Beaverhead Pioneer Matron of County Dies
Mrs Mary W French longtime Beaverhead pioneer and matron died after her husband George W French, also a Beaverhead pioneer, passed away New Year’s Day. The couple celebrated a golden wedding anniversary recently and Mrs French was highly esteemed in the county. Born in Arcade New York she was sixty six years old. (Continued on page 4)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
W. French
Beaverhead
John. F. Bishop
Dilton
George W. French
French
Forester Elected President of Dillon Gun Club
Roy Forester was elected president of the Dillon Gun Club at a regular election in the Andrus hotel barber shop last Friday. H. M. Brundage became vice president and B. W. Hmerick was chosen secretary and treasurer. The club plans a busy year with state telegraphic shoot participation and frequent local shoots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OY Forrester
Dillon Gun Club
Andrus
H. M. Brundage
B. W. Hmerick
Montana
Killer dogs maim ten head of sheep near Dillon
Ten head of sheep on W. K. Hall ranch west of Dillon were badly maimed by killer dogs last Wednesday morning and had to be killed. The owner could not describe the dogs, only noting one was large in size. City dogs were checked but no teeth traces found, and the killers remain unidentified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Hall
Dillon
Installation of Officers at Odd Fellows Hall
Dillon Royal Neighbors lodge held its annual installation of officers last Friday night at the Odd Fellows hall. Mrs Bud Jaggers conducted the ceremony with assistance from Miss Helen Talent. New terms began for Mrs George Taylor oracle and other officers including Mrs John Lanner past oracle and Mrs Harris Opp vice oracle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Taylor
Oracle
John Lanner
Harris Opp
Inez Morrison
Perry Bower
George
Dillon Country Club Elects Officers
George Mc Gosman was elected president at a meeting of the board of directors held last night at Dr W Hi Stephan s office. Alvin M Jones was chosen vice president and F P Bulger was re elected secretary and treasurer. The annual stockholders meeting was held two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George. Mc Gosman
Dillon
Pnd
Beaverhead County School Districts Receive State Aid
Two Beaverhead County districts Argenta District No 4 and Dewey District No 6 will get state equalization funds. Argenta will receive 316 37 dollars and Dewey 148 90 dollars after eligibility verified by a letter to County Superintendent Miss Gladys Garr from State Superintendent Elizabeth Ireland.
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Beaverhead County
Argenta
Dewey
Gladys Garr
Elizabeth Ireland
Girl Scout Pinochle Party Planned at St James Guild Hall
The Community Party The Girl Scout community committee hosts a pinochle party at the St James guild hall next Thursday night January 28 at 8 o clock. Proceeds support the local Girl Scouts.
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Girl Scout
St. James Guild
Future profits in sheep at Montana Wool Growers meet
The Montana Wool Growers association plans a Bozeman convention January 25 to 27 focusing on sheep outlook and future profits. Extension economist Paul Carpenter will explain factors affecting wool and lamb markets, including buyer versus sheepman dynamics, feed costs, and price spreads.
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Ozeman
Montana Wool Growers’ Association
Bozeman
Murray Stebbins
State College
Paul Carpenter
Montana, State College
Centennial Man Dies Suddenly at Work in Centennial Valley
Bert May a Centennial valley ranch employee died suddenly Sunday afternoon at the C. M. Jones ranch in Centennial valley. Death was due to heart trouble. he collapsed while following a hay wagon. The body was moved via stage to Monida and then to Dillon by H. M. Brundage and Coroner James B. Phillips. He was about 50 years old and had long worked in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert May
Centennial Valley Ranch
C. M. Jones
Centennial Valley
Monida
H. M. Brundage
James B. Phillips
Dillon
Beaverhead Students to Attend State Wool Growers Meet
Ten Beaverhead County High School agricultural students with sheep projects will travel to Bozeman for the Montana Wool Growers Association state convention next week. Supervisor Bernard Williams said the trip will be by Mr. Willama and John Shaffner.
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Beaverhead County
Montana Wool Growers’ Association
Bozeman
Bernard Williams
Smith-Hughes Department
Willama
John Shaffner
Legion hosts Dillon Public School kids at skating rink
Beaverhead post of the American Legion invited Dillon public school pupils to skate free at the South Dakota street rink for at least two weeks after a Legion endorsement. The program runs weekdays 3 to 6 pm as operators Ray Stanfield and Douglas Bourquin supported by Adjutant George R. Baker. The Legion also held officer installations after a Metlen hotel dinner.
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American: Legion
Dillon
UPILS
Dillon Public Schools
South Dakota Street
Beaverhead
American Legion
George R. Baker
Ray Stanfield
Douglas Bourquin
Legion
Beaverhead Post
Metlen
R. D
Montana D A R Convention Scheduled Here
Beaverhead chapter Daughters of the American Revolution announces the annual Montana state convention to be held Wednesday and Thursday March 30 and 31 under its auspices. A motor trip to Bannack and other local historical sites will be featured with several prominent speakers addressing the event. The Beaverhead chapter is recognized as one of the state’s most active.
