Autumn Quarter Closes at Montana State Normal College
The autumn quarter at the Montana State Normal College ended officially on Friday. Winter quarter registration nears completion with new students set to register January 5. Degrees were awarded to Claribel Houchen of El Canyon California and James Brockbank of Stanford, plus Roy Evenson of Whitefish received a two year diploma.
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Montana State Normal College
Claribel Houchen
el Canyon
Calif
James Brockbank
Stanford
Roy Evenson
Whitefish
Local Men Enter California Poly
Two former Dillon residents are the only Montana men enrolled at California State Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo. George D. Kurtz and Harry G. Christianson major in air conditioning and refrigeration, attending since March 1946. Kurtz is a Beaverhead County High School graduate and a Army veteran. Christianson worked for Lockheed and has auto mechanic experience.
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San Luis Obispo
Calif
Dillon
Montana
California State Polytechnic College
George D. Kurtz
Bertha M. Kurtz
Harry G. Christianson
M. Rasmussen
California Polytechnic
Kurtz
Army
Beaverhead County
Christensen
Lockheed Aircraft
Air Forces
Youth Fellowship Events Are Slated in Dillon
The Methodist Youth Fellowship with youth from nearby churches plans a New Year’s Eve program featuring a church party, a skating session across from the church with warm-up games indoors, and a watch-night service at 11 30 p m led by Rev Hunter and youth leaders inviting all ages to attend.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
Dillon
Hunter
M W Logan to oversee Bannack street skating rink
The Bannack street skating rink draws many youngsters during holidays with notable figure skating led by Jeanette Thompson. M W Logan will supervise the rink from 1 to 10 pm daily while Sam Ward, city engineer, handles daily flooding.
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Bannack Street
Jeanette Thompson
M. W. Logan
Sam Ward
Occidental College Student Visits Parents for Holidays
Ethel Anderson a student at Occidental College in California is home to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Matt Anderson.
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Ethel Anderson
Occidental College
California
Mrs
Matt Anderson
University of Montana students spending holidays stateside
Berniece Gleed, George Bowring, Carl Davis, Bill McMannis and Bert Gaskill are listed as University of Montana students visiting during the holidays.
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Berniece Gleed
George Bowring
Carl Davis
Bill McMannis
Bert Gaskill
University of Montana
Harlem Globe Trotters to Play at Normal College Gym
The Harlem Globe Trotters led by Saperstein return to action Tuesday night December 30 at Normal College Gym against the Bulldogs. Coach Straugh's squad stay home for Christmas then come back on the 29th. A.S. Johnson leaves Fort Harrison hospital and visits local family.
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Harlem Globe Trotters
Harlem Globe
Saperstein
Bulldogs
Coach Straugh
Staudenmeyer Family Travel Home for Christmas
Mr and Mrs L G Staudenmeyer and their children left Saturday to visit relatives in Wisconsin for Christmas.
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L. G. Staudenmeyer
Wisconsin
Dog Poisoner Targeting Dillon Pets Sheltered By Reward
The periodic dog poisoner is active again in Dillon with at least ten pets and children on North Washington and Barnett streets harmed in recent days. A substantial reward is offered for information leading to the arrest. Residents stay alert hoping for the killer’s capture.
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Dillon
Washington
Barnett
Two-Year Sentence Imposed on Forger
Arthur Camps arrested last month on forgery then changed his plea in district court Monday to guilty. Judge Lyman H. Bennett sentenced him to two years in the state prison. Camps was taken to Deer Lodge the next day. Counsel J. E. Kelly served as attorney, with W. G. Gilbert for the state.
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Y Arthur Camps
Lyman H. Bennett
Deer Lodge
Camps
J. E. Kelly
W. G. Gilbert
Christmas carols mark downtown notes of many visitors
A group of Normal college students sang carols on the downtown streets Thursday afternoon. Local residents arriving for the holidays include Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Truax of Lima, John H. Judge of Polaris, Dr. and Mrs. Walter Stephan at Spokane, and families from Helena Twin Bridges and Dillon. University and college affiliates such as Howard Morse of Stanford, George Andersen of the University of Washington, and Patricia McFadden of St. Mary's of the Wasatch return home for the season.
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Normal College
L. H. Truax
Lima
John H. Judge
Polaris
Thursay
Harry Williams
Walter Stephan
Spokane
Butte
Clarence Baril
Lou Brundage
Helena
H.M. Brundage
Florence E. Stone
W. D. Sandy
Twin Bridges
Parke T. Scott
Howard Morse
Stanford University
California
Howard E. Morse
Pat Flynn
Horse Prairie
Dillon
George Andersen
University of Washington
Harry Andersen
Patricia McFadden
St. Mary’s
Jim Orr
Shattuck Academy
Fairibault,Minn
Alice H. Orr
Christmas Services at St James Episcopal Church
Rev. Lewis D. Smith leads Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Public infant baptism during the service. Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. features carols of the nations by the Sunday school. 11 p.m. Christmas carols and communion with special anthems.
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Lewis D. Smith
St. James Episcopal Church
Santa Delivers Christmas Cheer to Beaverhead Children
Santa Claus arrived by air with escort ships to the depot lawn where he spoke on giving over receiving. He distributed nearly a thousand bags of candy fruit and nuts with help from Reed Featherly and the Hallo ween fund donations. Local volunteers including Bob Gregg J H Mikkelson Herb Wheat and Chief Dan Mooney organized the event for Dillon Beaverhead residents.
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Santa
Beaverhead
Depot Lawn
Robert Wright
Reed Featherly
Beaverhead Bar Supply
Bob Gregg
J. H. Mikkelson
Herb Wheat
Merton Fullerton
W. J. Bierrum
Alan Bradley
Dan Mooney
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G. A. Decker
California Poly
de Ford
Ford
Ford Theater
N. B.C
Davis Motor Company
Dillon, Mont
Dillon Hide & Fur Co
THE
Merriest
BOYD
Chevron Service
Trin EG
SRE Ass
A.S. Johnson
Veteran’s Hospital
Fort Harrison
Bob Johnson
Baby
John Wenger
Sam Sharpe
Forward
Normal ‘College Bulldogs
Lovelace
CBS
Montana Power Company
Charles E. Johnson
Paul D. Johnson
Sheridan
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