Dillon Elks Memorial Services Sunday
Edward C. Smith 77 a Beaverhead county resident for 71 years died Saturday at his Dillon home after years of ill health. Born August 7, 1860 in Yreka California he came to Montana in 1866 with his parents and a Poindexter Orr cattle drive. He married Rosa Ripley in 1889 in Newcomerstown Ohio and lived on a Dillon area ranch in the livestock business for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Smith
Beaverhead County
Yreka
Calif
Montana
Meanest Man Is At Work Again Here
Spunky a beloved mongrel dog of Lloyd Davis was killed by poison left in meat in city yards. Four other pets died from the same poison bite as the culprit stalked at night, harming loyal dogs tied to young owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Davis
Lorin Davis
John O’leary
Musicians of College at Rotary Meet
Montana State Normal college students performed at the Dilllon Rotary Club dinner. Frances McPhail gave an accordion solo, Janet Smith sang, Louise Davison accompanied, and a cornet duet was played by L A Gregory and Elizabeth Wilkinson. Earl Fairbanks Jr spoke on the Beaver. Principal Conrad Orr presided, and Dr R D Curry announced a PTA father and son banquet for Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
Dillon Rotary Club
Frances McPhail
Janet Smith
Louise Davison
L. A. Gregory
Elizabeth Wilkinson
Earl Fairbanks, Jr
Beaver
Prin
Conrad Orr
R. D. Curry
P.T.A
Thanksgiving Observed Quietly Across Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County marked Thanksgiving with union services at Grace Methodist and St James Episcopal and offerings for Barrett hospital. The Methodist and Lutheran churches held programs, schools closed Thursday and Friday, and communities hosted family gatherings and dances at city venues and across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Union
Grace Methodist Church
Willis J. Loar
Baptist Church
J. A. Meeke
Methodist Church
St. James Episcopal Church
Barrett Hospital
Lutheran Church
Dillmont Park
Seniors Win Beaverhead High Interclass Tournament Gold
Beaverhead county high school crowned the senior Class A basketball champions with a 40-34 win over juniors after a 15 point handicap. The senior B team topped juniors 25-12 to sweep the boys division, while girls’ game ended 12-12 as seniors trailed by 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Christen Family Heads to Los Angeles for Visit
Mr and Mrs Otto J Christen sen and their son John left Saturday morning for Los Angeles California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto J. Christensen
John
Los Angeles
Calif
Gift Shop to Open by Normal College Art Club
The art club of the Normal college will open its Gift Shop on December 1 in the art club room and college art rooms. Items include wooden rings bracelets and novelty boxes with hand painted designs. Plans include an exhibit of Japanese prints and an assembly program featuring choral and orchestral performances directed by Arnold Clair and Ralph McFadden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Club of the Normal College
Art Club
Courage
Huhn-Riegger
Brocket
Primrose Flower
Pinsuit
Rose Maiden
Frederick Cowen
Bassett
Gilbert Spross
Hunter's Joke Turns Sour on Hunting Trip
In El Reno Oklahoma R H Williamson mocks friends on a hunt by shooting a farmer's lame horse. The prank backfires as companions restrain him and he recovers to admit his lost humor. Also note a Presbyterian Manse society meeting at Hazel Conger's home and a weekend visit from Paul Judge of Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Reno
Okla
R. H. Williamson
Williamson
Presbyterian Manse Society
Hazel Conger
Negro Held After Beating Charge in Cabbage Patch Affray
Beaverthead county jail holds Guy Abernathy a colored porter on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon in a Saturday night affray. Paul Buchal, who allegedly shot Abernathy through both feet with a 410 shotgun, was released on own recognizance. Sheriff Paul H. Temple said evidence showed Abernathy had harassed a black neighbor who sought refuge in Buchali’s cabin. Abernathy reportedly fired a rifle at Buchali missing him. Buchali then fired at Abernathy’s feet. pellets punctured shoes and trousers. Hospital said wounds not serious and would dismiss him today. Temple said Abernathy would be taken into custody on a charge.
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Guy Abernathy
Beaverhead
Cabbage Patch
Paul Buchal
Abernathy
Paul H. Temple
Buchali
Beaverhead Spud Quota Listed as Entirely Complete
Beaverhead county’s four carload quota for Surplus Commodities Corporation sale has been listed. Price verified at 60 cents per hundred pounds for U S commercial grade potatoes. Announcement offered by H C Albin procurement officer via Senator Wheeler.
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Beaverhead
Charity Hall Dinner Offers Food Donations for Dillon Elks
The Dillon Elks lodge invites admission on Saturday December 11 by donating food items for a children's lunch program at the training school. Any single 25 cent donation can be credited, with items including onions pork and beans canned peas canned tomatoes canned corn canned milk baked beans sugar cocoa jello beef carrots and canned soups listed.
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The
Dillon Elks Lodge
State Board Takes Action Duck Season
The Montana state fish and game commission pledges cooperation with Beaverhead Sportsmen's Association to pursue a staggered duck season next year. Chief Deputy J W Carney replies to association president L B Phillips thanking them for the recommendation and promising to do everything within their power to persuade federal authorities to change the setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board
State Fish and Game Commission
Beaverhead Sportsmen's Association
Montana
State Commission
J. W. Carney
Dillon
L. B. Phillips
Christmas Seals Sold From Local Booths This Month
Chairman Mrs. F. D. Willis announces booths at First National Bank State Bank and Trust post office for the next two Saturdays. Beaverhead county residents who have not received or purchased seals are urged to visit. The sales proceeds largely benefit Beaverhead county.
