Dillon Man Elected District Legion Commander in Sheridan
Ed Donovan, Mining district vice commander and WW II Seabees veteran, elected district commander at Sheridan meeting. Schilling of Butte named vice commander, Harry Norton finance officer. About 250 Legionnaires and Auxiliary members attended from 11 posts. Townsend chosen for fall meeting at Eridan High School context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Donovan
Sheridan
Seabees
Donovan
Caribbean
Schilling
Butte
Harry Norton
Beavers
Legionnaires
George M. Gosman
Ross Hill
Auxiliary
C. J. Hovren
A. S. Johnson
Dee Patton
D. V. Paddock
Arthur Christensen
Luther Smith
Bruce Risley
Waldron Boger
George Williss
Paul Stahl
Legion
Eridan High School
Townsend
Dr. Colfer Wins National Research Council Award
Dr. Harry F. Colfer a Mayo Foundation fellow has won the National Research Council award for study with Prof E Adrian of Cambridge England. He will begin a one year fellowship next fall after a post doctoral stint at Mayo Clinic and Mayo Institute of Experimental Medicine. He presented his brain function research at the National Society for Research in Neuropsychiatry in New York and was selected to attend with expenses paid. He earned a PhD early last winter and holds a university appointment enabling clinical and research work. He is a Missoula native linked to local families and educated at State University Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Colfer
Mayo Foundation
National Research Council
E. Adrian
Cambridge University
England
Oliver C. Hyssop
Colfer
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Institute of Experimental Medicine
New York City
National Society For Research In Neuropsychiatry
Marnette University
Milwaukee
Jackson Clinic
Madison
Wisc
Harry E. Andrus
Farnum B. Schuyler
Harry J. Andrus
State University At
Missoula
Clinic Bulletin of
Rochester
Archie Henneberry Dies Suddenly in Lima
Beaverhead county commissioner and rancher Archie C. Henneberry died at 2 45 p m last Thursday from a heart attack in Lima He was 57 born August 13 1889 on his family stock ranch near Dillon and had served as county commissioner since 1938 and 1944 He had recently leased his ranch due to ill health and was active in Masonic circles and the Bagdad Shrine in Butte His sudden death followed a day of inland county business and came as a shock to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie C. Henneberry
Beaverhead
Lima
Bert McNinch
Chris Peterson
Edgar Rife
M. A. Henneberry
Bagdad Temple of the Shrine
Butte
A. F
Beaverhead County 4-H Plans State Camp Representation
Marilyn Gordon of the Armstead Needle club will represent Beaverhead County at the statewide 4-H club camp in Neihart June 16 21. She returns to be recreational director for the county camp at Birch Creek ranger station June 30 July 2 with Barbara Scott assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Gordon
Armstead Needle Club
Beaverhead
Neihart
Dorothy Embleton
Gordon
Montana
Montana State College
Bozeman
Birch Creek
Barbara Scott
Armstead Club
Miss Embleton
Miss Gordon
Million gallon reservoir urged for city water supply
City engineers warned that Dillon’s water system strain will worsen with population growth. A new one million gallon reservoir was urged to ensure dependable supply as extensions reach Kentucky Barnett avenues and California Street. Citizens pressed for action during a long council session with plans for a summer ride program by the Vigilante Rope N Saddle club noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Sam Ward
Kentucky
Barnett Avenues
California Street
W. J. Cushing
George and
Ralph Harrison
Lima Gun Club Wins Davis Trophy
Anaconda June 9 The A J Davis trophy went to the Lima Gun Club after a Sunday shoot produced a first place tie with the Butte Trap and Skeet club at 458 scores. Anaconda finished third, Sheridan fourth, with Lima earning the title by default when a Butte member was called home and forfeited the shoot-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Montana
Lima
Monay
Butte
Sheridan
E. Peterson
Max Merrell
H. Wombacher
Bill Gleed
Dan Peterson
C. J. O’connell
Pete Antonioli
F. P. Duchesneau
Ed Naranche
Joe Latimer
Barney Larsen
N. Naranche
C. Talcott
Twin Bridges
Ray Housemen
Great Falls
Dillon
Helena
Hamilton
Missoula
Deer Lodge
Butte Gun Club
Charles Sparrow
Joe Horvath
Mert Gould
William Hasley
D A R Resolutions Passed at Meet Here
