Big Hole Highway Plan Backed by Beaverhead Chamber
The Beaverhead chamber of commerce urges promotion of a proposed Big Hole battlefield to Sula highway, a 4 mile link that would aid Idaho and Bitterroot travelers, bring fresh produce to markets, and improve access to local parks. The project awaits state highway department action after support from chamber president George Schotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Beaverhead
Idaho
Cnot
Ramche
Bie Hole
Wisdan
Glacier Parks
Une
Butie Chamber of Commerce
Csearge Schotte
Beavertead
Kite Event Draws Crowds At Local Golf Course
A Sunday kite flying event at the golf course attracted a large crowd of youngsters aged 6 to 14. Sponsored by the high school Key Club, the competition awarded top prizes in multiple age groups for highest, biggest, smallest, and most novel kites with numerous participants and several tied results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key Club
John Mugsas
Richard Newton
Ray Weaver
Raymond Webster
John Hoversteiner
Neal Decker
Chuck Telorn
Mickeys Anderson
Gregg Burns
Raymanag Webster
Chuck Tolsxin
Mickey Art der Or
Ard Kegg Burns
Robert Tysdal
John Goodrick
Ray Newton
Tarry Lakner
John Monger
Andy Dyka
Ed Wolfe
Dennis Burns
Larry Lakner
Pam Suver
Tom Straugh
Kathy Buger
Stephen
Selway
Ronnie Selway
Kim Williams
Marcia Melton
Walter Warrick
Judy Dodd
Pat Tolson
Walter Warick
Ronnie Rebish
Roberta Warrick
Roberta
Randy Scott
Perfect Score in Telegraphic Shoot at Great Falls Gun Club
The Dylon Gun club posted a perfect 75 in the Great Falls Telegraphic event on Sunday. Participants included H L Sneed Russell Smith Tom Clemow and H R Peterson with multiple 25s and strong scores across singles doubles and handi cap. Shooting starts at 10 o clock each Sunday during the telegraphic run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dylon Gun Club
Great Falls
H L. Sneed
Russell Smith
Tom Clemow
Sneed
Smith
Clemow
H R Peterson
John Jackson
Fred Eudaily
Joe Roe
Clay Smith
Earl Tash
DJ Doyle
Dale Stroduman
Bruce Jardine
H R. Peterson
Roe
Tash
Peterson
Russ Smith
Strodtman
Clemon
Don Wheat New President of Dillon Rotary Club
Don Wheat elected president of the Dillon Rotary Club for the year starting July. He noted Rotary conference insights from Bozeman and outlined plans and measures including a $100 donation to Soroptimist Ambulance Fund and a Boys State scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wheat
Dillon Rotary Club
W J Bierrum
Beaverhead-Powell County
Jack
Lambert Ebel
Joan Beager
Bette Mockel
Bozeman
Dillon
Montana
Rotary
Keown
Butte
Tom Davis
Payne
Rotary International
Seattle
Sheldon E Davis
Gordon Rogmein
Kalispell
Rotary Clubs
Boys State
Welcoon Payne
Joe Flynn
Great Falls
Lyle Brigham
Lions Club
Lily Tag Day Set by Jayceens and Cub Scouts in Dillon
On Saturday April 17 the Dillon Jayceons and Cub Scouts will sell Easter Lily tags to support Montana crippled children. Handicapped producers crafted tags will be sold on downtown streets with no house to house solicitation. Donations are voluntary with funds aiding the Montana society for crippled children. Pack 60 Cub Scouts join the effort to sell lilies.
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Dillon
Montana Society For Crippled Children
Montana
Dillon Jayceons
Pack 60
Carmody Elected President of Vigilante Co op
At the Vigilante Electric Cooperative annual meeting in Dillon the board elected Leo n Carmody as president. Ed Nolte was chosen vice president and H W Wheat was reelected secretary treasurer. New director G H Briggs joined the board replacing Kenneth Iverson. Other directors include Vern Stanchfield Wise River W D Sandy Twin Bridges Holger Carlson north of Dillon Fred Nelson Jackson and Frank Shearer Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigilante Electric Coperative, Inc
Leon Carmody
Jefferson Island
Ed Nolte
Silver Star
H. W. Wheat
GH. Briggs
Dell
Kenneth Iverson
Briggs
Briggs, Inc
Deli
Vern Stanchfield
Wise River
W. D. Sandy
Twin Bridges
Holger Carlson
Dillon
Fred Nelson
Jackson
Frank Shearer
Townsend
Lenten Schedule at St. Rose Church for Holy Week
St Rose Catholic Church announces end of Lenten fast next Saturday at noon and no Wednesday devotions. Confessions at 7 p.m. Holy Week morning services end Thursday with 7 a.m. high mass. No services Friday and Saturday mornings. Holy Hour 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday devotions, seven last words on Good Friday at 2 p.m. Easter masses at 8 and 10 a.m. include a special Easter Mass in honor of St Cecelia with processional and choir listed.
