Andersen Wins Verdict in Damage Action
Norman E. Holden and John Holden sued Harry T. Andersen doing business as Dillon Feed & Seed Co. for damages over seed that failed to produce a crop. The jury found for the defendant after about two hours of deliberation, ending the November civil docket term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman E. Holden
John Holden
Harry T. Andersen
Dillon Feed & Seed Co
Lyman H. Bennett
W. W. Lessley
Bozeman
Beav erhead County Miner Dies After Long Life in Mining
Carl G. Knoll a 50 year Mason and longtime mining and ranching figure of Beaverhead County died in his sleep at Mountain View rest home in Butte He was born in Wurttemberg Germany Oct 14 1862 came to the United States as a young man and lived in Bannack and Dyers Creek area He joined Bannack Masonic lodge over 50 years ago receiving his 50 year pin His wife Lena Kolb Knoll and a daughter died earlier Surviving include two sons in Dillon and Polaris three daughters in Idaho Falls Polaris and Dillon a son in Polaris two sons in law Otto Pahnish and Carl L Knoll plus 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral Friday at Brundage funeral home with Rev Robert N Johnstone of Grace Memorial Methodist Church and Dillon Lodge No 16 A F & A M presiding Interment at Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl G. Knoll
Beaverhead County
Mountain View
Butte
Wurttemberg
Germany
Bannack
Dyers Creek
Masonic Lodge
Lena Kolb Knoll
Otto Pahnish
Carl L. Knoll
Dillon
John Knoll
Polaris
A. M. Likes
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Earl Tash
Norman Nelson
Otto
Pahnish
Brundage Funeral Home
Robert N. Johnstone
Grace Memorial Methodist Church
Dillon Lodge No. 16
A.F
Dale Tash
Henry Seifkin
Ross Nay
Mark Clemon
John T. Orr
S. P. Meade
Mary McGovern Pioneer of Montana Succumbs at 84
Mary McGovern 84 died Sunday morning at the McGovern ranch two miles west of Virginia City Born February 2 1867 in Nevada City Montana she and sister Hannah ran a dry goods store from 1908 until Hannahs 1945 death Surviving siblings include Mrs Emma Owen and brothers Charles and Walter The funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 pm at the ranch with Attorney Frank Blair officiating Rosary was prayed Tuesday night at the family home Burial will be in Nevada City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McGovern
McGovern
Virginia City
Nevada City
Mont
Hannah McGovern
Hannah
Emma Owen
Charles
Walter McGovern
Frank Blair
Missing Grandson Found Hiding in Grandfather Car
Alan Bradley Jr hid in his grandfather Taylor Bradley's car to tease his parents and grandparents. After a citywide search including the college campus and canal area, the boy was found asleep in the back seat just before authorities were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Bradley, Jr
Taylor Bradley
Birthday Calendar Issued by Grace Memorial Church
The 1952 birthday calendar from Grace Memorial Methodist Church will be circulated soon. Members and townspeople record birth anniversaries on their monthly dates, and the growing list of names shows the calendar’s popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Memorial Methodist Church
Messiah to Be Presented Sunday at Western College Auditorium
Western Montana College of Education chorus plus community singers and School of Mines guests perform Handel's Messiah Sunday at 7 pm in the college auditorium. Bertram Gable directs, Harvey Foster accompanies. Soloists include Helen Vegter, Bob Erickson, Dan Hawkins, Betty Austreng, and Ray Simon. Over 80 voices sing in a four part chorus. A reception follows at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College of Education Chorus
School of Mines
College
Bertram Gable
Harvey Foster
Darby
G. E. Handel
Christ
Helen Vegter
Manhattan
Bob Erickson
Corvallis
Dan Hawkins
Dillon
Betty Austreng
Butte
Ray Simon
Ethel Smith
Warren Kunkel
Helen Koeneke
Joanne
Ranch Hand Glen Boardman Dies by Knife at Cabin
Glen Boardman also known as Joe Knight, 46, died from a knife wound to the neck at his north town cabin. The body was found by neighbor Maggie McGehee, with police and Coroner Raymond Schwartz on scene. An inquest was not deemed necessary. Boardman, a World War II veteran, worked on local ranches and had relatives in Texas California and Washington. Brundage funeral home to be contacted by relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Boardman