The Montana Society Daughters of the American Revolution passed resolutions thanking Beaverhead chapter for hospitality Montana State Normal College and Miss Georgia Mathews for hosting and contact with students, and Dr and Mrs Stephan for their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
Dillon
Beaverhead
Daughters of the American Revolution
Montana State Normal College
Georgia Mathews
Stephan
Brinton Jackson
Ralph McFadden
W. H. Stephan
Patricia McFadden
Fred Honeychurch
A. S. Cashmore
Dougan C. Luebben
Lewis D. Smith
Rush Jordan
Marian Morse
Jean Stamm
Mary Long
Sam Davis
Museum Association
P.E.O
T. E. Luebben
Guild
Flag Day Observance Planned by Dillon Elks Lodge
Dillon lodge number 1554 BPO Elks set a Flag Day program for June 14 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Exalted Ruler Harry Tashann speaks on the flag’s history, W. G. Gilbert Jr. presents the flag ritual, and Albert Erickson delivers the address. Boy Scouts from Troop 14 assist as the Elks drum and bugle corps led by Dusty Miller parades downtown. Edwin R. Hilger leads preparations with Byron Sanborn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Troop 14
Elks Drum and Bugle Corps
Dusty Miller
Edwin R. Hilger
Byron Sanborn
D. L. Johnson
Archie Green
Ken Kenison
Edwin Heikkila
Orr elected to state office in PEO convention
Mrs John T Orr was chosen state corresponding secretary at the PEO Sisterhood state convention in Sidney last week. Attending from the area were Mrs C G D Evelyn Mrs F A Hazelbaker and Mrs T Lee McCracken with D Evelyn and McCracken acting as official delegates. D Evelyn later traveled to Minot North Dakota to visit relatives and will attend a niece s wedding in Great Falls before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Orr
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Sidney
C. G. D’evelyn
F. A. Hazelbaker
T. Lee McCracken
D’evelyn
AL Chapter
Dillon
McCracken
Minot
N. Dak
Great Falls
Dillon Rodeo Plans To Be Made At Meet Thursday
Plans are in progress for the Dillon Labor Day Rodeo with promises of a superior spectacle. Herman Peterson, president of the rodeo association, says a meeting will be held at the courthouse at 8 p.m. Thursday June 12, inviting stockholders and fans to participate. The event will feature a string of mustangs from Perma Montana and added prize money to attract top riders for the Sunday and Labor Day shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Herman Peterson
The
Rodeo Association
Court House
Perma
Montana
Peterson
VFW Show to Headline Equine Star Ranger at High School
Com. Howard Rundle of Lloyd Whipple post 4163 VFW says about 100 members are enrolled for 1947 and a large delegation will attend the state encampment at Butte June 25 to 28. A show at the high school auditorium next Sunday June 15 will feature Cal Shrum's horse Ranger from movies plus musical and other acts, with afternoon and evening performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Rundle
Lloyd Whipple
V.F.W
Butte
Commander Rundle
Don Campbell
Dan Henneberry
Cal Shrum
Montgomerys and Pendletons Visit Dillon Leaders
Mr and Mrs George Montgomery Mrs Celia Montgomery and Miss Mila Pendleton of Wisdom spent last Wednesday and Thursday in Dillon as part of a brief local visit noting social engagements and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Montgomery
Celia Montgomery
Mila Pendleton
Wisdom
Dillon
Summer School Opens At College Monday
Montana State Normal college begins summer session with enrollment around 210 and expected 25 to 50 more registrants by weekend. Students from all parts of Montana and from North Dakota and Washington attend. Dormitories are crowded. classes start Tuesday with regular staff and several new instructors. A faculty reception and dance are planned for Friday night and various events and excursions are scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
Montana
North Dakota
Washington
Mary Baker Emerick
Rush Jordan
Helen Davis Luebben
Margaret Madeen
J. Ford Mae Bain
Ralph McFadden
Myrtle Savage
Elena Shepce
Larceny and Forgery Hearings on Monday
Sheriff’s force arrested Angus MacDonald a ranch hand for alleged thefts from the J P Loss home at Wisdom during the previous winter. Robert Hysell charged with forgery pleaded not guilty but remains in custody awaiting district court. James Hulsey pleaded not guilty to petty larceny from the B W Emerick ranch at Lima. A 16 year old from Iowa Indiana faced juvenile court on a forgery charge. custody given to parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus MacDonald
MacDonald
J. P. Loss
Wisdom
Justice Court
Robert Hysell
James Hulsey
B. W. Emerick Ranch
Lima
Co. Atty
W. G. Gilbert, Jr
