Inter-city lodge meetings connect Dillon Virginia City and Butte
Beaverhead boards report Dillon Elks host Virginia City Elks with drum corps exhibition and four candidates inducted. Butte Anaconda Royal Arch Masons visit Dillon as Dillon Chapter 8 exemplifies work with candidates. Upcoming events include Butte Elks installing Dillon officers with Dr Frank Savage presiding and Ells visiting on April 20 for further program.
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Dillon Masons and Elks
Dillon Elks Lodge
Virginia City Lodge
Drum and Bugle Corps
Dillon Lodge
Virginia City
Butte and
Anaconda
Royal Arch Masons
Dillon
Masonic Hall
Butte
Butte Elks Lodge
Frank Savage
Butte Elks
L. Ott Gordon
Frank O'Keefe
Frank Lasich
Rpinia
Beaverhead Commissioners Hold Regular Session In April 1940
Beaverhead County Montana commissioners met in regular session April 1 2 3 1940 with Commissioners Henneberry Jackson and Clerk Baker present. Bids were accepted for Lima Peats Subdivision and Dillon East Side Addition property deeds prepared for Baldwin Carroll families. Lease granted to Berg Christensen on 1197.21 acres tax deeded land for one year at 35 dollars with right to sell later. County Physicians contract for next year signed and filed. Treasurer bonds and depository securities approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Lima
Dillon
Max R
Cecilia P. Baldwin
Ea Pane
Doctor speaks on cancer safety at Dillon Rotary
Dr W H Stephan representing the Women's Field Army for the Control of Cancer gave an educational talk at the Dillon Rotary Club dinner. He listed warning signs including a persistent lump irregular bleeding non healing sore persistent indigestion changes in moles and noted cancer is not incurable if caught early. Fielding Graves presented Elkhorn slide film and Lambert Eliel introduced Ed Buck and cast members of The Whole Towns Talking while Pres Frank Tyro read a Great Falls Rotary letter about the May 5 7 district conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Stephan
Women’s Field Army For
Dillon Rotary Club
Fielding Graves
Dillon Ski Club
Elkhorn Slide
Lambert Eliel
Ed Buck
Frank Tyro
Great Falls
Dillon Matron Dies in Murray Hospital at 60
Mrs. Lucia Vollertsen Bostwick a lifelong Dillon resident and Durand Iowa native died Monday morning at Murray hospital in Butte after being moved there last week. Born Sept 5 1879 in Durand she married Harry J Bostwick in 1899. They moved to Dillon in 1907. Her husband died April 5 1936 and was buried here four years ago. Survived by son Gerald of Dillon and her mother in Muscatine Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucia Vollertsen Bostwick
Dillon
Murray Hospital
Butte
Bostwick
Durand
Iowa
Harry J. Bostwick
Sportsmen To Discuss Big Game Season Rules Tomorrow
Beaverhead Sportsmen's association members meet tomorrow night at 8 in city hall chambers to review open seasons and closed areas for deer elk and goats. They will propose recommendations to the state fish and game commission, which plans a nearby session to set big game policies and other wildlife matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Sportsmen’s Association
Jack Keenan
State Fish and Game Commission
Dillon Choral Club To Present Concert
At a recent student election Dillon Choral Club announced May Queen candidates Dorothy Ann Davis Desta Fisher Mildred Harrington Ruby Maclean and Madalyn McDonnell. May Queen chosen at the May Fete on May 10. Faculty meeting reports from Great Falls Lewistown and Spokane to be given by Prof Rush Jordan Supt Paul Anderson Anne Feley and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ann Davis
Dillon
Desta Fisher
Missoula
Mildred Harrington
Chateau
Ruby Maclean
Butte
Madalyn McDonnell
Manhattan
Normal College
Great Falls
Lewistown
Spokane
Rush Jordan
Paul Anderson
Anne Feley
Dillon Choral Club Hosts Spring Concert May 13
The Dillon Choral club presents a spring concert for the first time in three years. The event occurs Monday evening May 13 in the training school auditorium. Directed by Mrs. W. G. Gilbert, the 40-voice group features accompanist Mrs. Bernice Sargent and offers a varied program with no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Choral Club
Training School
W. G. Gilbert
Bernice Sargent
Hogan speaks on hydroelectric power at Dillon Kiwanis dinner
Steve Hogan of Montana Power told the Dillon Kiwanis about the company from its 1912 start with 102000 horsepower to about 500000 in use. He noted 175000 hp to mining and 50000 hp to railroads and said Montana uses only 20 percent of its water power.
