Renne Addresses Rural Rotary on Industry and Agriculture
Dr. R R Renne of Montana State College spoke at the Dillon Rotary Club about the 1949 outlook for industry and farming. He forecast rising population and resources, science stabilizing the economy, and lower commodity prices with a readjustment in industrial activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus
R. R. Renne
Montana State College
Rotarians
Albert Erickson
Harry Andersen
One-Act Plays to Be Given May 3-4
Under Joe Ryburn direction, Thespians present three one-act plays in the high school auditorium on May 3 and 4. Included is Summer Comes to the Diamond O by Robert Finch. Tickets are sold by the Mothers’ club led by Mrs Lambert Eliel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ryburn
Thespians, Dramatics Club
Diamond O
Robert Finch
Eee Wright
Mothers’ Club
Lapy
Lambert Eliel
Presien
Buck and Pratt Honored at Montana Power Retirement Banquet
A April 23 dinner in Butte honored M. E. Buck vice president and general superintendent and A. C. Pratt consulting engineer as they near fifty years in Montana's electric power industry. About 450 guests attended. Buck joined in 1899 and rose to VP, Pratt began in 1899 and moved to Montana Power in 1913. Pratt will retire into a consulting role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Buck
A. C. Pratt
Montana Power Company
Silver Bow
Finlen Hotel
Butte
Montana
J. E. Corette, Jr
Wm. E. Donner
Neil McDonald
H. H. Cochrane
W. L. Murphy
Joe Rosetti
Noreen Lonami
Charles Lavell
F. W. Bird
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
James A. Galen
Mr. Buck
Irvin Shope
Madison River Power Company
Butte Electric & Power Company
General
Mr. Pratt
University of Minnesota
Montana Electric Power Industry
Canyon Ferry
Helena Water & Electric Company
Buck
Pratt
Pet Parade Saturday at depot lawn with ACS drive
Youngsters prepare for the annual pet parade on the depot lawn Saturday at 1 30 in connection with the American Cancer Society driver. Pets of all kinds may enter by 1 30 and prizes will go to the best prepared animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depot Lawn
American Cancer Society
Otto Vandegrift
James Williams
ACS
Beaverhead County
American Cancer, Society
Concert committee names 1949-50 Dillon artists
Beaverhead county residents will hear top Columbia Concert artists in Dillon this coming season. The Revelers a men’s quartet led by Harold Brown Rand Smith Wilfred Glenn Delbert Anderson Paul Vellucci will perform in November and Nan Merriman mezzo-soprano appears in February followed by Patricia Travers violinist in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
America
Columbia
Margaret Blackburn
Dillon
Harold Brown
Rand Smith
Wilfred Glenn
Delbert Anderson
Paul Vellucci
Jimmy Melton
Nan Merriman
Miss Merriman
Patricia Travers
Miss Travers
Germany
Construction Begins On Beaverhead Museum Building
Concrete was poured early this week for the Beaverhead museum and Chamber of Commerce building on the Union Pacific depot lawn. Construction foreman Clifton McLaughlin says work will start once the foundation sets and the building should be ready for occupancy by midsummer if plans proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Zitos Band To Play For Western Montana Junior Prom
Jimmy Zito leads a twelve piece orchestra touring the west to perform at the Western Montana College of Education junior prom in the gym on Wednesday May 4. Don Ellsworth chairs the event with a full committee handling decorations posters programs and tickets. Spectators may sit in the balcony and attendees may wear informal or formal attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College of Education
Jimmy Zito
Hollywood
Don Ellsworth
Shirley Gilmore
Paul Hansen
Leonard Lindgren
Newton Roberts
Bill Treglown
Ellsworth
West
W.M.C.E. Gymnasium
Jimmy
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
