Draft Board Classifications Released for Tuesday
Local draft board listings show multiple classifications on Tuesday February 15 including 1-A for Marsh Ball Holden Stinson Davidson Zebarth Fleming and 4-F for Lowery Johnson Dingley Dodg son Weaver among others. The 2-A group includes Mecham Pierce Hobaugh Hutchinson Raff Stoppel Johnson Whitmer Burt and additional names. Beavershead board on February 9 adds further 1-A names such as Dial Mackey Cotter Fate Couch Weaver Tanner Claveson Davis Curren Laden Ball Turner Cardwell Barzee Welborn Glassey with page reference to continue on page 8.
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Charles B. Marsh
Frank John Ball
Everett William Holden
Glen Walter Stinson
Thomval N. Davidson
Gerald E. Zebarth
Hugh W. Fleming
F—Warren Winfield Lowery
Harry James Johnson
Robert Allen Morrison
Montrose Everett Dingley
Frank Edward Dodgson
Darrel Duane Weaver
Asa
Kempton Mecham
James Allen Pierce
William Henry Hobaugh
Julius O. Hutchinson
Glen A. Raff
Cecil C. Smith
George Jacob Stoppel
Garry E. Johnson
Aston V. Whitmer
George Lynn Burt
Harry Andrew Bay
Elwood D. Dart
Orrion Alexander Pilon
Francis Marion Merrell
Evan William Burrell
William E. Winkley
Paul R. Daub
Jay A. Bond
Elmer M. Sorenson
William C. Burgess
Wayne D. Lucy
George J. Stefanatz
Robert W. Boone, Jr
Albert S. Johnson
Albert F. Loppie
Gerald Delton Harrison
Beaverhead Board
Henry Ross Dial
Nathaniel B. Mackey
William John Cotter
William Londe Fate
Lonnie E. Couch
Darrel D. Weaver
Floyd H. Tanner
Carl Levant Claveson
Raymond W. Davis
Everett M. Curren
Thomas E. Laden
Daniel J. Ball
Frank G. Turner
Edward W. Cardwell
George T. Barzee
William H. Welborn
Edward G. Glassey
Veteran of World War I Veteran of World War II
Frank Woinoski 55 a World War I veteran died at Fort Harrison Veterans hospital Helena after a lingering illness Entered hospital about two months ago Born Christmas day 1888 in Kroome Poland later Krum Russia came to the United States as a youth A resident of Beaverhead county 38 years 13 years in Dillon Naturalized citizen 1908 Entered the Army September 19 1917 from Dillon saw action at Mihiel Meuse Argonne Ypres and Lys as a member of the ComContinued on page 8
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Frank Woinoski
Fort Harrison
Helena
Kroome
Poland
Krum
Russia
United States
Beaverhead
Dillon
Mihiel
Meuse Argonne
Ypres
Lys
Com
Beaverhead Bond Sale Drive Tops Quota
Beaverhead county surpassed its Fourth War Loan quota of 329,400 dollars with oversubscription reported by county finance board chairman W. W. Hawk and board member E. W. Bond. E and F bonds remained below par but other purchases pushed totals well above the target. Governor Hibbard sent congratulatory praise.
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Beaverhead County
W. W. Hawk County Finance Board
E. W. Bond
A. T. Hibbard
Hawkins
Cora Holland Dies After Illness at 75 in Dillon
Mrs. Cora Holland, a Dillon resident for 30 years, died Thursday at Barrett Hospital after a period of failing health. She was admitted Tuesday prior to her death and funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Brundage Funeral Home chapel led by Rev. Calvin Logan.
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Cora Holland
Dillon
Barrett Hospital
Four Firms Robbed in Dillon Friday Night
Dillon police investigate a Friday night crime wave hitting four local businesses. The worst loss was at Dillon Hide and Fur with $100 in skunk hides and coyote pelts stolen. Roberts Market lost a carton of cigarettes, while Dillon Creamery and Red and White Laundry and Cleaners reported small cash losses. A suspect was arrested Saturday but released for lack of evidence. officers continue inquiries.
