Centennial arson case underway in Centennial valley
In Eaverhead county the first district court term in months opened with the trial of Monroe W. Bucy of West Yellowstone on arson charges tied to the burning of hay stacks at the Jones and Neighbors ranch in Centennial valley two years ago. Jury selection finished Monday. witnesses Emil Bergeson and Pat Young testified Bucy paid them $200 to set the fires. Joe Clough was also named in the ongoing proceedings.
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Eaverhead County
Monroe W. Bucy
West Yellowstone
Jones and Neighbors
Centennial Valley
Emil Bergeson
Pat Young
Bucy
Joe Clough
Beaverhead Post Discusses Barrett Hospital Grounds Plan
Beaverhead post of the American Legion held a meeting at the Metlen hotel to plan hospital grounds improvements. A committee reported broad local support and a proposed community day for volunteer work. An entertainment program featured Scotty Hutchinson pupils and Merle Schmittroth with dances and readings.
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pRoskuss
Barrett Hospital
Beaverhead
American Legion
Metlen Hotel
Louis Schmittroth
The
Legion Post
Scotty Hutchinson
Merle Schmittroth
Former Big Hole Basin Resident Dies in California
Al John Stewart a long time Big Hole basin resident died in Nortray California on February 1 as reported to friends. He lived in the basin about twenty years and left a widow two sons Kenneth and Bob and a sister Mrs Fred Thomas. His wife is sister of Mrs George Stewart of Wisdom.
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al John Stewart
Big Hole Basin
Nortray
Calif
George Stewart
Wisdom
Kenneth
Bob
Fred Thomas
World Day of Prayer Observed by Ogles
Last Friday the community joined global observances with services at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church led by Mrs. R. O. Shannon. Helen Tupper of India, Isabella Thoburn graduate, wrote the program. features included the Women's Choral Club directed by Mrs. W. G. Gilbert, a solo by Mrs. O. Kay Moe, and a seven-girl high school pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
R. O. Shannon
Helen Tupper
India
Isabella Thoburn College
Women's Choral Club
W. G. Gilbert
O. Kay Moe
Boy Scout Dinner Draws Record Crowd in Lima
A father and son banquet at the Baptist church attracted over 126 attendees last Wednesday during national anniversary week. Among the guests were 27 Lima Scouts as Commissioner O A Bergeson presided and praised the dinner.
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Dillon Boy Scouts
the Baptist Church
Lima
O. A. Bergeson
Tax help offered at county courthouse March 4 and 5
An internal revenue officer will be at the courthouse to assist taxpayers in preparing income tax returns on March 4 and 5. The service will be free of charge, according to C. A. Rasmussen of Helena, Montana.
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Internal Revenue
C. A. Rasmussen
Helena
District of Montana
Nick Spehar Dies After Brief Illness at Local Hotel
Nick Spehar, a well known rancher of the Beaverhead valley, died Monday afternoon in a local hotel after a brief illness. He had been a long time resident of the area.
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Nick Spehar
Icksperhar
Beaverhead Valley
Dillon Men Attend Lincoln Day Dinner in Butte
Beaverhead county Republicans gathered at the New Finlen hotel in Butte for a Lincoln Day dinner. The Dillon delegation included Lieut. Gov. Frank A. Hazlebaker Frank Ellel Clerk and Recorder Albert S. Baker J. B. Monroe O A Bergeson H M Brunadge George M. Gosman D A Galt A P Williams and others.
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Hveral
Beaverhead County
New Finlen Hotel
Butte
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Frank Ellel
State Board of Education
Albert 8. Baker
J. B. Monroe
O. A. Bergeson
H. M. Brundage
George M. Gosman
D. A. Galt
A. P. Williams
Beaverhead Warden Addresses Rotary on Wild Game Topic
Beaverhead county deputy game warden spoke at the Rotary Club about local wild game issues. Beaverhead high school girls team the Beaverettes reported a third straight undefeated season. results incomplete due to continued page 3.
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Rotary
Baverhead County High School
Beaverettes
Beaverhead deer numbers praised at Dillon Rotary dinner
Deputy Game Warden Charles Price told Dillon Rotary Club about Beaverhead County wildlife and conservation. Roy Forrester and Louis Schmittroth spoke on local game. Price cited Montana laws boosting deer numbers and a Pennsylvania department letter noting deer increases. He stated 105 deer were killed in Beaverhead County to February 1 versus 6,438 statewide.