NBC Staff Orchestra
Benny Goodman
Ted Fio Rito
Raymond Scott
Sam Donahue
Tommy Dorsey
Les Brown
Zito
Group Initiated in Honor Organization at Beaverhead High
Nine Beaverhead County High School students were initiated into the National Honor Society during a morning assembly. John Peterson led with Frances Giudici Ray Simon Sam Davis and Ed Davis aiding in the ceremony with Mary Beth Smith as guard. Initiates include Frances Wright Bruce Lloyd Nora Jean French Charles Hendren John Hovren Dolores White Bonnie Martin Rose Zugel and Betty Lou Lugar. Lunch followed served by home economics. Virginia Irvine listed as faculty sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
National Honor Society
John Peterson
Frances Giudici
Ray Simon
Sam Davis
Ed Davis
Mary Beth Smith
Frances Wright
Bruce Lloyd
Nora Jean French
Charles Hendren
John Hovren
Dolores White
Bonnie Martin
Rose Zugel
Betty Lou Lugar
Virginia Irvine
Bounty Offered for Crows and Magpies
Beaverhead Sportsmen Inc announces a 10 cent bounty per crow or magpie pair. Payments are at the Sport Shop this year, with Robert Watson as secretary reporting. The offer runs during business hours and acknowledges the Dillon Creamery for handling claims in prior years. Deputy state game warden Charles Pace and Mr Watson note the program curbs damage by predators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Sportsmen, Inc
Dillon Creamery
Robert Watson
Watson
Charles Pace
Mrs. W. J. Hunter Visits Wise River Visitor
Mrs. W. J. Hunter of Wise River was a city visitor last Saturday, calling on local residents and seeing friends during her brief stay in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hunter
Wise River
County Health Group Sets May 3 Meeting and Elections
Beaverhead Tuberculosis and Health association will hold its annual meeting Tuesday May 3 at 10 30 a m in the council room at city hall Officers will be elected and committee reports presented Present officers include Mrs C J Hovren president Mrs Henry Mikkelson secretary and Mrs Sam Ward treasurer Members of the board of directors holding one year terms are Mrs Fred Nelson Jackson Mrs Leslie Jones Wise River and Mrs Ray Kellett Lima Two year term directors are Mrs Elwood Boucher Reichle Mrs Ralph Huntley Wisdom and Mrs Parke Scott Armstead New officers will appoint committee chairmen including Nursing Mrs Dave Hagerbarth Seal sale Mrs Sheldon E Davis Publicity and education James Kurtz Finance D A Galt All who buy one dollar or more in Christmas seals or contribute one dollar are members Delegates may be designated by organizations having public health as an objective All public health officials are members The current officers express gratitude for their service and urge all members to attend and hear the nominating committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Tuberculosis and Health Association
City Hall
C. J. Hovren
Henry Mikkelson
Sam Ward
Fred Nelson
Jackson
Leslie Jones
Wise River
Ray Kellett
Lima
Elwood Boucher
Reichle
Ralph Huntley
Wisdom
Parke Scott
Armstead
Dave Hagerbarth
Seal Sale
Sheldon E. Davis
James Kurtz
D. A. Galt
Health Specialist to Speak at Beaverhead Extension Meeting
Mrs Frances MacDonald state health specialist for the extension service will be the main speaker at the Beaverhead Home Demonstration clubs spring council meeting on Tuesday May 3 at 230 p m in the public speaking room Beaverhead county high school. She will discuss Community Action to Secure Health Services A round table discussion will follow the talk with attendance invited from all local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Beaverhead County
Frances MacDonald
Extension Service
MacDonald
Lara Penwell
Infant Dies in Suspected Strangulation