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Dillon
Dillon Hide and Fur Company
Roberts Market
Dillon Creamery
Red and White
Elza Patrick
Beaverhead County Museum elects W. B. Willey president again
Mrs. W. B. Willey was re elected president of the Beaverhead county Museum association at the annual meeting held Monday at the home of Miss Georgia Mathews. She was named to a new three year trustee term. Other officers also to succeed themselves include Mrs. Fred Woodside vice president Miss Jean vnn Bien eeearene uret and Miss Georgia Mathews custodian. The committee reports growing support for local entertainments for servicemen and furloughs. A recent dance at City Hall raised 95.70 with a 47.72 bank balance and 12.00 from Metlen hotel plus small sums from Eagle bar John Wagner 1.80 and 74.70 door receipts. Expenses include Nellie Little Poole orchestra 24.00 Tribune advertising bond auction 6.00 exam doer ads tickets bills 11.50 door prize 5.00 Orr Flowers Gifts 10.00 Electric Variety Shop 1.20 Federal tax 10.16 cleaning hall 5.00.
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W. B. Willey
Beaverhead
Citizens’ Committee
Metlen
Eagle Bar
John Wagner
Door
Nellie Little Poole
Tribune
Orr Flowers
Hal
Whitworth Speaks at Dillon Rotary Dinner on Beaverhead Livestock
Beaverhead cattle and sheep topics dominated the Dillon Rotary Club dinner led by S Edwin Whitworth, a noted Beaverhead sheepman. He recalled John Bishop founding Montana’s first permanent sheep ranch in 1869, when wool sold for 19 cents a pound, and noted shifts in wages and supply costs over the decades.
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Beaverhead County
S. Edwin Whitworth
Beaverhead
Dillon Rotary Club
George Barth
Arlo Herman
U. S. Army
Whitworth
John Bishop
Beaverhead Bond Auction Nets $13 025 at Dillon Dance
Beaverhead county patriots raised 13025 dollars at a bond auction held during the Service Men's dance at City Hall in Dillon Saturday night. Col. Luther Smith acted as auctioneer, keeping the bidding lively as premiums were awarded to the highest bidders and Dillon residents donated prizes.
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Dillon
Nets
Beaverhead County Patriots
Beaverhead
Col
Luther Smith
Smith
February Contingent Selectees Named After Pre-Induction Exams
The February contingent members who passed the pre induction physical in Butte last Wednesday are listed. Unlike past inductees they may be called at any time but will receive a one week notice before leaving. Army signees include Cotter Fate Thompson Mecham Davis Wright Michielish O Leary Kamps Given Vezina Johnson Willis Kamps Moore. Navy signees include Orr Sinclair Thompson Gray Boetticher Selvidge.
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Butte
Army
William J. Cotter
William L. Fate
Perry Thompson
Asa K. Mecham
Ralph Davis
Amos L. Wright
George E. Michelish
John O'Leary
Bert Kamps
Virgil C. Given
Arthur Vezina
Charles G. Johnson
George Willis
Alfred Kamps
Durward Moore
Navy
Mathew J. Orr
Roderick N. Sinclair
Rayburn E. Thompson
Russel G. Gray
Keith C. Boetticher
Johh W. Selvidge
Service Officer Appointed for Beaverhead Legion Post
John Maurice Adams named service officer for the Beaverhead post of the American Legion. Adams, a past commander, received the appointment from M. Newell, state selective service coordinator, after meeting with local post members in Dillon.
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D. V. Paddock
Beaverhead
American Legion
John
Maurice
Adams
M. Newell
Dillon
Girls Rifle Club Shows Improvement In Second Meet
The Girls Rifle Club, practicing in the high school basement, improved from 44x100 to 54x100 as 25 shooters, down from 46, competed last Thursday night. Pat Stamm led with 90, followed by E. Anderson 78 and S. Spence 76. Other scores included Peggy Smith 68 and J. Stamm 67.
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Pat Stamm
E. Anderson
S. Spence
Peggy Smith
J. Stamm
Anderson Named Chairman of Masonic Fraternal Society
Harry Anderson was named chairman at the annual meeting on Monday night. C G D Evelyn was chosen as secretary treasurer. Anderson and C E Blinn joined the board, succeeding C J Hoven and Albert Erickson.