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Teaverhead
Charles Price
Dillon’ Rotary Club
Andrus Hotel
Roy Forrester
Dillon Gun Club
Louis Schmittroth
Price
Beaverhead County
Montana
Game Department of
Pennsylvania
Helena
Beaverhead
Three Montana State Normal to Play Three Close Games
Superintendent Charles Henry leaves for Washington to attend the Bicentennial Convocation and education meetings. Montana State Normal’s fast basketball squad schedules three home games this week against Eastern Montana Normal, Billings Polytechnic, and the Crusaders, with local fans expecting hard fought contests and a Bulldog edge on the two Billings teams.
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Charles Henry
Washington, D. C
George Washington University
Montana State Normal College
East
Henry
Department of Superintendence
American Association of Teachers’ Colleges
Ontana State Normal
Montana
Bulldogs
Eastern Montana Normal of
Billings
Brick Breeden
Billings Polytechnic
Crusaders
Renfro Schulz Dominate Kansas City Trap Meet
Ted Renfro of Dell and Otto Schulz of Sheridan led the twenty eighth annual interstate trap shoot in Kansas City with multiple wins. Renfro claimed two flyer events with 25 straight, Schulz won the handicap flyer cup, and both placed high in the international flyer with substantial prize money. Meanwhile Dillon hosts a Washington's Birthday masquerade ball next Saturday by the Dion volunteer fire department offering $45 in prizes for best costumes and comics with rentals available from Butte. Baxter Tonrey orchestra to play.
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Ted Renfro
Dell
Otto Schulz
Sheridan
Kansas City
Renfro
Schulz
E of Dillon
Dion Volunteer Fire Department
Former Resident of Big Hole Basin Dies Suddenly
W. R. Stone a longtime Big Hole basin resident died suddenly at his Melrose home last Monday. He dropped dead during morning chores. Remains sent to Butte for interment after funeral in Melrose led by Rev. Edward Smith. He was 49, formerly worked for Huntley Cattle and other ranch outfits. He had many friends in Wisdom and the Big Hole basin.
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W. R. Stone
Big Hole Basin
Melrose
Butte
Merrill Mortuary
Edward Smith
Huntley Cattle Company
Wisdom
Tough Sledding for Mail Carrier in Centennial
Paul J. Zink, a mail driver in the Centennial valley, faces severe winter travel as heavy snow blocks daily routes from Monida to Lakeview and twice weekly trips to Henry's Lake. Residents report he sometimes uses ranchers horses to complete journeys, with dog teams rumored as a possible future option.
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Paul J. Zink
Centennial Valley
District Court
Zink
Monida
Lakeview
Henry’s Lake
Lee Jones
Women Golfers to Meet at Dilton Country Club
Members of the Dilton Country Club women’s group will convene at eight o’clock Friday evening to map plans for the year and finalize committees. Mrs Norman Henry chairs the women’s sport committee and the meeting will be held at the Ditton Examiner office. Dues this year are ten dollars with a five dollar Easter due.
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Dillon Country Club
Norman Henry
Ditton Examiner
Dillon Elks To Initiate Large Class
The Dillon Elks plan a large initiation event next Monday for a bicentennial anniversary observance connected to George Washington's birth. Local members and guests are expected to gather for the ceremony and related activities.
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Dillon Elks
George Washington
Elks
Beaverhead Girls Band Debuts At Dillon Lima Game
The Beaverhead county high school girls band, Montana’s only such group, gave its first public performance at a Dillon Lima basketball night. The program pleased listeners with each tune, and director L A Gregory plus all band members earned high praise.
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Beaverhead County
Montana
Dillon-Lima
L. A. Gregory
Beaverhead County Livestock Valuations Cut Significantly
Beaverhead county livestock valuations will drop about 668,121 dollars from last year after a 256 percent cut by the state board of equalization in Helena. Taxable value falls 26 percent to 5,800,000 dollars, the lowest in over two decades. schedule lists cattle values by category including beef market price and head counts.
