Discharges and military leave listed for Dillon area
Local selective service headquarters report for the week of February 25 1946 lists Army and Navy dischargees from Dillon including Leslie K Smith San Bernardino California Robert Gilbert Dillon Jack Selway Jr Dillon Fielding Graves Dillon Lila Underwood WAC Dillon Marian Hurley nurse Wisdom Bert Hobart Centralia Washington Vernon Mee Laughlin Dillon Ralph Duffner Dillon John Burwell Dillon Joseph Hamaker Dillon Navy James Kurtz Dillon Albert Sorenson Dillon Richard Henningsen Dillon Earl Mooney on 30 day leave from a gun boat in the Pacific expected discharge at Bremerton son of Mr and Mrs Dan Mooney Dillon James McCashin of the Veterans Welfare commission will be at the Dillon selective service head quarters tomorrow Robert Warner discharged in Minneapolis to arrive in Butte today over three years service recently returned from European theatre sister Mrs Charles Walker Missoula spent past week at parents home awaiting brother’s return Elwyn Bell promoted to sergeant returned from Germany and Austria last August stationed Camp Butner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Army
Leslie K. Smith
San Bernardino
Calif
Robert B. Gilbert
Dillon
Jack T. Selway, Jr
Fielding H. Graves
Lila L. Underwood
WAC
Marian L. Hurley
Nurse
Wisdom
Bert E. Hobart
Centralia
Wash
Vernon W. Mee-Laughlin
Ralph B. Duffner
Ma Earl Mooney
Earl
Bremerton
Dan Mooney
Robert Warner
Harold M. Warner
Minneapolis
Butte
Charles J. Walker
Missoula
F. P. Bell
Elwyn
United States
Germany
Austria
Aly
Camp Butner
W E W Post Plans Dance Here March 9
Lloyd Whipple, head of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, led a large recruit class at the I O O F hall and outlined a public dance to be held at the city hall auditorium on Saturday night March 9, the final night of the western divisional basketball tournament. The new members joined Dillon’s division of the General George S Patton class, mustered by Boyd Quick. A memorial investigation committee was named by Post Commander A E Rhodes. Post adjutant Dan Henneberry announced many Dillon V F W members plan to visit the Butte post on March 17 for Commander-in-Chief Joseph Stack’s visit. The meeting also discussed forming a local V F W auxiliary. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Judge
Paul Griffith
A. E. Rhodes
Post
Adj
Dan Henneberry
Dillon V.F.W
Butte Post
Joseph Stack
V.F.W
Don B Julson Wins 100 Prize In Radio Song Contest
Dillon musician Don B. Julson won 100 in the Chelsea radio song title contest. A letter to friends says Lom bardo announced his name on the program as a winner during supper, and Julson recently received the check and a congratulations note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don B. Julson
Dillon
Chelsea
Guy Lombardo
Joe Spegar Spends Weekend in Dillon From Utah Depot Work
Joe Spegar of Clearfield Utah spent the weekend in Dillon where he is employed at a navy depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Spegar
Dillon
Clearfield
Utah
Navy
Beavers Win Fourth Straight District 16 Title
Anaconda Central fell 59 to 33 as Beaverhead County High School clinched its fourth consecutive District 16 Class B championship at Ennis. The Beavers dominated with a 84-21 semi final and 57-15 opener, while Chuck Davis led all scorers with 70 points across three games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Central
Saints
Beaverhead County
Beavers
Ennis
Sheridan
Whitehall
Dillon
Whitefish
Chuck Davis
MSU Student Joins Drive for World Student Service Fund
Missoula special report notes Doro thy Davis of Dillon, a senior in Montana State University modern languages, serving on a campus committee to raise 1000 dollars for the World Student Service Fund to aid students in war-devastated nations with food housing clothing books and medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Dorothy Davis
Dillon
Montana State University
World Student Service Fund
Miss Davis
Beaverhead Jail Inmate James LeNoir Found Dead
