Storage bins available for new ACA loan program
Beav erhead county ACA chair Luth er Smith announces forms ready for the government storage loan plan. Eligible structures may be funded up to 85 percent or 45 cents per bushel, with five year terms and possible crop-failure extensions. Banking partners can obtain forms from the county ACA office after Commodity Credit Corporation approval.
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County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Luther Smith
Beaverhead
Commodity Credit Corporation
COC
Commodity Office
The
Production and Marketing Administration
Aeadie
ACA
Officers Named by VFW on Wednesday
Lloyd Whipple post No. 4163 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars elected Paul Stahl Jr. as quartermaster adjutant and Don Smith as judge advocate at their regular meeting. Sam Ward and Dan Henneberry were named as post delegates to the 27th annual VFW department encampment in Billings. Initiation of five candidates was conducted, and Hugh Simmons received a commander badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Whipple
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Paul Stahl, Jr
Don Smith
Dillon
LO. O.F. Hall
Bruce Watters
Sam Ward
Dan Henneberry
VFW Department
Billings
Dillon Post
Franklin Cashmore
Raymond Ashworth
Rodney Sinclair
Morgan Hall
Joe Schippen
Hugh Simmons
Watters
Amos Holbroo
Thomas T. Butler
Chicago
Sgt
Holbrook
Husband of Dillon Woman Dies After Car Crash
John F. Stenson husband of the former Phyllis Lloyd of Dillon died at a Butte hospital after a collision near Dillon Sunday. The couple were hospitalized for first aid then released before Stenson fell unconscious and died about 24 hours later. Relatives include Bill and Dell Lloyd and sisters in law from Wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Stenson
Phyllis Lloyd
Butte
Dillon
Brothrs
Bill Lloyd
Howard. Lloyd
Dell Lloyd
Wisdom
Sheep Shearing Big Beaverhead Project Advances
Williams Feed and Machinery warehouse on North Montana Street saw heavy activity as sheepmen from Madison and Lemhi counties delivered wool for shipment to Boston and other markets. About 1,000 bags have been received with more expected. contracts this season reached up to 73 cents per fleece in Beaverhead County.
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Montana Street
The
Williams Feed and Machinery
Boston
Madison County
Lemhi County
Idaho
Beaverhead County
Frank B. Rife
Herman Peterson Wins Utah Trophy in Ogden Shoot
Dillon Gun club star Herman Peterson topped the Utah state shoot at Ogden winning the Ben Lomond hotel trophy as high man on all targets with 567 of 600. He also shot 92 in doubles, an out of state gunner, while a Utah shooter won the event with 91. Peterson plans to travel by plane to Sheridan Wyoming and Sun Valley Idaho shoots next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Peterson
Dillon Gun Club
Utah
Ogden
Peterson
Wyoming
Sheridan
Idaho
Sun Valley
Two Montana Boys Picked for National Boys Forum Draw
Carol Frazier Miss Montana 1949 will draw four names from 300 Montana high school juniors for attendance at the 1949 Montana Boys State then two top names gain first chance to attend the American Legion National Boys Forum in Washington D C. The second two become alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
National Boys’ Forum
The
American Legion
Washington, D. C
Dillon
Legion
Robert Gregg
Helena
John W. Bonner
E. F. Naegele
Death claims former ranch man in Butte
John Bernard Garrison a former Reichle ranchman and local figure died of a heart ailment after a Ball game in Butte last Thursday night He was 53 born in Madison county and served in World War 1 He helped organize the Farmers Union and served two terms as senator He married Nettie Hand in 1935 and died in Butte where he is survived by his widow two children his mother and siblings The funeral was held in Butte Monday with interment at Mount Moriah cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
John Bernard Garrison
Reichle
Madison County
James Garrison
Garrison
Farmers Union
