Dillon Imposes New Tax and Public Health Rules
Dillon city council approved a class A residential district map around Poindexter and Washington and Pacific streets. A two percent tax stamp on punch boards starts May 4, Rabies vaccination required for dogs with licenses due May 1, and all meat sold in Dillon must bear state health board approval starting May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Poindexter Street
Washington Street
Pacific Street
Nellie McFadden
State Board of Health
Cancer costs rise as funds for control fail to keep pace
Mrs. James Williams, Beaver chair of the 1951 Cancer Crusade, warned that fighting cancer costs are up while American Cancer Society funds lag. She said even tiny purchases like pamphlets and test tubes matter, with a dollar sometimes stretching to 65 thousand dollars toward a million volt X ray machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Williams
Beaver
American Cancer Society
ACS
Kiwanians Hear Frank Madden on California Racing
Dillon Kiwanis club heard Frank Madden describe winter racing in California. He attended over 200 races, noting crowds from Montana and Idaho and a top prize of $230000 in a single race. Spokane Kiwanian Dr. Walter Stephan attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Kiwanis Club
Andrus
California
Frank Madden
Montana
Idaho
Walter Stephan
Spokane
Dillon Club
Western Montana College of Education
Teltschiks Tremendous In Final Concert Monday
Texan duo Alfred and Herbert Teltschik delivered a top tier two piano program at the high school auditorium. They moved from Bach to Debussy and Rachmaninoff with precision rhythm and vivid tonal color, enrapturing listeners with a modern mix including Milhaud Scaramouche and Porter's Begin the Beguine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teltschiks
Alfred
Herbert
Texas
Chopin
Debussy
Rachmaninoff
Bach
Cole Porter
Scaramoudi
Darius Milhaud
Dillon Man Helge A Madsen Inducted in April
Helge A. Madsen of Dillon was inducted at the Butte induction center last Thursday April 5 for service in the armed forces. He was the only Beaverhead representative called at that time. Also enlisted were Jess Lockyer Lima Roy H Dumke and Richard S Ries of Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helge A. Madsen
Dillon
Butte
Beaverhead
Jess Lockyer
Lima
Roy H. Dumke
Richard S Ries
Beaverhead Soil District to Elect Supervisor May 12
Beaverhead Soil Conservation district supervisors met April 6 to approve conservation practice applications and plan district work. An election to fill one supervisor seat for a term ending this month will be held May 12, with nomination petitions due by April 28 to Secretary Henry Mikkelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Glen
Emmett Blomquist
Kenneth Eliason
Dillon
Art Christensen
Homer Turner
State Soil Conservation Service
Drivers Examinations Set In Dillon Court House
Royal S. Archer and Montana highway patrol examiners will conduct drivers tests at the Dillon court house on Friday April 20 from 9 a m to 5 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal S. Archer
Montana Highway Patrol
Court House
Dillon
Ranch Hand Donald Johnson Dies After Brief Illness
Donald Johnson aged 58 a Beaverhead area ranch worker died at Barrett hospital last Thursday April 5 after a brief illness. The body was forwarded to Butler Missouri for funeral services and burial rites. Survivors include wife Grace Johnson of Blackfoot Idaho and sister Mrs. Bessie Morgan of Butler Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Johnson
Beaverhead
Horse Prairie
Barrett Hospital
Butler
Missouri
Grace Johnson
Blackfoot
Idaho
Bessie Morgan
Increase of water rates approved in Dillon Montana
The Public Service Commission of Montana approved a 40 percent increase in water rates for the City of Dillon. Effective May 1, metered accounts will be billed per quarter with stepped rates and new flat rates apply. The increase funds operating and service costs tied to a recent bond issue for water system improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Public Service Commission of
Montana
Helena
Western's 51 Vodvil Show Delights Full House