Michael Allen Mikkelson five months old son of Mr and Mrs Nels Mikkelson died Friday evening in his Dillon home from strangulation after being left briefly in his crib by his mother. Born December 16 1948 in Dillon he was the Davis Motors employee son. Funeral services were held Monday by Rev H C Hjortholm at Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Allen Mikkelson
Nels Mikkelson
Dillon
Mikkelson
Davis Motors Company
H. C. Hjortholm
Lutheran Church
Mountain View
Grass fires quelled near Rebich ranch and Argenta
Two fire alarms were sounded last Saturday. Firemen rushed to the Rebich ranch near town and to Argenta to check grass fires. Both blazes were extinguished with little damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebich Ranch
Argenta
Moody Bible Institute Film Shown Here
Moody Bible Institute presents Voice of the Deep a color science film about talking fish. Screenings run Monday May 2 at 8 PM in the high school auditorium and Tuesday May 3 at 9 AM in the college assembly. Admission is free with an optional offering at evening shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody Bible
Institute of Chicago
College Assembly
Bowling Finals On Schedule For Week At Dillon Center
Bowlers wrap up season with team events Monday and Tuesday between Commercial and Independent leagues. Winn's tops senior tourney with 2,741 pins. Platt high for Flying Saucers in mixed league with 664 set and 2,738 total. Top teams include T-Bones 950 in high score and Old Ewes 2,698, Saw Bones 2,588.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Vandegrift
Eagle Bar
Graham
Eliel
Warners
Montana Auto
Eliel’s
Gesman Drug
Creamery
Lou's
Winn’s
Sport Shop
Paddock-Tyro
Bond Grocery
Oasis
State Bank
Tribune
Tash Ranch’rs
Bays Butchers
Roberts Mkt
Men’s Store
Bramsman
Dillon Hide
Beavers
Flying Saucers
T-Bones
Peterson Excels in Sunday Traps Shoot Dominates 100 Birds
Herman Peterson scored 98 of 100 in the telegraphic and 100 bird events, leading the Dillon club to a 71 in the Standard telegraphic shoot. Cragholm 47, Westergard 45, Hartwig 44, Larsen 25 in the 25 third singles. Westergard and Cragholm also among top shooters as Anaconda’s Larsen posted 25 in 25 third singles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Peterson
Dillon Club
Livingston
E. Cragholm
John Hartwig
Barney Larson
Anaconda
Peterson
Cragholm
P. Westergard
Hartwig
B. Emerick
Vv. Westergard
C. L. Boyer
H. Brundage
Larsen
Bud Campbell
W. T. Fagan
R. Cornell
Paul Temple
J. Campbell
Jim Harrington
Pete Westergard
W. Westergard
Boyer
Installation of New Officers at VFW Post
Lloyd Whipple post of Veterans of Foreign Wars elected and installed officers for the year. Bruce Watters named commander, John Wenger Jr. senior vice commander, Elvin Thompson junior vice commander, Harry Jensen chaplain, and John Wenger Jr. three year trustee. May 14 Buddy Poppy sale planned and a display of veterans’ war souvenirs in Bay's Dillon Meat window. Marble tournament set for April 30 with John Jules Wenger chairing. Moving pictures shown. bowling team guests. Dutch lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Whipple
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Howard Rundle
Bruce Watters
John Wenger, Jr
Elvin Thompson
Harry Jensen
John Wenger
Bay
Dillon
The
Post
John Jules Wenger
Six Beaverhead students attend MSU High School Week
Six Beaverhead county high school students will spend April 28 to 30 in Bozeman as guests of Montana State College for annual High School week. Frances Giudici Ray Simon John Peterson John Hovren Charles Henden and Rose Zugel were chosen by the faculty to attend and will take college aptitude tests and tour the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Bozeman
Montana State College
Frances Giudici
Ray Simon
John Peterson
John Hovren
Charles, Hendren
Rose Zugel
State College
Herndons Return from Washington Visit
Mr and Mrs Roy Herndon returned last week from a visit in Washington D C with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Burr Smith They also met their new grandchild during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herndons
