Vigilante Electric Cooperative Meeting Draws Large Crowd
The Vigilante Electric Cooperative held a well attended meeting last Friday at St James guild hall with 102 members registered and over 200 attending. Ladies of St James guild served lunch while coffee and doughnuts were offered to visitors. President C E Blinn led the business session as annual elections reinstated Blinn as president Gleed as vice president and Wheat as secretary. An exhibit with guides literature and contests greeted guests before the reception area where prizes donated by Dillon were displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigilante-Electric Cooperative
St. James’ Guild
Ladies of
St. James Guild
Pres. C. E. Blinn
Howard Babcock
C. E. Blinn
E. R. Gleed
Herbert Wheat
Secut Lie Cs
Dillon
Rimel Awarded Lake Forrest Scholarship at Missoula
Evelyn Rimel Missoula county high School guidance instructor received the $2000 Lena Lake Forrest scholarship from the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs. She plans to study vocational guidance for girls in the United States and use the research for a Syracuse University PhD thesis, possibly taking a one year leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn .Rimel
Missoula County
Lena Lake Forrest
National Federation of Business & Professional Women’s Clubs
D. H. Beary
United States
Syracuse University
Syracuse
N. Y
University
University of Hawaii
University of Southern California
Oregon State College
Berkeley
University of California
MHS
Montana
Plains
Victor
Beaverhead County High School
Dillon
Hillsboro Union High School
Hillsboro
Ore
Dillon Gunner Among State's Top Three Trap Shooters
Herman Peterson of Dillon Clarence Talcott of Twin Bridges and Ellsworth Cragholm of Dillon are listed among Montana's top trap shooters for 1949 in a Sports Afield release by trap and skeet editor Jimmy Robinson. Peterson led with 9740 points for 3,500 birds and is eyed for the all American team, while Talcott placed fifth and Cragholm eighth in state standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Peterson
Dillon
Clarence Talcott
Twin Brides
Ellsworth Cragholm
Montana
Jimmy Robinson
Sports Afield Magazine
Arnold Riegger
Seattle
Sports Afield
Montana Nimrods
Robinson
Peterson
Twin Bridges
Ellsworth i
Dillon Resident Catherine Ross Dies at 92 in Mountain Home
Catherine Ross, 92, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Fred Bennett in Mountain Home Idaho. Born June 7 1857 in Nova Scotia she lived in Hecla Argenta and later Dillon. She leaves a daughter son in law William D Ross and J T Ross Jr a son and a grandson in Seattle. Services by the Christian Science church will be held in Brundage chapel with pallbearers George Gosman Bernard Williams Eugene Bond Walter Shafer Arthur Kunselman Walter Stamm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Ross
Fred Bennett
Mountain Home
Idaho
Ross
Nova Scotia
Hecla
Argenta
J. T. Ross
Margaret Ross
Mizpah
William D. Ross
Los Angeles
J. T. Ross, Jr
Seattle
Thomas W. Ross
Christian Science Church
Brundage Chapel
Bennett
Dillon
George Gosman
Bernard Williams
Eugene Bond
Walter Shafer
Arthur Kunselman
Walter Stamm
P. M. A. Officials Attend State Meet in Missoula
Eugene Bennett secretary and Luther Smith chairman of Beaverhead county P M A travel to Missoula for the annual B M A conference. They will study price support programs acreage allotments the agricultural conservation program and county administrative problems before returning to Dillon Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Bennett
Luther Smith
Beaverhead County
Missoula
Bennett
Mr. Smith
Dillon
Beavers Pull Sizzler From Sheridan Quint
Beavers rally from behind to beat Sheridan 41 to 34 in the final period as Bob Rouse nets nine points and Sam Davis adds 12. Sheridan led 14 to 4 after one quarter and 29 to 20 in the third, but Beavers surge in the fourth seals the win. Local prep notes include Davis scoring 25 combined with Ed Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
Sheridan
Panthers
Ed Thompson
Ed Davis
Tezek
Doug Elser
Bob Rouse
McKenzie
Don Elser
Tezak
Steiner
Branch
Sam Davis
White
Thompson
Rouse
Dennis
Kenison
Jones
Hie Cacaa
Book Review by Anaconda Woman in Dillon
Mrs. E L Kunkel of Anaconda will present a Lloyd Douglas novel review The Big Fisherman in Dillon Tuesday evening February 7 at 730 at the Methodist church The Tuesday Niters sponsor and all are invited A share of proceeds goes to the March of Dimes polio fund committee chair Mrs Clifton McLaughlin announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Kunkel
Anaconda
Dillon
Lloyd Douglas
Tuesday Niters Club
Methodist Church
March of Dimes Polio Fund
Clifton McLaughlin
Mezzo-Soprano Nan Merriam to Sing in Dillon Concert
