Local group participates in Butte drama pageant
Dillon residents Mrs. M. A. Henneberry and Fred I. Hensen joined the Traveling Treasure Trails pageant in Narancie stadium Butte. Dillon episode honored the railroad's completion with history sketches from Butte Deer Lodge Virginia City and Dillon. Production manager Mazie Davis praised participants and aimed for annual Treasure State pageants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Henneberry
Fred I. Hensen
Dillon
Narancie Stadium
Butte
Henneberry
Deer Lodge
Virginia City
Mazie Davis
Mary B. Emerick
S. E. Johnson
Edith Palmer
Joe Ryburn
Kay Bradley
Shirley Stocker
Margot Luebben
Roe Family
Former Dillon Resident Frank Unangost Dies in Carson City
Frank Unangost, a former Dillon businessman and noted Montana sports fan, was found dead in a Carson City hotel room from natural causes. Born February 21, 1886 in Illinois, he moved to Beaverhead County about 35 years ago, later owned bars in Dillon and Livingston, invested in an Ely Nevada concern, and traveled to major games as a devoted football and basketball spectator. A son in Champaign, IL is the only listed survivor. funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Mirror, Eagle and State
Dillon
Livingston
Ely
Nev
Champaign
Stolen Ford Recovered. Idaho Sheriff Nets Suspects
A Ford sedan stolen Thursday night from O T Vandegrift's home on South Pacific street was recovered Friday afternoon near ackey Idaho. Two men were arrested by Idaho authorities and charged with burglary at Salmon. The owners, Dale Swanson, involved in reclamation work, may have been targeted. Names were not learned, but believed to be two of three local troublemakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Vandegrift
South Pacific Street
Ackey
Idaho
Salmon
Dale Swanson
Havin
Ovitt Honored by Mutual Life National Field Club
Norman L. Ovitt of Dillon Montana, Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York representative, earned membership in the company’s National Field Club. Manager Ralph H. Smith of Billings says the honor reflects meeting production standards and upholding high service ideals for clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman L. Ovitt
Dillon, Mont
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
National Field Club
Ralph H. Smith
Billings
Mutualife
Mr. Ovitt
Boys' State Sessions Opened at Western Montana College
More than 300 junior high students from 53 counties attend the annual Boys' State at Western Montana College of Education. Officials elected include Granite mayor Dick Lucas and Havre treasurer John Carl, with state officers to be chosen Friday. The program features films, firearms demonstrations, dramatics, and a trip to Virginia City, with transportation coordinated by Don Smith. The session opened with assemblies and entertainment as city and county officials assumed office Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College of Education
Treasure State
Scenic
Montana
Beaverhead National Forest
Ralph McFadden
W. G. Bannister
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Butte
George A. Selke
Greater University
Glen M. Schultz
Helena
Montana Highway Patrol
Sanford Wheeler
Claude Haigler
Army Air Force
Arnaud
Don Smith
Virginia City
Ronald Orman
Chamber of Commerce
Granite
Dick Lucas
Havre
John Carl
Ralph Hutcheson
Jim Morgan
Lewiston
Russell Bender
Billings
John Hovren
Dillon
Bob Thomas
Great Falls
Doug Jones
Bozeman
Dick Milledge
Lee von Kuster
Scoby
Robert McGuire
Stanford
Kenneth Baker
Last Chance
Bruce Ellis
Glasgow
Dick Carr
Missoula
Lewis Davis
Miles City
Bob Evans
Shelby
Edward Gibson
Clifford Doke
Bill Chase
Gordon Miller
George Casson
Black Eagle
Norman Erie
Eureka
Joe Tom
Polson
Bannack
Dick Irvin
Chuck Wiley
Norman Anderson
Chinook
Bob Hall
Cut Bank
Pat Murray
Jim Warsinske
Gary Boyles
Bill Fleming
Tom Glass
Hamilton
Jack Alles
Huntley
Chuck Ladd
Alder
Keith Heppler
Anaconda
Boyd Baldwin
Lowell Anderson
Laurel
Walden Wolland
Plentywood
Wesley Hanley
Charles Chelberg
Custer
William Fine
Kalispell
Pat Flinn
Gary Reese
Bob Thorger Roplar
Hugh Maxwell
Fair- Lewis county—Commissioners
Dick Fletcher
Dick Wat
V-J Day Observed By VFW in Dillon
In Dillon on V J Day, Lloyd Wipple post No 4163 VFW led ceremonies at the Union Pacific depot lawn with a parade by the VFW drill squad and Elks corps. Don J Smith and Carl Davis gave speeches, Weldon Payne Don Smith and Dean Wright performed, Taps by Sammy Davis, and the event was declared an annual post observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bonner
Dillon
Lloyd Whipple
