Chancellor Applauds Dillon Drive for Millage and Bond Victory
Chancellor George A Selke of the University of Montana thanks President Rush Jordan of the Normal College for the Dillon communitys drive securing 1000 for the millage tax and bond issue. The effort funds six units for ten years and a 5 million bond for new campus buildings with O A Bergeson hailed as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Selke
University of Montana
Pres
Rush Jordan
The
Normal College
Dillon
Jordan
O. A. Bergeson
Beaverhead
Dougan Luebben
Fielding Graves
Edgar Williams
Alan Bradley
Philip Bond
W. G. Gilbert, Jr
Don Noble
Delegates Start Trip to Washington for D A R Pilgrim Train
Mrs. Fred Woodside saw off Jeanette Branch of Sheridan Montana chosen to represent the state at the annual D A R conference in Washington D C. Rosemary Lane of Dillon is an alternate. Branch travels via Butte Billings Mandan joined by Wyoming and North Dakota pilgrims.
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Fred Woodside
Butte
Jeanette Branch
Sheridan
Montana
Washington
D. C
Rosemary Lane
Dillon
Miss Branch
Billings
Wyoming
Mandani
North Dakota
Chicago
D.A.R
Cast Commended for Beaverhead Spring Play
The Beaverhead County High School annual spring production The Barretts of Wimpole Street drew large crowds Friday and Saturday nights at the auditorium. A 16 senior cast led by Barbara Boyer as Elizabeth Barrett and Frank Merrell as Robert Browning impressed with restrained high school drama.
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Barretts
Wimpole Street
Beaverhead County
Barbara Boyer
Elizabeth Barrett
Frank Merrell
Robert Browning
Ted Hazelbaker
Dean Romers
Marjorie Pettit
Donna Carrigan
Fosey Lou Sutherland
Lambert John Patton
Elroy Westad
Eae Coppin
Coy Brown
Henry Richardson
John Peterson
Alvin Stocker
Rosemary Lane
Maurice Bostwick
Fred Honeychurch
Mary ‘Ricketts
Prompter
Virginia
Irvine
Local Cancer Control Plan Is Announced
The Montana division of the American Cancer Society releases a statewide program emphasizing education for early detection. County commander Mrs. O T Vandgrift notes the effort aims to inform laypeople and train technicians in Pap smear diagnosis while bringing top specialists to Montana.
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Montana
American Cancer Society
O. T. Vandegrift
Papanicolaou
Death Claims Leo H. Truax in Butte Hospital
Leo H. Truax, longtime Lima resident since 1884, died Monday morning after a lingering illness at a Butte hospital. Born November 26, 1879 in Victor Kansas, he lived in Lima most of his life with brief periods in Dillon. Survived by wife Anna L. Truax, Lima, sister Grace Truax, and sister-in-law Mrs pits Whittemore of Minneapolis. Christian Science services held at White's funeral home. body shipped to Great Falls for cremation.
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Leo H. Truax
Lima
Butte
Victor
Kansas
Dillon
Delta Lodge
No. 14
Knights of Pythias
Christian Science
White’s Funeral Home
Great Falls
Regular Passenger Service to Resume on Union Pacific
Announcement says passenger service on the Union Pacific will resume this week with the northbound train passing Thursday and the southbound Friday.
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Union Pacific
County Exceeds Red Cross Quota for 1948
Beaverhead county surpasses its 1948 American Red Cross quota with total contributions of 1855.00 dollars announced by county chairman H. E. Contway, listing gifts from Bannack Polaris Jackson Wisdom Dell Monida Lakeview Wise River Lima Armstead Dillon rural and Dillon proper.
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Beaverhead
American Red Cross
H. E. Contway
Bannack
C. W. Stallings
Polaris
Laura Judge
Jackson
Margaret Nelson
Wisdom
Ted Woodward
Dell
Mary Pilgrim
Monida
Leva M
Parks
Lakeview
Hazel Flint
Wise River
Walter Jones
Lima
J. R. Sawyer
Armstead
W. P. Scott
Dillon Rural
Dillon
E. J. Donovan
Memorial Window Installed at St. James Episcopal Church
The St. Cecilia stained glass window honoring Fred Huber, early Dillon jeweler, is placed in the transept of St. James' Episcopal church and will sit above the organ to be installed soon. The memorial was donated by Mrs. Anna Thompson and Miss Bertha Huber, sisters of the deceased.
