Beaverhead Stockmen Meet Here Saturday
Beaverhead county stockmen held their annual convention in Dillon with a large crowd hearing lectures by state livestock experts. Speakers covered Bang’s Disease in horses range feeding breeding ewes wool and lamb market trends and recent stockgrower legislation. The 4 H show crowned Jim Hartwig grand champion with a Hereford calf and John Hartwig reserve honors.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon
Montana
W. J. Butler
R. T. Clark
Montana State College
Beaverhead
Paul Etchepare
Montana Wool Growers Association
E. A. Phillips
Montana Stockgrowers Association
Howard G. Lewis
Fairgrounds
Jim Hartwig
John Hartwig
Otha Graham
Hereford
Dance Revue Shines At Claudia Faust School Event
Pupils of the Claudia Faust School of Dancing presented their annual revue before a capacity crowd at the training school auditorium. Jimmy Fay’s orchestra provided music for the show and intermission, with Marguerite Johnson singing two numbers. Dancers included Miriam Morse Virginia Tovey Au reta McMenamey and many others. Lighting by Art Halls Jr.
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Claudia Faust
Training School
Jimmy Fay
Marguerite Johnson
Miriam Morse
Virginia Tovey
Aureta McMenamey
Shirley Mae Paddock
Margaret Mansfield
Daryl Bennett
Judy Ann Chapman
Donna Trolinger
Esther Ann Schmittroth
Ellen Jo Stroeder
Marilyn McMannis
Louise Piazzola
Donna Lee Wheelbarger
Lois Gowen
Rosemary Tyre
Betty Lou Christensen
Jewel Wolfe
Kay Whitworth
Jackie Selvidge
Bonne Jeanne Bourquin
Merle Schmittroth
Donna Talent
Peggy Lou Sutherland
Phyllis Koontz
Martha Kay Stroeder
Mary Lou St
Mrs Murray Heads Home Demonstration Club Officers
The Beaverhead county home demonstration council held its annual convention last Thursday and elected Mrs Stella Murray of the Riverside club of Dillon president for the ensuing year. Other officers named were Mrs Carl Hansen of Armstead vice president and Mrs Clifford Berry of the Merry Mixers club of Dillon secretary. Chairmen appointed by Miss Margaret Conlon to arrange Achievement day included program Miss Nell McKnight and others.
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Beaverhead
Dillon Women’s Club At Convention
The Dillon Women’s Club capped the state convention in Anaconda with an emblem breakfast praised for its presentation. Official delegates included Gladys Forester, new president, and Bertha Thibodeau, new treasurer, with others such as Helen Decker Andrus among the attendees. A summer preschool roundup was announced for Barrett Hospital next Wednesday from 9 to 12, led by Margaret Holloran and Katherine MacGregor, to promote regular health supervision for children.
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Barrett Hospital
Margaret Holloran
Katherine MacGregor
Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club
Anaconda
Gladys Forester
Bertha Thibodeau
Helen Decker Andrus
Scout Honor Court Honors Local Scouts at Monday Meeting
A Boy Scout court of honor was held Monday night at the courthouse with scouts receiving advances in rank and merit badges. Principal speaker was Highway Patrolman Robert Wright. Committee members included Dr. R P Curry, L R VanAirsdale, Paul Anderson and Norman Henry.
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R. P. Curry
L. R. VanAirsdale
Paul Anderson
Norman Henry
Robert Wright
Assembly
Stanley
VanAirsdale
David Curry
Mr. Pettit
Bill Curry
R. D. Curry
Tenderfoot
Fielding Graves
Robert McGinnis
Bobby Walker
Dillon Elks Liveley Visit Aids New Idaho Lodge
Dillon Elks lodge members including the drum and bugle corps toured Salmon to celebrate the institution of Elks Lodge No. 1620. The ceremony was led by Idaho Falls officers earlier in the day. Plans for the June 14 flag day program feature Dr Marlin K Farmer as principal speaker and a history talk by John T Orr with Girl Scouts and the drum corps assisting.
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Dillon Elks Lodge
Elks Lodge
Dillon Elks
Salmon
Idaho Falls Lodge
Dillon Lodge
Marlin K. Farmer
Normal College
Union Pacific
John T. Orr
Golf Tourney Held Sunday at Dillon Country Club
More than 50 players from Butte Anaconda and Deer Lodge joined the Dillon Country Club for its first invitational of the year. Sam Blair of Anaconda J Robinson of Butte and George Duncan of Dillon each shot 76 for 18 holes. George Gosman of Dillon 77 and Duncan was medalist with 34. Dillon members hosted a luncheon as Leonard Schulz chaired the sports committee.
