Idaho group pledges open road through Horse Prairie
A Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce highway committee and Idaho delegates including Lemhi county members met Monday night to keep the Horse Prairie route open through winter and seek funds next spring for Montana's share of permanent highway improvements and maintenance. Delegates from Lemhi county, Horse Prairie ranchers, county commissioners, and Butte representatives favored immediate snow clearing and coordinated efforts with Lemhi to keep the right of way clear and ensure year round passage.
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Horse Prairie
Salmon
Montana
Beaverhead
Lemhi
Beavers Edge Bullpups In Creditable Class B Battle
The Beavers beat the Bullpups 46 to 39 on their home floor after a 56 to 37 loss to Saint Peters last Friday night at Anaconda. District No 16 officials were named for the Class B tournament February 17 to 19 at the School of Mines gym in Butte with ten teams competing.
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Anaconda
St. Peters
Beavers
Saints
Bear‘s
Whitehall
M. L. Rickert
Maurice Hickey
Ennis
Lawrence Mullaney
Lima
Dillon
Atonda Central
Sheridan
Bridges
Virginia City
Harrison
Boulder
Butte Sports
Johnny Good
Johnny Dixon
George McGrath
School of Mines
Butte Chamber of Commerce Athletic Committee
Montana School of Mines
CC Committee
Butte
Library Renovation Under City Supervision Completed
City library renovations finished under supervision of Sam Ward city engineer Andrew Leake Tom Glennon and Clarence Holter with work starting January 2. First thorough cleaning in years walls redone in ivory and rose color scheme woodwork washed floors scrubbed and waxed funded by a one mill levy from building and repair funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ward
Andrew Leake
Tom Glennon
Clarence Holter
Death of C H Bourquin at 76 in Dillon
Charles H Bourquin 76 longtime Dillon resident died Monday at Barrett hospital after brief illness. Born in North Branch Minnesota on March 7 1872 he married Camille Wilson December 25 1896 and moved to Dillon in 1917 joining the police for 12 years. Survived by his wife four sons two daughters a brother 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Grace Memorial Methodist Church with Rev Robert N Johnstone officiating. Interment Mountain View Cemetery.
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Charles H. Bourquin
Barrett Hospital
Mr. Bourquin
North Branch
Minn
Camille Wilson
Dillon
Bourquin
Waterloo
Douglas
Edward
Missoula
John
Girass Valley
Calif
Lester
Alpina
S. D
Funeral donation drive replaces floral tribute
Family of the late Charles Bourquin requests gifts in lieu of flowers, to be placed in a receptacle at the Davis Motors sales room. Funds will be given to the local March of Dimes to aid victims, honoring the deceased who can no longer contribute in person.
County Supt Notes Coming Contests for In land Empire Session
County superintendent notes the 47th annual In land Empire association meeting to be held in Spokane on Abril 6 7 and 8. An interesting program is planned with 37 sectional meetings and speakers from top U S educational institutions. Attendees should book hotels early and reserve single rooms to accommodate more teachers.
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Inland Empire Association
Spokane
United States
Jack Porter Dies After Stroke At Barrett Hospital
John R Porter 77 known as Jack died Friday afternoon at Barrett hospital after a stroke at the Eagle bar where he worked. He lived in Dillon 57 years, born April 21 1871 in New London Iowa. Survived by widow, daughter Mrs James Farrell, grandson Jack Porter, granddaughter Dora May Porter in California. Funeral Tuesday at Brundage chapel with Rev J Thompson Baker officiating. Interment at Tain View. Pallbearers named Russ Smith W G Stahl William Tritt Kirk Fox Elmer Sorenson Swen Johnson.
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John R.porter
Jack
Barrett Hospital
Eagle Bar
Mr. Porter
New London
Iowa
Beaverhead County
Red Rock
Bannack
Armstead
Dillon
James Farrell
Jack Porter
Dora May Porter
California
Brundage Chapel
J. Thompson Baker
Presbyterian Church
Mountain View
Russ Smith
W. G. Stahl
William Tritt
Kirk Fox
Elmer Sorenson
Swen Johnson
Awards at Montana Normal honor arts sports and students
At Montana Normal a morning assembly awarded music art and football emblems to students who met set requirements approved by a faculty committee. Notable recipients include Mary Baker Dan Boka Nina Bergen and many others. President Rush Jordan announced Who's Who nominations and certificates.