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Harry Anderson
Masonic Fraternal Society
C.G. D Evelyn
Anderson
C. E. Blinn
C. J. Hovern
Albert Erickson
Laundry and Men's Store Tops Commercial League Standings
Standings shift in the Dillon Bowling Center Commercial league with Laundry and Men's Store leading at 10 won, 5 lost. Bond's drops to a tie for second after three straight losses to Task Transfer, while Paddock & Tyro climb from the cellar, Montana Power posts high scores led by F Vandeerift 616, and Hier of Eliel's posts 236. One game from Orr Flowers and Gosman's postponed.
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Dillon Bowling Center
Bond
Paddock & Tyro
Montana Power
F. Vandeerift
Hier
Eliel
Paddock & Tyre
Orr Flowers
Gosman
Stadings
Commercial League
Warner's
Eek Enwadeeereeeeebemnerereunds
Winn's Asaeinteceentp Tat
Sen Parsasoesens
Necenes
Montana
Accs
Redeumene
Texaco Paddock & Tyro
Ereeeanens
Red Cross home nursing class meets at high school
The Red Cross home nursing class will meet tonight at the high school with Mrs. Jack Lock ness in charge. Classes will be conducted every Wednesday evening.
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Red Cross Home Nursing
Jack Lockness
Banks Sell Bonds in Lincoln Birthday Sale
Banks in Dillon held a war bonds sale from 10 to 12 o'clock despite legally closed Saturday for Lincoln's birthday. Citizens flocked to purchase bonds as part of the war effort.
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Dillon Banks
Lincoln
Funeral services for Beaverhead mining man Thomas Thompson
Funeral services for Thomas Thompson a 66 year old well known Beaverhead county mining man who died in Butte were held Saturday at the Brundage chapel with Rev Calvin Logan officiating. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. Thompson had been ill for some time.
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Thomas Thompson
Beaverhead County
Butte
Brundage Chapel
Calvin Logan
Presbyterian Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Thompson
Elks Lodge Plans Big Initiation Session
Dillon Elks Lodge No. 1554 announces a special session on Saturday night February 26 with 19 candidates in the Class of 1776. Initiation will be at the I. C. C. F. hall followed by a social dance and refreshments. Virginia City lodge members and visiting Elks are invited.
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I.C.C.F
Virginia City Lodge
Elks
Harold Murray
Bernard Williams
William Mitchell
Paul Stahl
Frank O’keefe
Emery K. Smith
Ie. W. Johnson
Homer Faust
Beaverhead American Legion Post Holds Meeting
Three World War II veterans joined the Beaverhead post at a Thursday night gathering in the Metlen hotel. They are Phillip Lovell, Dave Stratford, and Wilmer J. McCallum, all honorably discharged. County Attorney Lew D. Brundage and C. A. Bechler spoke on recent Legion meetings and plans for rehabilitation and employment of returning GIs.
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Beaverhead
American Legion
Metlen
Phillip Lovell
Dave Stratford
Wilmer J. McCallum
The
Armed Services
Lew D. Brundage
Legion
C. A. Bechler
Helena
Donations Grow to Blood Plasma Fund in Beaverhead
Beaverhead county contributions to the blood plasma fund, led by the Beaverhead chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, total $557.34. Recent gifts include Dillon Bowling Center $15.00, Wisdom Womens Club $1000, Pythian Sisters Lima $5.00, Lima Home Demonstration Club $5.00, Dell Home Demonstration Club $5.00.
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Beaverhead
D.A.R
Beaverhead County
Daughters of the American Revolution
Fred Woodside
Dillon
Wisdom Women’s Club
Pythian Sisters
Lima
Dell
Miss Brauer Is Elected Head of Ellen May Guild
Miss Otillie Brauer was elected president of the Ellen May guild of the Presbyterian church at the annual business meeting last Thursday night at the home of Mrs. O A Bergeson. Miss Jean Bishop was named vice president and other officers were listed.
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Miss Brauer
Ellen May
Otillie Brauer
The
Presbyterian Church
O. A. Bergeson
Jean Bishop
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Beaverhead High School
Harrison
Boulder
Anaconda Central
Whitehall
Sheridan
Twin Bridges
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Elks Lodge
Beaverhead Legion
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