Virginia City Players wrap up winter tour in Jackson
Virginia City Players end their 1951 52 winter tour with a Feb 9 Jackson Diamond Bar Inn show plus a smorgasbord. Executive director Larry Barsness said the 10 member troupe began in September touring North Dakota to Idaho and Montana, then head to Virginia City before disbanding for spring. Pace will stay to plan the 1952 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Bar Inn
Jackson
Virginia City
Larry Barsness
the Inn
North Dakota
Wyoming
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Old Stone Barn Playhouse
Barsness
Northwest
Dick Pace
Western Bulldogs edged by Johnson Construction in Bozeman
Western Montana Bulldogs lost 68 62 to Johnson Construction of Bozeman in a tight game. Howard led Western with 19 points while McMahon added 15 and Mulcahey 16 for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Bulldogs
Johnson Construction Quint
Bozeman
Bobcat Vets
Bob Howard
Vets
Howard
McMahon
Mulcahey
Johnson Construction
Barnett
McMhn
Michey
Hammr
Nissen
J.mcck
Alxside
Riechel
M. McCk
Western Montana
Butte School of Mines Quint
Eastern Montana
Curry
Mrs Eunice Sewell Known Dillon Native Dies in Nevada
Mrs Eunice Sewell a Dillon resident for two decades before moving to Elko Nevada died at her home last Thursday Her remains were brought to Dillon for interment She survived by two sons Wayne and Clyde and several grandchildren Funeral services were held Monday at Brundage chapel with Rev E W Goodrick officiating Interment followed at Point of Rocks cemetery Pallbearers named and visiting relatives from Salt Lake City and Elko Nevada participated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Sewell
Madison County
Dillon
Elko
Nev
Sewell
Nevada
Wayne
Clyde
E. W. Goodrick
First Baptist Church
Brundage Chapel
Point of Rocks
E. W. Bond
Fred Kerr
R. D. Boomer
Vivian Thomas
Fielding Graves
Cliff McLaughlin
Wayne Sewell
Richard
Salt Lake City
Clyde Sewell
Clarice and
Marshall
Red Cross Field Representative Visits Dillon Chapter
R H Smith of the American National Red Cross based in Billings visited Dillon to confer with Beaverhead county Red Cross officers on plans for the coming year. He met with Mrs H H Hendren H E Contway W M Stone and other officers and demonstrated the new artificial respiration method to first aid instructors Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Smith
American National Red Cross
Billings
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Red Cross
Mr. Smith
H. H. Hendren
H. E. Contway
W. M. Stone
Gosman Denies Montana GOP Favors Taft
Dillon February report claimed eight Montana delegates would back Taft. George Gosman dismissed the report as erroneous noting delegates aren’t elected until May and no official instruction exists. He cited Eisenhower sentiment and described a split among past conventions. Dan Whetstone cautioned against overstatement while signaling rising Taft support. Eisenhower and Stassen figures plan Montana appearances in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
GOP Central Committee
George Gosman
Montana
Robert Taft
Taft
Republican Central Committee
Taft Gosman
Stussen
Dewey
Eisenhower
Dan Whetstone
Cut ‘Bank Pioneer Press
Stassen
Whetstone
Death Claims John Ross At Home Here
John Ross 75 a longtime Dillon Utah native who moved to this city in 1929 died Thursday morning at his Railroad avenue home after a long illness. He worked for Carl Mast and Pat Phillips helping build early Dillon sidewalks. He is survived by his widow a stepson George Bowring a stepdaughter Mrs Sarah Cunningham both of Dillon and two daughters Mrs R L Walker and Mrs Charles Aldous in Oregon. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the L D S Brundage chapel with interment in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Wells Jack Burwell George Pettit Emil Conger Vic Westergard and Harvey Sorenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ross
Dillon
Railroad Avenue
Utah
Carl Mast
Pat Phillips
Dillon Contractors
George Bowring
Sarah Cunningham
R. L. Walker
Charles Aldous
Oregon
L.D.S
Brundage Chapel
Mountain View Cemetery
Jerry Wells
Jack Burwell
George Pettit
Emil Conger
Vic Westergard
Harvey Sorenson
Father of Mrs W Delaney Dies in Butte After Short Illness
Thomas Bennett a longtime Butte resident died suddenly last Sunday afternoon at his home. He was the father of Mrs Walter Delaney of this city and had visited here on several occasions. Funeral services were held this afternoon under Mount Moriah Lodge No. 24 A F and A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bennett
Butte
Bennett
Walter Delaney
Mount Moriah Lodge No
Dillon Native A. T. Peterson Praised for Many Feats
The Yellowstone News tribute highlights Amos Peterson once a Dillon educator and businessman now in Billings. From a poor ranch boy at Edwall he built Pharmacy and Biology degrees, ran Holliday Furniture, faced a $20 000 flood loss without insurance, then rebuilt his life with grit and self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Peterson
Holliday Furniture Company
Billings
Peterson
Mouod
Edwall
Spokane
Washington State College
