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Kodiak mirror., 1948-04-03
Blackface Show Coming April 13

The junior and senior high schools will combine their talents for the Kentucky Minstrel show to be presented on Aprll l3 at the O'pheum Theatre. All pro- ceeds from the entertainment will go toward financing the basketball teams trip to the Fur Rendezvous tournameh next year.
 The program is scheduled for $ o'clock, with a matinee for tie grade school Students are now selling tickets.
 Coaches for the show promise an evening Of rollicking bumor and several skits about life In Kodiak. Some old time songs will be tea,ured as well as the latns+ nunbers.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-04-03
Ouzinkje Man Dies Sunday

Martin Panamariotf. AZ, of Ou- zinkie, d ed at the Griffin Mem- olial Hospital Sunday afternoon He hsd been a patient for 4 days and had been i'll for a week pre-. vIous to h,s coming to the hospi. tai.
 Funeral services were held at Ouzinkie. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Surgay of Ouzinkie and 8 brother Tim Tn Kodiak.
 Collection of the Veterans Sales Tax will end on June 30, l94S, when the World War II Veterans act will terminate, the Territorial Tax Commissioner announces.
 All tax accruals from the ef- fective date O. the Aci, April 4, ly4S, up to and including Ju"e 30. must be paid within the specified time allowed by the Act, 30 days after the end of the quart r m which the tax became payable
 Merchants and othe's who {, have been passing this tax on to the consumer or user of services or have been absOr ping It, a'e lins lucted to di continue doing so as of midmsht June 30.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-04-03
City Is Virtual y Assured
 Small Boat Harbor unds

Kodiak was virtually assured 8 small boat harbor this week when Frank Metea'f, territoria' highway engineer, told the city council he saw no reason why their request for territorial funds for it should not be approved.
 At 8 special meeting Monday evening, the council voted to re- quest funds from those set aside for such projects and MT, Met calf accepted the vote of the body as its initial formal request
 My field work here has con- vinced me of tine need for the small boat harber," MT Met calf said, :" and funds are avail able for it right now."
 The 1947 territorial legislature raised the gasoline tax to 3 cents a gallon. and funds raised there fore are earmarked for such pro iects as the sma boat harbOr he explained.
 Construction of the harboT will be at no expense at all to the city. Cost of maintenance work after it is completed will be borne by the city. but any emergency reconstruc lon would be financed by the territory, MT Metcalf said
 The city's request for tLe funds must be presented official Iy to g board in June au, and a survey of the needs and blue prints for the harbor wll b made by a member of MT. Met ca f's staff. Work can be expect ed to start late m the summer after final official approval is granted, he added
 The city will enter into a cop- tract with the territory for the funds, MI. Metcalf said and as work progresses on the project, "progless reports' will be cent to him and he wlll order payment of the work done to date.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-04-03

a thing is desred. have lived among you for the past II years You know who am
 There are those of you who believe in me, and again the e are those who do not believe in me. It is for the majority of you to decide as to whether l am to enjoy the privilege of serving you for the coming year as may. or of your Cty.
 If you are satisfied with the present city administration, then it is your duty and obligation to reelect them again to office. II you feel that a change is necess. ary for the benefit of our City and you believe in me and feel hat I can be trusted to bring about those necessary changes, I will app eciate your vote.
 What Gin idates are success full in next Tuesdays election, are succes frl b, cause the major lity of the electt rate have spoken | It behoJv us all to be satisfied
 with the results and glve those successful candidates our whole sbearted support.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-04-03
Mayor Aspirants
 Make Statements

The MIRROR prints state- ments by the two candidates for mayor. Remarks by candidates for the City Council and the School Board will be found on Page 3.
 The statement originally pre- pared by MT. Smith for the MIRROR was widely distribut- ed early in the week and at the papers request he has W itten a new one which appears only in the MIRROR.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-04-03
Heijo--Kodiak Mirror! Phones Are Tested

Our telephone rang yesterday!
 Ed Cush ng of the Kodiak Telephone ( o was on the other end of the wire, ard said he was testing the line Phones in the business e.tion wi be in opera tioD "soon" h, tnli. us.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-04-03
Cold Storage Company
 Plans June Construction