Nan Merriam American mezzo soprano will perform in the Dillon Community Concert at the high school auditorium Thursday February 2 at 8 30 p m This season marks her second appearance with the association She has a storied career including NBC contract Toscanini selections and a National Federation of Music Clubs prize win in 1943
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
National Federation of Music Clubs
NBC
Arturo Toscanini
Nan
Young People's Service Sunday at Presbyterian Church
Nationwide observance at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning at 11 o clock. Westminster Fellowship conducts with town and college participants. Youth choir provides music and talks highlight current Christian work by young people. Public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Westminster Fellowship
Beaverhead County High Honors 7 Earn 4.0 Winter Quarter
Seven students named to the Beaverhead County High School honor roll for winter quarter posted perfect grade point averages. The group includes three seniors, two juniors, and two freshmen with a 4.0 rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Concert for Polio Drive Highlights Local Talent
The concert Sunday afternoon featured the High School Girls' Glee Club the WMC E Chorus and soloists from B C H S Missoula performers Patricia McFadden Madison Vick and Mariam Lenn. County Polio Chairman Don Smith spoke during intermission outlining March of Dimes efforts and thanking attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C.H.S
W.M.C.E
University
March of Dimes
High Schol
Missoula
Patricia McFadden
Madison Vick
Mariam Lenn
Don Smith
Atvenaure
Und
Farm Bureau plans special meeting and gala event
Beaverhead County Farm Bureau board met at City Hall with Art Bay as president and Norma Downing as secretary. Arnold Benson reported on a Riverside unit clean up and road mapping project with county commissioners and Rural volunteer fire dept. A gala on February 21 features Harry Bryson as speaker and a pot-luck lunch and square dancing contest with Bozeman trip for winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County Farm Bureau Board of
Council
City Hall
Art Bay
Norma Downing
Dale Metlen
George Gleed
Norman Downing
Carl Benson
Arnold Benson
Kenneth Eliason
Riverside
Bureau
Charles Brenner
Joe Carroll
Harry Bryson
Director of
Field Services
American Farm Bureau
Bozeman
The
Dimes Dance At City Hall For Polio Benefit
Shuffle lovers enjoyed three bands at the Polio benefit dance in City Hall last Saturday. Music Makers included Tandy Hale Regina Melton Amos Elliott Ken Downing Noel Kay Lloyd Mundy Bernadine Rebish Alice Hren Walter Featherly Beverly George Ruth Ann Brown Norman Downing Chester Downing George Brown Dan Henneberry Paul Stahl Regina Melton. Prizes from local stores honored winners Jack Rector Lois Ellwood Hans Anderson and Jimmy Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Tandy Hale
Regina Melton
Amos Elliott
Ken Downing
Noel Kay
Lloyd Munday
Bernadine Rebish
Alice Hren
Walter Featherly
Beverly George
Ruth
Ann Brown
Norman Downing
Chester Downing
George Brown
Dan Henneberry
Paul Stahl
State Leader to Visit Dillon for Food Leaders Training
Miss Mary Loughead the state nutritionist will be in Dillon February 8 to train home demonstration project leaders in foods. The meeting takes place at the City Library from 10 30 until 3 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Loughead
Dillon
Western routs Carroll in conference clash
Western Montana College of Education Bulldogs beat Carroll College 78 to 55 to extend their conference lead. John McMahon scored 18 points and Ben Harrison 15 as Allan Weeks missed the game with an ankle issue. Dennehy led Carroll with 15 points, Byrne added 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulldogs
Carroll College
Carroll
Flynn
Western Cagers
Mentor Straugh
W.M.C.E
Allan Weeks
John McMahon
Ben Harrison
High Carroll Cager
Dennehy
Byrne
Skelly
Conroy
Schladweiller
K. Skelly
Ryan
Christenson
Kelly
Weaver
Robert Bradford to Speak at Western
Robert Bradford recounts his life from Nazi persecution to discovering he was not a Jew and will discuss tolerance and freedom in a talk at the WMC E auditorium on Wednesday February 1 at 8 00 p m admission is free and open to townspeople
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Gestapo
Robert Bradford
W.M.C.E
Breslau
Germany
Bradford
Peggy Sutherland Appears in Recital At Butte
Peggy Lou Sutherland daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Sutherland sang soprano arias Qui la Vace and Vien Diletto from Bellinis I Puritani in a Sunday recital by Phyllis Wolfe vocal pupils at St Johns Episcopal Guild hall Butte accompanist was Mrs Frances Birge of Philipsburg Both students attend WMCE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Lou Sutherland
Warren Sutherland
Phyllis Wolfe
Butte
St. John’s Episcopal Guild Hall
Butte Skiers Win Elkhorn Tourney
