Fraternal Lodges Record Charter Dates and Longstanding Members
Diana Rebekah Lodge No 42 marks charter dated August 18 1902 with 22 original members now mostly gone. Present officers include Gladys Tait and Jack Deputy. lodge supports I O O F home at Helena and education fund. Evergreen Lodge No 45 AF AM traces to 1893 charter. Ralph Quigley master. Mayme Stover Sullivan living charter member. Elva Boardman Chapter No 26 prepares 50th anniversary September 16 with Elizabeth Calvert as worthy matron.
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Diana Rebekah Lodge
A. A. Elliott
A. L. Bodkin
Bodkin
Edna Ripley
C. P. Tomas
W. A. Hiden
Mayme Stover Sullivan
Sacramento
California
Sewing Club
Elva Boardman
Elizabeth Calvert
Evergreen Lodge No 45 AF and AM Formed in Lima Montana
In early 1893 a group of ten Beaverhead County Masons formed a plan for a new lodge. They held April meetings under dispensation from the Montana Grand Lodge and applied for a charter as the Grand Lodge met in the ensuing session.
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Evergreen Lodge
AF & AM
Lima
Montana
Beaverhead County
Grand Lodge of Montana
Grand Lodge
Lima Assembly 47 Rainbow for Girls Established Facts
Lima Assembly No 47 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls was inaugurated May 27 1946 by Mrs Arline M Becker supreme inspector of Montana with Dillon Assembly officers guiding 25 charter members. It was constituted March 29 1947 led by Worthy Advisor Leoan Manning and now numbers 35 with June Michelish as Worthy Advisor and Helen Harshner as Mother Advisor.
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Lima Assembly
Arline M. Becker
Montana
Dillon Assembly
Elva Boardman
Order of the Eastern Star
Lois Martinell Merrell
Hilma Merrell
Grace Martinell
Mizpah Chapter No 138 Eastern Star Opens In 1893
Mizpah chapter No 138 of Eastern Star was instituted in April 1893 in the Masonic hall above Dart Hardware. At the second meeting on April 11 Fidel Huber and Mrs Jessie Poindexter received degrees. The first officers led by Worthy Matron Mrs Hattie Dart and Worthy Patron Robert Wing. The charter was granted Oct 13 1893. Living charter members include Mrs Clara Chapman and Mrs Rosenall. George Dart was the first man initiated after the charter. Three grand matrons served: Mrs Jennie Bishop 1901 Mrs Nellie Lovell 1923 and Mrs T E Luebben 1985. The present worthy matron is Mrs Janet Christensen Erwin Christensen is worthy patron.
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Mizpah
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Dart Hardware
Fidel Huber
Jessie Poindexter
Hattie Dart
Robert Wing
Jennie Bishop
Clara Chapman
Rosenall
George Dart
Nellie Lovell
T. E. Luebben
Janet Christensen
Erwin Christensen
Elva Boardman Chapter Honored in Lima Montana Founding
Elva Boardman Chapter No 26 of Lima Montana was constituted October 16 1900 with Mizpah Chapter 13 Dillon aiding in organization. The chapter was named for grand secretary Elva Boardman to honor her guidance Lucy M Ford the first worthy matron earned credit for leadership and support.
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Elva Boardman
C.E.S
Lima
Montana
Mizpah
Dillon
Lucy M. Ford
Dillon Lodge No 16 Masons Charter History
Dillon Lodge No 16 AF and AM traces its charter from Dillon No 30 on Oct 1 1884 and later consolidation with Glendale No 23 in Feb 21 1908 forming Dillon 23 and a May 1921 union with Bannack No 16 creating Dillon No 16. The current worthy master is Hiram W Rodgers.
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Dillon No
Glendale No
Dillon
Bannack No
Hiram W. Rodgers
Hollywood Circle No. 565 Neighbors of Woodcraft Organizes
The Dillon unit Hollywood Circle No. 565 began with a December 11 1903 meeting led by Field Organizer Helen R Canfield. Anna Cashmore was its first guardian neighbor and Sadie Wolf organized the first juvenile lodge in 1924 with Florence Hughes. The circle is active in civic fraternal and charitable work.
