Holy Week Observed in Dillon and County Farewell to A L Stone
An obituary notes the death of A L Stone president of the State Bank and Trust and Beaverhead County pioneer. The community mourns his passing after a long illness and plans a Dillon funeral after his remains are brought home. Holy Week services are held daily at noon in the Hartwig theatre under the Dillon Layman committee with sermons by local ministers and a community choir composing the musical program.
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A. L., Stone
State Bank & Trust Company
Beaverhead County
Citiens
Booth
Pasadendet
pDeath
Stone
California
Dillon
Hartwig Theatre
Dillon Layman's Committee
Jesus
Paradise
Quigley Brothers Visit Jackson duo in town Monday
Martin Quigley and Ralph Quigley were in town Monday from Jackson. The brief note lists their hometown and arrival day.
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Martin Quigley
Ralph Quigley
Jackson
Old Church Belfry Murder Story Captures Dillon Interest
Dillon educators returned from Spokane and report the Inland Empire Education association convention. The article The Mystery of the Old Church Belfry in Liberty magazine recounts the Blanche Lamont and Minnie Williams murder at Emmanuel church in San Francisco in 1895 and the trial of the alleged killer, a case connected to Dillon via Miss Lamont, a local Davis Lamont family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Spokane
Inland Empire Education Association
IUCN
Liberty Magazine
Blanche Lamont
Minnie Williams
Emmanuel
San Francisco
Miss Lamont
David R. Lamont
Legion seeks old stage coach memorial for Oregon Short Line depot lawn
American Legion post pursues an historic stage coach as a memorial in Dillon Montana. A special committee reports traces of coaches found and hopes to locate a suitable vehicle soon for dedication. The post plans Scout transfers and donated $25 to Boy Scout funds, with next meeting at the Metlen Hotel.
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Baverhead
The
American Legion
Oregon Short ‘Line
Montana
Joe. Tages
Tom Gilbert
Wilsae
Frontier
E. L. Fairbanks
Citizen’s Committee
Camp Turner Club
Dillon Scout
Troop No. 14
Beaverhead
Boy Scout Fund
Metlen
Reichle
Beav erhead P T A invites Edson lectures here
Beaverhead county residents are urged to attend three lectures by Newell W. Edson of the American Social Hygiene Association. He will speak at the training school auditorium Monday night April 21 at 8 and Tuesday morning to the Normal college assembly. Mrs J H Gilbert leads the arrangements and urges all parents and young people to plan to attend.
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America
Newell W. Edson
American Social Hygiene Association
Dillon
Dillon Parent Teachers Association
Edson
Beaverhead County
Training School
J. H. Gilbert
Montana Congress of Parents and Teachers
the Normal College
State Meet of Air Cadets at Normal Gym
Indoor state meet for Montana air cadets held at the Normal gym on Friday May 2. Squadrons from Butte Anaconda Sheridan Dillon and other towns compete to crown a state champion. Event organized by Commander George M Melton and B J Gunderson proceeds benefit the Dillon Girl Scouts. Prizes for planes staying aloft longest with emphasis on size and flying ability. Special consideration for self built planes and father and son designs.
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Merican Air Cadets
George M. Melton
Butte
Anaconda
Sheridan
Dillon
Montana
Mr. Melton
B. J. Gunderson
Butte Y. M. C. A
Dillon Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Organization
Dillon Boy Receives Legion of Honor at DeMolay Conclave
William C. Orr of Dillon was awarded the Legion of Honor by the Order of DeMolay at the state conclave in Butte. Orr, from Missoula where he attends the state university, was honored in the presence of Dillon DeMolays and relatives. Delegation from Dillon included Henry Rodgers Floyd Hull Frank A. Hazelbaker Jr Philip Brown Hiram Rodgers George Christiansen and others.
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Illiam C.orr
Dillon
Butte
Legion of Honor
Orr
Missoula
State University
Henry, Rodgers
Floyd Hull
Frank A. Hazelbaker, Jr
Philip Brown
Hiram Rodgers
George Christiansen
Former Beaver Star Slated for Varsity
Frank Little, former Dillon high school athlete, shines in Oregon State spring practice under coach Paul J. Schissler. He eyes a regular varsity berth at fullback next fall, replacing Carl Gilmore and John Essman, with hopes for all Pacific Coast honors after more experience. Oregon State schedule includes William at Corvallis, Gonzaga at Corvallis, USC at Los Angeles, and California Aggies at Corvallis.
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Regon State College
Corvallis
Frank Little
Dillon
Little
Carl Gilmore
John Essman
Construction of Bank Building To Begin Next Week
The First National Bank plans a new $100,000 building with bids opened in Butte. Eight general contractors bid from $70,155 to $119,308 and six plumbing and heating bids ranged from $9,500 to $15,098.
