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0 , • • Vet V‘I‘ 341 9 'GP RIR wit THEM! BUY MORE WAR PONDS VOLUKR =XVI OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF CARTER COUNTY EXALAHA (Carter County), MONTANA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1964 *MIN itrfil BUY MORE WAR B NUMBER MI News of the Week From Montana's State Capitol By Barry L. Carbon United Pre m Staff Correspondent Helena—f UP)—The Montana Su- preme Court contempt case of George Niewoehner, White Sulphur Springs attorney, may be carried into the 1945 legislative assembly for an investiga- tion by Montana's law makers. The proceeding, unprecedented in Montana legal history and now in its eleventh week, was the principal topic of discussion In the Capitol corridors this week. Politicos were saying that instead of quieting down after the Nov. 7 general election, the case was flaring hotter and embroiling the tra- ditionally non-partisan supreme court In a political mess, One prominent newly -elected sen- ator was reported to be preparing a resolution asking that the matter be investigated by the legislative body to determine how political the supreme court is becoming. Associate Justice Claude F Morris, who has stood alone against the other four members of the court throughout the case, maintaining Niewoehner's innocence. said he would appeal to the legislature for a judgment in the mat- ter \if ray righta as an associate Just- ice of Montana continue to be ignored.\ Morris lest Friday requested Chief Justice Howard A. Johnson to explain why Morris' dissent from the majority order Convicting Niewoehner was being held from filing. In a registered letter to the thief justice, who wrote ths majority opin- ion finding Niewoehrier guilty, Morris asked Johnson to inform him at once why the dissent was being held on Johnson's desk instead of being filed. The dissenting justice said that he inquired of clerk of the court Prank Murray why his dint had not been Mad and thee *irreg. nsidisd Was the gag rule adopted some time ago to the' effect that no dissent of a judge should be filed until a copy of it was served upon the justice prepar- ing the majority opinion\ Publication of Morris' letter by the United Press brought a sharp rebuke from the other court members who is- sued a statement the following day that Morris was trying \internal dif- ferences within the ssourt . by radio and newspaper.\ The statement said that \it is the purpose of the majority of the justices to keep the court within its proper sphere as a judicial rather than a political body.\ adding that Morrris' attack on Johnson was \Inaccurate \ \Although the offices of the justices are near each other.\ the statement said \Morris has not requested of the chief justice or of any other justice that his dissent be released\ The court said it was preparing a supplemental opinion to be released with the dissent, since in some few instances,\ it Me not confined itself to the issues and \the court has been called upon to strike objectionable matter.\ Morris has consistently opposed the high court's majority actions through- out the proceeding, which reached its climax last week when Niewoehner was found guilty and fined $250 Morris has maintained Niewoehners right in attempting to correct the court min- utes to show that Associate Justice Leif Erickson was absent from his duties in violation of law for a total of 147 days in 1941 and 1943 Erickson, the democratic nominee for governor at the time Niewoehner attempted to file his motion, was de- feated by Sam C Ford, the republican incumbent, who begins has second term Jan. 1 The majority, in finding Niewoehner guilty of contempt, held that certain charges in his motion dealing with Erickson's $50 -per -day extra salary as referee on the national railway adjust- ment board were \inserted for polit- ical purpossee and to influence the outcome of the election.\ WAR CHEST CONTRIBUTIONS Mrs. Mary Censer. $10: Clifton Sher- rill, Ridgway. $10, Johnston f3chool, Hilda Johnston teacher, Ridgway, $104.14; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Brewster, $5; Ekalaka Home Demonstration Club. $5. The Gospel Tabernacle presented its Christmas program last Thursday night under the direction of Mrs. Lee L,avell. Generous treats were given to those present at the close of the pro- gram. Sad news came Christmas day to Mrs Leslie Boggs in word of the death of her nephew, Duane Hart. 21, killed in action on Leyte. The nephew was the ,on of her sister, now deceased. and A. E. Hart. residents of the Big Hill district, who left here in 1918 A young- er brother. 