Western Montana College Sees Record Summer Enrollment
The college reports the largest summer session registration in 15 years with over 300 students from many communities. Most enrollees are teachers in refresher or advanced work. more than 40 are veterans. Plans include state tours and field trips from June to July, visiting Virginia City, Butte, Warm Springs, Lewis and Clark caverns, the Big Hole battlefield, Yellowstone Park, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College of Education
Virginia City
Orphans Home
Rush Jordan
Anaconda
Butte
Pope
Warm Springs
A. B. Ward
Lewis and Clark Caverns
Mr. Daniels
Big Hole Battlefield
Leslie
Yellowstone Park
TB Health Assn Elects New Officers at Annual Meeting
The Beaverhead Tuberculosis and Health association held its annual meeting in City Hall on Monday June 5 naming officers for the coming year. New president Mrs Sylvester P Meade and others were elected along with three two year term directors. Immunization reports covered Lima Dillon Wisdom clinics totaling 590 children with vaccines including diphtheria smallpox and boosters. Expenditures for TB X-rays eyeglasses vitamins and nurse equipment totaled 871 38. Retiring president Mrs Lois Hazelbaker led the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Tuberculosis and Health Association
City Hall
Sylvester P. Meade
Robert Gregg
Emil Berg
Floyd Vandegrift
Henry Mikkelson
Louise Boucher
Glen
Parke T.scott
Armstead
Argyle Stephens
Wisdom
Fred Nelson
Jackson
Ray Kellett
Lima
Leslie Jones
Wise River
Fred Kerr
Dillon
Mae Talent
P.T.A
Lois Hazelbaker
Risley to Attend C P A Meet in Denver
Bruce Risley and his wife depart for Denver to attend the Mountain States Accounting Conference June 8 9 and 10. Risley presides Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants and will participate in the program along with other Montana CPAs. After the meeting they will tour Kansas Missouri and Minnesota over about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce A. Risley
Denver
Risley
Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants
Montana
Cray Pupils Present Dance Recital at High School
Pupils of Ida L. Cray performed baton seats dancing vocal and instrumental numbers and acrobatics in the high school auditorium last Friday evening June 2 at 8 o clock. A large crowd attended the recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida L. Cray
Mrs Garrison Dies in Pasadena After Long Illness
Mrs. Nettie Hand Garrison widow of J B Garrison and Melrose native died in Pasadena California Sunday after an extended illness. She taught in multiple Montana schools before moving to Butte. her body to be sent there for funeral and burial later this week. She leaves two adopted children and numerous relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Hand Garrison
J. B. Garrison
Melrose
Pasadena
Calif
Garrison
Butte
White
Horace
Maggie Hand
Wise River
Hoffman
Glen
Beaverhead County
Junction City
Ore
Bellingham Normal College
Bellingham
Wash
Montana State Normal College
Dillon
Ogden
tUah
Montana State University
Missoula
Madison County
Farmers Union Trading Company
Emerson School
Butte Grace-Silver Bow
Helena
Clayton Harris
R. K. Hand
Miss Hand
College Wins Two New Trophies at Billings Carnival
Western Montana college showcases two gold ivory trophies in the gym vestibule. The track and field squad earned the overall meet trophy and the relay team trophy at the Small College conference carnival in Billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College
Billings
Elks Plan Flag Day Observance on June 14
Dillon Lodge No 1554 BPOE announces Flag Day events for Wednesday June 14. A 7 30 p m parade forms at City Hall and proceeds to the high school for 8 p m ceremonies featuring the Elks drum and bugle corps VFW American Legion Troop 14 Boy Scouts and auxiliaries with address by Rev Frank L Harrington. Public invited. Elks meet at 9 p m at the IOOF hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge No. 1554
B.P.O.E
City Hall
Helena Street
Montana
Gilendale
Idaho
Center Street
Elks Drum and Bugle Corps
V.F.W
American Legion
Troop 14
Boy Scouts of America
V.F.W. and
Legion
Drum and Bugle Corps
Assembly Singing “America
The
Dillon Elks
Holger Carlson
Sam Davis
Butte Post
St. James Hospital
Archie L. Green
the Elks
Walt Delaney
H. H. Hendren
Bill Pilgrim
Eldon Noble
Carl Robison
Herb Wheat
Hilger Carlson
Elks
F. Hall
Record Boys' State Group Is Expected
The American Legion's 1950 Montana Boys' State at Western Montana College in Dillon Aug 13 22 will have the largest enrollment to date. Robert L. Gregg urged sponsors to submit sponsorship applications to American Legion headquarters in Helena promptly. A 1949 junior will be chosen in July to attend the National Boys' State in Washington DC. Prominent Montana officials and educators will headline the program with citizenship courses and simulated city county and state governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Montana
Western Montana College
Dillon
Robert L. Gregg
Gregg
Helena
Washington
D. C
Mining Interests Improving Bannack Area for Tests