Nettie Hand
Montana State Normal College
Beers Union
Dillon Toda No. 16
AF & AM
Annette
Bernard Garrison
Elsie Garrison
W. F. Garrison
James M. Garrison
Helena
Louise Boucher
Bannack
R. Harris
Pasadena
Calif
R. K. Hand
John Hand
Argenta
Susan Hand
Mount Moriah
Ostas to Perform at WMCE June 27 in College Auditorium
The Ostas brother sister duo, famed for Spanish and Latin American music and dance, bring a world tour to Western Montana College of Education. They have appeared in Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico, England, Spain, Cuba, Canada, Hong Kong and the United States, with recent stops in Billings and Missoula. Their 8 15 p m show at WMCE marks the summer term entertainment debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College of Education
Ostas
College Auditorium
California
Navarre
Brazil
Uruguay
Argentina
Mexico
England
Spain
Cuba
Canada
Union of South Africa
Hong Kong
United States
Northwest
Billings
Missoula
Dillon College Honors Top Students in Spring Quarter
Three students lead the honor roll with a straight A average: Rosemary Lane Neal Sullivan and Dorothy Tyre all of Dillon. The list also includes Donna Elwood Carol Giudici F Harriet Mellott Donna Carrigan Mary Lou Cooper Richard White Nina Bergen Betty Breier Bernie Gleed June Leisuike Peggy Sutherland Darrel Hawkins Lynn Owens Dale Tash Dorothy Newnes Fern Canty Matilda Hayden and Margaret Orr from Dillon and other towns across Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Lane
Neal Sullivan
Dorothy Tyre
Dillon
Donna Elwood
Two Dot
Carol Giudici
F. Harriet’ Mellett
Hamilton
Donna Carrigan
Mary Lou Cooper
Three Forks
Richard White
Missoula
Nina Bergen
Anaconda
Betty Breier
Fort Benton
Bernie Gleed
June Leisuike
Lewistown
Peggy Sutherland
Darrel Hawkins
Minneapolis
Kansas
Lynn Owens
McAllister
Dale Tash
Dorothy Newnes
Fern Canty
Townsend
Matilda Hayden
Darby
Margaret Orr
Country Club Social Draws Members for Opening Event
Nearly one hundred members and friends attended the Dillon Country Club’s first social of the season last Saturday. Rung Haselgren of Anaconda performed guitar accompanied songs and Scandinavian dialogue to applause. Frank Hazelbaker led the party committee and featured instant photos on a special golfing background. a new camera developed prints as taken. Cards, juke box dancing, and a midnight smorgasbord were enjoyed, with new caretakers M. A. Miller and Mrs. Howard Rundle assisting. further parties may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Country Club
Rung Haselgren
Anaconda
Frank Hazelbaker
M. A. Miller
Howard Rundle
Dr Davis Named Officer in Rotary International
Sheldon E. Davis former president of Western Montana College of Education Dillon and president emeritus was elected an officer of Rotary International for 1949 50 at the Madison Square Garden convention. He chairs the Montana health planning committee and will visit 27 Montana clubs as district governor elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Sheldon E. Davis
Western Montana College of Education
Dillon
Rotary International
Rotary
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Davis
Europe
Asia
Africa
Central America
State Normal School
Warrensburg
Missouri
University of Missouri
Chicago
Leipzig
Berlin
Columbia University
Montana Health Planning Committee
University of Montana
Rotary Club of
Montana
Rotary Foundation
Raugiiz Fyrom
Butte
Lake Placid
Fay Erwin
Mordlay
Butte Club
Fred Emmett
Peter MacDonald
George M. Short
Harold McGrath
R. M. Hobbs
C. R. Haser
Ted Richenbacker
Heaven
Texas
Ralph Stowell
Fred Bridenstine
Ben Hardin
United States Navy
Guam
Hardin
Beaverhead Mining Men Convene for Safety Plan and Elections
The Beaverhead Mining association meets in the courtroom Wednesday at 8 0 clock to elect officers. Montana Mining and National Safety council branches will attend to discuss a free safety and first aid instruction course for miners teachers and students. A picnic with the Lemhi County Mining association Idaho and Mrs. John Hand of Argenta will be planned. Jack Shafer will present mining operation footage from Argenta along with wild game and mountain scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Mining Association
