Preservation of American System Cited by Beaverhead Chamber Speaker
George Schotte of Butte told Beaverhead chamber of commerce members the first duty of Americans is to keep the American system functioning and to show it is best for all. He urged readiness for defense against aggression, citing past conquests and warning powers against attempts to threaten peace. The 1954 banquet at Dillon's Elks hall drew a capacity crowd and featured remarks by chamber officers and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
George Schotte
Butte
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Elks’ Hall
Dillon
Butte Chamber of Commerce
United
Sciotte
Beaverhead Chamber
Frank Venable
Brown
MC Tne
Arthur J. Lord
St James’ Episcopal Church
Workers Thanked For Efforts in ABC Blood Drive
Mrs Harold Hendrer chairing the Beaverhead Red Cross and Mrs Bert Cochrane lauded volunteers for the bloodmobiles visit. Gratitude went to donors including the Dillon Soroptimist Club and Dillon lodge No 1554 BPOE. Staff included doctors nurses practical nurses and numerous volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hendrer
Beaverhead
American Red Cross
Bert Cochrane
Volunteer Service
Soroptumist Club of
Dillon
Dillon Lodge
BPOE
Lodge Hall
Albert L Juergens
George Routledge
Harve Stanchfield
Walter Brundage
Lois Michels
George Smith
Stella Carr
Ruth Dart
Abe Beckman
Anna Blinn
Philip Cottom
Loren Davis
Helen Donovan
Lois Drescher
Lambert Fliel
W W. Hawkins
Fred Kerr
Norman Kneeland
Harry Lapham
Phyllis MacCracken
Alice Noble
Howard Payear
Ruth Lacry
Luther Smith
Russell Stewart
Lucille Weaver
John Wedum
Charles Wenger
Dave Williams
Gargoyle Club Stages Play Green Valley at Western Montana
The Gargoyle club of Western Montana college will present the play Green Valley at the college on February 4. The plot follows residents of a small California settlement and a villain trying to seize a valley for ghost descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gargoyle Club of
Western Montana College
Green Valley
California
Beaverhead Chamber Publishes 1954 Work Program
The Beaverhead chamber of commerce presents its 1954 work program at the annual dinner January 21. President George Andersen and chamber officers urge public input through additions alterations or constructive criticism sent to the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Bad Weather Reduces Attendance at Wool Pool Meeting
Inclement weather limited turnout at the Beaverhead Wool Pool meeting in Dillon on January 23 to 35 members and interested non members. The morning program included a wool grading demonstration and lunch. Directors elected Harry Andrus to the board with holdovers Kenneth Ellison Elwood Morrison and Parke T. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Dillon
Beaverhead County High School
Harry Andrus
Kenneth Elisson
Elwood Morrison
Parke T. Scott
Wool Pool
Ed Whitworth
Montana Wool Growers
Paul Orcutt
Jim Drummond
Montana Wool Laboratory
Ken Coleman
Drummond
J L. van Horm
Montana State College
Bozeman
George McDonald
Ben Slanger
Beaverhead County
Ski Jump Meet Slated Sunday By Local Club
The Dillon Ski club and Dillon junior chamber of commerce sponsor a ski jumping meet at Elkhorn hill near Polaris this Sunday January 31. Montana stars will compete with amateurs and pros leaping 150 to 180 feet then landing on a slope. Roads to the scene will be cleared and refreshments provided. a Jaycee service truck will patrol roads. Adults pay a nominal fee and students half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Ski Club
Elkhorn Hill
Polaris
Dillon Junior Chamber of Commerce
Montana
Elkhorn
Dillon Jaycee
DL Ranch
Ski Mun
Mothers March Slated Friday In Polio Drive
Dillon mothers join a polio fundraiser Friday January 29 from 7 to 8 pm led by Beaverhead county chair Mrs. Alene Archer. Residents may donate to the March of Dimes by leaving porch lights on during the hour as volunteers call at lighted porches to collect funds.
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Dilion
Alene Archer
Beaverhead County
National Foundation For
Bannack Fund Short by 506 Dollars for Preservation
The Bannack fund for Beaverhead County Museum association needs 1100 dollars. 506 more must be raised. Donors listed include the Beaverhead County Museum association Theta club DAR and multiple local clubs and individuals. An annual meeting is set for Monday February 1 at 7 30 p m at Jean F Bishop’s home to elect two trustees and handle reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County Museum Association
Bannack
Theta Club
Daughters of the American Revolution
Dillon Shakespeare Club
Dillon Rotary Club
Glen Home Guard
Dell Home Demonstration Club
Hi-Lighters
Merry Mixers
Friendly Neighbors
Melrose Women's Club
Jean F Bishop
Mildred B. Thompson
Dan Piccone
O. A. Bergeson
Joseph E White
Georgia Mathews
Bertie Mathews
Fred
Elfreda Woodside
Chan Stallings, Jr
R. M Barrett
Joseph Pace
Avery Connie John Collins
E. G. Innes
Paul Boetticher
Rush Jordan
Dorothy Gelhaus
Helen Dresen
Genevieve Albertson
Gert Daniels
Ruth Dillavoy
Joseph Ryburn
William Straugh
J. C. Wedum
James Mansfield, Jr
D. I. Emerick
Laurence Walker
O. K. Moe
Ralph McFadden
Gladys Forrester
Walter J. McGuire
Catherine P. Willis
Gordon Berry
Norman B. Holter
Norman J. Holter
Helena
Beaverhead
Banquet Chairman Eats in Kitchen as 100 Attend
Tom McGovern, head of the chamber of commerce banquet at Dillon on January 21, organized ticket sales and meal service with St. Rose's Guild. Despite predicting over 100 tickets would sell, exactly 100 people showed up and McGovern dined in the kitchen with guests and entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Tom McGovern
Dillon
Ladies of St. Rose's Guild
Chamber
McGovern
Electric Appliance Dealers Meet on Television Reception
