Commissioners Appoint Stephan County Doctor
Beaverhead County Montana Board of County Commissioners met July 5 1949. Present were Helming Giles Scott and Clerk Thompson. Bids for a 2 ton truck cab were invited. The airport work rates were set. County Physician contract awarded to Dr W H Stephan. Continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Harry Helming
Norman Giles
Parke T. Scott
Margaret Thompson
Paul Temple
First National Bank of
Dillon
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Minn
U. S. Treasury
Breensien
U.S. Treasury
Treasury
Anna Dittmer
Dittmer
W. H. Stephan
R. F. Bell
Forest Area Near Elkhorn Hot Springs Closed To Entry
A windstorm left over 2000 acres of timber damaged north and west of Elkhorn Hot Springs. The regional forester orders the area closed to all entry without permit to prevent fires as season nears. A patrolman will monitor, bulldozer lines will be prepared, and permits are required from Wise River Jackson or Elkhorn Hot Springs officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn Hot Springs
Wise River
al Much
Clem Kalitowski
Jackson
Virgil Lovingfoss
Rodeo plans shape into action in Dillon Idaho Falls trip
George Harrison of the Dillon Rodeo association organizes the Marrian McBride livestock string for a Montana debut with two acts and two rodeo clowns in Idaho Falls last week. Labor Day parade at Dillon gains momentum with expanded fairgrounds facilities and a large crowd expected. Veterans of Foreign Wars will run concessions. Local fines fund Barrett hospital via a depot lawn kangaroo court.
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Marrian McBride
Idaho Falls
George Harrison
Dillon Rodeo Association
Harrison
Montana
McBride
Wellesville
Utah
Dillon
Fair Grounds
Lloyd Whipple
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Barrett Hospital
New Budgets Submitted For Beaverhead Districts
Beav erhead County school boards submit budgets for 1949 50 as funding shifts to a foundation program. Districts must stay within base per pupil funds and teacher counts, with limited levies and county state allocations, prompting anxiety over financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Cardinale daughter joins Spirit Lake music camp
Kathryn Jean Cardinale arrived at Spirit Lake Iowa for a five week summer music session at Camp Oka iboji. She will study violin and piano and received a $75 scholarship on the recommendation of Leo Kucinski of Morningside College Sioux City who served as guest director at the all state meet in Great Falls this spring. Morningside College sponsors the camp and provides instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Cardinale
Kathryn Jean
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Camp Okaiboji
Kathryn
Miss Cardinale
Leo Kucinski
Morningside College
Sioux City
Noted Monologist Delights Western Montana Audience
James Buchholtz, a talented young actor, impressed audiences at Western Montana College of Education with a monologue program from noted plays. Period costumes designed by Buchholtz enhanced the entertaining evening, the second feature on the college's summer course program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buchholtz
Western Montana College of Education
Buchholtz
Montana employment office reports plenty of skilled labor available
The Montana State Employment Office, via manager H. L. Hatton, says the labor supply is ample with experienced ranch workers, cooks including couples, herders, and general laborers. Many will be absorbed as haying begins in Big Hole and other county areas, with ranchers urged to post needs early. In June, 121 men found work in the county, about 70 percent in agricultural jobs, including transient workers from California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Employment Office
H. L. Hatton
Big Hole
Cancer fund receives $55.70 from Wise River dance
Mrs J H Williams Beaverhead county commander reports a $55.70 contribution to the county Cancer Control drive from Mrs Vern Stanchfield. The donation comes from a Wise River dance where Mrs Stanchfield served as district committee chair during the spring campaign.
