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Evening star., 1950-07-17
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

Q. What are loco weeds?-D. w. c.
A. The name '1oco," the Spanish word
for crazy" is given in the Western and
Southern States to several species Of
plants belonging to the vetch family
which affect horses. cattle and sheep that
eat them. In much the same way that the
use Of drugs affects human beings.
@. What was the specialist pay Of an
Army paratrooper during the last war?
Was he paid for each Jump or did he
draw specialist pay which was In addi-
ton to his base pay and overseas pay?
L. j. C.
A. Enlisted men received $50 extra pay
a month and officers received 500
extra a month. They were not paid
for each jump. Personnel were required
to make at least one pay" jump q
month to qualify for the extra pay.
Combat personnel were paid the extra
money in addition to the base and over
seas longevity pay.
@. Did Betsy Ross claim to have de-
signed the Stars and Stripes?-R. L. H.
A. The basis for the Betsy Ross legend
rests upon sworn affidavitS from her
descendants. They were made public
by William j. Candy, a grandson, in a
paper he read before the Historical
Society Of Pennsylvania in 1870. From
these affidavits it appears that Betsy
Ross did not claim to have originated
the design but suggested changes in
design when George Washington showed
her rough drawing OF the mag.
Evening star., 1950-07-17
Questions and Answers

ton of fact by writing The Evening Star
Information Bureau, 1900 street NV.
for return postage.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS =
EFFDERAL AID PROJECT NO,
EG m o10(o) INIT i

Notice is hereby given tina
scaled bids for the constructor
sc seth" the Improvement hereinafter
9 " will be received by
tbo State Highway Commission
o Cti0 Montana at the offices of
Gid Commission in Helena IN
til o.S0 A. NJ. on April Is, 1850:
- = bids being publicly opened
and read Immediately thereaf-
ter. .,o
ted consists of the grading, gra-
vel surfacing, plantmix oiling,
and the construction Of small
drainage structures on the Wy
oIa-North Section of the Wyo-
ming Line = Crow Agency Road
in Biz Horn County, beginning
at Survey Station 1865 98.6 in
Section 23, T. 7 S., R. IS E., and
extending 5.065 miles southerly
to Survey Station 1888 ~ $50 in
Section "A, T. 8 S., R. IS E.
The attention of bidders is
directed to the specifications
covering subletting or assigning
the contract.
In the performance of this
contract. the contractor will be
to pay the minimum
wage rates as described fully in
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the Special Provisions for this
Each PROPOSAL must be sub
mitted on a form and in an
envelope t. be provided for the
purpose, addressed to the state
Highway commission at Helena
and endorsed, Proposal for I'M
provemeat Federal Aid Project
No. Fl 1900, Unit /" '0'
No proposal will be consider
ed uplesS accompanied bv an
ier's check in an amount of at
least 90 OF the bid. A corpor-
ate surety bond will be reuuir-
ed for the faithful performances
of the contract.
Plans, specifications, forms of
contract and bond, proposal
bIankS, and full instructions are
on lille for examination and
may, be obtained at the office
the State Highway Commits
sion in Helena, Montana.
Plans and specifications are
also on file and may be exam
lned in the office of the Bu-
reau of Public Roads at Missou-
la, Montana.
The Commission reserves the
to reject any or all bids
and to waive technicalities as
may be deemed necessary in the
interest of the State. No bid
Will be considered except those
from contractors ascertained to
be experienced and responsible.
proposals may be rejected if
the evidence revealed by the
queStionnaire and sworn finan-
clal statement indicates that
the bidder is incapable of per-
the work contemplated.
Proposals may be rejected if
past work performed by the
bidder for the Commission has
been unsatisfactory from the
standpoint of workmanship or
progress, or if he has work I'M
der contract uncompleted which
may, in the judgment of the
e n d danger tn e
completion of the work
contemplated.
STATE HIGHWAY COMMIS
SION OF MONTANA
Lee M. Ford, Chairman.
P. G.. Poore,
Acting State Highway En-
gineer.
pub. April 10. 20)
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HARDIN II
NEWS
PLAN o PLAY

