Local Selective Service Notes and Military Dispatches
The records list 1-A-Elden Childs and others, with multiple district designations. News covers Navy enlistments, WAAC officer candidate selection, promotions, and soldiers stationed at Camp Haan, plus a report from Frank Kurtz’s circle in Hawaii with Artie Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board
Folllows
Elden Childs
Lewis Clark Ford
Bill Earl McKee
Ray Howard Medearis
Paul Carson Walker
Robet Francis Rolles
Everett Lunnathe
Joseph Warren Shaw
Marin Sherman Vance
Sylvester Murtagh Rogan
Anthony Francis Rogan
Local Tuberculosis Seal Sale Reaches $429 Total
Miss Evelyn Rimel reports the Dillon tuberculosis seal sale has reached 429.10 dollars. Late payments and unreturned seals are still being accepted. The campaign thanks residents, businesses, and student groups including the Radio Quiz kids and Girls' Athletic club for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Rimel
Miss Rimel
Dillon
Girls’ Athletic Club
KZN
Normal College
Dillon Man Parsell Passes Away After Illness
Francis M. Parsell 38 a former Dillon resident died last Friday at Galen after several months illness. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs H H Parsell of Dillon widow and three children brother Austin Parsell of Dillon sister Mrs Jack Parrent of Great Falls. Funeral Monday at Brundage chapel with Rev J A Meeke of Grace Methodist church officiating. Interment Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers Claude Lay Dave Williams Walter Ronnemos e C L Murphy L Frederickson and William Mulfiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Parsell
Dillon
Galen
H. H. Parsell
Austin Parsell
Jack Parrent
Great Falls
Brundage Chapel
J. A. Meeke
Grace Methodist Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Claude Lay
Dave Williams
Walter Ronnemose
C. L. Murphy
L. Frederickson
William Mulfiet
Beavers Set to Face Lima and Whitehall in Home Stretch
After back to back losses on the road, the Beavers seek a pair of wins this Friday and Saturday at home. They lost 41 29 to Park City and 47 19 at Anaconda with Olafon leading Anaconda and Blaz second for Copperheads. The Dillon B squad game against Harrison was canceled due to severe weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
Lima
WhitehaLl
Frank Little
Park City Rangers
Anaconda
Olan
Blaz
Copperheads
Deputy
Kamps
Hansen
Dart
Dillon
Harrison
Lira
Girl Scout council selects officers at annual meeting
At the annual meeting held at Mrs. Fred Bridenstine’s home Mrs. Bridenstine was elected Girl Scout commissioner for the coming year replacing retiring commissioner Mrs. P. J. Lovell. New officers include deputy commissioner Mrs. A. L. McArthur and secretary-treasurer Mrs. Arthur Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Council
Fred Bridenstine
Bridenstine
P. J. Lovell
A. L. McArthur
Arthur Bay
Carl Anderson
Evelyn Rimes
Fred Kerr
T. F. McFadden
Luther Smith
Smith Paddock
Juliette Lowland
Melissa Minger
Evelyn Rimel
Lenore McCollum
Beatta Hall
Juliette Low
Wise River Man Re-elected to Board of Directors
At the ninth annual Bozeman Production Credit Association meeting in Bozeman W E Westlake of Bozeman and John Lucas of Ringling were re elected for three year terms. They join carryover directors G A Brieback of Wilsall George A Carkeek of Cameron and Frank Husted of Wise River. Sherman Smith spoke on the 1943 program and goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman Production Credit Association
Bozeman
W. E. Westlake
John Lucas
Ringling
G. A. Brieback
Wilsall
George A. Carkeek
Cameron
Frank Husted
Wise River
Sherman Smith
Gallatin County Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Usda War Board
Bulldogs Depart on Road Trip to Open Conference Play
Coach William Straugh leads the Normal college Bulldogs on a trip to Havre to face Northern Montana Normal in the season opener. The squad includes Ray Conger Haner Buckmaster Howard Smith Jack Mattingly Bill McMannis Bob Rott and J W McCracken with Hansen ill. Carroll College Saints host Helena games and the team next plays Montana School of Mines at home January 29 and 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulldogs
Northern Lights