19. Is In the service. Recomputation of S.S. Insurance Benefits Cad W. Bruner, manager of the Billings office of the Social Security Board, explained the effect of the board's announcement that upon re- quest it will re -calculate the amount of old -age and survivors insurance ben- efits available to once -retired workers to include credit for wages received since the benefits were first claimed. \This actions\ Mr. Bruner said, \is Intended to take into account the fact that many workers past the age of 65, who have retired and drawn benefits, have gone back to work since the coun- try started its preparation for war. Originally, these workers by filing a claim set their benefits so that they could not be moved up or down. But they returned to work unexpectedly, and generally have received higher wages than they received before. The board has therefore announced that, in order to meet the intent of the law, their benefits may be recomputed in order to credit towards monthly re- tirement benefits the wages they re- ceived after they had once filed a claim.\ Approximately 150 workers in the Billings area who are past age 65 and have received some benefits under social security have had their pay- ments suspended and probably will benefit from the board's decision, Mr. Bruner said. To prevent confusion or misunder- standing, Mr. Bruner issued the fol- lowing cautions: 11) Increased benefits will be avail- able only to workers 65 or older, who have claimed benefits and who subse- quently have worked in jobs covered by the social security act, and, generally. at higher pay than their former aver- age monthly wage. The benefit amounts of widows, orphans or aged parents whose benefits were based on wages up to the time of an insured worker's death cannot be changed (2) Benefits) will be re -calculated up- on inquest af twftdiary 13) The announcement does not mean that any person may receive benefits shile working in jobs covered by the law The law provides that ben- efits may be suspended for any month In which the beneficiary makes more than $1499 on a covered job. (41 There is no need for anybody who has been working in covered em- ployment after he filed a claim for a re -computation of his benefits as long as his pay stays as high as his average monthly wage between January 1. 1937. and the date he filed his claim On the other hand, if his pay starts going down—as a result of illness, reduced hours, lass of his Job or for ans other reason, the worker who is 65 or older should consult the nearest office of the social security board at once The Billings office of the Social Se- curity Board Ls located at 221 Pratt Building, 2819 First Avenue North In time. Mr. Bruner pointed out. the new ruling will prove beneficial to many workers who attain age 65 and face the passibility that reduced pay. no matter what the cause'. may result In reduced benefits Its the past, he said, some of these workers hate chosen to \freeze' their benefit amounts In filing a claim, even though they in- tended to keep on working That pro- tected them against any drop in the benefit, but it also prevented any in- crease. The net effect Is that a worker, upon reaching age 65 may • peg\ his benefit so that it will not be reduced but can be increased on the trasis of his future work record GRADE SCHOOL OPERETTA On the evening of December 21 the second and third grades of the Ekalaka public school presented a Christmas operetta titled \A Girl Who Had No Birthday\ at the high school auditor- ium. Main parts were taken by Regina Stuart. James Larson, Shirley Rich- mond, Arlene Jensen. Bertha Lovell, Ralph Pierce. hal Taylor. Georgia Cos- grove and Geraldine Welch The pro- gram was directed by Mrs. Maxine Hughes teacher of the two grades. The chorus was made up of the re- maining pupils of the second and third grades. A choral reading called \The Bakery Shop.\ given by 16 pupils, was pre- sented with unusual aptitude by the children. This was followed by a group of eight who sang \Santa Claus Ls Coming To Town, - and \A White Christmas - with an alacrity seemingly far beyond their years. Six girls of the school gave a jumping drill that took down the house with their hearty ap- plause. In aU the program was considered a wonderful success and Mrs Hughes and her pupils are to be congratulated on the fine quality of the mu.sic and the manner in which the entertain- ment was presented Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Renshaw and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Anderson and two sons spent Christmas day with Mrs. Jeannie Anderson in Baker. REVISED RATES APPLY TO ALL WAGES PAID AFTER JAN. 1 The revised rates for withholding in- come tax from wages, provided by the individual income tax act of 1944. ap- ply to all wages paid by an employer to his employees on and after January 1, 1945, regardless of when the wages were earned, Lewis Penwell, collector of internal revenue, explained. Under the new law, for example, any wages earned in December, but not paid to the employee until January 1 or Later, are subject to the new with- holding rates. On the average, about the same amount of tax will be withheld under the new rates as was withheld under the old rates. However, since the rates were revised to adjust each employee's withholding more closely to his annual income tax, in individual cases the withholding may be either more or less than before. Collector Penwell further explained that the withholding receipt, Form W-2 t Rev for 1944 to be given by employers to all employees by January 31. 