Service Men Re classifications listed by local selective service board
The article lists 1-A and 4-F classifications for several men, notes Don Shaffner’s reported service in Australia with the 163rd Infantry and the Ferrying Command, and reports Lt Don C Gilbert’s promotion to first lieutenant in the Army Air Forces. It also covers other soldiers’ postings, training, and transfers, including new addresses and updates on Don B Julson, Al Getz, Don C Marx, and Dale Willey. It highlights three Sons of Hans Pedersen active in the war and references a major Allied air raid on Augsburg Germany involving 12 Lancaster bombers and plans for future missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don C. Gilbert
W. G. Gilbert
Dillon
Army Air Forces
Don
University of Montana At
Missoula
King City
California
Moffett Field
San Jose
Luke Field
Phoenix
Ariz
Don B. Julson
Sheppard Field
24Th Technical School Squadron
Fort Logan
Colo
al Getz
U. S. Army
Camp Haan
Calif
Don C. Marx
Co. B
ADC
ADC Casual Bu
APO No
Ft. Lewis, Wash
Anthony Bramsman
San Diego
Augsberg
Germany
Maschiner Fabrik Augsburg
D.F.C
J. D. Nettleton
D. F. Penman
R. R. Sanford
Nettleton
Salvage Rubber Drive Aids War Effort Countywide
Beaverhead county launches a nationwide scrap rubber drive led by George M. Gosman and endorsed by E. J. Keeley. Residents are urged to drop salvage at service stations and bulk plants from June 15 to June 30 to aid wartime needs and support armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Gosman
Gosman
E. J. Keeley
Montana
Roosevelt
Bureau of Industrial Conservation of
The
War Production Board
Beaverhead County
Floyd Kenison
Usda War Board
WPB
Usda War Boards
Kenison
Beaverhead
War Board
Selectees Sent From Dillon For Missoula Induction Exams
Ten selectees including two transfers left Dillon for induction examinations in Missoula last Sunday. The group names include Rudolph J. Kruljac Mike M. Stanley Andrew A. Wattula Mathew W. Delmar Henry Lawson John H. Porter Dennis J. Harding Charlie Barmen transfers Ralph L. Dixon Joe Katron and others. Re classifications list 1-A 1-B 3-A 4-F. Those who passed were sent to Fort Douglas Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Dillon
Rudolph J. Kruljac
Mike M. Stanley
Andrew A. Wattula
Mathew W. Delmar
Henry Lawson
Seattle
John H. Porter
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Dennis J. Harding
Armstead
Charlie Barmen
Wisdom
Ralph L. Dixon
Walker
Minn
Joe Katron
War effort must be big says Dept of Com
The article notes Rev J A Meeke conducted the funeral for Herbert Foster a 30 year old Lima fireman killed in a Melrose railroad wreck on June 11. It also covers Beaverhead Post banquet where Commander James T Annin spoke on the Legion program and urged increased war contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annin
J. A. Meeke
Herbert Foster
Lima
Melrose
Guild Hall
J. C. Wedum
Beaverhead
Bert Megquier
Luther Smith
Ben Davis
Dale Willey
Wisdom
Ernie Good
Dillon
Rudolph Kruletz
Andrew Wattala
Vincent Heavey
George M. Gosman
James T. Annin
Legion
America
Megquier Orr To Be Officers of State Meet
Bert Megquier and John T. Orr left Monday June 15 for Cut Bank to attend the grand session of the Knights of Templar and Royal Arch Masons where Megquier will serve as grand sentinel of the Royal Arch and Orr as grand captain of the guards of the Knights of Templar. Also attending from St. Elmo Commandery and Dillon chapter No. 8 are Thomas W. Jones and George Featherly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Megquier
John T. Orr
Cutbank
Knights of Templar
Royal Arch Masons
Megquier
Royal Arch
Orr
Guards
St. Elmo Commandery
Dillon
Thomas W. Jones
George Featherly
Handkerchief Shower Honors Mrs Clarence Nelson
Friends hosted a handkerchief shower for Mrs Clarence Nelson at Mrs Fred Kerr's home as she prepares to join her husband in Wyoming. Pinochio provided the evening's diversion with prizes won by Mrs LaMarr Hatton and Mrs Wayne Meyers. Spring flowers adorned the rooms and Mrs Norman Giles helped host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Nelson
Fred Kerr
Nelson
Wyoming
LaMarr Hatton
Wayne Meyers
Legion Elects McCarthy C C for New Term
