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The Independent-Record, Friday, January 14, 1944 Independent-Record State News Miles City Flier Is Reported Killed in Action Elks Will Place Star In Honor of Lieutenant McBride Miles City, Jan. City Klks will place their first gold star for an air ace. U. Orval McBride. a member of local lodge, is formally reported now as killed in action.

He had been listed as missing, some time ago. Lieutenant McBride and his wife resided here several years ago. He was foreman of the local CCC camp. The couple had two little girls, one born after her father went overseas. Lieutenant McBride is known to have crashed, presumably on an island 'n the South Pacific.

Formerly Regarded as Farmland Pest, Fanweed May Be Rich Oil Source Through Efforts of Montana Youth Hozcman, Jim. thought fanwerd on the Coplon ranch was one of those things created to harass farmers and spoil cow's milk. That is, everybody but young John R. Clopton. He i anything growing in such abundance must have a use.

In high school young Clopton puzzled about fan- weed. He took the problem with him to Pennsylvania State college where he fiddled with fanwced in the chemistry laboratory. Then lie a a and to work on fan weed in earnest. One of his i was that the noxious plant has a high oil content, a factor particularly useful in wartime. Now John II.

Clipton, who piled fanweed on his father's farm near here, is directing a $35,000 war production project at Chicago's Armour institute. Its object is to determine the commercial uses of the weed which Clopton already has proved a potential oil source. State Briefs Improvements Coming In School Plans As Result of Shifts Missoula. Jan. educational programs of millions of American boys and girls are bping revised because of war conditions, and education is being swept by a wave of enthusiasm for skills.

Dean Walter A. An- flprson and Dr. Edward A. Krug of thc Montana State university school of education report in a recent publication of the National Education association. Ahead, in the opinion of these two educators, lie some prospects for improvements in education, sonic grave dangers.

They expressed the opinion a skills can best be taught "in i a i to problems and projects of real and immediate concern to thc pupils, instead of being isolated and detached from life." Townsend Bureau liromi to Retire Townsend, Jan. a I the firm of Earl W. Brown and Son. will take on the new name ot Neifert-White company by i ue of a deal made recently whereby Mr. Brown and son sold their lumber and hardware business to D.

W. Neifert of Kalispell and H. G. White of Cut Bank. Thc new owners will ar- i ive to actively conduct the business of the firm on that date.

Earl W. Brown, who lias been in ihc and hardware business for many years will retire active business. His son, a Brown, other member of thc firm, left Townsend a few vpars ago to take over a in Anacortes, Wash. Ann i son, Frank Brown, who has associated with the firm for three years, resides here. Prepare for Hall Garrison Raines has been appointed chairman of thc Broadw a county committee to have i a i of Ihc arrangements for i lip president's a a i a a which is scheduled to be held at the Townsend a i i Satu a evening, Feb.

5. Patients admitted to the Broadw a clinic and hospital were Lois surgical. Jan. 11. Mrs.

llenderickson of White Sulphur Springs, surgical, Jan. Mrs. Mary Thate of Three Forks was dismissed from the hospital Jan. 11. Pultons Are Honored Harlowton--Forty members of the American Legion and its auxiliary attended a dinner honoring Mr.

and Mrs. Dee A. Patton, who are leaving Harlowton for Dillon, where he has been transferred as manager by the Mountain States Telephone company. Patton, who has been manager for the company for the last 10 years, has a tenure i the Mountain States Telephone company of more than 23 years and was employed at Glasgow, Glendive. Miles City and other points before coming to Harlowton.

During their residence here the Fattens have been prominent in civic, lodge and church affairs. Music Director Is Bride Big Timber Miss Helen Buker, music director in the Sweet Grass county high Quarantine Is Lifted and Dr. Charles R. Harmison of Decoration Is Presented Billings (ff) Maj. Floyd Cudgel of the Great Falls army air base presented Mrs.

Elizabeth R. Foster of Billings with the distinguished flying cross for her son, Sgt. Gene L. Foster, who was killed while serving, with "extraordinary achievement," as a Flying Fortress waist gunner. Sergeant Foster lost his life while participating in a raid over Europe, the war department reported.

Minister Declares Understanding Is Vital to World Moral Law Provides Guide for All In Quest of Peace a i a of moral laws always brings disaster to a i the Rev. C. R. Miller told the Hamilton Woman's club at a recent session. An international regard for these laws is vital to world peace, he declared.

"There must Tie more open understanding, less secret diplomacy. Military establishments for the preservation of peace must be internationally controlled in the interests of all and not for a selfish balance of power. Freedoms belonging to the individual and to the a i must be preserved, but these should not encroach on the rights and privileges of other in- i i a and nations. Ideologies must be a i to the test of moral law and to their effect upon other nations," Rev. Miller said.