Carroll College
Helena
Carroll College Saints
Montana
McCarvel
Byrne
Anaconda Central
Straugh
Ray Conger
Haner Buckmaster
Howard Smith
Jack Mattingly
Bill McMannis
Bob Rott
J. W. McCracken
Hansen
Havre
Carroll
Montana School of Mines
Butte
Normal College
President's Birthday Ball Set at City Hall
Plans are under way for the annual President's Birthday Ball at city hall on Saturday night January 30. The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department sponsors the event to benefit national and local infantile paralysis funds. This year the ball substitutes for the draftee party for February selectees, with the February group set to leave for Butte on February 1. C M Casterline is acting chairman for the firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Butte
C. M. Casterline
Gas Coupon Deadlines and Tire Inspections Notice
Motorists are reminded that No 3 coupons in the basic A gas line ration books expire at midnight Thursday January 21. After that date first page coupons are invalid for gas purchases. Inspect tires at official OPA stations by March 31 and switch to six month inspections for this group. postponement of mileage inspections does not delay needed service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem W. Collins
OPA
Collins
Delegates Elected for State Mining Meeting Friday
Beaverhead Mining association named delegates O A Bergeson J E Kelly William Gardner Glen Decker and M J Ambrose to attend the state meeting which opened yesterday A plan to seek federal aid for a survey of the Argenta district to locate strategic metals was approved A committee of Vince Schmittroth and Glen Decker will draft a resolution petitioning the government for the survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Mining Association
O. A. Bergeson
J. E. Kelly
William Gardner
Glen Decker
M. J. Ambrose
Argenta
Vince Schmittroth
Rotary meeting highlights Dillon city issues and plans
Dillon police chief Patrick outlined budget limits on permanent improvements and a water system plan pending priority funding. The city has a satisfactory finances with little debt, graveling progress on Badger pass surfaces, and potential extension of the gravel project. Miss Ardella Lanner's accordion solos accompanied by group singing closed the evening chaired by Bert Megquier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rotary Club
Elza Patrick
Dillon
Patrick
Badger Pass
Ardella Lanner
Pres. T. W. Sargent
Rotary Club
Albert Erickson
Africa
Pacific
Jack Rees
Fred Honeychurch
Bunny Wynne
Bert Megquier
Eliel's and Warner's Lead High Bowling Scores
Eliel's and Warner's posted the top team totals 2723 and 2644 in a two day bowling stretch. Roscoe Cornell led Monday trio with 561 in three games while Bob Warner totaled 534 across three games. Ladies doubles were won by Emma Bates and Jo Ann Deputy with 1152 pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliel
Mary Emerick
Irene Frcery
Monte Stone
Hattie Brundage
McCarthy to Lead Beaverhead Legion Banquet Plans
Jay V. McCarthy was named in charge of arrangements for a banquet honoring Beaverhead county selective service board at Beaverhead post of the American Legion. The event, with Legion and Auxiliary members present, will be held next month. Hugo Kencke and Mrs. Thelma Thurston plan to attend. W L McDowell will receive Purple Heart and Silver Star. Invitations go to J B C Knight and Herbert Kibler. Luther S Smith to receive past commander’s pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay V. McCarthy
Beaverhead
Selective Service Board
American Legion
Legion
Auxiliary
McCarthy
Hugo Kencke
Thelma Thurston
W. L. McDowell
McDowell
J. B. C. Knight
Anaconda
Herbert Kibler
Helena
Luther S. Smith
Bergeson Reports on Legislative Setup at Dillon Chamber
O A Bergeson, chairman of the legislative committee, addressed the Dillon Chamber of Commerce board last Monday on the Beaverhead county and Montana State Normal College legislative plans. He recently returned from a Helena legislative meeting. Dillon Chamber plans for 1943 were discussed, with Pres S E Whitworth leading the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Gibson
Army Air Force
Pueblo
Colo
Gibson
Beaverhead County
