Beaverhead Legion Post to Elect Officers and Delegate to State
Beaverhead's American Legion post will elect officers for the year at its regular meeting tomorrow night at the Metlen hotel. Delegates and alternates to the state convention will be named, with three members attending in official capacities: George M. Gosman department commander, T. E. Gilbert judge advocate, and C. A. Bechler sergeant-at-arms. Nominations include Gilbert for commander Temple for vice commander Bond for finance officer Bechler for executive committee man Luther Smith chaplain Hatton sergeant-at-arms Parke T. Scott historian. Memorial day services and Helena district convention reports will be presented. a Dutch lunch will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Temple
E. W W. Bond
C. A. Bechler
Luther Smith
J. L. Hatton
Parke T. Scott
Helena
Twin Bridges Youth Passes Here Sunday
George Harold Smith 26 of Twin Bridges died Sunday afternoon at Barrett hospital after a brief illness. Born Jan 6 1914 in Twin Bridges he was a Twin Bridges High School graduate and DeMolay member. Survived by parents two sisters a brother an uncle an aunt and two nieces. funeral held in Twin Bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harold Smith
Twin Bridges
Barrett Hospital
Order of DeMolay
Blacktail
Beaverhead
Albert Smith
Win Bridges
Wilfred Baril
Sheridan
Vera M. Smith
South Bend
Ind
Virgil S. Smith
O. C. Smith
Bella Frazier
Barbara Ann Baril
Rebecca Smith
What Will America Fight For Theme At Dillon Rotary
Supt. Paul Anderson led a Dillon Rotary Club discussion on what America should fight for. Members named rights justice liberty the Monroe Doctrine the British Navy and decency, with no consensus reached. A Rotary picnic and dinner is planned for next Monday at Birch Creek. T. E. Gilbert chaired the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Supt
Paul Anderson
Dillon Rotary Club
Anderson
United States
Joe Wedum
Rotary
Birch Creek
T. E. Gilbert
Gilbert Files for State Senate Seat in Beaverhead County
Thomas E Gilbert a Beaverhead County attorney and longtime Dillon lawyer filed today for the Republican nomination for State senator from the county. A World War II veteran and former county attorney, he served as judge advocate for the Montana American Legion and helped found Beaverhead Post. He ranches and holds mining interests while active in state educational affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. ‘Gilbert
Beaverhead
Dillon
Democratic Board of Commissioners
Montana
Officers Installed by Legion Auxiliary Here
Beaverhead unit of the American Legion auxiliary held its closing session of the year with Mrs. A. S. Johnson installed as president. Mrs. Charles Wallace acted as installing officer. New officers include Mrs. Ben Davis and Mrs. Alex Tait as first and second vice presidents, Mrs. Paul Temple as secretary treasurer, Mrs. Sam Cardinale as chaplain, Mrs. L. D. Roland as sergeant at arms, and Mrs. Luther Smith as historian. Delegates named to attend the state convention in Glasgow next month: Mrs. Ben Davis, Mrs. Johnson, and Mrs. Paul Temple. others chosen as delegates include Mrs. Sam Cardinale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Johnson
Beaverhead
American Legion Auxiliary
Charles Wallace
Anaconda
Ben Davis
Alex Tait
Paul Temple
Sam Cardinale
L. D. Roland
Luther Smith
Visitors Shoot At Dillon Gun Club Draw Crowd
Visiting gunners dominated the Dillon Gun Club registered trapshoot on Sunday. A Schlecten of Anaconda and Tom Lynott of Great Falls tied for singles with 97 of 100, Ted Renfro won the doubles with 46 of 50, and Chuck O Connell led the sheet with 96 of 100. Cc L Boyer of Dillon swept his class in the handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Gun Club
A. Schlecten
Anaconda
Tom Lynott
Great Falls
Ted Renfro
Chuck O’connell
Cc. L. Boyer
Dillon Club
Sun Valley
Dillon Students In Universities Make Fine Record
Beaverhead county high school graduates earned notable honors across U S universities. George Kennedy of Monida will graduate magna cum laude from Harvard next week. Bill Bayerd will graduate cum laude from the University of Washington. Francis Tonrey moves from Missoula into a reporting post at the Flathead Courier. Paul Fidler, class of 1935, earned a teaching fellowship at Oklahoma A and M and is writing a master’s thesis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
George Kennedy
Monida
Harvard University
Bill Bayerd
Forrest Bayerd
University of Washington At
Seattle
Bayerd
Kennedy
Francis Tonrey
Dillon
Dillon Elks Flag Day Exercises Planned Friday
Impressive flag day program by the Dillon Elks will occur Friday at 7:00 p.m. on the county courthouse north lawn. Exalted Ruler Frank O’Keefe will lead, R. D. Corette of Butte speaks, and County Attorney Leonard Schulz gives the flag history with flags shown by Beaverhead Post of the American Legion. A parade to colors will start the event with the Legion color guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Elks Lodge
Exalted
Aitter Frank O'Keefe
R. D. Corette
Butte
Leonard Schulz
Dillon Lodge
Beaverhead
American Legion
Legion
O'Keefe
Elks Chorus
Assembly
Interesting survey by Dillon club on business relations