University of Colorado
Colfax
Wash
Jefferson County High School
Boulder
Mont
Legislator Tells Rotarians of Montana Restructure
Winfield Page of Mis soula spoke to the Dillon Rotary Club detailing the 1951 Montana legislature’s state reorganization commission and the new eight year term controller office. He described a bipartisan commission, independent controller A M Johnson, and efforts to secure economy and curb federal debt while improving state services. Frank Hazelbaker chaired. guest Eric C Field of Guatemala City attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Page
Montana
Missoula
Dillon Rotary Club
Page
State Reorganization Commission
Commission
House
Elkhorn Ski Run Draws Major Night Crowds
Elkhorn ski run shows growing appeal as night skiing draws large crowds on Fridays with Dick Later noting rising interest among both young and old. Lights lure enthusiasts for Friday nights and Sundays remain busy. Two ski tows operate one for beginners and one for the longer expert course as planners eye an intercity tournament with prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn
Bond Forfeited in Drunk Driving Case
Oliver Chapman failed to appear for trial in police court Monday morning. He forfeited a $150 bond after being arrested Saturday on drunken driving charges and entering an innocent plea. A prior December arrest for the same offense ended in a guilty plea and fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Chapman
Dan Mooney
Oliver
Beaverhead County Tourism Sees Record Interest
In Dillon Montana, Chamber of Commerce reports rising tourist inquiries from many states as 8000 visitors registered at the Beaverhead museum last year. W M Stone says letters flood in about climate population industries history employment housing ranching fishing hunting and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Chamber of Commerce
Montana
Dillon Bank
W. M. Stone
Beaverhead Chamber
Beaverhead
MSC Honor Students Honor Roll List at Fall Quarter
Robert C. Wolf Dillon and Wallace Stocks Jackson named on Montana State College Bozeman honor roll at close of fall quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Wolf
Dillon
Wallace Stocks
Jackson
Montana State College
Bozeman
Physicals Taken For Armed Services Gr Beaverhead County
Beaverhead county selective service secretary J. C. Fuller reports eight registrants underwent physical examinations in Butte last Thursday for induction. Examined were Archie D. Hayden and John K. Carroll of Dillon, Clyde L. Kidd of Wisdom, Rudy W. Shiner of Grant, and four Western Montana College students Ronald P. Lee Thomas W. Miller John D. Alonzo of Hamilton, plus William K. Moir of Mount Vernon Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Fuller
Beaverhead County
Dillon Legionnaires Named to State Committees
Four Dillon members of the American Legion were appointed to standing committees for the current year by Grover C. Schmidt Jr. of Fort Benton state commander. Appointees include W. G. Gilbert Jr chairman of Boys State day V. McCarthy Boys States George Gosman distinguished guests and Paul Temple law and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
American Legion
Veteran Organization
Grover C. Schmidt, Jr
Fort Benton
Legion
W. G. Gilbert
Air Sergeant to Be Transferred to United States
After 15 years in the U S Air Force including 12 overseas James B Atkeson is stationed at Orly Field Paris France and is recommended for transfer to the 125th SAM Arsenal Arlington VA His uncle Sam Ditty of Dillon learned the news The former Dillon man attended Beaverhead County High School and served in World War II flying bombing missions and taking part in the airlift in Germany His wife and daughter accompany him in the Paris sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S Air Force
James B. Atkeson
Orberfield
Paris
France
125Th
SAM Er
College Honor Roll Students Named at Western Montana
Western Montana College of Education announces autumn honor roll recipients led by Ann Flannigan of Butte and George Sveiich of Dillon for straight A grades. The registrar Miss Dorothy Gelhaus lists additional honorees including Fern Bonnell St. Regis Raymond Simon Dillon Marjorie Lane Dillon Joanne Westad Dillon Frank Winkley Fortune Helen Vegter Manhattan Agnes Tenneson East Helena Louise Meeds Armstead Shirley Rehberg Stevensville Christina Long Clinton Dorothy Bridenstine Dillon Clara Claver Helena Shirley Swan Box Elder Jane Gable Dillon Anita Mosby Butte Dan Sweeney Butte Harriet Harrington Missoula Janet Henneberry Dillon Suzanne Thompson Wise River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College of Education
Ann Flannigan
Butte
George Sveiich
Dillon
Dorothy Gelhaus
Fern Bonnell
St. Regis
Raymond Simon
Marjorie Lane
Joanne Westad
Frank Winkley
Fortune
Helen Vegter
Manhattan
Agnes Tenneson
East Helena
Louise Meeds
Armstead
Shirley Rehberg
Stevensville
Christina Long
Clinton
Dorothy Bridenstine
Clara Claver
Helena
Shirley Swan
Box Elder
Jane Gable
Anita Mosby
Dan Sweeney
Harriet Harrington
Missoula
Janet Henneberry
Suzanne Thompson
Wise River
Former Forest Supervisor Visits Dillon
