Montana State Normal College Holds Forty First Commencement
Fourteen degrees and 66 diplomas were conferred at the forty first annual commencement in the college auditorium. President A L Strand of Montana State College Bozeman delivered the commencement address. Candidates were presented by President Sheldon E Davis and diplomas conferred by George M Gosman of the state board of education. Kate Seagren presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
A. L. Strand
Montana State College
Bozeman
Sheldon .E. Davis
George M. Gosman
State Board of Education
Kate Seagren
Beavershead Home Demonstration Council Elects New President
Mrs. Marcus Rand of Armstead was elected president of the Beavershead home demonstration council at the annual spring meeting held at the federal building. She succeeds Miss Nell McKnight of Dell. The meeting featured Frank Lasich of Dillon as treasurer and Earle Smith of Bozeman as principal speaker on home demonstration program planning. The 200 delegates and visitors marked the best convention attendance in years as Masonic bodies held state sessions in Dillon with a strong social program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Rand
Armstead
Beaverhead
Grand Council
Dillon Business ‘and Professional Women
Lewistown
Dillon Club
Forsyth
Billings
Glendive
Sidney
Elizabeth Winn
Claudia Faust
Helen Decker
Faust
Miss Decker
Bozeman
Tri County Stockmen's Group Formed in County Meeting
A tri county stockmen's association was formed by growers from Beaverhead Madison and Silver Bow at a well attended meeting in the court house last Wednesday afternoon Edwin Whitworth of Dillon was elected temporary chairman Otto Schulz of Sheridan vice chairman Joe Metlen Armstead secretary and William Carroll Jackson vice secretary Whitworth appointed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Madison
Silver Bow
Court House
Edwin Whitworth
Dillon
Otto Schulz
Sheridan
Joe Metlen
Armstead
William Carroll
Jackson
Whitworth
Beaverhead Veterans to Name Staff at Regular Meeting
Beaverhead post of the American Legion will elect officers for the ensuing year at the regular meeting tomorrow night in the city hall. Nominated are Commander C. J. Horren. vice commander C. A. Bechler. finance officer E. W. Bond. executive committeeman A. M. Jones. historian Parke T. Scott. chaplain Luther Smith. sergeant at arms Paul H. Temple. Delegates to the state convention in Helena will also be elected. Gosman and Combes will report on district meetings. The post shows membership near last year’s 127, with plans to surpass it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
American Legio
C. J. Horren
C. A. Bechler
E. W. Bond
A. M. Jones
Parke T. Scott
Luther Smith
Paul H. Temple
Helena
George M. Gosman
Guy D. Combes
Anaconda
Gosman
Graduation Day at training school eighth grade exercises
Graduation exercises for eighth grade pupils were held in the school auditorium with Principal Earl Fairbanks presenting candidates and diplomas by Geo. M. Gosman. Speakers included George Bowring J. W. McCracken Evelyn Gregg Dorothy Davis and Mary Ann Luebben. Administrative officials spoke and musical numbers featured the training school orchestra a vocal solo by Irma Jackson and junior high triple trio performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Fairbanks
Geo. M. Gosman
George Bowring
J. W. McCracken
Evelyn Gregg
Dorothy Davis
Mary Ann Luebben
Burlene Shaver
Charles Henry
Arnold W. Nelson
Traiing School
L. A. Gregory
Irma Jackson
Judy Chapman
Dorothy McLaren
Evelyn Davis
Betty Barry
Mary Anne Luebben
Daryl Bennett
Rachel DeLadd
John Arrigoni
Helen Grace _ Bean
Daryl Agnes Bennett
Byron Berg
Joseph M. Bergeson
Walter An
Farmers Union Plans Meetings This Month
The Beaver head Silber Bow County Union schedules its annual picnic at Sand Coulee on the lower Big Hole river to feature a program with A W Ricker editor of the Farmers Union Herald and A R Kindler field man for the Farmers Union Central Exchange. The event includes tug of war races, foot races for children and adults, a fat ladies race, nail driving, bottle relay and other contests with prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Michael Lauterbach
