Service Men Classifications by Local Board February 6 1945
List of classifications for local draft board selections with names and statuses such as 1-A 2-A and 2-B. Mentions individuals like Raymond A Peterson Billie Ewing Watters Melborne Jackson and others. Notes Captain H F Brundage promotion in England and further reports from KGIR Butte and Dillon connections. Includes Armstead registrant Robert Hildreth and George Martin on furlough with local Dillon ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie E. Couch
Herman Soll
Chester W. Buckingham
Jesse C. Roberts
Raymond A. Peterson
Walter M. Hungate
Arthur C. Sorum
George L. McBride
James A. Pierce
Billie Ewing Watters
Sterling A. Peterson
Melborne L. Jackson
William H. Hobaugh
Eurnice G. Farrell
Willy Pedersen
Dillon Man Missing Over Italy
Second Lieutenant Clyde J. Casterline twenty two of Dillon is reported missing in action over Italy since January twenty first. He piloted a P forty seven Thunderbolt and completed his twenty fifth mission before writing the timely letter home. He served in the Fighting Forty Seventh under Colonel Phil Cochran. Casterline enlisted February twenty six nineteen forty three and was commissioned April fifteen nineteen forty four in Phoenix Arizona. He went overseas in October and is a Beaverhead county high school graduate. He was married August sixteenth to Betty Sue Crow of Dillon now living in Galveston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde J. Casterline
C. M. Casterline
Dillon
Italy
War Department
Phil Cochrane
Lt. Casterline
Army Air Corps
Phoenix
Arizona
Beaverhead County
Vaughn-Ragsdale
Betty Sue -Crow
Galveston
Texas
Anchorage Challenged Dillon Elks in Televised Bowling Match
From Alaska comes a challenge to the Dillon Elks bowling team a telegraphic match set for Sunday February 25 with total scores exchanged by wire and individual results by air mail Jud Brundage a former Dillon man leads the Anchorage bowlers in defiance while Southwestern Montana Elks form the rival squad the match to be staged despite the late organization of the Alaska team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Alaska
Dillon Elks
Dillon
Jud Brundage
Montana
Elks
Memorial services announced for Beaverhead soldiers
Special memorial services will honor Edward Byron Orr and Roy O. Hansen of Beaverhead County at St James Episcopal Church Friday at 2 30 pm Rev Lewis D Smith to preside Orr was killed in action in Germany January 21 six days after receiving the Silver Star Hansen listed as missing in the Philippines after Corregidor fall Also noted a burglary at Farmers Union Trading plant with $86 missing after forced office door entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union Trading Company
Elza Patrick
Bud Gransberg
Gransberg
Edward Byron Orr
Roy O. Hansen
Beaverhead County
St. James Episcopal Church
Lewis D. Smith
Sgt. Orr
Germany
Pfc. Hansen
Philippines
Corregi
Beaverhead Native George M. Gosman Named State Senator
George M. Gosman was appointed by the county board of commissioners to fill the uncompleted term of the late Thomas E. Gilbert. He will serve through the 1947 legislative session and any interim terms called by the governor. Gosman is a former Montana American Legion commander with service on national and state committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Gosman
Beaverhead
County Board of Commisioners
Thomas E. Gilbert
Gilbert
Montana
California buyer acquires 380 Hereford cows in Montana deal
Clifford B. Robertson of Los Angeles purchased 380 head of pure bred cows and 56 heifer calves from the A Bayers Hereford Ranch in Twin Bridges Montana. The calves, sired by Prince Diamond Evan Mischief Onward Advance and Select Domino, were noted as uniform and high quality. Robertson operates a desert ranch and a large Montana operation with 1500 to 2500 Herefords. Also bought were three bulls from Curtice Herefords Ranch in Stevensville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Bridges
Mont
Clifford B. Robertson
Los Angeles
Calif
Bayers Hereford Ranch
Prince Diamond
Evan Mischief
Onward Advance
Robertson
Montana
California
Curtice Herefords
Stevensville
Conservation program for year set by War Food Administration
The 1945 Agricultural Conservation Program aims to support farmers in war production while expanding long-term soil-building and erosion-control practices. N E Dood notes soil loss rose during the war as output increased. officials say 1944 saw record conservation efforts but deeper work is needed to restore productivity. Forestry practices are reinstated and fertilizer use to boost soil productivity and nutrition is emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Food Administration
N. E. Dood
AAA
Dodd
Speaker at Dillon Rotary dinner on physical education for women
Beaverhead high school librarian Mrs. Claudia Faust addressed the Dillon Rotary Club on women’s physical education stressing health, character, social service, and active student participation. She linked home economics, vocational guidance, and girls’ PE to broader school plans and club athletics. In other Dillon news, the Montana House killed a bill to abandon the State Normal college at Dillon and transfer Warm Springs patients to the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
D. L. Johnson
Henry Ruppel
Twin ‘Bridges
William Evans
Sheridan
Montana State Normal College
Beaverhead County High
Fred Honeychurch
Jean Stamm
Bernice Gleed
Bruce
Claudia Faust
Beaverhead County
Dillon Rotary Club
Faust
Montana House of Representatives
State Normal College
State Hospital
Warm Springs
Legislature adjourns for Sen. Gilbert in mourning in Helena
