Draft classifications and new Navy/National Guard notices
The notice lists 1-A and other classifications for numerous individuals led by Wilson Bond Hignight and others, with 4-H and 2-C entries, followed by postings on Ensign Margaret Holloran and William Clyde Griffith. It notes Holloran's departure for Seattle as a Navy nurse and Griffith joining aviation cadets at Maxwell Field, Alabama, with background on his prior service and education. Paul Temple of Dillon passed Navy Seabees exams and sails for training at Norfolk, Virginia, after enlisting in the Naval construction regiment last October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Holloran
Seattle
Lawrence Holloran
Navy
Naval Hospital
William Clyde Griffith
William C. Griffith
Reichle
Army Air Forces
Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Ala
Army Air Forces Southeast Training Center
Griffith
Armed Forces
U. S. Cavalry
Flathead County
Kalispell
Missoula County
U. S. Enginers
France
Paul Temple of
Dillon
U. S. Navy Seabees
Helena
Montana
Norfolk
Naval Construction Regiment
World War II veteran Herbert Arnold dies in Montana
Funeral services for Herbert F. Arnold were held at the Brundage chapel with Dil lon lodge and Beaverhead American Legion assisting. The former cavalryman died Christmas Day at Fort Harrison veterans hospital and had lived in the county for 30 years. Born February 2 1892 in Chelsea Oklahoma, he rode in many Montana rodeos and earned horsemanship awards. Survived by three sisters and three brothers in Oklahoma Idaho and Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert F. Arnold
Brundage Chapel
Dillon Lodge No. 1554
B.P.O.E
Beaverhead Post
American Legion
Mountain View Cemetery
Lowell Smith
Hubert Flynn
Edwin Whitworth
E. W. Johnson
Byron Orr
Erwin Christensen
Arnold
Veterans’ Hospital
Fort Harrison
Dillon
Chelsea
Okla
J.C. Little
Cecil
Joe Arnold
Ramona
Mary Adkison
Tulsa
C. E. Murdock
ElDorado, Ark
Halbert Arnold
Idaho
New Beaverhead Officials to Take Office in January 1943
Beav erhead county officials except the treasurer and clerk of court will be sworn in to start January 4 1943. Evelyn Lloyd will become treasurer in March. John Troupe will replace Paul Temple as sheriff. Paul Stahl sr replaces W B Hartwig as commissioner. Stahl a longtime dairy resident. Re-elected officers continuing are Margaret Sweeney county superintendent Albert S Baker county clerk and recorder J P Best county assessor and Leonard Schulz county attorney. Deputies not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Evelyn Lloyd
John Troupe
Paul Temple
Paul Stahl
W. B. Hartwig
Stahl
Beaverhead County
Margaret Sweeney
Albert S. Baker
J. P. Best
Leonard Schulz
Mr and Mrs Arnold Benson welcome a son at Barrett hospital
Mr and Mrs Arnold Benson became the parents of a boy at Barrett hospital last Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Benson
The
Barrett Hospital
Beaverhead Death Toll Drops in 1942 Reports
The Beaverhead office of vital statistics recorded 69 deaths in 1942, down from 82 the previous year. August had the highest toll with nine deaths, while July had three. The notice lists numerous individuals with ages and dates of death, ending with a continuation note to page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Vital Statistics
Basketball schedule for season announced by Beavers
Coach Harold Babcock released the 1942 43 schedule with many home games due to gas and tire rationing. Beavers opened 4 games, beating Sheridan and Deer Lodge and losing to Anaconda. Next game is Saturday at 8 pm against a alumni team at the high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Babcock
Beavers
Sheridan
Deer Lodge
Anaconda High School
High School
Ray Conger
John Wedum
Bill McMannis
Eddie Wilcox
Don Smith
Jack Mattingly
Harrison
Lima
Whitehall
Ennis
Kalispell
Livingston
Sherdan
Butte Central
Twin Bridges
The
Anaconda
Esima
Butte Cen
Fire Inspection Deadline Issued for Commercial Vehicles
Defense Transportation warns trucks and other commercial vehicles must undergo inspection by January 15. Vehicles cannot be operated legally after that date without an endorsement on the certificate of war necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of, Defense Transportation
Beaverhead Tops Scrap Drive In New County Total
Beaverhead county led Montana in scrap collection for July 1 to November 30, with 5.696 million pounds, 820 pounds per capita, surpassing its 3.504 million pound quota by 2.192 million. Statewide, Montana averaged 268 pounds per person. overall 74,285 tons gathered, with 31,323 tons shipped to mills by November 30, and more expected in December to push the state over the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam C. Ford
William E. Rae
State
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
Montana
Washington
Rae
High School Club Speaker at Dillon Rotary Meeting
Betty Barry, a Beaverhead county high school student, was the principal speaker at the Dillon Rotary Club. She described the school war effort with slogans Save serve and conserve and We are ready, noting activities are educational and support troops with a future civilian value. Alberta Erickson reported on Russian fronts and postwar optimism. Supt Paul Anderson opened postwar topics and Stuart Chase’s article sparked a vigorous discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Barry
Dillon Rotary Club
Beaverhead County
Miss Barry
Albert Erickson
Erickson
Darlan
United Nations
Paul Anderson
Stuart Chase
Fred Bridenstine
Births Show Boys Outnumber Girls in 1942 County Totals