Margaret A. Evans, Ovando Pioneer, Passes in Missoula MlgBOulu, Jan. Margaret A. Evuns, 82. died hero.

Born in South Wales, she came to America as an i a i her parents, who settled in Denver Colo. She muri'icd R. C. Kvans in 18SS. He died hero in 1934.

Thr a i came to a in 1 3 removing to Missoula in i i arc three a ters, Mrs. a Sharp of Miss Mrs. Helen Edshill of Ash- White Sulphur Springs The Moaghcr a i board mot at i (Jcorgc UliiK, a i a presiding. K. P.

of Hozcman, livestock specialist, addressed Hie as i i on a a i Other present were Recreation Center For Anaconda Youth Is Planned Anaconda, a movement has begun hero to provide a recreation center for young people. More than 100 citizens, representing 30 or more organizations, are engaged. Sid (i. Stewart has been named of the finance com- W. Lucas of Kingling, An- Mrs.

T. F. dreas a of Lcnnpp. creek i H. Rader and R.

A. Adams ot Sheep from visiting a and Mrs. A i Jones of Fort Logun and K. R. Teague of Seattle; six sons, Oscar N.

of and Carl O. Hanson of White Sul- Honner, Daniel H. of Ovando, Al- Springs, fred Aaron and Edward C. of Oildalc, and Richard of a Trairie, Alberta, Canada; 30 grandchildren and 11 great- a i her parenlB, Mr. and Mrs.

C. E. Dyer of Hillsdalc, Wash. Tour Is Called 8ucc0M Sidney--The lamb tour Monday was considered ont of the most successful held In thU community. An extensive survey of feeding facilities In the valley was made.

A banquet In evening was attended by more than 300 men. Earl BJork, former Richland county agent thu main speaker of the evening. Buffe Father Hears From His Son In Enemy Prison Butte, Jan. Louis B. Remark, held prisoner by the A Wetherell, superintend- Japanese the ipplnes writes commissioners i of the W.

S. S. and Y. P. his a Fre Remark, that Meagher have awarded tract for burial of poor to J.

Garrison Raines of the nor's rt a ry of Townsend. 011- to on- i-ailroad, has returned from Hannibal, where he and Mrs. Wetherell and children spent Christmas. is well. He became a prisoner when Bataan fell.

A brother Julius R. Remark, is in the navy. Biff Sandy Honored Big Sandy--The lunch project in Big Sandy schools has been i chosen for survey, among a small number in the state. The survey will be conducted by the FDA. Meals are served here at a charge of 10 cents.

Boulder News Chicago were married in Chicago on Jan. 3. Dr. Harmison Is engaged in war research work in protein chemistry for the Armour laboratories in Chicago. He visited here last fall.

Mrs. Harmi- Billings (JP)-- A a a i order, issued because of discovery of the Oriental fruit moth, has been rescinded in Importations of numerous species of nursery slock until April 1, Inspector R. E. Bancroft of the son will continue her work in the state horticulture department re- local high school for the year. Goes to Enter Army Benchland Jack Valentine lias left for Salt Lake City to enter the army.

WM. S. WALKER Painter Paperbanger Decorator Using FULLER PAINTS They Last 11 N. Park Ave. Tel.

759 THERE IS A FUTURE FOR YOU IN 1944 If you take a commer- mercial course. Call 253 for information. HELENA BUSINESS COLLEGE I'rotcrt Those Treasured Furniture Pieces With GLASS TOPS A protective Glass Top for thnt Coffee Table, End Table or Desk will protect It ngaln.st scratches and stains. Wo can fit any size table or desk top. HELENA GLASS AND PAINT CO.

8 West Lawrence Ph. 3O40 Jui-y Finally Rounded "Up Lewistown (JP) A previous abortive attempts, district court attaches said had a 65- member jury panel--sufficient to choose a to sit in the Pete Buchak murder trial. Because of manpower shortages Fergus county had been unable to obtain a venire large enough from which to pick a Jury. Buchak is charged with i i a neighbor. Mrs.

Roy McDonald, several months ago. ported. He said the Oriental i moth attacks a species of trees from west and midwest areas. Shot Hits Hunter Sidney--Harvey Larson, an employe of the Holly Sugar cor- a acc.dentally Injured Soldier IVho Served On KKkii Visits Boulder Relatives Boulder. Jan.

Wilho M. Salmi visited at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Jacobson. He has just returned from Kiska, where he served with the mountain troops a i over the island after 10,000 Japs had fled.

Several men in his i were lost and injured from booby traps. Private Salmi brought home many interesting souvenirs. While on the island the men had a catch salmon and trout which was quite a treat to them. On the return trip to the United States in November the men i sighted a ship in distress off the coast of Kodiak. The ship was cut in half and was tossing on Xnmed to Assist Board Big Timber--Miss Lois Thompson, local welfare worker, has been named to assist the local selective service board in a new program to insuie more a consideration and classification i and Mrs.

