Brundage Funeral Home Announces New Partnership
The 50th anniversary year for Brundage funeral home in Dillon marks a new partnership with Walter L. Brundage joining his father Hiram M. Brundage. Walter, a Santa Cruz native trained in St. Louis, takes office management effective January 1, 1951.
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Brundage
Dillon
E. H. Brundage
H. M. Brundage
O. E. Morse
G. T. Paul
Chicago
Hiram
Heize
Mai
Santa Cruz
Calif
St. Louis
California
White Mortuary
Walter Brundage
Pierce, 66, Dies at Barrett Hospital in Lima
Guy L. Pierce, a retired Union Pacific railroad engineer and Lima resident for 30 years, died Saturday afternoon after a months-long illness. Born September 9, 1884 in Plover Wisconsin he taught at Owen High School and married Ann L Hastings in 1907. Survivors include his wife a son James A Pierce with his wife and two grandchildren a brother Paul Pierce and a sister Mrs Harry Lampman Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 pm at Brunadge chapel with Rev Arthur W Allen officiating Body to Salt Lake City for cremation
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Guy L. Pierce
Barrett Hospital
Mr. Pierce
Union Pacific Railroad
Lima
Plover
Wis
Stevens Point Normal School
Owen
Ann L. Hastings
Pierces
The
Baptist Church
Evergreen Lodge
AF & AM
James A. Pierce
Paul Pierce
Madison
Harry Lampman
Benson, Ariz
Walter T. Foster Named Montana Agent for Lewis Realty
Walter T. Foster, longtime Dillon businessman, is appointed Montana representative of C. Ed Lewis Realtor Co. of Salt Lake City. His Dillon office is in the Andrus hotel lobby, inviting locals to list farms or ranches.
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Walter T. Foster
Dillon
Montana
C. Ed Lewis Realtor Co
Salt Lake City
C. Ed Lewis
Foster
Andrus Hotel
Dillon and Beaverhead Schools Set New Year Reopenings
Dillon public schools will resume Wednesday January 3 with regular classes at Beaverhead County High School and Western Montana College of Education reopening after New Year. Unclear date fragments reference January and Tuesday as reopenings.
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Dillon Public Schools
Beaverhead Can High
Golleg Pee
Ontana Ege
Beavers Head for Butte Central Cage Tourney
Dillon High School Beavers depart for Butte Central Round Table holiday invitational. They face Butte Central Maroons in the School of Mines gym tonight as part of a two game set, then play Helena tomorrow and Anaconda Central Friday.
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Dillon
Beaver
Butte
Butte Central
Beavers
Butte Central Maroons
School of Mines
Helena
Anaconda Central
Belgrade
Decrease in Deaths in Beaverhead County 1950
Beaverhead county records show 47 fatalities in 1950, down 39 from 86 in 1949. The month of June had six deaths, last year March was the peak with 12. The list includes Daniel McLeod, Joseph Smith, Anna Severinski, John A. Verbance, Claude Lapham, and others with ages listed, ending with Edith Shields and Columbus Roberts before the page continues.
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Beaverhead
Daniel McLeod
Joseph Smith
Anna Severinski
John A. Verbance
Claude Lapham
Bercia Lloyd Chism
Emery Keller Smith
Nick Omnia
Levant Tate Taylor
Emma Wing Easech
Fred Adolph Jackson
An Ni Rieber
Walter Stinson
Margaret Agnes Quigley
Gundel Martha Dickson
Jessie Marble
William F. Smith
Edith Alta Shields
Columbus Newton Roberts
Beav erhead County Marriage Licenses for 1950
Beaverhead County records show 62 marriage licenses issued in 1950, up from 61 in 1949. August had 11 licenses, May 8, and June July November each had six. Notable pairs include Mewel Hincks with Pearl Cotten, Ewald Olson with Betty Sanders, and Glen Chaffin with Lucille Palmer among others. Continues on page 5.
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Dan Cupid
Beaverhead
H. E. Contway
Cupid
Mewel Hincks
Pearl Cotten
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ewald C. Olson
Betty Sanders
Philipsburg
Glen W. Chaffin
Lucille Palmer
Blackfoot
Idaho
Wayne Blomquist
Estella Marchesseault
Dillon
Fred Kamm
Grace Holstin
Pocatello
Burton K. Ohtrich
Dillon Gue
Valentiig Williams
Townsend
Western and Ricks Split Series in Dillon
Western Bulldogs travel statewide for conference games then host Rocky Mountain January 26 27. Earlier, Mines, Carroll, Northern and Montana College appear on the schedule with Dillon hosting Ricks College in a two night set. Western beat Ricks 71 66 in the opener and Ricks won 62 46 the following night led by Haws Tew Hopkins and Weeks led by McMahon with 27 points. Leo Dalling energized the visitors in both games.
