Applications for Terminal Pay Expected
Forms for terminal cave pay will be available at the Dillon post office within a day or two. Veterans may obtain the form without discharge papers, but must send discharge certificates with the completed claim. Pay dates roughly 60 days after filing, with bonds for amounts over 50 dollars and checks for smaller sums. Claims must be filed by Sept 1 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cave
Dillon Post Office
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
National Service Life
Weekly Wedding Licenses Issued by Clerk Norman Giles
The clerk issued marriage licenses this week listing couples from Idaho Falls Cush ing Idaho Garfield Idaho Rexburg Dillon Salmon and Idaho Falls again. Names include Leo La Grand Warrell 31 and Gloria Ann Dettmer 24 Hubert G McCullough 21 and Lola Mae Baker 18 Clarence Ray Kemp Jr 21 and Vivian Harrison 21 Benjamin Hansen 45 and Eva E Gilman 30 Abraham Foster 29 and Ella Mae Cooper 23 Darrell Eu me Conrade 21 and Choral y 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Giles
Leo LaGrand Warrell
Gloria Ann Dettmer
Idaho Falls
D. Mont Clark
Shirley Brown
Hubert G. McCullough
Lola Mae Baker
Cushing
Okla
Clarence Ray Kemp, Jr
Vivian Harrison
Garfield
Idaho
Benjamin Hansen
Rexburg
Eva E. Gilman
Dillon
Abraham Foster
Ella Mae Cooper
Salmon
Darrell Eume Conrade
Choraly
Mrs Francis Mooney Hurt In Accident At Home
Mrs Francis Mooney bride of two weeks was admitted to Barrett hospital after falling on stairs at home. Initial fear of critical injuries eased as examinations showed injuries not serious.
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Francis Mooney
Barrett Hospital
City marks anniversary of V J Day parade in Dillon
Dillon observed the first anniversary of V J Day with a veterans parade and outdoor program at the courthouse. World War I chaplain Rev Omer Idso gave the keynote tribute, vowing against future wars, as a firing squad and taps closed the ceremony. Beaverhead post American Legion sponsored the event with nurse Katherine MacGregor and veterans from three wars in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Omer Idso
Idso
Arthur Watkins
O. T. Vandegrift
Watkins
Fred Woodside
Citizens Committee
Ambrose Henneberry
C. M. Casterline
Red Cross
Bagley School
Katherine MacGregor
A. S
Sid) Johnson
Montana
Philippines
American Legion
Beaverhead Post
Beaverhead
Andrus Hotel
Lou Larsen
Legion Committee
B. A. Risley
Beaverhead 4-H Letter Receives National Distribution
Beaverhead County 4-H club newsletter gains national distribution after a request from Miss Gertrude L. Warren. R. E. Cameron notes the fine service, with 260 copies to be sent, compiled by Henry Mikkelson Dorothy Embleton and Elsie Crouch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
R. E. Cameron
Gertrude L. Warren
U. S. Department of Agriculture, Extension Service
Co. Agt
Henry Mikkelson
Dorothy Embleton
Elsie Crouch
Miss Warren
Frozen Food Demonstration Planned in Dillon High School
Dillon residents will attend a frozen foods demonstration August 28 at 1:30 pm in the high school home economics room. Miss Bessie McClelland of Montana State College will show fruit freezing techniques and discuss packaging and storage methods for vegetables meat fish and poultry. This is Beaverhead county’s only frozen food demonstration this year. In forest news seven timber access roads are planned in Beaverhead National Forest with Willow Creek area and Mussigbrod area projects to unlock several million board feet of timber. Beaverhead forest has sold all advertised tracts, with John Jackson of Jackson among recent buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Bessie McClelland
Montana State College
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead National Forest
Sup
W. W. Wetzel
Canyon Creek
Melrose
Willow Creek
Mussigbrod
Joseph Creek
Gibbons Pass
Beaverhead Forest
Wetzel
John Jackson
Jackson
Big Dipper Opens In New Bannack Street Location
Beaverhead county residents will welcome the Big Dipper as it prepares to open in a new Bannack street storefront. Owner Johnny Wagner has installed modern fountain equipment and comfortable booths to seat 22. he will continue to manufacture and serve his own ice cream. The decor features cool light shades and opening date will be announced.