PLAN FOR PLAY
The senior class of Hardin
high school met Monday, April
8, to discuss plans for the SEN
ior play, "Uncle Fred Fits By"
to be given April 81.
Bonnie Buckner, senior preSi-
dent, presided. Committees ap-
pointed for the production were
as follows:
Stage crew, Robert Taylor,
Teddy Burroughs, Donald Per-
kins, Philip zier, Escoe Lewis;
publicity, Betty Redden, Alta
Roberts, Jean Steele, Joann
hammers; ushers, Mary Lou
Bentley, Mary Helen Swaby,
Jean Steele, Frances Brennan;
properties, Bonnie Buckner,
Glenda Leavitt, Jean Kern,
Catherine PaulSon.
Johnnie Shellabarger will act
as electrician and Alben Lam
ach will be in charge of cur
tain and sound effects.
ACHIEVEMENT TESTS
Achievement tests were given
in the high and junior high
schools Wednesday, April Is.
In the Junior high school, the
Stanford Achievement test was
given, ending at 3 p. m. During
the last period of the day a
movie was given in the gym
featuring highlights in the
world of sports during 1949.
In the high school, the test
given was the Iowa High School
Content examination for SEMI
ors and college freshmen. The
examination period lasted
throughout the entire morning,
with all three classes taking
the test. The high school stu
dent body also attened the
film at the gym.
A film entitled "Our Ameri-
ca, an inspirational and patri-
otto film showing many phases
of American life was presented
at the school Thursday morning
by Ray Morissette.
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said court in the courthouse in
the city of Hardin, Big Horn
County, State of Montana, has
been appointed as the time and
place for hearing said petition,
when and where any person
interested may appear and
contest the same, and show
cause, if any he has, why said
petition should not be granted.
DATED at Hardin, Montana,
this 9th day of April, A. D,
1850.
R. P. ROSS,
Clerk of the District Court.
BERT w. KRONMILLER,
Courthouse Building,
Hardin, Montana,
Attorney for Petitioner.
pub. April IS, 20, 30
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exhibit them, with the neces-
sary vouchers, within Ten (10)
month after the first publica-
ton of this notice, to the said
Executor at the office of it's at
torney, Bert w. Kronmiller
Courthouse Building, Hardin,
Montana, in the County of Big
Horn, State of Montana.
Dated at Hardin, Montana
April -, 1850.
The First Natl. Bank, a
banking corporation, of
Sheridan, Wyoming.
BY D. C. MEYER, Trust Off
Ger, Executor of the Estate of
Henry C. Stevens. Deceased.
BERT w.
Courthouse Building,
Hardin, Montana,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
pub. April 13, 20, 81, May A.
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Conduct Services
For Indidn Youth
By HT-H Correspondent

Lame Deer-Benedict, four
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Littlewhiteman, died at
his home on the Rosebud Creek
on Monday noon after an ILL
ness of one week.
He is survived by his parents,
two sisters, Annie and Mae, and
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1950-04-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate Of HENRY G. STEW
EMS, Deceased.
Notice is herby given by the
undersigned The First National
Bank, a banking corporation, of
Sheridan, wyoming, Executor of
the Estate of Henry C. Stevens,
deceased, to the creditors of
and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to
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SLAUGHTER LESS

Commercial slaughter in
Montana during February total
ed 1000 cattle, 500 calves, A.
900 hogs and 200 sheep and
lambs, according to the federal
bureau of agricultural econom-
les. The numbers are smaller
than those for January.
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NOTICE OF HEARING OF
PETITION FOR PROBATE OF
WILL

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
THE THIRTEENTH JUDICI-
AL DISTRICT OF THE STATE
OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR
FOR THE COUNTY OF BIG
HORN.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ES-
TATE OF SYLVIA PATTYN,
also known as SILVIE PATTYN,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that a
petition for the probate of the
will of Sylvia Pattyn, also
known as Silvie Pattyn, deceas-
ed, and for the issuance of Let
tiers Parliamentary to Charles
Pattyn, has been filed in this
court, and that Thursday, the
4th day of May, 1850, at the
hour of HOO o'clock A. M. of
said day, in the courtroom of
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LEGAL
NOTICE

An adjourned meeting tIa41 G Gou IN
tv Community H9SR Ea fhe com
alton at will be held in tb 5es court
House House, at 2 o'clock P: s M: APRIL era
End End 1850. All members are
urged to be present. oo,v
pub. April 6, 49, ~
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BEGIN CONSTRUCTION

w. L. Burns, employee of
Valley Implement Co., has
started construction of a 5-room
dwelling on Cody Avenue and
Eighth street. The structure will
be a frame house with full
basement.
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Hmdin Trbune-Herqld. Thursday. April Is. 1851

four brothers, Wayne, Thomas,
David, and Stephan. His mother
and sister, Mae, are patients at
the Sioux Sanitarium at Rapid
City, S. D.
Funeral services for the lad
were conducted at the home by
the Rev. Alfred Habegger and
burial was in the family plot on
the ranch.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1950-04-13

