Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Planned in Dillon
The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce announces its annual dinner at Dillon County High School on Friday at 6 30 p m Chairman Dusty Miller says E G Ferguson supervisor of the district operation and development division and C Brazil consultant engineer Region VI Upper Missouri district will speak The evening includes a music program from Normal college students led by Ralph Mc Fadden Only 150 tickets will be sold contact Leonard O'Neill before Thursday noon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Dusty Miller
Dillon
Miller
Bureau of Reclamation
E. G. Ferguson
C. Brail
Region VI
Upper Missouri
Ferguson
Brazil
Normal College
Ralph McFadden
Leonard O'Neill
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Winter Concert at Beaverhead County High School
The Beaverhead County High School music department will present its annual winter concert next Tuesday at 8 o clock in the auditorium under director Joseph R. Smith. The program features orchestra band and piano ensemble with works by Gilbert Sullivan. Strauss. Tchaikovsky. Halikoy Sergei Prokofiev and more. Members of the ensemble include Jane Davis Ray Simon Billie Lessey Jack Martinell Ray Gi Gi Bill Thomas Scotty Stubban Marion Camp Bonnie Ann Mafrantes Giudici Evecha Marjorie Dane Glenna Goodie Goodfellow and many others with Kay Whitworth Kathryn Cardinale and Dolores Davis in piano and violin roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
Joseph R. Smith
Sir Arthur Sullivan
Otis Taylor
Richardates
Sergei Halikoy
Sigmnberg
Ad. Dy
Duke Ellingtoniano
Fause
Gounod
Henry C. Timor
Jerome Kern
Hoyle
David Srene Rebich
Sorrento
Hal Leonard
Sinbad the Sailor
Kay Whitworth
Erly Bough Corres
Marion Camp
Bonnie ‘Ann Ma Franthes Giudici
Eve Cha
Marjorie Dane
Glenna Goodie Goodfellow
Walter Featherly
Dan Scott
Bernadine Rebich
Lede Poole
Nora Jean French
Renette Kerlison
Ray Davis
Jim Martinell
Bob Smith
Barbara Jéan Giudici
First Beaverhead County Baby of 1949 Born at Barrett Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ted Hazelbaker welcomed a daughter Tuesday at Barrett Hospital. She is the first infant born in Beaverhead County this year.
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Ted Hazelbaker
Beaverhead County
Beaver tent breached as bar supply looted in break‑in
Thieves used a saw to cut the hasp on a tent door at Beaver and stole bar supplies. Police investigated the break in and secured the scene. Local authorities urged anyone with information to contact the station.
Scott Named Chairman of Local Board
Parke T. Scott of the Armstead district was elected chairman of the county commissioners at the January meeting. Norman Giles joined as the Dillon district member, elected last November, with Harry Halming taking office in December. Scott was re-elected in the general election and Mrs. Theresa Giles was named deputy clerk of the district court.
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Parke T. Scott
Armstead
Norman Giles
Dillon
Harry Halming
Wisdom
Seesent
Scott
Theresa Giles
H. E. Contway
District Court
Mizpah Chapter Holds Public Installation for 1949 Officers
Following Mizpah Chapter No. 13 O E S regular session on December 28 the chapter held a public installation of 1949 officers. Elizabeth H Leubben Wilber L Squires and Elfreda Woodside led the ceremony with Rainbow Girls presenting flowers and gifts to retiring officers Hellen Squires and Wilber L Squires. Performer solos by Peggy Lou Sutherland and Rosemary Tyro accompanied the event. New officers include Huldah Winsel as worthy matron and Erwin Christiansen as worthy patron with Irene Mulkey Stella Murray and others filling key posts. Refreshments followed the Yuletide themed ceremony.
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Mizpah
O.E.S
Elizabeth H. Leubben
Wilber L. Squires
Elfreda Woodside
Hellen Squires
Edna Moe
Peggy Lou Sutherland
Phyllis Wolfe
Sutherland
Dillon Assembly No
Order of Rainbow
Huldah Winsel
Rainbow Girls
Janet Carr
Diena Toon
Nse
Jornyer
Bilton
Anna Squires
Huldah_Winsel
Erwin Christensen
Janet Christensen
Wilson Whitehill
Irene Mulkey
Stella Murray
Esther Comfort
Phoebe Petersen
Marabeth Stein
Florence Davis
Nancy Wheat
Adah
Irma Wright
Ruth
Georgia
Esther
June Mace
Martha
Stella Bierrum
Electa
Louise Boger
Aileen Peterson
Roscoe Comfort
Mining Association Sets Eighth Biennial Meeting in Helena
The Montana mining association plans its eighth biennial legislative meeting and banquet in Helena on January 13. The event, in swap with the Montana mining section of the National Safety Council, includes an afternoon business session led by W. R. Allen and officer elections, followed by a banquet funded by local mining groups. Governor John W. Hoyne Se expected as principal speaker. Beaverhead County delegates include William Logan and Frank P. Madden.
