VA outlines foreign study benefits for World War II veterans
The Veterans Administration announces that World War II veterans may study at universities abroad under both the Fulbright Act and the G I Bill. The GI Bill covers tuition and subsistence with a $500 yearly limit for books and equipment, and benefits may be stacked with Fulbright grants. Information is available from VA and the Division of International Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Cial
Division of International Exchange of Persons
Department
of State
Washington
D. C
Christmas party highlights at Dillon society clubs
Dillon society notes report the Daughters of the Nile held their annual Christmas party at Mrs Arthur Graeter’s home with co hosts Mrs Glenn Squires and Mrs George Gosman. Beaverhead Chapter D A R met at Mrs W H Stephan’s to approve a $50 museum fund donation and plan a post new year tea to display antiques and hobbies. Rodger Williams group of the Baptist church met at Mrs Fred Bridenstine’s home. Busy Bee club members joined a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs Mayme Hoffman and Mrs Margaret Andrus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Daughters of the American Revolution
W. H. Stephan
Beaverhead Museum Fund
Fred Bridenstine
Rodger ‘Williams
the Baptist Church
Mayme Hoffman
Margaret Andrus
Busy Bee Club
Hoffman
Former Resident Dies in Anaconda
Funeral rites for Miss Janie V. Carter were held at Mountain View cemetery after services at St. Mark Episcopal church in Anaconda. An old-time resident and longtime teacher in the Anaconda schools, she is buried beside her sisters Mary Carter Anna Carter and brother-in-law John Yoe in the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie V. Carter
Anaconda
Mountain View Cemetery
St. Mark Episcopal Church
Stanley Welch
Miss Carter
Mary
Anna Carter
John Yoe
M.S.N.C. Notes Office, campus clubs, and events listed
President Rush Jordan will attend an executive council meeting in Bozeman and a state board of education session. A G I wives club at the college campus hosts activities and a December 13 buffet. A Women’s Athletic Association volleyball tournament runs with Virginia Muretta, Shirley Morris, and Shirley Gilmer leading teams. Bulldogs play Rick’s College in Rexburg December 5–6. Music educators conference in Billings December 5–6 features Wallace Hannah and Northwest leaders. The Montana State Normal College Christmas Ball on December 13 includes a Holly Queen crowning, grand march, and alumni invitations, with detailed committees and ticket plans.
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Rush Jordan
Bozeman
State Board of Education
G.I
William Straugh
Presbyterian Church
Women’s Athletic Association
Virginia Muretta
Anaconda
Shirley Morris
Wibaux
Shirley Gilmer
Belgrade
Bulldogs
Ricks College
Rexburg
Idaho
Ralph McFadden
Brinton Jackson
Music Department
Billings
Montana Music Educators Conference
Fbe
Association
Wallace Hannah
Northwest Conference
Northwest
Montana State Normal College
Bill Jolly
Butte
Fred Searle
Dorothy Mellett
Hamilton
Lillian Fehrenkamp
Stevensville
Jean Stamm
Dillon
Ralph Barnaby
al Fidler
Maxine Beck
Holly Queen
Donald Wallin
Philipsburg
Raymond Bracy
Troy
Pres
Jolly
Louella Spring
Miss Slepcevich
Annual Beaverhead Rodeo Banquet Planned for Dec 6
Arrangements are complete for the Beaverhead Rodeo Association banquet to be held Saturday evening December 6 at the Pipe Organ Lodge. The event marks the end of 1947 activities. Top entertainment includes Charleen acrobatic dancer and Earl Lay with an Irish baritone. Tickets are on sale at the Andrus hotel bar and Pipe Organ Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Rodeo Association
Pipe Organ Lodge
George Harrison
Clyde Mecham
Charleen
Earl Lay
West Coast
USO
Andrus Hotel
Legion Concludes Beaverhead Post Membership Drive
Beaverhead post of the American Legion wrapped up its membership drive with a well attended dance at the city hall last Saturday. Nellie Poole's orchestra provided the music as the post hit its quota and surpassed last year's totals with a current membership of 190.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Post
American Legion
Nellie Poole
Winns Welcome Daughter Born at Barrett Hospital
Mr and Mrs Floyd Winn are the parents of a daughter born last Thursday at Barrett hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Winn
Barrett Hospital
Sport Shop Opens In Former McCracken Building
Dil lon business leaders Dave and Ruth Stratford open a new Sport Shop in the former McCracken Bros. building beside the First National Bank. The Stratford couple, known for Orr Flower & Gift Shop and Andrus hotel news stand, also operate a Sport Shop in West Yellowstone. The Dil lon store offers full sporting goods and a first class gunsmith with leather and gift lines on sale.
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Dave
Ruth Stratford
McCracken Bros
First National Bank
Stratfords
Dillon
Orr
Andrus Hotel
West
Yellowstone
Stratford
Mrs Christine Opp heads to Helena for state meeting
Mrs Christine Opp departed Tuesday for Helena to attend a state meeting of county superintendents, joining colleagues from across the state for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Opp
Helena
Young Marriages Stir Older Generations in Local Debate
The piece notes Jack Crowell's daughter’s marriage to nineteen year old Slim Blake draws headshakes from older locals. It cites that American youths wed younger than peers in other nations and hints at a country restrained on freedom before the war. Copyright details appear at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Crowell
Slim” Blake
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Museum Chamber of Commerce Building Fund
Traderhorn Mining & Construction
Grandview Heights
Dillon Motor
George Heikkila
The
Sport Shop
Dave and
North
Montana Street
Sessions
Eversharp CA
Montana
M.S.N.C
Hartwig
Sharyn Moffett
Jacqueline White
Walter Reed
Ann O’connor
Alan Ladd, Gail Russell and
William Bendix
Calcutta
Buck Privates
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
the Andrews Sisters
Robert Young, Susan Hayward and
Jane Greer
Rita Johnson
Tom Powers
Darry
F. Zanuck Presents
Forever Amber
Linda Darnell
Cornell Wilde
Richard Greene
George Sanders
Rodeo Association
Legion
Sporting Goods
Joe Marsh
G.l’s
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