Construction on the Kodiak Zee and Cold Storage Go. plant will start in June or July, Wallis George of Juneau, president, said here this week.
 While here, MT. George signed the lease for the dock property with the city, and paid the first menth's rent of $500.
 Stock in the company amount ing to $5O,0O0 was sold locally by Mir. George and the remain der will be disposed of in South eastern Alaska and in the states, he sad.
 MT. George said that bids for the construction of the plant will be offered shortly. If con- struction starts according to pre- sent plans, the roof will be put on during the fall season, and during the winter insulation can be completed, so that the plant can be in operation next season.
 The building, at the south end of the dock along the beach, will he of reinforced concrete, 3-story and fireL roof. The fish shed will be prefabricated in Seattle and then set up on the dock.
 The business will be operated as 8 public cold storage plant, Mr. George ssid, and va ious fish companies will have their re presentatives here to purchase the hallbut. Office space will be available for them in the build ing.
 The plant ~l'l have a 5 mt. lion pound capacity, and will be able to sharp freeze 5 tons Of fash a day The ice storage ca- pacity will be 1900 tons and 30 tons of ice can be manufactured ger day. Approximately 50 per sons will be employed at the psak season.
 Estimated cost of the con ssruetlon is $750 900 Mr. George said It will be financed by the sale of $350, ,OOO worth of stock and $4OO,OOO first mortgage 5 per cent coupon bonds.
 Persons who wish to buy stock and did not contact MT. George who plans to leave to- day, may deposit funds to the credit of the company at the Bank of Ko i,ak Upon netiflca- tion, Mir. George will forward the stock. Shares gre $tO0, with a minimum sale of 5 shares.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-04-03
Lee C. Bettinger

appreciate the confidence my fellow cItlzens have displ ay. ed by filing me for mayor. l am sincerely devoted to the welfare and development of Ko- diak and would enjoy bringing to fruitien the program now un der way.
 My objectives are acquisition and extension of all pubic utlll- ties by the city; street improve ments; foster and encourage in-
 dustry as a pay roll and capita
 tax structure; expansion of cor
 porate llmits; boat harbor devel
 opment; new school immedia e y
 we have financial ability; econ.
 om cal operation with balanced budget; liberal law enforcement consistent with individual fiber ,ty
 vigo oisl7 oppose racial and class discrimination and ia vor one community of equal ben. efits and res possibilities of citi.
 zenshlp.
 l will work in harmony with
 the Council, always state my
 position take issue with any in- dividual or group that threatens the genaral welfare. l will derive no direct benefit from any acts
 by the city.
 My unofficial mission in Wash ington represents effort to pre- serve the capital tax structure of free enterprise so vital to city
 revenue and individual oppor-
 tunity In this matter l wish to
 acknowledge the invaluable un-
 public zed support in Congress
 and the War Depart tment by my friend and opponent for mayor Wbether el cted or not
 shall continue to offer my time
 and energy for the betterment of
 our community.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-04-03
Navy Is
 Training

The Kodiak navy base is cur rently holding a training period, Capt. R. L. Johnson, base com- mandant, yesterday informed Deputy Marshal Paul Herring and Councilman Jack Hinckel
 The training period IS for the purpose of determining the con- dition of the base security faclli. ties and to familiarize personnel with security procedure During this period, naval and military personnel will be restricted to the base
 The city will test it's signal at 10 am Monday to determine Its coverage The siren will blow one long blas'. No action is to be taken by any individuals other than to listen for the whistle and notify the council or the marshal if they fail to hear t, so that it's range can be ex tended if necessary.
 The regular system of emer. gency signals is as follows: l Iong blast, blackout; 2 l-minute blasts alert and evacuate; 3 30 ,econd blasts, l5 seconds apart, all clear.
 At time to le announced later practise blackout will be held and all will be asked to comply.
 o dinance A, the civil defense ordinance covering these securi- ty measures, will be re enacted at the next session of the city council.
Kodiak mirror., 1948-04-03
Taln,age [. Smith

Next Tuesday we all go to the polls and cast our ballots in sup
 port of our particular candi- dates This is our American way to bring about a change if euch
Kodiak mirror., 1948-04-03