James LeNoir 62 a Beaverhead county herder and ranch hand was found dead in his jail cell at the courthouse basement last Saturday about 3 30 p m with a knife near his body and throat cut He died within minutes Sheriff Claude Lay could not determine how the knife reached the cell LeNoir a native of Oklahoma born 1885 came to Beaverhead county about 15 years ago and had lost one hand Coroner Raymond Schwartz said no inquest is needed and no relatives could be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James LeNoir
Beaverhead
Claude Lay
LeNoir
Oklahoma
Beaverhead County
Raymond Schwartz
Dillon Eagles to initiate class on 48th FOE anniversary
The Dillon Eagle Aerie will initiate nearly 50 candidates at 8 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium to mark the 48th anniversary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Worthy President F C Kirby announces the event with the Bozeman ladies drill team exhibition and S J Kelly of Bozeman to speak on the order’s founding and aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Eagles
F. C. Kirby
Butte Aerie
Bozeman Aerie
S. J. Kelly
Bozeman
F.O.E
Kirby
Interesting Talk Is Scheduled Here
Mrs Kenneth P MacDonald formerly Margaret Wickes of Missoula will speak on Our Great American Experiment in the Philippines at a public meeting in the Bagley building Friday March 15 at 8 oclock. She and her family were prisoners of the Japs until Feb 23 1945 and will share an interesting message for Beaverhead county people. The Ellen May guild sponsors the meeting with Mrs W J Bierrum assisting and the program at city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Kenneth P. MacDonald
Margaret Wickes
Missoula
Bagley Building
W. J. Bierrum
City Hall
Wool Men Guests of Club Here
Dr. James F. Wilson of the University of California spoke at the Dillon Rotary dinner on sheep industry socialization in Australia and New Zealand. Guests included Montana and national sheep officials and local Rotarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Wilson
University of California
Dillon Rotary Club
W. G. Gilbert
Montana Woolgrowers Association
Wilson
Australia
New Zealand
Ernest White
Kalispell
Paul Orcutt
Deer Lodge
Francis Ralston
Beaverhead High
Lima
Walter W. Wetzel
Chamber of Commerce
Dillon
Beaverhead
Billy Harrison
Dillon Recreation Center
Butte Elks to Initiate Class for Dillon Lodge
Butte lodge No. 240 will initiate a class of candidates for Dillon lodge No. 1554 at the I C O F hall tonight. Exalted Ruler David Hier leads with Henry Shaffer at the helm. Art Bay Chester Hale and Elmer Sage assist in preparations. a large turnout is anticipated. refreshments follow the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Lodge
B.P.O. Elks
Dillon Elks Lodge
I.C
David Hier
Butte Elks
Henry Shaffer
Dillon
Dillon Ellis
Hier
Art Bay
Chester Hale
Elmer Sage
Dillon Hosts World Day of Prayer Service
Since 1927 Dillon resumes World Day of Prayer on the first Friday in Lent. Fifty countries join in this universal program with services at St James Episcopal on March 8 at 3 30 p.m. The theme is The Things That Make for Our Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
St. James Episcopal Church
Scouting Spotlight At Dillon Rotary Kiwanis Dinner
William Templin, Butte Boy Scout executive, spoke at a Dillon Rotary Kiwanis joint dinner at the Andrus hotel. He urged hands on work with boys, warned against overemphasis on structure, and outlined plans for a local Scout organization amid leadership gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Templin
Butte
Dillon Rotary
Kiwanis
Andrus
Dillon
Lambert Elie
Templin
Ole Kay Moe
Vernon Taylor
Normal College Music Department
F. H. Bimrose
Kiwanis Club
Joe Shaw
Dan Henneberry
Dale Turner
Beaverhead County urged to list job openings with USES
George R. Baker of the local U S Employment Service in Dillon urges employers in Beaverhead county to list present and near future job openings. He notes growing veteran registrations and a national campaign to place jobs for some 6 200 000 returning service members and other job seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
