Beaverhead County Commissioners Appoint High School Board Members
In regular session February 3 1936 Beaverhead county Montana board appointed J H Gilbert W S Tash and Pearl I Smith to two year terms on the high school board. R M Barrett James N Mansfield and C C Blinn were reappointed for one year terms. Alice C Olmsted and Miss May Sprinkle retained on the examination board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
J. H. Gilbert
W. 8S. Tash
Pearl I. Smith
R. M. Barreett
James N. Mansfield
CC. E. Blinn
Alice C. Olmsted
May Sprinkle
High School Guest Speaker on Women’s Status at Rotary
Miss Violet Eastman of Beaverhead County High School addressed the Dillon Rotary Club, tracing women's rights from early eras to a vocal present. She cited social handicaps in certain professions, highlighted home making as essential work, noted legal inequities in family property, and described related social conditions, with additional sketches by the Kampus Kadets from the Normal College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Eastman
Beaverhead County
Dillon Rotary Club
Eastman
Rho
Mrs Roberts Claimed in California
Mrs Margaret J Roberts formerly of Dillon died last Wednesday at her home in Alhambra California after a long illness She was a native of Ohio born 67 years ago She came to the Dillon community about 40 years ago living on a ranch near Dillon Her husband the late William Roberts was a prominent Beaverhead Valley rancher The body was brought to Dillon and the funeral held Monday afternoon at Brundage chapel The Rev J A Meeke officiated and interment was in Mountain View Cemetery Mrs Roberts son William and his wife of Salt Lake City attended the services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret J. Roberts
Dillon
Alhambra
Calif
Ohio
William Roberts
Beaverhead
Brundage Chapel
J. A. Meeke
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Mountain View Cemeery
Auxiliary Monthly Meeting Highlights February Talk
The American Legion Auxiliary met February 10 at city hall with presiding president Mrs. F. G. Lyon. Helena visitor Mrs. Crockett spoke on tuberculosis. Papers on Americanism and National Defense were read by Miss Stickney and Mrs. O’Leary. A post-meeting program at Mrs. Lyon’s home featured Polish costumes and a flag knowledge contest won by Mrs. Jeppson. Music by Mrs. Nellie Poole marked the holiday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
City Hall
F. G. Lyon
Lyon
Marion de Ladd
Jeppson
Nellie Poole
Beaverhead 4 H Club Schedules Dance After Meeting
Beaverhead Livestock 4 H club met Friday Feb 7 at the Hermann ranch with county agent Mr Williams presenting the club charter and noting plans for higher degree charters. Members discussed a March 7 dance and approved Savannah singing as a feature.
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Beaverhead
Hermann Ranch
Williams
A S Gilbert Dies After Long Illness in Dillon
Beav erhead and Madison county rancher A S Gilbert died Friday night after a long illness. Born in Butte June 28 1883 he was a Beaverhead high school graduate and later managed Gilbert Livestock in Madison County. Survived by Naomi Gilbert widow of St Bernard La son Norman 8 Gilbert Jr two sisters and three brothers funeral set for 2 pm at St James Episcopal church with interment in Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Gilbert
Beaverhead
Madison County
Butte
John R
Jane Anne Gilbert
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Montana
Gilbert Livestock Company
Naomi Gilbert
St. Bernard
Gilbert Jr
Louisiana State University
Mia. Zetta Gosman
Minnie G. LeKander
Chicago
J. H
W. G
Thomas E. Gilbert
St. James Episcopal Church
H. N. Tragitt
Mountain View Cemetery
Lincoln Birthday Day Closures Quiet Dillon County
Dillon banks county offices and the state liquor store close today in observance of Lincoln's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Banks
Lincoln
Beaverhead County Debt Drops in Annual Report
The Beaverhead county annual report from the state examiner shows debt decrease and a finding that the county is in good financial condition. Recommendations are made to maintain solid finances as the year closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
State Examiner
The
Examiner
Exalted Rulers Night Observed By Dillon Elks
The Dillon Elks lodge held past exalted rulers night at the Odd Fellows hall. Attendees included Terry Browning B L Poin Dexter J Leonard Innes John T Orr BE W Johnson and Francis Gelhaus. Exalted ruler Lee Hoerning opened the meeting and Frank Venable of Butte praised past leaders. A dancing party followed with refreshments by Harold Murray Frank O Keefe and Matt Reis and music by Don's dance band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Elks Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Dhairy
Terry Browning
B. Ll. Poindexter
J. Leonard Innes
John T. Orr
Be, W. Johnson
Francis Gelhaus
Lee Hoerning
Frank Venable
Butte
Lodge
Harold Murray
Frank O’keefe
Matt Reis
Elke Quartet
Dale Metlen
Dave Hier
Warren Stone
Paul Bramsman
Don
Boy Scouts Mark Their 26th Anniversary
Dillon Boy Scouts celebrate 26th anniversary with events across the week. Friday opened with school good-turn day, field day postponed due to cold weather, and Sunday church day at the Methodist church. Prof. Lee R. Light spoke on Lincoln, while a board of review met to advance Scouts. A father and son banquet was planned for tonight at the Methodist church parlors and next Saturday February 16 the regular field day will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Methodist Church
Lee R. Light
Lincoln
Board of Review
Sea Scout Troop
Beav erhead Legion Banquet At Andrus Hotel
Beaverhead post of the American Legion plans a banquet at the Andrus hotel tomorrow night at seven. The post reports a historic membership high as about 100 bonus applications have been filed. Officers will process applications. Lima event postponed by health authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
American Legion
Andrus Hotel
George R. Baker
Lima
Legion
Bulldogs Lose Conference Lead to Mines in Close Loss
Montana Normal's Bulldogs fell 27-21 to Butte School of Mines, dropping from the conference lead after a back-and-forth second half. Normal had led 10-9 at half. Bilant led Normal scorers while Poole and Freebourn led Mines. A rematch is set in Dillon next Friday night.
