Presbytery of Butte in Session With Western Communities
Delegates from Butte Anaconda Missoula Victor Hamilton Philipsburg Deer Lodge Melrose Wisdom Wise River Lima Dillon attend the annual meeting of the Presbytery of Butte and the Butte Presbyterial society. Speakers include Rev G H McCleave and Don E Anson. sessions at St James guild hall and Presbyterian church with meals and a tea honoring visiting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Presbytery of
Butte
Butte Presbyterial Society
Anaconda
Missoula
Victor
Hamilton
Philipsburg
Deer ‘Lodge
Melrose
Wisdom
Wise River
Lima
Dillon
G. H. McCleave
Lewistown
Wyoming
Presbyterian Church
J. Thompson Baker
Harold T. Baugh
Manse Society
Jean Bishop
Baugh
Logée
W. H. Bessire
Shakespeare Club Holds Annual Luncheon With New Officers
Seventy five members and guests gathered at St James guild hall for the Dillon Shakespeare club luncheon as Mrs Lewis D Smith presided. New officers named include Mrs W W Hawkins president and Miss Myrtle Savidge among assistants. A program featured vocal solos, piano, and a one act play The Florist Shop directed by Savidge. A gift scholarship to Normal college for three quarters and a play gift were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Shakespeare Club
St. James Guild Hall
Lewis D. Smith
W. W. Hawkins
O. A. Bergeson
John Hartwig
Jens Bay
W. W. Wetzel
Bergeson
Myrtle Savidge
Mary Innes
H. H. Hendren
Genevieve Albertson
S. E. Davis
Seal Sale
Lambert Eliel
J. E. Kelly
Miss Innes
Clara Chapman
Melissa Minger
Brinton Jackson
Ralph McFadden
Harold M. Warner
Wetzel
Gladys Forester
Florence Stoffler
Margaret King
First Boys State Set Here in August
Montana's first Boys State will convene at State Normal college in Dillon for ten days August 10 to 19. About 300 high school juniors from across the state will elect a replica government from governor to departments, under sponsorship of the American Legion and Montana groups. Beaverhead county will provide three boys with local committee oversight and a Lima candidate possible if chosen. Sponsorship costs include 30 dollars per boy plus transport, and 300 total attendees are limited by college capacity. The event coincides with the college's 50th anniversary and includes tours to Bannack and Virginia City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
State Normal College
Dillon
American Legion
Legion
Department of Montana
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
Farnum Schuyler
George M. Gosman
Jay V. McCarthy
Ed Donovan
Rush Jordan
Gosman
Jay McCarthy
Dillon Lodge No
A. F. & A.M. Dillon Rotary Club
Beaverhead Post
Lima High School
Dillon Rotary Club
Lima
B.C.H.S
Prin. D. L. Johnson
Dillon Man on State Spud Group
Members of the potato advisory committee to the State PMA will meet in Bozeman on May 2 to review Montana's potato price support program for 1947. The group will study marketing charges, sorting, sacking, transport, and potential use of marketing orders and agreements for perishables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Production and Marketing Administration
Bozeman
Department of Agriculture
PMA
Montana
Claude M. Cory
Helena
EH. E. Isaac
Extension Service
Albert H. Kruse
Agriculture
Carl Meyer
William A. Anderson
Deer Lodge
J. B. Garrison
Butte
Tom Herrin
Barney Leichwardt
Harry Rundell
E. R. Miller
Townsend
Bernard Williams
Dillon
R. G. Ostergren
Missoula
P. J. Seifert
J. H. Sharples
Zurich
Clarence Hagen
Stevensville
A. H. Small
Kalispell
Cub Scouts Advance at Friday Meet
Awards and advancements in rank were given to all Cub Scouts of the Dillen dens at a Cub pack meeting in the Bagley school auditorium Friday night. Barkeley Compton, Scout executive of Anaconda, attended with H. H. Hendren, Dillon Cubmaster, in charge, assisted by Chester White and Paul Holloran as assistant Cubmasters. Each Den presented a skit, with the first award to Den Five, Mrs. Kenneth Kenson, den mother. Gold arrows were earned by Donald Murray, John McCollum, Lewis Richardson, and Clayton Schulz for achievements beyond requirements. New Bobcats admitted included Loren Jones, Billy Hartwig, Carl Hartwig, John Giles and Ronny Buckingham. Advanced to Wolf rank were Benny Henneberry, Lee Orr, Donald Murray, Harold Hignight, Jack Kenison, Robert Romers, Clayton Schulz, Billy Stauden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillen Dens
Bagley School
Barkeley Compton
Anaconda
HH. H. Hendren
Dillon
Chester White
Paul Holloran
Dillon Dens
Den
Kenneth Kenison
Donald Murray
John McCollum
Lewis Richardson
Clayton Schulz
Bobcats
Cub Scout Olympics at Dillmont Saturday
A community event at Dillmont hosts the Cub Scout Olympics this Saturday. Proceeds from the 26th Buddy Poppy sale, May 16 and 17 by Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4163, aid disabled veterans and their dependents, while VFW service officers assist claims with the Veterans Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign
