travel,
Mrs. G. A. Cloyd, second and Mrs.
Paul Void, low.
H. M. Larson has been released
from the hospital in Missoula and
is r~ecuperating at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Grant Miller, ac-
cording to word received from Mrs.
Larson who is spending the time
at the Miller home.
Mrs. Helen Shearer received tele-
phone greetings Sunday from her
Mrs. Henry Anderson and
who recently moved from
Missoula to Yakima, Wash.
Miss Bobby Green spent last
week end in Big Timber a guest at
The Roy Weber home.
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OLDEST |.0.O.F. AND
REbEKAH MEMBERS ARE
HONORED At MEETING

At a joint dinner and program
of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Monday evening at the L. l.. club,
honor guests were oldest members
of the Laurel Odd Fellows lodge
from the point of membership and
several charter members of the
Evergreen Rebekahs.
Table decorations included, in adj
dition to the gold and silver emb-
lens of the two orders, candelabra
holding white tapers, and a center
piece of pink and white sweet peas.
At the head of the U formed by
the tables was the United States
flag and at the base of the standard
was a Towering plant honoring the
late President Roosevelt, who for
many years was a member of the
l. o. o. F. Sweet pea corsages
worn by the women and boutonniers
worn by the men were the gift of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Higgen-
Dotham, vice grands of the two local
At the dinner F. E. jacobson,
noble grand, introduced as honor
guests E. L. Fenton, T. L. Wilkins,
H. Jordan, o. C. Cooper and
Harry White. Mrs. Paul Gerard, in
| speech of welcome, presented Re-
)ekah charter members, Mrs. G.. !
Y. Virgins and Mrs. J.. A. Hartley.
\ place was marked at the table
or Mrs. M. D. Hartley, who was
Inable to attend.
Guests in attendance were Mrs.
v. E. Eltzroth of Billings, a Re-
,ekah for 45 years; Miss Betty Pa
onto, past president of the Theta
Tho Girls club, and Mr.. and Mrs.
like Kanzler.
A program of music was follow
d by old time dancing with Mrs.
/. S. Bliss at the piano. Chairmen
f committees on arrangements were
Irs. Virgins and Mrs. Harold Van
ice.
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Mrs. j. A. Spencer returned last
Wednesday from Billings where she
had been a patient for two weeks
at the st. Vincent hospital and is
convalescing at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Tipps are
the parents of a son born Saturday,
April Ia at a Billings hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. McGonegal
had as guests Sunday Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Beaumont and Mr.. and Mrs.
A. H. McGonegal, all of Billings.
Mrs. M. F. Crawford returned
last week from Helena where she
attended a meeting of the state
board of the Parent-Teacher asso-
citation of which she is secretary.
Following the meeting Mrs. Craw-
ford went on to Butte where she
spent the week end the guest of
her aunt, Mrs. James Deeney.
Miss Peggy Russell spent the
week end the guest of Miss Phyllis
Hartman of Billings.
Mrs. Howard Smith was hostess
at pinochle last week for her club
and guests, Mrs. NJ. o. Skillestad
and Mrs. Donald Mills. Mrs. Jack
Baird won the high prize during
the evening, Mrs. Smith won sec
ond in pinochle and low prizes went
10 Mrs. Walter Thomas and Mrs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Miller are
he parents of a daughter born
April Is, at a Billings hos
Mrs. Helen Shearer and Mrs. Lu-
.ius Conrad were h~ostesses last
Wednesday at a 1 o'clock luncheon
It Mrs. Shearer's home. The after
ioon was spent in sewing.
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THE METHODIST CHURCH
NJ. ]. Wilcox, Minister.
At Laurel