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ST. Rose Catholic Church
Holy Land
St. Cecelia
W. A. Hatfeld
Christ the Lord
Anthony Bramsman
Charles Murray
Dean Stewart
Barbara Markovich
Teresa Jakovac
Yvonne Wenger
Mildred Stanchfield
Lois
Easter Egg Hunt on Western Montana Campus
The Dillon Jaycees lead the Easter egg hunt on Western Montana campus with Beaverhead chamber funding. Eggs boiled at White Cafe and colored by Girl Scouts. County children and Madison county visitors invited to assemble at 1 p.m. and join age designated sections. Prizes for both girls and boys.
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Western Montana College
Dillon Jaycees
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Madison County
Jaycees
Tolson Chosen CAP Delegate to Washington Dinner
Jon Tolson of the Civil Air Patrol selected from Montana squadrons to represent the state at CAP congressional dinner in Washington D C on May 5. Air Force will cover all expenses and arrange air transport. He may meet President Eisenhower or Vice President Nixon and the secretary of the air force. members of Congress will attend.
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Jon Tolson
Civil Air Patrol
John C. Tolson
Montana
CAP
Washington
D. C
Congress
Air Force
Tolson
Eisenhower
Nixon
Tonrey Promoted to Commander of Naval Reserve Air Corps
Francis E. Tonrey formerly of Dillon has been promoted to commander of the Naval Reserve Air Corps at Wold Chamberlain Field in Minneapolis where he serves as public information officer. Enlisting in 1941, he trained in Idaho and Texas, flew torpedo bombers for 18 months in World War II, and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis E. Tonrey
Francis J. Tonrey
Dillon
Naval Reserve Air Corps
Wold Chamberlain Field
Minneapolis
Sandpoint
Idaho
Corpus Christi
Tex
Easter service and choir plans at First Presbyterian
The Westminster fellowship of the Presbyterian church schedules a Sunrise service at 6 a.m. on Easter morning at the ball field with a public invitation. The 9:45 a.m. service includes children recitations and two songs in costume. Youth and regular choirs perform at both services.
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First Presbyterian
Westminster Fellowship of
The
Presbyterian Church
Ellswo
Cragholm
Chipper
Camp
Monte Elliott
Judy Dodd
Nanc Muchmore
Janet Hoy
Billi Harkness
Judy Jendresen
Sally Anderson
Arlene Winn
Donnason
John Garry
Bobby le
Diane
Martin Owen
Craig Holland
Jimmy Harkness
Donny Richardson
Hollensteiner
Donna
Richi Holly Holland
Janice Roby
Easter program planned by Methodist church
The Methodist church under Pastor Johnstone invites the public to Good Friday service at 2 p m with opportunities for baptism and the Lord's Supper. An Easter program by the Methodist primary department and Sunday school features student performances and songs, with a full listing of participating names and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
R. N. Johnstone
Methodist
Nedra Pilgrim
Little
Marie
Melva’ Bell
Harry Gosen, Jr
Jeanne Saito
Dale
Kerry Koenig
Michel Green
de Richard
Leslie Ann Tyvand
Joh Schuler
Lee
Terry ‘Hazelbaker
Beth Jones
Joey
Soroptimists Seek Funds for New Ambulance
The Soroptimist club plans to purchase and equip an ambulance to aid emergency and first aid work, aiming for about $800 in total, with $100 already contributed by the Rotary Club. The club invites the public to contribute using a provided form.
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Ian Rotary Club
Canvassers Begin County Cancer Drive in Beaverhead
Mrs. J. H., county commander, reports 52 volunteers manning the drive across Beaverhead County this week. A Friday night meeting at the guild hall featured research films to inform volunteers about cancer advances.
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Anny Beaverhead
J. H
Guild Hall
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Dlallon Rotary Club
Board of Closure
Wheat
Ce Ae
Welant
Dulba Club
Eh Ana
Brek
George Anderser
Jack Rees
Jayceens
Cub Scouts
Carmody
Vigilante Co-op
Mr Carmody
Dilton
Leo J. Carmody
G. H. Briggs
To Breneman
Kathy ‘Koenig
Ben Ovitt
Sharon Sinlair
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