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Western
Ricks
Bulldogs
Rocky Mountain
College
Mines
Butte
Carroll
Helena
Northern
Havre
Montana Collegians
Missoula
Ricks College
Rexburg
Idaho
Dillon
John McMahon
Allen Weeks
Tew
Haws
Hopkins
Leo Dalling
Glenn
Half Million in Tax Bills Levied in 1950
Beaverhead County Treasurer Alice Orr reports the 1950 tax roll totaled 565,957.34 dollars, up slightly from 1949 by 175.85. November collections reached 419,600.56, with 146,356.78 remaining and 10,200.97 in delinquent taxes. Delinquent share is 1.8 percent, down from 2.2 percent in 1949.
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Beaverhead
Alice Orr
Chamber of Commerce Telegrams Congress After Hoover Speech
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce sent telegrams to Senator Zales N. Ecton Senator James E. Murray and Representatives Mike Mansfield Wesley D’Ewart endorsing Hoover seven point program. Murray replied that Hoover’s proposals may impact policy and reflect isolationist views. Mansfield and D’Ewart aides acknowledged receipt and noted no indication Congress will heed Hoover’s advice. no reply from Ecton.
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Hoover
Beaverhead
Congress
Mike Mansfield
J. J. Sullivan
Mansfield
Gilbert LeKander
Wesley A. D’ewart
D'Ewart
Mr. Hoover
Zales N. Ecton
Rotary Ladies Night Dinner Honors 90 in Dillon
Dillon's Rotary club hosted its annual ladies night at the Pipe Organ Lodge on Dec 19 with about 90 members wives and guests present. Music featured vocal duos and a piano solovox duet while Dr W H Stephan led carol singing. The next meeting is slated for Jan 8.
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Dillon’s
Rotary Club
Pipe Organ Lodge
Paul G. Boetticher
Lewis Atkinson
Bernice Sargent
Ralph McFadden
W. H. Stephan
Exemptions From Per Capita Tax Enumerated
Beaverhead county assessor S. P. Meade announces a $2.00 per capita tax for residents ages 21 to 60. Tax will largely be collected with motor vehicle licenses. Exemptions include active or veteran firemen with five years service, National Guard members, organized reserve members, and those receiving wartime injury compensation. proof required.
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Beaverhead
S. P. Meade
Beaverhead Births in 1950 Show Decrease
Beaverhead county recorded 112 births in 1950 at the County Clerk office, down 24 from 136 the previous year. As of December 27, boys lead girls 57 to 55. August had the most births with fourteen. March May and September each had thirteen. The only twins born in 1950 were Virginia Lynn and John Charles Patton. The list includes many named families with birth dates from February to March and beyond, detailing sons and daughters like Raymond Lee Patterson, Sharon Elaine Brown, and Sharon Jeanne Goodman, among others.
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Beaverhead County
Margaret Thompson
Virginia Lynn
John Charles Patton
John Patton
Ten to Take Physicals in Butte January 8
Bea verhead county draft board secretary J. C. Fuller lists registrants directed to report to Roxy Metjen building at 5 p.m. January 8 for prephysical exams in Butte. Names include Jack R. Brown Lloyd E. Richardson Ray E. Weeks Jr. William R. Miller Jr. Walter J. Swetich Ewell J. Claus Gile H. Mitchell William M. Baer William R. Ruzicka Bernard L. Holloran.
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William R. Ruzicka
Bernard L. Holloran
W M C E Proxy Seeks Army Training Unit
W M C E President Rush Jordan authorized by the state education board to contact army officials about establishing ROTC or other armed forces training units at Dillon College. He may obtain an option to buy eleven acres adjoining the college from R J Watson.
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W.M.C.E
Rush Jordan
State Education Board
Army
R.O.T.C
Dillon’s College
Jordan
R. J. Watson
Tragedy in Butte as Knapp family tragedy unfolds
Lorra ine Knapp allegedly shoots her mother Hazel Knapp and two brothers Fay 12 and Ernest 3 and sister Winifred Rebecca 6 then kills herself. Becomes part of a string of regional highlights including Beaverhead Chamber naming eight new directors and a fire at Union Pacific coal chutes.
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Argenta
Butte
Lorraine Knapp
Hazel Knapp
Fay
Ernest
Winifred
Rebecca
Santa Claus Flew to Town Saturday in Dillon
Santa visited Dillon last Saturday afternoon arriving by plane at 2 p m on land adjoining Vigilante field. Patrolman Leo Williams escorted him to the football field where a candy-laden truck began distributing 800 bags of sweets to excited children with help from Chamber of Commerce members and several local officials.
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Santa Claus
Dillon
Santa
Leo Williams
Chamber of Commerce
Harold Murray
John Patton
James Harrington
Boyd Quick
Herman Peterson
Chamber Board
Thomas J Mills 65 Found Dead in Dillon Hotel Room
Thomas J Mills 65 was found dead Sunday in a Dillon hotel room. He had been released from Barrett hospital days earlier after illness. A heart attack is suspected as he dressed that morning. Relatives could not be located. He recently worked for Beaverhead Livestock Co. Funeral at Brundage chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Arthur W Allen officiating. burial in Mountain View cemetery.