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Hollywood Circle NO
Woodcraft
Woodcraft Circle
Dillon
Helen R. Canfield
Anna Cashmore
Sadie Wolf
Florence Hughes
Hollywood Circle of
D A R Chapter Forms In March 1917 With Carolyn White Regent
The local Daughters of the American Revolution held its first meeting at Miss Carolyn White’s home in March 1917. She was elected first regent, with charter members including Miss Jean Bishop and numerous Mrs. and Misses named. Four state regents came from the chapter, and since 1936 the group has awarded a Good Citizenship medal to a top senior girl and ran the museum exhibit. War relief work and USO train service were also organized by the chapter under Regent Mrs. Willey. current regent is Mrs. T F McFadden.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Carolyn White
Jean Bishop
Mildred Thompson
Sarah Poindexter
Jennies. Nash
Nina M. Nash
Lucy F. Walker
Erma Stone Lynch
Addie F. Richardson
Margaret White Fager
Isabel R. Brenner
Margaret C. Poindexter
Laura T. Scott
Phoebe C. Anderson
Marie B. Bimrose
Catherine Orr
M. Beck
Ida E. Morse
Nellie Lovell
Phoebe Anderson
Alfreda Woodside
Edith Smith
Elizabeth Luebben
DAR
Willey
USO
T. F. Mcfadden
Lloyd Whipple
Dillon
Montana
Fifth Army
V.F.W
John W. Bonner
Post
Gresham
East Bannock Street
Beaverhead
Baptist Church
Elvin Thompson
Eagles Auxiliary Organizes James Campbell First President
The Dillon Aerie auxiliary was instituted Feb 25 1950 by M A Cornelius with Arthur McLaren assisting. Mrs James Campbell was elected first president and Minnie Price visited on June 27 1950 while Mrs Melvin Westad serves as present president. The group plans family and civic benefits activities.
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Grand Aerie
John McLaren
James Campbell
Minnie Price
Missoula
Melvin Westad
Dillon Elks Lodge No 1554 History and Leadership Highlights
Dillon Lodge No 1554 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks organized May 18 1929 by Butte lodge officers led by Exalted Ruler Frank Le Sage and District Deputy W H Reif. Officers installed included Terry Browning Dell Lloyd James O Melton J Leonard Innes Albert S Baker and others. The lodge hosted the Montana State Elks association in 1933 with Earl Wheat elected president. The lodge moved to Dart's hall in 1939 and opened a club room later abandoned in 1943 due to the war. The drum corps has won national and state prizes and Archie Green is the current Exalted Ruler.
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B.p.oo
ELKS
Dillon Lodge
B. P. OO
Butte Lodge
Frank le Sage
W. H. Reif
Terry Browning
Dell Lloyd
James O. Melton
J. Leonard Innes
Albert S. Baker
T. F. McFadden
Homer Faust
Tler
John T
Orr
W. A. Graeter
B. W. Emerick
Francis Gelhaus
William Nelson
E. W. Johnson
Montana State Elks Association
Earl Wheat
Dart’s
Dillon
Archie Green
Ladies of the Elks Club Formed in 1945
The Ladies of the Elks formed March 10 1945 with Mrs Harold Murray as president and a slate of officers. The group serves wives and relatives of B P O Elks in good standing with about 50 members. Meetings are monthly on the third Tuesday at the ICCF hall and the club supports benevolent community work and Elks charity.
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Ladies of the Elks
Harold Murray
Emery Smith
Clarence Baril
Art Bay
Betty Massetter
Paul Bramsman
John Maicsich
Kiwanis and Key Club Formed in Dillon in 1940
The Kiwanis club started in Dillon in May 1940 with 35 members and its first president was Jack Barrett. Its civic focus includes youth service. The high school Key Club was organized last spring for upperclassmen, with fifteen initiates. Paul Puyear leads Kiwanis, Waldron Boger is vice president, H. Hendren secretary, D. L. Johnson treasurer, and Dan Dennis leads the Key Club.
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Kiwanis Club
Dillon
Jack Barrett
Paul Puyear
Kiwanis
Waldron Boger
H. Hendren
D. L. Johnson
Dan Dennis
A. A. A. W. Dillon Branch Organized in 1931
The A. A. A. W. Dillon branch formed in January 1931 at Mrs. Ernest Luebben home with 24 charter members. Officers included Mrs. Ernest Luebben as president Miss Anne Feley as vice president Miss Julia Anderson as secretary and Mrs. T. E. Gilbert as treasurer.