Interstate Building & Loan Association
Montana State Normal College
Dillon
Dillon Chamber of Commerce
O. A. Bergeson
Bergeson
Helena
Pres. S. E. Whitworth
Sugar Stamp No 11 Becomes Valid Feb 1
OPA officials announce that sugar stamp No 11 will become valid February 1 and allow three pounds of sugar until March 15. Stamp No 10 remains valid for three pounds during a similar period and expires at midnight January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Paddocks Visit City From Grasshopper Last Friday
Mr and Mrs W H Paddock were business visitors in the city from Grasshopper last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Paddock
Dillon Elks Plan Charter Night Celebration
Dillon lodge No. 1554 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks plans Charter Night at its January 26 meeting in the I.O.O.F. hall. Instituted May 18, 1929, the lodge has a strong state and national presence and drum corps. Members past and present are urged to attend for special entertainment and a good time, per Exalted Ruler Emery Smith and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
Elks
Dillon
Emery Smith
Morse Elected Director At Montana Woolgrowers Meet
Howard Morse was re-elected a director of the Montana Livestock Credit association at the Montana Woolgrowers convention in Billings. Sylvan Paul of Deer Lodge was elected to succeed W. G. Gilbert of Dillon as president. Attendees from Dillon included W. G. Gilbert and several residents, with others from Polaris Dell Alder and surrounding communities present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Woolgrowers
Billings
Howard Morse
Montana Livestock Credit Association
Woolgrowers
Sylvan Paul
Deer Lodge
W. G. Gilbert
Dillon
S. E. Whitworth
Berg Christensen
Roscoe Cornell
Norman Giles
Sam Ditty
Harry Anderson
I. W. Vinsel
Mr. Morse
W. B. Willey
Will
Adolph Pahnish
Polaris
Ernest Peyre
William Wyatt
Oscar Gravely
Dell
J. H. Gilbert
Alder
Oil Tanker Upsets Near Grasshopper Creek South of Dillon
An oil tanker of Home Oil of Great Falls turned over near Grasshopper creek as it pours into Beaverhead south of Dillon last Thursday. The trailer separated from the truck and slid down the embankment, rupturing the tank and leaking gasoline. The vehicle was towed to Dillon for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Oil Company of
Great Falls
Grasshopper Creek
Beaverhead
Dillon
Beaverhead Selective Service Draft Call February 1
A new Beaverhead county draft registration batch is called for February 1 with seven Army volunteers. Registrants depart January 31 for Dillon area reporting then travel to Butte for medical exams and a Fort Douglas Utah induction. Notables include Ralph G. Smith and Elijah F Patterson among Dillon men.
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Beaverhead County
Butté
Fort Douglas
Utah
Ralph G. Smith
Monrovia
Calif
Willis Arch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Kurtz
Hawaii
U. S. Navy
Waikiki Beach
Artie Shaw
Aloa
Walter Shaffner
San Diego
J. F. Shaffner
Selective Service
Harold Charles Palmer
Seatle, Wash
Mr. Palmer
Whitey
Louise Givogre
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
WAAC
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
John Pershing
Jack) Cashmore
W. F. Cashmore
U. S. Army
86Th Coast Artillery
Camp Haan
California
Scout
Francis Parsell
Ennis High School
Ennis
Sheridan
Twin Bridges
The
Wise River Man
Northern
William Straugh
Northern Montana Normal College
Washington
Eliel’s and
Warner’s
Cornell
Lay
Warner
Men’ S
Winn’s
Warner's
Metlen Hotel
Task Transfer
Paramount Cleaners
Texaco
Tribune
Eliel’s
Standard Lumber
Montana Power
Gosman’s
Montana Auto
Orr Flowers
State Bank
Merle’s Beauty Shop
Skeet’s
Stephan’s
Dillon Implement
Emerick Insurance
City Drug
Powerettes
Bond’s
Jay McCarthy
Dillon Elks — Plan
Meet
Livestock Group
Canyon
Pioche
Nev
Arthur Adolph
Reichle
Torrance
Herman Talmage Flaharty
Humphrey
Idaho
Lester Lee Phillips
Idaho Falls
Clement Patrick Hennessy
Kenimerer
Wyo
James Leroy
Pocatello
Jean Oliver Caver
Seal Beach
Daleson Stone
Brownington
Raymond Hicks Kington
Mathew Joseph
Portland
Ore
Ay Keith
Oregon City
Singleton
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