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September 25, 1947
The Hardin Tribune Herald
Hardin, Big Horn County, Montana
What is this article about?
Big Horn County residents gift Rev. C.A. Bentley, a long-time Baptist minister and missionary to the Crow Indians, a fully equipped 1947 sedan after raising funds in eight days. The car is retrieved from Idaho.
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Community Shows Affection for Long Time Baptist Minister, Missionary By Providing New, 1947 Model
When the Rev. C. A. Bentley comes home this week from Idaho, he will be driving a brand new 1947 automobile, given him by a group of Big Horn county residents.
The group of local men who decided that the Baptist minister to the Crow Indians who doubles as pastor of the local church needed better transportation are now asking that everyone please stop sending in contributions. Already several checks have been sent back to the donors and any others that come in will be returned.
Enough to buy the car, with complete equipment, was donated in less than eight days.
The car itself began its trip to its new owner on Tuesday. Mrs. Bentley, accompanied by Harold Stanton as far as Missoula, left to pick Mr. Bentley up and bring it home.
The auto, a four-door sedan, is completely equipped even down to lap robes. Extras include a radio with a rear seat speaker, seat covers, a windshield washer, heater, sun visor and chains. The license and taxes are paid for, and insurance coverage of all types has been arranged.
The C. A. Bentley transportation fund was opened for subscription at 5 p.m. on Sept. 12 and was closed at 10 a.m. Sept. 20.
A financial statement is to be sent to every subscriber, and those who do not receive a copy by Oct. 10 may get in touch with the secretary, County Attorney Bert W. Kronmiller.
When the Rev. C. A. Bentley comes home this week from Idaho, he will be driving a brand new 1947 automobile, given him by a group of Big Horn county residents.
The group of local men who decided that the Baptist minister to the Crow Indians who doubles as pastor of the local church needed better transportation are now asking that everyone please stop sending in contributions. Already several checks have been sent back to the donors and any others that come in will be returned.
Enough to buy the car, with complete equipment, was donated in less than eight days.
The car itself began its trip to its new owner on Tuesday. Mrs. Bentley, accompanied by Harold Stanton as far as Missoula, left to pick Mr. Bentley up and bring it home.
The auto, a four-door sedan, is completely equipped even down to lap robes. Extras include a radio with a rear seat speaker, seat covers, a windshield washer, heater, sun visor and chains. The license and taxes are paid for, and insurance coverage of all types has been arranged.
The C. A. Bentley transportation fund was opened for subscription at 5 p.m. on Sept. 12 and was closed at 10 a.m. Sept. 20.
A financial statement is to be sent to every subscriber, and those who do not receive a copy by Oct. 10 may get in touch with the secretary, County Attorney Bert W. Kronmiller.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Community Gift
Minister Tribute
Baptist Missionary
Crow Indians
New Car Donation
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. C. A. Bentley
Mrs. Bentley
Harold Stanton
Bert W. Kronmiller
Where did it happen?
Big Horn County
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. C. A. Bentley
Mrs. Bentley
Harold Stanton
Bert W. Kronmiller
Location
Big Horn County
Event Date
Sept. 12 To Sept. 20
Story Details
Group of Big Horn county residents raises funds in less than eight days to buy a fully equipped 1947 four-door sedan automobile for Rev. C. A. Bentley, Baptist minister to the Crow Indians and local pastor, as a show of affection for his long service. Contributions stopped, car picked up from Idaho.