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Thomas J. Mills
Dillon
Barrett Hospital
Beaverhead Livestock Co
Brundage Chapel
Arthur W. Allen
Mountain View Cemetery
Dillon City Bowling Tournament Opens January Night
Bowler crowds prepare for Dillon's annual City Bowling Tournament starting January 2 at Lou Esta Lanes. Schedules are posted for players and spectators.
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Dillon
Montana Livestock Brand Owners Must Rerecord in 1951
Montana brand owners must re-record hot iron marks by 1952 under state law. Miracle, state recorder, warns owners to expect notices after Jan 1 and file early for a $3 re-recording fee or $6 for a new brand. Transfers, ownership changes, and estates require official forms and signatures.
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Helena
Montana
Iph Miracle
State Recorder of
Marks and Brands
Miracle
Beaverhead Sportsmen Elect Price President
Charles Price retired Beaverhead County game warden was named president of Beaverhead Sportsmen, Inc., succeeding E. W. Hilger. Robert Harrison elected vice president and Dr. L. L. Lindley treasurer. New board members are Arnold Benson Vic Camp and Freeland Mace with Hilger Mulkey and Wheat continuing. A three member committee led by Harrison promotes elk herd development in the county.
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Charles Price
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead Sportsmen, Inc
E. W. Hilger
Robert Harrison
L. L. Lindley
Arnold Benson
Vic Camp
Freeland Mace
Joe Mulkey
Herb Wheat
Harry Andrus
LaiMoine LaFay
Butte Hospital Notes December Inpatient and Discharges
The bulletin records patient admissions and discharges at St. James and Murray hospitals in Dillon region. Notable entries include Mrs. Ray Miller from Melrose discharged December 21 and Donald Bacon of Wise River admitted December 25. Other Dec 22 to Dec 26 movements list Mrs. Clarence Olson, her daughter, Rudolph Tomich, Mrs. Holter, Mrs. Stone, J. C. Ferguson, Kenneth Mitchell, and Mrs. Rachel Williams with respective hospital movements.
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Dillon
Murray Hospital
Rachel Williams
Miss Mary Innes Recovers Satisfactorily After Operation
Friends report Miss Mary Innes is recuperating very satisfactorily at Mayo's hospital after an operation to remove cataracts.
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Mary Innes
Mayo’s Hospital
Beaverhead Faculty Member Called to Mandan by Brother's Death
Mr Alfred Golde a Beaverhead county high school faculty member was summoned to Mandan North Dakota on Tuesday due to the death of his brother He was accompanied by Mrs Goldi
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Alfred Golde
Beaverhead County
Mandan
North Dakota
Goldi
Herbert Jones Acknowledged as Caller in Tu Lima Tuesday
Herbert Jones was noted as a caller in Tu Lima on Tuesday with minimal readable details.
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Herbert Jones
Lima
Iesday
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Brundage Partnership
Son
Lewis Realtor Co
Saints
Anaconda
Panthers
Thompson
Robert L. Striebel
Betty MacInman
Jack Rebish
Darlene Cote
John O. Malstrom
Thelma M. Preston
Bozeman
Emmett Connell
Virginia Gransberry
J. G. Johnston
Emma A. Barnard
Thomas S. Hartwig
Katherine B. Johnston
Verlyn Croft
Shelly
Margaret Robinson
Idaho Falls
C OF
Murray
Mansfield D’ewart
Elijah F. Patterson
Raymond Lee
Fred W. Brown
Sharon Elaine
Leo O. Cornwall
Howard Eugene
Delmer C. Traden
Thomas Carl
Sherman W. Goodman
Shirley Jeanne
Dean C. Richard
Dwight Earl
Andrew H. Anderson
Andrew Allen
Fielding Heaves
Karen Elizaeth
Max D. Merrell
Steven Dee
James A. Simon
Nancy Jane
Edward A. Martin
James Edward
Thomas Clemon
Diane Margaret
Hiroto Saito
Jean Kimi
Walter E. Melcher
John Arthur
Raymond E. Gransberry
David Neal
Ralph H. Waldemar
Richard Hale
David W. Fairbank
Stella Diane
Donald Kouatinen
Sydney In
W.M.C
Time Magazine
Union Pacific
Dillon Eagles
Ledbetter
J.C. Ferguson
Herman’ Peterson
Butte Bagdad Temple of Shrine
Paul Puyear
Dillon Kiwanis Club
Northern M.C.E
Deer Lodge
Twin Bridges
Walter Featherly, Jr
Washington, D. C
Truman
Wendell Arehart
Baker
Joe White
Bennett
Alva C. Gray
Resi
Price Heads Sportsmen’s Association
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