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Butte
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Dillon Country Club
Sam Blair
J. Robinson
George Duncan
Dillon
George Gosman
Duncan
Dillon Club
Leonard Schulz
Montana State Normal College Holds 42nd Commencement
Pres. Lynn B. McMullen of Eastern Montana Normal school at Billings spoke at the forty second annual commencement in the college auditorium. A large class received diplomas and degrees as commencement week activities continued.
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Lynn B. McMullen
Eastern Montana Normal School
Billings
Montana State Normal College
Graduation Held for Dillon Junior High Eighth Grade
Graduation exercises were held yesterday afternoon in the Bagley school auditorium for Dillon training school’s eighth grade. More than 50 graduates received diplomas from A F Waldorf. The program featured processional and recessional, student talks, solos, a piano piece, and a benediction by Rev J A Meeke. The class list includes Dolores Arrigoni, Elizabeth Barry, Robert Bedford, John Bobinac, Phillip Bond, Bobbie Boughton and others.
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Dillon Training School
Bagley School
A. F. Waldorf
Grace Redburn
Betty Barry
Dorothy Schwartz
Patty Curry
Mary Elizabeth Spegar
Phillip Bond
J. A. Meeke
Dolores Ida Arrigoni
Elizabeth Jean Barry
Robert I. Bedford
John W. Bobinac
Phillip Carl Bond
Bobbie M. Boughton
Wyoma Chambers
Judith Ann Chapman
George W. Chism
Mary Patricia Curry
Haveland Davis
Phyllis Davis
Charles Deputy
Mary Margaret Fuller
Kenneth A. Gerner
Thomas Gibbons
Aileen Gordon
David” J
Hartwig
Preston Hughes
Robert George Johnson, Jr
Montana
Harold Kamps
Jack A. Kearns
Harry D. Keith
George J. Koontz
Dorothy Eileen McLaren
Robert Miller
Bethel Marie Minger
Earl James Mooney
John Edward Neal
Willis H. Nyhart
Ralph E. Olsen
Honest Man Found Wallet Returned in Yellowstone Park
Mrs. W. W. Hawkins of Dillon credits the world’s most honest man after her purse containing $15 and valuables was left on a log near Old Faithful. An insured package arrived by mail with the purse and a letter from A E Eckhoff of Grand Rapids Michigan stating he mailed it from Newcastle Wyoming.
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W. W. Hawkins
Dillon
Old Faithful
Yellowstone Park
A. E. Eckhoff
Grand Rapids
Mich
Newcastle
Wyoming
Beaverhead Miners Prepare Dillon Meeting and Prospects
The Beaverhead Mining association to hold its annual business meeting in Dillon this month. Discussions will cover Beaverhead delegation attendance at the state convention in Bozeman. Local prospecting activity includes West Coast Mining of Seattle purchasing the Ace Riley property on French Creek and beginning work.
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Beaverhead Mining Association
Dillon
Pres
John Collins
Bozeman
West Coast Mining Company
Seattle
Ace Riley
French Creek
Schmittroth Brothers
Badger Pass
Ermont Company
Rural REA allocates funds for Jefferson Valley wiring program
The Rural Electrification Administration assigns 5000 dollars to the Jefferson Valley Rural Electric Cooperative to finance members wiring and plumbing. Total allocations to the project reach 217000 since last fall for extending lines from Silver Star through Twin Bridges into Beaverhead Valley. Initial allotment was 118000 followed by 94000 in March. Loans cover up to 80 percent of installation with repayment in under five years and at least two payments per year.
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Rural Electrification Administration
Jefferson Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc
Washington, D. C
Jefferson Valley Project
Silver Star
Twin Bridges
Beaverhead Valley
Lima
Melrose
Man Drops Dead Of Heart Failure On Dillon Street
Fred Kay aged 48 collapsed and died yesterday morning about 8 on North Montana street in front of Jack's Exchange. Authorities cite heart trouble. he had poor health for some time. A Canadian native who came to the U.S. six years ago, he worked at the Dillon Hide and Fur Company's warehouse. He is survived by relatives in New Brunswick, Canada. funeral arrangements pending.
