Montana rancher 83 dies after long Montana life in Lima
William M. Miller 83 of Lima dies after a long life in Montana beginning as a Trenton New Jersey native. He moved with his parents to Deer Lodge then settled in Centennial valley as a rancher and hunting lodge operator. Miller later ran a Monida garage before retiring to Lima. He leaves three daughters, two sons, several grandchildren, and brothers. Services set at Mount View Cemetery with Rev. Lon Weitzel officiating.
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William M. Miller
Montana
Lima
Trenton
N. J
Deer Lodge
Centennial Valley
Monida
Florence Anangst
Idaho Pulls
Kihel Bray
Rutai Werth
Hiallywood
Cal- Holilia
Lincoln A. Miller Willodhn W. Muller
Vals
Bray Holt
Dillon
George Beaman
Idaho Cails
Hart P. Miller
Rbeei
Ula Ben Bk
Miler
Anu
Diuve Muilier
Alaska
Die Warladie Lalita Aglier
Ausalle
San Francisco
Oiate
Etude Capel
Mdud
Mountain View
Cem
Daugher of Curry dies after illness in city
Six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Curry of Montana died Monday after a prolonged illness in this city. Four others survived including her mother and sister Shirley of Dillon. Relatives named include Tyler and Mrs Taylor of Oregon, Mrs Jackia of New Mexico, and Mrs Litthenwaller of Pennsylvania. Funeral Thursday at Mountain View Cemetery.
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Ine Curry
Daughtur
Robert Curry
Hewye
Montana
Shirley
Dillon
Uvames Tyler
Aylor
Oregon
Jack Iia
New Mexico
Litthenwaller
Pennsylehhaees
Obituary and Community News From Polaris and Dillon
Death of Jim Mills in Los Angeles saddened Polaris area friends who recall summers at Elkhorn Springs. Kalitowski farewell party at Diamond Bar Inn in Jackson drew Grasshopper and local guests. Grasshopper herding association honored Ranger Kalitowski for long service. Jack Kennedy reported 50 inches snow depth and 10 inches water content above the divide. Polaris School elected Harry Tash Jr. trustee. eight mill levy approved. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Harrison in Butte and Dillon shoppers Anna Begin and Deanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Marchesseault
Remely
Holland
Jackson
Diamond Bar Inn
C. L. Kalitowski
Kalitowskis
Grasshopper
Grasshopper Herding Association
Ranger Kalitowski
Jack Kennedy
Geological Survey
Helena
Elkhorn Springs
Theo Bay
Polaris
Harry Tash, Jr
Dwight Harrison
Butte
Wits
Anna Begin
Deanna
Dillon
Harry Tash
Judge
Jack Rogan
Ranch
J. D. Harrison
Walter Delaney Installed Exalted Ruler at Dillon Lodge
Walter Delaney was installed as exalted ruler by the grand lodge officers at a Dillon lodge No. 1554 BPOE ceremony last Saturday night. Officers named included Holger B Carlson, Arthur Bay, Lou Larsen, Frank Lasich, Byron Sanborn, Harry Tash, John Spehar, with appointive officers Richard Later Joseph Smith Edward Gransberg Ben Davis. A dance and Dutch lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge
BPOE
Walter Delaney
Grand Lodge
Dave H. Williams
Holger B Carlson
Arthur Bay
Lou H. Larsen
Frank J. Lasich
Byron E. Sanborn
Harry S. Tash
John D. Spehar
Richard S. Later
Esquire
Joseph R. Smith
Edward H. Gransberg
Ben R. Davis
Archie L. Green
Phillip J. Lovell
William M. Lloyd
John W. Walters
Elmo L. Winn
Edwin R. Hilger
Harold C. Murray
George Heikkila
E. W Johnson
Paul Bramsman
Wayne Myers
Easter Lily Day Proclaimed by Dillon Mayor
Mayor Townsend proclaims Saturday April 17 1954 Easter Lily tag day in Dillon to back the annual Easter seal drive begun March 18 in Montana and nationwide. Funds stay mainly in state to aid crippled children via the Montana Society for Crippled Children with local help from Dylan Jayceens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Dillon