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A. A. A. W. Dillon
American Association of University Women
Ernest Luebben
Anne Feley
Julia Anderson
T. E. Gilbert
S. E. Davis
BeavER Lodge Youth Center Backed by Local Auxiliary
The unit supports Montana library and adoption law studies while backing city library work Girl Scouts a college loan fund and the International Fellowship Study Grant. Wyatt and Ruby Wyatt lead. Mrs George Mithun is president Mussetter heads the Auxiliary 43 members. They aid Lloyd Whipple post in the Buddy Poppy sale and organize Christmas baskets for veterans families. An essay contest on Peace with Honor for America drew 150 student writings and they bought a large American flag and banner. The auxiliary color guard has appeared publicly with the colors.
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Montana
City Library
Girl Scouts
Mussetter
Lloyd Whipple
America
Auxiliary
Rotary Club of Dillon Marks Charter Night
Two Rotary members Dr. R. D. Curry and Thomas Luebben recall the July 29 1922 charter night at Dillmont with guests from many clubs. The first president was Frank A. Hazelbaker followed by J. E. Monroe and Frank Eliel as leaders. The Dillon Beaverhead Rotary has spent thousands advancing home interests with 41 current members. Frank Hazelbaker Jr is now president and Dr. S. E. Davis is district governor.
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Rotary
R. D. Curry
Thomas Luebben
Dillmont
Frank A. Hazelbaker
J. E. Monroe
Frank Eliel
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Frank Hazelbaker
S. E. Davis
St. Elmo Commandery No. 7 Organized in 1890
St. Elmo Commandery No. 7 began as A. H. Barrett commandery with charter members John F. Bishop David T. Chapman Thomas Douglas Shangar H Douglas Fidel Huber Richard C. Halliday Rupert B. Nuckolls Goodwin T. Paul Philip H. Poindexter H. D. Pickman and Philip E. Poindexter. Poindexter was its first commander and the body later renamed on Oct. 13 1891. Current leaders Irving I. Pruitt Harold H. Hendren and Wilber L. Squires are noted in Dillon and Lima respectively.
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ST. Elmo Commandery No
John F. Bishop
David T. Chapman
Thomas Douglas
Shangar H. Douglas
Fidel Huber
Richard C. Halliday
Rupert B. Nuckolls
Goodwin T. Paul
Philip H. Poindexter
H. D. Pickman
Philip E. Poindexter
G. T
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No 20 Charter Date
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 20 was granted its charter May 18 1923. Charter members include Julia Anderson Mrs Zola Black Ethel Bonner Mrs Kate Burfiend Mrs Clara Chapman Mrs Anne Chapman Mrs Ella Carrier Mrs Anna Cashmore Mrs Cecil Cluley Myrl Erwin Josephine Erwin Anna Elder Mrs Lulu Elliott Mildred Elliott Ada Enlow Louise Featherly Martha Featherly Anna Gosman Abbie Gowan Mrs Mary Jaques Alma Gilbert Henrietta Jones Catherine Jones Josephine Jones Kathryn Jennings Hazel Morse Ellen MacMillan Annie Nelson Lorene Nelson Mrs Ida Oween Yersie Owen Mrs Elizabeth Price May Price Mrs Nelson Nelson Frances Sullivan Dorothy Thomas Mrs F
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 20
Julia Anderson
Zola Black
Ethel Bonner
Kate Burfiend
Clara Chapman
Anne Chapman
Ella Carrier
Anna Cashmore
Cecil Cluley
Myrl Erwin
Josephine Erwin
Anna Elder
Lulu Elliott
Mildred Elliott
Ada Enlow
Louise Featherly
Martha Featherly
Anna Gosman
Abbie Gowan
Ladies Auxiliary to Lloyd Whipple Post Formed in Dillon
At a district encampment on May 5 1946 in Dillon the Ladies Auxiliary to Lloyd Whipple Post 4163 was organized with 11 charter members. Mrs Lucille McPherson was installed as president and Ruth Smith succeeded as president in 1947 for three years through May 1950 before Bett...
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W.F.W
Dillon
Lloyd Whipple
Lucille McPherson
Ruth Smith
Bett
Dillon Shakespeare Club's Long History Chronicle
One of the oldest women’s clubs in the state, Dillon Shakespeare Club, was founded April 22, 1891, by women seeking a study club. Founders included Mrs. Hooker, with living charter member Mrs. Clara Chapman. Current president is Mrs. H. H. Hendron.
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Dillon Shakespeare Club
Hooker
Clara Chapman
H. H. Hendron
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