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Montana Normal
Rush Jordan
Mary Baker
Whitehall
Dan Boka
Dillon
Nina Bergen
Anaconda
al Fidler
Shirley Gulmer
Belgrade
Don Wallin
Philipsburg
Phil Jones
Butte
Jack Rector
Three Forks
Duane Meuli
Eureka
Joe Malia
Stan Smith
Fort Benton
Alfred Fidler
Alfred Taylor
Dale Tash
Joe Fey
Glasgow
Jim Drinville
Deer Lodge
Dan Connors
John Malee
Annaconda
Marvin Trask
Edward Durkin
Don Blomquist
Francis Pettit
Allen Weeks
Hamilton
Ralph Barnaby
Hugh Simmons
Lindy Estes
Ennis
Ed Mattix
Hot Springs
Dean Kleinhans
Ken Krause
Jackson
Elmer Barnett
Eugene Johnston
Pony
Rose Badovinatz
Roundup
Frances Pettit
John McMeekin
Bill Spahr
Beaverhead County
Elizabeth McCollum
Growing Pains
Joint Committee For the Greater University
Helena
George Gosman
John C. Brenner
Beaverhead Sportsmen elect leaders at annual meeting
Beaverhead County wildlife enthusiasts gathered at the city hall auditorium Friday night for the 1949 annual meeting. R. J. Watson was elected president succeeding Elmo Winn, who boosted membership to 565 and led game preservation efforts. J. Winn became vice president. Bill Spahr secretary. Henry Deutsch treasurer. Directors named include Tom Clemon Jackson, Jack Keenan, George Lenox, Harold Palmer, Sheriff Paul Temple, and James Mansfield.
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Beaverhead County
City Hall
R. J. Watson
Beaverhead
Elmo Winn
J. Winn
Bill Spahr
Henry Deutsch
Tom Clemon
Jackson
Jack Keenan
Geo. Lenox
Harold Palmer
Paul Temple
Dillon
James Mansfield
Grant
Ladies of the Elks Install New Officers
Anne Bramsman was installed as president of the Ladies of the Elks at the L O C F hall Tuesday night. Other officers installed were Anne Malesich vice president Theresa Giles secretary Mary Rebich treasurer and Charity Hill three year trustee. Joyce Baril conducted the ceremony and Betty Massetter received a gift.
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Anne Bramsman
Ladies of the Elks
Anne Malesith
Theresa Giles
Mary Rebich
Charity Hill
Joyce Baril
Betty Massetter
Anne Malesich
Dora Smith
Ruth Heikkila
Zita
Clarence Baril
Edgar Williams
Sam Ward
Archie Green
Norman Giles
Hoop Games Open Polio Drive Here
A March of Dimes benefit double header at the high school gym drew a good crowd and about 50 dollars for the local fund. The Beavers beat State Normal junior varsity 46 to 36 with John son scoring 19. the Beaver freshmen edged the grade school 28 to 26. Friday night features Eagle Bar Independents versus the Butte club. An auction at Davis Motors starts 10 a m Saturday Jan 22 with Col Luther Smith as auctioneer and donations collected by Dillon Kiwanis. A March of Dimes dance at the city hall auditorium on Jan 29 features the Old Fashioned Dancing club, Joe Smith Orchestra, and prizes for door and jitterbuggers.
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Eirene Eliel
Beavers
Johnson
Boka
Beaver
Lynch
Eagle Bar Independents
Butte
Dillon Kiwanis Club
D. L. Johnson
Leonard, Schulz
Floyd Miller
Davis Motors Show
Col. Luther Smith
William Gleed
City Hall
Joe Smith
Williams Feed & Machinery
Taylor
Green
Elaine Peterson
Dell
Davis Motors
Senior Class Presents Growing Pains at Beaverhead High
The Beaverhead County High School senior class will stage Growing Pains, a three act comedy, on Monday and Tuesday in the auditorium. Lead cast includes Roger Hammond and Rosie Zugel with John Peterson, Mary Beth Smith, Henry Richardson, Bonnie Ann Martin and others. Director is Joe Ryburn.