MT. and Mrs. Ed c. Miller and baby Of the ~AA. Woody ls- land sailed on the Denall for d vacation in the States.
Laurel outlook., 1948-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. William Teeters OF
Billings are the parents of a daugh-
ter, born Sunday, Jan. Is, at the
Deaconess hospital in Billings. The
baby, who has been named Donna
Mae, is a granddaughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. W. Teeters of Laurel.
Mrs. C. l.. Starbard and son, Fred
Starbard, visited in Shepherd at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John King
horn, ST., and attended the basket
ball game between Shepherd and
Musselshell schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Harper are
the parents of a daughter, born
Thursday, Jan. Is, at a Billings hos
pital.
Members of the Daughters of the
Nile in attendance at the winter
ceremonial of Bath Zabbia temple
at the Masonic temple in Billings
were Mrs. G. w. Fenton, junior past
queen; Mrs. Roy Edwards, Mrs. H.
E. Richardson, Mrs. l.. W. Hageman,
Mrs. l.. l.. Smith, Mrs. Vinton Shay,
Mrs. T. w. Evert and Mrs. ]. R.
Heebner. Following the meeting a
dinner was served at the CONNER
cial club in Billings, after which
cards were played.
Ray Allen of Los Angeles was 4
guest last week of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Collins. Mr.. Allen, a boy
hood friend of Mr.. Collins, was on
an extended vacation trip and had
visited relatives in Great Falls and
in cities on the west coast.
Laurel outlook., 1948-01-21
The Outlook SAYS:

A group of friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Bice surprised them
Thursday to celebrate their wedding
anniversary. The evening was spent
at cards and the guests served lunch,
They were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Darrell Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bice, MIR. and
Mrs. Eugene DeFrance, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. F. Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifford Bice, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Sekora and Mr.. and Mrs. Loren
Bice of Billings.
Members of her five hundred club
were entertained last Wednesday at
the home of Mrs. Jack Romeo. Mrs.
Roy Ballard of Fromberg was a
guest of the club. Prizes during
the evening were won by Mrs. An
thony Freed, first; Mrs. A. F.
Elliot, second, and Mrs. C. E. Nc
Kinney, travel.
Mrs. Theodore Fichtner is a pa
tent at the st. Vincent hospital in
Billings where she underwent an
operation last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Grams of
Roberts were guests the first of
the week of Mr.. Grams parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. A. Grams.
Laurel outlook., 1948-01-21
TREWIN

MI. and Mrs. John Kappel spent
several days visiting at the Frank
Beslanowitch home south of Laurel
last week.
Mrs. H. Henry of Park City
called at the Stonerock and Grubs
homes Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Stonerock took her
M. Y. F. class to Billings Tuesday
evening where they were guests
of the Billings M. Y. F. at a roller
skating party.
Mrs. A. l.. Grubs and Mrs. Charles
Stonerrock attended an all-day meet
ing of the Park City w. S. C. S. at
Harmony hall, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Beslanowitch,
Mr.. and Mrs. Solly Schessler, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Grubs and family,
Joe Munoz and son Tony, Frank
Yurian and Joe Kappel were in Bill
lings Thursday to attend the John
Deere show.
Eric Pierson of Billings was a
business visitor here Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Grubs and
children were guests Sunday at the
Roy Wegner home south of the
river from Laurel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rupp and
children of Billings spent Sunday
at the John Rupp farm home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Shay and
son Norman spent Sunday evening
at the Grubs home.
H. Henry of Park City called at
the Grubs home Monday morning.
Laurel outlook., 1948-01-21
1.-THE Unfinished Dance"

End Feature
Beautiful scenic backgrounds in
c~inecOlor makes this an absorbing
fiImfare as well as the Western
excitement, romance and comedy.
It's an adventure story and has
some of the most thrilling chases
in it that has wei been filmed.
Jon Hall Andy Devine
Victor McLaglen Byron Foulger
Rita Johnson Stanley Andrews
Laurel outlook., 1948-01-21
The News
ofLAUREL

Mr.. and Mrs. William Frank had
as guests Sunday Mrs. Franks par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Knaubi
and her sister, Mrs. Roland King
and daughter, all of Billings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duane Maxson and
children spent the week end as the
guests of relatives in Livingston.
Mrs. D. w. Hunter has returned
from a visit with relatives and
friends in Wibaux.
Laurel outlook., 1948-01-21
Royal Theatre
WEEKLY PROGRAM

THURSDAY, FRIDAY. SATURDAY
January 22-23-24
She will steal your heart as the
little dancer who ~accidently influ-
enced the lives of two great ballet
stars. Fate played with the lives
of the two who were rival In
fame. It's filmed in te~chnicolOr.
Margaret O'Brien Danny Thomas
Cyd Charlse Esther a
Karin Booth Thurston Hall
Laurel outlook., 1948-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Nc
Cormick were hosts at a dinner
party, entertaining for Mr.. and
Mrs. H. S. Barrow, MI. and Mrs.
Gordon Brohaugh, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy McCracken, Jr., and DR.. and
Mrs. w. A. Mccormick.
Laurel outlook., 1948-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Grady Bradley and
family of Laurel and Mage Rey-
nolds and son Glenn of Park City
were visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
Reynolds and family, Sunday.
Laurel outlook., 1948-01-21
SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY
January 25-26-27