Mining executives from Signal Mining company Kellogg Idaho visit Bannack to oversee 28 claims. Frank Taft moves his family into the district to supervise early development and power connections. Diamond drill tests expected once preliminaries end. Old buildings are being repaired for crews and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Brown
John Reynolds
S. Harrison
William Hope
Signal Mining Company
Kellogg
Idaho
Bannack
Frank Taft
Mr and Mrs Alex Christie Visit Courthouse Wednesday May 31
Mr and Mrs Alex Christie of Bloody Dick were courthouse visitors on Wednesday May 31. The trip underscores routine civic business noted by local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Christie
Bloody Dick
Beaverhead County School Openings and Honors
Beaverhead County schools face about 16 teaching positions this fall as Christine Opp announces the openings. District No 24 Jackson earns a Superior rating and will finish modernizing its plant this summer. The county exam board and officials completed grading for seventh and eighth grade exams with notable graduates across Argenta Dell Jackson Lima Wisdom Riverside Armstead class districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Opp
Beaverhead
Jackson
Jewel Carrigan
May Sprinkle
Nancy Dawn Shafer
Argenta
Charles Pilgrim
Dell
Suzanne Dansie
Sally Ann Harball
Lakeview
Helen Murdock
Lima
Nancy Ann Wenger
Wisdom
Sidonia Rush
Neil Benson
Riverside
Neil Wellborn
Armstead
Frank Perusich
Nancy
Beaverhead High School to Hire Girls P.E. Instructor
Beaverhead county high school board met in regular session for budget talks and faculty decisions. Margaret Louise McDonald of Philipsburg was engaged as girls physical education instructor after earning a health and physical education degree from Montana State University Missoula.Caretaker salaries were raised earlier, and all teaching staff salaries were adjusted. A budget meeting is set for June 27, 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Margaret Louise McDonald
Philipsburg
Miss McDonald
Montana State University
Missoula
Jules Wenger
George Pettit
Dillon Ball Team Sets Four Team Tri County Schedule
Manager Chuck Deputy and Joe Nolan announce a four team tri county baseball schedule starting Sunday June 11 at Vigilante field. Dillon will host Garrison at 2 p m with free admission and community support invited. The home slate runs through August 20 with several dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Deputy
Joe Nolan
Dillon
Vigilante Field
Garrison
Vigilante Park
Elliston
Philipsburg
Drummond
Phillipsburg
Demonstration of Home Freezers Scheduled Friday
Bradley Electric Appliance Co. of Dillon to hold a Friday demonstration of Kelvinator Home Freezers for Beaverhead county residents. Miss Jeri Johnson, Kelvinator Home Economist, to lead a program on freezer uses and value. Door prizes and refreshments promised. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley Electric Appliance Co
Dillon
Kelvinator
Beaverhead County
Jeri Johnson
Kelvinator Home
Picnic Planned By Dell Farm Bureau Meeting
At the Dell Farm Bureau meet ing Friday night plans were made for a Fourth of July picnic and dance. The event will be near East creek in Little Sheep creek and all are welcome bringing lunch. Coffee pop and ice cream will be served. The dance is at the Dell Community hall. Norman Downing and Riverside Farm Bureau visitors discussed the upcoming Youth Fair in Dillon August 18 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Farm Bureau
East Creek
Little Sheep Creek
Wecome
Farm Bureau
Dell Community Hall
Norman Downing
Riverside Farm Bureau
Norman
Dillon
Ed Gleed
Gordon Williamson
Joan Bramlette
Joan Briggs
Tris Gleed
Annie McNinch
Tax Collection Nears End in Beaverhead County 1949
County Treasurer Alice Orr reports Beaverhead real estate taxes for 1949 total $539,143.98 with just $16,236.94 unpaid. Personal property taxes amount to $26,687.51 with $1,760.85 outstanding. Taxpayers are urged to pay promptly to avoid penalties and possible seizure of personal property, as due dates passed within thirty days after mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Orr
Beaverhead
Farmers Union Annual Picnic set for June 11
Mrs. Maynard Miller the county Farmers Union secretary announced plans for the annual picnic to be held Sunday at 1:00 p m at Rock Creek picnic grounds above Glen All farm families and interested persons are invited to attend A program of entertainment and games is planned Picnickers should bring their own lunch ice cream and coffee will be provided by the committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Miller
The
County Farmers Union
Rock Creek
Glen
Veterans Advisor Delayed in Dillon Until July
Notice from James McCashin of the Veterans Welfare Commission announces no veterans advisor in Dillon until mid July due to unforeseen circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCashin
Veterans Welfare Commission
Dillon
Wake Up America Day proclaimed in Dillon
Mayor I. T. Lee McCracken announces Wednesday June 14 as Wake Up America Day in Dillon. The Dillon Lodge of the Elks will lead a community program to renew faith in the nation’s democratic principles and institutions.