Joe Knight
Maggie McGehee
Dan Mooney
Coronre
Raymond Schwartz
Harvey Stanchfield
Schwartz
Boardman
Texas
California
Washington
Brundage Funeral Home
Jones Celebrate Golden Wedding in Wise River
Mr. and Mrs. W C Jones of Wise River plan an open house for their golden wedding anniversary on December 23 from 2 to 9 pm at their Wise River home. They were married December 19, 1901 in Butte by Rev S S Blackiston. Their children are R L Jones and Mrs Robert Ellwood. six grandchildren: Retha Donald Lynn Jones Lois Duane Janet Ellwood. Mrs Jones was born Eva Odenwald of Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Jones
Wise River
R. L. Jones
Walter Joneses
Officers Installed By Home Arts Dem Club Tuesday
Officer installation took place Tuesday afternoon at a regular meeting of the Home Arts Demonstration club at the home of incoming president Mrs Norman Ovitt on East Glendale street. Those seated were Mrs Ovitt president Mrs Carl Hollenstein er vice president Mrs James Koch secretary and Mrs Henry Hignight treasurer. Members answered roll call with an original Christmas head wear creation and there was an exchange of gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Arts Demonstration Club
Norman Ovitt
East Glendale Street
Ovitt
Carl Hollensteiner
James Koch
Henry Hignight
Former Beaverhead graduate visits with western governors
Al Simpson a former Beaverhead County high school resident and local graduate visited the city Sunday. Representing the New Mexico governor he traveled to Helena for a conference of western state governors. He serves as regional welfare director based in Santa Fe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Simpson
City
Beaverhead County
New Mexico
Helena
Santa Fe
City Dons Christmas Attire for Holiday Season
Downtown is festooned with colored lights and evergreens as merchants forecast a record Christmas season with high sales. The museum entrance will feature a lighted evergreen arch and a Christmas scene in the Chamber of Commerce window. Homes will brighten porches and streets with outdoor decorations throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Promises to Visit Dillon in December
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce prepares for Santa Claus to visit Dillon on Saturday December 2 with arrival time to be announced. Santa will bring treats for every child. Parents and rural school teachers are urged to bring students to town for the event and further details will be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
WMCE Seniors Named Members Of Who's Who
Four Western Montana College of Education seniors Janal Carlson Chateau Ruth Fuller Dillon John McMahon and Ed Mattix were elected to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities by a faculty committee. Nominations rewarded scholarship leadership and service with campus involvement noted. Carlson leads Art club and Intervarsity Fellowship, Fuller active in Chinook Newman club and plays, McMahon and Mattix contribute to athletics and class activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College of Education
Carlson
Art Club
Intervarsity Fellowship
Fuller
Chinook
Newman Club
McMahon
Mattix
Beaverhead tungsten deposits attract notice in mining journals
The November-December Mining Association of Montana bulletin reports shallow exploration near Beaverhead county may reveal one of the nation’s largest low grade tungsten deposits. Operators Blair Burwell and Frank Eichelberger lead efforts to develop a community plan with a large tonnage concentration plant near Glen, linked to a chemical tungsten facility by the Domestic Manganese and Development Co. in Butte. John J. Cole of Butte serves as president and GM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mining Association of Montana
Beaverhead
United States
Beaverehad County
Butte
Bulletin
Brown's Lake
Birch Creek
Baldy Mountain
Blair Burwell
John D. Harlan
Seattle
Defense Materials Procurement Agency
Glen
Union Pacific
Montana
Idaho
Washington
John J. Cole
Manapnese and Development Company
Evening Shopping Hours Set for Dillon on Dec 14 15 21
