Rotary hears on Blue Cross Blue Shield hospital plans
Imett O Leary of Anaconda outlines Blue Cross Blue Shield hospital and physician service plans at Dillon Rotary Club. He notes these agencies are new in the state and aim to provide broad access while costs rise, with enrollment by member plans and ongoing expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imett O'Leary
Anaconda Ke
Blue Cross
Atana
de Dillon Rotary Club
United Es
Wsred Bridentine
Rotary
Anaconda
Ralph Stowell
Dillon Kimans
Rotars
D Waldorf
Sheldon Davis E
Rances Giudici
Girls’ State
Rocky Mountain Core
Billings
War Departments
Enterprise
American Legion Auxiliary
Robert Gregg
Drum Corps Delights Lodge Guests in Elks Home Event
Dillon’s Elks drum and bugle corps arrived by chartered bus to participate in the grand opening of the Elks home and a floodlit parade. Members listed include Paul Bramsman Ed Dodd Doyle Gordon Dan Ineberry Bud Johnson Bill Keneke Floyd Miller and others with officers P J Lovell and couples attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeer Lodge
Dillon’s Ok
Elks Drum and Bugle Corps
Elks
Paul Bramsman
Ed Dodd
Doyle Gordon
Dan Ineberry
Bud Johnson
Billeneke
Floyd Miller
W. H. Shell
Dale Nelson
Tom Pinkan
Howard Rundle
Paul
Edgar Williams
Christensen
Chris Bay
Paul Hl, Sr
Arthur Graeter
Beaverhead County Tax Collec tion Near 98 Percent
Beaverhead County treasurer Alice H. Orr reports that over 98 percent of 1947 taxes have been collected. The total tax levy was 487,890 with 90,510.60 in real property delinquent as of May 31, 1948 and personal taxes outstanding as of the same date. Mrs Orr calls this one of the best collections on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice H. Orr
County
Treas
Ors. Orr
Nis
Mirs. Orr
Highway contract let for Twin Bridges Road in Montana
The Montana highway commission announced tenders for a 10.3 mile Twin Bridges Road project linking Dillon and Virginia City area. The let date is July 22 with surfacing and paving works planned from North Dillon toward the river crossing near Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Usiay 12
Montana Highway Commission
Helena
Nis
Virginia City
Daughters Born to Hansen and Ewan Families
On Monday June 28 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ward Hansen of Medicine Hat and a daughter named Elva Ewan was born in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Daugh
Ward Hansen
Medicine
Aa Seis Ba Elva Ewan
Dillon
Proposed New Lodge Home Approved by Dillon No. 1554
Members of Dillon lodge No. 1554 gathered at the LO OF hall for a long debated plan to build a new home. About 150 members backed the project with pledges totaling roughly 25 000 dollars with similar amounts in subscriptions aiming for a 60 000 to 75 000 roughing in the structure on Idaho street adjoining the Hartwig Theatre. Plans call for a basement bowling alley athletic facilities and showers a caretaker rooms and a street level rental income space while the second floor would house a lodge reading and club room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge
Lo.of
J. W. Walters
Hartwig Theatre
Idaho Street
Beaverhead wool clip expected to top historical income
Beaverhead county gears up for a near million pound wool clip with anticipated record revenue as growers receive 50 to 66 cents per pound. Most wool moves from Williams' warehouse to railroad cars for shipment to Boston and Billings amid strong demand for ewe lambs and haying under way across the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Dillon
Williams’ Feed & Machinery
Montana Street
Boston
Billings
J. D. Harrison
William Malicote
Northwest
George R. Baker
State Employment Office
Big Hole
Dillon Country Club Opens Active Year With Dinners and Play
More than a score of golfers attended the Dillon Country Club dinner Thursday night despite a daylong downpour. Club professional Carl Lindgren introduced at the meeting plans for six 30 minute lessons at ten dollars or 45 minute lessons for two dollars, with bookings at the Andrus hotel. A Sunday bridge luncheon drew 34 members and a club dinner followed. Membership rose to 102, the highest in years, with wives included. No club activities until July 7 followed by a women's bridge and golf dinner and a men’s stag night scheduled for July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Country Club
Johnson
Carl Lindgren
Minnesota
South Dakota
Livingston
Lundgren
California
Andrus Hotel
R. J. Watson
Carl Robison
T. Lee McCracken
W. M. Stone
Husky Service Station Burglary Under Probe
