Baseball dominates week with Montana Auto Sales leads league
The Montana Auto Sales team tops the softball standings with one loss after 138 games. Beaverhead Bar Supply, State Bar and Eagle Bar follow. Montana Auto adds a tenth straight win 11 9 over State Bar. Beaverhead Bar Supply posts 30 5 over Eagle Bar in one inning. Legion teams split results in mixed schedule.
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Montana Auto Sales
Beaverhead Bar Supply
State Bar
Eagle Bar
American Legion
Livingston Legion
Dillon
Vigilante Field
Motana Auto Sales
State Barboys
Montana Auto
Vandegrift
Kamps
Lynch
Hale
Pace
Larsen and Nolan
Bar Supply
Eagles
Don Smith
McDonald
Deputy
Taylor
Beaverhead
Butte
Check
Carl Vandegrift
Dougherty
Beaverhead Bar
Campbell
Larsen
Nolan
Steele
Hurd
Smith
Bozeman
Legion
Hoey
Baldwin
Floyd Vandegrift
Dennis
E. Davis
F. Vandegrift
Mrs Bott Honored At Church Ritual
Mrs George Bott longtime St James Episcopal member honored at consecration of an altar cloth a wedding gift from England 1894 82 years in the church Revered Lewis D Smith led service plus special music A reception followed in the rectory with Frances Ryan F D Willis Alma Harwood and Mrs Bott greeting guests in the living room and Louise Brundage and Byron Orr pouring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bott
St. James Episcopal Church
Altar Guild
Bott
England
Lewis D. Smith
James Mason Dies at County Hospital
James Mason aged 40, a four year ranch worker in the county, died Friday morning at the county hospital after a brief stay. Born July 1908 in City, South Dakota, his relatives listed are Roverts te Lately and Lorin Jones. Interment occurred in Rigby, Yashio.
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James Mason
City
South Dakota
Roverts
Lorin Jones
Rigby
Yashio
Dell Farm Bureau Plans July Fourth Picnic and Dance
Dell Farm Bureau hosts a community picnic at East Creek grounds with free coffee ice cream and a pot luck lunch at noon. An evening dance features the Golden Rhythm Rockers and fireworks by Matty Matthews at Dell Community hall.
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Dell Farm ‘Bureau
County Farm Bureau
East Creek
Little Sheep Creek
Farm Bureau
Dell
Matty Matthews
Golden Rhythm Rockers
Dell Farm Bureau
Drowning on Big Hole River Claims Ranch Hand
Andrew Anderson, 71, a Lars Kalsta ranch worker near Reichle for 18 years, drowned when a fishing canoe struck a submerged stump and capsized on the Big Hole river. Two companions survived after clinging to a tree stump. Anderson disappeared underwater and was found downstream the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Anderson
Lars Kalsta
Reichle
Big Hole
Gunnar Kalsta
Augusten Kalsta
Pacific Coast
Anderson
Madison
Kalsta Ranch
Michael Lalich
Gordon Brandenberg and Son
A. S. Herman
Butte
Glen
Dillon
Raymond Schwartz
Virginia City
Madison County
Paul Temple
Burl Stephens
Robert Wright
Brooks
Delegates Return From Helena Meet PEO Convention
Delegates to the Montana State chapter of PEO returned from Helena where the convention deemed a success. Mrs. John T. Orr was elected second vice president and Mrs. T. Lee McCracken served as recording secretary. Dillon attendees included Mrs. Roy Forrester and others.
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Montana
PEO
Helena
John T. Orr
T. Lee McCracken
Dillon
Roy Forrester
Roy Forrester, Jr
Hiram Rodgers
Dougan Luebban
Hans Anderson
Alan Bradley
Picnic Draws Danish Brotherhood Members, Friends
Members of the Danish Brotherhood and friends gathered Sunday at Dillmont Park for a pleasant picnic. The afternoon featured roller skating dancing and games led by Wilson Whitehill and Al Simpson. A noon picnic lunch was served.