1945. must show all wages actually paid dunng 1944. together with the amount of income tax withheld during the calendar year. If any wages earned in December are not paid to the employee until January 1, or later, such wages must not be included on the 1944 withholding re- ceipt, he said Inasmuch as practically all wage earners who may use these receipts as their 1944 returns file re- turns on the basis of income received during the year. the inclusion in the receipt of any wages not actually paid In 1944 would result in incorrect re- turn. FATAL HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS INCREASING IN MONTANA Helena—Death still rides the high- ways of Montana, and worst of all.' fatal accidents are on the increase Fifteen persons were killed in traffic accidents here In Montana during the month of November, and so far this month, December 16, there have been ten people killed. Practically all of these accidents can be charged to win- ter weather, but the primers cause in ever: case is lark of reasonable caution on the part of eithete the victim or some other person Too much speed on icy roads. driving with frost-cosered windows anti wind- shields, pedestrians crossing Icy streets without stopping to think that a car can't stop on snow or ice covered pave- ments.—the best, in fact, the only way to avoid these trill& accidents Is to be ea ref id Don't drne faster than road condi- tions and visibility warrant: don't drive onto railroad crossings without looking, don't start across a slippery' street lintel you are sure you can do so in safety, don't step off of the curb and stand in the street while waiting for the latht, to change—approaching carsma v not be able to stop GLENN E. FRYE RECEIVES SILVER GUNNER'S WINGS Glenn E Frye. husband of Mrs Ethel Marie Frye. son of Mrs. C F Caisoll. Melaka, was given his silver gunner's wings' and promoted to the grade of corporal when he completed the flexible gunnery course for radio men at the 'Yuma. Arizona, army air field this week Prior to his training in flexible gunnery. Corporal Frye grad- uated from, the radio operators and mechanics school, Sioux Falls, S I) He LI a graduate of Malin high school Maim. Oregon, Laura Mae Shelden, youngest daugh- ter of Mr and Mrs R. B. Shelden, is home for the holiday vacation Miss Shelden who has been in training t - t , . cadet nurse at the Miles City hospital. will go to Utah upon her return to take her final six months study at the Brigham army hospital at Brisaam City. RED CROSS SUPPLIES FOR AMERICAN POW IN JAPAN Washington—Unloading of the first shipment of American Red Cross relief supplies received in Japan since 1943 and completion of plans for distribu- tion to American and Allied prisoners of war, were announced recently by Basil O'Connor. national chairman. Plans for distribution included send- ing 15 per cent of the total cargo or approximately 45,000 parcels and pro- portionate amounts of other supplies to prisoners of war and civilian internees in the Philippine Islands. Supplies for captive Americans in Japan proper were to be distributed in November Announcement of these developments followed receipt at American Red Cross National Headquarters of the plan for distribution from the Japan- ese delegate of the International Com- mittee of Red Cross. Supplies unloaded at Kobe, Japan, Ire:aided 300.000 American and Cenad- ian Red Cross standard food parcels as well as clothing, medicine, and other supplies. This was the first ship- ment sent from the United States to the Far East via a Russian port, and, like the two earlier shipments made by other routes, supplies from the British and American Red Cross soci- eties will be pooled for Allied prisoners of all nationalities. The food parcels in this shipment were specially prepared to include more protein and less starch than those sent to Germany. as escaped prisoners from the Far East have reported a dispro- portionate amount of starch in the Japanese rations. The shipment via Russia came as a result of months of negotiation involv- ing the governments of the United States. Russia. and Japan regarding ale conduct guarantees and other problems of shipment PRODUCTION CREDIT ASS'N. STOCKHOLDERS WILL MEET More than 300 farmers and stockmen from five counties are expected to at- tend the annual meeting of the Miles City Production Credit Association in Miles City on Monday. January 8, 1946 Sessions will be held at the Elks Home, starting at 10 00 am. Lunch will be .eryeci at noon at the Met Cafe Production of food in 1945 to meet war needs. assistance to returning war veterans interested in farming, the outlook for agriculture in postwar years, and the increase in capital stock ownership by association members, are among subjects to be discussed during the meeting. R A Grant secretary - treasurer. said The terms of two directors expire this year and an