At Laurel
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship at II a. m. An
them by the choir. Sermonette on
"The Transplanted Tree" Sermon,
at Makes A Difference How You
See"
Methodist Youth Fellowship at
$3.50 p. m. as follows: Junior high
at the church parlor; high school
at the sanctuary.
Calendar for this next week
Friday: General meeting of the Wo-
mans Society of Christian Service
at the parlor at 2:30 p. m. with
Mrs. J. S. P~ennepacker of Billings
speaking. All ladies invited. Sat
urday: l.. T. L. at the parlor at
2:30 p. m. Monday: Boy Scout
Court of Honor rehearsal at the
church at 1880 p. M. Tuesday: Ro-
'tary club at the parlor at 1915
p. m. Choir at the church sanctuary
at 8 p. m. Sunday school orchestra
at the sanctuary at 8 p. m. Young
Peoples Bible class at Mrs. Ken
meth Shay's home at 8:15 p. m.
Wednesday: Boy Scout pot-luck sup
per at $50 p. m. at the church par
Tor, followed by a court of honor in
the sanctuary. The entire families
of all Scouts and Scouters are in
vited to the supper. The court of
honor will convene at 8 p. m. and
the public is invited.
At Park City
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Methodist Youth Fellowship at
I p. m.
Evening worship at 8 p. m. Mu-
sic by the choir. Sermonette on
The Transplanted Tree" Sermon,
1T Makes A Difference How You
'
Calendar for this next week
Tuesday: Boy Scouts at school build
ng at 1880 p. m. Wednesday: Choir S
It the church at 1880 p. m. Thurs :
lay: WOman's Society of Christian l
at Harmony hall at 2:30 |
m. t
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1t. DeFrance Freed
By Advancing Allies

Mrs. J. E. DeFrance received a
letter Sunday from her husband,
First Lieutenant DeFrance, saying
he had been liberated by advancing
Allied armies in the battle of Ger
many. He had been a prisoner since
last Dec. "a when he was shot down
while on a mission over enemy ter
ritory.
The letter was dated April 8 and
said he was liberated March 81.
There was fighting in his area
until April 5, when he was flown to
He is now in a hospital
there for surgical operations. He
wrote that he hoped to be home in
a few weeks.
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The Outlook Says:

Members of a work party spent
Thursday evening grading and 9TH
erwise improving the. grounds of
the Nazarene church.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Hunter have
as their guest Mr.. Hunters sister,
Mrs. Winnifred Morgan of Boze-
man.
Mrs. M. o. Skillestad entertained
a group of 10 children Monday at
games and a lunch %honoring the
sixth birthday of her son Larry.
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Mr.. and Mrs. John Zoos are the
parents of a son, born Monday,
April 16, at a Billings hospital.
Members of her five hundred club
and several guests were entertained
Wednesday of last week at the home
of Mrs. C.. J.. McManus. Guests
were Mrs. C.. E. Rodgers, Mrs. G. C.
Gruhlke and Mrs. P. D. Thomson.
During the evening Mrs. Grant
Traver won the high score prize,
Mrs. Rodgers, the second, Mrs. An
thony Freed, the travel prize and
Mrs. Thomson, low.
Mrs. Paul Wilson was hostess at
dessert bridge Tuesday for men,
bers of her contract club. Club
awards went to Mrs. R. H. Sterrett
and Mrs. Roy Edwards, and Mrs.
Allen Gatewood received the guest
prize.
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The ladies' aid of the German
Congregational church announce
that they are conducting a clothes
drive in connection with the Ma
tional movement and started col
lecting on Monday.
Major John Fisherman of Pampa,
Tex, spent a 24-hour leave here
last week with his wife and family.
Mrs. Reuben Haueter and daugh-
ter Ruth left for a visit with rel
atives in Ogden, Utah.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Wiser had
as guests Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Lutgen and family of Billings.
Mr.. and Mrs. George LaFarge
and daughter Donna Jean arrived
last week from Los Angeles and are
guests of Mrs. LaFarge's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Orr.
First Lieutenant Madison Hartley
is stationed with the air corps sup
DIV depot in India according to word
received by his family.
Mrs. Edward Burke entertained
at a bridge party honoring
Mrs. Harold Price who was leav-
ing for Ames, Iowa. Other guests
were Mrs. w. H. Hatfield, Mrs.
Jean Spoon, Mrs. Maude Roberts,
Miss Grace Stadalman, Mrs. John
Fritzen, Mrs. Byron Price, Mrs. Vim
cent DeMers and Mrs. John Meng.
during the evening went to
Mrs. Roberts, high and Mrs. Fritzen,
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Royal Theatre
PROGRAM

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
April 19-20-21
Here is the greatest picture released
to date by any branch of our Fight
ing Forces and filmed in Techni-
color. The story of a great Air
craft Carrier, and if you would like
a ride on the Wing of a Hell-Diver
from one corner of the Pacific to
the other, then don't miss this out
standing picture. Narration by
Robert Taylor and made with
the cooperation of the u. S. Navy.
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OUR SAVIOR'S
CHURCH
A. H. Hanson, Pastor
Tel 221-W

