Local draft reclassifications and service news from Dillon
April 24 reclassifications list names many local residents by draft group and class. Also notes promotions at Camp Fannin Texas to Technical Sergeant and Army unit honors for the 100th Division in Germany with the 398th Infantry Regiment, plus WAVES enlistments and Marine Corps promotions involving Dillon residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fannin
Texas
Don K. Shaffner
Dillon
Infantry Replacement Training Center
Shaffner
John F. Shaffner
Rotary talk covers military medicine and plasma use
Dr Walter H Stephan and Capt Don Gilbert spoke at the Dillon Rotary dinner. Stephan discussed advances in military medicine including blood transfusions and universal plasma use, noting improved transport and front line availability. He explained blood types require matching, while plasma can be used universally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Stephan
Don Gilbert
Dillon Rotary Club
Stephan
Shakespeare Club Holds Annual Meet in Dillon
Over 75 members and guests attended the Dillon Shakespeare Club luncheon at St James guild hall. Miss Myrtle Savidge directed a one act comedy and read a club history. Newly elected officers were introduced: President Mrs W W Wetzel Vice President Mrs Ralph McFadden Treasurer Mrs Jens Bay Historian Mrs John Collins and Reporter Miss Jane Mee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Shakespeare Club
Montana
St. James Guild Hall
F. D. Willis
Myrtle Savidge
Mary Louise Louis
Lewis D. Smith
Betty Sandberg
Ralph McFadden
Melissa Minger
Mary Emmett
Jane Mee
Savidge
Shakespeare Club
Dillon
W. W. Wetzel
Jens Bay
John Collins
SGT Lloyd Davis Reported Philippines Wound
SGT Lloyd Davis of the 41st Infantry Division wrote his parents that a fragment from a hand grenade wounded him in the Philippines. He says he is recovering and sent the note to ease their worry about a War Department update. Davis enlisted March 1, 1943 and has been overseas nine months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Davis
41St Infantry Division
Loren Davis
Philippines
Set. Davis
War Department
Dillon
Beaverhead county urged to give to United Nations Clothing Drive
Beaverhead residents are asked to donate in the final days of the United National Clothing Collection, with ending date April 30. County Chairman Fred Bridenstine lauds the community for generosity, noting donations are in good condition. Items may be dropped at Eliel's Bond Grocery Safeway Dillon Implement Penny's Dillon Feed and Seed Vaughn Ragsdale P J Lovell Co and Warner Food Store. Final truck pickup is scheduled Saturday morning with a city truck, driver, and Beaverhead FFA members assisting Hartwig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
United National Clothing Collection
Fred Bridenstine
Bridenstine
Eliel’s
Bond Grocery
Safeway
Dillon Implement
Penny’s
Dillon Feed and Seed
Vaughn-Ragsdale
P. J. Lovell Co
Warner Food Store
John Hartwig
Beaverhead County
FFA
Beaverhead Supports Service Members Through Jars and Dance
Beaverhead county demonstrated support for service men and women with two events last week. Jar collections in local businesses raised 80.71 dollars, led by Moose bar at 45.69. The monthly service men’s dance at city hall drew strong attendance and generated a satisfactory amount for the committee’s program. Chairman Ambrose Henneberry praised Chauncey Murphy, Paul Cash and Bill Cheek for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Citizens Committee
Ambrose Henneberry
City Hall
Mike Nettick
Henneberry
Chauncey Murphy
Paul Cash
Bill Cheek
Instructors to Meet at Butte Saturday
Miss Genevieve Albertson and Miss Myrtle Savidge will attend a university English faculty meeting in Butte on Saturday with representatives from six University units. Professor Rush Jordan tours Northern Montana high schools this week. The Walt Disney Originals exhibit opens Wednesday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Admission is free. Reunions from Dillon and nearby rural schools visit the exhibit. K I N s plan a sunrise bicycle trip to Lovers Leap on Saturday. The Art club and Mrs. Mary B. Emerick will visit the Art club cabin Greep Gates on the Emerick ranch Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Albertson