election will be held to fill these pasts Joe Kirby, associa- tion vice president, and Mr. Grant will make their annual reports on progress of the cooperative agency C R. Arnold, production credit commissioner of Kan - S/13 City. and A B Robertson, vice president of the Production Credit cor- poration of Spokane, will address the meeting. The Miles City Production Credit association was organised in 1934 and since that time has made S11.000.000 in loans to farmers and stockmen in Custer. Carter, Garfield, Powder River and Rosebud counties, Mr Grant said During this same 11 -year period, mem- bers have increased their ownership of association stock to $61,900. A local farmer controlled cooperative, the as- sociation's goal also is 100 per cent local farmer -ownership Private David Morgan who was re- ported through The Eagle last week as being stationed in New Orleans Ls in reality located in Panama The com- munication was merel!, sent through the postmaster at New Orleans Miss Nellie Brantley, who has cler- ical employment in Washington, D C. ram. , at the week end to spend her holiday vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and It4rs Berley Brantley. Capitol Soldier Fights With Infantry In Italy With the Filth Army, Italy—Pfc. Maurice T. Ovens of Capitol is fight- ing with the 363rd Infantry regiment in the current Florence -Bologna offen- sive in Italy, The regiment is part of the 91st \Powder River\ division with Lieutenant Mark W. Clarke Fifth Army. The 363rd entered combat in Italy last July 4 north of the Cathie, river on right flank of the 34th \Red Bull\ division, to which it was then attached. The regiment rejoined the 91at In- fantry division south of Chlanni, where it experienced one of its roughest bat- tles. A battalion of the 363rd captured Hill 634, four miles southwest of Chi- anni, and repelled a number of savage enemy counterattacke in hand-to-hand fighting. The rockiness of the hill made it impossible for the doughboys to dig in sufficiently to withstand a highly concentrated artWery and mor- tar assault that' followed, but, after withdrawing slightly, the outfit re- turned and retook the hill. During the night of July 17 the 383rd, as the infantry element of a task force attached to the 34th division, moved Into position southeast of Leghorn. The next morning the 363rd shifted its strength to the northeast corner of the seaport, maneuvering with support I of tanks and tank destroyers. That night one of the infantry regiment's battalions fought ite way through the northern districts of the city itself to be the first American troops to enter the city. The 363rd next broke across the canal north of Leghorn and occupied the coastal sector from the port city to Pisa, one of its battalions mitering the city before dawn July 24 and another one reaching the city of the Leaning Tower that night. The 383rd returned to the control of the 91st division after holding that part of Plea south of the Arno for four days. The regiment was on Fifth Army's right flank, fighting sea, unit of the 91st division. when it went into action again. Colonel W Felten Magill, Jr.. of Portland, Oregon. ha e commanded the 363rd since last February. The colonel's wife and two children live in Ojai, California WILLIAM RISHOR PASSES Last rites are being held this Thurs- day afternoon at the Union church for William !abhor. 58. who passed away somewhat unexpectedly in Baker early Sunday morning. Mr. Rishor had gone to Baker for medical consultation but the seriouaness of his illness was not realized and lets passing came as a shock to relatives and friends His death took place at a Baker hotel Dec 34, 1944 A friend and old ac- quaintance. Mike Molstead, was with him at the Urn, William Rishor was born April 23, 1888. at Angsley. Nebr He was the son and one of 10 children of James and Margaret Rishor. His boyhood life was spent at Decatur. Iowa Afterward his parents moved to Sturgis, S D. and in 1910 settled in the Piniele dis- trict At this time he came to this area to assist his parents in proving up on their homestead near Piniele. Since that date he has lived In various parts of the Ekalaka district and for the past three years has been employed at the Patton ranch in the Mill Iron sec- tion. Survivors include two brothers. Roy of Ekalaka, and Earl of Smelterville. Idaho Also a sister, Mrs. Cynthia Poore of Licking. Mo His father preceded him in death in 1929 and his mother in 1941. The remains will be laid to rest in the 1001 cemetery In Ekalaka Fun- eral arrangements are in charge of the Putnam mortuary RETENTION OF FORMULA FOR FUNDS VICTORY FOR MONTANA Retention of the present formula for distributing federal aid highway funds. now seen by the Montana highway de- partment as virtually amured, is a vic- tory for states with large areas and small populations Montana, with other western states long had urged that this formula of division on a basis of one-third popu- lation, one-third area and one-third road mileage be retained The house now has abandoned the Idea of appor- tioning on a basis far less favorable to western states Howard Holmes state highway en- gineer. said this action by the house \signifies the overcoming of strong op - position on the part of the small but more heavily populated eastern states and assures a more liberal share of federal funds for the development of primary and secondary mileage In rural Arens \If efforta to bring about a lowering of federal standards controlling the building of secondary roads are also successful. Montana may look forward to the mast conetructive period of highway development in Its history.