Early journalists were looked
upon as trouble-makers in the
seventeenth century.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1950-04-13

There were 80 German daily
newspapers in America in 1900.
Evening star., 1950-07-05
By EIeni
Fashion Editor

History always plays an impor-
tant part in fashion. Designers
continually turn to it for inspira-
ton and oftentimes stumble upon
an idea that may be incorporated
into q present-day design.
Occasionally they even impro-
wise on what has been done and
come up with something of real
value. Mrs. Sue Sherman, who is
the costume designer for the Ses-
quicentennial's symphonic drama
Faith of Our Fathers" which is
scheduled to be put on August s
in the Amphitheater in Rock
Creek Park, has been forced to
use a lot of the tricks up he:
sleeves" in designing the costumes
for the pageant-drama.
An outstanding national author
Evening star., 1950-07-05

| ity on historical dress design, Mrs,
Sherman is responsible for the $50
elaborate and authentic Early
American costumes that will be
used in Paul Green's new drama
Faced with the problems of fit
ting actors she had never seen,
and wardrobe for the production
that could withstand twice the
normal wear and tear of ordinary
garments. had her calling upon
her designing techniques and re-
sources.
Adjustability and variability
being foremost. she designed
sleeves that tie at the cuff. Any
actors arms therefore may be
adequately fitted. Tucks were
taken around the full skirts of
the feminine members of the cast,
which may be let down If the
casting director selects an actress
whose height demands it.
Wide sashes have been used to
take care of the variations in
figure sizes around the waist and
hips. The old-time covering. the
fichu. is used to cover up loose
and large neck openings. BY doing
this. actors can make quick
changes minus disturbing the
elaborate powdered wigs.
Two hard and fast rules Mrs.
Sherman has laid down are that
all materials must have a perma-
nent finish and be washable. All
seams must be double-sewn: ac-
tors in a hurry don't seem to
worry about their flnery as much
as they could.
Evening star., 1950-07-05
NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN?
From Mrs. o. H., Falls Church. J

/ From Mrs. O. H.. Falls Church,
I have problem and actually it
is none of my business, but it
worries me. Perhaps some Of the
readers could tell me what to do.
You see. right next door to me
a new house is being built. So far
the basement has been dug and
foundations laid. Now the dirt
that was dug up has been piled
UP around the sides. Each eve
ming after the workmen have
finished all the neighborhood chill
dren come and play there.
They slide down in the hole.
They play war and throw mud
balls around and do everything
that children do. Now that doesn't
bother me. What does is the fact
that there are a lot of big rocks
mixed in with the dirt that the
bulldozer took out. One of these
might come loose and a child
might be hurt.
Should I take action or just
turn the other cheek? I certainly
don't want to sit by and watch
something happen that might
hurt a child seriously. on the
other hand I don't want to boss
other peoples children around.
Most parents most likely don't
even know where their children
are.
What am I to do?
/ X
TO CLEAN ALUMINIUM.
From NJ. J. r., Vienna.J
To Mrs. F. D.. Washington: Your
question about your aluminium
pitcher and how to tighten the
inside recalls my experience with
machine made aluminium tum-
blers. They, too. turned dark
under certain conditions. I have
found two things that whiten
them: Sour milk and the powdered
soap that comes in a light blue
box. Soak over night or longer.
| X
VALUE OF QUILT?
/ fFrom E. J. S.. Washinoton.J
Can any of the readers tell me
where I can get an honest ap-
praisal of some handmade quilts?
I have some that my mother
would like to dispose of.
Evening star., 1950-07-05
MOTOR TRIP.
from Mrs. r. w. e..
Tnko71n Park !

