Veterans honor and WAVES enlistment reported in Dillon
In Dillon coverage the 44th Tank Battalion is praised for actions in New Guinea Morotai Leyte and Manila. Wave recruit Luella Mae Bettle a 1943 Dillon graduate heads to New York training as WAVES is urged for women ages 20 to 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hignight
44Th
Pacific
William W. Barksdale
Clarksville
Tennessee
Walter Krueger
Sixth Army
New Guinea
Morotai
Leyte
Luzon
Philippines
Tacloban
Manila
Ma Luella Mae Bettle
Montana State Normal College
Dillon
WAVES
Navy
Billings
WAVE
Seattle
Joseph Bettle
Myers
Miss Bettle
Hysham High School
Whitehall
Fairview
George
Naval Air Station
Banana River
Fla
Wisdom and Kimber wed in Helena amid family ties
Miss Mary Derelith and Jim Kimber were married in Helena on July 24 with relatives from the Big Hole area. Kimber will live at the Bar Branch while Derelith taught in West Fox last winter. The couple’s friends extend best wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Derelith
Jim Kimber
Helena
Kimber
Big Hole
West Fox
George Stewart
Walter Stewart
Germany
7Th Army
Kentucky
Clarence Nitz
Marta
Roy Baker
Bob
Harry Stewart
Arch Stewart
Bitter Root Valley
Luther Ward
Murray Hospital
Eileen Grimes
Dillon
Tom Williams
Dell Lloyd
Butte
Wilma Givogre
St. James Hospital
Frank Stermitz
Nancy
David
D. J. Stephens
Darlene
Mark Reamer
H. S. Armitage
Paul Lockett
Paula
Alhambra
Calif
Chris Hansen
Boulder
D. J. Stephens Ranch
Clarence Helming
Harry Helming
George Helming
Grover Helming
Cy Swartz
Jack Hurley
Jack
D. E. Anson
L. R. Smith
Hamilton
William Rasmussen
Raymond Johnson
Maryellen
Bitterroot Valley
Service Members and Local Support Communique
The report lists local residents in military service, including four years in Europe with General Patton’s Third Army and promotions in the Navy Amphibious Forces. It notes recipients thanking the Citizens' committee for donations to the service men fund and letters from servicemen in Cebu and Camp Adair praising support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Europe
General Patton
Third Army
Citizens’ Committee
Dr. Beata Hall
The
Eagle Bar
Service Men’s Fund
Open Antelope Season Listed Two Counties
Legal notice describes permit requirements for an open antelope season across two counties. The description references the Centennial valley, Long creek, and the Ruby river as part of the boundary description ending at the Beaverhead river. The permit conditions are specified in the state fish and game commission notice published in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial Valley
Long Creek
Ruby River
Beaverhead River
State Fish and Game Commission
Power Line to P. O. Talc Mine Completed
Vigilante Electric Cooperative operators report power flowing along the new line from the Martin Thompson ranch to the Roy Forrester ranch, delivering electric service to the Mikkelsen, Larson and Forrester properties. Howard Babcock, manager, said service began July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigilante Electric Cooperative
Martin Thompson
Roy Forrester Ranch
Mikkelsen, Larson and Forrester
Howard Babcock
Vigilante Cooperative
Rationing Reminders Update on Stamp Validity Dates
The notice lists last-use dates for various ration stamps across meats fats processed foods sugar stamps and shoes. Specific red blue and airplane stamp expirations run through August to November with new airplane stamp No 4 becoming valid August 1. Gasoline coupons 16 A through C expire September 21.
U S membership in FAO approved by Senate
Approval by the senate on July 21 made the United States a full member of the Food and Agricultural Organization. The House had approved, and President Truman was expected to sign. FAO, born from the 1943 Hot Springs conference, acts as a clearing house for better food production and distribution with member nations funding research to raise world eating standards. It can prepare reports and recommendations but cannot enforce them. An international meeting will set up permanent offices and outline work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Food and Agricultural Organization
United Nations Organization
House
Truman
Hot Springs
FAO
Dillon Rodeo Prepares as Stock Arrives from Pros
The Dillon rodeo stock has arrived from many professional riders and inquiries about the $800 prize racing program are rising. The fairgrounds track is being prepped and chutes and corrals are under repair. The arena will receive a thorough going over before Beaverhead’s outdoor entertainment highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairgrounds
Beaverhead
Lay
Outstanding Educator to Visit Dillon
An eminent educator from major national groups will visit Dillon to discuss wide ranging topics. She will address World Wide Educational Organization reforms, American education reorganizations, and labor driven welfare initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Education Wartime Commission
Legislative Conference Committee
American Federation of Labor
Montana
World Wide Educational Organization
Social and Economic Council
Labor
Congress
Mikkelson Speaks at Rotary Club Dinner