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Beaverhead County
Roger Hammond
Rosie Zugel
John Peterson
Mary Beth Smith
Henry Richardson
Bonnie Ann Martin
Betty Lou Lugar
Dolores White
Bob Davis
Katherine Jackovac
Ernest Stoppel
Jim Burt
Marion Camps
Glenn Hayden
Kay Whitworth
Pepey Lovell
Pat Bartzen
Dolores Davis
Joe Ryburn
Rotary REA Annual Meeting To Take Place
St James guild hall hosts the Vigilante Electric Co operative annual meeting on Thursday January 27 with business sessions at 10 30 a m. Merchants will display and demonstrate electrical appliances. Mayor Edgar Williams gives the welcome address with C E Blinn as responder. Lunch is served noon by St James guild ladies.
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St. James Guild Hall
Vigilante Electric Co-operative, Inc
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
REA
Guild Hall
H. W. Wheat
Edgar, Williams
C. E. Blinn
Vigilante Co-operative
MecCall's Magazine
Ladies of St. James Guild
VFW Auxiliary Holds Regular Session at L.O.O.F Hall
Ladies auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars met Monday night at the L.O.O.F. hall with Junior Vice President Mrs. Robert Johnson presiding in the absence of President Ruth Smith. Mrs. John Wenger reported the recently purchased wheelchair in use. A social hour followed with refreshments by Mrs. Jules Wenger and Mrs. Dan Henneberry.
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Vf.w. Auxiliary Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
L.O.O.F. Har
Ruth Smith
Robert Johnson
John Wenger
Jules Wenger
Dan Henneberry
Dillon Rotary hear Dr Davis review and discuss education
At a Monday night meeting Dillon Rotary Club chaired by President Fred Bridenstine heard Dr. S. E. Davis recap the annual year. Lambert Eliel urged caution in the department store sector amid growing gross business since 1941 and emphasized pleasing customers. President Rush Jordan of the Normal college spoke on rising education costs and more teachers to educate Montana's children. J. W. Walters highlighted automotive industry growth with notable statistics. Guests included Don Wheat Norman Giles and Leonard O'Neill with Albert Erickson announcing the March of Dimes auction for Jan 22 at Davis Motors sales room.
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S. E. Davis
Dillon Rotary Club
Fred Bridenstine
Lambert Eliel
Rush Jordan
the Normal College
Montana
Montana State Normal
J. W. Walters
America
Don Wheat
Wayne E. Davis Among 85 LLB Graduates at MSU Missoula
Wayne E. Davis of Dillon earned a bachelor of laws as part of 85 MSU Mis soula students completing degrees at the end of the winter quarter. The report comes from a news dispatch via the service.
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Wayne E. Davis
Dillon
Montana State University
Missoula
Butte Entrants Win Invitational Ski Titles at Elkhorn
Butte entrants swept the invitational ski meet at Elkhorn Hot Springs, claiming both combined downhill and slalom victories. Jim Finlen won the boys combined in 110.1 seconds earning the White Stag trophy, Leslie Anne Lind topped the girls with 150 seconds. Dillon’s McCracken took boys second, Shields was third. Waldemar led girls with Arbour and Lind following.
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Butte
Elkhorn Hot Springs
Northern Rocky Mountain Ski Association
Jim Finlen
Leslie Anne Lind
Finlen
Miss Lind
Ee A
Evelyn Haight To Die " McCracken
Dillon
John Shields
Fay Waldemar
Elsita Rouse
Shields
McCracken
Waldemar
Jo ‘Ann Arbour
Lind
Dillon Rifle Team Defeats Vigilante In Return Match
The Dillon Rifle Club beat the Vigilante club of Twin Bridges by 1,383 to 1,357 at the city hall range last Thursday. Highlight scorers include Buckingham 282 and Sassman 279 for Dillon, while Twin Bridges top marks were 277 from Schaub and Stark and 273 by Dr Seidensticker.