The Bureau of Vital Statistics reports 87 births in 1942, 17 more than deaths. June had the most births with 18, while May had the fewest with three births. The list names parents and dates for each birth, noting 53 boys and 34 girls, with several couples from the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Delinquent Tax List Sent for Sheriff Action
Bertie Mathews, company treasurer, has handed delinquent personal property taxpayers to the sheriff for collection. Prompt payment saves extra costs. A list of names and property to be sold will appear soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Treas
Bertie Mathews
Draftees to Be Honored Next Sunday in Dillon
Henry Hignight William Sheridan and Leonard Baird of the January draft contingent will be honored Sunday at 6 30 p m with a dinner at the White cafe. Armed forces in Dillon are invited and W G Gilbert will give the main address Mayor Bert Megquier will give the city welcome Arthur Bay will be toastmaster The Dillon volunteer fire department invites furloughed draftees to its New Year Eve ball and asks the public to submit names for reservations to the Citizens committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hignight
William Sheridan
Leonard Baird
White Cafe
Dillon
Citizens’ Committee
W. G. Gilbert
Bert Megquier
Arthur Bay
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Over-38 Soldiers Must Ask for Army Discharge
War Manpower Commission official J R McCusker says soldiers over 38 must volunteer in writing to their commanding officer to obtain an honorable discharge. They must show proof of imminent employment in essential war industries such as agriculture to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. McCusker
War Manpower Commission
Income tax returns due by March 15 1943
The article urges all U S taxpayers to file by March 15 1943 with thresholds of $500 for singles and $1200 for married filers. It notes wartime tax increases, a $250 to $300 active duty exclusion, and a 5 percent Victory Tax to be deducted in 1943. Returns may be lump sum or quarterly, with a preference for lump sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Collector of Internal Revenue
Beaverhead County A Proud War Effort 1942 Highlights
Beaverhead County shows 100 percent patriotism with full draftee quotas and many volunteers across Army Navy Marines Coast Guard WAAC and defense work. Local efforts include defense bond sales first aid training Red Cross work buddy treats for service members and numerous community milestones through 1942. Highlights cover New Year gatherings sports wins business leadership and tragic accident near Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
WAAC
Montana
Red Cross
Dillon
Sale of Marriage Licenses Drops Slightly in 1942
The Idaho county clerk issued 136 marriage licenses in 1942 with 60 to Idaho couples, down from 146 the previous year. Idaho Falls and Pocatello couples appear among the list of licenses issued in January through February, including pairs from Rexburg, Dillon, Boise, Twin Bridges and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Idaho
Idaho Falls
Pocatello
Edward Walter Magee
Fannie Juanita Real
Twin Bridges
Wilbur Park
Irene Robertson
Rexburg
Ray Shelton
Flora Jones
W. K.landon
Myra Owen
Marvin Anderson
Nadine Stewart
Blackfoot
Rudolph Joseph Kruljac
Marion Lillian Seybold
Dillon
Verl Ellis Killpack
Boise
Helen Peterson
Starkweather
N. Dak
Vernon Armstrong
Dalis Andersen
Malad
Tda
Robert Wade
Harper
Wilma
Preston
Ida
Gust Witt
Ruth Slighton
Frank E. Wise
Salt Lake
Clara B. Caldwell
Seattle
Wash
Jack Henry Bradshaw
Marjorie Poole
Menan
Milton Tyler
Ora Stout
Grant
John Albert Nystrom
Katherine Johanna Weber
Billings
Neil P. Jeffery
Faye Oral Dewiner
Bill Cannon
Irene Ellsworth
Luke Keefe
Mary Esright
Butte
Duane H. Kunz
Victor
Jean Cooper
J. E. DeLain
Caroline Henkes
American Falls
Fred Heffner Passes Away at Home in Dillon
Fred M. Heffner died suddenly at his Dillon home last Saturday. A final tribute was held at Brundage chapel with Rev. J. A. Meeke of Grace Methodist Church officiating and burial at Mountain View cemetery. Heffner, a long time Dillon resident, worked as a butcher and earlier in mining as Ermont mine supervisor before an accident injured his leg. He was a county commissioner candidate in the last primary. Born November 5 1880 in Coin Iowa, he is survived by his wife Maude, mother in law Mrs John Holm, three sisters Clara Sambaugh Ines Crane and Laura Richards and a brother Charles Heffner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Heffner
Brundage Chapel
J. A. Meeke
Grace Methodist Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Dillon
List of Beaverhead Top Stories for 1942
The Examiner highlights ten major local events from 1942 including Dillon’s war bond drives on January 4 and July 17, a fatal high school accident near Dillon, a February grade school bond total, Henry Johnson’s October death, a large bull show on October 19, Ralph Tope’s San Diego injury, the 255 ton county scrap drive, Pearl Harbor day train service for service members, and Leo Hughes’s death from horse accident injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Paul Anderson
Ralph Tope
U. S. Naval Base
San Diego
Pearl Harbor
Beaverhead
Leo Hughes
1943 License Tags Go On Sale Saturday
County treasurer Bertie Mathews announces 1943 automobile license tags go on sale Saturday January 2 in her office. Small red tags with cream lettering feature a left border design of the state. Passenger car owners pay taxes and have the car assessed as past years. Truck and trailer owners must provide mileage driven, miles traveled last 12 months, front and rear tires counts.