William Logan
Montana Mining Association
Montana
National Safety Council
Logan
Lemhi County
Detroit Dinner Honors Sloan Brown and GM Motors Holding
Joe G. White, Montana Auto Sales owner, hosted a Detroit dinner June 15 honoring Alfred P. Sloan Jr and Donaldson Brown. About 500 General Motors dealers and executives attended the Motors Holding division anniversary, celebrating 20 years since its 1929 creation to aid dealers short on capital. The Motors Holding Dealers Alumni group sponsors the event with over 400 members nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. White
Montana
Detroit
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors
Donaldson Brown
Motors Holding
Messrs. Sloan and Brown
Motors Holding Division
State bids opened for five highway and bridge contracts
The Montana highway commission plans June 29 bid openings for five projects. These include grade and drainage work on .661 miles of Wibaux streets, Wibaux-Baker highway in Wibaux county. 31.886 miles of Wisdom-Divide road across Beaverhead, Deer Lodge and Silver Bow counties with bituminous surface. 6.080 miles of Belton-East on Belton-Glacial Park road in Flathead county. grade and drainage on .632 miles Sun River Tenth Avenue South in Cascade county. and construction of a 1007.4 foot steel concrete bridge over the Missouri river plus an 1085.4 foot viaduct over the Great Northern railway in Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisdom Highway
State Highway Commission
Wibaux Streets
Wibaux-Baker Highway
Wibaux County
Beaverhead
Deer Lodge
Silver Bow
Belton-East
Belton
Glacial Park Station
Flathead County
Sun River
Tenth Avenue South
Cascade County
Missouri River
Great Northern Railway
Great Falls
Anniversary Observed for Father Lechner at Mass
Tuesday morning Father Francis Xavier Lechner marked the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination with a high mass. Clergy from nearby parishes attended. An open house at his home followed with decor by St. Rose Ladies and entertainment by St. Patrick's choir. Gifts included a substantial silver purse and a large five tier cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Xavier Lechner
Father Clifford
Father Pirnat
Holy Saviour
Butte
Joe Lane
Charles Murray
Eddie Harrington
C. Gosta Miller
St. Patrick’s Choir of
Father Lechner
Specific Acreage on Wheat Is Requested
Beaverhead County Agricultural Conservation association chair L S Smith says farms not seeded for wheat in 1947 1948 or 1949 but to be seeded in 1950 must request a 1950 wheat acreage allotment by July 15 1949. County committee will not establish allotments for new wheat farms without the July 15 filing. Only a small percentage of the county allotment will be available for new farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Smith
Beaverhead County
County Committees Named for Campaign Drive
Beaverhead county committees are set to push the Barrett hospital fund toward the $50,000 goal as the drive expands to all areas. Nearly $8,000 has been raised, including a $25 gift from the Dillon Kiwanis in memory of Phillip Lovell. Local chairs are listed for Dillon and outlying districts with volunteers ready to collect contributions in their communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett Hospital
Beaverhead County
Frank P. Madden
Dillon Kiwanis Club
Phillip Lovell
Dillon
Montana Auto Softball Ace In Team Play
Softball crowds fill Vigilante field as city league games run Tuesday Thursday and women’s games Wednesday. Peterson Rancherettes lost 14 12 to Electric Variety with Elsie Cornell and Rouse on winning batteries. State Bat beat Eagle 18 11 with Larsen Nolan pitching. Montana Auto Sales beat Beaverhead Supply 18 7 as Lynch Pace Steele led batters. Standings show State Bar Beaverhead Bar Supply tied with 3 5, Eagle Bar last at 2 6. Leading hitters James Deputy Smith Campbell Howard Evans Weston Dougherty Larsen carry strong averages. Evans Greenfield Krukowski each three homers.
