No man is killed when par plunges from road
Mrs. Lorena Carlson 41 of Quartz Hill near Dewey was killed and her husband Fred Carlson 60 seriously injured when their car plunged from the Divide Wisdom highway into the Big Hole river near Dewey. The crash occurred last Thursday morning and the body was found two hours later by county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Carlson
Dewey
Lorena Carlson
Quartz Hill
Divide Wisdom Highway
Big Hole
Christmas Party Remarks at Dillon Rotary Meeting
The Rev H N Tregitt of St James Episcopal church spoke at the Dillon Rotary Club Christmas gathering. He urged the Christmas spirit as a beacon toward a better world and noted Christianity brought the radiance of the Christ child amid a longing for a era without poverty war or strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Tregitt
Bt. J Ames ‘Episcopal Church
Dillon Rotary Lab
Fire damages home of local doctor on Washington Street
Firefighters fought stubborn flames that damaged the rear of Dr. George L. Routledge's residence on Washington Street Sunday morning. The blaze, possibly sparked by overheated equipment or wiring, caused extensive damage making the home uninhabitable until repairs are completed. Neighbors removed furniture to prevent loss. firefighters limited damage to the rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Routledge
George L. Routledge
Oath Washington Street
Dillon Volunteer Redepartment
Dr. Routledge
Agricultural Meetings Planned Across Beaverhead County
Ranchers in Beaverhead County gathered at the city hall with Ray B. Haight of the Montana extension service to outline the federal government's discussion and adjustment program. Community meetings will be held in the Big Hole basin Wise River Melrose Dell and the Dillon districts to discuss the current agricultural situation and share statistics from extension and federal sources. The aim is to form a nationwide agricultural policy with dates to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Ray B. Haight
Montana Extension Service
Big Hole
Wise River
Melrose
Dell
Dillon North
Dillon South
Extension Service
Bernard Williams
Dillon Firefighters and Legion Sponsor Holiday Dances
Dillon volunteers and Beaverhead American Legion post host annual yuletide dances with Don's Dance Band providing music. Saturday saw a first dance in a series as Legionnaires plan Christmas and New Year Eve events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iremen, Legion
Dilion Volunteer Fire- Deriment
Beaverhead
le American Legion
Don’s
Firemen
E Legionnaires
Big Growd at Fight Gard Saturday Night
Dillon brings grand holiday glow with a fundraising decoration drive. Merchants funded a lively display as streets and intersections gleam with colors. City hall Hartwig Theatre and depot lawn feature strings of lights, while a glowing tree lights the depot yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Growd
Fight Gard
Dillon
Montana
Hartwig Theatre
Depot
Children at City School Sing Christmas Carols
Pupils from intermediate and junior high at the training school sang carols around the Oregon Short Line depot lawn drawing a large crowd. The program, directed by Grace Redburn, included familiar tunes and hopes to become an annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line
Herald Angels
Grace Redburn
Montana State Normal College
Irene Bond
Dillon Elks Quartet
Tiny Holden Loses To Bill Perusick In Main Event
In a four round amateur boxing card at the city hall auditorium, Bill Perusick of Butte defeated Tiny Holden of Dillon by decision after Holden won the first round and fought hard in the second. Semi windup saw Butte welterweight Jack McLenagan KO Curly Reece of Cleveland in the second round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny Holden
Bill Perusick
Fastan
Butte
Dillon
City Hall Auditorium
Dillom Boxing Association
Bill Roland
Harrison Kellum
Holden
Jack McLenegan
Curly Reece
Cleveland
CCC
Birch Creek
McLenagan
Speakers Named for Wool Growers Meeting at Bozeman
Montana Wool Growers association announced speakers for its annual convention at Montana State College Bozeman January 16 to 18. George L. Anderson A W Zelemek F W Ellenwood F M Stimpson Glen Smith will address sessions. Murray Stebbins issued the list. The article also notes corn hog program payments to farmers under two year contracts, with payments estimated at 35 cents per bushel times adjusted acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Wool Growers Association
Montana State College
Bozeman
George L. Anderson
Boston Wool Trade Association
A. W. Zelemek
New York
F. W. Ellenwood
Red Bluff
Calif
National Wool Growers Association
F. M. Stimpson
Chicago
Swift & Company
Glen Smith
Missoula
Murray Stebbins
Association
Clyde L. Howard
Extension Farm Management
Howard
Beaverhead County Holds December 2 1986 Meeting Minutes
