Six Lives Claimed In Traffic Death Toll During Week
United Press reports Montana sees its worst traffic year toll rise as six people die in two auto crashes near Glasgow and Billings. The Glasgow wreck left four dead and three injured after head on collisions on Wyota hill. Victims include Mrs Martha Turnland and Allen H Wallin among others, pushing state toll to 24 for the year. A Billings motorcycle crash killed Ronald Kitzman, while Anaconda witnessed Richard Wallace Hughes die in a collision with a bridge abutment.
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United Press
Glasgow
Montana
Wyota Hill
Borrow
Martha Turnland
Claude J.cleveland
Havre
Lawrence
J. Wetsit
Oswego
Allen H. Wallin
Willmar
Minn
Billings
En Ronald Kitzman
Anaconda
Richard
Wallace Hughes
Nurse Saves Patients From Hospital Fire
Roundup report credits night nurse Mrs. Orville Wise with guiding 24 elderly patients to safety as fire damaged the Musselshell Valley Nursing Home attic and roof. Fire crews confined the blaze to the upper sections.
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Orville Wise
Musselshell Valley Nursing Home
Gail Gray Competes for Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship
Gail Gray a senior from the local high school will enter state competition for the Delta Kappa Gamma scholarship to Montana teachers colleges She represents the Butte district and one Montana girl will win the $100 award.
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Gail Gray
Delta Kappa Gamma
Gail .Gray
Montana
Gail
Butte
World War II unit service and postwar reorganization record
The article traces the movements of a Montana unit from San Francisco to Australia through Biak Island and Mindoro, ending in Cuba where it was deactivated. It notes the 1949 return to Dillon as home station for Company G and the 1953 redesignation as Company D of the 163rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Montana National Guard, with a historical coincidence to World War I for Company D and Valier Great Falls Dillon origins.
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San Francisco
Australia
Biak Island
Mindoros
Philippines
Cuba
Dillon
163Rd
Armored Cavalry Regiment
Montana National Guard
U.S
Second
Montana National Guard Infantry Regiment
163Rd Infantry Regiment
Valier
Montana
Great Falls
Assembly of God Church invites all to attend services
Clayton Nelson, pastor, leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning service at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service follows at 7:30 p.m. Mid week service is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. A warm welcome awaits you at the church.
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Assembly OF God Church
Clayton Nelson
Seniors Gather for College Day in Dillon
Seven Southwestern Montana high schools met in BCHS study hall for College Day. Seniors heard about entrance requirements, courses, and career paths from representatives of eight component universities and colleges.
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Montana
BCHS
University of Montana
Whitehall
Ennis
Virginia City
Sheridan
Twin Bridges
Lima
Dillon
Montana State University
Missoula
Montana State College
Bozeman
School of Mines
Butte
Western Montana College of Education
Northern Montana College
Havre
Eastern Montana College of Education
Billings
Carroll College
Helena
Rocky Mountain College
Nissen Dies After Runaway Wagon Accident
Beaver head rancher Nissen died within an hour after a runaway wagon hitched to his team overturned near a barnyard. He was taken to the hospital, funeral held at the Lutheran church with pallbearers named, and survivors listed including his wife Laura and three sons-in-law.
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Nis Nissen
Donald
Nissen
Lutheran Church
John Spencer
Mountain View
Chris’ Bay
Berg Christensen
Arnold Benson
George McDonald
Phil Cottom
Otto Christensen
Mr. Nissen
Denmark
United States
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Laura E. Hansen
Danish Brotherhood of America
Dillon Lodge
Benevolent
Protective Order of Elks
Beaverhead
American Legion
Laura
William Seegar
Pomona
Calif
Fielding Graves
Mother and daughter die in Miles City fire
In Miles City a Thursday fire trapped a mother and her five year old daughter inside their home. Carol Abbott age 34 and Jacquelin Abbott died from suffocation as flames blocked the only door. Two teenage boys escaped through a window after a pet bird chirped. One boy said his mother died trying to save his sister.
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Miles City
Carol Abbott
Jacquelin
Grogan's Groggery, Elels Sweep In King Pin League Night
In Friday action Grogan's Groggery defeated the Jayette five in four games 773 721, 768 744, 767 740 and 2308 2205. Elels beat Beaver head Bar Supply 727 694, 764 679, 810 746 and 2301 2119 with 810 tying for high game. The Big Dipper also won, while Andrus Barber Shop and others claimed frame and series highs amid tight contests.
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Grogan
Jayette
Elels
Beaverhead Bar Supply
Andrus
Big Dipper
Joe's Toggery
Andrus Barber Shop
Shaffer Bakery
Lloyd
Coasters
Roberts Market
the Tribune
Paul’s
Chevrolet Quint
Metlen
Minerals
Engineering
Ice Cream Boys
In Appreciation for Dorothy Stahl and Family Gratitude
The family of Leo Talent thanks friends for kindness after the death of Dorothy Stahl. They acknowledge floral tributes, spiritual bouquets, and visits of those who paid respects during this sad time.
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Dorothy Stahl
Family of
Leo Talent
St James Episcopal Church Lenten Services Schedule
Rev Arthur Lord rector announces Thursday 7 30 p m Lenten services. Sunday 8 a m holy communion 9 45 a m church school 11 a m morning prayer and sermon.
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ST. James’ Episcopal Church
Arthur Lord
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Dillon Examiner
Farm Bureau
Hill Billy Orchestra
Miners
Andrus Hotel
Dillon Creamery
Eagle Bar
Ned-Eva
Mockel
Tash Ranchers
Stewart Construction
Anderson
The
Montana Power Company
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