The Dillon Business and Professional Women's club surveyed fifty business firms and professionals to determine what is needed for successful business relations. A composite report of the study will be prepared for high school students in vocational training as part of the club’s youth program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Dillon Business and Professional Women
Beaverhead Mining Association to Meet at Courthouse
The Beaverhead Mining Association announces its annual business meeting for Tuesday night June 18 at 8 o clock in the county courthouse. George R. Metlen serves as president and Bruce A. Risley as secretary. Officers will be elected and other important business transacted, with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Beaverhead Mining Association
George R. Metlen
Bruce A. Risley
Filing deadline nears for county offices in Dillon area
Clerk Al bert S. Baker warns that the filing deadline for county offices is next Saturday June 15. The scene has been quiet with Louis Stahl as the last filer seeking the Republican nomination for justice of the peace in Dillon township. more filings are expected before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert S. Baker
Louis Stahl
Justice of the Peace of
Dillon Township
Montana Federation of Women's Clubs Biennial Convention
More than 300 attendees registered for the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs conference held over three days. Mrs. A. E. McLeish was elected president, with a full slate of officers. Helena will host the 1942 convention as resolutions urge world rehabilitation study and other state actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Federation of Women’s Clubs
Golf Tourney Draws Large Local and Visitor Field
Golfers from Butte Anaconda and Deer Lodge joined Dillon Country Club players for an invitational at the local course. Over 30 out of town golfers competed alongside a big local turnout with ladies prizes won by Mrs Frank Tucker Mrs C F Noyes and Mrs Crichton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Dillon Country Club
Frank Tucker
C. F. Noyes
Crichton
H. M. Brundage
Bob Stephan
Fred Pasco
F. L. Tavenner
S. L. Niblack
G. W. Geil
Herman Sommerhauser
T. J. Sillers
O. B. Silvey
Jack Strong
Spencer Crosby
T. Somerville
H. Ettinger
Ray Pasco
Deer
Civic Group Ahead Names Assistants
Standing committees of the Dillion Chamber of Commerce were announced Monday night by Pres. E. W. Bond at a board meeting. Committees to serve during the coming year include Livestock with S. E. Whitworth as chairman and members Charles Burden W. W. Hawkins James E. Selway George Harrison James Mansfield Dale Metlen Herman Peterson Martin Jackson and Roy Forrester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Chamber of Commerce
Pres. E. W. Bond
S. E. Whitworth
Charles Burden
W. W. Hawkins
James E. Selway
George Harrison
James Mansfield
Dale Metlen
Herman Peterson
Martin Jackson
Roy Forrester
Six students tie for first on college spring honor roll
Six students share the top honor on the Montana State Normal college spring quarter honor roll with the maximum three grade points per credit. Named tied scholars include Robert Gregg Dillon Donald Kingery Morese Florence McBain Paul Simons Alberta Sparlin and Hope Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana State Normal College
Robert Gregg
Donald Kingery
Morese
Florence McBain
Paul Simons
Alberta Sparlin
Miles City
Hope Williamson
Missoula
Clarine Moore
Lolo
Patricia Gilbert
Howard Mailey
Twin Bridges
William Tower
Lima
Vera Strandberg
Rose Conwell
Red Lodge
Alma Johansen
Phyllis Ann Moore
Butte
Earl O. Watts
Shirley Erickson
Plentywood
Helen Finkbeiner
Claribel Houchen
Fairview
Doris Larson Kitts
WPA Recreation Program Under Way In City
Dillon's WPA sponsored summer recreation program is under way with softball, hardball, swimming and games for boys and girls. Boys ages 10 to 15 may play handball 4 to 6. Girls ages 10 to 14 play softball at 2 pm. Girls 14 to 18 meet 7 pm on Mon Wed Fri and Tue Thu Sat. Local leaders include Bob Lee Bruce Watters and Helen Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Bob Lee
Bruce Watters
Helen Doyle
Rebekahs Attend District Meeting in Anaconda
Diana Rebekah lodge sent a strong Montana delegation to District No. 8 gathering in Anaconda last Saturday. Members included Ruth Ann Dart Wilma Holloran Ida Olson Rhoda Davis May Paddock Nellie Lanner Mrs da Schroeder Bertha Cardin Blanche Haines Conger Lillia Jessie Taylor and Judge H. yers. They called the convention successful and enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Rebekah Lodge
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Beaverhead Legion
Legionnaires
Tom Gilbert
Legion Auxiliary
Ranch Hand
Woodrow Robinson
Henry G. Rodgers
Bert McMenamey
Armstead
John Troupe
Boydick City
John Hildreth
Nick Kanstad
North Dakota
GUN Club
Dillon Elks
Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club
Filings County
A. E. McLeish
Fort Benton
Federation
H. S. Mussigbrod
Wisdom
Howard Bogart
Poplar
Dean King
Kalispell
W. E. Peoples
Cutbank
D. D. More
Havre
Havre, Treasurer, Mrs. McLeish Appointed Mrs. M. B. Hart
F. F. Bussuot
General Federation
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
State Board of Health
Gleeds
Country Club
Winn
Safeway
Winn’s
Safeways
Firemen
Ebels
Civic Group Ahead
E. W. Bond
WPA
Rebekahs
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