Five Western honors five students in Who's Who list
Two WMC E seniors Dan Boka of Dillon and Bob Racicot of Thompson Falls are named. Juniors Patricia Thompson Helena Chinook Don Ellsworth Deer Lodge and Bill Jolly Butte are recognized. Selection cited scholarship citizenship and service. Registration for winter quarter ends Dec 18 and resumes Jan 3 with class changes and new art crafts course.
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W.M.C.E
Dan Boka
Dillon
Bob Racicot
Thompson Falls
Patricia Thompson
Helena
Don Ellsworth
Deer Lodge
Bill Jolly
Butte
Gargoyle
W.M. C.E
Mary Emerick
Howard Leslie
University of Colorado
Death of I F Hunsaker in Oregon Family Mourns
I F Hunsaker 81 died unexpectedly Saturday December 3 at his son Lee Hunsaker’s home in Eugene Oregon after a long Westward life starting in Fairmont West Virginia. He leaves widow Laura Griffith Hunsaker, a daughter in Portland, and several sons in Dillon Portland and Eugene along with 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Brundage chapel with Masonic rites at Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
I. F. Hunsaker
Lee
Eugene
Ore
Fairmont
W. Va
White Sulphur Springs
Rose Welch
Hunsaker
Beaverhead Ranch Co
Carl Hartwig
Laura Griffith
Oregon
Masonic Order
Bagdad
Butte
Jay Baker
Portland
Taylor Bradley
Frank Hunsaker, Jr
Roy Bell
Brundage Chapel
Robert N. Johnstone
Grace Memorial Church
Mountain View
Ellen May Guilds Twenty Fourth Praise Service
The Ellen May Guild holds its twenty fourth annual praise service on Sunday December 11 at 11 am in the Presbyterian church. The program includes scripture readings hymns solos anthems and postlude with contributions from Ralph McFadden Carl Hollensteiner Jean Bishop Peggy Sutherland and John L Hopkins among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen May Guild
Grieg
Ralph McFadden
Roy Forester, Jr
Oley
Carl Hollensteiner
Jean Bishop
John L. Hopkins
Beethoven
Costa
Peggy Sutherland
R. H. Pratting
Beavers Anaconda Set for Friday Night Battle in Beaverton Gym
Beavers coach Jim Taylor guides the team to hosting Anaconda Copperheads Friday at 8 15 pm with a 7 pm prelim between Freshman and Sophomores. Earlier home opener beat Billings Central 35 30 as Sam Davis and Costello each had 12 points. Sheridan beat Dillon 50 45 while Beavers lost 57 31 to Central in Butte. Junior varsity and freshmen results listed with box scores and letters awarded to Beaver head players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Taylor
Beavers
Anaconda High School
Copperheads
Rams
Billings Central
Sam Davis
Costello
Billings
Sheridan High
Dillon High Beavers
Sheridan
Don Elser
Tezac
Eddie Davis
Floyd Vandegrift
Thompson
Sammy Davis
Beaver
McKenzie
Dillon
E. Davis
Tezaco
Van'grift
Stiener
White
O Don Elser
Dennis
McKenzies
Thomp
Branch
Dillon Ed Davis
Phillips
Chuck Davis Sets Guam Scoring Record in Army Basketball
Chuck Davis, Beaverhead county high school 1945 graduate, earns honorable mention from army records after breaking Guam scoring marks. He totaled 405 points in 14 Island Champs games, including 22 field goals and 8 of 10 free throws in 25 minutes versus the 46th T. C. Squad on November 15. Davis left Guam November 15 and will be home for Christmas in Loneman, California.
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Guam
U.S. Army
Charles Davis
Beaverhead County
Army
Chuck
T. C
Loneman
Calif
Squires Named Priest of Royal Arch Masons
Wilber L. Squires was elected and installed as high priest of Dillon chapter No. 8 Royal Arch Masons. Officiating officers include Irwin E. Pruitt as king J. H. Mikkelson scribe H. W. Rodgers captain of the host Blaine T. Doyel principal sojourner Frank C. Curtiss Royal Arch captain Edward W. Stein master third veil Phillip Cottom master second veil C. W. McLaughlin master first veil A. A. Schroeder treasurer J. C. Fuller secretary and John T. Orr instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber L. Squires
Dillon
Royal Arch Masons
J. C. Fuller
Irwin E. Pruitt
J. H. Mikkelson
H. W. Rodgers
Blaine T. Doyel
Frank C. Curtiss
Royal Arch
Edward W. Stein
Phillip Cottom
C. W. McLaughlin
A. A. Schroeder
John T. Orr
Nile Club Meets at Tyre Home with Hostesses
Dillon Daughters of the Nile club gathered Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Tyre with associate hostesses Mrs. H. H. Hendren and Mrs. Jeter J. Peterson helping.