It's another masterpiece of merry
making that is filmed in lavish tech
nicolor and has many spectacular
scenes, plenty of gay music and
the best in comedy all given to
you by the biggest names in show
business.
Esther Williams Johnnie Johnston
Lauritz MelchiOr Xavier Cugat
Jimmy Durante Dame May Witty
Laurel outlook., 1948-01-21
"Michigan Kid"

Bank Night Thursday with shows
at GAS and 9 p. M. One show
Friday at 8 P. M. Saturday shows
at GAS and 9 P. M.
Laurel outlook., 1948-01-21

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Russell re-
turned last week from Fairview,
Neb., where they attended the
funeral of Charles Russell, 81.
brother of Mr.. Russell. Funeral
services and burial were at Fair
bury, Sunday, Jan II.
Laurel outlook., 1948-01-21
This Time For Keeps"

Added: Cartoon, Pete Smith Speci-
atty, and News. Sunday matinee
at 2:30 p. M. Sunday night shows
at 6:45 and 9 P. M. Monday and
Tuesday shows at s P. nj.
Laurel outlook., 1948-01-21

NOTE: A MARCH OF DIMES
collection will be taken at every
show during the week of Jan. 25th
to Jan. 31st.
Evening star., 1948-07-28

Swiggett. jr.. president of the AFGE
District Federation and q sharp
critic of current national AFGE
policy, defeated James Yaden. Mr..
Yaden. an AFGE vice president, led
the fight to unseat James B. Burns
as AFGE president.
In the second contest, another Of
the candidates opposed to Mr..
Yaden was nominated to a vice
presidency. Charles r. Sharkey of
the Labor Department Lodge won
oyer Harry Keller, who was backed
by Mr.. Yaden and who was seeking
reelection as vice president.
Burns Chances Held Improved.
Mr.. Yaden came back in the third
contest to defeat George o. Isely.
Last nights elections improves
the prospects of former President
Burns, who is expected to seek re-
election next month at the national
convention in Philadelphia. How
ever, the anti-Yaden candidates
have not officially indorsed Mr..
Burns and didn't make him a di-
rect issue in the vice presidential
campaign. Union observers, how
ever, say last nights results will
aid Mr.. Burns.
At the same time, the balloting
put a crimp in Mr.. Yaden's chances
of getting the unions presidency.
His defeat by Mr.. Swiggett in the
crucial contest for the leadership Of
Washington's AFGE membership
was interpreted as a definite set
back for the pro-Yaden forces.
Both Factions Right Wing.
Mr.. Yaden's hackers pointed out,
however, that he still retains his
vice presidential job by virtue Of
his victory in last nights third con-
test, and is still in a fair position
to bid for the unions presidency.
No theological differences exist be-
tween the two factions, both of
which are generally regarded as
right-wing. The Yaden-led group
claimed the union was losing
ground under Mr.. Burns leader
ship. The opposing group con-
tended that the whole situation
should be threshed out at the con-
vention, instead of having broken
in the press. They assert all the
"unfavorable" publicity has hurt
the union. Furthermore, they dis
pute the validity of the charges
against Mr.. Burns.
Evening star., 1948-07-28
|Anti.Yaden Faction
lin AFGE Nominates
z Of Candidates

The anti-Yaden faction in the
District AFL American Federation
of Government Employees scored a
victory last night when two of its
three candidates were nominated
for vice president posts in the ma
tional union. Nomination by the
District AFGE is tantamount to
election at the national AFGE
convention.
| In the first contest, Floyd P.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-06-01

MONTANA
ABSARoKEE, MarshaI-Welk Stores
ASHLAND, Hansen's Service
AUGUSTA, Monarch Lumber Co.
BAKER, Midland Coal & Lumber Co.
BELT, Marshan-Wells Stores
BIG SANDY, GiebeI Hardware
BIG TIMBE Loftsgaarden Pibs. q Htg.
BILLINGS, Westwood's Shop
BOHEMIAN, owenhouse Hardware
BOHEMIAN, Bozeman Sheet Metal Works
BRIDGER, AIdrich g. Company
BRoADUS, MarshaII-Wells Stores
BROADvIEW, Glenn Sonie Implement Co.
BUTTE, Butte Stove Repair
BROWNING, Sherburne Mercantile Co.
CIRCLE, 4. e. Miller
CASCADE, Matteson Lumber o..
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-06-01
Distributed by MARsHALL-WELLs Company VI
DEALERS SHOWN BELOW HAVE SKILLED PERS0|