Beaverhead Post American Legion elected Jay V. McCarthy commander for the coming year. Other officers named include William Mc Mannis H L Hatton A M Jones Luther H Smith Parke T Scott Elza E Patrick and more. Delegates to district and department conventions were chosen with McCarthy and T E Gilbert as department delegates. The Post opposed opening membership to World War II veterans for now while keeping delegates uninstructed. Patrick named caretaker of the Legion Memorial plot in Mountain View cemetery. Alfred Peterson guest speaker recounts WWI service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay V. McCarthy
Beaverhead
American Legion
Metlen
William McMannis
H. L. Hatton
A. M. Jones
Luther H. Smith
Parke T. Scott
Elza E. Patrick
Legion
E. E. Patrick
Mountain View
George M. Gosman
T. E. Gilbert
Alfred Peterson
24Th Canadian Field Artillery
France
Eighth graders earn diplomas across county schools
Thirty three rural county students received diplomas signaling readiness for high school next fall. County superintendent Miss Margaret Sweeney presided, noting top state scores by Billy Belston of Dewey and Blacktail high marks. Listed graduates span Lima Dewey Riverside Wisdom Polaris Dell Reichle Ea Monída and other locales with several eighth and seventh graders named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sweeney
Billy Belston
Dewey
Miss Sweeney
Robert Meine
Arner Madsen
Nelson
Margaret Laden
Riverside
Agnes Marie Smith
John Waldemar
Grant
Aileen DeWitt
Betty Lou Glassey
Joe Shaw
Wisdom
Walter Scott
Armstead
Rose Marie Marchesseau
Billy Harrison
Polaris
Viola Cantrell
Melvin Richardson
Dell
LaVerne Poole
Reichle
James Ritchie
Donald Nye
Monida
Lima
Fat Brown
Evan Freeman
Dolores Green
James Gordon
Jeannie Hall
Lewis Hoadley
Marjorie Hutchinson
Nola Mitchell
Dee Merrell
Mar
Auto use tax stamps go on sale June 10 1942
Collector Lewis Penwell announced auto use tax stamps of five dollars will be sold at post offices and Internal Revenue offices to cover the fiscal year starting July 1 1942. Stamps are serially numbered gum on the face with space on the back for vehicle details and should be affixed inside the lower right windshield corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Lewis Penwell
Collectors of Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Office of Price Administration
Penwell
Helena
Internal Revenue Collector
Collector of Internal Revenue
Civilian defense instruction to be given in Dillon
Captain Barker Eugene Savage and W G Ferguson will teach civilian defense methods in Dillon around June 24, announced by Police Chief Elza E Patrick at the Rotary dinner. Patrick noted Helena school training recently explained the defense setup and that the county commissioners will direct the effort and appoint the head. Chairman A F Waldorf presided. Enor K Matson of Helena was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Barker
Eugene Savage
W. G. Ferguson
Elza E. Patrick
Rotary Club
Patrick
Helena
A. F. Waldorf
Enor K. Matson
Firefighters Sought in Madison Beaverhead Districts
Co. Agt Bernard Williams leads organization of forest fire fighting groups in Madison and Beaverhead districts. A 6:00 PM meeting at Melrose will coordinate fire control with Butte and Deer Lodge districts. Ranger A A Schroeder and Ranger R J Bowers plan to train crews. E W Savage of Butte may attend. four 25 man crews to be recruited in Dillon with instruction next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State School of Civilian Defense
Civilian Defense
W. W. Hawkins
Dillon
Two More Filings for County Commissioner
Two more filings for county commissioner appeared in the primary race as Paul Stahl Jr entered the Republican nominating petition and W B Hartwig filed for reelection on the Democratic ticket. These were filings number 16 and 17 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Stahl, Jr
W. B. Hartwig
Low Speeds Help Conserve Tires in All-out War Effort
A wartime column urges motorists to slow to 35-40 mph to extend tire life as rubber shortages loom. It notes 97 percent of old rubber is in Japanese hands and substitutes may take years, arguing lower speeds save tires and lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
County Officials Set 1942 Primary Judges and Clerks
Beaverhead County commissioners name holdover election judges for the July 2 primary and appoint clerks. Precinct lists include Dillon variants, Dell, Red Rock, Bannack, and Grant locations with designated judges and polling places. The board also notes regular 1942 session proceedings June 1 to 3 with routine business and claims examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert S. Baker