Roy Herndon
Washington, D. C
Burr Smith
Five Western Montana College students earn A grades
Five students at Western Montana College of Education Dillon achieved A grades in all subjects during the winter quarter, per registrar Frances F. Dorr. Named on the honor roll are Vanna Lou Grayson Wolf Point William Spahr Neal Sullivan Bill Treglown Dillon Marian Lewis Butte and others from Missoula Dillon Twin Bridges Plentywood Victor and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College of Education
Dillon
Frances F. Dorr
Vannie Lou Grayson
Wolf Point
William Spahr
Neal Sullivan
Bill Treglown
Marian Lewis
Butte
Richard White
Missoula
Rosemary Lane
Peggy Lou Sutherland
Donna Carrigan
Virginia Crabtree
Twin Bridges
Marian Hanson
Plentywood
Margaret Orr
Dorothy Tyre
Harriet Mellett
Hamilton
Miles Winship
Victor
Dean Romers
Margaret Anderson
Vananda
Wilma Coughlin
Helmville
Elda Fowler
Morese
Hewitt Martinell
June Leisuike
Lewistown
Jean Staudenmeyer
Music Week Observance 10 Be Held in Dillon
In observance of National Music Week May 17 the Dillon public schools instrumental department will present a concert Monday evening May 2 at 8 15 in Bagley auditorium. Conducted by L A Gregory assisted by Hewitt Martinell the annual event features orchestra seven selections and a string ensemble plus violin cello flute and cornet numbers open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Public Schools
Bagley Auditorium
L. A. Gregory
Hewitt Martinell
Peggy Lou Sutherland
June Leisuke
Kathryn Cardinale
Elizabeth McCollum
Bennet
Jack Martinell
Schubert
Aviles
Seitz
Schon Rosmarin
Kreisler
Carolyn Sargent
Csardas
Monti
Dee Freeman
Borowski
Zoe Ann Bowen
Chuck “Bells
the Angelus
Gounod-Wilson
Pache-Wilson
Renette Kenison
Bill Staudenmeyer
Jack Thiel
Charlotte Redman
Anna Jane Caldwell
Barbara Davis
Dolores Davis
Bobbie Jean Giudici
Bauer
Engelmann
Metcalf
Giavette
Haesch
Renette Kenison Corhet
Barnhouse
Sam Davis
The
Kenette Kenison
Nora Jean French
Beverly Bough
Jean Sanborn
Mary Harrington
Charles Hollensteiner
George Featherly
AC Program Extended Date For Beaverhead Farmers
Kathryne Cochrane secretary of Beaverhead Agricultural Conservation Association mails notices to members announcing extension of the AC program deadline from May 1 to May 20. Final date to file farm plans in the county office. those starting a conservation program for the next year urged to file by May 20 at the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryne Cochrane
The
Beaverhead Agricultural Conservation Association
Injured by Horse At Peterson Ranch
Jerry Harrison son of Mr and Mrs Geo Harrison was brought to Barrett hospital Tuesday for bruises and cuts from a ranch accident in the Big Hole basin. He was roping a calf when his horse shied and dragged him about 150 feet before his boot came off freeing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Harrison
Geo. Harrison
Barrett Hospital
Herman Peterson
Big Hole Basin
Independents defeat Bulldogs 12 3 in season opener
The post of the American Legion sponsored Independents beat Coach Straugh's Bulldogs 12 to 3 on Sunday afternoon in the first baseball game of the season. The victory sets the stage for the Helena tournament in late May as the preparation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Coach Straugh
Bulldogs
Erie
Arrance
Helena
Also Mentioned on This Page
Renne
Western Coe
County Health Group
REC Hall
Beaver Lodge
Kay Nelson
Jeanette Thompson
Darlene Baril
Dorothy Newnes
Pat Sanderford
Elsia Rouse
Joanne Arbour
Sharon Hovde
Mrs. Sargent
Phyllis Harrison
Louise Piazzola
Mona Pope
Mildred Schmitt
Elaine Anderson
Marjorie Lane
Peggy Wenger
Ben Davis
American Legion Auxiliary
Moody Bible Institute
Dillon Gun
VFW
Western CE
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