Myrtle Savidge
Butte
University of Montana
Rush Jordan
Montana
Art Club
Dillon
K.i.n.s
Lovers Leap
Mary B. Emerick
Donations Given Train Service Appreciation Note
The community train service through its chairman Mrs. Fred Woodside thanks Jackson Homemakers Club for a $10 donation and Dillon Child Study Club group 2 for a $5 gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrrough
Fred Woodside
Jackson Homemakers Club of
Jackson
Dillon Child Study Club
Beaverhead High to Present The Firefly Operetta
Rudolf Friml's The Firefly will be presented by Beaverhead County High School's music department as its annual operetta in the school auditorium Friday and Saturday nights. Directed by Fred Honeychurch, the production features Dorthianne Boka and Stewart Burwell in lead roles, with a large cast and student crew. Net proceeds go to the train service and the citizens committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Friml
Beaverhead County
Fred Honeychurch
Dorthianne Boka
Stewart Burwell
Pegey Sutherland
Geraldine Gillies
John Patton
Walter Scott
Patricia McFadden
Bill Harrison
Bob Jackson
Janet Curry
Eugene Bennett
Virginia Tovey
D. Toro
P. Babcock
M. Long
R. Simon
A. McMenomey
B. Ralston
R. Lane
F. Waldemar
R. Melton
M. Morse
R. Marechesseau
B. Hughes
D. Carrigan
V. Tovey
B. Boyer
W. Glassey
N. Richardson
D. Seybold
N. Magee
M. Woodside
J. Wenger
B. McMannis
R. Richardson
B. Sorenson
D. Newnes
L. Clay
Miss Jean Bishop Attends Montana Pioneers Executive Meeting
Miss Jean Bishop the Beaverhead County vice president attends an executive board meeting of the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers in Helena on Saturday. The event highlights leadership within the statewide organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Bishop
The
Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers
Helena
Miss Bishop
Beaverhead County
Bounty Offered for Birds in Beaverhead Drive
Beaverhead Sportsmen's Association approves a 200 cash bounty in a magpie and crow extermination drive. Old birds fetch five cents, young birds one cent, and eggs one cent each. Payments at city water office on Mondays and Wednesdays 1 to 4 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm until the fund is exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
California Youth Held at County Jail
Charles Wilson, 17, wanted in El Centro California on a robbery charge, was arrested early Saturday at a local hotel by Sheriff Claude Lay and City Policeman Dan Mooney. Deputy Sheriff Bob Jensen of El Centro came to Dillon to transfer him back for charges. Wilson admitted his identity and will be returned to face the El Centro case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
el Centro
Calif
Claude Lay
Dan Mooney
California
Bob Jensen
Dillon
Wilson
Beaverhead
Lay
Butte
Missoula
Sheriff Lay
Mooney
Emery Keller Passes After Brief Illness
Beaverhead county stockman J Emery Keller dies at Barrett hospital after a stroke. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at the Brun dage funeral home with Masonic Braveside rites at Mountain View cemetery. Keller, born February 7 1866 in Hebron Indiana, moved to Dillon area in 1884 and ran a Lima ranch before retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brundage Funeral Home
Lewis D. Smith
St. James Episcopal Church
Masonic Lodge
Mountain View Cemetery
Mr. Keller
Hebron
Ind
David Keller
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Craig Corner
Keller
Ed Smith
Beaverhead
Lima
Andrus
Beaverhead Ranchers Begin Lambing Opener At County
Beaverhead county stockmen enter a busy lambing period as early lambing earlier this month continues. Weather has been fair, with May expected to bring the heaviest lambing. labor shortages loom but crews are being recruited for the season ahead including shearing and haying.