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Peterson Rancherettes
Electric & Variety Squad
Elsie Cornell
Rouse
Simpson
McDonald
Johnson
Eagle
Larsen
Nolan
Smith
Hurd
Eagles
Montana Auto Sales
Beaverhead Supply
Lynch
Pace
Steele
Deputy
Taylor
State Bar
Beaverhead Bar
Eagle Bar
Charles Deputy
C. Smith
Bud. Campbell
Howard
Evans
Weston
Dougherty
Greenfield
Krukowski
Lima Rodeo Parade to Highlight Weekend Events
Big bucking horses from 7-L Dude ranch Gleed Brothers and others gather in Lima for the annual rodeo next weekend under VFW Erwin Paul post. National riders are expected with substantial prizes. arena director Bill Redding and helpers Orin Tucker Herkimer Jones Bobby Jones will assist. A Sunday parade led by the Dillon Elks drum corps and VFW detachments will cap the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
7-L
Dude Ranch
Gleed Brothers
Henry Fitter
Jim McKenzie
Oscar Gravely
Lima
Erwin Paul Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Arena
Bill Redding
Sheridan
Orin Tucker
Missoula
Herkimer Jones
Boise
Idaho
Bobby Jones
Sun May
Elks Drum and Bugle Corps
Dillon
V.F.W
Butte Legion Drum and Bugle Corps Contest At State Meeting
The American Legion state department convention in Butte July 29 27 features a drum and bugle corps contest among nine posts. Teams from Missoula Kalispell Helena Great Falls Billings Roundup Big Timber Livingston and Bozeman enter with Bozeman the 1948 champs having attended the national Florida gathering. Butte post declines to compete due to city tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
American Legion State Department
Legion
Silber Bow Post No
Missoula
Kalispell
Helen
Great Falls
Billings
Roundup
Big Timber
Livingston
Bozeman
Florida
Directory Ready For Local Press
Beaverhead and Madison county business firms are urged to submit advertising copy for the new ranchers and farmers directory. The booklet includes complete names and addresses of rural residents and will be mailed free to them and to advertisers. publication is near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Madison County
Bepilen
Unlicensed Dogs Rounded Up in Dillon
Chief of Police Dan Mooney launched a Monday campaign against unlicensed dogs. Within an hour six were captured using a self made noose and confined at city hall. After 48 hours unclaimed dogs are destroyed humanely. Mooney will continue the drive to rid streets of strays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Mooney
Mooney
Dillon
Auxiliary of V.F.W. Holds Dillon Rodeo Meeting
The Lloyd Whipple Post Auxiliary met Monday night at the LOOF hall with Ruth Smith presiding. They planned a sandwich stand for Dillon's annual rodeo and appointed a committee including Smith, Wenger, Schroeder, Jensen and Thompson to run it. Guest Mrs. Tom Cantrell attended from Erwin Paul Post, Lima. Refreshments were served by Irma Cashmore and Merle Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Whipple
V.F.W
Loof
Hall
Ruth Smith
Dillon
Smith
Jean Wenger
Ida Schroeder
Mary Jensen
Margaret Thompson
Tom Cantrell
Erwin Paul Post
Lima
Irma Cashmore
Merle Smith
Two Ball Foursome Tourney Slated At Dillon Club
Dillon Country Club plans a two ball foursome tournament next Sunday drawing men and women golfers. Breakfast at 9 AM in the clubhouse as in prior events. All club members urged to participate in the event and enjoy the renowned fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Country Club
Lib
George R. Myers of Lima Thursday of last week
A fragment reports George R. Myers of Lima with a reference to Thursday of last week. Details are incomplete but place and name are identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Myers
Lima
Also Mentioned on This Page
VFW
Big
Butte‘Hospital
the Ostas
WMCE
DR. Davis
Rotary Group
Joe G. White
FR. Lechner
Barrett Hospital Drive
Ed Hilger
Georgia Williams
T. Went
Paul Lacry
Frank Watkins
F. McFadden
Loren Davis
Ralph McFadden
Edith Palmer
O. T. Vandegrift
Frank Tyre
Joe Mulkey
Monida
Cecil Wetmore
Clayton Kennedy
Bill Jones
Jack Shafer
Lee Jones
Clifford Calvert
Frank Gosman
Max Merrill
Polaris
John Judge
Frank Machesseau
Ruth Harrison
Earl Tash
Adolph Pahnish
Armstead
Sophia Guyaz
Dellar Gordon
Ruth Bastian
Parke T. Scott
Bessie Hildreth
Lars Kalsta
George Reichle
Clayton Minnie Paddock
Ella Nay
Wise River
Harve Stanchfield
Walter Nose
Montana Auto
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