Supreme Court upholds executor dispute in Thompson estate
Montana Supreme Court affirmed Silver Bow district court ruling in the estate of Anna Huber Thompson who died February 3 1951 at Dillon. The decision bars George A Hill from contesting the probate as executor while J W Rees is named executor. Justice Angstman dissented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
District Court
Butte
J. W. Rees
Will
Montana
Supreme Court
Silver Bow
Anna Huber Thompson
Dillon
George A. Hill
First National Bank
Hill
Rees
Thompson
Beaverhead High Prom Night Honors 1952 Graduates
The annual junior prom at Beaverhead County High School gym Saturday April 9 features theme April Showers. Doreen Flitton and Charles Murray lead the grand march with Judd Sullivan's Philipsburg orchestra providing music. Prom committees include Beverly George Rosalie Bastian and others. advisors are Miss Peggy McDonald Don Ryerson and Charles Graffi. Alumni are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
Doreen Flitton
Charles Murray
Beverly George
Rosalie Bastian
Mice Lessey
Bill Thomas
Laurene Walker
Ken Trowbridge
Elsie Rebich
Lee Orr
Ruth Ann Brown
Jeanette Watkins
Robert Romers
Clayton Schulz
Peggy McDonald
Don Ryerson
Charles Graffi
Louis Piazzola
Walter Paddock
John Hubbard
Cliff Mockel
N. C. Murray
Laurence Walker
E. E. Redman
Paul Zink
Leonard Schulz
Judd Sullivan
Philipsburg
Tuneup Shoot For Telegraphic Event In Dillon
A large Dillon Gun Club turnout for the season’s first tuneup practice. Herman Peterson led with a full 97 of 100 in the 50 yard event. In the 50 third, Russ Smith topped with 48, Dr. Stanchfield 46, John Jackson 44, Doyle 42, Eliason 39. In the 25 third, Vic Westergard and John Tolson led with 22 each, Sneed 21, Krause 18, Patton 18. Smith and Jackson had 23 in handicap. Sneed 21. Stanchfield and Peterson 20. The telegraphic shoot begins at 10 am next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Post
Dillon Gun Club
Herman Peterson
Russ Smith
Dr. Stanchfield
John Jackson
D. J. Doyle
Ronnie Eliason
Vic Wester
Famous Speed Typist to Appear in Dillon
Cortez W. Peters internationally known speed typist will demonstrate typing skill for instruction and entertainment at WMCE auditorium in Dillon on April 24 at 3 p m. He will also appear in Great Falls Billings Butte and Missoula as part of Montana tour. Peters showcases fundamentals of typing performs a tap dance on the keys and types blindfolded with mittens while reciting humorous poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortez W. Peters
WMCE
Dillon
Montana
Peters
Great Falls
Billings
Butte
Missoula
Royal Typewriter Co., Inc
Easter and Lenten Services Draw Record Crowds
Easter and Lenten services across the Dilfon churches drew large attendance this year. Clergy from Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Assembly of God led Good Friday union devotions. St Rose Catholic church held Masses and confessions during Lent. L D S church offered The Cross of Redemption cantata and Easter address by Fred C. Parker. Bishop H H Daniels attended Holy Week services with the largest Easter communion and choral eucharist in years, 21 people confirmed Saturday. First Evangelical Lutheran held lenten rites, and Christian Scientists noted Easter observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilfon
Fj Church
Warren Kunkel
Robert N. Johnstone
E. W. Goodrick
C. L. Gambill
Assembly of God
St. Rose Catholic Church
Timothy Clifford
L.D.S
Fred C. Parker
Drummond
H. H. Daniels
Montana
Helena
B. M. Alstad
Evanglical Lutheran Church
Wise River Firm Appeals Verdict
Montana's Supreme Court accepts two appeals from district court rulings. Gil bert Dodgson and Ray Johnson, doing business as Wise River Lumber, contest a Silver Bow county jury award of 3500 dollars plus interest to Harry Bennett for nonpayment on a half interest sawmill sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Supreme Court
Silver Bow
Lewis and Clark
Gilbert Dodgson
Ray Johnson
Wise River Lumber Company
Harry Bennett
Bennett
Wise River
Dodgson
Former Residents Lose Home by Fire at Silver Bow
Mr and Mrs Tandy Hale and two children lost all possessions when a house at Silver Bow burned Wednesday of last week. The Hales lived in an old converted schoolhouse recently bought by Mr and Mrs Charles Hale. No insurance. Eagle lodge members and friends plan a benefit dance at the Eagles Hall next Saturday night to aid the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandy Hale
Silver Bow
Eagle Lodge
Eagles Hall
Parking Rules Strictly Enforced In City District
Chief of Police Dan Mooney announces a rigorous parking crackdown in the business district. Officers will check cars every two hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets will be issued for violations and offenders must appear at the police station at 10:30 a.m. the next day or face arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Mooney
Mooney
Tourney to Open Golf Season At Country Club
