Service Men Classifications and Naval Training Notes
Local selective service classifications list names with 1 A and 2 designations. New addresses accompany unit postings at Camp Fannin and Camp Waldron. Naval Training School graduates include Ralph A. Pedersen as a qualified electrician's mate third class and awaiting orders. Mary D. Warner of the Marine Corps Women's Reserve is preparing to direct Marine pilots at an air base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Training School
Electric
University of Minsota
Minneapolis
Inn
Ralph A. Pedersen
Marian M. Pedersen
Dillon
Mary .D. Warner
Marine Corps
Women's Reserve
Final Report On Beaverhead Fund Drive Totals
The National War Fund drive in Beaverhead and surrounding districts raised 971.25. Rural chairman Margaret Sweeney announced county results with multiple local contributions including Lakeview 36.75 Monida 28.00 Armstead 119.70 Argenta 7.60 Reichle 33.50 Jackson 207.50 Wisdom 150.45 Horse Prairie 67.00 Dell 103.50 Dewey 825 Polaris 85.50 Lima 61.00 Wise River 150.45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National War Fund
Beaverhead
Margaret Sweeney
Lakeview
H. L. Flint
Monida
Laura Cochran
Armstead
Elizabeth Rife
Henry Simpson
C. W. Jensen
G. M. Capener
Dewey
Nellie Rose
Polaris
Laura Judge
Lima
Leo Truax
Wise River
Women’s Club
Et Iwelen
Slight Decrease in Deaths in Beaverhead County
Beaverhead county shows 68 deaths for the year, a small drop of one from last year. The month with the most fatalities is May with nine. July August and April each report three deaths. The list records names ages and towns for January February and March deaths including Hans Johnson 66 Dillon and Astrid Hansen 22 Dell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Rev Leonard Thompson to Leave for Glenwood Minn
The Rev Leonard Thompson pastor of the First Lutheran church for five years will leave next week with his family for Glenwood Minnesota where he accepted a new call last October. He will serve his new charge starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Thompson
First Lutheran
Glenwood
Minn
Page
Elks Complete Plans for New Year's Party
The Dillon Elks lodge announces its annual New Year's Eve party for members and ladies at the L O C F hall Friday night with Hayes orchestra providing music and refreshments served. The event follows a county farm inmate visitation by committee members and past rulers, per lodge tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Ellis
C.F. Hall
William Lloyd
Elks
Hayes
John W. Walters
Tash
Bert Wilbur
Bernard
Hart Dillon Lodge
Sol Sobolsky
Paul Stahl
Jack Thiel
Ting
Ene ‘ Smith
Bie
Matron of Reichle Island Summoned
Mrs Elizabeth Bryan 84 a Beaverhead county resident for 63 years died this morning at her daughter Mrs Isaac Dodgson s Melrose home Born in Glasgow Scotland in 1859 she came to Canada in 1861 and to the United States later She lived in Argenta then Bryan ranch Reichle and nearby on the Big Hole river Surviving children Ed Elza Fred Dodgson Mrs Margaret Bryan and others Funeral set for Friday at 2 pm with Lt Rev Lewis Smith officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bryan
Beaverhead County
Isaac Dodgson
Melrose
Bryan
Glasgow
Scotland
Canada
Quebec
Montreal
William Bryan
United States
Argenta
Bryan Ranch
Reichle
Big Hole
Resident of Reichle Dies After Short Illness
Julius Hartwig sr 81 a Reichle ranch resident for 61 years died Monday afternoon after a brief illness. Born Davenport June 19 1862 he came to Dillon in 1882 lived at Reichle most his life. Survived by wife Pauline 1892 marriage two daughters Mrs John Hand and Mrs Russell Hurst a son Julius Hartwig Jr eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 2 pm Brundage chapel Dillon pastor Rev Leonard Thompson will officiate and interment Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Hartwig
Beaverhead County
Reichle
Dillon
Davenport
Butte
Pauline Pfiefer
John Hand
Argenta
Russell Hurst
Melrose
Julius Hartwig, Jr
Brundage
Leonard Thompson
Lutheran Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Chronological Beaverhead Events in 1943
Beaverhead residents welcome the New Year. Navy casualty Raymond Arrigoni listed as Dillon’s first loss. Beavers beat Alumni 29 to 21 in basketball. Three drafted men honored at banquet. New county officials take office. Dillon schools resume after holidays. Dr S E Davis discusses 1942 projects at Rotary. Henneberry named chair of county board. AAA and USDA boards meet at courthouse. Edstrom and Hinkley receive prison terms of one and four years. 283 high school students report in service. Sale of 1943 details continued on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Raymond Arrigoni
U. S. Navy
Dillon
Beavers
John Troupe
Paul Stahl
LeRoy Gilbert
S. E. Davis
Rotary
Archie C. Henneberry
Ranch Hand John Thornsberry Found Dead at Dillon Ranch
