Service Men And War News From Dillon Area
The article lists local service members and their honors including Captain Don C. Gilbert receiving the oak leaf cluster to the Distinguished Flying Cross for India China division flights. Pfc. James O. Selby and Pfc. Harvey W. Selby with the 160th infantry and Marines respectively. Pfc. Robert P. Jackson of the 66th infantry division stationed near Marseille. Sgt. Elmer N. Eichorn and Sgt. Joseph L. Piazzola for Women's Army Corps enlistment interviews in Dillon. Corporal Joseph J. Mansfield promoted to sergeant in Germany. S/Sgt. J. Leonard Innes visiting Dillon on furlough. and other notes on ongoing service careers and awards of local soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don C. Gilbert
Dillon
India-China
Air Transport Command
Floyd E. Evans
Gilbert
557Th Aaf
Gore Field
Great Falls
W. G. Gilbert
Patricia D. Gilbert
James O. Selby
Fay Selby
Monida
United States
Longview
Texas
Harman General Hospital
Armed Forces
160Th Infantry
Harvey W. Selby
Marines
Pacific Area of War
U. S
France
Robert P. Jackson
Montana
66Th Infantry Division
Pacific
Victoret
St. Victoret
Marseille
Germany
Pfc
Jackson
St. Nazaire
Pfc. Jackson
Fort Douglas
Utah
Hammond General Hospital
Modesto
Calif
66Th Division
Camp Rucker
Ala
Co. E
263Rd Infantry
Elna M. Jackson
Karen
Big Hole Valley
9Th Air Service Command
Joseph J. Mansfield
Grant
Mont
Ninth Air Force
Mansfield
Army
Washington, D. C
Ft. Meyer
Ft. Belvoir
Ft. Benning
Normandy
Paris
18Th
Montana State College
Bozeman
James N. Mansfield
H. C. McKnight
Galena Street
Butte
Elmer N. Eichorn
Joseph L. Piazzola
J. Leonard Innes
California
Sergeant Innes
Dillon Elks Lodge
William A. McMahan
Jack Taylor
Bakersfield
Sgt. McMahon
Lima
J. W. Patterson
Eleventh Air Force
William A. McMahon
Kuriles Islands
Robert Gregg on Air Power Over Europe
Lt. Robert Gregg discusses American air power in Europe, praising bond backed planes and deadly sights. He argues radar shortened the war and describes daylight bombing tactics and overcoming obstacles, with W. G. Gilbert presiding and guests J. M. Weidman and R. M. Gregg in attendance. County Agent Mikkelson to speak next at Rotary dinner. Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Meade visit Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gregg
Europe
Gregg
W. G. Gilbert
J. M. Weidman
Butte
R. M. Gregg
Dillon
Mikkelson
Rotary
Celebration Plans Set For August 9 In Beaverhead
Man of the Beaverhead chapter leads arrangements for a commemorative program reviewing Lewis and Clark history in Beaverhead county with talks and music. A bronze marker, erected in 1926 by Daughters of the American Revolution and donated by Anaconda Copper Mining, marks the expedition route. Aug. 17 in Armstead is also proposed but awaiting plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man of the
Beaverhead
Rush Jordan
Pioneer Trails Association
Daughters of the American Revolution
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Armstead
State Council
Vigilante Co op Allocates 380000 for Beaverhead County
The Vigilante Co op plans 380000 in new construction surveys meet for Beaverhead County including a Lifma to Monida line and electrification of Horse Prairie. The system now serves 800 users in five counties and will grow to 1500 users with total investment of 880000. Headquarters are in Dillon with Babcock as manager, Blinn as president, and Tash as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lifma
Monida
Horse Prairie
Beaverhead County
Vigilante Co-op
Co-op
Dillon
Dillon, With Mr. Babcock
C. L. Blinn
Harry Tash
Beaverhead Valley
Beaverhead and Big Hole Haying Conditions Report
Beaverhead valley reports quality and yield about average with labor scarce but not critical. Ranch labor recruiter T. C. Fairbank, via the U S Employment Service and extension service, has connected ranchers with job seekers. Most workers will move to the Big Hole after haying ends in lower valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Valley
Big Hole
T. C. Fairbank
U. S. Employment Service
Extension Service
Death Claims Ranchman of Two Counties
Funeral held Monday at 2 30 from First Lutheran church Dillon with Rev Norman Benson officiating. Interment in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers listed: Jens Kristensen Nels Lauritsen Hans Henningsen William Jensen Frank Ellermann Hans Mikkelsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenison of
Dillon
First Lutheran
Norman Benson
Mountain View Cemetery
Jens Christensen
Nels Lauritsen
Hans Henningsen
William Jensen
Frank Ellerman
Hans Mikkelsen
Office Burglary Suspect Nabbed After Friday Night Break-In
Patton, a parole violator from Ohio, was questioned in Butte and brought to county jail after Beaverhead officials learned of the theft at a local office. He denied involvement, claiming two other men admitted breaking in, while the break was found when Jaques opened the office Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typewriter
Lew D. Brundage
Patton
Butte
Claude Lay
Beaverhead
Ohio State Prison
Jaques
School boards appoint examiners and visiting officials
County superintendent Mrs. Christine Opp announces the appointment of Mrs. C. J. Hovren and Miss Florence Hellman to a textbook examining board and Mrs. Jewell Carrigan and Mrs. Ernest Nelson to a history book examining board. Mrs. W. D. Sandy attended to business in Dillon Monday from Twin Bridges. The report also notes continuity with the army air forces traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Opp
C. J. Hovren
Florence Hellman
Jewell Carrigan
Ernest Nelson
W. D. Sandy
Dillon
Twin Bridges
Government ownership versus private power discussed
A speaker argues government owned power systems avoid taxes and high interest while private electric companies pay taxes and fund loans. The message warns government ownership harms American business and taxpayers while noting most power is produced by self supporting firms and promotes a radio program on CBS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Treasury
Montana Power Company warns against wasting electricity
Montana Power Company urges prudent use of power despite low rates. The notice emphasizes conserving energy during periods of affordability to prevent outages and ensure stable supply for all customers.
Rural School Week at Normal College Highlights
The Normal college observes Rural School week with programs on July 23 to 26 led by Dr. Sheldon E. Davis and faculty panelists. Topics cover rural school alumni, one room school progress, projects for 1944-45, and a workshop on school records and reports. An exhibit showcases rural school work and teacher activities from summer programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
Sheldon E. Davis
Montana
Davis
Florence Hellman
Rush Jordan
J. Ford McBain
Myrtle Savidge
Ira Someson
Christine Opp
Beaverhead Couty
Opp
Harriso Couple Traveled to Dillon and Grasshopper Valley
Mr and Mrs Hollis Harriso of Bozeman are spending a few days in Dillon and the Grasshopper Valley visiting the region and enjoying the scenery and local sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Harriso
Bozeman
Dillon
Grasshorper Valley
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