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Montana
Steve Hogan
Montana Power Company
Dillon Kiwanis
Montana Power
Hogan
Butte
Walter Arnold
Ed Strasburger
Walter Paul
John Hauck
Pete Brophy
Jack Barrett
Carl Olsen
Oliver Hyssop
Hartwig Elected Head of Dillon Knights Templar
W. B. Hartwig was elected eminent commander of St. Elmo commandery No. 7 Knights Templar at the annual election held last Tuesday night. He succeeds A. A. Schroeder and will be installed with appointive officers at the next regular meeting on April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hartwig
St. Elmo
Knights Templar
A. A. Schroeder
Thomas W. Jones
Fred Woodside
W. G. Squires
C. L. Boyer
W. D. Ross
Mrs Graeter Dies At 53 In Dillon Community Leader
Mrs Clara Hughes Graeter prominent Dillon matron wife of W A Graeter died at her home in Dillon around 12 45 PM after illness from uremic poisoning and a mastoid condition born Centerville Iowa May 20 1886 she came to Beaverhead county in 1900 and married Mr Graeter in 1906 she was active in Mizpah chapter Order of Eastern Star survived by sister and brother in law Theodore and Dillon Nelson sister Lavilla Selway of Los Angeles brothers and sisters in law George P Hughes of Dillon A P Hughes of Long Beach plus several nieces and nephews funeral arrangements pending
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Hughes —Graeter
Dillon
W. A. Graeter
Centerville
Iowa
Beaverhead County
Mizpah
Order of Eastern Star
Theodore Nelson
Lavilla Selway
Los Angeles
George P. Hughes
A.P. Hughes
Long Beach
Telegraphic Shoot Opens Next Sunday in Dillon
Dillon Gun Club closes preps for the Montana Standard telegraphic shoot starting next Sunday and running six weeks. John Jackson led practice with a perfect 50 as Lima Gun Club enters, boosting competition. Debut of Lima adds new title threat while B. W. Emerick chairs Dillon's tournament governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Gun Club
Montana Standard
John Jackson
Dillon Club
Lima Gun Club
Dillon Group
Lima Club
W. B. Gleed
George Roe
Ted Renfro
B. W. Emerick
Dillon
B. Emerick
Bosworth
E. Krause
H. Peterson
Dr. Free
P. Westergard
P. Schwab
R. Barrett
J. Barrett
J. Jackson
R. Smith
Pete Westergard
Dillon Rifle Club
F. Seybold
Boyd Quick
E. Devaney
Vandegrift
Plasich
S. Langdorf
F. Ryburn
D. Morris
A. Bramsman
Bill Schmitt
E. Sage
First Contest Emerges for Beaverhead County Office
J M Neidt of Wisdom filed Friday for the Republican nomination for Beaverhead County commissioner marking the first contest in the county election campaign. Incumbent Martin C Jackson of Jackson was the first candidate to file for county office this year. Neidt, a longtime Big Hole Basin resident, is a rancher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
J. M. Neidt
Wisdom
Martin C. Jackson
Jackson
Neidt
Big Hole Basiere
Argenta Fire Destroys Two Houses Near Dillon
A Sunday night blaze in Argenta, a historic mining camp west of Dillon, destroyed two houses after gasoline explosion. Boyd Hand started a fire with gasoline mistaken for kerosene, igniting the Migegs Conklin residence and leading to rapid flames. Neighbors and a bucket brigade saved other nearby buildings, while the Conklin family was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argenta
Dillon
Migegs Conklin
Billy Hand
Conklin
Shaffer
Mrs Jack Gavan Undergoes Operation in Butte Hospital
Mrs. Jack Gavan underwent an operation in a Butte hospital last week, with details of the procedure not disclosed publicly. The report notes a hospital stay for recovery following the surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gavan
Butte
Prominent Speakers Planned For Dillon Chamber Banquet
The Dillon Chamber of Commerce will host its first annual banquet on April 16 at 7 PM at St James guild hall to close the work year. State leaders James H Rowe W G Fergnson and Willard Thompson will speak. tickets are on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Guild Hall
Chamber
Dillon Chamber of Commerce
C. A. Bechler
James H. Rowe
Butte
Montanans, Inc
W. G. Fergnson
Willard Thompson
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Andrus
J. L. Mayland
Albert Erickson
S. Avery
Montana Boosters
Mrs Leonard Schulz Released From Barrett Hospital
Mrs Leonard Schulz was discharged Monday from Barrett hospital after several days as a patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Schulz
Barrett Hospital