"a. IL. I1dllSOH, dSCOT.
Tel. 221-W.
Third Sunday after Easter.
Sunday school and Bible classes
at 9:45 a. m.
Divine service at II a. m.
Topic: "Our Interceding Savior"
John 17:1-8.
Services in Joliet at 2:30 p. m.
Luther League at 1880 p. M.
Please remember that Missionary
A. w. Hangar will speak this Thurs
day, April 10, and Friday, April 90,
at 1880 p. M. Everybody invited.
Friday afternoon at 2 p. m. he
will speak to a special meeting of
the Women's Mission Society. All
women are invited.
Program for next week:
Monday at 2:30 p. m. Sunday
school teachers meeting at the home
of Mrs. Charles Wood.
Wednesday at 1880 p. m. mid
week services.
Saturday at 1890 a. m. confirma-
ton class.
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CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
f1fth at Penn.
James H. Haueter. Pastor

James H. H~aueter, Pastor.
Sunday school, Mancil Morrison,
superintendent, 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship II a. m.
N. Y. P. S., Octava Bondurant,
president, 7:15 p. m.
Evangelistic service, 8 p. m.
Monday, Scout meeting, 7 p. m.
Wednesday, junior choir, $50
p. m.
Prayer service and Bible study.
8 p. m.
Please note that all evening SER
are one-half hour later.
The friendly church with a vital
message.
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ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
"The Church of the Lutheran Hour"
Park City, Mont.
Aug. M. Bachanz, Pastor.

IdIh OtOyJ NIOrfV
Aug. M. Bachanz, Pastor.
The Lutheran hour over KGHL
Sunday, 9 a. m.
Sunday school and Bible class
9:45 a.. m.
Divine services at 9:45 and II
a. m.
Sunday school teachers Monday
evening, 8 p. m.
Instruction class Monday, Wednes-
day, Friday, Ais p. m.
The Walther League meets April
25 at 8 p. m.
Now is the time to hear the
Word of God. You are always well
come at our services.
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ThirtyS Seconds Over
Tokyo"

Added ShOrts-News Only
Sunday Shows 2:30, GAS & 9 p. M.
MOn.-Tues.-Wed. one show, s P. NJ.
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FOUR DAYS
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY

April 22-23-24-25
The proud story of a handful of
young men who had never dreamed
of Glory, struck the first blow at
Japan. Out of their Heroic Adven-
ture comes a great motion Picture,
a drama of tender love, stirring
courage and deep devotion, that you
will eve forget.
Spencer Tracy Van Johnson
RObt. Walker as David Thatcher
of Park City
Thaxter Tim Murdoch
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Titled
The Fighting Lady"

Feature No. 2
A tender human story of a Guy
who could be the lonely Soldier
roaming your town, with time on
his hands and weight in his heart,
searching for the warmth that spells
home.
Anne Baxter John Kodiak
Charles Winninger Anne Revere
Chill Wills Connie Marshall
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'Sunday Dinner For
A Soldier"

Thursday and Saturday Shows
GAS and 9 P. NJ.
Friday One Show, s P. M.
The Nome nugget., 1945-07-27
THE PATTON DIAMOND

RIO DE JANEIRO- (PD A black diamond, weighing 2,952 grams and listed as one of the largest ever found in Brazil has been discovered in the diamond fields of Lencois, State of Baria. It has been named the Patton Dia- mond in honor of It. Gen. George S. Patton, commander of the U. s. Third Army.
The Nome nugget., 1945-07-27
FRIDAY, JULY 27, 1945

tax returns. On that day TOP men and women were on the collectors force.
 Total payroll for the year was $1,469, ,110.67. an increase of more than $2ss,ooo.
 Of the total paid to deputies, 14.3 per cent was invested in war bonds. Payroll allotment for bonds was $134,558, and $76,104 addi- tional was invested during war loan drives, a total of $210,662.
The Nome nugget., 1945-07-27
was in their way.