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Dillmont Park
Snes
Wilson Whitehill
al Simpson
District court session in Dillon handles probate matters
Judge Lyman H. Bennett presided with routine district court business. Florence Anangst of Poca Tello Idaho was appointed executrix of Matilda J Miller estate and letters testamentary issued. Nellie McFadden named public administrator in James H Jones estate. Appraisers W F Koeneke James H Leach and William Stahl named. Sale petition heard for John J Rebish estate. Letters testamentary issued to Harry Helming for Mary J Helming estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman H. Bennett
Dillon
Virginia City
Florence Anangst
Pocatello
Idaho
Matilda J. Miller
James H. Jones
Nellie McFadden
W. F. Koeneke
James H. Leach
William Stahl
John J. Rebish
Harry Helming
Mary J. Helming
Delegates Return From W F W Parley in Billings
Mr and Mrs Dan E Henneberry returned from Billings where he served as editor of the Montana Veteran at the annual Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment Sam Ward former Dillon city engineer now Billings resident attended as delegate The Dillon auxiliary won a five dollar award for member growth and the conclave drew large attendance with entertainment and promising discussions on veteran welfare and legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan E. Henneberry
Billings
Henneberry
Montana Veteran
Montana Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sam Ward
Dillon
Auxili
State Department
Henneberrys
Arty Reserves Meet Tonight in Dillon City Hall
The Army Organized Reserve corps plans a Wednesday 7:30 PM meeting at Dillon City Hall. Captain William R. Burn announces discussion will cover retention in the active reserve, retirement provisions, plans for summer training, and administration instructions for reserve units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Organized Reserve Corps
Dillon
William R. Burn
Families Attend Western Montana College Summer Session
The Western Montana College of Education summer session hosts numerous family groups. Mothers and daughters include Pearl Phillips and Patty, Alenath Rich and Carolyn, Kington and children, and others. The Bruce family and Helen Davis Luebben’s household are noted, with Richard and Margo among enrolled students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College of Education
Pearl Phillips
Patty
Alenath Rich
Carolyn
Kington
Ara Stroeder
Mary Lou
Floretta Compton
Alice
Mary Womback
Myra
Decker
H. J. Andrus
Clara Solberg
Sammy
Martha Manning
Frances Birge
Carl
Kenneth Nagel
John
Joan Wenger
Esther Geiser
Gertrude Young
Evelyn
Lila Boos
Mary Downs
Laura Hyde
Zane Schauer
Esther Sarelli
Paul Hanson
Warren Ellwood
Dan McKeel
Dean McDowell
Bruce
Western
Richard
Helen Davis Luebben
Margo
New Rotary Officers To Take Over July 1
C. J. Hovren will become president of the Dillon Rotary Club on July 1, succeeding Fred Bridenstine who completes a productive year as president. Bridenstine becomes vice president and a board of directors will include W. G. Gilbert Jr Phillip Bond Ralph Stowell and C J Hovren. J W Rees remains secretary and Frank Hazelbaker becomes program chairman. Robert Gregg spoke at the Monday meeting noting New York City as a cosmopolitan center with rapid pace driven by limited transport and high prices while predicting it could be the world’s next capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Hovren
Standard Lumber & Coal Company
Dillon Rotary Club
Fred Bridenstine
Mr. Bridenstine
W. G. Gilbert, Jr
Phillip Bond
Ralph Stowell
C. J. Horren
J. W. Rees
Frank Hazelbaker
Mr. Stowell
Robert Gregg
Columbia University
New York City
Local Girl Elected Grand Chaplain in DDR Convention
Peggy Lou Sutherland of Dillon was named grand chaplain of the grand assembly at the annual Rainbow for Girls convention held in Miles City. Delegates from Dillon included Pat Myers as associate advisor and Dolores Vis, with the news wired to her parents Warren and Mrs Sutherland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Lou Sutherland
Dillon Assembly of Order of Rainbow For Girls
Grand Assembly
Miles City
Warren Sutherland
State Assembly
Dillon
Pat Myers
Dolores Vis
Grass Fire Quelled at South Ida Street
Firefighters hurried to a grass blaze behind 612 South Ida ho street Saturday night and extinguished it after 9 pm with no property damage reported.
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South
Idaho Street
Ranch Hand Charles Payne Found Dead in Meadow
Charles Payne, a rancher on the Paul Martinell ranch near Big Sheep creek, was found dead late Tuesday after noon by a searching party. Coroner Raymond Schwartz said death likely due to exposure after Payne discarded clothing while wading through swamps and creeks, with temperatures dropping to below freezing night of his death. Payne, about 40, had worked on the ranch for eight days and is believed to be a former Idaho resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Martinell
Big Sheep Creek
Harold Peterson
Sonny Peterson
Ed Cochran
John Sweeney
Charles Payne
Raymond Schwartz
Brundage Funeral Home
Schwartz
Payne
Martinell
Idaho
Forger Cecil Carter Sentenced in District Court
Cecil Carter a transient ranch worker pleaded guilty in district court to forgery after a complaint that he tried to cash a $25 check drawn on Herman Peterson.