Iowa
Idaho
Wool Cartel Wrapped by Wool Growers in Helena
Fred B. Sheriff of Sieben Ranch argues that Britain and a global wool cartel control 80 percent of production and threaten U S woolgrowers without government action. He accuses policy makers and prominent players of aiding exports and price manipulation while warning against tariff failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Great Britain
U. S
Montana
Fred B. Sheriff
Sieben Ranch Company
Cotton King
Clayton
Geneva
Boston
America
Mobile X-Ray Unit To Visit Beaverhead County This Week
The Montana Tuberculosis Association funds a free mobile X-ray unit visiting Wisdom on Friday June 13 at the Masonic temple, Wise River Monday June 16, Dillon June 17–20 near the library with extended evening hours, and Lima June 24 at the public school. The program stresses confidentiality and no undressing, funded by Christmas seal proceeds, with multiple local sponsors and volunteers coordinating county outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Tuberculosis Association
Big White
Beaverhead County
Wisdom
Masonic Temple
Big Hole Basin
Wise River
Sheldon E. Davis
Dillon
Dillon Public Library
Normal College
Lima
Lima Public School
Montana
Dillon Shakespeare Club
Wisdom Woman's Club
Ted Woodward
Wise River Woman's Club
Walter Goose
Ollie Eberline
Hans Dons
Clarence Anderson
Ralph Potts
M. P. Trueman
Jackson
Olga Schindler
John Krause
Ann Hirschey
W. Empey
E. Bybee
Dee Cherry
Dell
J. McKenzie
Noreen
Kenison
Kenneth Iverson
Armstead
Rand
Grant
Emer Anderson
Clarence Jensen
Red Rock
Reichle
Tri club meet brings Rotarians from three towns
Sixty Rotarians from Twin Bridges Whitehall and Dillon plus guests from Butte gathered Friday at Pipe Organ Lodge for a Tri club meeting. Speakers included Dr John Schile of Northwest Development in Butte praising Northwest Montana as a prime economic region. State Sen Charles Bovey of Great Falls discussed restorations at Virginia City Bannack and historic sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Great Pacific Northwest
John Schile
Northwest Development Company
Butte
Pipe Organ Lodge
Northwest
United States
Twin Bridges
Whitehall
Dillon Rotary
Rush Jordan
Art Tidball
Whitehall Club
Art Bayers
Les Reynold
Charles Bovey
Great Falls
Virginia City
Ralph Stowell
Ralph McFadden
Lambert Eliel
Legion to Elect Post Officers at Thursday Meeting
Beaverhead post No 20 of the American Legion will hold its annual officer election at Margo's headquarters Thursday evening June 12. Nominations, already set in May, may be added before balloting with candidates including Lew Brundage Bill Tate for commander Dr Robert Bell for first vice commander E J Donovan for second vice commander Waldron Boger for finance officer Arthur Christensen for chaplain Pete Cashmore for sergeant at arms Albert Erickson for historian and Luther Smith Farnum Schuyler as executive committeemen. A Dutch lunch will follow the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
American Legion
Margo’s
Lew Brundage
Bill Tate
Robert Bell
E. J. Donovan
Waldron Boger
Arthur Christensen
Pete Cashmore
Albert Erickson
Luther Smith
Farnum Schuyler
District Rural Fire Chiefs Named by Commissioners
Beaverhead County Montana board of county commissioners held a June 2 3 4 1947 regular session. They ordered the clerk to hold road and bridge claims except labor for the July meeting due to budget shortfall and to advertise for bids to hire a county physician for the year starting July 9 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Mont
Archie C. Henneberry
Fred L. Hirschy
Paul Stahl, Jr
C. W. Buckingham
Twilight Shoot By Local Gunners At Traps Thursday
Twilight shoot Thursday evening selected the Dillon Gun club team to defend the A. J. Davis cup against Butte Trap and Skeet and Anaconda Gun club. Ted Renfro Herman Peterson Ted Renfro Jr Russell Smith and John Jackson made the team. Peterson broke 98x100 in twilight. Coffey 87x100. Pete Westergard led 50 third with 49x50. Peterson led doubles with 92x100. Other singles scores included Cragholm 71x75 Sneed 69x75 Smith 62x75 Cornell unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Gun Club
Cam
Butte
Peterson
E. Cragholm
H. Sneed
R. Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dillon Man
DR. Colfer
Council
Archie Henneberry
Rope ’N Saddle Club
Vigilante
Rope 'N Saddle Club
Chester Hale
George Shaffner
Sec
Malcolm Stone
Treas
Walter ‘Wetzel
Walter Ronremose
Erickson
Frank Madden
Lima Gun Club
D.A.R
Meet
VFW
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