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Montana Normal
Bulldogs
Butte School of Mines
Billings Poly
Eastern Normal
Normal
Mines
Dillon
Bilant
Poole
Freebourn
Beaverhead County High School
S .Beavers
Bt Peters
Anaconda
Twin Bridges
Cashmore
The
Beavers
Nacoinda
Miss Phelps to Represent Normal College at MSU Inauguration
Miss Ruth Phelps a senior from Deer Lodge has been chosen by the student activity committee to represent Montana State Normal College at the February 17 inauguration of Dr. George Finlay Simmons as president of the University of Montana in Missoula. She is an honor student active in music dramatics assembly and college life and has served longest on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Phelps
Deer Lodge
Montana State Normal College
George Finlay Simmons
University of Montana At
Missoula
Miss Phelps
Genera Normal College
Norman College
Maynete
Abraham
Lee R. Light
Mise Irene Ba
Mr Club
Fight card set for February 11 in Dillon at Dart's hall
Dillon boxing fans await a fast night as Jack Mc Lenegan of Butters challenges Louie Bell of the CCC camp at Birch Creek. The event features multiple bouts including Burgess versus Reichie and Hoffman versus Sweich, with several CCC and Dillon fighters slated to compete.
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Dillon Fight
Jack McLenegan
Butters
Louie Bell
CCC
Birch Creek
Dart’s Hall
Dillon Boxing Club
Bell
Dillon
McLenégan
Clarence Burgess
Buz Reichie
Bob Hoffman
Cowboy Sweich
Jim Daniels
Curly Reese
Speed Crawford
Kid O'Zynsi
Hoffman
Gwetch
Nielsae O'Zynek
Record Low Mercury Strikes Beaverhead County
A severe cold snap gripped Beaverhead County lasting three days with Dillon hitting a season low of 34 below zero on Friday night. Thermometers across the area reported 28 to 42 below, as the rapid drop left ranchers unprepared and streets thawing at 2:80 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
J. B. Monroe
Enow
Forger Pleads Guilty Two-Year Term
Monty Holmes pleaded guilty to forgery and received a two year state prison term from Judge Lyman H. Bennett. Holmes was taken to Deer Lodge after arrest on a counterfeit check at Montana Mercantile. The case followed prior convictions. other sentences for distur bi ng the peace were suspended. A rancher, Peter Cook, was taken to Warm Springs for mental evaluation after neighbor complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty Holmes
Lyman H. Bennett
Deer Lodge
Pat Flynn
Holmes
Montana Mercantile Company
Maggie McGehee
William Pinkerton
Stahl
Monida Merchant Found Dead in Butte Hotel
O J Smith aged 65 longtime Monida merchant was found dead in his Butte Grand hotel room from a gunshot wound. A suicide note to hotel owner H W Balter stated he had nothing to live for and asked forgiveness. Coroner Duff said the wound entered the mouth and penetrated the skull. a revolver lay nearby. No inquest will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O O. J. Smith
Monida
Grand Hotel
Butte
H. W. Balter
M. F. Duff
Balter
Rancher Andrew Shutte Dies of Heart Attack Near Dillon
Andrew Shutte a prominent Beaverhead valley rancher died suddenly at his ranch home about two miles north of Dillon from a heart attack. He was 51 and had lived in the community for years. He leaves former wife Lucy Spehar four stepchildren and two brothers in Michigan. Funeral services were held at St Rose Catholic Church with High Mass by Rev Father F X Lechner and burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Shutte
Beaverhead
Dillon
Lucy Spehar
Michigan
S J. Rose Catholic Church
Requier
F. X. Lechner
Mountain View Cemetery
District Tournament Set for Twin Bridges
Seven teams compete in the Class B district tournament at Twin Bridges on Feb 20 21 and 22. Contenders include Whitehall Twin Bridges Boulder Ennis Virginia City St Peters Dillon Lima and Harrison or Sheridan based on season records. Beavers of Dillon and Whitehall are favored per comparative scores as Dillon enjoyed an easy path.
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Twin Bridges
Whitehall
Boulder
Ennis
Virginia City
St. Peters
Dillon
Lima
Harrison
Sheridan
Beavers
Dillon High School
Dillon Women’s Club Plans Friday Emblem Dinner Event
The Dillon Business and Professional Women's Club will hold an Emblem dinner at the Andrus hotel dining room next Friday evening. The meeting will be run by the membership committee led by Luella Stickney Myrtle Hale and Ruth Kelly. A candle ceremony will be featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club
Andrus Hotel
Luella Stickney
Myrtle Hale
Ruth Kelly
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Rotary
Mrs. Roberts
California
Beaverhead 4-H Group
Missouri
J John Ditty
Appleton City
Jess
Samitty
All.atkeson
Laura Ditty
Appleton
Edgar
Oregon
Atkeson
Rom, Missouri
A. S. Gilbert
Beaverhead and Madison
Exalted
Dillon Ellis
BOY Scouts
Dillon Scouts
College
Jack McLenegon
Mercury
Forger
Suicide Butte Hotel
O. J. Smith
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