Boxing back in Dillon as old sport revives in Beaverhead
Two recent events suggest boxing could rebound in Dillon and Beaverhead County. An amateur card at the high school featured youths from 10 to 20, while Pete Crump, a local Armstead lad, scored a sensational knockout in Butte, signaling pro potential. A large BCHS auditorium crowd supported the evening, marking Dillon’s first boxing show in years and hinting at growing interest in ring sports locally.
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Dillon
Beaverhead County
Pete Crump
Butte
Pete
Armstead
Jim Loveridge
Anaconda
BCHS
Rotary publication topic at Dillon club meeting January 26
Harold Warner and Bruce Risley presented a report on the Rotary magazine the Rotarian for the Dillon Rotary club program at the Elks hall. The talk noted monthly U S distribution and a Spanish edition for Spanish speaking countries with selections from the latest issue including Debate of the Math and discussions on freedom of speech. Guests E E Hazel and Darrola Jones attended.
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Harold Warner
Rotary Organization
Dillon Rotary Club
Elks’ Hall
Warner
Bruce Risley
United States
Rotarian
The
Maga
Bert Cochrane
E E. Hazel
Dillon Club
Darrola Jones
Blackfoot
Ida
Beaverhead Boxing Revival Sees Local Eyes On Crump
Beaverhead county fans show support as Pete Crump nears pro bouts within reach. Butte boxing gains momentum through American Legion efforts and Mel Epstein, promoting fights that attract county interest. Officials stress safety, eight counts, and amateur protection amid a promising local resurgence.
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Beaverhead County
Crump
Pete Crump
Butte
American Legion
Mel Epstein
Seattle
Epstein
Grogey
World Day of Prayer Planned for February 20
Groups of women worldwide join in prayer on February 20. A planning group schedules a children’s meeting Thursday Feb 19 at 4 00 p m and a young people gathering at 7 30 p m. The Friday adult service is at 3 00 p m.
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Plartinirig
Hansen Rites Held At Dillon Jan. 23
Funeral services for Lars Hansen aged about 63 were held Friday afternoon Jan 23 from the Brundage chapel in Dillon with Rev Arthur J Lord officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers were Berg Christensen John Andersen Ras Hansen Eli Petersen Nis Nissen and Chris Baser Hansen. A native of Denmark he came to the United States in 1909 and Beaverhead county soon after. He married at Diller in 1910 and after ranching near Armstead for two years moved to Polson where his wife died in 1916. He returned to Dillon and had lived there since, working for various sheepmen in Beaverhead county. He was survived by two brothers and a brother-in-law in Denmark.
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Lars Hansen
Brundage
Dillon
Arthur J Lord
Mountain View Cemetery
Berg Christensen
John Andersen Ras Hansen
Eli Petersen
Nis Nissen
Chris Baser Hansen
Denmark
United States
Beaverhead County
Diller
Armstead
Polson
Beaverhead
Armstead Robbers and Related Cases Summary
In Dillon the Armstead robbery trio received two five and three year sentences for their roles as Davis Burke and the gunman, with Gary Guse reporting $30 paid and the weapon unloaded. Also convicted for forgery Dean W Armstrong got one year after a fortified wine fueled check fraud. Three men pleaded guilty to grand larceny for radios from H and S Refrigeration, with Heather Wick and Malone receiving prison terms.
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Davis
Guse
Burke
Helena
Great Falls
Aft
Armstead
Dean W Armstrong
Dillon
Armstrong
Marvin Peterson
Dan Mooney
H and S
Duncan
Joe Heather
Frank Malone
George Wick
County Board to Meet in February Session
Beaverhead County commissioners plan a February session at Dillon Court House on February 2 3 and 4 with meetings over three days.
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Board of County Commissioners of
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Methodist Church Sunday School and Services Schedule
The Methodist Church invites all visitors to attend. Sunday school runs at 10 am led by Norman L Ovitt with elementary activities for children. Morning service follows at 11 am with Organist Mrs L Frysdal Chott directing and sermon What Can We Expect From Life. Choir practice Thursday at 7 30 pm. Junior choir after school. Youth fellowship at 6 30 pm led by Geneese Cook and Barbara Tysdal.
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Methodist Church
Robert N Johnstone
Norman L Ovitt
L. Frysdal Chott
Kaye Larson
Geneese Cook
Barbara Tysdal
St James Episcopal Church Service Schedule
Rev Arthur Lord rector Brinton Jackson choir director leads 8 am holy communion 9 45 am Sunday school 11 am choral communion and sermon at St James Episcopal Church.
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ST. James Episcopal Church
Arthur Lord
Brinton Jackson
Beaverhead Delegates Attend Montana Mining Meeting
Beaverhead Mining association sends W R Allen of Wise River John Collins Frank P Madden and William P Logan of Dillon as delegates to the Thursday Montana Mining association gathering in Helena.
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W R.allen
Wise River
John Collins
Frank P. Madden
William P. Logan
Dillon
Beaverhead Mining Association
Montana Mining Association
Helena
Ambulance Fund Benefit Dinner Slated by Dillon Soroptimists
Dillon Soroptimist club members will host a cafeteria dinner on Saturday January 31 from 600 to 730 p m in the Elks dining room. Proceeds support the ambulance fund with a plate price of 150 for adults and 75 cents for children 10 and under. Dining room and kitchen use donated by Dillon BPO Elks. Baked ham and elk roast will be served. elk meat donated to benefit their project.
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Dillon
Melrose Dance to Benefit March of Dimes in January
A March of Dimes benefit dance is set for Saturday night January 31 at the new Melrose dance hall. Music is donated by the Rhythm Ramblers under the Silver Bow county chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
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Rhythm Ramblers
New Melrose Dance Hall
Silver Bow County
The
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
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ELKS
Dillon Soroptimist Club
Dillon Examiner
Paden
Northwest Bancorporation
Minn
First National Bank OF
Montana
Federal Reserve District No
National Bank
Northwest
Bancorporation
O. A
Buelow
O. A, Buelow
Rotary
L. L. Lindley
Rotary District
Afissoula
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Heather
Wicks
Malone
Montana Power Company
Mortana
Ambulance Fund
J.C. Seidensticker
Twin Bridges
Mont
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