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Beaverhead County
Bannack Street
Johnny Wagner
Wagner
Funeral for Thomas Carpita in Dillon
Funeral services for Thomas James Carpita 25 native of Dillon will be held at 10:30 Thursday at St Rose Church Dillon with burial in Mountain View. Rosary tonight at Brundage. He died by a gunshot in Milford Utah and authorities investigate. Surviving wife two sons his parents a brother and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas James Carpita
Dillon
St. Rose Catholic Church
F. X. Lechner
Mountain View Cemetery
Brundage Funeral Home
Beaverhead
Milford
Utah
Carpita
Cesare Carpita
Dan Little
Lima
Union Pacific Railroad
Bessie Knox
Dell
Pocatello
Dan
Whitehall
Clarence Jensen
Red Rock
Bozeman
Three Brothers Join Eagle Aerie In Dillon
Three brothers were among six candidates initiated as members of Dillon Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles at Monday night’s meeting. They are Charles H. Hale Sr. of Polaris and sons Charles H. Hale Jr. Candy R. Hale and Verne Dale Hale. Plans for a September picnic at Dillmont Park were discussed as a potential annual event under social activities chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Aeriec
Order of Eagles
Charles H. Hale, Sr
Polaris
Charles H. Hale, Jr
Candy R. Hale
Verne Dale Hale
Candy Hale
Worthy Pres. F. C. Kirby
Worths Visit Mrs Powell in Wallace Idaho
Mr and Mrs Fred Worth of Wallace Idaho visit at the home of Mrs Roy Powell, the latter's mother, during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Taylor
Kate Giles
Colorado
Fred Worth
Wallace, Idaho
Roy Powell
Rotary committee rosters presented at Dillon meeting
Dillon Rotary Club leaders announced committee chairs for the coming year with Rush Jordan as aims and objects chair. W. J. Bierrum and John W. Walters shared insights from midwest and eastern club visits, noting crowded conditions and cafeteria growth. Guests Dave Hier and Jack Dougherty attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Jordan
The
Dillon Rotary Club
S. F. Erwin
Albert Erickson
H. M. Brundage
T. Lee McCracken
Rotary
Dee Patton
Rotary Magazine
S. E Davis
Joe G. White
Fred Bridenstine
S. E. Whitworth
J. W. Walters
W. Bierrum
William Straugh
Lambert Eliel
W. H. Stephan
W. G. Gilbert
J. W. Rees
Fred Honeychurch
W. J. Bierrum
John W. Walters
Mr. Walters
Buffalo
N. Y
New York City
Minneapolis
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Washington
Pittsburgh
Walters
Ballots Printed for Beaverhead General Election
Beaverhead county prints official general election ballots for absentee voters overseas. Contests list state representative, commissioner, sheriff with independent filings noted. One referendum on MT insane asylum bond. Clerk reminds voters registration remains open through Sept 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Don Anson
George M. Melton
Martin C. Jackson
Frank Pendleton
Claude Lay
Paul H. Temple
Montana State
Buckingham
Dillon Rodeo Parade Promises Colorful Pageant and Prizes
Beaverhead County's Labor Day parade at the Dillon rodeo is expanded this year with more divisions and a record $450 in prizes. Jay V. MacCarthy, parade chairman, cites growing interest and notes a new award for the oldest active cowboy in the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Jay V. MacCarthy
McCarthy
Beaverhead Eounty
Butte Man to Appeal Right to Sue Government Over Disability
Edward C. Commers of Helena, a World War II veteran disabled in combat, will appeal to the ninth circuit in San Francisco seeking a declaratory judgment and compensation for loss of earnings after his case was dismissed in federal court. He was wounded twice on Luzon and awarded the Bronze Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Edward C. Commers
Helena
Ninth Court of Appeals
San Francisco
Commers
Luzon
Charles E. Pew
Laurin Resident Observes Dillon Friday Business
N Stamnes of Laurin attended to various business matters in Dillon on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Stamnes
Laurin
Dillon
Beaverhead Rodeo Fever Grips Southwestern Montana