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City Hall
Dillon Rifle Club
Twin Bridges
Dillon Clubere
Dillon
Buckingham
Sassman
Hignight
Koenig
Ballou
Schaub
Stark
Bridges
Dr. Seidensticker
Reynolds
Felow
Patterson
Rosenau
Simon
Langdorf
Sanborn
Dillon Man Gains New Recognition
Phillip Orr of Dillon, former local archaeologist and current curator at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, helped uncover a major Pleistocene whale skull on Santa Rosa Island. The 10 foot skull fragment, once 25 feet long, was so large it had to be displayed outside the museum. Orr is noted for exploring Beaverhead county by motorcycle to reach obscure sites.
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Phillip Orr
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Santa Barbara
Orr
Normal Bull dogs win both nights at Havre
Normal college Bulldogs returned from Havre with two wins over Northern Montana 57-54 and 58-42. Walt Anderson scored 12 and Harrison 10 as the team totaled 23 field goals in both games. In Friday at Helena, Carroll College beat Normal 56-47 with Skelly scoring 16 for the winners and Weeks leading Normal with 14.
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Montana Normal College Bulldogs
Montana
Havre
Dillon Club
Bulldogs
Straugh
Walt Anderson
Harrison
Dillon Quint
Helena
Carroll College
Skelly
Weeks
PLAN MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IN DILLON CLUB WITH RANGE TRAINING
The Dillon club plans a membership drive offering a well lit basement range at city hall for practice and weekly meetings. An iron sight match with the Butte Rifle club is scheduled for Sunday January 30 at 2 PM.
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Dillon Club
Butte Rifle Club
Vigilante Masonic Group Schedules 33rd Meeting
The Vigilante Masonic Welfare Association announces its 33rd meeting on January 29 at Jefferson Island with Riverside Lodge No. 111 hosting. Grand Master Henry Morgan will speak. all Master Masons are invited to dinner at 6 p.m. in Cardwell and the business session at the lodge hall. Lodges represented include Virginia City No. 1 Montana No. 2 Dillon No. 16 and Riverside No. 111 among others.
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Vigilante Masonic Wellfare Association
Jefferson Island
Riverside Lodge No. 111
Wm. Ray Kohls
Twin Bridges
Cardwell
Henry ©. Morgan
Virginia City
Montana
Jeffers
Mystic Tie
Whitehall
Sheridan
Westgate
Mt. Jefferson
Pony
Three Forks
Dillon
Riverside
Raymond Loggins Injured by Accidental Gunshot
Raymond Loggins a 25 year old resident was wounded in an accidental gun discharge while reaching for a .44 caliber rifle in his car on North Montana street. The bullet hit his left thigh and he was treated at Barret hospital where doctors said it was a flesh wound and discharged him after treatment.
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Raymond Loggins
Montana Street
Barret Hospital
Commander of Legion Makes Official Visit at Beaverhead Post
Ray Schilling, commander of Montana district 16 American Legion, spoke on boosting 1949 membership at Beaverhead post during a Thursday meeting in the firemen's headquarters. The event included a Girl Scout drive vote, auxiliary session with Mrs Morris Alex addressing members, and a joint social hour with refreshments.
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Ray Schilling
Montana
Department of the American Legion
Beaverhead
the Legion Auxiliary
Morris Alex
W. G. Gilbert, Jr
J. C. Horren
James Kochel
Union Pacific Passenger Trains Get New Schedule
A new passenger train timetable on the Union Pacific system takes effect Sunday. Southbound Train 34 now leaves 11 07 a m, Train 30 moves to 10 00 p m, while northbound Train 29 departs at 5 20 a m. Train 33 arrives 10 51 a m and departs 11 20 a m.
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Union Pacific
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Idaho Group
C. OF C
Pups
Saint Peters
C. H. Bourquin
Jordan
BOB. Watson Sportsmen
Rotary
Elkhorn
Vigilante
Normal
North Montana
Legion
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