Zagel Oursland wedding in Somers double ring ceremony
Christine Zagel daughter of Dillon residents wed Laurence E Oursland son of Somers Montana in a candlelight wedding at the Oursland home in Somers A reception followed Young couple will teach and attend college after a trip to Swan Lake and Glacier National Park The bride is a Beaverhead County High School graduate and secretary to the principal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oursland
Beaverhead County High School
Kalispell High School
Dillon
Swan Lake
Glacier National Park
Belt, Mont
WWII Veterans Make Up Most VA Disability Rolls
As of June 30 1950 about 75 percent of 2368 veterans on VA disability compensation rolls served in World War II. World War II veterans totaled 1 701 019 nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Veterans education under GI Bill tops seven million
By late June more than 7.5 million World War II veterans had earned education or training benefits under the GI Bill and Public Law 16 for the disabled, reflecting a broad participation in the program.
Esch family welcomes daughter born in August
Local news notes a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Esch of Sheboygan Wisconsin on August 21 joining a brother and sister. Also listed are travel visits by various locals including Mis soula Spokane and Paramour Calif. trips and church and social events with several area residents attending the Missoula state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Esch
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Esch
Elizabeth Wilkinson
Leslie A .Thompson
Lenore McCollum
Elizabeth
John
Missoula
Spokane
Don C. Mulkey
Judy Sharon
Paramount
Calif
J. B. Mulkey
Robert Pond
Terelei
Bellingham
Wash
Vince Gibbons
Alberton
Boys’ State
Alstad
Lutheran Church
Johnstone
Methodist Church
Rev
Allen
The
Baptist Church
Martin Eriksen
Great Falls
Ernie Pewe
Eriksen
P. J. Peterson
Governor presses railroads to move incoming grain crop
Gov John W Bonner asks Northern Pacific Milwaukee and Great Northern officials to haul grain as harvest nears. He warns railcar supply is critical and requests action and a plan on how to relieve the bottleneck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bonner
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee
Great Northern
Mobilization service reports outline widespread drafts
Late Associated Press notes mobilization across branches. Marine Corps begins issuing orders for 50 000 reservists starting with 2 600 ground and non pilot aviation officers and an unknown number of sergeants and below. Army calls up 8 432 officers plus 62 000 reserve enlisted men. National Guard training for four divisions two regimental units. Air National Guard to receive orders for several air groups. Navy to involuntarily call some personnel. Air Force to mobilize 8 000 officers and 42 000 airmen from the reserve pool by fall. Selective Service targets 50 000 draftees monthly through December.
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Associated Press
Marine Corps
Army
Veterinary Corps
Dental Corps
National Guard
Air National Guard
Navy
Air Force
Selective Service
A L Auxiliary Committees Named for Year
The A L Auxiliary lists committee chairs for December through June including Christmas Party Legislation Americanism Community Service Pan American Study and Poppy events with names of chairmen and members such as Mrs Roy Forrester Jr and Mrs Geo Gosman across months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Forrester
T. Lee McCracken
C. M. Casterline
Frank Curtis
William Wellborn
Leon Evans
William Mitchell
Geo. Gosman
C. J. Hovren
W. G. Gilbert, Jr
Robert Gregg
Frank Fidler
Ben Davis
Ed Donovan
Ivan Ledbetter
Genevieve Albertson
Lenore McCollum
Thomas Luebben
Walter Stamm
J. W. McCarthy
George Williss
W. J. Romers
W. W. Hawkins
Harvey Sorenson
Phillip Lovell
James Johnson
Paul Lacry
George Mithun
Loren Davis
Chester Hale
Frank O’keefe
Poppy Poster
Dee Patton
Matt Taborski
William Straugh
Paul Stahl, Jr
Montie Dingley
Ledbetters Return From Miles City Visit
Mr and Mrs Ivan Ledbetter and their daughters returned last weekend from a vacation trip to the home of his parents in Miles City.
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Ivan Ledbetter
Miles City
Schools Open in Dillon with Grade Reassignments
Dillon schools reopen Tuesday September 5 with classroom rosters reorganized by grade. Second grade moves include Martha Nelson to Edith Palmer and Alice Lloyd to Isobell Lasich. third grade shifts follow names posted on doors. elementary supervisor Zella Flores also assists part time. Renovations in Bagley and primary buildings feature new ceilings lighting and repainting along with new sidewalk and steps at entrances.
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Dillon
Martha Nelson
Edith Palmer
Alice Lloyd
Isobell Lasich
Golde
Gladys Forester
Isabell Lasich
Margaret Orr
Florence Stoffler
Virginia O'Reilly
Bert Shortt
Virginia O’reilly
Musa Tellier
Margaret King
Salzman
Edna Graham
John Lohr
Bough
James Womack
Elizabeth Satter
Olivia Patton
Zella K. Flores
Grace Memorial Methodist Church Service and Board Meeting
Grace Memorial Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Norman L. Ovitt as superintendent and morning service at 11 a.m. featuring the sermon Courage for Our Day, organ by Dorothy Newnes. Official board meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Johnstone
Norman L. Ovitt
Dorothy Newnes
Presbyterian Church Cancels Sunday Services
No preacher service or Sunday school will be held on Sunday, August 27 at the Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Water Sewer Project Advances In Dillon Council
The Dillon council discusses two main portions of the city for a disposal plant to curb sewage dumping and votes to seek a $150000 water and sewer plan funded by water revenue bonds. Abbey notes current rates are too low and urges a 75 percent rate increase to about $1.75 monthly for a four person family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
City Water Department
Abbey
Midwest
Far West
Watkins and Green Head Bowl Groups Next Season
The city bowling scene plans for 1950 51 with Watkins and Green leading groups. Officers elected include Frank Watkins president and Emil Kamps vice president. A 16 team Commercial league forms with Taborski arranging schedules and six man team limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bowling Congress
Dillon
Louis Schmittroth
Dave Hier
Frank Watkins
Emil Kamps
Robert Harrison
Serretary
Eddie Hilger
George Mithun
Commercial League
Archie Green
Earl Tash
Harry Jensen
Rudy Platt
Dick Later
League
Matt Taborski
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Davis
Clay Smith
Pipe Organ Lodge
Clyde Mecham, Mgr
Ralph McFadden
Larry Hoffman
Earl Chandler
American Legion
James Taylor
Georgia Mathews
Betty Hoffman
Evelyn Mikkelsen
Elvera Stefanic
D. W. Bowler
Don Lichtwardt
Jack Lohr
Ted Hazelbaker
Gert Daniels
Rose Badovinatz
Dale Dart
Dale Tash
Ed Mattix
Dwight Billedeaux
Blair Hurd
Genevieve Cole
Frances Darr
Bill Straugh
Jack Malia
Charlene Moss
Jane Gaustad
A.L
Grace Memorial Methodist Church
Ken Beegle
Blanche
Dillon Guns Club
Remington Arms Co
Green
H. M. Brundage
Floyd Winn
Gene Bond
Vince Schmittroth
Mike Schmauch
Frank Lasich
Dave Hughes
Art Bay
Bruce Watters
Ray Lynch
Dave Halverson
Wayne Myers
Paul Puyear
Bramsman Radio Service
E. Glendale
York
Montana Power
Montana Power Company
New England
New York
Montana
Reas
Howdy
Stetsons
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