CHOTEAU, Marshan-Wells Stores
COLUMBUS, e. M. Tompkins
CONRAD, City Hardware
CONRAD, MarshalI-WelIs Stores
CROW AGENCY, AIdrich & Company
TUT BANK, MarshaII-Wells Stores
CUSTER, Cross Service Station
DEER LODGE, Duval-WalIace Hdwe. Go.
DENTON, Montana Lumber & Hdwe. Co.
DILLON, Winn's, Inc.
BUTTON, Dutton Farmers Mach. Go.
DUPUYER, Dupuyer Service Station
EKALAKA, MarshalI-Well Stores
ENNIS, MarshaIl-Wells Stores
ETHRIDGE, Ethridge Implement Co.
EUREKA, Eureka Hardware
FAIRFIELD, Monarch Lumber Co.
FISHTAH, 8. b. enned
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-06-01

Marshall-Wells Stores
FORT BENTON, Missouri River Lunsber Co.
FROMBERG, Fromberg Hardware
GARDINER, W. A. Hall Co.
GEYSER, p. Petesch & Son
GLENDIVE, S ]. Daniel g. Sons
GRASS RANGE French Motor Co.
GREAT FALLS, ]. M. Charters Hardware
Geo. Smith
HAMILTON, NickePs Plbg., Htg. d App.
HARDIN, Eder Hardware Co.
HARDIN, Marshall Wells Stores
HARLOWTONg Marshan-Wells Stores
HARLOWTON, Montana Lbr. & Hdwe. %.
HELENA, Power Townsend Co.
HOBSON, Cowan Brothers
Delman Lumber Co.
HYSHAM, Treasure Lbr. 4 Hdwe O.
ISMAY, Mr.. E. A. Mcnamara
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-06-01
Montana Historical Sketches
Early Agriculture
By ANNA NICKOL

tired of fruitless drifting from strike
to strike, became interested m other
possibilities of this then unsettled
region. Permanent development of
the country, therefore, owed its in
ception to the gold rush, but soon
lost identity with it. Agriculture was
the answer to a great need.
Every journal of the period made
some reference to the problem of
providing food.
"Dick could not go bacon" wrote
Andrew Weikert. So Dick fished,
and they all ate fish, cooking dozens
of them for each meal, until fish
began to pail.
1--WE Jared sumptuously on bread
and beef; and coffee without sugar,
once a week." rejoiced another pio-
neer. But the employer who pro-
vided such fine food reimbursed
himself by paying his log-cutters
off N the spring with an Indian
pony each.
Miners were frequently reduced
to eating @meat straight" which
meant without even salt; and if they
found no game, they went hungry.
On one of the Stuart expeditions,
the four men ate a nestful of young
ravens.
Eggs Special Luxury
Henry Edgar, friend of Bill Fair
weather, was gleeful over being
served eggs from Salt Lake City
when his party was rumored to have
made a rich strike and their hosts
were anxious to find out where it
was.
1t was not that no pioneering had
been done agriculturally. The Jesuit
Fathers at st. Mary's mission had
proved early in the 1840's that grain,
vegetables and livestock could be
raised. They had introduced several
crops intended to supplement the
native roots. One of the missionaries
mentioned how Indians dug ap his
carrots and onions at night and COM
mented h~umorously that ali the
onions were neatly replanted the
next night.
In 1847 immigrants raised a suc-
cessful garden near the mission,
though their wheat, still in the milk
stage, froze to the ground on Aug.
IA.
Indians Raised Cattle
Indians, deprived as they were of
their buffalo by the influx of white
settlers, were raising cattle in the
Bitterroot valley, prior to 1850. The
mountain tribes had not enjoyed
complete freedom for their hunting
even before tn white invasion,
since stronger plains tribes kept
them on the defensive and frequent
ly in hiding.
But until missions were estab-
1ished among them, and for the first
few years after, they went out each
year to hunt in the Yellowstone val
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Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-06-01

THIS TANK STORES NEXT WINTERS on NOW
nsip svs ysvs winter oil deliveries n half by
storing I'll this hummer IN fhis hsovy-dvty oil
tonk - ysvn Tor . smoll pdes With each
Colsmon oil Heater. Con connect dirsA With
hsotsr...n no fuel 10 Gerry. A r<ei volvsI Ask
~ how yev con GET enc.