Roy Jackson of Jackson Attends Dillon for Business
Roy Jackson of Jackson spent last Wednesday in Dillon handling business matters and meeting local contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jackson
Jackson
Dillon
Re Allocation of College Funds Deferred by Governor
Governor Bonner announced no further action on reallocating building funds for the Greater University of Montana units until Chancellor George A. Selke returns from Europe in August. He is informing residents who protested the plan of postponed action. Selke urged deferral until his August return and questioned the 1,200,000 dollar allocation to Northern Montana College Havre as excessive and not aligned with the unified state program of higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bonner
University of Montana
George A. Selke
Montana
Selke
Board of Examiners
Northern Montana College
Havre
Wise River 4-H Club Active Summer Efforts
The Wise River 4-H group led by Ruth Goose and Jessie Potts showed strong work despite small size. They hosted a June 25 dance raising about 53 for cancer drive and observed Rural Life Sunday with 39 in attendance. Members enroll in at least two projects including beef fattening foods clothing home living and special problems. a July 17 tour of the Anaconda smelter is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise River
Ruth Goose
Jessie Potts
Anaconda
Buck fined for operating vehicle while intoxicated
Phillip Buck pleaded guilty in police court after arrest Saturday night on Montana Street for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Judge George E. Baker fined Buck $100, which he paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Buck
Montana Street
George E. Baker
Rev. Lewis D. Smith Dies on Vacation in St Paul
The Rev. Lewis D. Smith rector of St. James Episcopal church in Dillon died last Wednesday while traveling to New Jersey. Born 1883 in Philadelphia he served 36 years in the Episcopal ministry and had led Dillon’s parish for almost seven years. Funeral services were held at St. James with bishop H. H. Daniels in attendance and the remains sent to Lander, Wyoming for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
New Jersey
Lewis D. Smith
St. James Episcopal Church
Smith
Philadelphia
University of the South
Sewanee
Tenn
Episcopal Church
Lucy Carpenter
Atlantic City
Wyo
C. Doyle Smith
Michael
Pamela
Eugene, Ote
Margaret Ellen Smith
New York City
Arthur E. Ward
Caroline
Stephen
Sally Ann
East Orange
N. J
William C. Sundberg
Knights Templar of
Montana
Order of Elks
St. James Church
H. H. Daniels
Helena
Charles Wilson
Thomas H. Bennett
Missoula
Dillon Lodge No. 16
AF & AM
Beaverhead
C. J. Hovren
A. F. Waldorf
A. I. Cashmore
C. E. Blinn
Jay V. McCarthy
Wilson Whitehill
Hugh Clark
Monte Melton
Robert Gregg
Herbert Wheat
Lander
Improvements Discussed by Dillon City Council
The Dillon city council met last Wednesday to debate sewage disposal and expanding the water system. Health officer Dr. George L. Routledge warned of an epidemic risk, and sections were to be sprayed with DDT. A new police car and a pickup truck were ordered for delivery in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
George L. Routledge
Davis Motor Company
Watson Motors
National Guard Proposed for City in Dillon
Capt. R B Johnson of the 163rd regiment reports favorable conditions to organize a local National Guard unit in Dillon. Quarters are available at Western Montana College of Education, with support from Bruce Watters and Waldron Boger. Jim Womack accompanies Johnson on the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Watters
Lloyd Whipple
W.F.W
Waldron Boger
Beaverhead
American Legion
R. B. Johnson
163Rd
Bozeman
National Guard
State National Guard
Belgrade
Youth Fair Meet Shows Enthusiasm
An active turnout of about 35 members and Beaverhead county fair board members met in the city hall council room Tuesday evening. Norman Downing chaired the planning session for the August 19 and 20 fair with a preliminary program featuring horse team pulling, foot races, a calf or pig scramble, and a four piece youth orchestra music contest. The meeting signaled strong support and expected success for the county’s second youth fair with youths already planning exhibits and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Norman Downing
Quick Justice Meted In Daring Burglary
Donald Ardel White smashed the D I Co store window on North Idaho street, stole a .38 revolver, and was jailed after pleading guilty to 18 months in prison. He named Jim Warren, who was arrested in Bozeman and later returned to Dillon. Warren awaits arraignment as authorities pursue further charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Co
North Idaho Street
Donald Ardel White
Dan Mooney
Leo Williams
Lyman H. Bennett
Jim Warren
Warren
Bozeman
Dillon
Paul Temple
Brother and Sister Reunited in Dillon
A 45 year separation ended as Mrs. Florence M. Wright of Glas tonbury Connecticut met her brother Chester H. Nye of French Glen Oregon in Dillon Beaverhead county. Nye works at the Berg Christensen ranch and Wright will visit Yellowstone park before continuing east to Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Florence M. Wright
Glastonbury
Guam
Georgia
Barrett Hospital Births Include Three New Arrivals
Barrett Hospital notes three births in early July. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Eugene Hildreth of Armstead on July 6. Mr and Mrs Elmer Sorenson welcomed a daughter on July 7 and Bud Scott arrived on July 9.