W Post 4163
How Rundle
V.F.W
Veterans Administration
Goa
Rundle
Dillon Cub Scout Olympics At Dillmont Park
Dillon Cub Scout Olympics will be held at Dillmont park Saturday afternoon from 4 to 7 with dens competing in events under H. H. Hendren. A Bagley school truck will shuttle 3 45 P M to 7 15 P M. Prizes will be awarded in scavenger hunt discus throw baseball throw water event and relay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Dillmont Park
H. H. Hendren
Bagley
Youth for Christ rally speaker to address Dillon meeting
Herb Tyler organizer and director of Youth for Christ in Hutchinson Kansas will speak at Dillon high school auditorium Saturday at 7 45 p m. He is a full time representative for the movement in the Pacific Northwest and will help organize the group with the International Youth for Christ. Tyler will also speak at a Sunday rally at the Methodist church at 7 30 p m with young people from thirteen area churches in Anaconda Butte Deer Lodge and Dillon attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Tyler
Youth For Christ
Hutchinson
Kansas
Pacific Northwest
Dillon
Anaconda
Butte
Deer Lodge
International Youth For Christ Organization
Tyler
Methodist Church
Commun- Area
Dillon Music Week Concerts Highlight Public Programs
In observance of National Music Week May 4 to 10, Dillon public school musicians present several programs open to the public. Grade school band and soloists perform May 5 at 8 15 p.m. in Bagley school auditorium under director L A Gregory with Miss Maxine Beck as assistant. A parade through the business section is set for May 6 at 3 30 p.m. featuring the grade school band orchestra and the new third grade Tontette band of 60 players sponsored by Mrs Moe Miss Forrester and Mrs Orr with about 100 young musicians in the parade. Vocal groups perform May 9 at 2 30 p.m. in Bagley auditorium under Mrs O Kay Moe with no admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Public School
Bagley School
L. A. Gregory
Maxine Beck
The
Normal College
Tonette
Moe
Forrester
Orr
Bagley Auditorium
O. Kay Moe
Gladiolus Bulb Sale By Beaverhead High Music Dept
Beaverhead County High School music students will sell gladiolus bulbs Saturday at a booth in front of J C Penney. Brinton Jackson says Montana Gladiolus Society supplies the bulbs and Mr Jackson is vice president. Proceeds support the district music meet in Helena on May 10 with about 500 musicians expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
J. C. Penney Company
Brinton Jackson
Montana Gladiolus Society
Jackson
Safeway
Penney
Bradley Electrical Neon Company
Helena
Dillon
Marine Pvt. Owen Promoted at Inyoken Barracks California
Marine Barracks Inyoken California reports the promotion of Pfc. Bennett A. Owen 18 son of Mr and Mrs A E Owen Armstead Montana to the rank of private first class He serves with the Marine guard detachment and enrolled in Beaverhead County High School before enlisting in September 1946
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Barracks
Inyoken
California
Pfc
Bennett A. Owen
A. E. Owen
Armstead
Mont
Marine Guard
Marines
Owen
Beaverhead County High School
Veterans of Foreign Wars install new officers and campaigns
Lloyd Whipple post VFW and its auxiliary installed Howard Rundle as commander and Ruth Smith as auxiliary president. New post officers John Wenger sr senior vice commander Rod ney Smyth junior vice commander Howard Lloyd quartermaster adjutant and Dan Hoyrup chaplain were installed by Harold H. Hendron. A membership drive with two teams and housing committee appointments were announced. Marble tournament plans were approved for youngsters under the post SRoUSOrAUp committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Whipplepost
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Howard Rundle
Lloyd ‘Whipple
Don Campbell
Ruth Smith
Lucille McPherson
I.C.C.¥. Hall
John Wenger, Sr
Rodney Smyth
Howard Lloyd
Dan Hoyrup
Harold H. Hendron
H. H. Hendron
John Wenger, Jr
George McMurrich
Don Camp
Florence Axe Dead After Lingering Illness at Dillon
Mrs. Florence Axe 60 wife of Clarence Axe longtime Dillon resident died Friday at Barrett hospital after a lingering illness. Born November 8 1886 in Sheridan she was active in Mizpah chapter Order of Eastern Star and the Methodist church. Surviving: husband Myron Axe Dillon son sisters and brothers in Alaska California Iowa and Montana. Funeral at Grace Methodist Church with Eastern Star at grave. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Axe
Clarence Axe
Madison County
Dillon
Barrett Hospital
Sheridan
Lewis Bullerdick
Iowa
Axe
Mollie Simpson
Butte
Ray Bullerdick
Anchorage
Alaska
Tracy Bullerdick
Anaconda
Milard Bullerdick
St. Ignatius
Grace Methodist Church
Omer Idso
