Pioneer Olezem LaMarche 78 Dies in Melrose
Olezem LaMarche a Melrose pioneer born July 23 1862 in Denver died Friday morning after a short illness in a Butte hospital. He arrived in Deer Lodge valley as a child and worked as a teamster at Hecla and Glendale camps. Survived by son James of Melrose daughters Mary Guerite Hazel both of Melrose a brother Ed in Washington and sister Mrs Frank Baker of Seattle. Funeral Sunday at 1 PM at Melrose Presbyterian Church Rev J A Meeke officiating with Glendale cemetery interment.
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Olezem LaMarche
Butte
S Mr. LaMarche
Denver
Deer Lodge
Hecla
Glendale
James
Melrose
Maryguerite
Hazel
Washington
Frank Baker
Seattle
Presbyterian Church
J.A. Meeke
Glendale Cemetery
Butte Police Launch Safety Campaign And Accident Reporting
Butte police under Chief William H. Breen announce a new year program to curb reckless driving. Drivers involved in accidents must complete reports themselves using standardized form cards to provide full details and assist in enforcing future license restrictions.
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Breen
Beaverhead County High Trustees Grant Conrad Orr Two-Year Contract
The Beaverhead County High School board met in the county superintendent’s office and approved a new two year contract for Principal Conrad O. Orr. Members W. G. Gilbert A. S. Cashmore C. E. Blinn and James Mansfield attended as the group toured the new building and declared it in better condition than at acceptance.
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Beaverhead County High School
County Superintendent of Schools
Prin. Conrad O. Orr
W. G. Gilbert
A. S. Cashmore
C. E. Blinn
James Mansfield
June Johnson Named Poet for Northwestern High School Poetry
Beaverhead county high school student June Johnson receives a certificate of acceptance for her poem Hunchback to be included in the 1941 Anthology of Northwestern High School Poetry. The collection features works from California Idaho Montana Oregon Texas Washington and Wyoming and follows its Montana origin in Sluice Box. The anthology will be on sale early this year.
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June Johnson
Beaverhead County
Northwestern
Miss Johnson
California
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Texas
Washington
Wyoming
University School of Journalism
Missoula
Dillon People In College Play
Four Dillon youths Andrew Pickolick Fred Rife Ruth Deputy and Betty Hall are cast in What a Life to be produced by Gargoyle dramatics club next Friday evening. Pickolick plays Henry a high school trouble prone character. Rife is Sherlock the detective. Deputy is the P T A president’s wife. Hall portrays the high school music teacher.
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Andrew Pickolick
Fred Rife
Ruth Deputy
Betty Hall
Dillon
Gargoyle Dramatics Club
Mr. Pickolick
Henry
Mr. Rife
Deputy
P.T.A
Miss Hall
First Presbyterian Church Schedule in Paris and Wells
Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m followed by morning worship at 11 with sermon titled Blind Minds. Monday there is a spiritual group meeting at the Manse at 3 00 p m led by reader Mrs Fred Crouse. Thursday features Junior choir at 4 00 p m and Senior choir at 7 00 p m.
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Paris E
Wells
D.C
Spiritual Ae
Reader
Fred Crouse
Mind Healing Insight by Mary Baker Eddy
A nineteenth century note cites Mary Baker Eddy urging mental reform to combat illness. The quote emphasizes aligning thoughts with health to improve the body and argue for a mind centered approach to healing. Eddy promotes the link between mindset and physical well being as a means to overcome sickness.
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Mary Baker- Eddy
Last Rites Held Saturday for Mrs Theodore Brantly
Dillon citizens and friends from across the state attended the funeral for Mrs. Theodore Brantly who died last Wednesday at her daughter Lois Hazelbaker's home. Born in Illinois, she moved to Montana in 1887 to teach at the College of Montana in Deer Lodge. In 1891 she married Theodore Brantly, longtime Montana Supreme Court chief justice. After his death she served as social director of North Hall at the University of Montana from 1924 to 1939.
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Dillon
Helena
Theodore Brantly
Lois Hazelbaker
Brantly
Montana
Illinois
College of Montana
Deer Lodge
Montana Supreme Court
Optometrist Dr. J. E. Kelley Opens Dillon Office
On January 15 Dr. J. E. Kelley son of Dr. J. J. Kelley will open an optometry office at 25 South Idaho Street. He has practiced in his father's Butte office for six months after graduation and internship. A duplicate prescription file from Dillon Sheridan Twin Bridges Lima and nearby towns will be kept for prompt replacement of lenses frames and parts.