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America
Dillon Lodge
The
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
I. T. Lee McCracken
Dillon
Guardsmen Go 10 Camp on Sunday
Company G 163rd Infantry Montana National Guard will leave Dillon Sunday June 11 bound for the third annual encampment at Camp John W Bonner Fort Harrison June 11 to 25 Nearly 1300 Montana guardsmen will attend Brig Gen S H Mitchell says Lt J J Womack invites reservists to notify him early Dillon employers cooperate in arranging attendance for guardsmen in their employ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
163Rd Infantry
Montana National Guard
Dillon
John W. Bonner
Fort Harrison
Helena
S. H. Mitchell
Montana
J. J. Womack
Co. G
Summer Music Program Begins Under Hartwig Guidance
Funds for the program are with Director A. H. Hartwig who has set an organizational meeting for tonight at 7 30 p.m. in the Bagley school band room. North entrance open. visitors cautioned about fresh concrete. Parents may attend with their children. those unable to come Wednesday may visit Thursday between 1 and 5 p.m. for advance instrument training assignments. A tentative schedule begins Monday June 12 with private lessons, choruses, bands, and community concerts planned through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hartwig
Hartwig
Montana Hereford ranchers tour schedule this week
Montana Hereford association sponsors a multi county ranch stock tour with visitors from across the country. June 8 departures from Helena to Gallatin and Silver Bow counties, overnight in Butte, then Friday gathering at Divide for Beaverhead county travel including Wise River Wisdom and Big Hole Basin ranches. The Clemon brothers provide beef lunch at Diamond Bar Inn hosted by Jackson Farm Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Montana Hereford Association
Helena
Gallation
Silver Bow
Butte
Divide
Beaverhead
Husted-Stanchfield
Wise River
Wisdom
Big Hole Basin
McDowell, Pendleton, Hirschy, Bar- B
Huntley
Clemon Brothers
New Diamond Bar Inn
Jackson Farm Bureau
Public administrator and county offices filing roundup
Nellie McFadden files as public administrator on June 1 on the Republican ticket. George E. Baker re-files for public administrator on June 1. John W. Miller files as county commissioner from District 2. County Clerk Margaret Thompson says filings for county offices close June 17 and state offices by June 8. All open offices have at least one candidate except one justice in Dillon, two in Lima and Wisdom townships, and one constable per township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie McFadden
George E. Baker
Dillon Township
Judge Baker
John W. Miller
Monida
Margaret Thompson
Dillon
Lima and
Wisdom
Girls' State Meet Opens Thursday at Rocky Mountain College
A mock Montana state on the Billings campus runs nine days starting Thursday. Dillon delegate Mildred Schmitt and alternate Peggy Wenger lead 176 high school girls from across the state. Sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary, the program teaches government through real elections, with Gov. John W. Bonner and Chief Justice Hugh Adair among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain College
Billings
Mildred Schmitt
B.C.H.S
Dillon
Peggy Wenger
American Legion Auxiliary of
Montana
G. E. Chambers
Cut Bank
Ora and
Plata
Granite
Sapphire
John W. Bonner
Hugh Adair
State Supreme Court
Dillon Youth Signups Forge New American Legion Teams
Fifty two Dillon youngsters have joined the American Legion junior baseball program. Legion Chairman Carl M. Davis and Bagley coach Jim Womack will handle further applications. Four teams will form soon to play baseball or softball with schedules and equipment to be arranged. A meeting will set up teams and a schedule with each team playing twice weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
American Legion
Legion
Carl M. Davis
Bagley
Jim Womack
Ath
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College
TB & Health Assn
S. P. Meade
Bruce Risley
C.P.A. Meet
Frank L. Harrington
California
Beaverhead High School
B.c.hls
Dillon Ball
Tri-County League
Dillon S. Central Lakeview
Dillon N. Central
Bedrock Ene Neveenemensen
Dillon South
Dillon North
Dillon West
Semen Eeee
Dell Bureau
Farmers Union
Hereford
Company G
Ft. Harrison
M’fadden Baker
Miller
Justice of Peace and Commissioner
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