Eastern Star
Deadline Approaches for 1947 Farm Plans in Beaverhead ACA
Final day to apply for the 1947 agricultural conservation program is May 1 at the Beaverhead county ACA office. The county committee urges farmers and ranchers to sign farm plans to qualify for government payments supporting soil building and conservation practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
ACA
Triple A
United States
Missoula Man Drowns When Car Plunges Into Big Hole River
Thomas L. White, 54, a Missoula road construction mechanic, died when his sedan left the Dewey divide and sank in the Big Hole River. Otto Keil spotted the submerged car early Monday and alerted authorities. White was found behind the steering wheel with minor facial injuries. The coroner noted the crash occurred on a straight stretch with the dashboard clock stopped at 12:05 and a watch at 12:20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. White
Missoula
Big Hole
Dewey
Otto Keil
Montana Highway Department
Wise River
Divide
Montana Highway Patrol
Butte
William Holdorf
Kiel
Highway Department
A. S. Dillbeck
White
Raymond Schwartz
Beaverhead
Dillon
Schwartz
la W
Dillon Pet Show Sets Saturday Event in Union Depot Lawn
The Dillon American Cancer Control Committee hosts a pet show next Saturday at 2 p.m. on the Union Pacific depot lawn with judge ribbons and masters of ceremonies. Entries include cats birds ponies goldfish and other species. Proceeds fund cancer research and patient care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Union Pacific Depot
American Cancer Control Committee
O. T. Vandegrift
Wagner
Montana
State Normal College
Bob Watson
Monte Melton
Bob Gregg
Beaverhead High School
Fred Honeychurch
American Cancer Control Society
Frances Blaisdell Trio to Close MSU Concert Season
The Frances Blaisdell Trio of New York will present the final 1946-47 season program at the Montana State Normal college auditorium Friday at 8:15 p m. The trio includes Miss Blaisdell flutist Walter Piasecki cellist and Virginia Fox pianist. Blaisdell is a frequent radio guest and has led her own programs on The Binet Trio. The appearance closes a successful season and promises a fitting climax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Blaidell
New York
Montana State Normal College
Miss Blaisdell
Walter Piasecki
Virginia Fox
Binet
Abe
Dillon Gun Club Nearly Hits 75 in State Postal Shoot
The Dillon Gun Club fell one target short of a perfect 75 in the Montana Standard state postal shoot Sunday. Ted Renfro and Max Merrill posted 24s with Renfro shooting here and Merrill at Lima. Leaders included Barney Larson of Anaconda with 49x60 in the 50-yard singles, and a field of 15 clubs including Livingston and Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Gun Club
Montana Standard
Ted Renfro
Max Merrill
Renfro
Merrill
Lima
Butte
Bedvernend Gunners
Dillon
Livingston
Hamilton
Dillon Club
Barney Larson
H. Wombather
John Jackson
W. E. Talent
H. Sneed
Bob Jackson
W. Talent
H. Sneed L. Schulz
Darrell Peterson
B. Emerick
C. Calvert
Dan Merrill
Coyer
R. Smith
C. Burgess
Dan Peterson
G. Roe
D. Stratford
W. Jones
H. Mace
L. Lawson
J. Roe
Dr. Stanchfield
H. Rodgers
D. Drysdale
W. Westergard
E. Blomquist
W. Fagan
D. Gordon
W. Foster
B. Mecham
L. Westergard
C. Mecham
C. Jones
S. Leonard
B. Campbell
F. Vandegrift
Crouse
T. Cheek
Renfro, Jr
K. Eliason
D. Strodiman
J. Jacobs
Directors of Beaverhead Civic Group Elected to Board
Four Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce directors were elected by the civic group after balloting this week. The winners are Dillon businessmen Philip J. Lovell and Joe G. White and Beaverhead ranchers W. B. Gleed and Philip Collom, joining eight candidates from a prior primary. The four hold-over directors are Lambert Eliel, Harry Andersen, W. W. Wetzel and Albert Erickson. The new board will meet in May to select officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Philip J. Lovell
Joe G. White
Dillon
W. B. Gleed
Philip Collom
Beaverhead
Lambert Eliel
Harry Andersen
W. W. Wetzel
Albert Erickson
Eleven Students Named to Attend Bozeman Trip
Beaverhead county high school selects eleven students for a trip to Bozeman from May 1 to 3. Winners include James Roberts plane geometry Frank Merrill alechiea Yukiko Neishi bookkeeping and others across subjects such as American History world history typing and home economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Iseas
Bozeman
James Roberts
Frank Merrill
Alechiea
Yukiko ‘Neishi
An Tyro
Aapene Eliel
Mary
Beth Smith
Patsy
Paul Typing
Frances Fox
Ramona
Simon
Barbara
Boyer
Enomics
Frank Me
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Presbyterial Society
Shakespeare Club
Dillmont
Dillon Cubs
W.F.W. Post
Cancer Control Society
Depot Lawn
Board of
Bozemary
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