U. S. Employment Service
Dillon
George R. Baker
Baker
Robert C. Goodwin
USES
Department of Labor
Perry Faulkner
Veterans Employment Service
Montana
O. C. Lamport
Mr. Baker
Missoula Couple Visited Ermont Mine Hosts
Mr and Mrs Berlin Gordon of Missoula spent the weekend here as guests of the former's parents Mr and Mrs W R Gordon at the Ermont mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Berlin Gordon
Missoula
W. R. Gordon
Ermont Mine
Many Sheepmen Attend Wool School on Monday
Beaverhead post of the American Legion will hold its monthly social at the Andrus hotel on March 2. All Legionnaires and ex service men and their wives are invited. The new Bingo layout will be part of the evening with a late lunch served. Committee members are Albert Erickson chairman Farnum Schuyler George M. Gosman Don Wheat and Carl Davis. One of Beaverhead post four bowling teams won first prize in the state Legion tournament at Helena on Feb 17 with Hig Night Tait Renz Jenson and Matson on the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverehad
American Legion
Legion
Andrus Hotel
B. A. Risley
Albert Erickson
Farnum Schuyler
George M
Elk and deer counts under way in Wise River area
Forestry officials and state fish and game members report an estimated 650 elk and 1079 deer in Beaverhead National Forest after a two week survey. Ranger Muchmore will release definite figures after a conference with Forest officials. A plane piloted by William Yaggy of Missoula and accompanied by Rangers Muchmore McDowell and White surveyed elk sites on Feb 15 before the fatal crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead National Forest
State Fish and Game Commission
al Muchmore
Ranger Muchmore
Deer Lodge National Forest
William Yaggy
Missoula
Lloyd McDowell
State Commission
Eric White
Anaconda
Wise River
Big Hole
Yagger
Wool School At Dillon Draws Leading Sheepmen
Leading sheepmen from Powell and nearby counties attended a wool school at Dillon City Hall. Nationally known wool authorities spoke on wool length, breeding, and nutrition. Dr. J E Nordby and Dr. Richard Poley discussed breeding and wool improvement in the western states. Edward Marsh of Salt Lake also participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Deer Lodge
Madison
Gallatin
Jefferson
Flathead
Beaverhead Counties
Dillon
James F. Wilson
University of California
J. E. Nordby
U. S
Dubois
Idaho
Western States
Richard Poley
Edward Marsh
Salt Lake
Dillon Country Club elects officers at annual meeting
Officers of the Dillon Country Club were elected at the annual meeting held in the city council chambers last Wednesday. C. A. Bechler was named president succeeding Sam Wilkinson, T. F. McFadden named vice president, and both to serve on the board of directors with Leonard Schulz E. J. Donovan and Dr. Warren Monger. A new secretary treasurer will be chosen to replace Miss Glenna Vance who resigned after ten years. The club plans a full activities program after wartime inactivity with rebuilt greens fairways and a full-time caretaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Country Club
C. A. Bechler
Sam Wilkinson
T. F. McFadden
George M. Gosman
Bechler
McFadden
Leonard Schulz
E. J. Donovan
Warren Monger
Glenna Vance
Divisional Cage Meet Draws Set For March 7 9
Eight Western Montana Class B teams will compete at Montana State Normal College gym March 7 8 and 9 in a 12 game single elimination, with Beaverhead County High defending the title. Beavers face Big Fork in the final opening game while Whitefish meets Anaconda Central in the Thursday afternoon opener. Deer Lodge plays Hot Springs and Hamilton faces Plains in Thursday night games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana
Montana State Normal College
Beaverhead County High School
Missoula
Beavers
Big Fork
Montana
Whitefish
Northwestern
Anaconda Central
Dillon
Ennis
Deer Lodge
Hot Springs
Hamilton
Plains
Beav erhead and Lima High Bands Concert At School Auditorium
