Opening rounds spark active season at Dillon Country Club
The 1948 Dillon Country Club season begins with golf tournament nights and a lively party. Men are urged to complete rounds this week to handicap for next Sunday's interstate team from Idaho Falls. The club’s first women's bridge luncheons start today with a long list of future events and committee chairwomen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Country Club
Idaho Falls
E. J. Donovan
W. E. Monger
T. F. McFadden
Walter A. Stamm
R. J. Watson
Lloyd Dougherty
C. E. Robison
A. L. McArthur
B. R. Williams
Joe G. White
D. H. Williams
George Gosman
Walter Foster
Paul Puyear
D. L. Johnson
Sam Ward
Lambert Elie
R. D. Curry
W. W. Hawkins
H. M. Warner
I. J. Raven
C. E. Hovren
O. K. Moe
T. F. ‘McFadden
R. M. Barrett
E. J. Yonovan
W. E Monger
S. J. Watson
B. R. Willats
Picture Wanted of Governor Edgerton for Museum Display
Mrs. Fred Woodside, chairwoman of the Museum building fund, reports a $5 contribution from Riverside Home Demonstration Club toward the fund. The committee seeks a photograph of Beaverhead County’s Governor Edgerton or images of Governor A Norris and the White family, with notes on availability of Sidney Edgerton. Anyone with a photo is asked to contact Mrs. Woodside or other museum committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Woodside
Museum Building Fund
Riverside Home
Niee Beaverhead
Montana
Denton Oliver
New York State
Lincoln
Idaho
Beaverhead County
Edgerton
Dillon
Blacktail Creek
Woodside
Veteran Wool Buyer Is Visitor in City
A. Mason of Boston, a Beaverhead County visitor each buying season since 1907, observed the fortieth anniversary of his first trip into Montana last week. The veteran wool buyer, with Hallowell, Mes and Donald, came to confer with his local representative Norman Miles. The firm secured several large clips in Beaverhead County this season. Mason is well known in the region and enjoys his visits here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mason
Boston
Beaverhead
Monamma
Hallowell, Mes
Donald
Norman Ales
Pit. Mason
Al 4
Los Angeles Student Earns Law Degree This Week
Tom Hartwig arrived this week from Los Angeles after receiving a law degree from the University of Southern California. He will take the bar examination in the state for admission to practice law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hartwig
Los Angeles
University of Southern Cali
Aia
At State
Public Meeting on City Water and Sewer Upgrades
About 100 to 160 residents attended a city hall meeting to discuss proposed water and sewer system improvements costing an estimated 225000 dollars. Clayton Brink and John Morrison outlined sewer expansion and a sewage disposal unit at 165000 and 60000 dollars respectively, with a 21 mill tax rise discussed. A July 6 registration deadline and a planned follow up meeting precede a taxpayer vote. Montana Power surveyors began work on a new line from the Herbert Wheat ranch well to the main system, with a pump ordered to increase water flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Clayton Brink
Sanitation Department
State Board of Health
Helena
John Morrison
Morrison Engineering Company
Brink
Morrison
Leonard Schulz
Montana Power Company
Herbert Wheat Ranch
Sam Ward
Rotary poll picks Dewey and Truman at Dillon meeting
Dillon Rotarians held a polling vote at a Monday meeting. Dewey led Republican presidential choice with 9 votes and Truman led Democratic choice with 11 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Dewey
Truman
Dillon
Lambert Elie
Warren Lovinger
New York State
Walter Delaney
Albert Erickson
Glacier Park
Montana
Rush Jordan
the Normal College
Bannack
Rotary Club
Robert Gregg
Stassen
Vandenberg
Martin
Taft
Warren
Green
Byrd
Douglas
Eisenhower
Wallace
Harold Warner Elected Legion Commander in Dillon
Harold M. Warner, prominent Dillon merchant, was elected commander of Beaverhead post of the American Legion at a Thursday night meeting. Other officers chosen include Waldron Boger first vice commander Vivian Thomas second vice commander George Gosman finance officer Bull Tayne sergeant at arms Philip Bond historian Luther Smith chaplain and Paul Temple retiring commander on the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Warner
Dillon
Beaverhead
American Legion
Waldron Boger
Vivian Thomas
George Gosman
Bull Tayne
Philip Bond
Luther Smith
Paul Temple
Cup Donated by Sport Shop for Tourney Match
A Sport Shop donated a cup for the winning team in an annual Dillon Idaho Falls country club match. Dillon golfers practiced Sunday for an interstate tournament with 12 Idaho Falls players arriving next Sunday. Local men are urged to submit scores to establish handicaps before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Idaho Falls
Sport Shop
Idaho
Beaverhead Senator Heads to National G O P Convention
Beaverhead State Senator George M. Gosman will attend the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia as a Montana delegate, traveling with Mrs. Gosman and daughter Dorothy Anne. They will tour several eastern states during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Gosman
