Draft classifications and service updates from local board
Local draft board lists classifications with names such as George Hollis Johnson Walter William French Sidney Jewell Shafer Theodore May Nelson Hood Thomas McPherson Noel Jackson Phillip La Voie LeRoy Zeigner and Donald Hawkins Peterson Hale. Ernest F Pewe promoted to corporal and stationed Camp Huron Midland Texas. Fred R Moore among bombardier navigators candidates at the number one school. Walter Edwards promoted to first lieutenant at Charleston Army Air Base. Bud Carlisle Seabees petty officer on furlough from Providence Rhode Island. Ralph Duffner awarded good conduct medal at Camp Santa Anita California. Please turn to page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hollis Johnson
Walter William French
Sidney Jewell Shafer
Theodore May
Nelson John Hood
Thomas Joseph McPherson
Noel Martin Jackson
Phillip la Voie
LeRoy Mervin Zeigner
Donald Cecil Hawkins
Peter Daniel Peterson
Willard Garnett Hale
Midland Army Air Field
Midland
Texas
Army Air Forces Training Command
Fred R. Moore
Fred L. Moore
Dillon
Walter F. Edwards
Birch Creek CCC
Charleston, S. C., Army Air Base
Pfc
Ralph B. Duffner
Camp Santa Anita
Calif
Five Teams Share Lead After Shuffled Dillon Bowling Standings
In a lively two night shuffle at the Dillon Bowling Center five teams share the top spot with six wins and three losses Laundry remains among the leaders while Winn's and Gosman's drop out of the lead. Texaco posted the high three game series at 2774 as Beaverhead county community efforts shift toward employment and industrial growth themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Laundry
Winn’s
Gosman
Bond
Warner’s
Bond's
Texaco
Infantile Paralysis Fund Drive Reaches $232 Total
Beaverhead County raised 232.50 for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis with events including President's Birthday balls in Dillon and Lima. Of the total, 116.25 supports the national fund and 116.25 stays in Beaverhead. Dorothy Davis, MSU sophomore, serves on the Co-Ed ball committee and hails from Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Davis
Montana State University
Miss Davis
S. E. Davis
S. Dakota
Dillon
Montana
Rainbow Girls, Honor Society
Montana State Normal College
Spur
Delta Gamma Sorority
Beaverhead County
National Foundation For
Beaverhead
F. G. Lyon
National Foundation
Lima
Leo Truax
Home Nursing Class Debuts At Beaverhead High
A Red Cross home nursing course begins at Beaverhead county high school tonight at 7 30 with Mrs J A Sockness in charge. Miss Jean Haynes and Mrs Claudia Faust assist with nutrition and home first aid while several faculty members aid with class work. The course carries no charge and sign ups decide weekly meeting times.
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Red Cross
Beaverhead County High School
J. A. Sockness
Sockness
Jean Haynes
Claudia Faust
A. F. Waldorf
H. E. Andrus
W. J. Bierrum
Elks Plan Activities For Month In Dillon Lodge
Dillon Elks lodge No. 1554 announces February programs highlighted by a large candidate class to be initiated later in the month with district deputy present. A social session will follow the invitation ceremony and members from nearby lodges may attend. Exalted Ruler William Lloyd named Harold Murray Paul Stahl Bernard Williams John W. Walters and E W Johnson to arrange details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Elks Lodge
William Lloyd
Virginia City Lodge
Lloyd
Harold Murray
Paul Stahl
Bernard Williams
John W. Walters
E. W. Johnson
Beavers to Meet Ennis Here Feb 5
Dillon faces Ennis in a key District 16 clash three weeks from Dillon district play. The Beaverhead quint, coached by D L Johnson, seeks to avenge an earlier one point loss at Ennis and closes a busy week with a trip to Butte High. Beavers had defeated Twin Bridges twice after a 28-26 setback to Butte Central.
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Dillon
Ennis
Beavers
Madison County Qaint
D. L. Johnson
Beaverhead
Butte
Butte High
Twin Bridges
Butte Central
Bridges Quint
Boy Scouts Nationwide Observe Week Of Great American Values
More than 1 600 000 Boy Scouts and adult volunteers will observe Boy Scout Week February 8 to 14 marking a renewed emphasis on American values. Leaders and youths pledge that it is great to be American and to serve community and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Thomas store sold to Miss Bertie Mathews in Dillon
Ownership of the Thomas store, long run by Mr and Mrs Thomas, passes to Miss Bertie Mathews who will keep a full stock including magazines books school supplies and novelty goods. Mr Thomas will continue picture framing. the store reopens after weekend renovations and the Thomases will remain in Dillon. Dillon Boy Scouts join 1 600 000 Scouts for Scout Week Feb 8 14 with a court of honor planned Feb 9 and church services Feb 13 at St James Episcopal Church.