Beaverhead county high and Lima high school bands will perform in a concert at the high school auditorium tomorrow night at 8 15 directed by Fred Honeychurch D W Stobaugh and Ralph McFadden with two brass quartet numbers and a Patricia McFadden soprano solo. Admission is free and the public is invited. A rehearsal at 2 pm precedes a National Music Camp film Youth Builds a Symphon shown after rehearsal. H S Band Mothers group will serve dinner before the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
Lima High School
Fred Honeychurch
Beaverhead High School
D. W. Stobaugh
Lima High
Ralph McFadden
Normal College Music Department
Patricia McFadden
National Music Camp
H.S. Band Mothers
Opening round drawings in western divisional Class B tournament
Thursday afternoon features two games with Whitefish facing Anaconda Central at 2 30 and Hot Springs meeting Deeridge at 3 30. Thursday night showcases Beniton against Plains at 8 0 and Dineh clashing with Big Fork at 9 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefish
Anaconda Central
Hot Springs
Deeridge
Benitton
Plains
Dineh
Big Fork
Beaverhead Historical Society Seeks Photos for County Display
Members of the Beaverhead Museum association announce their annual meeting at 8 p.m. in Miss Georgia Mathews’s apartment, college residence hall. They urge donations of old-timer photos and intact branding irons to complete county collections. A bones display and numerous donations from local residents are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Museum Association
Georgia Mathews
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Cutee
Gamble
Ralph McFadden
Carl Taylor
Florence Backus
England
Eliza Maidment Selway
Selway
Backus
Jim
John
Rob
Tom
Anna Carter
Sarah Thorp
State Bank
Kupfer Rug
T. E. Loeb
Masquerade Ball Draws Large Washington Birthday Crowd
A large crowd attended the Dillon city hall masquerade ball on Washington's Birthday hosted by the Dillon volunteer fire department. Prizes totaling 300 dollars in cash and merchandise were awarded for best costumes and originality, with numerous individuals named among the winners and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Dillon
William Hillstead
Cecil Evatt
Paul Stahl, Jr
Wesley Hunt
William Mitchell
Marvin Selway
Marlene Steffis
Ernest Nygren
Archie Green
Joe Stephanie
Tiny Kruletz
Mary Rebish
Josephine Rebich
Bruce Gilbert
Ross Hill
Joe Mautz
Donald Nye
Frank O’keefe
Norman Downing
Erickson
Arthur McLaren
Howard Lloyd
Bonnie McMannis
Winibel McMannis
Dorothy Seybold
O. T. Vandegrift
Lily Nygren
Edith Fairbank
Blanche Downing
Ned Hatton
Helen Rebish
Wedding Permits Issued by Clerk During the Week
Marriage licenses issued by Clerk of the Court Norman Giles during the past week list dates Feb 20 21 and entries for couples from Idaho and nearby towns. Notable pairs include John Banker 21 and Dolores O Neill 16 Dillon. Talmage Maxwell 45 and Rosa Lee Cook 27 Idaho Falls. Gale JaBell 28 and Nola Rae Johnson 23 Rigby. C Herbert Christensen 27 and Maxine Johnson 20 Rigby. John C a bork 23 and Beth McCombs Idaho Falls. Beck Moore 23 Teton and Eileen Morris 18 St Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Giles
John Banker
Roberts
Idaho
Dolores O’neill
Dillon
Talmage Maxwell
Rosa Lee Cook
Idaho Falls
Gale A. JaBell
Nola Rae Johnson
Bath
Rigby
C. Herbert Christensen
Maxine Johnson
John C
A Bork
Beth McCombs
Beck Moore
Teton
Eileen. Morris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mister
James McCashin
Veterans Welfare Commission
W.E.W. Post
Entertat
Progra College
Normal College
Dillon Branch
American Association of University Women
Dorothy Anne Davis
Red Cross
France
82Nd Airborne Division
College Women
Dorothianne Boka
Jessie Knox
Alice Davis
Ardella Lanner
Genevieve Cole
Dillon Eagle Aerie
Rotary
Dillon Lodge
Silver Bow
Golf Group
Museum Association
Henry Meine
Robert Ryburn
Cora LaVoie
Kate Rebish
Glen E. Salmonson
Raymond Kruletz
Joe Stefanic
Chester Larsen
Rush Jordan
Luther Smith
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