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St. Cecilia
Fred Huber
Dillon Jeweler
St. James’ Episcopal Church
St. James
Anna Thompson
Bertha Huber
Special Bus Service Contemplated Friday
Dillon to Butte service may be arranged to handle extra traffic if reservations are sufficient by Thursday evening. Andrus manager LaFay announced the plan to accommodate travelers from Dillon visiting Freedom Road Friday.
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Dillon
Butte
LaFay
the Andrus
Rotary Ladies Night At Dillon Club Draws Big Attendance
Dillon Rotary club’s Monday dinner at the Andrus dining room drew about 75 guests. Robert Gregg chaired the event with Maurice Bostwick, Prof. Linfield, and Col. Renfro among the visitors. Ram Dev of Campore India spoke on cross cultural understanding and cautioned against relying on superficial books and Hollywood depictions.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus
Robert Gregg
Maurice Bostwick
Prof
Linfield
Col. Renfro
State College
Bozeman
Ram Dev
Camnpore
India
Dev
America
Gandai
Four Schools Enter District Track Meet
The district high school track meet, sponsored by Montana State Normal College, will be held on May 1. Schools invited include Anaconda Central, Twin Bridges, Ennis, and Whitehall, with possible additional entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
Anaconda Central
Twin Bridges
Ennis
Whitehall
Snowfall Survey Maps Deep Snow Regions in Beaverhead
A Sno Cat expedition by the forest department and soil conservation bureau explores Beaverhead forest winter areas inaccessible by foot. H. H. Hendren leads measurements with Henry Stover and Floyd Dowlin, establishing new sites this February. Data and charts are viewable at the federal building forest office for public inspection.
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Forest Department
Soil Conservation Bureau
Beaverhead Forest
H. H. Hendren
Henry Stover
Floyd Dowlin
Miner Lake
Hendron
Forest Office
Federal Building
Hendren
Funeral rites for Tom Evans held at Brundage chapel
Funeral rites for the late Tom Evans were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Brundage chapel. The Rev. Lewis D. Smith of St. James Episcopal church officiated and interment was made in the cemetery at Mountain View.
Museum to Start Construction in Dillon Soon
The Beaverhead County project clears a $13,500 fundraising goal and will commence building as soon as weather permits logs to be hauled from the mountains. The museum will house the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and honor donors and pioneers with plaques and memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Woodside
Finance Committee
Beaverhead
Indi
Wise River
Melrose
Reichle
Big Hole Basin
Grasshopper
Horse Prairie
Dell
Lima
Armstead
Centennial Valley
Dillon
E. W. Bond
City council requests improvement zone and water project plans
The council discussed two water and sewer bond proposals to be voted July 20. One bond for $60,000 funds reservoir enlargement and a pumping system from a new well. the other for $165,000 to build two trunk sewers and a sewage disposal plant. Residents urged a boundary zone near Glendale, Dakota, Cornell, and city limits with flush sidewalks, 24 foot setbacks, three-room homes, and no quonset or rough log houses. A formal zone resolution is due for the next meeting and public hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Schulz
O Ceonga Street
Dr. Monger
Victor Camp
W. Bierrum
Glendale Street
Dakota
Cornell
Future Farmers Win at Bozeman
Eleven Future Farmers of America from Dillon attended the ag convention in Bozeman April 7 to 10. Gold emblem honors went to Bill Nelson for the farm home electrical foundation and the chapter farmstead improvement contest. Beaverhead silver emblem winners included best chapter sheep program with several exhibitors and the scrapbook contest. Clayton Huntley and James Munday earned ribbons in judging and swine contests. Dan Scott performed with the state FFA band at a Baxter hotel banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Dillon
Bozeman
Bill Nelson
Farmhome Electrical Foundation
Beaverhead
Bill Conover
John Conover
Don Scott
Roy Hildreth
Lowell Hild
Eagles Initiate Three Candidates In Dillon Aerie Session
Officers and members of Dillon aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles traveled to Lima for a special meeting. Three candidates Joe Michelish John Selvijge and Bobby Jackson were initiated into the order. A dance followed with Al's Rhythm band providing music and a large attendance.
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Eagles
Dillon Aerie Fraternal Orders of Eagles
Lima
Joe Michelish
John Selvidge
Bobby Jackson
J E Kelly Undergoes Emergency Appendix Operation
J E Kelly underwent surgery for removal of a ruptured appendix at Barrett hospital Saturday night and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.
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J. E. Kelly
Barrett Hospital
Essay Winners Named in County Dairy Association Contest
Judges announced results from the county dairy association essay contest with entries in two divisions. In fifth and sixth grades Donald Carroll of Dillon won first place and Rachel Mayberry, also of Dillon, took second. Wilma Hoy and Janet Mayland earned high marks and county selections were limited to two. In seventh and eighth grades Rose Ann Clemon of Jackson placed first and Sharon Stocks of Jackson second. Judges included Mrs. David Hagenbarth, Roma Allen, and Mr. O Billovich.