The Dillon Country Club prepares for a spring start with a mixed match next Sunday pitting rank novices against champions in a two ball foursome. Teams include Puyear with Harrison and Schulz with Roberts facing Brundage Johnson and Monger with Gleed. Ed Donovan is official scorer. caddies include Later Rott Schuyler and Foster. A $500 annual lease funds course and clubhouse improvements for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Country Club
Paul Puyear
George Harrison
Leonard Schulz
Jack Roberts
Walt Brundage
Charles Johnson
Warren Monger
Bill Gleed
Ed Donovan
Fie Dick
Barney Rott
Farnum Schuyler
Walter Foster
Friends Mourn Death of Thomas H. Menke
Thomas H. Menke of Dillon and Beaverhead County died suddenly last Thursday at his home in Butte. He began with Continental Oil in Dillon and held an executive post at his death. He and Mrs. Menke lived here for years before moving to Butte in 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon and
Beaverhead County
Thomas H. Menke
Butte
Mr. Menke
Continental Oil Company
Dillon
Mrs. Menke
Museum visitors hear history from Dillon relics
Children from Miss Gladys Forester's Dillon public school class visited the museum Friday morning. Mrs. Fred Woodside explained the history of many relics and heirlooms to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Forester
Dillon Public School
Fred Woodside
Registered Beef Cattle Sale Proves Success
A breeders association sale of registered beef cattle at the county fair livestock pavilion drew strong interest from local ranchers. Howard Schnell of Dickinson acted as auctioneer with Herb Wheat as clerk, Jim Womack directing, and Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce aiding. A Hereford sire from Ennis fetched 1450 dollars for Emil Schindler of Jackson, while bulls sold for 1100 and 1000 dollars. Twenty four bulls were sold, with buyers mainly local ranchers, suggesting a spring and fall sale would benefit both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breeders Association
Howard Schnell
Dickinson
N. D
Herb Wheat
Jim Womack
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Jumping Horse
Ennis
Emil Schindler
Jackson
Short Wave Radio Services Prove Time Saving Device
Sheriff Paul H Temple reports receiving their F ec call number KOES38 and now has two sheriff cars with short wave, plus a deputy car in Lima. Dr I W Vinsel and associates provide three deputy cars for Beaverhead and neighboring counties, enabling prompt service to patrons and the sheriff's office. The system allows rapid message transmission to officials across a large area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Temple
Sheriff’s Office
Lima
James Kochel
I. W. Vinsel
Dr. Vinsel
D. K. Shaftner
R. V. Strandberg
Beaverhead
Boys State Delegates Named From Beaverhead County
Seven Beaverhead county junior boys are named delegates to the sixth annual American Legion Boys State at Western Montana College of Education campus August 17 to 26. Delegates Dick Denny Wisdom Masonic lodge Charles Murray Dillon Masonic lodge Clayton Schulz Kiwanis club Robert Romers Rotary club Lee Orr BPO Elks No 1554 Bill Thomas American Legion Kent Trowbridge Junior Chamber of Commerce. Eligibility requires completion of junior year and selection for leadership character integrity and scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
American Legion
Western Montana College of Education
Dick Denny
Wisdom Masonic Lodge
Charles Murray
Dillon Masonic Lodge
Clayton Schulz
Kiwanis Club
Robert Romers
Rotary Club
Lee Orr
B.P.O. Elks
Bill Thomas
Kent Trowbridge
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Beaverhead School Regulates Use of Gym and Auditorium
Beaverhead county high school board sets user fees for the auditorium and gymnasium for 1950 51 term. Auditorium charges include 25 per night for performances 10 for matinees 5 for rehearsals and 10 for recital with one rehearsal. Gymnasium charges 15 per game 5 for practice with no charges for Armistice Day or patriotic programs. Principal Martin Aahl announced the rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Prin. Martin Aahl
Burleses Return from Arizona Winter
Mr and Mrs Ed Burles return last week from Arizona where they spent the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Burles
Arizona
Remember When Dillon Recall Stage Benefit
A benefit performance on Thursday night April 24 at Beaverhead County High School auditorium revives Frank Eliel’s Dillon history with Remember When sketches from the 1880s to motor age. George Brown and Jacqueline Armour star. 20 performers include Weldon Payne Dan Hawkins Bob Brown and Don Smith. features music dancing costumes and a barber shop quartet. Proceeds aid the local cancer drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Frank Eliel
Dillon
Little Theatre Group
George Brown
Jacqueline Armour
Teur
Weldon Payne
Dan Hawkins
Bob Brown
Don Smith
Cara Redd
Virginia City Players
Grasshopper Hoppers
Whitworth College A Cappella Choir Arrives in Dillon