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J. E. Kelley
Butte
South
Idaho Street
Dillon
Sheridan
Twin Bridges
Lima
Kiwanians Discuss Law and Order Education
Prof. Charles Henry of the Normal college spoke to the Kiwanis club on education for youth and its effect on crime. T. F. McFadden awarded Jack Barrett a past president pin as Dave Williams chaired the meeting. Edward Donovan attended and W. G. Gurney was welcomed as a new member.
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Charles Henry
Normal College
Kiwanis Club
T. F. McFadden
Jack Barrett
Dave Williams
Barrett
Edward Donovan
W. G. Gurnwey
Beaverhead Forest
Legion Social Honors Member Leaving Town
Last Thursday evening the American Legion held a social to honor a member departing town. Art Hansen left for Spokane to attend business college. others including Howard Hansen and several locals were noted for visits and travels to Idaho Falls Portland and California. An infant daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Martinell in Dillon.
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American Legion
Art Hansen
Spokane
Fred Woodside
Idaho Falls
Howard Hansen
California
Washington
Louis Stahl
Helen Jacobsen
Forest Service Office
U.S. Engineers
Portland
Ore
Robert Lee
C. A. Barrett
Charles Brenner
Grant
Dillon
Charles Ralston
Wise River
H. C. Eagle
Helena
U. S. Geodetic Survey
George Elwell
Barrett Hospital
T. J. Call
Ennis
T. R. Clark
Montana State College
Bozeman
Marsville encounter ends in glass mishap on street
A Marsville California resident witnessed two men walking apart and stepping between them when he realized they carried a sheet of glass. The police report noted the incident as paneful while a bystander thought about humility and quotes Joseph Roux.
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Marsville
Calif
Marriage of Brundage and Miss Medley in Charlottesville
Lew D. Brundage youngest son of Mr and Mrs H M Brundage of 314 South Atlantic street married Doris Medley of Charlottesville in a Methodist church ceremony attended by close family. Best man was Hugh Horn of Texas. The couple will reside on Brandon avenue after the wedding.
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Lew D. Brundage
H. M. Brundage
South Atlantic Street
Charlottesville
Doris Medley
Harlottesville
W. J.medley
Ridge Street
Doris
Dillon, Mont
Methodist Church
Bernard Lipscomb
Jean Hawkins
Hugh Horn
Texas
University Law School
Community News From Jackson and Nearby Areas
Ray Stocks and family returned from St Anthony Idaho after the passing of their father. Robert Woody transacted business in Dillon on Monday. Mrs Kate Wenger hosted a dinner with guests including Jack Shepherd and Anna Lee Shepherd. Mrs Jack Hurley of Wisdom visited Jackson friends Monday. Mrs James Johnson hosted her bridge club with prizes to Mrs Harry Lapham and Mrs John Krause. Miss Virginia Woody stayed with Edith Christensen last weekend. Sam Krause of Great Falls visited John Krause and family. Sanford Shepherd and daughter Anna Lee attended a funeral in Melrose last Tuesday. Charity Hill led an American Legion Auxiliary 8 and 40 meeting in Butte with Betty Young hosting and Walter Olson attending. Red Cross and TB sale reports noted. A luncheon was served. Roads were clear and influenza and chicken pox cases are reportedly under control. School expected full attendance Monday. A group from here enjoyed ski sliding at Elkhorn Sunday. Hiram Lapham Jr and wife were in Dillon Saturday.
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Ray Stocks
Wayne Stocks
St. Anthony
Idaho
Robert Woody
Dillon
Charles Wenger
Jack Shepherd
Anna Lee Shepherd
Johnnie Jackson
Jack Hurley
Wisdom
Jackson
James Johnson
Bridge Club
Harry Lapham
John Krause
Virginia Woody
Edith Christiensen
Sam Krause
Great Falls
Sanford Shepherd
Anna Lee
Melrose
Charity Hill
American Legion Auxiliary
Butte
Betty Young
Walter Olson
Glenn Lyons
Red Cross
T.B. Sales
Elkhorn
Hiram Lapham, Jr
Tryouts Set For College Debate Team On Jan 16
Normal Notes reports tryouts for the college debate team on Thursday January 16 with contestants delivering five minute speeches on whether the Western Hemisphere should form a permanent defense alliance. The Normal pep band debuted at the MSNC Ricks game under Vernon Taylor with about twenty members. The basketball team will tour later this week playing Billings Polytechnic Institute and two games with Eastern Montana Normal.