In the W.M.C.E. auditorium last Friday night a two and a half hour Vodvil show amused a full house. Sylvester Meade Jr. hosted with patter rope tricks and acrobatics amid many costume changes. The Toy Shop by the W.A.A. won top skit honors from Chamber of Commerce judges, while Jane Serenar and Peggy Clark won first in their vocal duo category. Eighteen performances provided a lively, money’s-worth program for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.C.E
Sylvester Meade, Jr
W.A.A
Chamber of Commerce
Jane Serenar
Peggy Clark
Truman Fires MacArthur Leads To Ridgeway Appointment
President Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur of all commands citing lack of wholehearted support for U.N. and U.S. policies. Lt. General Matthew B. Ridgeway was named to replace him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
U. S
U.N
Matthew B. Ridgeway
Budgets Approved for Six Montana Colleges
The state board of education approved budgets for six colleges including Western Montana College at 215 595 for the year starting July 1. Other allocations cover MSU 1 844 474 MSC 2 563 313 Eastern 279 800 Northern 268 069 and Butte School of Mines 324 299.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College
State Board of Education
Ms.u
Butte School of Mines
M.S.C
Eastern
Northern
M.S.U. Western
Essay contest winners announced by Beaverhead Legion auxiliary
Mrs. Ben Davis announces high school winners Noreen Hubbard Carolyn McFadden and Elizabeth McCollum for Americanism study with first to third place. Grade school winners Dale Conover Dixie Lee South and Sharon Lindley for Our Privileges Under American Democracy. Prizes 3 2 and 1 dollars. High school awards April 13 at the auditorium. State entries will go to department headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Beaverhead Post No. 20
Noreen Hubbard
Carolyn McFadden
Elizabeth McCollum
Dale Conover
Dixie Lee South
Sharon Lindley
Davis
Hal Dale
W. G. Gilbert, Jr
Byron Sanborn
Pendleton Visits Dillon On Big Hole Basin Business
Frank Pendleton of the Big Hole basin was in Dillon on Friday on local business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pendleton
Big Hole Basin
Dillon
Dillon bartender charged with misdemeanor
Oliver Chapman a bartender at the Dillon Hotel Bar faced a misdemeanor charge in district court filed by County Attorney Carl M. Davis. He allegedly sold liquor to minors and posted 750 dollars bail with arraignment set for April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Chapman
Dillon
Carl M. Davis
Chapman
Anaconda
Havre
Service for Mrs. E. Finch Held Monday
Funeral services for Eleanor D. Finch were held at Grace Memorial Methodist church with Rev. Omer Idso officiating. Burial followed at Mountain View cemetery. She died Thursday night April 5 at Barrett hospital after a brief illness. Born December 10, 1870 in Adams Minnesota, she lived in Dillon since 1909. Survivors include four children, a sister and brother, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The service featured the Western Montana College chorus and a solo by Bertram Gable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor D. Finch
Grace Memorial Methodist Church
Omer Idso
Dillon
Sheridan
Mountain View Cemetery
Grant E. Finch
Fayette
Iowa
Dillon Public School
Helen Finch
Milbrae
Calif
Fred Finch
Eugene Finch
Exeter
N. H
Robert Finch
Irving R. Davis
Spokane
Wash
Charlotte Davis
Santa Barbara
Walter W. Davis
Redwood City
Eleanor Ann, Wix
Bridger
Mont
Jean
Davis Finch
Barbara Anne
Carolyn Wix
Idso
Western Montana College of Education Chorus
Bertram Gable
Mr. Gable
Sam Solberg
Dewey Marchesseault
Ralph Banning
Parke T. Scott
Otto Sassman
Dan E. Henneberry
Two Great Cage Squads Meet At B C H S Friday
An attendance crowd will see the Eagle Bar Independents clash with Bozeman V F W champions at Dillon high school gym to raise funds for a new scoreboard. Notable players from both teams are listed, with main game at 8 15 p m and a junior sopho more tilt at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C.H.S
Dillon
Eagle Bar Independents
Bozeman V.F.W
Shelby
Mike McCormick
Charles “Jiggs” Smith
Wilfred Johnson
Loren Casey
Les Curry
Montana
George Ryan
Bobcats
Cage
Ray Johnson
Jim Ward
George Michette
Pat Goggins
W.M.C.E
Melrose Resident John D Melvor Dies in Butte Hospital
John D Melvor of Melrose died in a Butte hospital Saturday night March 31 after an illness. A Nova Scotia native, he moved to Melrose 38 years ago and ran a hotel and service station. He is survived by wife Margaret a son and daughter-in-law Kenneth McIvor of Butte two daughters and sons-in-law Lee Stohr of Anaconda and Robert Lavelle of Butte and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D Melvor