January 15 Deadline Set for War Ration Book I
The Office of Price Administration postponed the final date to January 15 for obtaining War Ration Book One due to weather conditions transportation issues and heavy workloads at local price and rationing boards. Late registrants are mainly those who eat out or did not need Book 1 for coffee and sugar purchases, and Book 2 will be issued early thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilson Bond Hignight
Carl John Guse
Donald Edward Campbell
Jeremiah J. McGahan
Harry Dale Keith
Donald J. Smith
Frank Vetter
George E. Walker
Leonard Russell Smith
Marion Gilman
Lee Morris Christensen
Farmer Floyd Bean
Guy Gilbert
Jones
Blackwell Bacon
C—Lawrence Charles Weeks
Nels Nelson
Walter Sperry
Ivan V. Lennox
Gustav K. Rody
Delbert Eugene White
John M. Sweeney
Norman W. Grant
Andrew Glen Garr
Philip Burlington Cottom
Howard Harlow Hess
Joseph E. Mautz
John L. Miller
Ralph S. Potts
Marcus H. Stauduhar
Thomas E. Larson
William D. Thieman
Wallis Banning
Carl J. Rottweiler
John Spear
Carl Marshall
Daniel Pendergast
Edwin A. Heikkila
Joe Laknar
Elmer Peterson
Wendell Jardine
Oscar E. Anderson
Arnold G. Benson
Rudolph H. Polish
Peter W. Rebish
Wallace Christiansen
John ©. Dooling
Thomas M. Clemon
George Lewis Whitworth
Norman R. Nelson
Earl L. Willey
Norman C. Downing
Hans C. Anderson
Holgar B. Carlson
William A. Stephens
Elvin S. Peterson
Roscoe G. Cornell
Charles Fairbank
Robert Louis Hoffman
Tom Newton Chapman
Carl Kenneth Shafer
Paul Wayne Hershberger
Jesse Edward Taylor
Charles Louscher
George M. Fleming
Arthur Leonard Larson
Goldman Lesley Ray
Willie Henry Dehn
Joseph Edward Woods
Stuart S. Maynes
Royalton Glen Core
Elmer F. Wanstedt
Elmer R. Bulmer
Sidney Roland Crannell
Chris Olsen
George Fred Stelzner
James P. Cullen
Tom M. Pierce
Otha
J. Graham
Mathew J. Orr
FT. Harrison
Herbert Arnold
Serene M. Larsen
Russell Dean Miller
Shirley Ann Hughes
James Stephan Hartwig
Mary Roberta Boomer
Harold J. Whitman
Bert Laurence
Ernest Shafer
Martha Jones
Betsie Chism
Theodore Nelson
Frank Samuel Hoffman
James Ellsworth Phillips
Michael Cowley
Edward P. Green
Bessie Black
Elizabeth Ann Marchesseau
John J. Collins
Abraham Lincoln Savacool
Lansing Waldorf
Lillian Winnifred Wall
John S. Gilston
Nicholas J. Adders
Eugene L. Poindexter
Venora Ella Metlen
Edward Byron
Rosa E. Neidt
Thomas Kelley
Frederick McNimeny
Martha Anna Battman
Lucy Miller Ford
John Obrien
Mack Allen Williams
Catherine Rebich
Ida Lee Peters
Lewis L. Constable
Brown
Margaret Brown
Dillon Bowling Center
Harve A. Stanchfield
Jonathan Doultan Hildreth
Stanley Newton Roberts
John Emil Huber
Albert Carl Robertson
Harold Contway
Edwin Adair Heikkila
Clifford Douglas Carroll
Peter William Rebich
James Leroy Pratt
George Lynn Burt
Harry A. Koontz
Edgar Allmore French
Daniel Jackson Pendergast
Francis A. Gilman
John Sanford Shepherd
Joseph Lakner
Wilbur Squires
Thomas Lisk Meehan
Evert O. Stevens
Norman
Charles Johns
Otto Henry Lohr
James Dwight Harrison
Hans Anderson
James Wesley Fisher
Reese Dunkin
Edwin R. Hilger
John W. Casey
U.S Congress
Dillon Kiwanis Club
Mary Boomer
Shirley Hughes
James Hartwig
Russell Miller
Bulldogs
Billings Poly
Montana Woolgrowers' Association
Missoula
Vernon Carlson
Neema Bates
John Andros
Jo Bonnie Clary
Oscar O. Hall
Flame Steed Hatch
Simon Frank Copa
Firth
Clara Furniss
Basalt
M. Burdette Sayer
Nora Williams
Shelley
Leonal Carter
Tessa Mae Maxwell
Fred Heffner
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