To Mrs. M. E. H., Falls Church:
Concerning her trip to Pasadena: !:
We, with our nine-months' old
baby. returned to Washington
June l. having spent an enjoyable
trip to Los Angeles during the
month Of May. We took the
southernmost route going out, and
crossing the desert at the time
was very comfortable, except for
a stretch of 200 miles in dust
storm. Don't believe I would care
to take that route during August
though. We returned by way of
San Francisco, Reno, Salt Lake
City and Denver. It was during
the last Of May. so naturally it
was a little warmer going across
the desert. If we had to do this
during the hot summer months,
we would do our driving at night.
It took us longer to go north,
but I believe it was worth it.,
knowing we wouldn't have so
much desert ahead of us. and the
beauty and GOODNESS of the noun
tains were something also. We
averaged about $50 miles each
day. Some days we could drive
more and some days less. The
little ones get tired of too much
riding.
We stayed in motels, most of
them being quite comfortable. We
always made sure there was
plenty Of hot water. With a baby
that is important. Don't think
you will have any trouble getting
cold water. Each evening I would
boil some for the baby's use the
next day. Also gave him his bath
in the evening.
Have plenty Of things to en-
tertain your 20-months' -old with.
What a time I had keeping our
son occupied.
Hope this little bit that I have
been able to write will be of some
assistance to you in planning your
trip.
sx
SHRUNKEN WOOLENS?
(Front Mrs. G. c. B.. Washington.)
To c. s. F., Alexandria: Would
appreciate information about your
method of redeeming shrunken
woolens. as I have a child's snow
suite made Of Byrd cloth with a
knitted wool lining which was
washed In too hot water.
from Mrs. c. E. F., Takomd Park. J
c. S. F. of Alexandria has a
method for redeeming shrunken
woolens. please let me know what
can do with new sweater which
I have washed. I thought I had
all the water luke warm. I have
two more. one a nylon but both
are white sweaters. What is best
to do? I don't care about dry
cleaning. I don't believe they
get all the dirt out.
Evening star., 1950-07-05

Fold bite-size pieces of doughnut
and slivered roasted almonds into
whipped cream. Chill several
hours before serving.
Evening star., 1950-07-05

Mrs Sue Sherman is shown adjusting sleeve on one
Of the costumes to be by member Of the SYM
phonc pageant drama, Faith of Our Fothers to be pre-
sened August s. This garden pory frock Of the
many to be in the featuring gala garden pory
held at Mount Vernon Softly ooored prints in sheer fobcs
used to suggest the Towering setting and the spring
time otnosphere
Evening star., 1950-07-05
Readers Clearing House
Conducted BY BETSY cAsWELL
Conducted by BETSY CASWEl
PIERRE. s. OAK.

From Mrs. M. X. w., Bethesdd.)
I lived in Pierre for over az
years around 1926 and remember
ing how nice place it was to live
in at the time, ! am sure progress
has been made there and that it
is still better. 1t Is the Capital
city Of South Dakota and for a
small city, its population contained
an unusual number of well edu-
Gated business and professional
people. The weather is very cold
in the winter, but there Is a lot
of sunshine. The two hotels are
the Pierre Hotel and the Locke
Hotel, both catering to transients
as well as to small housekeeping
apartments. There was interest in
music as displayed by the activities
Of ladies music club which had
existed for many years.
One will come in contact with
Indians often as there is a Gov
ernment Indian School in Pierre
and Indian parents often come to
town to visit them and pitch their
tents on the outskirts of the city.
so 1t Is very picturesque. A few
Indians would trade their bead
work for grocery and other sup
plies so they could be bought in
stores at times. Indian reserva-
tionS are scattered over South
Dakota. (Sioux Indians.)
Across the Missouri River, on
which Pierre is located, was one
of the worlds largest buffalo
ranches and If it is still there, one
can buy buffalo steaks in season.
For vacation trips, it is suggested
that trips be made out of Pierre to
the Bad Lands in Southern South
Dakota and to the famous Black
Hills in Western South Dakota.
When ! lived there, most of the
transportation to the Western part
Of the State was by ferry across
the Missouri River and life in the
Western part was far behind that
of the East. but since the build
ing of five big concrete bridges
across the river Tin the designing
and construction of which my
husband assisted life in the West
ern part of the State has moved
forward and travel has been i'm
proved.
There was a very friendly at
titude and one felt it did not mat
ter so much what you were as to
what you are.
Note: st. Mary's Hospital has a
102-bed capacity approved by the
American College of Surgeons,
and with accredited school of
nursing. There are churches of
all denominations and many Scan
danavian residents.
would like to hear Of the read
er's reactions when she gets there.
Evening star., 1950-07-05
STORING CLOTHES?