Western Sophomore Jack Rector Leads Bull Dogs Hopeful Season
Jack Rector, 18 and 5 11, 162 pounds, a Three Forks High graduate and three letter man, rises as co captain and leading scorer in District 8 for 1947 1948. As a Western sophomore he played last year on the varsity as right forward and added 18 points in the recent tournament. He projects an exceptionally good season with veterans returning and newcomers showing promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rector
Three Forks High School
Western
Bulldogs
Eugene Bennett Named Secretary of Local P M A
Beaverhead County P M A announces Eugene Bennett as secretary at a committee meeting. Chairman Luther Smith E R Gleed and Mark Clemon attended with Clarence Bruce from Bozeman assisting planning for the coming year. Officers were elected last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Smith
Beaverhead County
P.M.A
Eugene Bennett
Smith
E. R. Gleed
Mark Clemon
Clarence Bruce
Bozeman
Typing Class Organized at Beaverhead High School
Evening classes for adults at Beaverhead County High School organized by the business administration department. Mrs Mildred Avery developed a new method to teach typing to beginners making learning easier and quicker. Prospective students are urged to contact Mrs Avery for joiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
Business Administration Department
Mildred Avery
Avery
Selke Opposes Reallocation of Montana Bond Funds
University of Montana chancellor Dr. George A. Selke urged no compromise beyond the state board of education’s accepted plan. Speaking to the Rotary Club, Selke faulted the state board of examiners for raising Northern Montana college allocation from 500000 to 1200000, insisting only the education board’s decision is acceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Northern Montana College
Havre
Postal Memo On Christmas Mail and Postage Rates
Postal officials warn that unsealed greeting cards with 2 cent third class postage may be returned or sent to the Dead Letter Office during the peak rush. Seal cards or use proper postage, include full legible addresses and your return, and mail early to ensure delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Uncle Sam
Thomas Tritt Death Victim Last Tuesday
Clarence Thomas Tritt 84 died early Tuesday at home on North Washington after an extended illness. Born July 2, 1865 in Fre mont county Iowa he crossed the plains with Carl Mast’s parents and became a freighter and builder in the region. Surviving are two sons Wilbur J. Tritt and Clayton Tritt. a nephew Carl Mast. two Mast brothers George and Claude. two sisters A B Coon and Alice Spencer. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at Brundage chapel with Rev. Robert N. Johnstone officiating. interment Mountain View cemetery.
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Clarence Thomas Tritt
North
Washington Street
Tom
Plains
Fremont County
Iowa
Carl Mast
Birch Creek
Wilbur J. Tritt
City
Clayton Tritt
Butte
Tritt
Dillon
George Mast
Klamath Falls
Ore
Claude Mast
Mountain Home
Idaho
A. B .Coon
Reno
Nev
Alice Spencer
Boulder
Brundage Chapel
Robert N. Johnstone
Methodist Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Infant David Martin Stephan Dies in Spokane
Baby boy David Martin Stephan six weeks old, son of Dr. and Mrs. Walter Stephan formerly of this city, died suddenly while asleep Friday morning. Funeral held in Spokane Saturday with Mrs. Clarence Baril, sister of Mrs. Stephan, attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Martin Stephan
Walter Stephan
Spokane
Clarence Baril
Stephan
Butte Man Charles Woodburn Spends Week in Dillon on Business
Charles Woodburn of Butte spent several days of last week in Dillon on business, engaging with local firms and visiting suppliers. He traveled from Montana to attend meetings and conduct negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Woodburn
Butte
Dillon
Vehicle Tax To Increase Next Year
Montana counties, under a state use tax law effective Jan 1 1950 through Dec 31 1951, will tax trucks trailers and automo biles for highway maintenance. Rates vary by vehicle type and tonnage with caps for new auto purchases and exemptions for certain cases.
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Montana
Alice Orr
Gem
Wise River Women's Club Meeting Recalls Charles Russell Letters
The Wise River Woman's Club met December 1 at Mrs. Robert Allen's home. Mrs. Fred Anderson read Charles M. Russell letters for roll call. Mrs. Clyde Thompson spoke on Wedg ed China and Vern Stanchfield and Mrs. Leslie Jones demonstrated gift wrapping. Attendees included several named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise River Woman’s Club
Robert Allen
Fred Anderson
Charles M. Russell
Clyde Thompson
Vern Stanchfield
Leslie Jones
Ben Mallon
Walter Jones
Anna Samals
Mary Martin
Alice Ralston
Lawrence Bacon
al Muchmore
Howard Johnson
Verne Stanchfield
Western Montana College of Education and Mines tie in tourney
Western Montana College of Education and Butte Mines tied for first after a weekend invitational with each posting two wins and one loss. The event opened with Western defeating the Orediggers 68 to 56 as Harrison Weeks and Anderson Tosh led scoring. The tourney continued with Northern 41 Carroll 38, Western 62 Northern 51, Mines 49 Carroll 38, and Mines 58 Northern 35. Coach Straughs prepares for a Rexburg trip this week to face Ricks College and Southern Idaho.