John A. Thornsberry a 48 year old ranch hand at the P and O south of Dillon was found dead in a cook house Friday morning with a bullet wound in his head. Coroner Raymond Schwartz ruled it a self inflicted death after investigation. Thornsberry had been despondent for days but appeared in good spirits that morning. He had worked on the ranch about ten years and served in the Army with discharge in 1927. Relatives lived in Crocker Missouri and the body was moved there Monday for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A
Jack) Thornsberry
Dillon
Raymond Schwartz
Thornsberry
Schwartz
Crocker
Graeter Hosts Christmas Eve Buffet Party
Mr and Mrs W A Graeter hosted a Christmas Eve gathering at their home. Guests enjoyed a buffet supper at the conclusion of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Graeter
Beaverhead County Marriage Licenses Reach 123 In 1943
Norman Giles records show 123 licenses issued in Beaverhead during 1943, down 13 from 1942. Favors October through November as peak months with Idaho Falls and Dillon leading in out of state couples. Idaho brides and grooms top the list. The report notes a shift away from March due to income tax worries and lists several couples by name and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Norman Giles
Lohengren
Beaverhead
Ten Top Events in Beaverhead County This Year
The Examiner lists ten standout news moments from Beaverhead County for the year. Highlights include Red Cross drives, war loan milestones, a fatal shooting near Dell, wool prices, a major ranch sale, the Dillon Rodeo, war loan success, Armistice celebrations, a church fire, and Dillon’s jailbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newspapers of the Nation
Examiner
Beaverhead County
John J
Johnny, Jr
Big Ten
Red Cross
Beaverhead
Quincy C. Millsap
Jack Tracy
Dell
Tracy
P. & C. Ranch
Dillon
American Legion and Citizens’ Committee
Beaverhead Beavers Face Strong Zone Opponents in Home Games
Beaverhead county high school basketball, District 16 champions, will host two top zone teams this week. The Beavers meet Anaconda Central tonight in the home gym and clash with Sheridan tomorrow night. Central is reported to bring most of last season's squad back and is expected to be a leading contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
Beavers
Anaconda Central
Sheridan
Central
Dale Metlen Speaks at Dillon Rotary Dinner
Beaverhead county stockman Dale Metlen was principal speaker at the Dillon Rotary Club weekly dinner Monday night. His topic was that you cannot get something for nothing and he outlined labor capital industry money wages and interest with quick, clear sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Metlen
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Beaverhead school boys and girls balance in 1943 census note
The fragment notes Beaverhead students in 1943 showing boys outnumbering girls early in the year, with a shift later when girls outnumbered boys. It mentions a page reference and garbled phrases about Hesoraec Beli Arrio A088 and Belt e.
Fire Chief Reviews the 1943 Record Loss Event
Fire Chief reviews ongoing loss figures from 1943 insurance claims and notes Dillon's paper shortage over the past year. Officials discuss damage estimates and the broader impact on local churches and general property losses while urging careful recordkeeping and improved safety measures.
Firemen's New Year Eve Dance At City Hall
Dillon volunteer fire department hosts its annual New Year's Eve dance at city hall Friday night. Guests include service men in town and the next draft contingent, free admission. Kenneth Downing and his orchestra provide music. dancing begins at 10 p.m. Miss Faye Kirkpatrick visits from Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Local
Selective Service Board
Charles Berwick Marsh, Jr
George Hollis Johnson
Alvin Peezienaen Bay
Lloyd Meredith
Lawrence Charles Weeks
Harry James Johnson
Roy Ancil Baker
Sam Hawthorne
Marselle Eas
Virgil Coulter Given
Ichard Kenneth Kenison
John Boyce Jardine
Rayburn
Edmund Thompson
James Mathew McCullum
Arthur Wilfred Vezina
Charles Gerald Johnson
Wilson Jessie Hubbell
Albert Elmer Seitert
Arthur LeRoy Hasbrouckilliam
Juston Vail
Guy Russell Gray
George Elmer Williss
Arthur Bay
Charles Merlin Bailey
Alfred LeRoy Kamps
Ronald Washington VanWinkle
George Andrew Monroe
John Edward Kirbye, Jr
Howard Manderich
Daniel Arthur Peterson
John Elmer Hagen
Paul Zahn
Chester J. Stefanie
14Th Regt
Camp Fannin
Texas
Earl James Mooney
Camp Waldron
Farragut
Idaho
Campaign For War
Hans Johnson
Wisdom
John James Harris
Henry Hoy
Charles William Frances
John Robert Atkinson
Addie J. W. Baker
Dilon
Agnes Layden
Mary Isabelle Esterwald
Frank P. Birrer
Leo Dwight Roland
Astrid Hansen
Catherine Richards
Leadore
John Layden
Fredrick Joseph Critz
Jeff Stokes
R. L. Bo
Charles A. Greene
Europe
North Reed
Julius Hartwig, Sr
Jack Thornsberry
Charles A. Marshall
Martha Elizabeth Stills
Bath of
Salmon
Harold William Martin
Presbyterian
Beaverhead Hight
Rotary Club
Nero
Ethan
Iam
O. T. Vandegrift
General Review
Presbyterian Church
Faye Kirkpatrick
Cuamas
Iff
Helena
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