from Mrs. H. S., Arlington.)
am bride of three months
and am now faced with problem
that seems to have never bothered
me before. probably because my
mother did it for me. and that is
what is the best way to store win
ter suites in the summer? What
kind of bags are best? We don't
have a cedar closet.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15

years leftover candles, which are
done by melting the old ones over
low heat. Gelatine molds may be
used to give different shapes or big
thick candles can be made by US
ing a milk carton as form. After
the wax hardens, cut away the car
ton and insert the wick from the
old candle. This may be done by
forcing the wick in with an ice
pick which has been heated or
placing the wick in the center Just
before the candle hardens.
An inverted Christmas tree ball
turns into a tiny vase for sprigs
of holly or other green's. It may be
set off with foil paper cut in the
shape of a star, with the Christ
mas tree ball held upright in the
center with household glue.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
England To Print
Encyclopedia

London -(P)- The Encyclopedia
Britannica, which originated in
Britain, is going to be printed here
again for the first time since 1911.
1t has been published in Chicago.
The Is volumes are expected to
be printed here by next summer.
John Armitage, London editor of
the encyclopedia, said the printing
Of 10000 sets of the new edition
''is the biggest printing job ever
attempted in this country"
Each set contains $4,000, 900
words and the publication Of 10000
sets will require 420 tons Of paper
nearly 100 pounds to each set.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
Xmas Celebration
Ideas Are ExpOunded

The secret of Christmas enter
tanning is to keep it simple and
plan ahead of time, according to
Mrs. Maybelle Long, Sussex Conn
ty Home Demonstration Agent.
Plan for decorations and entertain
ment that the whole family can
share.
In planning entertainment for
Christmas parties, it is nice to give
some of the old games a new holi-
day twist. Use your imagination
and have the courage to he differ
ent. A favorite old game changed
about for Christmas will add spice
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15

Reports on plans for the annual
Christmas party we're given. The
party will be held on December Is.
The next regular meeting of the
club will be held on January 8th.
The Sunshine Glass of Wesley
Methodist Church held the annual
Christmas party in Jones Memorial
Hall, last week. Members exchang-
ed gifts and participated in a speci-
al program.
Mrs. Ruth Porter Minner presid-
ed at the brief business session, in
which officers for next year were
nominated and elected. They were:
Mrs. Pauline Mustard, president;
Mrs. Sarah Short Stevenson, vice
president; Mrs. Inez Best, secretary
and Mrs. Mary Catherine Hudson,
treasurer.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
CHRONICLE MILFORD DELAWARE FRIDAY DECEMBER 15 1850

to the occasions. For example.
Musical Chairs" can be called "A
Christmas Shopping Tour" and,
accompanied by "Jingle Bells" it
becomes a brand new holiday game.
If invitations are sent for a Christ
mas party, it will be more fun, if
the invitations are written in verse
on paper candy canes. These can
be cut in miniature jigsaw puzzles
and the party will start when mem
bers open their mail.
With large group, plan a relay
contest requiring each member to
string ten grains of popcorn and
one cranberry. You may also have
circle games. One favorite is known
as pass the SNOWFALL" This is
played in a circle with ball made
of cotton which is passed very
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15

Whatever you do in entertaining,
be calm, be happy, and make your
guests happy. Many suggestions
for celebrating Christmas are found
in the leafiet Quick Easy Ideas for
Celebrating Christmas" Anyone
interested in having a copy of the
leafet which is free, may contact
Mrs. Maybelle Long, Sussex COun-
ty Home Demonstration Agent,
GEORGETOWN.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15

quickly around the circle. At a Civ
en- signal, passing stops. The per-
son having the ball is required to
pay penalty. For the first offense,
he must get down on one knee;
for the second, he must put his
right arm behind him; for the
third, he must kneel on both knees
with both arms behind him. The
passing may be suspended by a
signal such as stopping of music
or blowing a whistle. The fun of
the game depends largely upon
quick playing, intervals of varying
length and signals that are sharp
and decisive.
Decorations can be simple and
may bring in all members of the
family, says Mrs. Long. Fancy
candles may be made from lasI
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15
Lonk BEFORE Leaning

Investigate a new diving place
beforehand for rocks and obstacles,
and recheck every season. Never
dive in the dark. The swimming
pool may be dry. The tide at the
beach may be low.
Milford chronicle., 1950-12-15

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