The 29th Legislature paused Friday to honor the late Sen. Tom Gilbert of Beaverhead as tributes from colleagues followed his death in Dillon. Senators recalled his amiable nature and respected service while Gov. Ford expressed the state would feel the loss of the longtime lawmaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Senate
Tom Gilbert
Beaverhead
Dillon
Sherman Smith
Tom
Sam C. Ford
Gilbert
Lincoln Day Program by Beaverhead Republican Women
The Beaverhead Republican Women present a Lincoln Day program Monday night February 12 at the Lutheran church. Ruth Lb Kunkel of Anaconda reviews John Scott’s Behind the Urals and a tribute to Abraham Lincoln is given by County Attorney Lew D Brundage. Coffee and cake follow. tickets are on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Republican Women's Club
Lutheran Church
Ruth Lb. Kunkel
Anaconda
S. E. Whitworth
John Scott
The
Urals
Magnitogorsk
Abraham Lincoln
Lew D. Brundage
Republican Club
Club
Ways and
Earl Opp
Lambert Eliel
Beavers Prepare for Butte Central Clash on Home Court
Dillon Beavers with 18 games and one loss prepare for a return meeting with Butte Central Maroons, who beat them 43 28 in the earlier encounter. Johnson's squad seeks revenge as they ride a five game winning streak and aim to overturn second place in Class A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Beavers
Dillon
Butte Central
Cage
Butte
Maroons
Dillon Quint
Clancy Johnson
Dillion
Ennis
Whitehall
Senator Thomas E Gilbert Dies at Home in Dillon
State Senator Thomas E. Gilbert longtime Beaverhead County lawyer and legislator died Friday at 2 10 am at his Dillon home. The heart attack followed pneumonia and came after a recent legislative session visit. Born Feb 5 1889 in Wickes he served as Beaverhead County attorney and was elected to the Montana Senate in 1940 and 1944. He studied at the University of Michigan law school and served in World War I before resuming law practice in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Gilbert
Beaverhead County
Helena
Gilbert
Senate
Senator Gilbert
Wickes
Jefferson County
John R
Jane Ann Gilbert
Helena Mining and Reductions Company
Beaverhead Valley
Dillon
Montana State Normal College
University of Michigan Law School
Columbia University
American Legion
Byron Orr Killed in Action in Germany
Byron Orr of Dillon was killed in action in Germany on January 21, six days after receiving the Silver Star for gallantry in action. He served with a bazooka and demolition squad of the Third Army and had seen action in Metz and the Saar during his overseas service since last October. Hone name Hap Orr was widely known in Beaverhead County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Set
Byron Orr
Dillon
Germany
Alice Hansen Orr
War Department
Orr
Third Army
Metz
Saar
Set. Orr
Beaverhead County
Hap
Former Dell Matron Cora Ben Crawford Dies in California
Mrs. Cora Ben Crawford, 67, longtime Beaverhead County resident, died last Saturday at her daughter’s home in Hydesville, California. Funeral planned Friday at 2 PM in Blackfoot Idaho with Bishop Richard Yancey presiding. Born February 20, 1878, in Burlington Junction Missouri, she lived in Dell, Blackfoot, and later California. husband Charles Edward Crawford died in 1941. Survived by three daughters Maude Crawford, Emma May, Magdelene Wilcox. three sons Leslie, Robert, Clifford. 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Ben Crawford
Beaverhead County
John Wilcox
Hydesville
Calif
Blackfoot
Idaho
Second Ward
Richard Yancey
Riverton L. D. S. Ward
Crawford
Burlington Junction
Missouri
A. P. Hungate
Glendale
Montana
Charles Edward Crawford
Dell
Maude Crawford
Emma May
Muskegon
Mich
Magdelene Wilcox
Leslie Crawford
Wagan, Ida
Robert Crawford
Clifford Crawford
Dillon Man Installed RAM Grand Chaplain
The Rev. Lewis D. Smith of St. James Episcopal church was installed as grand chaplain of the Royal Arch Masons of Montana at Dillon chapter No. 8. J. Sidney Carkect of Butte, grand high priest, officiated. Royal Arch Masons from Beaverhead Madison Silver Bow counties attended. Matt Telin led as high priest and the Royal Arch degree was conferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis D. Smith
St. James Episcopal Church
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Montana
Dillon
Masonic Hall
J. Sidney Carkect
Butte
Mr. Smith
Grand Lodge
Matt Telin
Beaverhead
Madison Silver Bow
Ned Saunders
A. A. Schroeder
E. C. Luebben
Certificate Awarded to Girls for March of Dimes Campaign
Beaverhead county high school girls assisting with the March of Dimes drive for infantile paralysis fund in January received merit certificates. They collected nearly $170 during tag week under Mrs. W. Winsel and Ethel Andersen, with workers Fay Burrell, Shirley Camp, Donna Carrigan, Pat Carrigan, Janet Curry, Elveretta Wenger, Dorothy Tyre, Marcia Warner, Verda Howard, Margotes Morsé, Shirley Stocker, Jean Hilstead, Dorothy Newnes, Barbara Ralston, Peggy Smith, Joanne Shei Leah Johnson, Winibelmis and Sylvia Christensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
W. Winsel
Ethel Andersen
Fay Burrell
Shirley Camp
Donna Carrigan
Pat Carrigan
Janet Curry
Elveretta Wenger
Dorothy Tyre
Marcia Warner
Verda Howard
Margotes Morsé
Shirley Stocker
Jean Hilstead
Dorothy Newnes
Barbara’ Ralston
Peggy Smith
Joanne She
Leah Johnson
Winibelmis
Sylvia Christensen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert William Hildreth
Armstead
Selective Service Office
H. F. Brundage
England
H. M. Brundage
France
William Ballard
KGIR
151St Ordance Battalion
Norma Ballard
Charlotte Ballard
Pfe
George Martin
Roswell
N. Y
George Harrison
Daril Weaver
Don C. Gilbert
Army Transport Command
Burma
George
Clyde Casterline
George V.gosman
Nar
District 16
Bayers Herefords
Rotary
Sen
Colleagues Moura
County Club
Butte Quintere
Cora Ellen Crawford
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