Bea verhead county Christmas shoppers unable to visit town during the day may enjoy extended hours as Dillon merchants keep stores open until 9 p m on Friday and Saturday December 14 and 15 and Friday December 21. Special bargains in Christmas merchandise will be offered as downtown streets glow with holiday decorations and a traditional evening shopping spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Mrs Norman Ovitt Named Home Arts Head
Mrs Norman Ovitt was installed as president of the Dillon Home Demonstration club at a regular meeting held at her home Tuesday afternoon. Her officers seated were Mrs Carl Hollensteiner, vice president, Mrs James Koch, secretary, and Mrs Henry Hignight, treasurer. Gifts were exchanged and members answered roll call with an original Christmas display of headgear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Ovitt
Dillon Home Demonstration Club
Carl Hollensteiner
James Koch
Henry Hignight
Deadline set for PMA ballotting in county elections
Chairman L. S. Smith urges farmers to mail or deliver PMA ballots by December 17 for the three county communities. Counting will begin December 18 with results announced promptly. Voters who did not receive ballots should visit the PMA office to verify eligibility and participate in choosing qualified committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PMA
L. S. Smith
Smith
Soroptimist Club Fluorination Project Approved
The Dillon Soroptimist club proposed a water fluorination unit for the city, with the club funding equipment and installation. Total outlay is about 1000 dollars, partly raised through entertainments and wreaths cookies mincemeat and corsages sold at Western Union Telegraph Co depot from December 19. Fern Wheeler at the Snack Shack handles orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Western Union Telegraph Co
Fern Wheeler
Beaverhead County Civil Defense Assessed for Readiness
Ed Swetish and Lt. Bray with Cpl. O'Donnell surveyed Beaverhead's 3.5 million acres for Civil Air Defense readiness. They praised the setup but noted gaps in communications that could hinder rapid warning signals. Communities surveyed included Monida Armstead Dell Lima Glen Jackson Polaris Bannack Grant Wisdom Wise River Barratts Dillon and a new supervisor will be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Civil Air Defense
Helena
Ed Swetish
Swetish
Fred Bray
Cpl
R. H. O'Donnell
Monida
Armstead
Dell
Lima
Glen
Jackson
Polaris
Bannack
Grant
Wisdom
Wise River
Barratts
Dillion
Beaverhead County
Farm Bureau Sets Friday Meeting
County Farm Bureau directors have scheduled a Friday evening gathering at 8 oclock in the Grant schoolhouse. Board members include Arnold Benson as county president Dale Metlen as vice president Art Bay as past president Mrs Norman Downing as secretary and treasurer and Norman Downing as state director of District No 1. County directors span Dillon Armstead Dell and Armstead without commas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Farm Bureau
Grant
Arnold Benson
Dale Metlen
Art Bay
Norman Downing
Fred Nelson
Wendell Jardine
Charles Burton
Jackson
Arthur Christensen
Victor Carrigan
Dillon
A. D. Davis
Alex Christie
Gwyn Brown
Armstead
Annie McNinch
Montana Garr
Dell
Appreciation Day Drawings Set For Weekly Wednesdays
The first Appreciation day award is this afternoon at Center and Idaho streets. Winners must be present with spouses to collect scrip redeemable at entrant businesses. Participating firms include Eliel's, Dillon Daily Tribune, The Examiner Printing Co, Beaverhead Bank, and many others. Details available from merchants or the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Idaho
Eliel’s
Geo. M. Gosman
College Motor Co
Brewer-Mockel Co
Warner Food
Dillon Feed and Seed Co
Bond Grocery Co
Dillon Creamery
Beaverhead Bar Supply Co
Dillon Bottling Works
Ben Redd Chevrolet
the Examiner Printing Co
D. I. Co
Thos. E. Luebben Co
Mitchell's City Drug
Williams Feed & Machinery
Dillon Daily Tribune
Berger-Cochrane Motors
Electric & Variety
Gamble’s
the Oasis
the White Cafe
Harvey Appliance
Busy Bee Market
the Eagle Bar
Winn’s, Inc
Stamm Jewelers
Davis Motor Co
H. & S. Refrigeration Co
Montana Auto Sales
D. & L. Jewelry
Tovey Insurance Agency
Snack Shack
Lyons den
Club Royal
Western Motor
Megquier Plumbing & Heating
J. W. Walters Garage
Johnson Harness Shop
McCracken Bros