The grand larceny trial of State of Montana versus Charles Rosetti ended with a not guilty verdict after 90 minutes of deliberation at 2 15 p m. Rosetti was charged with stealing a whiteface bull from Parke Taylor on December 9 1948 to replace an animal lost on the Taylor ranch. The verdict removes criminal liability but does not affect a civil action over ownership of the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Montana
Charles Rosetti
Rosetti
Parke Taylor
Taylor Ranch
Lee Brown Summoned at Vet Hospital
Harry Lee Brown aged 62 died at Fort Harrison on Saturday January 28. Born in Salina Kansas he moved to Beaverhead County with his parents in 1896 to ranch. A noted horseman he rode in many rodeos and was active in Beaverhead Post 20 American Legion with services conducted by the Legion. Pallbearers named Norman Jovitt Lester Kurtz J C Fuller Carl Robinson Richard Burns and Thomas Arthur. He is survived by a brother Ansie Brown Dillon two sisters Mrs Norman Holden Dillon and Mrs Ethel Barker Monrovia California and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lee Brown
Fort Harrison
Mr. Brown
Salina
Kansas
Beaverhead County
Charles Brown
Beaverhead
American Legion
Brundage Chapel
Legion
Norman Jovitt
Lester Kurtz
J. ¢. Fuller
Carl Robinson
Richard Burns
Thomas Arthur
Ansie Brown
Dillon
Norman Holden
Ethel Barker
Monrovia
Calif
County School Administrators Meet for State Workshop
Montana county school superintendents gather at Eastern Montana College of Education Billings for a three week workshop. Forty two of fifty six counties represented as state superintendent Mary Condon notes staffing shortages and increased work burden. Christine Opp of Beaverhead County attends the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Condon
Eastern Montana College of Education
Billings
Montana
Miss Condon
Lillian L. Peterson
Christine Opp
Beaverhead County
Elks Observe Past Rulers Night in Dillon Lodge
Elks Lodge No. 1554 held Past Exalted Rulers Night in the 1.0.C.F. hall with PERs occupying all chairs led by Harold Murray and William Lloyd. John Walters received a 25 year pin from Frank Venable of Butte Lodge 240 as three candidates Jack Brenner Dan Carpita and John Markovich were initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
E. Lodge No. 1554
C.F. Hall
Pers
Harold Murray
William Lloyd
Frank O’keefe
Harry Tash
John Walters
Esquire
Dave Hier
Tyler
Philip Lovell
Elkhorn Winter Tournament Crowns Ski Winners
Ski fans enjoyed perfect conditions at Elkhorn for the 1949 1950 winter tournament. Jim Finlen of Butte won Class B with the White Stag trophy, Marvin Griffiths of Butte took Class C, Bob Burke of Butte won the Junior trophy, and Leslie Ann Lind of Butte claimed the Women’s Evelyn Haight trophy for the second year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn
Marshall Harvey
Dillon
Jim Finlen
Butte
Marvin Griffiths
Larry Redmond
Bob Smith
Bob Burke
Bob Lenz
Leslie Ann Lind
Evelyn Haight
Senior Gives Rotary Talk At Dillon High School
Dillon Rotary Club meets with Jack Rees presiding. Casper resident Beryl Terman introduced. Miss Anna Jane Caldwell discusses music appreciation and group collaboration. Recording of Romulo Austin dialogue aired as VFW prize fundraiser aids a World War II memorial project and a six year foreign student scholarship plan gains unanimous Rotary support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rotary Club
Jack Rees
Beryl Terman
Casper
Wyoming
Joe White
Fred Bridenstine
Chamber of Commerce
Museum
W.M.C.E
Bill Straugh
Montana
College Court
Anna Jane Caldwell
B.c.hls
Miss Merriman
Carlos P. Romulo
Philipine
General Assembly of
UN S
Warren R. Austin
U. S
Rotary International
Philco
VFW
Sheldon E. Davis
Dillon Rotary Group
48 More License Plates Issued to Date Than in 49
County Treasurer Alice Orr reports higher early year sales of plates and permits than 1949 up to February 1. Vehicle plates sold include 840 passenger car plates versus 792 last year, 550 truck plates versus 463, and 1860 drivers licenses versus 1656, with February 1 the legal deadline and a state period extending to February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Orr
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Lake Forrest
Dillon High School
Dillon Gunner
Hecla and
STATE
Sizzler
Sheridan Quint
Beaver B’s
Nan Merriam
Young People’s Service
Davis
Sam
Nora Jean
Hendren
Charles
Hubbard
Shirlee
Caldwell
Anna Jane
Frances
Ceee
Eddie
Lane
Marjorie
Megquier
Bonnie
Goodfellow, Darlene
Pilon
Roscoe
Wenger
Mary Jo
Hovren
Jodn
Blackburn
Claire
Brown
Elizabeth
Hildreth, Ray
Lloyd
Jackson
Martin
Clemon
George Ou
Hren
Alice
Giudici
Bobbie Jean
Lium
Ulz
Barclay
Stubban
Sandra
McFadden
Carolyn
Conover
Mary Ellen
Noreen Eeeeensensen
Car. Mn
Saeeeeeen
National Field Service
Dimes
Hilltoppers
Western
Peggy Sutherland
Lee Brown
VET Hospital
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