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Cecil Carter
Herman Peterson
Peterson Shoots 100 Straight in Sheridan Trap Meet
Herman Peterson, a top national trapshoot ace, scored a straight 100 in the singles at Sheridan Wyoming during the weekend. Charles Haines of Cheyenne won the all around championship with 200 straight singles 91 doubles and 86 handicap for 377. Dillon Gun club plans another registered shoot next Sunday likely drawing many shooters for the double holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Peterson
Sheridan
Wyo
Wyoming
Charles Haines
Cheyenne
Dillon Gun Club
Mr and Mrs George Heikkila Head to Convention
Mr and Mrs George Heikkila left Tuesday for New York City and Washington D C to visit until July 10 before returning to Cleveland Ohio where Mr Heikkila, exalted ruler of Dillon lodge No 1554, B P O E, will attend the national convention of the order as delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heikkila
New York City
Washington,d. C
Cleveland
Ohio
Heikkila
Dillon Lodge
B. P.O.E
Reynolds Dominates Lima Rodeo Bareback and Bronc Events
Johnny Reynolds of Melrose won the bareback and bronc riding at the Lima rodeo weekend with top scores of 620 and 318 respectively. Runners up included Icenoggle, Herrington, Hunter, and Bloxham. Calf roping and bulldogging were led by William Davis, with Jack Carrahar and others placing. S R Lockyer, Tom Pierce won cow cutting. Suchmeck chaired the event funded by Erwin Paul post VFW. Dillon Ellis drum corps joined the Sunday parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Reynolds
Melrose
Lima
Icenoggle
Herrington
Whitlock
Nye
Reynolds
Hunter
Bloxham
Parnot
William Davis
Jack Carrahar
Davis
Olsen
Walker
Dick Pierce
Tom Pierce
Jack Brenner
S.r C. Lockyer
Bill Suchmeck
Erwin Paul Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
E. C. Franks
Oren Tucker
Dillon Ellis
Local Plane Spraying Contracts Attract Farmer Work
David McCauley, a well known local pilot, has updated his plane with spraying gear and secured several weed killing contracts from area farms and ranches. Henry Mikkelson, county agent, announced the service is available to meadow and range land owners who wish to be sprayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McCauley
Henry Mikkelson
McCauley
Stores to Close Monday for July Fourth Holiday
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce retail committee announces stores and offices will close on Monday for the Independence Day holiday. Patrons are reminded to complete purchases by Saturday for the two day period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Au Dition
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Elmer Erickson Wins $1000 National Contest Prize
Elmer Erickson, longtime Dillon printer and foreman at Chateau Acant ha, has won a $1000 prize in a national contest sponsored by an auto maker. He is brother to Al Erickson, former Dillon Tribune editor, and worked in the area during the early 1940s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Erickson
Dillon
Erickson
Chateau Acantha
al Erickson
Dillon Tribune
Kathryn Cardinale Wins $75 Music Scholarship at Lake Okoboji
Miss Kathryn Cardinale daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Cardinale has been chosen for a 75 scholarship in music at the Summer Music camp at Lake Okoboji Iowa. The award comes through Morningside College Sioux City with recommendation from Leo Kucinski director of music at Morningside who heard her violin numbers at the state music meet in Great Falls this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Cardinale
Sam Cardinale
Lake Okoboji
Iowa
Morningside College
Sioux City
Leo Kucinski
Morningside
Great Falls
Harrison Couple Back From Rochester And Chicago Bout
Mr and Mrs Jim Harrison and Berger returned from Rochester Minnesota where Mrs Harrison had a medical checkup They then flew to Chicago to attend the heavyweight championship bout with the two men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Harrison
Berger
Rochester
Minn
Beaverhead Boy Scout Candidates Named for Boys State
Six Beaverhead county youths will attend the third annual Boys State program in Dillon on August 14, joining more than 300 statewide participants for a 10 day training in citizenship and Americanism. Robert Griegg of Dillon directs the event. the Beaverhead group includes Robert Dee Norman Lima high school sponsor Masonic lodge 45 John Hovren Beaverhead high sponsor Dillon Masonic lodge 16 Eddie Davis Beaverhead high Dillon Rotary Bill Tash Beaverhead high Elks lodge 1554 Kenneth Morrison Beaverhead high Legion post 20 Charles Hendren Beaverhead high Dillon Kiwanis club sponsor.