Electric appliance dealers of Dillon met January 22 with Howard Babcock manager of the Vigilante Electric cooperative and Bruce Watters power use and educational adviser to discuss local television reception and problems. Cooperative officials said joint cooperation on these problems related to electric service to rural areas will insure adequate constant and efficient television reception. J. D. Burt superintendent of operations joined in the discussion. Adequate wiring proper voltage and service were among subjects discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Howard Babcock
Vigilante Electric Cooperative
Bruce Watters
J. D. Burt
District Governor Delivers Rotary Talk in Dillon
Dr. Herbert Hines, Montana Rotary governor and president, spoke to the Dillon club on January 25. He summarized the Paris assembly and praised Rotary for easing international competition and fostering friendships. The meeting included officer and committee reports as the club reported a 10 percent membership gain. G. E. Gastga of Butte attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hines
Montana
Rotary International
Dillon Club
J. Weldon Payne
Hines
Rotary
Paris
United States
G. EB. Gastga
Butte
Was
Beavers Sweep Bitter Root in Class B Conference Wins
Beavers led by Coach George Scott returned Sunday with wins over Stevensville 44 to 32 and Hamilton 48 to 46 in the Southwestern Class B. The victories keep Beaverhead atop the six team league at 5-0, with Anaconda Central, Powell, Helena Cathedral, Stevensville, and Hamilton chasing. Although facing non conference foes outside the loop, Beaverhead’s in league record remains perfect as they head to Anaconda Central for round two. Coach Scott praised his bench as equal to starters, citing reserve strength as the deciding factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
Beaverhead Beavers
Bitter Root Valley
Stevensville High School
Hamilton
Broncs
Beavers
Anaconda Cen
Powell
Helena Cathedral
Stevensville
Anaconda Central
Chuck Burgess
Powell Wardens
Scott
Local Students Named to MSU Honor Roll
Six Beaverhead and Madison County students are listed on Montana State University Missoula autumn quarter Scholastic honor roll. A total of 262 students earned places, including 19 with straight A's, per the registrar. From the area: Howard A. Scott Armstead Samuel E Davis Bruce H. Lloyd James L. Roberts Neal G. Sullivan Dillton Mary Lou Marsh Sheridan.
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Beaverhead
Madison Counties
Montana State University
Missoula
Howard A. Scott
Armstead
Samuel E Davis
Bruce H. Lloyd
James L. Roberts
Neal G. Sullivan
Join Art Club Welcomes New Western Montana Members
New members Donna Wadel Claudia Hoy Tug Ikeda Gerry Buck Janet Puyear and Blanche Gander join the Art club at Western Montana college to be initiated February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ART Club
Western Montana College
Donna Wadel
Claudia Hoy
Tug Ikeda
Gerry Buck
Janet Puyear
Blanche Gander
Ellen May Circle Meeting Notice
The Ellen May Circle will meet at Mrs. Earl Opps 933 South Washington Street on Thursday January 28 at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen May
Earl Opp
South
Washington Street
Pam
College President Outlines Campus Improvements
Western Montana college President Rush Jordan outlined winter quarter plans including expanding the campus by 11 acres to add an athletic field parking space and new buildings. A student union building was mentioned and if enrollments rise a residence hall for 100 students may be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College
Rush Jordan
Saddles Recovered After Stolen From Ranch Near Idaho Line
Beaverhead county sheriff reports three saddles stolen January 7 from the Diamond ranch near the Idaho line have been recovered. One saddle found at Butte, two at Havre. A warrant issued for a suspect, name withheld as search continues. William Cox and Barbara Cox sentenced to one year in state prison. A 17 year old juvenile confesses to petty larceny in Dillon area and will be held at Miles City school until age 21 or release by authorities.
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Beaverhead County
Diamond Ranch
Idaho Line
Butte
Havre
William Cox
Barbara‘Cox
Philip A. ‘Duncan
Western Faculty Attend Montana Education Meeting in Billings
Western Montana college participates in a statewide education conference with President Rush Jordan Superintendent Laurence Walker and Professor Kneeland attending in Billings. Mrs Zella Flores represents Western on a curriculum development panel as a conference consultant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana ‘College
Pres. Rush
Jordan
Laurence Walker
Kneeland
Billings
Montana
Zella Flores
Western
4 H Builders Plan Banquet Sets County Service
The 4 H Builders met January 20 in city council rooms to lay plans for serving the annual county Farm Bureau banquet on February 3. Riverside Farm Bureau would donate labor while Builders supply materials. A $20 donation from the Glen Sagebrush club was noted at a January 27 Dillon council meeting toward completing the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Riverside: Farm’ Bureau
Glenn Sagebrush Club
Meena Wie
Dillon
Beaverhead Chamber Plans Rodeo and Youth Fair Meeting
Emma of the Beaverhead chamber and Dillon junior chamber representatives with county commissioners will meet January 28 at 8 p.m. in the Beaverhead museum building to discuss plans for the annual rodeo and youth fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tary
Emma of
Beaverhead
Commerce
Dillon
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Ladies of St. Rose's Catholic
George C Brown, Jr
George Anderson
Tom McGovernn
Warren M Stone
John C Tolson
Bruce Risley
Frank Lasich
Monte Melton
Tim Tash
Nancy Wheat
Verla Boettcher
John McCangles
Hero
ABC
Gargoyle
Local Chamber
Bannack Fund
Mont
Aed
Rotary Meeting
MSU
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