Melrose
Butte
Nova Scotia
Melvor
Margaret
Kenneth McIvor
Lee Stohr
Anaconda
Robert Lavelle
Joint Installation Honors VFW Posts in Odd Fellows Hall
Harry Jensen and Elveretta Johnson were installed as heads of Lloyd Whipple VFW post and auxiliary at joint ceremonies in the Odd Fellows hall. Department Commander Albert McGee of Whitehall attended as guest and noted the passing of historian O. R. Bardette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jensen
Elveretta Johnson
Lloyd Whipple
V.F.W
Odd Fellows Hall
Stewart Burwell
Carl Davis
Paul Stahl, Jr
Dick Later
Jack O’donnell
Ann Malesich
Mary Jensen
Betty Mussetter
Belva Frederickson
Bee Gilmore
Lucille Henneberry
Albert McGee
Whitehall
O. R. Bardette
Cara Redd
Agnes Clug
Betty Austreng
Jane Serenar
Peggy Clark
Elvin Thompson
V. C. Stewart Burwell
Mrs. H. C. Palmer To Lead Beaverhead Museum Group
Officers for the Beaverhead Museum association for the coming year were named at the April 2 meeting. Mrs. H. C. Palmer was chosen president with Mrs. Fred Woodside as vice president and Miss Jean Bishop as secretary-treasurer. John Collins and Rush Jordan were re elected to the board of trustees and the group voted to affiliate with the Montana State Historical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Elks Drum and Bugle Corps Names Officers for 1951
Dillon lodge No 1554 B P O E elects officers at a special meeting on Friday April 6 1951. Paul Stahl Jr named drum sergeant Bob Dodd bugle sergeant Herb Wheat business manager while Joe Smith re elected corps director. The corps will march in the street parade on Wednesday April 11 at 7 30 preceding the lodge installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Dillon Lodge
B.P.O.E
Paul Stahl, Jr
Bob Dodd
Herb Wheat
Joe Smith
Beaverhead County High School Sees Small Staff Change
Official notice says all but one teaching staff will return next year. Mildred Newell will leave after spring term after filling the vacancy left by Joe Ryburn. The high school board will hire an English instructor and librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Mildred Newell
Joe Ryburn
Draft Test Data Available at Beaverhead Draft Board
Information and application cards for selective service college qualification tests are at Beaverhead Draft Board No 1 in the Roxy Mellen building. College registrants under 26 may apply for a 3 hour multiple test to be given at W.M.C.E. on May 26, June 16, and June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Draft Board No. 1
Roxy- Mellen
J. C. Fuller
W.M. C.E
J C Ferguson Claimed At Dillon Home
Joseph C Ferguson 73 died at his Dillon home April 9 after a three month illness. Born February 17 1878 in Moberly Missouri he moved to Beaverhead county at age 20 and lived near Glen before farming at Glen then retiring to Dillon in 1945. Survived by wife Mary, son George E Ferguson of Deer Lodge, daughters in law and seven grandsons, one granddaughter and a great grandson. Services Thursday 2:00 pm at Brundage Funeral Home with Rev A W Allen. Interment Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson
Moberly
Missouri
Beaverhead County
Glen
Mary E. Holter
Fergusons
Dillon
Kentucky Ave
Farmers Union
AAA
Mary
George E. Ferguson
Deer Lodge
David Meeds
Monroe, Wash
Albert S. Johnson, Jr
Howard Felix
St. Paul
Minn
Grover Ferguson
Laddonia
Dever Fengenon
Nyssa
Ore
Crews
Clark
Mes Pearl Hitt
Senick
James Cunningham
Oklahoma City
Okla
Will Swarts
Brundage Funeral Home
A. W. Allen
First Baptist Church
Mountain Libcemé
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VER
Bozeman V.F.W. Cagers
Johann Strauss
Yale
Abram Chasins
Stravinsky
Ernest Lecuona
Prokofieff
Soil District
State Commission
Western
Legion Auxiliary
Frank R. Venable
Dillon Lodge No. 1554
B.P.C.E
Chuck Davis
Stellar Dillon
Star Eagle
E. Finch
Eagles
Lou Rocheleau
Bob Howard
John Eahart
Allen Weeks
Pat Curran
Boyd DeTonancour
Walt Anderson
Bob Cope
B. C.H.S
Sophs
Ronnie Kenison
Barclay Schulz
Bill Allen
Tom
Bill Orr
Warren Murray
Buzz Davis
Ernest Nettik
Bob Rouse
Bill Denny
Clayton Schulz
Bob Romers
Jim Zink
Bill Thomas
Jack Kenison
Ronnie Eliason
John D. Melvor
VFW
H. C. Palmer
Elks’ Corps
J C. Ferguson
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