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Dairy Association
Donald Carroll
Dillon
Rachel Mayberry
Wilma Hoy
Janet Mayland
David Hagenbarth
Roma Allen
R. N
O'’Billovich
Rose Ann Clemon
Jackson School
Sharon Stocks
Joseph Krall
Helen
Armstead 4-H Girl Wins Carl Raymond Gray Scholarship
Marilyn Gordon daughter of Mrs Emily Gordon of Armstead has won the Carl Raymond Gray scholarship of 100 dollars from Union Pacific Railway in memory of its former president to support 4-H work. Marilyn 4-H member with eight years in clothing foods and gardening will graduate Lima high school this year and plans to study home economics at Montana State College Bozeman this fall.
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Marilyn Gordon
Emily Gordon
Armstead
Carl Raymond Gray
Union Pacific Railway Company
Gray
Union Pacific
Marilyn
Ike Rife, Jr
Wayne Halstead
Clarence Jensen
Neihart
Lima High School
Montana State College
Bozeman
Nelson Steele Are First Hats in Ring for 1948
Fred L. Nelson of Jackson files GOP petition for county commissioner in district 3. Bill Steele of Dillon enters Republican race for district 1. Both announce candidacies early in the nominating period.
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Nelson
Steele
Fred L. Nelson
Jackson
Bill Steele
Dillon
Davis Motors
Musicians to Appear in Concert by Beaverhead Students
Beaverhead county high school music students travel to Missoula for the state solo and small ensemble meet hosted by Montana University. Soloists include Peggy Lou Sutherland and Marion Camp with others in piano, voice, clarinet, trumpet, cornet, bass and violin events. A brass quintet and vocal group also perform with accompanying adults providing transportation.
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Beaverhead County
Missoula
Montana University
Peggy Lou Sutherland
Marion Camp
Dorothy Newnes
Hewitt Martinell
Sam Davis
Bob Davis
Renette Kenison
Kathryn Cardinale
Fred Honeychurch
Nora Jean French
Jim Martinell
Anna Jane Caldwell
Maxine Benson
Norma Koenig
Marjorie Ward
Bob Essex
John Patton
Bernard Wenger
Ray Simon
Dean Pachico
Telegraphic shoot opens here with 73
Braving wind and snow flurries the Dillon Gun club opened the Standard telegraphic shoot Sunday with a perfect 25 gauge score plus 24 and 23 in the prelims. Herman Peterson of Orlean, Ind. still to be heard from. Sneed and Bell led early with several 24s and 25s among shooters including Jackson, Westergard, Craigholm and Madsen.
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Dillon
Chich
Herman Péterson
Orleans
Ind
H. Sneed
Dr. Bell
John Jackson
Pete Westergard
E. Craigholm
Axel Madsen
Bob Jackson
Bill Jacobs
Craigholm
Vic Westergard
Darwin Peterson
George Pederson
Dave Curry
Dale Strodtman
Tom Ross
Paul Fox
Bud Cashmore
Dr.Cashmore
Helena
Bud Campbell
Bruce Jardine
Leona Westergard
Cliff Ide
Fun for All at Beaver Lodge Carnival Apr 23 24
Residents look forward to a revival of the annual Fun fest with dancing by Nellie Poole and pupils, a snack bar offering hot dogs burgers pop candy ice cream and lemonade, and numerous booths including roulette fish pond ring toss and a chram of horrors. Volunteers list co chairs Luther Smith and Mrs Ben Davis with D L Johnson directing and Fay Waldemar chairing publicity.
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Beaver Lodge
Mys
Nellie Poole
F.F.A
Chamber of Horrors
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Luther Smith
Ben Davis
Fay Waldemar
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Selke
Red Cross
Dillon Lodge
P. J. Lovell
Elks
C.F. Hall
Phillip J. Lovell
B.P.O.E. Leo Musberger
Montana West
State Elks Association
George Heikkila
Archie Green
Edwin Hilger
John Spehar
Paul Stahl
Frank Lasich
Henry D. ‘Tsch
Trease
Elks Drum and Susie Corps
Lakeview T
Trail Creek
Terrell Senseseeee
Selway Junction
Bloody Dick
Goldstone
Jahnke
Creek
Miner Forks
East Bery
Big Hole Pass
Big Hole
Anderson
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