The Beaverhead board of county commissioners met in regular session on December 2 1986 at 9:00 a.m. Attending were Commissioners Rife Jackson Hartwig and Clerk Albert G. Baker. The prior minutes were approved. A Farmers Union committee urged support for a County Agent and discussed the Beaverhead National Forest agreement signed November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Messrs
A. J. Rife
Michael Lauterbach
Farmers’ Union
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead National Forest
K. D. Flock
Christmas Vacation Shuts Beaverhead Schools Early
Beaverhead county high school and the training school close Friday for Christmas vacation, with students planning a two week break. Montana State Normal ends autumn term the day before and expects winter term to begin after January 6. A Christmas program at the high school featured carols, talks, songs, poems, and dances under home economics club supervision, ending with a Santa visit and matinee dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Montana State Normal
Training Schoe
Home Economics Club
Ruth Kelly
Wisdom lodge and OBE8 hold joint officer installation
Wisdom lodge A F and A M and Wisdom chapter OBE held a joint installation in Wisdom temple on December 21. Ray Shaw of Butte presided as installing officer for both bodies, inducting Roy Oliver as master and a slate including Howard Hollenback Albert Schulz Lou Hoyrup John Neldt Ray Willey and others with Mrs Bert and Francis as past matron. Margaret Olver named for OBE8 officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisdom
Wisdom Lodge
A. F
A. M
O. B
Temple
Ray Shaw
Butte
Roy Oliver
Howard Hollenback
Albert Schulz
Lou Hoyrup
John Neldt
Ray Willey
Hang Jorgensen
Don Anson
Ralph Huntley
Warren Shaw
Marshall Ramsey
James Scofield
Bert and Francis
O. BE
Margaret Olver
Worthy
Wisdom Folks Hear Christmas Carols From Home to Hall
In Wisdom on Sunday evening a group of singers with an organ caroled from house to house, a cherished old custom. The Ted Harper post of the American Legion and Auxiliary funded the treat. The carolers then visited Le Bion hall for a program and a Christmas tree for members’ children, with about fifty attendees and refreshments. Nearby guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Murphy and their families from Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisdom
Ted Harper
American Legion and Auxiliary
le Bion
Ross Hill
Phil Murphy
Jackson
Holiday Rush At Malling As Stores Rally For Christmas
Churches across the city held large Christmas services with carols and anthems. St. James Episcopal Church posted regular services on Sunday morning as children presented programs Sunday evening and last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Episcopal Church
Matt Kau Elected High Priest in Masonic Body
Matt Kau was elected high priest of Divion chapter No. 8 Royal Arch Masons at the annual election in the Masonic temple. A. A. Schroeder was named king. other officers include Harris Opp scribe and George W. Dart secretary. Dillon lodge No. 16 will install officers next Saturday with a 6:30 banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Kau
A. A. Schroeder
Royal Arch
Masonic Temple
Harris Opp
Hugh L. McCaleb
George W. Dart
Bert Megquier
Paul Temple
Dale Metlen
W. G. Squires
Walter Stinson
Herman R. Peterson
A. A. Elliott
Tyler
Dillon Lodge No
A.F
A.M
Willard Shaffner
Ther Lodge
A. A. Schroed
Beaverhead County Reappoints Farm Debt Adjustment Committee
Beaverhead county reappointed its voluntary farm debt adjustment committee for another year. Members include C. E. Blinn A. F. Waldorf A. Jardine Rife of Dillon and Emmett Carroll of Jackson. Reorganization of Montana committees continues under the resettlement administration directed by H. J. Gordon and T. J. O'Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
C. E. Blinn
A. F. Waldorf
A. Jardine Rife
Dillon
Emmett Carroll
Jackson
Montana
Resettlement Administration
H. J. Gordon
Bozeman
T. J. O'Connor
Arkansas Youth Wins First in National Business Women Poster Contest
Earl Wiegand of Little Rock Arkansas won the first prize in a poster contest held by the National Federation of Business and Professional Women to promote National Business Women's Week 1936. Wiegand, a 1929 Little Rock High School graduate, works for an engraving firm and belongs to the Little Rock Art League. The first honorable mention went to Miss Viogodale Harley of Be Paul.
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Earl Wiegand
Little Rock
Ark
National Federation of Business and Professional Women
Wiegand
Art League
Viogodale Harley
Be Paul
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Frank Husted
Rotary
Herman Petergon
Jack Cashmore
Bannack
Idaho Streets
Walter Lee
Argenta
Thie, Te
Children OF
City School
WOOL
W. G. Gilbert
Old Age Pension Commission
Forest Service
The
Dillon Gramineae
Wisdom Group
Masons
Eastern Stars
Big Hole Town
Masonic
A. A
Schroeder
Farm Debt Adjustment Committee
Arkansas
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