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Butte
Mining Association of Montana
Helena
Montana Mining
National Safety Council
W. R.allen
Wise River
Montana
Last Chance Gulch
Treasure State
Montana Legislative Assembly
John W. Hone Se
Beaverhead County
William ‘Logan
Beaverhead
Rules for Securing Permits for 1949 Licenses and Plates
Plates and drivers licenses go on sale at the county treasurer office. 1948 license holders present card and pay 1.50 for a temporary permit with a 1949 license form mailed from Helena. Applicants new or unlicensed in Montana pay 1.50, receive a form, and must pass exams. examiner then sends forms to Helena for processing.
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Alice H. Orr
Helena
Montana
Copperheads Too Hot For Local Beavers
Beavers trailed 13 19 at halftime and were outscored 9 9 in the third and final periods to lose as Anaconda Copperheads surged ahead. Kalifat tallied 26 for the Copperheads while Domitrovich added 17 and Johnson managed 7 for Beaver in a rough game.
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Taylor
Beavers
Ed ‘Kalifat
Anaconda
Copperheads
Domitrovich
Invaders
Johnson
Beaver
Bein
Dennis
Dillon
Barich
Hickey
Thubs
Phillips
Inter-Party Rivalry Shapes Montana 81st Legislature
In Helena the 81st Montana Legislature convened with Republicans holding a 31 23 senate majority and Democrats controls the house 54 36. John W Bonner was sworn in as governor succeeding Sam C Ford as party lines defined opening session roles.
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Senate
House
Legislative Assembly
Montana
Helena
John W. Bonner
Sam C. Ford
Tom Burke
Yellowstone
Finance and Claims Committee
Burke
Liggett
Musselshell
Mahoney
Garfield
Larson
Nders
Ross
Blaine
Grosman
Beaverhead
Haight
Fergus
McQuitty
Eatland
Lehrkind
Gallatin
Representatives
Leo C. Grayhill
Cascade
Henry Loble
Lewis and Clark
Ralph C. Bricked
Gosman
Boulder Rock Triggers Head-On Collision Near Point of Rocks
A boulder rolled onto the Dillon Twin Bridges highway from melting snow, causing a head-on crash Saturday afternoon. Two young men were injured and both cars towed for repairs. Drivers Robert Funk and Louis LaRock were injured and taken to Barrett hospital. Chester Nelson’s car was moved to Townsend. Sheriff Paul Temple investigated.
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Point of Rocks
Dillon-Twin Bridges
Dillon
Chester Nelson
Townsend
Paul Temple
Funk
LaRock
Barrett Hospital
Nelson
Smith Heads ACA Beaverhead County Committee
Luther S. Smith heads the Beaverhead County Agricultural Conservation association and other members of the county committee have been named as follows: Mark Clemon vice chairman Floyd Kenison regular member Norman Nelson first alternate Arthur Bay second alternate and Kathryne Cochrane secretary and treasurer.
March of Dimes Drive Opens January Fourteen
Beaverhead county prepares for the 1949 March of Dimes campaign from January 14 to 31 aimed at doubling last year’s quota. County chairwoman Eirene Eliel leads a Beav erhead team to raise funds for polio treatment and prevention amid rising case costs and nationwide efforts to combat outbreaks.
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National Foundation For
Idaho
California
Foundation
National Foundation
Beaverhead County
Death of Mrs Lucinda Bray in Butte after illness
Mrs. Lucinda Bray a long time Butte resident died at her home last Monday after several months of illness. She had visited Dillon several times as a guest at the home of her niece Mrs. Charles E. Nelson located in Dillon.
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Lucinda Bray
Butte
Appointee James T. Shea Named Judge at Glasgow
Gov Bonner names James T. Shea to the 17th judicial district seat in Glasgow. Shea is known locally for editing and publishing the Madison County Monitor at Twin Bridges for several years.
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James T. Shea
John W. Bonner
Glasgow
Judge Shea
Madison County Monitor
Twin Bridges
Dillon Pioneer J S Baker Dies in Portland Hospital
Jay S. Baker a 62 year old former Beaverhead county clerk and recorder from 1915 to 1919 died in a Portland hospital after pneumonia. Born in Montpelier Idaho he came to Beaverhead in 1902 and later served 28 years as clerk and recorder. He leaves a widow Fern Hunsaker, five children in Portland, two brothers and five sisters. Funeral held in Portland.
