Dillon Visitation Notes and Memorial Day Travels
Arthur Conger of Roundup visits Dillon relatives this week while Mrs Camas Nelson of Lima was in the city yesterday. W A Price from Dillon attended to business matters in the city yesterday from D. Mr and Mrs Wayne Roberts the parents of a daughter born May 27 in Bozeman. Roberts is taking civilian pilot training at Billings Polytechnic. Dillon residents attended the presentation of Friendly Enemies by a local cast at Twin Bridges Saturday night. Robert Julian editor of the Sheridan Forum and Mrs Julian with two daughters attended graduation at Normal college Friday. Fairbanks superintendent of Lima schools was a visitor in the city Saturday. Mrs Vera Waldhly and Mrs Melvin Lord left for Sacramento after visiting their mother Mrs Frances Shaw. Mrs Richard Evans and son motor to Roberts Idaho for Memorial day with father and two daughters. Mrs Mabel Hawkinson a training school instructor left for Pine City Minnesota. Mrs Warren Shaw visited from the Big Hole basin Friday. Miss Elizabeth Wilkinson returned home from Carleton college Northfield Minnesota. Mr and Mrs Glenn Decker and two sons of Helena spent Memorial day in the city. Melvyn Smith of Pocatello formerly of Dillon spent Memorial day here. Mrs Hayes Baxter motored to Helena last Wednesday to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Conger
Dillon
Camas Nelson
Lima
W. A. Price
Wayne Roberts
Bozeman
Roberts
Billings Polytechnic
Fred Woodside
Marie Anderson
Frances Shaw
Richard Evans
Idaho
Glenn Decker
Helena
Melvyn Smith
Pocatello
Hayes
Friendly Enemies staged again in Twin Bridges
Dillon's home talent play Friendly Enemies drew a large crowd in Twin Bridges on Saturday night. The Pioneers club of Madison county sponsored the production with Edwin R. Buck as director. Dr. Marlin K. Farmer left his role, replaced by J. W. McCracken, a Normal College student. Breceene were given to the State Orphans home.
Local residents and visitors cited in weekend notes
A string of brief items lists gatherings and travels: Mrs. Larry Helfert and family returning for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McFadden and Mr. and Mrs. George Nightingale at Missoula concert. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cushing visiting in Dillon. a newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. Oral Rickey at Barrett hospital. Laura Bean and Harold Bybee obtaining a marriage license in Caldwell and Glenns Ferry. Mrs. Homer Faust visiting Bozeman relatives. Sheldon E. Davis from Normal College in Helena for college business. Charles Burgess awarded an M blanket at State University for three sport letters. Mrs. Henry G. Rodgers returning from a month’s trip. Joe Casey and family, and Mrs. Joe Butala of Partie spent Memorial Day in Dijon. Danny Mooney taken to Butte for medical care. J. C. Fuller and Joan at State University commencement in Missoula. Ed Cardwell visiting in Dillon weekend. Judy Ann Chapman visiting from Ogden Utah where employed at Hill Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Helfert
Ralph McFadden
George Nightingale
Missoula
The
State University
Ralph Cushing
Pasco
Wash
Cushing
Lorenzo Cushing
Oral Rickey
Barrett Hospital
Laura Bean
Caldwell
Idaho
Harold Bybee
Glenns Ferry
Homer Faust
Bozeman
Sheldon E. Davis
the Normal College
Helena
Charles Burgess
Dillon
Henry G. Rodgers
California
Oregon
Joe Casey
Joe Butala
Partie
Dijon
Danny Mooney
D. F. Mooney
Butte
J. C. Fuller
Joan
Ed Cardwell
Billings
Judy Ann Chapman
Fred Chapman
Hill Fields
Ogden
Utah
Regulations on Induction of Fathers Clarified
A headquarters release clarifies Selective Service rules for fathers. No father will be inducted without federal authority if he has a child born on or before September 14, 1942 and maintains a bona fide home relationship. Induction for non-deferrable job or position classes proceeds only after single men and childless married men are exhausted. A stepchild in the household counts as a child if acquired before December 8, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
S. H. Mitchell
F. D
Selective Service
Washington