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Western Hemisphere
M.s.n.c.-Ricks
Vernon Taylor
Billings Polytechnic Institute
Eastern Montana Normal School
Rollins Enters Guilty Plea In Deer Lodge Case
Rollins could not attend the hearing due to illness and changed his plea to guilty. Undersheriff Trouper took Rollins to Deer Lodge for commitment while Sewell awaits Thursday transfer. Other court cases were vacated. Jury list committee including W.B. Hartwig Bertie Mathews and J. P. assessor met to prepare the taxpayer list for jury selection.
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Rollins
Sewell
John Trouper
Deer Lodge
Co. Com
W.B. Hartwig
Treas
Bertie Mathews
J. P
County Officials Open Year With Road, Land, and License Actions
County commissioners set terms for Woody Brothers to buy Big Hole Irrigation District land at 90 percent of appraised value, with contract for deed to be drafted. They reviewed road maintenance policy for Twin Bridges and Anderson lane, noting weather affects drag work, and approved 1941 liquor licenses for several towns. County records show Dec 1940 inmate and payroll figures, and ongoing farm and school finances.
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Orly
Hartwig
Henneberry
Shaw
Robert E. Woody
Woody Brothers
Jackson, Mont
Big Hole
Jackson
Montana
Big Hole Irrigation District Suspense Fund
Twin Bridges
Anderson Lane
W.P.A
Anderson
Paul H. Temple
Supreme Court
Glen
Reichle
Dell
Stockman’s Exchange
Elk Club
Wisdom
Jackson Pool
Dewey
County Farm
Bobcat Band to Perform Joint Concert March 23
Warner's San Jose State team to join Beaverhead county high school band for a March 23 concert here under L A Gregory. The program includes several pieces by the Cats and proceeds will fund the high school instrumental department through music purchases.
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Bobcat Band
Warner
San Jose
Beaverhead
L. A. Gregory
Cats
Armstead Woman Shops In Town Friday
Mrs. Jim Campbell of Armstead was seen shopping in town on Friday.
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Jim Campbell
Armstead
Ski Club Forms Safety Patrol Committee at Elkhorn
Dillon Ski club President Edwin Buck named five members to a new ski patrol committee to manage traffic on the Elkhorn course and serve as a first aid unit for accidents. Henry Lewis, a noted Washington expert, will demo proper skiing technique next Sunday. The greens committee announced a new grade slide for beginners.
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Edwin Buck
Dillon Ski Club
Elkhorn
Henry Lewis
Washington
Greens
Dell Lloyd
Craig Anderson
Jean Ballard
George Harrison
Fielding Graves
January 31 Deadline for CCC Enrollment Montana Seeks 43 More
The state CCC supervisor reports Montana needs 43 more junior selectees to complete January enrollment. Unmarried youths aged 17 to 23 who are citizens may apply through a local CCC selecting agent at the county welfare office. Applications should be made at once to complete enrollment by January 31.
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CCC
Montana
Beavershead Hereford Show Plans Board Meeting
The Bea verhead county Hereford show and sale will host a board meeting in March to plan advertising and development. Mr Williams proposes a ram show and sale open to all state ram breeders to attract buyers and showcase breeding wool and related needs. The board also discussed building a hangar at Woodside field for CAA training but ruled it outside chamber scope due to weak interest last fall.
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Beaverhead County
Hereford
Williams
Chamber
Woodside Field
Chamber of Commerce
Mbe Mse
Normal splits second series with Vikings
In a Saturday game the Rexbury team showed improved defense and better rebounding, converting 7 of 9 free throws and 12 of 16 from the line. Ricks led 24-17 at halftime, Normal tied 44-44 late, and a late gift shot gave the visitors the victory. Officials were Olson and Tobin.
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Rexbury Quint
Ricks
Good
Ricks Collegians
Bulldogs
Olson
Tobin
Early Head of Normal Dies in Dillon
Dr. Swain a leading Montana educator and editor of the Inter-mountain Educator and Montana Education, served as state teachers association president in 1910. He earned a PhD from Wisconsin and supported Episcopal, Masonry, and educational efforts. Surviving are Mrs. Swain and sons Joseph Ward Swain and Albert Free Swain. Tributes come from Dillon residents and former Normal college graduates.
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Teachers’ Organization of
Montana Education
Montana
Episcopal Church
Joseph Ward Swain
Albert Free Swain
Dillon
Dr. Swain
Local teams set for Eastern Montana Normal clash
The next home game hosts Eastern Montana Normal of Billings in a conference encounter on Thursday January 30. Box score notes Miss June Patrick has enrolled at the Butte Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Montana Normal
Billings
June Patrick
Butte Business College
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PHONE
Dillon, Montana
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Vikings
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Arte
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DePuis
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