Local Selective Service Board Notices and Service Updates
Classifications by the local selective service board list several men under 1-A and 2-A with names such as Hazen Leek Lackey and Rudolph Nygren. other entries note promotions, new addresses, and furloughs. Additional items include corps assignments, training transfers, and letters from soldiers like Don Oberem thanking the community for Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local
Selective Service Board
Rna
Hazen Leek Lackey
Alton Theodore Crossley
Rudolph Nels Nygren
Earl
Oere Mittlemeier
Eldon Keeptens
Howard J. Kent
Charles Albert Hall
Elmer Leonard Pin
One Pret Lloyd
Oesony Francis Rogan
Josep James Vazanko
Lee Morris Christensen
Gene Ona Hall
Gus Wenger
Coy Braxton Gallamore
John Edward Kirbye
State Liquor Store Sells Nearly 250 Permits Since Monday
Nearly 250 liquor permits have been sold by the state liquor store since they went on sale Monday morning, signaling strong consumer demand early in the program.
Arnold of Idahy Falls Weds Bella Ison
Arnold of Idahy Falls and Bella May Ison meet in court today for a formal ceremony. The couple plans a small celebration with family and friends following the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Edward ‘Arnold
Idahy Falls
Bella May Ison
I Fe
Norman Giles
Eliels Lead Commercial Bowling League Half, Clinch First
Eliels won the first half of the Commercial League at Dillon Bowling Center with 32 wins and 13 losses to sit atop the standings. Gosman Drug took second with 30 wins, 15 losses, while Laundry and Creamery tied for third. Montana Power posted a high single of 1006 with Floyd Vandegrift firing 285, and Graham added a 600 series.
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Eliels
Dillon
Gosman Drug
Laundry
Creamery
Montana Power
Floyd Vandegrift
Graham
Watkins
Warners
Tash
Ww L Elie
Cleamety Oo
Tribune
Tash ‘Transfer
Paddock & Tyro
Bond
Winn’s
Texaco
Pepeneemepeeee
New Year Welcomed with Dances in Dillon Community
Beaverhead county welcomed 1944 with a noisy celebration at Dillon city hall where the volunteer fire department hosted a New Year eve dance. Kenneth Downing orchestra and Haynes Baxter orchestra provided music. Watch parties and club gatherings filled homes and streets as the siren announced the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Ciy Hall
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Kenneth Downing
Dillon Ellis
Hayess Baxter
Dillon
Beavers Win Two Vacation Games on Same Floor
Beavers of Beaverhead County High School defeated Anacom Central 31 to 26 on Wednesday and beat Sheridan on Thursday 1 to 29 in two zone games played on the same gym floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Beavers
Anacom Central
Sheridan Thurst
End of Year Social Security Report Highlights Growth
Donald Say notes the 1943 economy shows unprecedented employment gains with about 47 percent of workers and their families earning wages counted toward monthly benefits under the government system. This marks an increase of roughly two million people covered compared to 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. Say- Seity O
Iand
Conmerce
Vacation for Students Ends as Dillon Schools Reopen
Classes resume after the Christmas and New Year break. The Montana State Normal College and Dillon public schools reopened after closures since December 17, with Beaverhead County High School shut since December 22. Some students and instructors traveled home for the recess and a new college quarter starts. The high school plans Saturday classes to finish earlier in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana State Normal College
Dillon Public Schools
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead Youth Dies in California
Private Harlan Harrison of Dillon died Friday night in a Santa Barbara hospital after influenza followed by cerebral meningitis. Born September 26, 1918 in Anaconda, he graduated from Beaverhead County High School and Montana State Normal College, studied at the University of Washington, taught at Crow Agency, and served in Camp Roberts before illness. Survived by his parents, wife and two year old daughter Niki, a sister. Page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Harrison
Dillon
Santa Barbara
California
Homer Harrison
Harrison
Little Big Horn National Cemetery
Crow Reservation
Montana
Anaconda
Beaverhead County
Montana State Normal College
University of Washington
Seattle
Crow Agency
Camp Roberts
Niki
Public accountants named to study government methods
Bruce A Risley Dillon CPA was named chairman of a Montana Society of CPAs committee to study improvements in handling public business. The appointment was made by the society's board during a Billings meeting. President William B Finlay noted the group will report progress and Risley will appoint his own subcommittee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce A. Risley
Dillon Certified Public Accountant
Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants
Billings
Risley
State Society
William B. Finlay
C.P.A
Great Falls
Montana Society
Hartwig Funeral Rites Held in Dillon Thursday
Funeral services for Frederick Julius Hartwig 31 pioneer resident of Reichle were held Thursday afternoon at the Prundège chapel in Dillon with Rev Leo Thompson of the First Lutheran church officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Julius Hartwig
Reichle
Dillon
Prundége Chapel
Leo Thompson
First Lutheran Church
Mountain View
Freedom of Ex Convict Short Lived
Howard Frank Relling, 39, paroled five days earlier from Deer Lodge prison for forgery, was arrested after writing a bad check at a local cafe. The check, made out to himself and signed with another’s name, led to his detention at the county jail awaiting arraignment likely next week. Two other suspects, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Knutsen, were arrested after cashing a forged check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Frank Relling
Deer Lodge
Belling
Relling
Missoula County
Lyman H. Bennett
John Troupe
Claude Lay
Edward Knutsen
James Starr Escapes Twice From Montana Prisons
James Starr, a Beaverhead County inmate, escaped from the county jail in Dillon, overpowered Sheriff John Troupe, then fled again from Deer Lodge after being granted trustee privileges. Lincoln to the incident, he was recaptured hours later near Daly's Spur. He had been jailed for theft of blank payroll checks from Morrison Knudsen in Lima and sentenced to six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Starr
Beaverhead
Deer Lodge
Starr
Dillon
John Troupe
Troupe
Daly’s Spur
Beaverhead Canyon
Morrison-Knudsen
Lima
Local D A R Blood Plasma Fund Contributors Listed
The D A R blood plasma fund shows contributions from high school students 19.50 Pan Hellenic club 19.00 Wise River Women's club 5.00 band orchestra and glee club 25.00 Business and Professional Women's club 2.50 Christmas night dance Hayes Baxter orchestra 10.00 total 441.26. The Community Train Service committee notes a 2.50 donation from the Business and Professional Women's Club and 10.20 from the Christmas dance proceeds. The chairman Mrs. Fred Woodside thanks all individuals for supporting the fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R
Wise River
Hayes
Baxter
Community Train Service Committee
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Hayes- Baxter
Fred Woodside
President of Normal Speaks on World Trends at Rotary Dinner
Dr. Sheldon E. Davis, president of Montana State Normal College, told the Dillon Rotary Club Monday night that U.S armed forces are the best prepared ever sent into war and point to Allied success. He warned postwar issues include unemployment inflation debt and bureaucracy and urged realistic self help. He noted Europe must grow economically with opportunity, and that the United States cannot be a global free lunch counter. Woodside chaired the meeting and next week’s Business and Professional Women's club program was announced. Miss Jean Troupe was introduced as the high school guest for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon E. Davis
Montana State Normal College
Dillon Rotary Club
United States
Stuart Chase
Europe
Woodside
Rotary
Joe White
Favre Eaton
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Jean Troupe
January Contingent Inducted Yesterday in Beaverhead County
Beaverhead county January contingent of selectees was inducted at Butte yesterday with many returning to Dillon for a furlough before training. Leonard A Schulz Daniel E Henneberry Jennings L Mayland I J Michelish Edwin L Sage William F Bryan and John W Malesich were accepted into the Army and must report January 25 to entrain for Fort Douglas Utah. Robert George Johnson of Dillon and Charles James Gordon of Lima were accepted into the Navy along with James Scofield of Wisdom who volunteered. Scofield waived his seven day furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Butte
Dillon
Leonard A. Schulz
Daniel E. Henneberry
Jennings L. Mayland
I. J. Michelish
Edwin L. Sage
William, F. Bryan
John W. Malesich
Fort Douglas
Utah
Robert George Johnson
Charles James Gordon
Lima
Navy
James Scofield
Wisdom
Scofield
County Workshops Under County Home Demonstration
Under supervision of Miss Eleanor V. Nelson Beaverhead county home demonstration agent clothing renovation workshops are in progress this week in Polaris at the home of Mrs P Marchesseau and in Jackson tomorrow and Friday. The projects continue next week and all club members are asked to bring a garment to be remade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor V. Nelson
Beaverhead County
Polaris
P. Marchesseau
Jackson
Thompsons Honor Departing Pastor With Farewell Dinner
After church services last Sunday, the Rev. Leonard Thompson received a farewell dinner from the congregation. A purse was presented to the departing pastor.