\ Funds Assured For Montana's Postwar Highway Program Provisions of the federal highway bill, recently passed by both homes of congress and now signed by the weal - dent, will give Montana a $40,000,000 postwar highway program, with nearly $8,000,003 available in federal funds alone for each of the first three post- war years. Howard W. Holmes, state highway engineer, said the bill provides Air these amounts of federal funds to be granted to Montana in each of the first three postwar years: primary rOads. $4.550,000; secondary roads $3,107,000, and urban area roads, 4300.000. The federal government share of 57 per cent of total cost must be !matted with 43 per cent state funds. Holmes said that for the first poet - war fiscal year approximately $2,000,000 will be immediately available for sur- veys, plans and construction, but no other money will be available for ac- tual building before the beginning Ot the first postwar flscal year, Under the new bill a national system of interstate highways Ls established not to exceed 40,000 miles, 6,000 miles more than in the old interregional system. Also railways will be required to pay for benefits received in grade separation projects up to 10 per cent of the project cost. Also provided for is S25.000,000 for forest highways, $12,- 500,000 for forest trails. $4,250,000 for national park roads, $10,000,0130 for park access roads and $6,000,000 for Indian reservetion roads, these funds to be used for the entire nation during each of the first three postwar years. Montana's total three or five-year ansgram is provided In the bill, the time spent in construction departing on several factors, would be: primary system, $21,366,000; secondary system. e14971.000: =tan roads storraoo and grade separations $41.396,0111). HARDESTY'S CEIZRRATE GOLDEN WEDDING DAY Belle Fourche Bee—The home of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Cornell of Spearfish, formerly of Belle Fourche, was the scene of an interesting social affair Sunday afternoon in the nature of a celebration of the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Cilen Hardesty of Eka- laka, Mont. Mrs. Hardesty is a Peter of Mrs. Cornell and of C. 0. Sankey of Belle Fourche. A dinner with nineteen present pre- ceded the program of the afternoon at three o'clock which was attended by thirty-four , persons. The main feature of the entertainment was a mock wed- ding with Mrs. Hardesty attired in a long formal white dress with long veil and carrying yellow roses. The four bridesimaida. Mrs. Eva Pelham. Mrs. Minnie Massie, Mrs. Alma Cook and Mrs. Fred Gunther were all dressed In formals. Harry Cornell acted as beet man, Beverly Cornell and Wavle Cole, the latter of Sturiance, Wyo. as flower girls Rev. Sivertaen of Deadwood was minister. The groom and best man and the bride and attendants marched in to the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. Earl Simons, meeting at the altar The bride came in on the arm of Ben Johnson, who acted as her father, giving the bride in marriage Following the ceremony Mrs. Mark Richmond, alcoompanied by Mrs Sim- ons, sang two selections. A social per- iod was enjoyed in visiting and group singing of old time songs after which refreshments were served. Mr. and MTh . Hardesty were married in Des Moines, Iowa. in 1894 They lived there for two years, Mr. Hardesty employed as baker at Highland Park college. About 1897 they came west, filing on a homestead In what is now earter county, Montana. They have lived in that vicinity except for a few years spent in Rapid City. Although they still own their property in Carter county they have retired from actual ranch work but spend their summers there, winters elsewhere. This winter they are spending in Spearfish at the Cornell home. EWE LIVED IN SNOW BANK FOR TWENTY-EIGHT DAYS How long calh a ewe live without food? Russell Kinghorn of the Two Top divide country don't know, but he does know that one ewe lived in a deep snow drift for twenty-eight days following the snow storm He had res- cued thirty head from deep snow the day following the storm, but evidently this bicidle wa8 buried AO deep he over- looked her Wednesday of last week he noticed a hole in the snow, dug down. and there he was—rather weak from the long fasting, but still showing signs of life —Belle Fourche Bee Mr and Mrs 0 M Speelmon and Nadine spent Christmas DOS with rel- atives in Ekalaka.
