Western WMCE to dedicate new auditorium during 1952 commencement
The class of 1952 will be the first to receive diplomas on the new stage as Governor Bonner dedicates the auditorium during the WMCE commencement on Friday August 15. Miss Mary Condon will speak on Opportunities for Service and 35 degrees will be awarded, including four to Dillon students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
John W. Bonner
Mary Condon
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Education
Dillon
Executive Council
Rush Jordan Thursda
Guild Hall
Pacific Street
Rush Jordan
Pipe Organ Lodge
Gould Hotel in Twin Bridges Damaged by Fire
Early Thursday morning a fire damaged the 14 room Gould Hotel on Main Street Twin Bridges trapping guests on the second floor. Guests were rescued by ladders as Twin Bridges and Sheridan volunteers battled the blaze and saved belongings. The fire began near the hotel bar and spread upstairs while the First National Bank within the building sustained smoke and water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould Hotel
Walter Griebel
Twin Bridges
Sheridan
First National Bank of Twin Bridges
Beaverhead County Highlighted in Montana Treasure Issue
The July Montana Treasure magazine celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Powell county gold discovery with Beaverhead County featured in text and pictures by Fred Bridenstine and W. M. Stone. Beav erhead Chamber of Commerce distributes free copies to members. the issue includes a history piece on Bannack and a photo front cover showing editor F. W. Merritt’s granddaughter with a gold pan.
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Beaverhead County
Montana
Helena
Powell County
Deer Lodge
Fred Bridenstine
W. M. Stone
Beaverhead
F. W. Merritt
Beaverhead Museum
Wisdom Road Improvement Approved by State Highway
County Commissioner Helming was notified by the State Highway Commission of Helena that the 5 mile road from Squaw Creek toward Wisdom has been approved. Bids for the project are expected early next spring.
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Helming
State Highway Commission of
Helena
Squaw Creek
Wisdom
Transient Tries to Sell Owner His Stolen Binoculars
A transient offered a pair of binoculars to Dave Stratford owner of the Sport Shop. Stratford found the glasses matched his missing pair after a car check. Chief Dan Mooney arrested the man, booked as Pierre Hank, for the theft and attempted sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Stratford
Mr. Stratford
Dan Mooney
Pierre Hank
All Star Softball Team Named For City League
The 1952 All-Star squad from the city league lists Vandegrift Cole Lynch Deputy Mc Govern Hickey Scott Greenfield Russell Ty rand C Davis D Tash Carr Thompson Chaffin Soha Sinclair Jacobsen as position players. A game with the prisoners of Deer Lodge is planned. date to be announced. Coach S P Meade will guide the team for the rest of the season.
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Vandegrift
Cole
Lynch
Deputy
McGovern
Hickey
Scott
Greenfield
Russell
Tyrand
C. Davis
D. Tash
Carr
Thompson
Chaffin
Soha
Sinclair
Jacobsen
Deer Lodge
S. P. Meade
Art Exhibit at Western marks Graduation Events
The WMCE Fine and Industrial arts department displays water colors oils crafts graphic arts and wood work from classes led by Mary Emerick Clair Bartholomew and Q K Moe. Hours Thursday 3 to 5 30 and 7 to 9 30 Friday 8 to 9 30 in the Art Gallery department hall and main building corridors. Attendants answer questions and visitors choose preferred oil or watercolor paintings while Art Club sells etched college playing cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmce Fine and Industrial Arts Department
Art Department
Mary B. Emerick
Clair Bartholomew
Q. K. Moe
Art Club
First 1952 Graduates Receive Degrees on New Stage
The class of 1952 becomes the first to receive degrees and diplomas on the new stage, marking it the largest degree group to date.
Dedication Ceremony for Western Montana College Auditorium
The Dedication of the New Auditorium and Commencement Exercises at Western Montana College of Education take place Friday August 15 1952 at 10 a m. Governor John W Bonner will dedicate the building and Miss Mary Condon will give the commencement address. Signed President Rush Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College of Education
John W. Bonner
Miss Mary Condon
Fisherman Reports Stolen Gear and Rifle Near Viaduct
John McDonald reported his car broken into near the city viaduct last Sunday. A .22 rifle, fishing rods, a casting reel, two automatic reels, and wood chisels were taken. Local fishermen note multiple similar thefts and a lookout is active for the suspect.
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John McDonald
Former Missoula Mayor Keynote at Dillon Rotary Meeting
Juliet M. Gregory former Missoula mayor spoke at the Dillon Rotary Club on a woman’s role in politics. She urged longer planning by citizen groups and said women should be judged on qualifications, not gender, with more women entering public office if they serve communities well. Lawrence Walker led the session. Pete Gary attended from Ostego, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliet M. Gregory
Missoula
Dillon Rotary Club
Lawrence Walker
Pete Gary
Ostego
Mich
Hilden Family Visits Poindexter Home
Mr and Mrs Marcus O Hilden and daughters Collene and Marcia visited last week at the home of Mrs E L Poindexter from Hungry Horse where Mr Hilden is an engineer Mrs Hilden is the former Mary Lou Taylor of Illon.