Mrs Handlin Returns to Butte after Visit
Mrs Anna L Handlin returns to her home in Butte after a month at the home of her daughter Mrs Fred Dart in this city. She was accompanied by Miss Geraldine Handlin niece of Mrs Dart who spent a week here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna L. Handlin
Butte
Fred Dart
Geraldine Handlin
Ea Dart
Beaverhead County Board Holds December 6 1943 Session
Beaverhead County Montana board of commissioners met December 6 1943 at 9:00 am with Shaw Stahl and Henneberry present. They approved last minutes, awarded a 324 purchase contract for SE M NEWS WILANE and sections 17 20, appointed Ray E Willey as county assessor, levied a 2 per capita tax for residents 21 and older, and discussed postwar rural electrification plans with Vigilante Electric Co operative. Dr W H Stephan reported on 707 child exams showing improved physical health and planned high school exams. The day included routine matters and claim approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
J. Warren Shaw
Paul Stahl, Sr
Archie C. Henneberry
Albert S. Baker
George P. Hughes
J. Best
Ray E. Willey
Wisdom
Legislative Assembly
the Paricy
Messrs. C. E. Blinn
H. Babcock
Harry S. Tash
Vigilante Electric Co-operative, Inc
Rural Electrification Administration
RBA
W. H. Stephan
Coun
Audrey Hartwig
Josephine Budaily
Department of Public Welfare
Explosion at Home Damages Wall as Water Jacket Stove Fails
An explosion at a residential property damaged a wall after a water jacket stove failed. The incident occurred at a home where a man was reportedly present, causing structural damage but no further injuries reported.
Market Break-in at Jack's Market Leads to Thefts
Jack's Market at Glendale and Atlantic streets was burglarized early Shursky morning. Deputy, the manager, estimates nearly $1,000 in cash and merchandise stolen, including a cash register and Merchandise from another register. Sheriff John Troupe notes heavy register removal to avoid noise. SEO station across the street shows no theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Glendale
Atlantic Streets
John Troupe
Seo
Mgr
Gib Mattingly
Funeral rites for Mrs Elizabeth Bryan in Dillon
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Bryan 84 longtime pioneer matron of Beaverhead were held Friday at St James Church Dillon with Rev Lewis D officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery. She died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Isaac Dodgsons home in Me
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bryan
Beaverhead
Lacope
St. James Fers Church
Dillon
Ereen
Lewis D
Mountain View Cemetery
Beaverhead County Board Reappoints School and Fair Board Members
Beaverhead county commissioners at the January session reap pointed all high school fair and examining boards whose terms had expired. Reappointments to the high school board include E. E. Hazel Theo F. McFadden and W Ralph Huntley with terms to Jan 1 1946. Fair board appointees are W W Hawkins D A Gall and Tom DuBois and examining board members are Mia Leland Anderson and May Sprinkle with terms to Jan 1 1946. Official bonds and securities for the quarter were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Bozeman SLA Credit Unit to Meet
The Bozeman Production Credit Association will hold its tenth anniversary meeting at the Baxter hotel in Bozeman on Wednesday January 12 1944. A luncheon at 1130 am precedes a business session in the afternoon. Dividend checks totaling over 7800 will be distributed to member stockholders from the year’s earnings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boniny Gibbons
Martin Gibbons
U. S. Navy
Pacific
Cpl
Harry Tash, Jr
Tulelake
Dale E. Dart
Army Air Corps
William F. Tayne
T. E. Tayne
Atlantic
Armored School
Fort Knox
James M. Dodd
USNR
USS
Honolulu
P.O
San Francisco
F.A. Nh
APO
Nashville
Tenn
Genevieve Squires
Wac
Des Moines
W. G. Squires
Om van Sickle
Joe Bergeson
O. A. Bergeson
Philip Brown
Salt Lake City
Edith Thibadeau
Co. A
Bris. 17
Women’s Reserve Battalion
Camp Elliot
San Diego
Calif
Robert S. Jones
Emmett A. Jones
Mercer Army Air Field
Morcae
Stockton Field
w.Pvt
Leo Moran
Washington
Dempster Tait
Gladys Tait
Aviation Ordnance
South Pacific
Citizens Committee
Don Oberem
Don
Eve
Pvt
Harlan F. Harrison
Cp.a
Bruce A. Ristey
Hartwig
Normal
America
Army Group
High School, Fair
Bozeman Sla
Frank Husted
Tetany
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