Crystal Bar
State Bank & Trust Co
First National Bank
John Patton
of Tovey, Ovitt and Patton
Beaverhead
Masonic Lodges Elect New Officers for Year
Dillon lodge No. 16, A F and A M elected Dougan Luebben as worshipful master for the year. Officers include Dee Flitton senior warden Amos Wright junior warden J C Fuller secretary A A Schroeder treasurer. Appointments list Alma Carson Ralph Davis C W McLaughlin Arthur Krambech Archie Girreen John T Orr and Kenneth Featherly. Wilber Squires named commander of St Elmo Commandery No 7 Knights Templar with Bernard Williams as generalissimo H B Mulkey captain general C W McLaughlin senior warden Charles Pilgrim junior warden J Fuller treasurer and A A Schroeder recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge No. 16
A.F
A.M
Dougan Luebben
Dee Flitton
Amos Wright
J. C. Fuller
A. A. Schroeder
Alma Carson
Ralph Davis
C. W. McLaughlin
Arthur Krambech
Archie Girreen
John T. Orr
Marshall
Kenneth Featherly
Wilber Squires
St. Elmo
Auto Wreck Victim Native of Glen
Dr. Joseph A. Herzog of Glen died in a car wreck near the Bradford Inn in Silver Bow county last Sunday. A Butte dentist and hunter, he was a World War I veteran and past president of the Montana Dental Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Herzog
Bradford Inn
Silver Bow
Glen
John Herzog
Pioneer Butte
Reichle
Herzog
Wise River
Butte
Montana Dental Association
Killing Deer Out Of Season Costs Pair 150 Each
Two men, Jack Howard of Dillon and John Ward of Butte, pleaded guilty in Judge Nettik's court to shooting deer out of season in the Carter creek area. Each man was fined 150 dollars after arrest Sunday by Sheriff Paul Temple and deputy Charles Price. Complaints of cattle and calf killings in Beaverhead county, especially Grasshopper region, prompt joint action by Cattlemen's Association, sheriff's office and state game department against rustling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Creek
Jack Howard
Dillon
John Ward
Butte
Nettik
Paul Temple
Charles Price
Sheriff's
Beaverhead
Walter Paddock
Grasshopper
Cattlemen's Association
Sheriff's Office
State Game Department
Winter Concert At Beaverhead County High School
The Beaverhead county high school music department will present its winter concert in the school auditorium Tuesday night December 18 at 8 o clock. Over 90 students will participate in the chorus band and solo selections under director Charles Grafft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
Charles Grafft
Bulldogs Edge Bobcat Vets In Overtime Thriller
Western Montana Bulldogs rally from behind to force OT and edge the Bobcat Vets 54 54 end of regulation then win in a five minute extra period. Nissen Howard lead Bulldogs with 16 points while Johnson tops Vets scoring in a close night at the local gym. Continued on page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulldogs
Bobcat
Utah
Ricks College
Western Montana Bulldogs
Bobcat Vets
Vets
Nissen
Howard
Johnson
Firemen Hear Two State Officials At Monthly Meet
Frank A. Hollenbeck and Ralph Conrad spoke at the Dillon volunteer fire department meeting. They demonstrated gas masks first aid and rescue work and showed fire fighting instructional films. Pete Stefanic presented a $100 appreciation check for the crew's efforts in halting a stubborn haystack blaze on his ranch weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Hollenbeck
State Department
Ralph Conrad
Dillon
Pete Stefanic
Major Games Set For Beaver Quint This Week
Beavers coached by George Scott schedule two conference home games on Thursday December 13 and Friday December 14 against the Big Timber Sheepherders and Powell County Wardens. Tipoff is 8 p m with prelims at 7 p m. The Wardens bring three returning lettermen and notable height, while Deer Lodge and Big Timber promise tough tests after strong early-season showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
Beavers
Big Timber Sheepherders
Powell County
Big Timber
Deer Lodge
Billings Central
Deer Lodge Quint
Boulder
Montana
Owever
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Andersen
Messiah
Western College Auditorium
Ranch Hand
Home Arts Dem Club
Santa
WMCE
Who’s Who
Nmirs. Ovitt
Home Arts
Soroptimist Club
Farm Bureau
Masonic Orders
Beaver Quint
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