Liquor Ration Rules Announced By War Board
D A Galt, chair of the local war price and ration board, announced new liquor ration rules. Purchasers must present War Ration Book No 2 at the state liquor store. A two week limit allows one quart or a fifth or two pints of whiskey rum brandy or gin. Also one bottle of cordial every two weeks and one quart of wine weekly. Gallons of wine may be bought at once but exhausts the ration for four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Galt
Normal College Closes Summer Term After Special Teaching Permits
The Normal College closes its short term with a program led by Rev Calvin Logan of the Presbyterian church and musical selections by the women’s sextet directed by Vernon Taylor. Ralph McFadden plays piano with McFadden assisting at the second piano. The regular summer term begins June 7 and includes courses for emergency teaching permits authorized by the last legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Logan
The
Presbyterian Church
Ralph McFadden
Vernon Taylor
J. W. McCracken
McFadden
Marriage Licenses Issued in Blackfoot and Lorenzo
Saturday issued licenses to Carroll L. Larson and Zora Lillian Murdock of Blackfoot Idaho and to John F. Hoggan of Lewisville Idaho and Elaine Merrill of Lorenzo Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll L. Larson
Zora Lillian Murdock
Blackfoot
Idaho
John F. Hoggan
Lewisville
Ida
Elaine Merrill
Lorenzo
Hartwig Visit From Idaho Falls Noted Here
Tom Hartwig son of Mr and Mrs W B Hartwig of this city visited Tuesday while employed in Idaho Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hartwig
W. B. Hartwig
Idaho Falls
Government hosiery conservation plan targets big cotton saves
The government aims to streamline manufacture of men's, women's and children's hosiery under a conservation and simplification program. It is expected to save 14,800,000 pounds annually in cotton, rayon and wool yarns.
Seattle wedding links Dillon native Tower to Idaho bride
William C. Tower formerly of Dillon and Miss Mary Alice Schuttenberg of Kellogg Idaho were married at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Seattle. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Schuttenheim, attended the University of Idaho and worked at the Boeing plant in Seattle. Tower, son of Lee Tower, is a Beaverhead County High School graduate with a University of Washington degree and works for the FBI. The couple will honeymoon in San Francisco. Meeting postponements affect three Beaverhead home demonstration clubs due to the absence of agent Eleanor Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
William C. Tower
Dillon
Mary Alice Schuttenberg
Kellogg
Idaho
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
J. B. Schuttenheim
University of Idaho
Boeing Aircraft
Beaverhead County
University of Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
San Francisco
Beaverhead
Eleanor Nelson
Bozeman
Dillon Better Homes
Merry Mixers Club
Reichle Club
Annual Baby Beef Show Set for Next Monday
The Dillon Rotary club hosts the Jackson Baby Beef club members and their fathers at a Monday noon luncheon at Wilbur cafe. Members include George Clemon Bruce Jardine Betty J Husted Judy Husted Bill Nelson Tom Nelson Darwin Peterson John Peterson Bill Harrison Erwin Marchesseau Rose Marie Marchesseau Estelle Marchesseau of Grasshopper Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rotary Club
Beef Club
Wilbur Cafe
Jackson Baby Beef Club
George Clemon
Bruce Jardine
Betty J. Husted
Judy Husted
Bill Nelson
Tom Nelson
Darwin Peterson
John Peterson
Bill Harrison
Dillon
Erwin Marchesseau
Rose Marie Marchesseau
Estelle Marchesseau
Grasshopper Valley
Forty Seven Grade School Graduates Receive Diplomas
Lambert Elie, a member of the school board, presented diplomas to forty seven grade school candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert Elie
Rationing Updates and Stamp Validities Across Goods
Wartime ration reminders list new validity dates for gasoline A book coupons sugar coffee shoes and meat stamps. The notices specify effective dates May through July and guidance for housewives to obtain extra rations if needed.