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Western Montana College of Education
Western
Butte Mines
Carroll
Helena
Northern
Havre
Orediggers
Harrison
Weeks
Anderson
Tash
Rector
Tosh
High Mines
Aiken
Northern Lights
Western Bulldogs
Miners
Bulldogs
Saints
Straugh
Ricks College
Rexburg
Southern Idaho
V F W Golden Jubilee Dinner Set for Sunday
Ruth Smith president of the VFW auxiliary to Lloyd Whipple post 4163 announces plans for a Golden Jubilee dinner at 6 30 Sunday at the I C O F hall. The turkey dinner and program observe the fiftieth anniversary of the VFW with members wives husbands and eligible guests invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Smith
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Lloyd Whipple
Ye I. C. O. F. Hall
Organization of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Roxy Opens With Movie Benefit for Barrett Hospital
The Roxy theatre presents Come to the Stable tonight and Friday under Dillon Kiwanis auspices. Proceeds go to the Barrett hospital fund. Shows start at 7 15 and 9 00 with Loretta Young and Celeste Holm. Hospital drive total stands at 17 574 64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxy Theatre
Dillon Kiwanis Club
Barrett Hospital
Frank Madden
Loretta Young
Celeste Holm
Life Magazine
Madden
Stamp Out TB Santa Seals Designed by Vet Meyers
Beaverhead county residents receive Christmas seal sheets with a letter urging support for the 1950 tuberculosis prevention and control campaign. The Seals Sale chairman says 65 percent of funds stay locally while 35 percent funds state and national programs researching and combating tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert M. Meyers
Airforce
8Th
American Airforce
Beaverhead County
Evelyn Mikkelsen
Seal Sale
Legionnaires Honor Unknown Soldier Wreath Laying
Beaverhead Post No 20 represented at Arlington for Armistice day honoring America’s Unknown Soldier in Washington DC. Montana Legionnaires Gilbert LeKander Dillon Post Tom Busha Jr Great Falls and Pete Slagsvold Bozeman helped place the state wreath on the tomb.
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Beaverhead
American Legion
Arlington Cemetery
Washington, D. C
Gilbert LeKander
Dillon Post
Tom Busha, Jr
Great Falls
Pete Slagsvold
Bozeman
Montana Legionnaires
Elks Honor Dead With Memorial Service at Dillon Lodge
Memorial services for Dillon lodge No. 1554 of the Elks were held in the 10 C F hall on Sunday evening. Rev. Arthur B. Ward of St James Episcopal church delivered the address praising the inheritance of past generations and its value for future moral and spiritual growth. Joe Smith led piano music for poem and recessional, joined by a quartet. Officers conducted ritual work as a large audience attended.
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Dillon Lodge
the Elks
10.C.F. Hall
Arthur B. Ward
St. James. Episcopal Church
Order
Joe Smith
Poe
Mary “Lou Cooper
Brinton Jackson
Paul Bramsman
Lodge
Dillon Elks Schedule December Meetings and Party
Dillon lodge No 1554 BPO Elks announces December meetings on the 14th and 28th at 8 p m with reports and initiation, plus a December 31 New Year event for Elks and ladies by paid up members featuring a turkey supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge
B.P.O. Elks
Grand Lodge
Elks
Mrs Orr Attends Nevada Inauguration At Cottey College
Mrs John T Orr returned from Nevada Missouri where Blanche Hinman Dow was inaugurated as president of Cottey Junior College. Two delegates from each state chapter of PEO sisterhood attended the ceremony on campus. Montana was represented by Mrs Orr and Mrs George Harris.
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John T. Orr
Nevada
Blanche Hinman Dow
Cottey Junior College
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Orr
George Harris
Polson
Montana
Jean Trzcinski Coffman
Miles City
Montana State University
Montana State Chapter
P.E.O
D A R Meeting Report on Christmas in the Washington Home
Beaverhead D A R chapter held a Tuesday gathering at Mrs L A Thompson's home with Mrs T E Luebben in charge presenting Christ mases in the Washington Home. Mrs Woodside reported 71 pounds of clothing sent to Crossnore NC and 25 pounds to Kate Duncan D A R School in Alabama. The Alabama school is run entirely by D A R and the Crossnore program aids southern mountain children lacking schooling.
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D.A.R
Beaverhead
Daughters of the American Revolution
L. A. Thompson
T. E. Luebben
Washington
Miley nuptials set in Dallas with Florida trip ahead
Ctf and Drs J ee uenaty travel to Dallas Texas on Sunday to attend the wedding of Alley and their son in law and the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Miley before proceeding to Florida for their upcoming plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctf
Drs J.ee Uenaty
Dallas
Texas
Alley Wille
John Miley
Florida
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Fi’kino
J.kelly
Devich
Sulliv'n
Murray
Winst
O’le’ry
Corthy
Brishin
Reding
B.sul
J.sul
C.kelly
Casey
T.kelly
Beaverhead High
Ben Tyrand
Russell Peterson
John Carroll
Dan Hawkens
John Hovren
Arte] Lovell
Don Verbance
Ernest Nettick
Chuck Davis
Chuck” Davis
Army Cage
Squires
Nile Club
Selke
Board of Education
Thomas Tritt
Wise River
Western and Mines
V.F.W. Golden Jubilee
Roxy
Tia
Ted
Dillon Elks
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