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Thomas
C. P. Thomas
Handa
Bertie Mathews
Dillon
Favre Eaton
United States
Board of Review
St. James Episcopal Church
Famous Prophet Says More Winter
The renowned weather prophet Professor Groundhog emerged this morning then retreated into his hole as the sun broke through the clouds making a strong shadow. He predicted six weeks more winter despite some doubters arguing his shadow timing was off. Victory gardeners favoring early sprouts are noted as the skeptics.
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Groundhog
Lincoln's Birthday Dance For February Draft Group
The community hosts a public dance on Lincoln's Birthday February 12 to honor February draft contingent members reporting for pre induction examination February 9 in Butte. The event, sponsored by the local citizens committee, will include service members on leave as guests and align with the Fourth War Loan drive with possible special features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Butte
Citizens’ Committee
Beaverhead County Becomes More Generous in War Loan Drive
Total up to 123466.25 with week purchases shows strong response. W W Hakin is chairman and E W Bo member report Beaverhead’s quota 3294. During the week up to Feb 1 sales reached 84914.25, compared with 38552 in the previous week. Despite progress the county remains well short of its quota with under two weeks to go before Feb 15 closing.
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Beavers County
W. W. Hakins
E. W. Bo
Beaverhead
The
Cour
T Drive
Poindexter Funeral Held Friday in Dillon
John Marvin Poindexter longtime Dillon resident died Tuesday in an Alameda hospital after an operation. He was native of Sturgis Michigan and grew up in Dillon. Funeral services were held Friday at Brundage chapel with Rev W G Lewis officiating and burial in Mountain View cemetery. He worked at State Savings Bank South Side Bank and later American Trust company in Byron and Oakland.
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John Marvin’ Poindexter
Dillon
Alameda
Calif
Kate Poindexter Lynn
John C. Poindexter
Brundage Chapel
W. G. Lewis
St. James Episcopal Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Sturgis
Mich
John Poindexter
Beaverhead County
Butte
State Savings Bank
South Side Bank
American Trust Company
Byron
Oakland
Eliel's honors Francis J. Tonrey after 28 years of service
Francis J. Tonrey, who ended 28 years with Eliel's, was feted by associates and families at a turkey dinner at the J. H. Keenan ranch north of Dillon. Lambert Eliel served as toastmaster and presented a 25 year service pin and a second distinctive gift. A pinochle and chinkerchek session followed with Cleo Chandler high in pinochle and Jane Johnson low. Tonrey recently resigned to devote time to his fur farm near Dillon.
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Francis J. Tonrey
Eliel
J. H. Keenan
Dillon
Lambert Eliel
Mr. Tonney
Eliel’s
Cleo Chandler
Jane Johnson
Tonney
Co op Elects Officers and Trustees
At a stockholders meeting the Electric Cooperative elected F. R. Springer of Jefferson Island as president and re elected Harry San Dillon as secretary treasurer. H. L. Babcock was kept on as manager. Trustees named include F. R. Springer for District 1 Jefferson Island, James M. Woods for District 2 Silver Star, Michael Massa for District 3 Townsend, and W. D. Sandy for District 4 Twin Bridges. District 5 names were listed.
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Electric Cooperative
F. R. Springer
Harry San Dillon
H. L. Babcock
Jefferson Island
James M. Woods
Silver Star
Michael Massa Townsend
W. D Sandy
Twin Bridges
Annual Dillon Hereford Show and Sale Dates Set
October 15 and 16 have been chosen for the Dillon Hereford show and sale. The Montana Futurity may be moved this year. F A Ralston is the event secretary and county agent.
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Dillon
Montana
F. A. Ralston
Blood Plasma Fund Receives Local Donations
Beaverhead county blood plasma drive totals reach $602.34 after recent gifts from Riverside club Dillon Shakespeare club and Jackson Homemakers. Mrs. Fred Woodside reports campaign progress and notes DAR support alongside national efforts purchasing mobile units and donor stations.
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D. A. R. Red Cross
Riverside Club
Jackson Homemakers Club
Jackson
Dillon Shakespeare Club
Beaverhead
Fred Woodside
National Society of the D. A. R
Planning meeting for World Day of Prayer set at Miss Bishop home
The planning committee will meet Friday at 3 PM at 413 S Idaho St. Miss Jean Bishop hosts the gathering to finalize arrangements for the World Day of Prayer observance.
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Jean’ Bishop
S. Idaho St
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Ernest IF. Pewe
Ernest F. Pewe
Br. S.P
Camp Huron
eBud Carlisfe
Navy Seabees
Providence
R. I
Nork-Pile
Armstead
Keglers
Joe White
Dillon Rotary Club
Roselle
Rotary Club
Rotary
Dorthy Davis
Missoula
Wisdom
Elza E. Patrick
Hitler
Red Cross Group
ELKS
Coe Ea
Bertie. Mathews
Scouts of Nation
Quo
Poindexter
California Hospital
Associates
F. J. Tonrey
Eliels
C. E. Blinn
Beaverhead D. A. R
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