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F. D. Willis
Beaverhead County
First National Bank
State Bank & Trust Company
Dillon
Father Lechner to Speak at Dillon Elks Memorial Rites
The Rev. Father F. X. Lechner will deliver the principal address at the Dillon Elks lodge annual memorial services Sunday at 7 p.m. in the training school auditorium. The public is invited and the program, about one hour, includes processional, recessional, piano solos by Ralph McFadden, and opening ceremonies by Exalted Ruler L. Ott Gordon and Esquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. X. Lechner
Dillon Elks Lodge
Training School
Ralph McFadden
Ralph McFadden, Piano Solos; Opening Ceremonies, Exalted Ruler L
Ott Gordon and
Esquire
CCC Youths Charged with Disturbance and Knife Threat
Two Birch Creek youths Ches ter Bowling and Willie Hayes were arrested after allegedly pulling a knife on Undersheriff John Troupe on Bannack street during a disturbance. Troupe was unharmed as his coat was slashed. A third companion Hir shel Blanton was jailed for drunk and disorderly conduct. The trio faced arraignment today.
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CCC
Birch Creek
John Troupe
Chester Bowling
Manchester
Willie Hayes
Hindman
Bannack Street
Mrs. Melton Claimed by Illness in Dillon
Mrs. Anna F. Melton, wife of James O. Melton and a respected Dillon matron, died at her home after a heart attack followed by pneumonia. Born March 21 1888 in Montpelier Idaho she was the daughter of John and Baker. Her father John Baker served Beaverhead county clerk and recorder for 30 years.
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Anna F. Melton
Dillon
James O. Melton
Melton
Montpelier
Idaho
John 8. Baker
Baker
Beaverhead County
Cars Crash Near Dewey Involving Melrose And Butte Drivers
Cars driven by Pete Piazzola of Melrose and Stanley Thompson of Butte were damaged in a collision near Dewey last Wednesday. Passengers included Piazzola family members. all occupants escaped with minor injuries. State Patrolman Rupert Wright and Undersheriff John Troupe investigated and announced summons for Arnold Hansen of Preston Idaho for unlicensed truck operation and actions by three local drivers for traffic violations.
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Pete Piazzola
Melrose
Stanley Thompson
Butte
Dewey
Piazzola
Rupert Wright
John Troupe
Wright
Arnold Hansen
Preston
Idaho
Montana
Cub Scouts and Parents Banquet in Dillon
Over 80 people attended a Dillon Cub Scouts banquet at the training school Monday night. Rev. W. J. Loar led the event and received a valuable book from Percy Frazier. Mrs. Ben Davis also received a book, and den chiefs Billy Curry George Bowring and J. W. McCracken earned awards along with Jack Davis and J. W. McCracken. Merit awards went to Bobby Jackson Dee Smith Billy Curry Russell Brown and Charles Davis. Mrs. W. W. Hawkins led the program with help from Mrs. W. D. Ross and Mrs. T. Lee McCracken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
W. J. Loar
Percy Frazier
Silver Bow
Loar
Ben Davis
Den
Billy Curry
George Bowring
J. W. McCracken
Jack Davis
Bobby Jackson
Dee Smith
Russell Brown
Charles Davis
W. W. Hawkins
W. D. Ross
T. Lee McCracken
Church Meeting in Butte Draws Many from Dillon
Members of the Dillon L D 8 church traveled to Butte Sunday for a meeting attended by Wood of the Canadian temple and Bishop Burke of Cardston Alberta. The delegation included Leslie H. Smith H. M. Warner family William Olson Wesley Williams Fred Dart Marie Jensen Harriet Bills M. Nance William A. Casper and others.
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Dillon L. D. 8
Butte
Wood
Bishop Burke
Cardston
Alberta
Leslie H. Smith
H. M. Warner
William Olson
Wesley Williams
Fred Dart
Marie Jensen
Harriet Bills
M. Nance
William A. Casper
Old Time Beaverhead Resident Dies at County Farm
William Brennan a Beaverhead county resident since 1898 died last night at the county farm. Born January 24 1868 in Clinton Illinois he came to Montana forty years ago and worked on several county ranches including the Roscoe Cornell ranch for many years. He had two brothers in the East.
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William Brennan
Beaverhead County
Clinton, Ill
Montana
Roscoe Cornell
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Dillon Elks
Musicians OF College
Rotary Meet
Dillon Club
Jean F. Bishop
Women’s Missionary Society
Butte Presbyterian Church
Miss Bishop
Tt Club OF College
Normal Group
Hunter
Pals
Paul Judge
Missoula
Dillon Scouts
Normal College Swimming Group
Audrey Dahl
Loretta Anderson
Helen Grace Bean
Evelyn Harrison
Bunny Jackson
Virginia McAlpin
Ardella Lanner
Mary Spegar
Helen McAlpin
Catherine Swaim
Betty Lou Christensen
Darlene Kakuske
Mariam Wiant
Patty Stamm
Jean Stamm
Erma Lou Warner
Lois Hazelbaker
Lorraine Pierce
Dolores Williams
Dillon Parent Teachers Association
Tom Gilbert
Carl Ross
Willis J. Lear
Elwood Walker
Jimmy Atkinson
Don Wheat
Alex Tait
Charles Burgess
Dofi Wheat
Commission
Father Lechner
RITES
Hirschel Blanton
Pantsville
Wreck
CUB Scouts
City
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