Ed Krcbshack. of all persons inducted into the armed forces. James J. Lacklen is Ordered to Active Duty while i coyotes. Upon fir-1 the waves.

Seventeen men rescued, but one boatload had been lost before they got to them. TFC Salmi weais the i star and bronze ribbon for serving in the Asiatic American theater of war. He left for Colorado for reassignment a a 2 0 a lough. inpr at a coyote, thc shot hit a lock and flew back in Larson's face, tearing away part of the the side of his face and in- i the left eye. Return to Xew Jersey Sidney--Petty i Clare I Ivrensback and his wife have re' turned to X.

where he is stationed, a spending a a his parents, Mr. the chairman of the Sweet Grass county a board. Mrs. A'auv Is Buried Sidney--Funeral services were held here for Mrs. A A.

Vaux who died Monday after a lingering illness. Surviving are her a a daughter, Mrs. S. A. Anderson of Sidney, and two grandchildren.

Mr. and Vaux were among the first residents of this vicinity and lived here for more a 35 years. They played a large part in i i up the city of Sidney and in the promotion of industry in the Lower Yellowstone valley. Washington (7P) a i i Morris of i i has been ordered to active as a first i a in the a i medical corps, the war department announced. Stars as Skater Livingston--Mary Rolfson.

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rolfson of Wauwatosa, is becoming a national headliner as a figure skater. Her father was born in Park county, the son of Martin Rolfson, a pioneer stone contractor. Oil Is Discovered Great Falls AI a mond, i of the Montana Oil a said the Ordnance company, a Minneapolis i i i had struck oil on a discovery well at Gage, about 12 miles from Former Resident Passes Big Timber--Mrs.

Leroy W. Beam, i of a former high school principal here for many 12, years, died in El Monte, Calif. For some time she had been suffering a heart ailment. Departs 1'or Camp Anaconda--Pvt. Billy L.

Davidson has returned to an Oregon army camp after a spent with relatives in this state. His mother, Mrs. Florence White, resides here. His wife is in eastern Montana. Mrs.

June Holmes Pnsscs Victor--(fP)--Mrs. Ann Holmes, fiS, a Bitter Root v.illey resident for many years, died at her homo today. Three sons and two daughters survive. F. H.

Cavill Rites. Held Harlowtnn Funeral services for Fred H. Cavill. 72, pioneer resident of the Barber community, southeast of here, were conducted in Grace Lutheran church in Barber by the Rev. Orin Thompson of Harlowton.

Rirhey Soldier Wounded Washington--(fP)--PFC Samuel Trcftz, son of Chris Treftz of Richey, has been wounded in action in the Mediterranean area, the war department announced. Hamilton Carpenter Dies Erickson, 77, early-day Hamilton carpenter, died at an Anaconda hospital. His widow, three sons and two daughters survive. Ixmcpinc Marino Killed Washington-- --Tho navy department, announced a Marine Sgt. James R.

Atkins, son ot Richard L. Atkins, of Loncpine, has been killed In action. Home on Furlough Goldstone--Wayne Fields has been here spending a. leave from Parragut, Idaho, naval training station. Work to Be Resumed Livingston--Work at the local airport will be resumed as soon as weather permits, a go-ahead order having been received from WPB officials in Helena.

DOR Tall Belief Some superstitious people In the southwestern United States, to prevent a dog from straying, cut off Its tail and bury it the doorstep. They believe the dog will never stray far from its tail. Airplane "Lift" Two-thirds of the i of an airplane's wings is produced by a partial vacuum created anove the wings, and the other one-third results from pressure under the wings. Boulder Briefs Cary and Roy A a i a have returned from Long Beach, Calif where they were called by the death of their sister, Mrs. Bessie Riedel.

Sgt. Bill a i who is a tioned at I i a Town. visited at the J. B. Moore home here and at the home of his grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. John Wallin in Basin. Sergeant Wallin is spending a short with his parents in Bozeman. He was accompanied to Boulder by his a Gus Wallin of Port A gclos, and his sister, Elsie, ot Bozeman. The Boulder fire department had another testing of thc new siren Sunday.

The siren was moved off the building to a lower position on a near-by post. The a is i i positions for thc siren to get best results. PFC Leonard Vosburgh has been i a few days lough here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W.

Vosburgh. He Wednesday for his camp at San Luis Obispo, where he is stationed. He was accompanied to by his parents and also by his sister, Miss Viola Vosburgh of Helena. MUSCULAR Johnson's Red Cross Plaster helps relieve backaches and other muscular aches and pains, for these reasons-- MrtalM wd adds to body hMt ProvMw prestm support. Applto mild mwRortfcn wtthwrt odor or dangw of solM dothkif.

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