Whitworth College presents a 57 member a cappella choir in Dillon at 8 p m Friday April 25 in the high school auditorium. Under Wilbur L Anders the Inland Empire group from Spokane Wash tours seven western states and has performed for National Federation of Music Clubs delegates. The free concert supports Presbyterian church outreach with a free will offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bach
F. Melius Christiansen
Randall Thompson
Will James
Whitworth College
Heart of the Inland Empire
Spokane
Wash
Wilbur L. Anders
Anders
St. Olaf
Uate
Eastman School of Music
Colorado Springs
Great Falls
Montana
National Federation of Music Clubs
Territory
Hawaii
China
Presbbyterian Church
Cancer Sunday Observed Here April 20
Worshipers at local churches will observe Cancer Sunday on April 20 as announced by Mrs J H Gilbert chairing the 1952 Cancer Crusade of the American Cancer Society. Clergy from Catholic and Protestant churches are asked to devote part of services to prayers for cancer control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gilbert
American Cancer Society
P.-T.A. to Install Officers Monday
The last regular P.-T.A. meeting will be Monday at 8 pm in the Bagley building sewing room. Officers for the coming year will be installed. Ralph Kneeland WMCE instructor will address guidance for elementary school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.-T.a
Bagley
Ralph Kneeland
WMCE
Vodvil at WMCE College Auditorium Friday Night
The annual Vodvil at WMCE college will be held Friday night April 18 at 8:00 in the WMCE auditorium. A downtown parade of Vodvil participants will precede the show. Prizes will honor best individual and group costumes and best comedy acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
WMCE
Rotarians Elect Dr Lindley Club President
Dillon Rotary club board of directors elected Dr L L Lindley as club president for a term beginning July 1. The Monday meeting featured Frank Hazelbaker as chair with guests Ken Edwards of Missoula and Artell Lovell of the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle L. Lindley
Dillon Rotary Club
Frank Hazelbaker
Ken Edwards
Missoula
Artell Lovell
Lovell
Montana
Soil Conservation Service
Club
Lambert Eliel
California
Officers Installed at Dillon Elks Lodge 1554 Saturday Night
At a Dillon lodge 1554 Elks ceremony Frank Venable of Butte installed the year’s officers assisted by several past exalted rulers and lodge officers. New officers include Byron E. Sanborn exalted ruler and Harold C. Murray treasurer with E. R. Hilger retiring as exalted ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge
B.P.O.E
Frank Venable
Butte
J. W. Walters
Harry S. Tash
E. W. Johnson
Lee Hoerning
William M. Lloyd
J. W. Hillbrand
Robert S. Dodd
Joseph R. Smith
Grand Lodge
Arthur Bay
Esquire
Lyle L. Lindley
T. Patrick Dunagan
William B. Gandrud
E. R. Hilger
Former residents visit from Bozeman
Mr and Mrs J C Whitham, once residents of the city, visited earlier this week from their Bozeman home. Mr Whitham served as supervisor of the Beet Be overhead National Forest for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Whitham
City
Bozeman
Mr. Whitham
Beaverhead National Forest
State Star Head To Visit Local Chapter
Frances E. Halvorson of Cut Bank, worthy grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, will be honor guest of Mizpah Chapter No. 13 on her official visit Tuesday, April 22. A banquet will be given in her honor at 6:30 p.m. in the Masonic dining room with reservations by calling Evelyn Sage or Harriet Watkins by April 19. A 1:30 p.m. luncheon at the Dillon Country club will follow, with reservations through Mrs. Edith Hendren by April 19. Transportation help available from several members. Committees named for banquet arrangements, table setup, programs, and more. Members urged to get their nestes Rann in as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances E. Halvorson
Cut Bank
Order of the Eastern Star
Mizpah
Masonic
Evelyn Sage
Harriet Watkins
Halvorson
Dillon Country Club
Edith Hendren
Esther Comfort
Janet Christensen
Hellen Squires
Agnes Hazelbaker
W. J. Bierrum
W. J. McFadden
Archie Green
Cliff McLaughlin
Stella Murray
Emma Melton
Alma Whitehill
Edna Wheat
Georgianna Andersen
Margaret Taylor
Sylvester Meade
Isabel Bay
Stella Bierrum
Georgia
Althea Flitton
Ruth Murray
Mary Pilgrim
Florence Davis
Phoebe Petersen
Neste Rann
Emil Hansen Dies In Sokane Rancher Here
Emil Hansen 68 former operator of the Cottonwoods ranch south of Dillon died suddenly at his Spokane Washington home Monday. A Germany native he ran sheep ranches at Musselshell 35 years and moved to Dillon in 1942 selling out in 1944. He leaves three other daughters Mrs Nelson Lutey Missoula Mrs William McCaffree Musselshell and Freda Hansen Spokane and eight grandchildren. Funeral was held in Spokane with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Hansen
Dillon
Spokane
Wash
Charles
Hansen
Germany
Musselshell
Nelson Lutey
Missoula
William McCaffree
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wise River Firm
Friends
Jackie Armour
Jack Carriger
Vodvil
M.C
Rotarians
Dr. Lindley
Elks
Sokane
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