Montana
Montana Society For Crippled Children
Dylan Jayceens
Montana Society
Mizpah Chapter Hosts Grand Matron Visit and Banquet
Mizpah chapter held a formal visit with 97 attendees including Dr R D Curry and Mrs Mildred Graeter. The grand matron spoke on Peace and Harmony, thanked officers, and received gifts while a birthday surprise honored Mrs Myrtle Pewe and a buffet supper followed at Mrs Gladys Gregg’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah
Wilma Wright
Hazel Townsend
Myrtle Powe
Evelyn Sage
Stella Bierrum
Hellen Squires
Jane Muchmore
Cooley
Myrtle Pewe
Parke Scott
R. D. Curry
Mildred Graeter
Hazel Love
Sheridan
Maine
Huma Merrell
Lima
Huldah Vinsel
Dillon
Deer Lodge
Wisdom
Columbus
Janet Christensen
Phoebe Peterson
Archie Green
Francis Taylor
Margaret Peterson
Viola Cook
Beverly George
Ida George
Esther Comfort
Rhea Meade
Bill Bierrum
Gladys Gregg
Harriet Watkins
Dillon Gun Club Posts Telegraphic 74
The Dillon Gun Club scored 74 in the Great Falls telegraphic shoot held last Sunday, the season's opener. Herman Peterson, shooting from Minneapolis, posted 25, Homer Sneed added 25 from Salt Lake, and John Jackson broke 24 targets at Dillon.
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Dillon Gun Club
Great Falls
Herman Peterson
Minneapolis
Homer Sneed
Salt Lake
John Jackson
Summer Session adds art dramatics and pageant at Western
The 1954 summer term at Western features instructors in art and speech, including Hofmeister and Curnan, with a pageant tied to Bannack state park dedication directed by Ryburn. Ten week program runs June 14 to August 20 with two five week terms and class schedules to be announced.
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State College of Washington
Pullman
Wll
Hofmeister
Northwest Water Color Association
University of Montana
Mary Francis Curnan
University of Wisconsin
Northwestern University
Miss Cutnan
Europe
University of Paris
Bannack
Joe Ryburn
Western
Ryburn
Fielding Graves
Walter McGuire
Dorothy Ann
Dillon Man Heads Water Drillers
Election of officers at a two day Montana Water Well Drillers convention chose Carl Hollensteiner as president with Millon K. D Thompson of Wibaux retiring. Others named include Walter Riddock of Helena as vice president Bert Van Dyken of Bozeman as secretary treasurer Henry Kray of Hardin as director and Miles City tentatively set for the 1955 convention in April.
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Billings
Montana Water Well Drillers Association
Carl Hollensteiner
Millon K. D Thompson
Wibaux
Walter Riddock
Helena
Bert van Dyken
Bozeman
Henry Kray
Hardin
Miles City
Railroading TS auditorium event and track meet plans
The notice says a school auditorium event Thursday at 1 pm with 25 cent admission. John Waiters discusses disposition of a car donated to the Elks by Berg Christensen. Coach Bill Straugh outlines the April 23 high school track meet and Rotary Club support for the college athletics program.
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John Waiters
Elks Lodge
Berg Christensen
Bill Straugh
Rotary Club
Richard Burris
Rotary Foundation
Dillon Club
George Andersen
Keith Haine
Livineston
William H Burkitt
Great Falls
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Ae. Unital
Wweds
Bly Akslountain View
Butte-Dillon
Polaris News
Dillon Examiner
Jim Mills
Los Angeles
California
Mills
Mr. Mills
Shaffer’s Bakery
Montana Street
Gun Club
Stamm Jewelers
New York Life Insurance Co
Irene R. McFadden
Atlantic St
Purina Farm
Purina
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