Beaverhead
Matron Bertha Reece Dies Suddenly in Dillon Home
Bertha Reece a longtime Dillon resident died suddenly at her South Railroad avenue home last Thursday morning while assisting with a house task. Born March 8 1878 in Grant City Missouri she moved to Dillon in 1914 with her husband the late taxi operator. Survived by daughter Margaret Orr two grandchildren and two sisters in Dillon and Grant City. Funeral Monday 2 PM Brundage chapel with Presbyterian and St James Episcopal ministers officiating. Interment Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. vocal selections by Mrs. Wilma Wright and Mrs. Nancy Wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Reece
Dillon
South Railroad Avenue
Elizabeth
Reece
Grant City
Margaret Orr
Lee
Elizabeth Ann
Ernest Orr
Roy Baker
Anna Schuler
This City
Katie Davis
Sterling
Colo
Wilma Wright
Nancy Wheat
Nellie Poole
Vivian Thomas Vacation to Montana Points of Interest
Mr and Mrs Vivian Thomas embarked last week on a vacation trip visiting notable sites across Montana. The couple planned a sightseeing itinerary highlighting natural landmarks and regional attractions during their travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Thomas
Montana
Beaverhead 4-H Calf Show and Sale Dates Set
Beaverhead county schedules the annual 4 H calf show and sale for Sunday June 20 and Monday June 21 at the fairgrounds sales barn. Calves weighed at stockyards with area discounts, three weight classes, and E P Orcutt as judge. Blue ribbons earn $5 red $3 white $2 with show and showmanship prizes and a lariat rope for blue ribbon winners. Sale Monday at 2 pm conducted by H B Sager with Hers Bert Wheat as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Fair Grounds
J. H. Mikkelson
Federal
Dillon
Big Hole
E. P. Orcutt
Farmers Union Trading Company
H. B. Sager
Herbert Wheat
Four Make Straight A's at State Normal
Four students from Butte Deer Lodge Belgrade and Anaconda earned straight A records at the Normal college during the spring quarter. Honor roll members include Dillon residents Ethel Mae Anderson and Jack Davis, plus others from Dillon Hamilton Butte Missoula Stevensville Pony and Great Falls with last names Anderson Bracy Davis Ha Mann Ruf Fato Melvill Horton McDowell Spahr Tyro and McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKeekin
Butte
John O'Donnell
Deer Lodge
Betty Lou VanDelinder
Belgrade
Paul Maes
Anaconda
Normal College
Ford Knight
Dillon
Ethel Mae Anderson
Raymond Bracy Troy
Dorothy Mellett
Hamilton
Jack Davis
Lillian Hamann
Dominick Ruffatto
Lorraine Ryan
Missoula
Edna Boltz
Stevensville
Dean McDowell
Royal Morrison
Dennis Paulson
Great Falls
Helen Melvill Horton
Pony
Dorothianne McDowell
William Spahr
Dorothy Tyro
Gransberry Heads Local Eagle Lodge
E. H. Gransberry was elected worthy president of Dillonaerie No. 2465 Fraternal Order of Eagles at a regular meeting on North Montana street. Installing officers included Carl Salmonsen and Past Pres F C Kirby. Three candidates were initiated and a dutch lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Gransberry
Dillonaerie
Order of Eagles
Montana Street
Carl Salmonsen
Alder
Alder Gulch Aerie
F. C. Kirby
John McNeil
Melvin Westad
Ross Hill
Bob Jackson
Hignight Again Leads Dillon Rifle Club
Henry Hignight topped the Dillon Rifle club last Friday night with 276. Al Simon was second at 272, Otto Sassman 270, and others scored 244 to 265 across a competitive field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hignight
Dillon Rifle Club
al Simon
Otto Sassman
B. Hildreth
H. Hildreth
D. Ballou
S. Langdorf
B. Cashmore
H. Rosenau
Patterson
B. Kroenig
Jacobson
County Commissioners Seek Emergency Measure in 1948 Session
Beaverhead County Montana officials hold June 7 8 9 1948 meeting with Commissioners Parke T. Scott Fred Hirschy and Chm Paul Stahl Sr County Clerk Margaret Thompson. They discuss public health nurse position museum bill of sale and museum commission. Christine Opp requests $300 budget increase for state testing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Parke T. Scott
Fred. Hirschy
Paul Stahl, Sr
Margaret Q. Thompson
Margaret Hagenbarth
Hagenbarth
George Baker
Edith Palmer
Beaverhead
Argenta Fire Destroys Two Houses Friday
A defective flue caused a Friday blaze in Argenta destroying two homes belonging to Les Leddebur and John Shafer Jr. Firefighters from Dillon fought the flames but could do little due to distance. The Leddebur family saved some furniture but lost most personal effects. Argenta, once a mining hub, now has fewer than 20 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argenta
Les Leddebur
John Shafer, Jr
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Dillon
Nineteen Candidates Enter Race for County Offices
Nineteen candidates filed petitions for county offices by the June 19 deadline at Margaret Thompson’s office. Of 16 Republicans and 3 Democrats, nine seek county commissioner seats. district 1 sees Steele Cornell and Stahl as Republicans with Giles a Democrat, district 2 has Scott Miller and Reeder as Republicans, district 3 lists Nelson and Helming as Republicans and Democrats, with other names including A. Fred Waldorf for clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Thompson