Dillon rancher Robert Frakes Dies at 70
Robert Frakes, 70, a well known Dillon rancher and railroad man, died Friday morning at his West Center street home after a yearlong decline. Born December 16, 1874 in Salem Nebraska, he married Selah Noland in 1898 in Oregon Missouri. The couple lived in Oregon Missouri then Western Nebraska before moving to Beaverhead County in 1914 and later Dillon. He worked for the Union Pacific railroad until retiring five years ago and was a member of Modern Woodmen and LO Family.continued on page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Frakes
Dillon
West Center Street
Mr. Frakes
Salem
Nebraska
Oregon
Selah Noland
Beaverhead County
Dillmont Park
Frakes
Union Pacific Railroad
Modern Woodmen
Lo.o.f
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Normal College Summer Term Opens June 4
Montana State Normal College will open its summer term on June 4 and run until August 10 in two five week sessions. Students may enroll in either session or both, with benefits to those pursuing diploma or bachelor of education. High school graduates may begin college work after graduation. Refresher courses for teachers and subjects for emergency permits are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
Dinner for Beaverhead Red Cross drive staff
Law Beaverhead Red Cross officer, chairmen and workers in the recent war fund drive will be guests at a dinner tomorrow evening at St. James guild hall. The 6:30 p.m. dinner precedes the Beaverhead chapter’s annual business meeting. Certificates of merit will be presented to Chairman White and the Beaverhead chapter for surpassing the quota with 132 percent. Mayor Bert Megquier will present the certificates. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected at the meeting with candidates from the nominating committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Red Cross
Wen
St. Janes. Guild Hall
Beaverhead
Lewis D. Smith
Margaret Sweeney
White
Bert Megquier
Fred Woodside
D. A. Galt
Past Masters Dillon Lodge to Be Honored
Past masters of Dillon lodge No. 16 A F and A M will be honored at Saturday meetings. Afternoon session starts at 1 o clock in the Masonic hall with a 6 15 dinner then 8 o clock reconvening as the masters confer the Master Mason degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge No. 16
A. F
A. M
Herbert Wheat
S. P. Meade
Dale R. Tash
John T. Orr
H. H. Bates
Bert Megquier
Findlay Watson
Edward Saunders
J. C. Fuller
A. A. Schroeder
Matt Kay
R. D. Curry
C. E. Blinn
H. S. MacMannis
W. E. Stinson
C. G. D'Evelyn
Harris
W. G. Squires
Spring Clinics for Crippled Children in Montana Set
Dr. Edythe Hershey announces spring clinics to discover diagnose and plan treatment for crippled children in Montana. Every child reported is followed by Public Health Nursing to assess care and possible Division of Services for Crippled Children assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Services For
Crippled Children
Montana
State Board of Health
Edythe Hershey
Crippled Children of
Public Health Nursing Service
Division of Services For Crippled Children
Clni
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Robert Lee
Hugh Marion Robbins
Achie
Clyde Seybold
Rudolph H. Polish
Patrick F. Laden
Roy A. ZeBarth
Peter Rasmussen
Edmund R. Bacon
George A. Webster
Ind—Roscoe F. Kindred
Thayer F. Alley
Howard H. Beardslee
Oral William Evans
Clifton W. McLaughlin
100Th
Seventh Army
Germany
398Th
Maginot Line
Fort Schlesseck
Bitche
France
Century Division
Pfc
David J. Hartwig
Mary Margaret Faller
Joseph C. Faller
Glendale
WAVES
Naval Training School
New York City
St. James Nursing School
Barrett Hospital
Telephone Company
Jean
WAC
Ellen
Navy
Marion St
Seattle
Wash
Marine Corps
Eunice Mary Tovey
Daniel Tovey
San Francisco
Berta J. Stefanick
Sr c
Oakland
Navy Air Base
Yeoman School
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Stefonick
DR. Stifl AN
Speaker
Rotary Club
Guild Hall
Beaverhead High School
W. H. Stephen
Sportsmen’s Association
Emery Keller
Mary J. Brundage
Santa Barbara
Hiram Brundage
Dillon Tribune
Brundage
Alder Gulch
Sheridan
A. W. Dinsmore
William J. Brundage
Annie Shaw
J. Emery Keller
Bob Frakes
Normal College
DRIVE
Red Cross
Dillon Lodge
No. 16
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