Town and Farm in Wartime Coal and Car Rules Aimed at Stabilizing Supplies
Wartime notices urge Rocky Mountain regions to order coal now to prevent shortages next winter. Regional offices warn of possible coal scarcity and emphasize full operation of mines and smooth transport. Government agencies announce canned food reductions, new car quotas for June, and rules for returning gasoline ration books after car sales. Lumber measures allocate 500 million board feet for farms with AA-2 priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
War Production Board
Office of Defense Transportation
Office of Price Administration
Denver
Solid Fuels Administration For
Office of War Information
War Food Administration
WPB
County Farm Rationing Committee
Electric lighting to glow like sunlight in future homes
The article envisions perfected electric lights with a warm sunlight-like glow controlled by tubes, tested by researchers in investor-owned labs. Montana Power Company engineers study service improvements as part of a joint effort to create a more comfortable tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasure State
Montana Power Company
Army Service Members Reach Camp And Training Posts
A record of Dillon residents and relatives serving in the armed forces. Entries include Cpl. Gilbert Hilde at Camp Claiborne Louisiana, Pvt. Dora Cunningham at Camp Clippert California, and soldiers visiting Dillon on furloughs or transferred from Chicago Seattle and various military schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Gilbert Hilde
Dillon
Camp Claiborne, Ila
Pvt
Dora Cunningham
Camp Clipper
Calif
Army
Prominent Dillon Man Dies of Heart Attack
Obituary notes the death of a Dillon leader, a former mayor, mining engineer and community figure. Survived by son Roscoe G. Cornell and two grandchildren, with other relatives in Dillon. Funeral set for Friday at 2 PM at the Masonic hall. burial Mountain View cemetery.
Local World War II Era Notes Mention Casualties and Promotions
The report notes Lavery's father died at Ypres in World War I with Highland Light Infant, hints at imminent departure to danger, and records Jack Bradshaw of Dillon promoted to first class fireman in the U S Navy with a Fleet Post Office address in San Francisco. It also gives the new address for Aux Frances E Evans at 2nd WAAC T Co 13 5th Reg Daytona Beach Cantonment Area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavery
Highland Light
Ypres
Scotty
Jack Bradshaw
Dillon
U. S. Navy
Fleet P. O
San Francisco
Aux
Frances E. Evans
WAAC T+ Co
Daytona Beachla
Cantonment
Halleck Couple Return From Vassar Michigan
Mr and Mrs Dave Halleck arrived Sunday from Vassar Michigan where they spent the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Halleck
Vassar, Mich
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CPA
Colorado
Montana
New Mexico
Wyoming
BY Leff
spLisman Bostela
Sanananda
Hymie Epstein
U. S. Treseury Department
Montana Power
Ralph
Richmond
William Backus
Chicago
Navy
Joan Fuller
Fort Oglethorpe
WAAC
State University At
Warren Murray
Stella Murray
LaRue Cantrell
E. H. Cantrell
Camp Wolters
Texas
Montana State College
John H. Hay, Jr
Lee Hoerning
86Th Mountaineers Division
Camp Hale, Colo
W. W. George, Jr
R.T
N.T.S
Barracks
Treasure Island
David Reid
James Smart
John Lavery
Canada
Reid and Smart
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Scotland
Poindexter
Cornell
Houghton, Mich
Min
Arizona
Beaverhead Serective Service Board
Canyo Ditch Company
Water Users Irrigation Company
Interstar Building and Loan Association
Beaverhead Mining Association
Elks Lodge
Dillon Lodge No. 11
Roscoe G. Cornell
Stell Murray
Charles Burden
Harold Murray
Navy Station
Masonic Hall
J. A Meeke
Grace Methodist Church
Mountain View Cemetery
First National Bank
Northwest
Bencorpers
Deposit Insurance Corporation
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