Neighbors of Woodcraft Install Officers Here
Dillon musicians to join 260 Montana students at the second state festival for solos and small ensembles at Montana State University on April 13. The non competitive event awards no prizes but offers ratings for national association certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Dillon
Montana
Montana State University
Universit Music School
Montana Music Educators’ Association
Spokane
Student Union
Spring Jury Term Closing Verdit in Kruletz vs Rebich
The spring jury term of district court closed after a verdict for the defendant in Tony Kruletz versus John Rebich. The trial began Friday and concluded Saturday afternoon. In a separate matter C E Blinn versus H L Hatton, Judge Henry G Rodgers granted nonsuit on the defense motion. Other calendar cases were vacated or settled out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Tony Kruletz
John Rebich
C. E. Blinn
H. L. Hatton
Henry G. Rodgers
Softball proposed for Dillon city league
Dillon eyes a city softball league with community meetings set for Wednesday night April 24. State softball commissioner Edwin R. Buck reports that organization details and rosters have been received from the state body. Montana commissioner Walter G. Morris and state association resident Merle Fagg urge Dillon to enter state competition as Bruce Waters takes on WPA recreational director duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Edwin R. Buck
Butte
Anaconda
Philipsburg
Deer Lodge
Walter G. Morris
Missoula
Montana
Merle Fagg
Dillon Ski Club Plays Laugh Fest at High School
The Dillon Ski Club stages The Whole Town Is Talking this Friday and Saturday in the high school auditorium under Ed Buck directing. Tickets at Eliel's suggest two capacity crowds, with cast including Albert Erickson Prather Phyllis McCracken and many college and university alumni in supporting roles.
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Dillon
Dillon Ski Club
Ed Buck
Eliel’s
Albert Erickson
Mute Prather
Phyllis McCracken
Helen Wheat
Tormenters Club
Montana State College
Bob Farmer
Clarence Brammer
Normal College Gargoyle Club
Phyllis Barrett
University of Minnesota
Georgia Williams
Montana Masquers
the State University
Eirene Eliel
Lorraine McGrath
George Christianson
Dorothy Erickson
Properties
Fred Wolf
George Christiansen
Larry Prather
Bernice Buck
Ione Free
Boy Scout Court of Honor Held Friday
Dillon Boy Scouts were awarded 21 badges at a court of honor Friday evening at the courthouse. Dr. R. D. Curry presided as chairman. Fred Bridenstine delivered the principal address. Second class badges went to Daniel Boka Bill Curry and Dee Smith. Tenderfoot badges went to Joe Dionne Lawrence Dilley Earl Bays John Barwell and William Wagner. Merit badges were awarded to John Bowring Robert McGinnis Dick Evans John Bowring Jack Davis.
Past Presidents In Charge B P W Dinner Tonight
Past presidents will lead the Dillon Business and Professional Women's club monthly dinner at the Trail cafe dining room. An emblem ceremony will be held and candidates initiated. Committee in charge includes Dora Smith chairwoman Elizabeth Winn Fern Schuyler and Claudia Faust. A Dillon delegation traveled to Bozeman for the emblem breakfast of the B P W club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club
Trail Cafe
Oon
Dora Smith
Elizabeth Winn
Fern Schuyler
Claudia Faust
Dillon Club
Gladys. Forester
Nellie Jensen
Helen Klebba
Gladys Tofte
Margaret Sweeney
Ruth Smith
Iola ‘Robinson
Claudia
Faust
Bozeman
Bah B. & P. W. Club
Bers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beaverhead Board
Masons, Elks
Stephan
Rotary
Lucia’ Bostwick
Beaverhead High School
Gordon Hocking
Wallace McMannis
Louis Schmittroth
June Patrick
Beaverhead County High School
Accor
J Messandorales
J. W. McCracken
Betty Barry
Ray Comger
Dorothy Davis
Ethel Mary Forrester
Jack Mattingly
Mary Spegar
Maurice Sullivan
Kenneth Card
Jo Ann Deputy
Dorothy Aas Gosman
Marian Rider
Post Grad Ak Os
Joe Taylor
Dadaademeans
Maxine Wiant
Ray Wolf
LaRue Cantrell
Post Wad
Carl D Davis
Albert Smith
George Stewart
Hartwig
Dillon Knights Templar
Mrs. Graeter
Woodcraft
Nellie Sanner
Hollywood Circle
Wemendey
I.C
Belva Mae Fredrickson
Bernice Metlen
Giovannina Cardinale
Mabel Crichton
Jessie Smith
Gertrude Lyon
Florence Hughes
Inner Sentinel
Bertha Cardinale
Outer Sentinel
Grace Knox
League
BOY Scout
Bridenstine
B.P.W
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