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First ’ National Bank
J. H. Gilbert
Butte
Shanley, Willson and Hugenin
Episcopal State Convention Set for Dillon May 11 13
St James parish prepares for the 27th annual Episcopal diocese of Montana convention to be held in Dillon from May 11 to 13. Delegates from across the state will attend and arrangements are being made for visitor accommodations. The Easter offering at St James church will fund convention expenses.
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St. James Parish
Episcopal Diocese of
Montana
Dillon
St. James Church
Bozeman Rotary Leader Speaks at Dillon Luncheon
Red Benson president of the Bozeman Rotary club spoke to Dillon Rotarians at Hansen Grill about next month’s district Rotary convention in Bozeman. He promised an exceptional three day program with entertainment and speeches and noted strong attendance. Benson also described Montana State College extension work and farm relief efforts. Miss Helene Hoffman will represent Beaverhead county high school in the extemporaneous event.
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Red Benson
Bozeman
Benson
Montana State College
Helene Hoffman
Beaverhead County
Easter Services Planned Across Hartwig Area Churches
Churches in Hartwig area announce Holy Week and Easter services with special programs at St. James Grace Methodist and other congregations. Easter Eve Holy Baptism and morning Holy Communion mark the day, with musical selections and hymns. Grace Methodist hosts sunrise prayer, Sunday school, baptism, cantata The Risen Savior, and a 7 30 p m cantata performance directed by Mrs. W G Gilbert. Public invited.
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J. D. Smith
Grace Methodist Church
Naomi Hildreth
Cooper
Lowry
W. G. Gilbert
Holy Week Services Schedule and Easter Masses
The schedule lists confessions on Holy Week Wednesday from 2 to 6 and 7 to 10 p.m. Maundy Thursday includes Mass of the Institution at 7 a.m. with a Blessed Sacrament procession and all day adoration. Good Friday features seven last words devotion at 3 p.m. and Stations of the Cross at 7:30 p.m. Holy Saturday offers blessing rites and Mass of the Resurrection at 8 a.m. Confessions return 2 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Easter Sunday masses at 8 a.m. and High Mass at 10:30 a.m. The choir premieres the Mass of the Blessed Sacrament by La Hache.
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Christ
la Hache
Easter Services Include Sunrise Prayer and Church School
The Presbyterian Church offers a sunrise prayer meeting at 7:00 a.m. sponsored by Kappa Epsilon guild, 10:00 a.m. church school with a children’s program, and 11:00 a.m. morning worship featuring Emily Anderson and Jean Bishop with violin, a Christ Is Risen anthem, and a sermon titled Resurrection in the Heart. The Latter Day Saints also conducts a Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. with Easter program and music.
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St. James Church
H. N. Tragitt
Sullivan
Presbyterian Church
T. J. Simons
Kappa Epsilon Guild
Church School
Emily Anderson
Jean Bishop
Halle- Sunjah
J. E. Birch
Miss Randolph
Latter Day Saints Church
Sities
Easter Services At Baptist Church Set For Sunday
The Rev. R. O Shannon invites attendance as the Baptist church holds Easter services Sunday at 11 o'clock with a Baptist ceremony and special Easter music.
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R. O Shannon
Reichle rancher Beth Beaton dies of heart attack
Beth Beaton a prominent Reichle area rancher died last Wednesday night at his ranch home from a heart attack. Funeral services were conducted at the Dillon Masonic hall with the local Masonic lodge in charge before burial at Melrose. Beaton, about 65, had lived in the Big Hole valley for 40 years, earlier Barber in Melrose and later ran ranches near Divide Woodin Reichle. He is survived by nephew Frank Beaton of Maquaketa Iowa and brothers John Beaton and BE J Owens of Chicago.
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Ames Beth Beaton
Reichle
Dillon
Masonic Hall
Melrose
Divide
Woodin
Frank Beaton
Maquaketa
Iowa
John Beaton
BE. J. Owens
Chicago
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N. W. Edson
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J. F. McBain
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Genevieve Albertson
DaWald
Normal College
Julia Anderson
Legion
AIR Cadets
Dillon Boy
Beaver
Tle
Paul J. Schissler
Oregon State
Willamette
Corval
Lis
Gonzaga
Southern California
Los Angeles
California Aggies
Eliza
Olive Scholz
Hiram Brundage
Donald Bayerd
Buster Stultz
Barry Caskin
Cora Ander
Episcopal State Convention
City
Fred Benson
Hartwig
Churches of City
First Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Rose's Church
First Baptist Church
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Beth Beaton
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