Police chief Dan Mooney reports a Sunday night break in at the Husky Service Station on North Montana. About $60 in currency and silver were stolen from a filing cabinet after an office window in the lubricating department was broken. Similarities to the Red and White laundry burglary suggest the same offender or group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husky
Montana Street
Dan Mooney
New Boy Scout Troop 62 Formed in Dillon
Vigilante council officials announced the formation of Boy Scout Troop No. 62 in Dillon. Members include John Gray Carl Hartwig Harold W Jensen Rodger Johnson Raymond Nay Tony Stapplecamp and Dale Walker with Albert Wallace as Scout Master assisted by Milan E Miller. Troop is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
John Gray
Carl Hartwig
Harold W. Jensen
Rodger Johnson
Raymond J. Nay
Tony Stapplecamp
Dale Walker
Albert Wallace
Milan E. Miller
Harold M. Warner
John B. Jardine
Hyrum E. Ward
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Death claims Lima resident this morning
Charles E. Stickney, 88, Beaverhead County native born October 12, 1864 in Illinois, died this morning in Lima where he had lived recently. He retired, previously resided in Dillon, and is survived by relatives in the East and a Lima daughter and son-in-law, Ray and Mrs. Ray Kellett. Body at Brundage funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Stickney
Beaverhead County
Lima
Illinois
Dillon
Ray Kellett
John T Price Body To Arrive July 7
The body of Pvt. John T. Price will arrive in Dillon on Wednesday July 7 due to a delay. The Beaverhead soldier was killed in action in the Pacific and funeral services were set for Friday with arrangements to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
John T. Price
Dillon
H. M. Brundage
Beaverhead
Pacific
Camp Life at Elkhorn Very Much Enjoyed
Twenty four Girl Scouts and adult directors returned Sunday from a week long camp at Elkhorn Hot Springs. Rain did not dampen the joyful program of Scout activities and the Dillon Girl Scout council extends thanks to all who contributed to the success. Miss Mary Lou Berry, Montana community advisor, visits Beaverhead County to organize Lone Girl Scout troops with Dillon HQ. First meeting at 536 South Pacific Street will be held tonight at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn Hot Springs
Dillon
South Pacific Street
Scout Council
Taxes Edge Up for Beaverhead County Schools
Beav erhead County school taxes rose by 86 886 dollars between 1939 and 1947, a 62.7 percent increase versus a state average 78.5 percent. In 1947 taxes were 7 120 000 higher than 1939, with Petroleum County showing the largest rise and Prairie County the smallest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Montana Taxpayers’ Association
Petroleum County
Prairie County
Dillon
Yellowstone County
Garfield County
Sheriff appoints deputy for haying season in Wisdom
Deputy Roy Baker was appointed by Sheriff Paul Temple as special deputy at Wisdom during the upcoming haying season in the Big Hole basin. He was sworn in Dillon to begin his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Baker
Paul Temple
Wisdom
Big Hole
Baker
Dillon
Beaverhead Chamber Expands Plans and Projects
The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce details June Wagon Wheel notes on a new secretary hire, a rustic beaverhead museum chamber building, and a museum commission. Road work advances on 15 miles of Union Construction projects, Twin Bridges to Dillon bridge progress, and a Point of Rocks bridge delay. Boys’ State grows in August with Montana Legion support. A Montana wool processing plant prospectus, bids from 19 towns, and Dillon space proposals are in review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagon Wheel
Beaverhead
Murfin
Chamber
Lambert Eliel
O. A. Bergeson
al Erickson
Livingston
Chamber Board of Directors
Beaverhead Museum and
Beaverhead Chamber) of Commerce
Tam Moen
Union Construction Company
Carroll Ranch
Jackson
Fox School
Wise River
Beaverhead County
Twin Bridges
Dillon
Point of Rocks
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Highway Commission
Montana
Montana Legion Department
Montana State Normal College
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Zenship
Montana Chamber of Commerce
Beaverhead Chamber
Dilon
Successful Lima Vets Rodeo Draws Wide Attendance