Beaverhead county eyes the Dillon Rodeo set for Sunday and Labor Day September 1 2 under the Beaverhead Rodeo association sponsorship. The 1946 event promises top arena performers and Bucking horse stock led by H R Peterson s string and attracts entries from distant rodeos. Prize money and competition heat up as riders anticipate challenging mounts and strong crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Montana
Dillon
Beaverhead Rodeo Association
H. R. Peterson
Mer
Claude Lay
Bullock Is Sentenced To State Prison In Larceny Case
Donald O. Bullock pleaded guilty in district court before Judge Lyman H. Bennett and was sentenced to two years in the State prison. He was brought from Denver by Sheriff Claude Lay after arrest by Denver authorities based on lay information. He allegedly stole a pickup truck and items from T. Lee McCracken at Elkhorn Springs in November 1943. Charles Fearer, taken into custody in Lima, was released after Idaho authorities declined to press charges. James M. Clark received a three year term for forgery after pleading guilty to cashing three checks bearing Woody Brothers of Jackson’s forged signature. He was moved to Deer Lodge to begin his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald O. Bullock
Lyman H. Bennett
Bullock
Denver
Claude Lay
T. Lee McCracken
Elkhorn Springs
Charles Fearer
Lima
Idaho
Lay
James M. Clark
Bennett
Clark
Jackson
Dillon
Woody Brothers of
Deer Lodge
James Womack
Dillon Masons and Stars Attend State Sessions in Butte
Dillon lodge No. 16 A F and A M and Mizpah chapter No. 18 Order of Eastern Star attend state meetings in Butte this week. Delegates include Wilber Squires Roscoe Comfort Ernest Luebben and others with Dr R D Curry leading the Eastern Star Dillon group as officers and pages assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge
A. F
A. M
Mizpah
Order of Eastern Star
Butte
Grand Lodge
Wilber Squires
Roscoe Comfort
Ernest Luebben
John T
Miss Katherine MacGregor Leaves for Canada
Miss Katherine MacGregor departed Friday for Canada to visit relatives, retiring as the town school nurse after many years of service. She also served overseas as a nurse in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Katherine MacGregor
Miss MacGregor
Matron of Armstead Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Coy Brown 50 a respected Armstead matron died Thursday at Barrett hospital after a long illness. Born Saxon North Carolina October 31 1895 she moved to Armstead in 1923 after marrying Mr. Brown. Survived by husband two daughters Bertie May Kizzie Rebecca and son Coy Jr all of Armstead a sister and brother in Boone Funeral held Saturday from Brundage chapel with Rev Omer Idso officiating and burial at Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coy Brown
Armstead
Barrett Hospital
Saxon
N. C
Brown
Bertie May
Kizzie Rebecca
Coy, Jr
Binter
Boone
Fireman First Class Farber S Irion Dies Aboard Saratoga
Fireman First Class Farber S Irion, son of Mrs Andrea G Danielson Armstead, served aboard the USS Saratoga before its loss in Bikini Atoll atomic tests. The Saratoga, first US vessel launched as an aircraft carrier, had survived numerous submarine and kamikaze attacks during the Pacific War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy Farber S. Irion
Andrea G. Danielson
Armstead
Saratoga
Bikini Atoll
U. S
Pacific
Dillon's Telephone Growth Mirrors War Demand Surge
D A Patton of Mountain States Tel & Tel reports Dillon has 906 telephones in service now, up from 774 in 1945, with long distance calls 35 percent higher than July 1945. The company plans 253 relief projects, 45 000 new terminals, and about 100 long distance circuit additions to ease congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
D. A. Patton
Mountain States
Diklon
Patten
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Francis Mooney Hurt
Accoin
Carl Burch Alsol
the Barrett Hospital
Emmett Blomquiest
Homer Palmer
Donald Campbell
Cliff Barrett
Marie Bramsman
D. R. Thomas
Twin Bridges
Joe Pavlie
Cook Sheep Company
William Slager
Ralversary
4-H
T. J. Carpita
Eagle Aerie
C. W. Buckingham
Masons and
Eastern Star
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