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Marcus O. Hilden
Collene
Marcia
E. L. Poindexter
Hungry Horse
Mr.Hilden
Hilden
Mary Lou Taylor
Illon
Johnson Family Reunion Celebrates Long-Awaited Gathering
Mr and Mrs F L Johnson of Billings and Miss M M Johnson of Seattle visited the Ed Johnson home for a 30 year milestone reunion. A dinner party marked the first time all three family members were together in three decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Johnson
Billings
M. M. Johnson
Seattle
Wash
Ed Johnson
Annuals' State Opens Sunday for 333 Delegates
Montana sixth annual Boys State opens Sunday on Aug 17 at Western Montana College Dillon with 333 delegates. Chief Justice Hugh R. Adair will install officials. events run Aug 17-26 including city and county organization, elections, shows, and awards led by Gen. Gene King and committee chair Herb Kibler.
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Montana
Treasure State
Western Montana College
Dillon
Gene King
Hugh R. Adair
Montana Supreme Court
Dillon Legionnaire
T. Lee McCracken
Rush Jordan
WMCE
W. G. Gilbert, Jr
Herb Kibler
Robert L. Gregg
Bannack
Longhorn City
Alder
Bow and Arrow
Granite
Hashknife
Last Chance
Powder River
Frontier
Pioneer
Commander King
Orvin B. Flare
Big Timber
Department Americanism
Miss Montana
Karen Whitter
Livingston
Montana State University
Western Auditorium
Jim Callaghan
Helena
Virginia City
Dillon Chamber of Commerce
Violet Bel-lach
Three Forks
Girls’ State
Donald A. Paddock
Missoula
Boys’ State Committee
Department
King
New York City
Republicans Gird For Beaverhead Campaign Meeting
Beaverhead county GOP leaders convene in county council chamber to organize the Republican Central Committee. The Friday session aims to elect a chairman secretary and other officers, select precinct, state and congressional committeewomen and men, and conduct necessary business. Precinct lists include Laura Bergeson Mildred Scott Isabel Jones Louise Boger and others.
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Frank W. Hazelbaker
Beaverhead County
GOP
Council
Republican County Central Committee
Laura Bergeson
Mildred Scott
Isabel Jones
Louise Boger
D. R. Gordon
Robert H. James
Frank Hazelbaker
John Patton
Joseph W. Bergeson
Melvin J. Peterson
Clayton Huntley
Mikkelsons Depart For Two Year Iraq Assignment
John H. Mikkelson, Dillon agricultural extension agent, leaves for a two year Point 4 food production mission in Iraq with his wife. He previously served in Granite and Beaverhead counties, Montana, holds a BS from Montana State College, and did graduate study at Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College. The Point 4 focus areas include agriculture, water resources, health and sanitation, and communications.
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John Markovich
Joe Smith
Hewitt Martinell
Vet’s Hall
Ann Malesich
VFW
Elks
Judge McClernan
Butte
School of Mines
University of Montana At
Jefferson
Madison
Beaverhead
McClernan
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Silver Bow
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
Department of Montana
John H. Mikkelson
Dillon
Iraq
Point 4
Technical Cooperation Administration
Department of State
Jeongs Visit City. Son of Early Chinese Residents
Mr and Mrs George Jeong and two sons of Oklahoma City visited the city last weekend. Mr Jeong is the son of early Chinese residents and as a boy waited on tables at the XL restaurant run by his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jeong
Oklahoma City
Okla
Jeong
Outdoor Editors Thankful for Trip on Big Hole River
H L Sneed received a letter from Ed Taylor Life Newspaper outdoor editor praising a Big Hole river float trip. Taylor thanks Elmo Winn Russ Smith John Patton Dr R D Curry Spec Sorenson Warden Orville Lewis Charles Price and others who hosted the press party. The Beaverhead County trip was sponsored by John and Mrs John Dooling of the Diamond Bar Inn Jackson and the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Sneed
Ed Taylor
Big Hole
Mr. Taylor
Life Newspapers
Big Hole River
Elmo Winn
Russ Smith
John Patton
R. D. Curry
Spec Sorenson
Orville Lewis
Charles Price
Beaverhead County
John Dooling
Diamond Bar Inn
Jackson
Beaverhead
Youngsters Prep for Beaverhead Youth Fair Parade
Dillon mothers rally as children under 12 prepare for Friday parade sponsored by the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce. Jay McCarthy serves as marshal. prizes awarded for costumes floats and pets. line forms at Bagley building and ends at the depot. Dillon Parent Teachers assist with supervision judges and prize selection.
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Dillon
Jay McCarthy
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Bagley
Depot Awn
Dillon Parent- Teachers Association
Births at Barrett Hospital In Dillon and Ennis
A daughter was born today August 13 to Mr and Mrs Jack Scully of Ennis. Admitted for observation were William Andrus Clarence Koenig Roy Bays Andy Dick and Mrs Elyda Lewis of Dillon and John Knapp of Argerita.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isabell Lasich
Edith Palmer
Rotary
Capehart
Queen
Connie South
Marilyn Mockel
Joan Clark
Geneese Cook
Myrna McCarthy
Anna May Cheney
Deil
Beavehead Chamber of Commerce
Rodeo Association
Dillon Ellis
Leonard L. Johnson
Dillon Jaycees
Johnson
John B. McClernan
Depot Lawn
City Hall
Bruce Watters
John J. Wedum
Stewart Burwell
Lloyd Whipple
Elks Drum and Bugle Corps
VFW Auxiliary
Civil Air Patrol
Boy Scouts
Beaverhead Post No. 20
American Legion and Its Auxiliary
Gurl Scouts and Co
Montana National Guard
Mikkelsons
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