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Beaverhead County
State Board of Equalization
Helena
Beaverhead
Beavers and Butte High Stage Thrilling Showdown
Beavers and Butte High gym tonight played a fierce contest with the Beavers remaining close to their rival until the final minutes. Beavers, hampered by illness all season, showcased strong defense and speed in a 23 to 19 loss but earned praise for their performance.
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Baverhead County High School
Butte High
Beavers
Butte
Beavers and Purples
Lawrence Holden Wool Buyer Dies at 60 in Winchester
Lawrence G. Holden veteran wool buyer and longtime American Woolen Co. employee died suddenly Feb 7 at his Winchester Massachusetts home. He was 60 and had been a key figure in Beaverhead Montana wool markets. survived by his wife and daughter.
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Lawrence G. Holden
Beaverhead County
Winchester
Mass
Dillon Friends
American Woolen Company
Boston
Dewey-Gould Company
Beaverhead
Montana
Rainbow Girls Stage Mid Winter Circus At High School
Rainbow Girls plan a mid winter circus at the high school gym Saturday night March 6. Proceeds aid a crippled child to a camp. The event features a parade with clowns, side shows, and a dance orchestra.
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Rainbow Girls
Dillion Rainbow Girls
Pioneer of Beaverhead County Dies
Timtank Gauthier a Bannack pioneer and 66 year resident of Beaverhead County died at his Dillon home after a long illness. Born in Canada 88 years ago he crossed to the United States as a boy and during the Civil War worked on boats on the Mississippi. After the war he moved west and reached Bannack in 1866 where he engaged in mining for many years.
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Timtank Gauthier
Bannack
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Canada
United States
Mississippi River
Winter Dance Revue At Claudia Faust School Delights Large Crowd
A large crowd attended the Claudia Faust School of Dancing winter revue at the training school auditorium last Wednesday. The show featured varied dances, sharp costumes, and strong performances by Ethel Herndon Ileen Jackson Jane Waldorf Elsie Lloyd Jeanne Peterson Jeanne Coyalt Dorothy Groshean Merle Schmittroth Dolores Williams Judith Ann Chapman Betty Blythe Stephan Helen Hoerning Mona Harding Mary Jane Paul Barbara Jean Tash Edith Hansen Jimmy Harness Chloe Maurine Harness Ethel Jean Curnutt. Normal college students Cynthia Moore and Fred Gray sang a vocal duet for a Washington bicentennial colonial sketch.
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Ethel Herndon
Ileen Jackson
Jane Waldorf
Elsie Lloyd
Jeanne Peterson
Jeanne Coyalt
Dorothy Groshean
Merle Schmittroth
Dolores Willams
Judith Ann Chapman
Betty Blythe Stephan
Helen Hoerning
Mona Harding
Mary Jane Paul
Barbara Jean Tash
Edith Hansen
Jimmy Harness
Chloe Maurine Harness
Ethel Jean Curnutt
Cynthia Moore
Fred Gray
Normal College
Washington
Booster Club Vaudeville Night at Montana State Normal
The Booster club at Montana State Normal college plans a Saturday vaudeville in the college auditorium after the basketball game with Billings Poly Normal. Proceeds fund Chinook the student annual. a coronation selects a vaudeville queen from four nominees Virginia Randolph Helen Bayers Dorothy Peppard and Helen Hays with results kept secret until the ceremony.
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Montana State Normal College
College Auditorium
Billings Poly- Normal
Dillon
Virginia Randolph
Helen Bayers
Dorothy Peppard
Alberton
Helen Hays
Manhattan
Big Hole Basin Man Dies in His Mountain Cabin
William Geaff, a Big Hole Basin miner and trapper, died Sunday in his cabin near the Montana Idaho line near the Pioneer diggings. His partner William Franks hiked to Wisdom on snowshoes for help, then led four others back through a blizzard to reach the cabin. The funeral will be held in Wisdom as the body was brought down from the mountains.
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William Geaff
Big Hole Basin
Montana- Idaho
William Franks
Wisdom
Seals
Franks
Dillon
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Monroe Bucy
Beaverhead Post
California
BOY Scout
Valley
Fast Beaverettes
Washington, D.C
Firemen’s
Baxter-Tonrey Orchestra
Lawrence Holden
Frank Gauthier
Claudia Faust
Booster Club
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