State Board Sees New Allocation for 5 Million Fund
At a Boulder meeting the state board of education criticized the $1.2 million allocation to Northern Montana college from the $5 million Great University building fund. The action, opposed by Gov. Bonner and Atty. Gen. Olsen, was defended by the examiners but opposed by the education board. The report notes cost per student and floor-space disparities and outlines related debates and approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Boulder
State Board of Examiners
Northern Montana College
Peterson Champion In State Trapshoot
Herman Peterson won the champion of champions singles at the 55th Montana State trapshooting event in Butte with a 97. Clayton Huntley, Beaverhead county HS graduate, took Class A with a perfect 100. Darrell Peterson was runner up in Class B. H L Sneed won the Butte Rad and Gun club shoot. Alex Ware of Great Falls was elected state association president. next year’s shoot will be in Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Peterson
Montana
Butte
Clayton Huntley
Beaverhead County
Darrell Peterson
Red Rock
H. L. Sneed
Alex Ware
Great Falls
Montana State Trapshooting Association
Wisdom
Death claims Bertha Huber at home in Dillon
Bertha Huber, longtime Dillon resident born August 1 1872 in Neustadt Germany, died suddenly at her South Washington street home last Wednesday afternoon after 2 PM. She helped run the family jewelry business with her brothers and sisters, supported St James Episcopal church, cared for her invalid sister, and is survived by a sister in law and several cousins. Funeral services were held at St James church with interment at Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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South Washington Street
Bertha Huber
Dillon
Neustadt
Germany
Miss Huber
Fred Huber
Anna
Henry Thompson
Fidel
Lena Huber
Fassler
Huber
Montana
Washington Street
St. James Episcopal Church
Thompson
Hollywood
Calif
Washington
California
St. James Church
Alexander Wright
St. John Parish
Butte
Mountain View Cemetery
J. W. Rees
F. D. Willis
Lyman H. Bennett
C. M. Casterline
Andrew Ferko
Frank Lasich
Miss Jean Bishop Visits Washington State Delegates
Miss Jean Bishop returned from a three week visit to Washington state. She attended Whitworth College in Spokane and served as a delegate from the local A A U W branch to the national conclave in Seattle held June 19 to 23. She visited Mrs. A J Rife in Wapato, a former Dillon resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Bishop
Washington State
Presbyterian School
Whitworth College
Spokane
A.A.U.W
Seattle
Wapato
A. J. Rife
Dillon
Sentenced to Prison for Ranch Hand Robbery
Maurice Oldaker appeared in district court before Judge Lyman H. Bennett and was sentenced to two years in the state prison after pleading guilty to robbing a ranch hand of $100. County attorney W. G. Gilbert, Jr. filed the complaint, and $60 was recovered on Oldaker at arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Oldaker
Lyman H. Bennett
W. G. Gilbert, Jr
Oldaker
State Farm rep receives 10 year certificate award
Joseph C. Fuller, a local representative for State Farm Insurance Co., was presented with a certificate and lapel pin marking ten years of service in Beaverhead County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Fuller
The
State Farm Insurance Co
Beaverhead County
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Stephan
State Bank & Trust Company of
Utah Outfit
Hatton
St. James Parish
Great Falls Tribune
Great University
Charles Baldwin
Kalispell
Arnold H. Olsen
Board of Education
Mary Condon
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Education Board
Miss Condon
University
State College
Commission On Higher Education
State University
School of Mines
Eastern Montana
Northern Montana
University and College
Western Montana
Northern
Eastern Montana College
Robert E. Hull
C. V. Ridgely
Carl M. Horn
State Industrial School
Miles City
Peterson
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