Dillon South Central
Baptist Cottage
Ella L. Anderson
William J. Backus
Anna May Blinn
Annie E. Nelson
W. D. Tovey
Lakeview
James E. Doyle
Christina Forsyth
Hazel A. Flint
Monida
Summit Hotel
Joseph E. Burwell
Thelma C. Bean
Matilda J. Miller
Lima
Town Hall
J. D. Brandenburg
William H. Connor
A. V. Lackey
Louis A. Latham
Ben C. Proctor
Dell
Joseph M. Dowling
Nellie McKnight
Harold S. Price
Dillon North Central
City Hall
Frances Graves
Virginia Lay
John A. Meeke
Mary B. Paul
Bert L. Stephens
Red Rock
Armstead
Taylor A. Bradley
Dellar R. Gordon
J. B. McMenomey
Grant
Blair
Frank P. Blair
Carl C. Hansen
James N. Mansfield
Bannack
Ross F. Nay
C. W. Stallings
Thomas A. Underwood
Dillon South
Guild Hall
L. M. Holloran
Paul Stahl, Sr
Hazel R. Tash
John Wenger
Dillon North
High School
B. Myrl Erwin
Jacob Mittlemeier
John T. Neal
Gertrude Randolph
Roy R. Selway
Dillon West
Met
Beaverhead
Dillon
Hughes Ranch Co
Brittain H.carter
Free clinic for under five at Barrett hospital today
A free clinic offering physical and dental exams for children under five is held today and tomorrow at Barrett hospital. Nurses Miss Margaret Holloran and Mrs. T. W. Sargent organize, with doctors Romersa, Bimrose, Curry, Stanchfield, Routledge on duty from 9 to 12. Parents urged to bring kids and arrange transportation if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tornoriow
Barrett Hospital
Margaret Holloran
W. J. Romersa
F. H. Bimrose
R. D. Curry
H. A. Stanchfield
George L. Routledge
Associat
T. W. Sargent
Katherine J. MacGregor
Committee Form to Salvage War Material in Beaverhead
A Beaverhead county salvage committee led by George M. Gosman plans to collect scrap metal for the war effort. Members include W W Hawkins W B Hartwig Mayor Bert Megquier A A Schroeder Albert Erickson Ray Willey and E L Fairbanks. Governor Ford and state chairman Rae urge rapid local depots and efficient gathering to support the scrap for the Jap program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
George M. Gosman
W. W. Hawkins
W. B. Hartwig
Board of County Commissioners
Bert Megquier
Dillon
A. A. Schroeder
Beaverhead National Forest
Albert Erickson
Ray Willey
Wisdom
E. L. Fairbanks
Lima
Gosman
William E. Rae
Helena
Sam C. Ford
Ford
Dinner Honors Guests at the Gilbert Home
Honor guests included Bill Galt son of Mr and Mrs D A Galt Dillon and his aunt Miss Helen Galt with Mr and Mrs Bob Stephan. They attended a dinner last Tuesday June 9 at the home of Mr and Mrs Tom Gilbert. Cards followed the dinner. The Gilbert home featured white lilacs and seasonable flowers with hosts Mr and Mrs Howard Morse joining the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Galt
D. A. Galt
Dillon
Helen Galt
Bob Stephan
Tom Gilbert
Gilbert
Howard Morse
Gilberts
Iegion Holds Important District Meeting Here
Eight of eleven posts in the Mining District were represented at the convention in which Hugo Kenck of Butte was elected commander for the year. O B Silvey of Anaconda, Martin Hoffman of Helena, and Luther H Smith of Dillon were elected officers. A proposal to amend the Legion charter to admit service members of the current war was tabled. The meeting adopted four resolutions urging Congress to enact clearer proof of citizenship for those under US laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Kenck
Butte
O. B. Silvey
Anaconda
Martin Hoffman
Helena
Luther H. Smith
Dillon
Legion
Congress
United States
County Agent Directs Girls for 4-H Work
Miss Eleanor Nelson county home demonstration agent directs a week of meetings to organize girls into 4-H clubs. The first gathering tomorrow at 2 pm forms a 4-H breakfast club for ages 10 to 12 at Miss Anna Jeanne Lockness home. Older girls age 13 to 15 form a 4-H first-year clothing class at Mrs. George Willis home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Nelson
Anna Jeanne Lockness
George Willis
Harry Andrus
Melrose
Albert Streb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Selective Service Board
Charles Alva Ivie
Philip P. Metz
David Dewey
Carl Albert Muth
Joseph Albert Richmond
Rodney Duncan Smyth
Jesse Edward Taylor
Harvey Osborn Williams
Robert Allen Stevenson
Elmo Leroy Winn
Eldon J. Baker
LaMar C. Moore
Kelly Field
Texas
Salt Lake City
Navy
Hans Pedersen
William
Alameda
Ralph
George
Jim Annin
Slim” Sutherland
Frank Woinoski
Argonne Woods
M’carthy
Dillon Schools
Iegion
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