William Steele
Roscoe Cornell
Paul Stahl, Jr
Norman Giles
Parke T. Scott
Armstead
John W. Miller
Monida
Charles E. Reeder
Lima
Fred L. Nelson
Jackson
Harry Helming
Wisdom
A. Fred Waldorf
Flag Day Observed by Dillon Elks in Colorful Ceremony
A large crowd followed the Dillon Elks drum corps to the Union Pacific depot lawn for the annual Flag Day observance. Bozeman’s Dean Chaffin delivered an eloquent address praising the flag and detailing its virtues. The program included songs, prayers, solos, a flag history, and a pledge led by Exalted Ruler Lovell with the Boy Scouts, VFW color guard, and a drum corps finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Union Pacific
Dillon Lodge No. 1554
Drum Corps
Dean Chaffin
Bozeman
Dillon
America
Assembly
Lodge
James Mce Cullam
Dale Dart
E. S. Townsend
Boy Scouts
Esquire
Byron Sanborn
Sam Davis
Ruler Lovell
Lou Larson
Bill Pilgrim
James B. Harrington
Lloyd Whipple Post
V.F.W
D. L. Johnson
Archie L. Green
C. Gosta Miller
Waldron W. Boger
Byron E. Sanborn
Patton Rites Held Friday at Brundage Chapel
Funeral services for Dee A. Patton WW I veteran and former local telephone exchange manager were held Friday at Brundage chapel with Rev. James M. Hunter officiating. Rites of the Masonic lodge followed at Mountain View Cemetery. an American Legion color guard assisted graveside services. Pallbearers included George Gosman Fred Eudaily Frank Madden E J Donovan Miles Bateman and Clarence Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee A. Patton
Brundage Chapel
James M. Hunter
Grace Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Mountain View Cemetery
Mr. Patton
Knights Templar
American Legion
George Gosman
Fred Eudaily
Frank Madden
E. J.donovan
Miles Bateman
Dillon
Clarence Davis
Butte
Window Dedication at St James Church
Next Sunday at 11 o clock the St Cecilia window will be dedicated at St James Church. The gift from Mrs Anna Thompson and Miss Bertha Huber honors their brother Fred with Rev Lew D Smith as rector announcing the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Epispapel Church
St. Cecilia
Anna Thompson
Bertha Huber
Fred
Lewis D. Smith
Renfro High Tops Beavers at Butte Trap Shoot Doubles
Ted Renfro Jr. won the Sunday registered event in Butte with 47, while H Sneed of Dillon shot 46 and Renfro took third with 44. He also tied for the singles lead with 99 birds, as Beaverhead shooters contended in a windy trap meet with numerous high scores posted by Peterson, Rowe, Campbell, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Renfro
Ted Renfro, Jr
George Rowe
Bud Campbell
H. Sneed
Dillon Gun Club
Herman Peterson
B. Smith
R. Smith
P. Westergard
H. Peterson
V. Westergard
Dr. Stanchfield
H. Hartwig
C. Waters
L. Westergard
Mrs. H. Sneed
J. Hartwig
Abandoned Car Still Unclaimed In Butte Area
Sheriff Paul Temple reports an abandoned car in the area remains in custody. A cryptic note from Butte’s police chief mentions a drunken fight and a trip to Chicago. The owners are not yet back. a brother may pursue the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Temple
Butte
Finnegan
Chicago
Frank Goyer Dies After Brief Illness
Frank Goyer 50 died Friday morning at Barrett hospital after a weeklong illness. A Melrose native and Montana rancher and miner, he was born July 7, 1897. Survived by brother-in-law Earl Goyer of Billings. Funeral 4 p.m. Monday at Brundage chapel with Beaverhead American Legion rites at Mountain View cemetery. WWI veteran. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Goyer
Barrett Hospital
Montana
Melrose
Dies Creek
Earl Goyer
Billings
Brundage Chapel
Thompson Baker
Presbyterian Chi
Mountain View Cemetery
Beaverhead
American Legion
Sam, Ditty
George Gulleckson
Fred Henne
George Harrison
Guy Gray
George Gauthier
Police Judge Busy in Dillon Court Session
The Dillon police court held a busy Wednesday morning session with ten defendants before Judge George E. Baker facing charges from grand larceny to vagrancy. Arvil Precely admitted handling two suitcases not his own and not belonging to Louis Stull, who disclaimed knowledge, with Precely held for county attorney action. Other transients were arraigned and assigned a float due from the city or remitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
George E. Baker
Arvil Precely
Louis Stull
Procely
Mrs. Arthur Brown Visits Daughter in Grant
Mrs. Arthur Brown of Bozeman, formerly of Dillon, spent a week at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Emerson Hughes in Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brown
Bozeman
Dillon
Emerson Hughes
Grant
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eteran Wool
Service Club
Harold Warner
Legion
G.O.P
Gransberry
Eagle Lodge
Hignight
Christine Opp
Leddebur
Shafer
Dillon Elks
Depot Lawn
Renfro
Butte Shoot
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