Beav erhead County Sheepmen Start Annual Shearing
Beaverhead county sheepmen begin their second major annual task with shearing under way in some districts and due in full swing in a week. Lamching was completed last month and wool quality is good but difficult to shear due to a mild open winter. The local wool market remains quiet as growers hesitate to sell or consign amid unsettled conditions. Many plan to apply for government wool loans while traveling crews have arrived and are negotiating contracts with flock masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
Drum Corps to Sponsor Public Dance at Twin Bridges
The Dillon Ellis lodge drum and bugle corps will sponsor a public dance in Twin Bridges next Saturday night June 11. Dave Williams, arrangements chairman, announced. An exhibition drill will precede the dance in Twin Bridges streets. The event is open to the public and many Dillon residents plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drum and Bugle Corps
Dillon Ellis Lodge
Twin Bridges
Dave Williams
Williams
Dillon
Last-Minute Voter Rush In Beaverhead County Primary
Beaverhead County residents eligible to vote in the July 19 primary reached about 3 450 after a last minute rush. Some 3 430 names were on the books when registration closed Friday, with non re registering voters unable to cast a primary ballot. Henry Meine filed for the Republican state representative nomination, the first to file this year. Incumbent is Joe Met ten. County filings close Saturday June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Albert S. Baker
Henry Meine
Beaverhead Valley
Joe Metten
Legion Juniors Open Season With Idaho Falls Match
The American Legion junior baseball team starts its season next Saturday facing Idaho Falls at the fair grounds. A benefit dance at Dillmont park that night raises funds for the program, with tickets sold by the players this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Idaho Falls
Fairgrounds
Dillmont Park
Prize Herefords Are Purchased by Dillon Stockman
Sam Freeman of Dillon purchased 19 head of registered Hereford cows and heifers from Montana State College at Bozeman. The herd, featuring Western Domino and Real Prince Domino bloodlines, will be kept with Belmont Hartland breeding stock and moved later in the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Sam Freeman
Montana State College
Bozeman
Mr. Freeman
Belmont Hartland Breeding
Burned Bridge Causes Wreck on G. and P. Railroad
A burned bridge on the Gilmore and Pittsburg branch from Armstead to Salmon and Leadore caused a wreck last Monday afternoon. The engine tender and a freight car fell through the trestle but no serious injuries occurred. Damage is about $1000 though no freight was lost. General Manager W. N. Bichner reported.
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Gilmore & Pittsburg
Armstead
Salmon
Leadore
Ida
W. N. Bichner
Horse Prairie Creek
Harry Andrus Is Renominated as Postmaster Here
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate today the nominations of several postmasters in Montana. The list includes Harry J. Andrus for Dillon and other names such as William L. Thompson, Estrid H. Knauts, Lucile D. Knight, Raymond H. Darnell, and Flossie Avensville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Andrus
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Montana
Fairview
William L. Thompson
Richey
Estrid H. Knauts
Twin Bridges
Lucile D. Knight
Walier
Wisdom
Ray E. Willey
Bozeman
Harry H. Howard
Dillon
Harry J. Andrus
Jordan
Hannah M.west
Philipsburg
Allen S. McKenzie
Polson
George T. Farrell
Rowan
Godfrey Johnson
St. Ignatius
Joseph Buckhouse
Shelby
Glen ' S Sheridan
Flossie
A. 1Vensville
Philip Wwhitefish
Lonnie T
Safe Robbery At Hartwig Theatre Monday
Burglars cracked the Hartwig theatre safe and escaped with 175 dollars cash early Monday morning after forcing the front door and an upstairs office door. Custodian Sam Cardinale found the opened safe at 7 am. Police believe the break occurred around 3 am and left no fingerprints. Mrs Hartwig was away for her son Tom's graduation.