Walter W. Wetzel, ex supervisor of Beaverhead National Forest, spent the week in Dillon from his San Francisco home. He helped secure Beaverhead museum donations and praised the county’s well managed and historical collection of early western relics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter W. Wetzel
Beaverhead National Forest
Dillon
San Francisco
State Bar Sold To Salmon Men
Pete and Ben Schneider formerly of Salmon Idaho took over the management of the State Bar and Lounge last Friday. They purchased the Montana street business from Emerson Hughes who will focus on ranching and hay buncher development while remaining in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Ben Schneider
Salmon
Idaho
Silver Spur
State Bar & Lounge
Montana
Emerson Hughes
Hughes
Beavers Win One Lose Two On Trip Host Saints Friday
Beaver cagers returned from a three game trip at Billings Hardin and Laurel with a win over Hardin and losses to Billings Central and Laurel. Kenison led with 12 points in the Billings game while Allen and Orr added 10 each. The Beavers tied Hardin 39 39 before a 43 41 OT loss. Laurel crushed the Beavers 67 38 as Allen scored 13. The squad raised free throw success from about 40 to 60 percent over the arc, with Denny ankle injury expected to limit him briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
Saints
Beaver Cagers
Billings
Hardin
Laurel
Billings Central
Billings Quint
Jack Kenison
Beaver
Bill Allen
Till Orr
Orr
Dick Denny
Bill Thomas
Robert Romers
Tom Orr
Hardin Bulldogs
Denny
Allen
Kenison
T. Orr
Thomas
Romers
Beavers-Laurel
Laurel Locomotives
Romers’ O
Ton Orr
B. Orr
Dillon
Bu Laurel
Clayter Sehualy
Anaconda Central
Anaconda
Scott's Capers
Tywands Bombers
Whitehall
Sheridan
Twin Bridges
Red Lodge
Scott
Laurel and
Roundup
Big Timber
Beaverhead Group to Attend Bozeman Rural Meet
Beaverhead County will be well represented at the district rural progress conference in Bozeman Thursday and Friday. Attendees include Alex Christie Arnold Benson Arthur Christensen and several local residents. Reports from the district and a Beaverhead survey of 25 years of rural life will be presented with recommendations for improved agriculture and rural living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Rural Progress
Bozeman
Alex Christie
Arnold Benson
Arthur Christensen
A Bergeson
Parker Scott
Mopgie Bryan
John Laden
Ruth Ann Brown
Darwin Peterson
Jack Scott
John Hubbard
Warren Kunkel
EK. W Goodrick
Henry Mikkelson
Montana
Beaverhead
Golf Meeting at City Hall Thursday Night
Dillon Country club members meet in the city hall council chamber at 7 30 p m on Thursday. Paul Puyear president calls the gathering to elect officers and discuss the season program and improvement plans for the course and clubhouse. The nine hole course has drawn summer activity and social events for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Country Club
Paul Puyear
Council
Puyear
Galloping Ghost Towns highlighted in Family Circle
Family Circle’s February issue features Charlie Bovey’s two projects Virginia City and Old Town at the North Montana state fairgrounds. Clifton Abbott profiles Bovey as a collector with a passion for old things and traces Virginia City’s history from discovery to museum state. Ray Manley’s photos showcase local models including Mrs. LaRue Smith Jr. Mrs. William Graham Mrs. Chalmer Moe Walter Tilton and Harry Stiffler the Old Town caretaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Bovey
Virginia City
Old Town
Montana State Fairgrounds
Family Circle
Clifton Abbott
Bovey
Ray Manley
Western Ways
Phoenix
Ariz
LaRue Smith
William Graham
Chalmer Moe
Walter Tilton
Harry Stiffler
Conservationist Speaker in Jackson On Farm Training Meeting
Max Hughes district soil conservationist from Three Forks will speak on Soil Conservation the Benefits to Farmers and Setting Up a District at the On Farm Training meeting in the Jackson 1.0.C.F. hall at 8 p m on Wednesday February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max. Hughes
Three Forks
Jackson 1
Same Directors Are Named by Water Users
The annual meeting of Water Users Irrigation company stock holders re elected all officers and directors for 1952. Officers include Ray D. Martinell president Roscoe Cornell vice president B A Risley secretary treasurer and Henry Fitter Bernard R Williams FE R Gleed Oscar Gravely C F Petersen Pascal Bimat and John Briggs as directors. Bonded indebtedness stood at 16300 after 1951 retirements with 230445 total assets and a 150000 dam site reserve. The Lima dam damper reports water depth over 36 feet, signaling ample supply for 1952 irrigation season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Users Irrigation Company
Ray D. Martinell
Roscoe Cornell
B. A. Risley
Henry Fitter
Bernard R. Williams
FE. R. Gleed
Oscar Gravely
C. F. Petersen
Pascal Bimat
John Briggs
Lima
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Cross Field
Gosman
GOP
W. Delaney
Yellowstone News
A. T. Peterson
Rotarians
MSC
Dillon Legionnaires
United States
City Hall
C. Bovey
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!