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Treasure State
Union Pacific
Beaverhead County
V.F.W
Elks Drum and Bugle Corps
Bruce Watters
Harry Jensen
Don J. Smith
Carl Davis
Weldon Payne
Don Smith
Dean Wright
Sammy Davis
Veterans Post
Stanley Kurakowski
Alex Madsen
VFW Auxiliary Plans Rodeo Concession Stand
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars formed at the I.O.O.F. hall Monday night and outlined a sandwich and beverage concession for the Dillon rodeo on Montana Street near Bay's Dillon Market. Ham burgers hot dogs coffee and pop will be sold Sunday and Monday. Joan Wenger reported on the Philipsburg district meeting from August 7. Bingo games followed and refreshments were served by Mrs. Beatrice Gilmore and Mrs. Bert Quackenbush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bay
D. L
Dillon
Montana Street
Bay
Dillon Market
Joan Wenger
Philipsburg
Beatrice Gilmore
Bert Quackenbush
Youth Fair Promises Historic Beaverhead County Exhibit
Beaverhead county entries pour in for the annual Youth Fair to be held Friday and Saturday. Highlights include a horse pulling contest with a $75 prize, a three horse relay, and numerous races and contests. County groups prepare window displays vying for a $380 silver loving cup exhibited at Stamm's jewelry. A carnival street dance on Bannack street both nights adds to the weekend bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Roy Webster
Luther Smith
Alvin Simpson
Chester Downing
George Shaffner
Stamm's
Bannack Street
Museum Committee in Enthusiastic Meeting
Beaverhead museum committee held a well attended session at the Chamber of Commerce office. Frank Tyre reported progress on construction and budget alignment while members approved bronze plaques for the building. A dedication ceremony is planned by a subcommittee led by J C Wedum Rush Jordan Lambert Eliel and others with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Tyre
Ed Donovan
J. C. Wedum
E. W. Bond
Dave Williams
Fred Woodside
W. H. Stephan
Rush Jordan
Cochairmen
Lambert Eliel
Harold Palmer
C. Gosta Miller
Ater
Dillon Rodeo to Feature Crack Riders Wild Horses
Dillon Rodeo promoter Marion McBride reports the Seventh Annual event will be held September 4 and 5 with a $1,000 All Around Cowboy Award. He cites top stock from El Paso including Pal O Mine Black Joe Hanks Pal Bar Cross Cry Baby Sundown and Zebra plus Little Tom and Red Wind in bull riding. Buck of Butte Montana returns as rodeo announcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion McBride
Dillon
el Paso
Texas
Southwest
Pal O
Black Joe
Hank
Pal Bar Cross
Cry Baby
Sundown
Little Tom
Red Wind
Zebra
Jay McCarthy
Beaverhead
Special Meeting Called for Dillon Rodeo Parade Floats
Business leaders and groups planning a float or display in the Pageant of Progress parade for the Dillon rodeo are urged to attend a Thursday night 8 o clock meeting in the city hall. Chairman Carl Davis says suggestions on float types will be welcomed and opinions invited even from those not intending to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Carl Davis
Girls Invited to Governor's Ball Next Monday
Girls of the community entering high school currently attending or graduating are invited to attend the Governor's ball linked to Annual Boys' State at WMCE gymnasium on Aug. 22 at 9 p m. Those not contacted should contact Mrs Ronald Orman or the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce. The event is the highlight social feature of Boys' State and will be especially attractive this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMCE
Ronald Orman
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Sheriff Temple rises to president at Montana sheriffs meet
Sheriff Paul Temple attended the Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association convention in Great Falls. He was elected from second vice president to first vice president at the annual election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Temple
Great Falls
Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association
Sheriff Temple
Beaverhead County Museum Dedication Plans Tied to Dillon Rodeo
Plans for the Beaverhead county museum and chamber of commerce building debut during the Dillon rodeo. The parade theme will depict progress since the county’s gold discovery. Over 300 residents donated funds, labor, and materials from McLaren's blacksmith shop to Beaverhead Lumber Co and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
U. P
McLaren
Carl Robertson
Dale Lessee
Mussetter and McFadden
Frank Wise
Dillon Electric
Hignight Sassman Top Scorers at Northwest Smallbore Match