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Hartwig Theatre
Sam Cardinale
W. B. Hartwig
Tom
State University
Mrs. Marian Barnes Claimed at Idaho Home
Marian Kenison Barnes 33 died Wednesday night at her home in Roper Idaho from pneumonia. Born January 3 1905 in Dillon she attended local schools and graduated from high school. She married Merritt Barnes lived in Armstead and Rupert before moving to Idaho. Survived by husband daughter Dawn four sisters and two brothers. Funeral held Monday at Brundage chapel with Christian Science church services and burial in Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Kenison Barnes
Dillon
Mary B. Kenison
Roper
Ida
Barnes
Merritt Barnes
Armstead
Rupert
Dawn
Mildred Lyon
Carrie Martinell
Merle Smith
Edith Osborne
Floyd
Kenneth
Brundage Chapel
Christian Science Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Graduation Play Stage Door At Montana State Normal College
The 1938 commencement week featured a large graduation production titled Stage Door. Directed by Myrtle Savidge with Nina Thompson assisting, the three act comedy by Edna Ferber and George Kaufman follows young actors seeking stardom in a Footlight Club setting.
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Stage Door
Montana State Normal College
Myrtle Savidge
Nina Thompson
Junior High Honor Roll Names Public
Mary Ann Luebben led the six weeks honor roll at the junior high with three points. J. W. McCracken followed at 2.9 points among 30 pupils. the list includes Dorothy Davis, George Bowring, Barlene Shaver, Hubert Van Airdsaile, Guy Combes and many others in approximate order of standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Luebben
J. W. McCracken
Dorothy Davis
George Bowring
Barlene Shaver
Hubert Vanairsdaile
Guy Combes
Mary Elizabeth Spegar
Patty Curry
Evelyn Gregg
James Richmond
Ray Conger
Ester Leach
Matthew Orr
Alan Tait
Betty Barry
Nena Casper
Hilda Long
William McMannis
Louis Schmittroth
Florence Tucker
Catherine Swain
Helen Bean
Betty Sue Crowe
Annabelle George
Irma Jackson
Ruth Larson
Loretta McDowell
Lorrayne Pierce
Anna Jeanne Sockness
Beaverhead County mine activity reports and progress
Davis Dredging at Bon Acord slowed by high water on Grasshopper creek. Salt Lake City men sample Badger north of Ermont with good results. John Hand operates on Shaffer property on French creek under bond and lease. Elza Patrick and George Gosman start Montana mining district work. Schmittroth Brothers sink shaft near Badger pass and find ore at 80 feet. Hart of A C M company reports 2 percent nickel ore in Blacktail district owned by Roberts & Sons. Dark Horse mine operators report fine ore ready for shipment. Bill Logan.
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A. C
Salt Lake City
Ermont
John Hand
Shaffer
French Creek
Elza Patrick
George Gosman
Montana
Schmittroth Brothers
Badger Pass
Hart
Blacktail
Roberts & Sons
Dark Horse Shine
Bill Logan
Graduate Dinner Held Sunday at Residence Hall
The annual commencement dinner for graduates, faculty, and guests was held Sunday in the Residence Hall dining room at 1:00 pm. Milo Long as Master of Ceremonies led songs and an open forum followed grace by Mr. Henry. Speakers discussed themes of expressing thoughts in a compact format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Long
M.S.N.C
Normal College
Grace
Henry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aree Maspzic
Strand
Mrs. Marcus Rand
Spring Council of Home
Grand Chapter
Grand Commandery
D. A. Galt
Tri-County Stockmen’s Group
Beaverhead Veterans
Farmers Union
John Wenger
C. J. Hovren
Dilton Country Club
Jack Rees
Dale Tash
R. M. Barrett
Glenna Vance
Arthur Graeter
Alvin Jones
Jack Keenan
Drum Corps
Dillon Stockman
G. & P. Railroad
Dillon Business and Professional Women
Yeggs
the Hartwig
Bon Acord
Davis
Grasshopper Creek
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