was in their way.
 It might also be that because rubber is coagultaed with a little salt and acid, there is a slight taste, which is imperceptible to human senses, but not to rodents.
 There is about twice as much fatty acids in synthetic rubber as in natural, due to the use of soap in converting the synthetic.
 But it certainly is not alcohol in tires that lures the animals. For there is no alcohol, even in those synthetics whose butadiene is made from alcohol.
The Nome nugget., 1945-07-27
RAG DOLL MARATHON STAGED IN HOSPITAL

DURHAM, N. C.-{P-Mrs. H. F. Seay, of Norfolks, Va, pa- tient in Watts hospital here, has made 325 rag dolls as a hobby during the two months she has been undergoing treatment. Most of the dolls are given as presents to children patients at the hospi- tai including babies born in the Watts maerniy section. Some com ic character dolls are sent over seas for mascots to the men in the armed forces.
The Nome nugget., 1945-07-27
$12,O0O,OOO Weekly Tax Collection From Alaska And Washington

Twelve million dollars is the average weekly federal tax collec- ton in the district of Washington and Alaska, Internal Revenue Col lector Clark Squire announced to- day.
 Total collection for the fiscal year just closed was $638, ,547, ,819.- 57. This is an increase of 3.5 per cent over the preceding year.
 Refunds to individuals for over- payment of income tax prior to l945 amounted to $15,148,2G3.97. Checks were mailed to 282,690 taxpayers.
 More than a thousand persons were engaged in this work during the year. On July l, 1944, there were SIP persons on the payroll in the A offices throughout the district, and 448 office and field deputies were appointed during the year, making a total of 106c. The turnover in personnel was heavy, especially in temporary clerical positions. The peak day of employment was March 15, 1945, deadline for filing income
The Nome nugget., 1945-07-27
Rats Get Free Meal On Rubber
By HOWARD w. BLAKESLEE
 (Pl Science Editor


 AKRON, Ohio-There are sev- eral explanations for rodents eat ing synthetic rubber. Recently these animals are reported to have chewed the tires off several vehicles.
 Research studies at the Good year Tire and Rubber Company indicate that rodents like to chew rubber, either natural or synthet- ic. Three are some indications that the animals may like syn thetic be 1T. This applies to rats, mice and porcupines.
 Rodents have chewed the rub Der insulation of wires and cables. They. have passed up rubber in sulation samples in which bread was placed. Apparently they pre- ferred to chew through the cables where no bait was placed. Good year researchers suggested that maybe the animals chewed the cables simply because the stock
The Nome nugget., 1945-07-27
CAPT. CASTEL ON ANNUAL TRIP TO POINT BARROW

Captain A. Castel, with his gas schooner, left Wednesday on the annual mail run to Point Barrow. He carried capacity load of freight and express, and one round trip passenger.
The Nome nugget., 1945-07-27
DENY ALIEN POISON PETITION FOR BANKRUPTCY

Judge Kehoe yesterday refused the petition of Albin Poison for bankruptcy. Earlier in the week hearing was held and Judge Kehoe took the matter under ad- visement at that time.
The Nome nugget., 1945-07-27

ODDFELLOWS ATTENTION
 The Oddfellows will meet Fri day evening at eight o'clock al inc home of Brother Robert Baldwin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-11
JUNEAU CONSUMER
 TRADE COM. MEETS
 AT 0PA CONFERENCE

The Juneau Consumer Trade Committee met this week with of ficials from the Office of Price Administration to discuss the pro- posed revision of Alaska's basic price regulation, MPR 194. The regulations control the retail sell ing price of practically all items brought into the territory for re- sale except those already having specific dollars and cents ceilings.
 Under discussion were various proposed changes to simplify filing requirements, make an optional percentage type of markup avail able and generally to make the regulation more convenient for merchants.
 Fred Henning, Bert McDowell, and J. c. Thomas, committee mem- bers, offered constructive criticism and practical advice on the meas ure proposed Other committee members present were Mrs. Ruth Taylor, radio program chairman; Vic Powers and Abel Anderson. Also attending the meeting was Roald Copstead, representing the Juneau meat dealers
 The confidence and understand ing of trade and consumers is ours if they know what we are doing, how We are doing it and why" said Irma Novel;, OPA Information Executive and organizer of the group, who stated that similar meetings were being held with consumer trade groups functlonlng in other towns in Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-01-11

FINAL CLEARANCE SALE Jones-S s-Stevens-Friday and Satur- day.