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Jay S. Baker
Dillon
Beaverhead
Portland
Ore
Montpelier
Idaho
Beaverhead County
John S. Baker
Lima
Johnnie” Baker
Dillon Lodge No. 16
Methodist Church
Fern Hunsaker
J. Sheldon
Ralph
Frank Baker
Mia
Rex Kempton
William Ennis
George
Albert
Idaho Falls
J. N. Cosgrove
Los Angeles
Idalina Knudson
Blackfoot
Roland LaPee
Great Falls
George P. Davis
Klamath Falls
Ida Rankin
Bonneville
Former Dillon Man Summoned by Death
George E. Hurd, a prominent Montana attorney, died in a Great Falls hospital after a brief illness. He was long associated with Norris, Hurd & Smith, a firm that included Edwin L. Norris, later Montana governor, and Joseph C. Smith, later a Fifth Judicial District judge. The passing was learned with regret by many old-time friends in Dillon, where Hurd was previously active in the legal profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Hurd
Great Falls
Norris, Hurd & Smith
Edwin L. Norris
Montana
Joseph C. Smith
Fifth Judicial District
Former Rector At St James Returns For Sunday Service
The Rev. Thom as W. Bennett, rector of St James parish from 1919 to 1926, will celebrate holy communion and preach at the 11 o'clock service next Sunday January 9. During his Dillon tenure he baptized 96, confirmed 77, and presided at 64 marriages. Bennett now serves at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Missoula.
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Thomas W. Bennett
St. James
Bennett
Rev
Church of the Holy Spirit
Missoula
Dillon
Rail traffic halted after freight car derailment near Barretts
A derailed freight car north of Barretts station halted Union Pacific traffic for several hours Monday morning. A spreading rail was blamed for the incident and damage deemed slight.
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Barrett's
Union, Pacific Railroad
New Year Welcomed Quietly in Dillon
New Year celebrations in Dillon were low key with few incidents. A ballroom dance at the Dillon lodge hall featured Joe Smith and his orchestra, sandwiches and refreshments provided, while night spots stayed busy but peaceful. No arrests were reported. two minor car crashes occurred Saturday afternoon on Twin Bridges road injuring two youths.
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Dillon
Reese
Dillon Lodge No
BPOE
Joe Smith
George E. Baker
Twin Bridges
High School Plans Hot Lunches at Recreation Center
Beaver Lodge advisory board reports a new nonprofit hot lunch project at the high school Snack Bar for noon hours on school days starting January 10. Meal tickets sell for five dollars entitling ten lunches, with volunteers from mothers and assistance from the Mothers' club to complete payments for a Frigidaire ice cream cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Crossley
Beaver Lodge Advisory Board
Pres
Ben Davis
Crosley
Dale Dart
Aunt of Dillon Woman Summoned for Seattle Funeral
Mrs Clifton McLaughlin returned Tuesday from Seattle where she was called ten days earlier to attend the funeral of her aunt Rev Pauline Peterson. Peterson, 68, who visited the local home she raised from childhood, led the Weller Street mission, a branch of Hollywood Temple. Mrs H S Martinell of Butte accompanied McLaughlin.
County Officials Dine At Pipe Organ Lodge Event
About 50 county officials and employees attended a Tuesday night gathering at Pipe Organ Lodge hosted by J. W. Gallagher and Carlyle Hafer of Westmont Tractor Co. The evening featured dancing and a moving picture followed by a tasty dinner.
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Pipe Organ Lodge
J. W. Gallagher
Carlyle Hafer
Westmont Tractor Co
Local High School Shop Project Urged at Dil lon Rotary Meet
Dil lon Rotary heard talks on extending Beaverhead County high school vocational agriculture with a new shop to relieve crowding. Principal D L Johnson cited Future Farmers success since 1930 and financing ideas while Art Johnson urged a sizable building to serve years ahead. County officials and instructors backed the plan as essential for youth and livelihoods. A donkey basketball game fundraiser was announced for next Monday at the high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rotary Club
Beaverhead County
D. L. Johnson
Farmers Chapter
Parke T. Scott
Beaverhead High School
Joe Krall
W. J. Bierrum
Shor
Art Johnson
Montana State College
Montana
Blaz Lugar
Herb Wheat
Oth
Ralph Stowell
Beaverhead County Officials Take Oaths for New Year
Four officers began new terms at the Beaverhead county courthouse as the year started. Norman Giles becomes county commissioner for Dillon, H. E. Contway succeeds as district court clerk, Parke T. Scott and Christine Thompson win re elections as officials, and Harry Helming assumes Big Hole district commissioner duties. Other incumbents George Gesman, J Brenner, Margaret Thompson, and W G Gibbert Jr also take posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Norman Giles
Dillon
H. E. (Toke) Contway
Parke T. Scott
Red Rock
Christine
Harry Helming
Big Hole Busino
Fred L. Hirschy
Martin Jackson
George M.,gesman
J. Brenner
31St Legislative Assembly
Alent
Margaret Q. Thompson
W. G. Gibbert,jr
Genevieve Squires Named Chief Deputy in Montana Office
Miss Genevieve Squires of Butte, daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Squires, former Dillon residents, has been appointed chief deputy to Mary Condon Montana superintendent of public instruction, effective early February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Squires
W. G. Squires
Butte
Dillon
Mary Condon
Montana
Pious
Miss Squires
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Mining Association
Kalafat
March of Dimes Drive
St. James Sunday
WOAG
Local High
Rotary
Giles
Contway
Opp
Geneveeve Squires Aid
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