H Mikkelson serves as speaker for the Rotary Club while Beaverhead’s livestock sector eyes breed and feeding improvements. Rush Jordan notes Selma Bochard of the AFL will address next week. Frank Tyro chaired the latest meeting with guests Mike Evans J Anderson J Gregory and C A Joy present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Rush Jordan
Selma Bochard
American Federation of Labor
Rotary
Frank Tyro
Mike Evans
Missoula
Jack Anderson
J. R. Gregory
Denver
C. A. Joy
U. S. Forest Service
Morrison Family Visits Dillon Park with Addie Morrison
Mr and Mrs James Morrison and family of Stevensville visited a Dillon park during a brief stay. They were joined by Mrs Addie Morrison who had spent a month with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morrison
Stevensville
Park
Dillon
Addie Morrison
Fatal collision as car swerves to miss animal on highway
Dr. Sullivan drove the car that crashed head on into a bus, sending the bus into a ditch. Mr. Kennedy died about a half hour after arrival at a Butte hospital. several passengers suffered injuries and received aid at St James hospital and on scene. Driver Burns was praised for his handling and quick evacuation of passengers. Darwin area scene responders included Sheriff Claude Lay and Highway Patrolman Robert E. Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Kennedy
Charles R. Burns
Louise Buhrer
Dillon
Butte
W. H. Stephan
L. G. Dunlap
Anacon
St. James Hospital
Emil Simonson
San Francisco
Bobby Jean Shaw
Thicket
Texas
Lewis D. Ledsohn
Idaho Falls
Clem Crowley
LaCrosse
Wisc
Mary Carren
Stevensville
John Herrback
Long Beach
Calif
O. Almido
Anniversary Plans for Famous Expedition on August 9
Committees to assist arrangements list Mayor O. T. Vandegrift Dr. S. E. Davis Wayne Myers Lambert Eliel O. A. Bergeson Bertha Thibadeau Prof. Rush Jordan Georgia Mathews and Mrs. Paul Decker in publicity duties Nellie McKnight Dorothy Erickson Homer Faust It is hoped every community in this section of the state will be represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittees
O. T. Vandegrift
S. E. Davis
Wayne Myers
Lambert Eliel
O. A. Bergeson
Bertha Thibadeau
Rush Jordan
Georgia Mathews
Paul Decker
Nellie McKnight
Dorothy Erickson
Homer Faust
Dillon Visitors Reference Mrs Mary Adders and Mrs Theresa Landon
Two women named Mrs Mary Adders and Mrs Theresa Landon visited Dillon after an event described as taking place on a Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Adders
Theresa Landon
Dillon
Ranch accident sends Monte Little to hospital in Butte
Monte Little was taken to a Butte hospital Sunday to receive treatment for back injuries received when he was thrown from a hay rack at a ranch near Dillon. Alex Christie of Horse Prairie attended to business matters in Dillon Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Little
Butte
Dillon
Alex Christie
Horse Prairie
Swetish Family Rites Mark Local Soldier Loss
The obituary notes M Swetish family members in Dillon and California with four daughters and several sons including S/Sgt Rudolph Swetish killed in action over Italy. Rosary was said at the Brundage home. Funeral from St Rose church, Rev Timothy Clifford officiating, interment in Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bobell
Anna McLaughlin
Dillon
Billie Ann Swetish
San Diego
Calif
Ichael
William
South Pacific
Edward
Germany
Pvt
Albert
Fort Bragg
Pete
Frank Henck
California
John
Denmark
Great Falls
Mike Rebich
Mary
Nancy McLaughlin
Rudolph Swetish
Italy
Brundage
St. Rose Catholic Church
Timothy Clifford
Mountain View Cemetery
City Budget Sees Slight Increase With New Garbage Revenue
Incomes are forecast to hold steady for the coming year. Garbage removal will generate revenue for the street and alley department but adds expenditures. The preliminary budget is open for inspection until Aug. 8 with hearings through Aug. 13 to set the final tax levy.
Freeman Davison Heads Home from Dillon Visit
Freeman Davison departed Dillon after a three week stay with his sister Mrs Lulu Baird in Janesville California en route to his home in Janesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Davison
Janesville
Calif
Lulu Baird
Dillon
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Rua
38Th
Pfc
James T. O’brien
Maurice O’brien
O’brien
152Nd
Indiana) Infantry
William C. Chase
Shangri-la
John W. Bobinac
Tokyo
Okinawa
Pacific Vere Sheridan
Ann Harkas
Ann Moltich
Matt Moltich
Sheridan District
Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation
Portland
Twin Bridges High School
Oregonian
Verne Kerr
U.S. Navy
Fred Kerr
Saipan
Beaverhead County
William D. Boetticher
Otto Boetticher
Melrose
the Dental Office
W. J. Romers
Roxy Theatre
Idaho Street
Vnst
Rocky Mountain
America
Meier Sisiers
Clarence E. Crane
Naval Amphibious Forces
Ernest Pewe
Myrtle Pewe
West Coast
Fort Riley
Kansas
Don Mulkey
Cebu
United States
Rudolph F. Platt
Camp Adair, Ore
U. S
Dillon Rodeo
H. Mikkelson
Rotary Club
Montana Power Company
Isham
L. V. McWhorter
Chestermann
A. K. Lobeck
Tom
Pacific Northwest Bibliographic Center
Normal College
M. Swetish Sum
Dillon Feed & Seed Co
Hazelbaker Insurance Agency
Real Estate — Abstracts
Hazelbaker
First National Bank
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