75 Years Ago

Items taken from weekly issues 75 years ago, from the Daniels County Leader, est. 1922 (continuation of the Scobey Sentinel, est. 1912).

January 9, 1947

Jan. 15 Deadline for Filing 1946 Estimate Taxes–

Federal income taxpayers are reminded that January 15 is the deadline for filing, amending and paying 1946 Declarations of Estimated Tax. Taxpayers are also reminded not to confuse the January 15 tax date with the usual March 15 deadline for filing the final 1946 income

tax returns.

First ‘47 Fire At Battlesons–

A light bulb on the end of a shop extension cord was accidentally broken near a pail of gasoline Monday, causing what could have been a fire of serious pro portions at the Battleson garage in Scobey.

A Chevrolet pickup, front end in the air on a chain hoist, was dripping with gasoline after a motor wash. When the bulb broke it immediately ignited the gas.

Final Rites For Mrs. Evanskaas...