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Baverhead
Daughters of the American Revolution
Beaverhead
Bannack
Beaverhead Chapter
State
Funeral of Beaverhead Rancher Here
Funeral services for the late Charles Herbert Wheat exteemed Beaverhead county rancher who died at his home January 11 were held Thursday afternoon at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. The services were in charge of the
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Elks
Charles Herbert Wheat
Beaverhead County
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Thirty Are Initiated By W A A
Thirty pledges were initiated by the Women's Athletic Association of Montana State Normal College at a regular meeting last Wednesday evening. New members include Elizabeth Ballard Dillon Agnes Bernasek Great Falls Frances Bovee Great Falls Ella Conrow Livingston Mary Dierberger Great Falls Maxine Fish Livingston Evelyn Flannery Missoula Dorothy Ga Anaconda Lauretta Geffen a Point Ethel Geyer Grassrange Cynthia Hyatt Kalispell afth Huntimell Mik River Alberth Vetta Johnson Conrad Anne Menghini Power Florence Breat Falls Winn past rege Sines.
Meeting of Assessors Called Off
Chairman James H. Stewart of the state board of equalization announced the annual meeting of Montana county assessors has been cancelled to save money. The board will study county estimates of full cash value for livestock classes as the basis for 1932 assessments.
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James H. Stewart
State Board of Equalization
Stewart
Montana
Board of Equalization
Gilbert elected president of Southwestern Montana Woolgrowers
Fred Gilbert of Alder was elected president of the Southwestern Montana Woolgrowers association at its first regular meeting in Beaverhead and Madison counties. A. P. Williams of Alder became vice president with Howard Morse of Dillon as secretary and treasurer. Ernest Orr Dillon Otto Schulz Sheridan and T. J. Call Ennis named to the advisory board.
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Heepmen
Beaverhead
Madison
Southwestern
Montana
Woolgrowers’ Association
Silver Bow
Fred Gilbert
Alder
A. P. Williams
Howard Morse
Dillon
Ernest Orr
Otto A. Schulz
Sheridan
T. J. Call
Ennis
Louis Vinke
Bozeman
Max Legge
Lamb Marketing Association
Eighth Grade Commencement at Local Junior High
The eighth grade commencement will be held Friday at 2:30 PM in the school auditorium. Thirteen graduates will receive diplomas. Rev J A Mooke of Grace Methodist will speak, diplomas presented by Superintendent Henry, and benediction by C A Schmidt of the Lathren church. A musical program includes processional and recessional by the junior high orchestra and two songs.
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J. A. Mooke
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Iti
C. A. Schridt
Thi
Lathtren Church
UNE
Thilaing
Donge
Ali Bey
Pocatello Tigers Meet Normal Bulldogs In Idaho Series
Montana State Normal faces a tough two game set with Idaho State rival University of Idaho Southern Branch in Pocatello Friday and Saturday. The Bulldogs seek revenge after a lopsided football loss and aim to upset the Tigers in basketball.
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Pocatello Tigers
Bulldogs
Rick Breeden
Montana
University of Idaho Southern Branch
Pocatello
Dillon College
Bulldog
Tiger
Southern Idaho
Beavers Suffer Setbacks as Beavers Sink to Butte Central
Beaver head county high school squad split the week with a 22 20 win over Anaconda and a 19 11 loss at Butte Central. The team travels to Sheridan Friday, while the girls team extends a two year streak with a win over Whitehall and also heads to Sheridan. Election notes from the Dillon Order of the Rainbow for Girls record Ruby Wentworth as worthy advisor and Catherine Bates as associate worthy advisor.
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HE Dillon
Order of the Rainbow For
Ruby Wentworth
Catherine Bates
Beavers
Sheridan
Sheridan High
Whitehall
Continn
Democrats of County Attend Butte Meeting
A large Beaverhead county delegation attended the Victory dinner in Butte last Thursday, signaling the unofficial start of the 1932 presidential campaign. Attendees included Sheriff and Mrs. W. C. Ort, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kelly, Boss W. Emerick, Freq Rite, George Metlen, B. J. Metlen, J. E. Shaw, G. T. Paul, and Dave McKnight, with a strong sense of enthusiasm for the campaign.
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Beaverhead County
Finlen
Butte
W. C. Ort
J. E. Kelly
W. Emerick
Freq Rite
George Metlen
B. J. Metlen
J. E. Shaw
G. T. Paul
Dave McKnight
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Board OF Comcissioners
Mary W. French
Ashcsbinens
Eensee Eenee
Dillon Canals Co
Assmnt
Beaverhead, Lumber Co
Brownell
Montana Mercantile Co
Wah Chong
Whiskey Jim
Sanitary Meat Market
Harvey Mercantile Co
McLeod and _ White
Roy Forrester
GUN Club
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Community Party
Rotary Club
Aviation
Joe Wedum
Hazelbaker
J. C. Wedum
Dillon Rotary Club
Wedum
W.A.A
Normal College Athletic Association
Tax Board
Fred
Gilbert
Association
Louie Vinke
M.W A
Woodmen
Tom Caverly
Frank Lasich
Evan Burles
Clifford Carroll
Fred Kerr
N. P. Chris
Anaconda
Butte Central
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