The Lima veterans rodeo held Saturday and Sunday at the new arena northwest of town drew large crowds from southwestern Montana. Winners included Laverne McCord, Mel Icenoggle, Rafe Ingersoll, Buck McKenzie, and Sam Grover across events such as saddle bronc, bareback, calf roping, wild cow milking, and cutting horse. The show benefited from favorable weather and a parade featuring the Dillon Elks drum and bugle corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Paul Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lima
Montana
Dillon Elks Drum
Laverne McCord
Army
McCord
Oren Tucker
Pat Brennan
Jack Forsyth
Mel Icenoggle
Ray Treasurer
Rafe Ingersoll
Bill Craddock
Paul Walker
Tom Pierce
Buck McKenzie
Harold Smith
Sam Grover
Dutch Stoddard
Jerry Stager
Vern McCord
Casey Jones
Paul ‘Walker
Andy Forsyth
Sonny Peterson
Melton to Be Heard Over Z Bar Network
George M. Melton the Democratic gubernatorial hopeful for Beaverhead County will speak on the Z Bar network Thursday July 1 at 7 30 p m M S T. His address to Montana voters focuses on campaign issues and is expected to spark discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Melton
Beaverhead County
Z-Bar
Montana
Kenneth R. Welborn Body to be Brought Home
The body of Kenneth R. Welborn who died in the Luzon campaign in January 1945 is being returned for burial. No date is set for the arrival of the remains. Parents Mr and Mrs W M Welborn of this town were informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth R. Welborn
Luzon
W. M. Welborn
Miss Jo Anne Shaw Queen Candidate
The Montana Standard reported prematurely that Miss Jo Anne Shaw daughter of Mrs Esther Shaw of the Garden City and a former Dillon girl has been elected Stampede queen. Shaw is one of six candidates sponsored by the Missoula Jaycees and leads in the ticket sales race with Beaverhead county supporters aiding her bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Jo Anne Shaw
Esther Shaw
Garden City
Dillon
Miss Shaw
Missoula
Auction draws near sixty horses at local stockyards
Ernest Hazel of Missoula former Dillon resident led the sale with Howard Raser acting as auctioneer. Nearly 60 head of horses were sold last Saturday at the local stockyards with the top animal fetching $370. Morgans and Kentucky whips owned by L. M. Nye, R. EB. Spence, and Cook Purdum also went through the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hazel
Missoula
Dillon
Howard Raser
That City
Morgans
Kentucky Whips
L. M. Nye
R. EB. Spence
Cook Purdum
Myron Colton Held For Grand Larceny
Myron Colton was arrested in Salmon Idaho and brought to Dillon by Sheriff Paul Temple. A preliminary hearing bound him over to district court. arraigned Monday he was given until July 6 to enter a plea. Colton faces charges for stealing bat wing chaps and a .22 rifle from the Tom Pierce ranch near Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Colton
Salmon
Idaho
Dillon
Paul Temple
Justice Court
District Court
Louis Stahl
Lyman H. Bennett
Colton
Tom Pierce Ranch
Grant
Sassman Sets High Rifle Score At Dillon Club
Otto Sassman scored 282 points from the prone position to top Dillon Rifle Club shooters last Friday night. B Koenig was second with 280, D Ballou third with 272, and other scores included Simon 270 Rosenau 207 Northrop 249 Buckingham 266 Langdorf 247 and Jacobson 223.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Sassman
Dillon Rifle Club
B. Koenig
D. Ballou
Simon
Rosenau
Northrop
Buckingham
Langdorf
Jacobson
Death claims Dillon Infant in city funeral and burial
Dillon Infant Beverly Ann Southern four months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Southern died at the family home last Saturday afternoon. The funeral was held this afternoon from Brundage chapel with Rev Belle Long of the First Baptist church officiating and interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Ann Southern
Edward Southern
Brundage Chapel
Belle Long
First Baptist Church
Mountain View
Beaverhead Farm Bureau Picnic at Elkhorn Hot Springs
A large Beaverhead Farm Bureau group and families gathered Sunday at Elkhorn Hot Springs for a picnic and outing. Idaho State Farm Bureau vice-president Ferrell Hansen spoke on the value of agricultural organization and a program of sports followed a lunch served to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Farm Bureau
Elkhorn Hot Springs
Ferrell Hansen
Idaho State Farm Bureau
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lue Cross
Ks Drum Corps
Dillon Elks
Heart of Business District
Country Club
Chief Mooney
Elkhorn
Chamber OF Commerce
Lima Vets
Melton
Z-Bar Network
Sassman
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