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Legion
Robert Griegg
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Robert Dee Norman
Lima High
John Hovren
Eddie Davis
Beaverhead High
Dillon Rotary Club
Bill Tash
Kenneth Morrison
Legion Post
Charles Hendren
Dillon Kiwanis Club
Old Timer Slips Falls, Injured at Local Corner
Herman J. Gelhaus, longtime city resident, slipped and fell at the Montana and Center streets corner Wednesday morning. He was taken to Barrett hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman J. Gelhaus
Montana and
Center Streets
Barrett Hospital
Charles Nelson Dies After Heart Attack in Dillon
Charles E Nelson longtime Dillon resident and former chief of police died Friday morning at his East Glendale home after a heart attack. Born October 22 1874 in Harrison County Iowa he came to Dillon in 1880 and worked as a stage driver for 29 years. He served as police chief from 1916 to 1941 and was married to Nellie Grant Ratallack with four children. Funeral services were held Monday at Grace Memorial Methodist with interment at Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Glendale Street
Charles BE. Nelson
Dillon
Charles E. Nelson
Harrison County
Iowa
Andrew J. Nelson
Charlie
Argenta
Bannack
Anderson Brothers
Maggie A. Gibson
Virginia City
Western Wholesale Company
Harry Gilbert
Nellie Grant Ratallack
Donald R. Nelson
Richard J. Nelson
Ernest C. Nelson
Emery K. Smith
Richard A. Davis
Marlboro
Mass
Floyd Smith
Melrose
Mont
Gene
Kay Nelson
Richard
Ronald Nelson
Emery Charles
Donald Nelson Smith
Mary Beth Davis
Patsy
Ann Smith
Bird Boman
Nampa
Idaho
George P. Morgan
Los Angeles
Calif
Grace Memorial Methodist Church
Robert N. Johnstone
Mountain View
Frank Arthur
C. M. Casterline
Paul Temple
Warren Sutherland
Dan F. Mooney
Sam Freeman
H. M. Brundage
Loren Davis
George M. Gosman
R. M. Barrett
H. L. McCaleb
Paul Stahl, Jr
Robert Quackenbush
Dart
W. G. Gilbert
W. R. Gordon
W. H. Stephan
Lambert Eliel
Emmett Carroll
William P. Carroll
J. H. Gilbert
Dale Tash
Fred R. Chapman
B. W. Emerick
D. A. Galt
George M. Melton
Ernest Orr
Montanas School Funding Dispute With Fort Peck Dam Workers
State officials and Glasgow school board members failed to settle whether Glasgow school costs arising from Fort Peck dam workers should be reimbursed. Mary M. Condon cited 250 Fort Peck students now enrolled versus six before the dam, noting most workers are not taxpayers. The issue follows a government request for funds and a related debt issuance.
Montana Lead Production Rises Slightly in April
Montana produced 1 600 short tons of lead in April, 148 tons above the 1948 monthly average, according to the Bureau of Mines. The April figure is down from March's 1 770 short tons and February's 1 700 short tons.
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Montana
Bureau of Miney
State Supreme Court denies rehearing in Helena slot machines case
The state supreme court denied a petition by Attorney General Arnold Olsen for rehearing of its decision on a permanent writ of prohibition. The writ sought to bar Lewis and Clark county district court from interfering with the seizure of five state licensed slot machines in the Helena diversion club by Olsen, Sheriff E R Munger and County Attorney Melvin Magnuson because there is nothing now to prohibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Arnold H. Olsen
Olsen
Helena
Lewis and Clark County
E. R. Munger
Melvin E. Magnuson
Montana Beekeeping Help Sought Over Native Bee Losses
Montana officials report a 1949 liquor revenue surge with gross sales over 6.1 million and net profit of 1.087 million. Agriculture Commissioner Anderson says Montana is invited to an international bee meeting July 12 15 to address native bee destruction from crop spraying and dusting.
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Montana
R. M. O'Hearn
Control Board
Alfred R. Anderson
State Department of Agriculture
American Bee
Wash
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Y Montana Auto
Mrs. Bott
Bennett
W.F.W. Parley
Arty Reserves
Western College
Rotary
New York
Martinell Ranch
Peterson
RODEO
Montana Department of the American Legion
Chas. Nelson
Ontzeren
Truman
Galen
Board of Examiners
High Court
E. W. Thomas
Missoula
Thomas
Supreme Court
Lee Metcalf
State Highway Department
State Highway Patrol
State Board of Examiners
Retary
W. O. Whips
Rettage
Hig
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