Henry Hignight and Otto Sassman led the 24th Northwest Smallbore Rifle match in Anaconda. Hignight won the sharpshooter grand aggregate 1,569 with top Dewar 397 and Sassman totaled 1,561 for marksman honors, while Dillon shooters Ballou and Langdorf participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hignight
Otto Sassman
Anaconda
Anaconda Rifle & Pistol Club
Hignight
Sassman
Howard Rosenau
Dillon
Dick Ballou
Sam Langdorf
Lura Penwell Attends Housing Workshop in Missoula
Lura Penwell county home demonstration agent returns from a Missoula housing workshop for extension agents. The session aimed to update agents on housing conditions, materials, and advance planning to help clients remodel or build. A countywide survey shows many plan renovations or new homes within five years. Those seeking planning help can visit the extension office for bulletins or guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lura Penwell
Missoula
Beav er County Commission approves bids and appointments
The Beaverhead County Commission met August 1 1949 and approved bids for a walk in freezer at the County Farm with bids opening September 6 1949. They instructed sale by public auction of a GE reach in refrigerator and appointed Joe White and Leonard Schulz to the Airport Commission with terms expiring August 1 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Harry Helming
Norman Giles
Parke T. Scott
Margaret Thompson
Paul Temple
General Electric
Joe White
Leonard Schulz
Airport Commission
Fred Woodside
O. A. Bergson
Geo. M. Gosman
Montana Pioneers to Meet in Butte Convention
The Society of Montana Pioneers and Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers announce their annual conventions in Butte from August 25 to 27. Events begin 1:30 p.m. Thursday with an old-time ball Saturday night. Eligibility requires Montana residence by December 31, 1868. descendants may join as Sons and Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Montana Pioneers and Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers
Butte
Montana
Pioneer Society
Daughers
Jean Bishop
East Side Property Owners Meet About Water in Basements
Property owners affected by basement flooding from sub irrigation are urged to attend a meeting at 7 30 P M on August 19 in the city. It is important that all owners near the tract owned by Luther Smith on the east side be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Smith
Bonner to Speak at State Capitol Event Schedule
Governor John Bonner will give an address Saturday evening at the Montana state session with a full lineup of talks by Arnold Olson attorney general and Chief Justice Hugh Adair. The program includes oaths, musical numbers, and a governor’s ball ending Tuesday morning sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Arnold Olson
Hugh Adair
Montana Supreme Court
Legislative Assembly
General Assembly
The
Supreme Court
Paul Cannon
Leo C. Graybill
Great Falls
John W. Bonner
National
Boys’ Forum
Virginia City
the &G Um
FBI Official Speaks on Youth Service at Dillon Rotary
Paul Shine, assistant FBI agent in charge at Butte, addressed the Dillon Rotary Club on youth service by the FBI in preventing delinquency. He warned that juvenile crime is a great American tragedy and offered a seven point summary of causes including parental neglect, movies, radio, and unsanctioned literature, urging home school and church as corrective forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Shine
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Butte
Dillon Rotary Club
FBI
United States
Shine
Montana
Retirement sought by Union Pacific sectionman Underwood
Frank T. Underwood sixty a Union Pacific sectionman at Barretts has applied for railroad retirement pay. He joined the company in 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Underwood
Union Pacific
Barrett’s
Mr. Underwood
Montana Auto Club seeks protection of grade crossings
The Montana Automobile Association calls for immediate protection of the nation s grade crossings with modern warning items. It says wooden crossing arms are obsolete for heavy highway traffic and high speeds, urging upgraded safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana Automobile Association
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TNE
Fete
Nevada City
Frank Unangst
Carson City
Ovitt
George Ives
Boys’ State
VFW
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Dillon Rodeo
Hollywood
CAL
Salt Lake City
Edwin R. Buck
County Farm
East Side Property Owners
John Bonner
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