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Fred
Ted) Kay
Montana Street
Jack
Canada
Dillon Hide and Fur Company
New Brunswick
District convention of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in Dillon
More than 300 delegates and visitors attended the Odd Fellows district convention in Dillon with sessions at the Odd Fellows hall and City Hall. Frank McKelvie and Mae Brown were elected district presidents. other officers included James Dennis vice president and Martin Gibson secretary. Rebekah officers named include Safrona Lawson vice president Clara Hoffman secretary Olga Schindler treasurer and Martha Wills warden. Distinguished guests included Ruth Ann Dart Mary J. Bennett Sarah Johnson and Sarah Wills.
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Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Dillon
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Frank McKelvie
Mae Brown
I.0.c.f
James Dennis
Deer Lodge
Martin Gibson
Butte
Ed Lowney
South Butte
E. J. Nygren
Brown
Safrona Lawson
Clara Hoffman
Melrose
Olga Schindler
Jackson
Lillian Conger
Martha Wills
Centerville
Rebekah
Ruth Ann Dart
Montana
Mary J. Bennett
Anaconda
Sarah Johnson
Sarah Wills
Center
Forger Held In Beav erhead Jail On Forgery Charge
Glenn Dorsey is held at Beaverhead County jail facing forgery charges after allegedly cashing a fictitious Henry Fitter check in Lima. Deputy James Burt arrested him Monday. Two CCC youths Alec Pawloski and Michael Cheroski were arrested for burglary after allegedly breaking into Torrey Lodge, causing damage.
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Glenn Dorsey
Beaverhead
Paul H. Temple
Lima
James Burt
Henry Fitter
Lima Sancher
CCC
Alec Pawloski
Michael Cheroski
Birch Creek
Torrey Lodge
Women’s Athletic Association of the Normal College
Beaverhead Court Term Ends With Plaintiff Wins
Beaverhead county district court closed its jury term that began May 8. A verdict Thursday night awarded plaintiff J Emerson Hughes $2266 in a case against Ermont Mines alleging poisoned water killed hundreds of his sheep. In a separate action John F Shaffner and others won against Edgar Ferris.
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Beaverhead County
District Court
J. Emerson Hughes
Beaverhead
Ermont
John F. Shaffner
Edgar Ferris
Hond Meeting of Lodge Held Tuesday
Dillon Royal Neighbors attended the district convention in Ennis with district chancellor Mrs Nellie Lanner and assistant district marshal Mrs Wilma Holloran in official roles. Local camp delegate was Mrs Marie Coppin with Mrs Rose O'Donnell as alternate and many members joined from nearby camps. State supervisor Mrs Mary Gilchrist of Great Falls also attended the gathering.
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Dillon Royal
Ennis
Nellie Lanner
Wilma Holloran
Marie Coppin
Rose O’donnell
Mesdames Helen Talent
Lucy Walters
Gertrude Lyon
Hazel Farrell
Florence Hughes
Sylvia Hall
Sydonia Houlbjerg
Mary Molleur
Caroline
Anna May Rebich
Dillon
Jackson
Butte
Anaconda
Twin Bridges
Deer Lodge
Bozeman
Mary Gilchrist
Great Falls
Normal College Summer School Opens Next Monday
The Normal college summer demonstration school will be held at the Bagley building starting June 13 directed by Miss Agnes MacDonald. It offers grades one through six with a varied activity program and free swimming for summer pupils. Kenneth A. Brown of Macalester College will teach social studies. he earned a bachelor’s degree at Carleton College.
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Normal College
Bagley
Agnes MacDonald
Kenneth A. Brown
Macalester College
St. Paul
Brown
Carleton College
Movies Shown at Dillon Rotary Club Meeting
At the Dillon Rotary Club gathering on Monday night Lambert Eliel presented remarkable color films of family vacation scenes. The nature landscapes of the West impressed members as T. E. Luebben and President elect Frank Tyre reported on the district conference in Butte. John Walters chaired with guests Bill Reynolds of Denver and C. R. Veatch of Butte.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Lambert Eliel
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Beaverhead Stockmen
Walter M. Clapp
Big Hole Basin
Indiana
Hume
Clapp
Wisdom Lodge No. 61
A. F
A. M
Joanna Clapp
Jack Anderson
Fish
Mrs. Murray
Home Demonstration Council of County
Dillon Women’s Club
SCOUT
Digitar
Mining Association
REA
Dillon Street
Forger
Emerson Hughes
Ermont Mines
Dillon Royal Neighbors
Rotary Club
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