Discharged Registrants List February 1946
A list of discharged army and navy personnel covering March 7 to March 14 1946 includes Ralph I Smith Dillon Warren N Thiel Dillon Reed R Smith Salt Lake City Jesse E Weeks Alta Vista Kansas Horatio N Tragitt 3rd Alder Mont Russell A Evnrude Glendive William M Clawson Dillon Myrtie L Glasser Dillon Margaret E Smith Dillon George C Andersen Dillon James H Hier Dillon Ba New registrants George C Andersen Emphrey E Hildreth Favt Irene Vantine now Mrs Robert T Melton discharged from the Wacs at Camp Beale Calif and now living with her husband BM1/c Robert T Melton stationed at the Fleet Training Center San Pedro Calif He is son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Melton Thillon ranch people He will be discharged from the navy next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Ralph I. Smith
Dillon
Warren N. Thiel
Reed R. Smith
Salt Lake City
Jesse E. Weeks
Alta Vista
Kansas
Horatio N. Tragitt
Alder
Mont
Navy
Russell A. Evinrude
Glendive
William M. Clawson
Myrtie L. Glasser
Margaret E. Smith
George C. Andersen
James H. Hier
Irene Vantine
Robert T. Melton
Wac
Camp Beale
Calif
Fleet Training Center
San Pedro
Robert E. Melton
Thillon Ranch
Beaverhead MEA Dinner Event in Andrus Hotel
Beaverhead local of the Montana Education Association hosts a dinner meeting Tuesday March 19 at 6 30 PM in the Andrus hotel dining room. M P Moe state MEA secretary will speak on teaching profession challenges and upcoming Hel ena delegate assembly matters. The program includes a film Assignment Tomorrow, Normal college mixed chorus numbers, and election of delegates with legislation discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Montana Education Association
Hodd
Andrus
M. P. Moe
State Association
Moe
M.E.A
Helena
National Education Association
The
Normal College
Vernon Taylor
Ralph McFadden
Genevieve Albertson
John Hartwig
W. Stobaugh
Evelyn Mikkelsen
Prisoner of Japs to Give Talks Here
Mrs. Kenneth P. MacDonald who and her family were imprisoned by the Japanese in the Philippines during the war will speak at two Dillon meetings Friday. She addresses junior and senior high at 11 a.m. in the high school auditorium and at 8 p.m. in the Bagley school auditorium sharing experiences up to her liberation on February 23, 1945. The Ellen May guild sponsors both events and admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth P. MacDonald
Philippines
Dillon
Bagley School
MacDonald
Ellen May Guild
Daughters of the American Revolution Women Attend State Conference
Mrs. Fred Woodside and Mrs. T. E. Luebben left for Lewistown to join the state DAR conference where Luebben serves as state historian and Woodside chairs the good citizenship girl committee. They also attended a Daughters of the Nile ceremony in Butte with several companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Woodside
T. E. Luebben
Lewistown
Daughters of the American Revolution
Luebben
Woodside
Daughters of the Nile
Butte
Wes Mares
R. D. Curry
Frank Tyre
A. A. Schroeder
Dillon Ski Club Meet Is Set Next Sunday
Dillon Ski Club announces a meet scheduled for next Sunday. Beaverhead rancher James Archie Hovey 63 died Friday at his Dillon home after a long illness. He was born July 25 1882 Millville Utah and moved to Dillon after years on Horse Prairie. He is survived by a widow two brothers sisters and in law. Funeral services were held Monday at the Latter Day Saints chapel with Elder Floyd Packer presiding. Interment followed in Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Archie Hovey
Beaverhead
Dillon
Millville
Utah
James Archie
Esther Pitkin Hovey
Beaverhead County
Josephine Cox
Horse Prairie
Hovey
Ermont
Merlin
Leslie Hovey
Logan
Steen Goodard
Salt Lake City
Rye Hill
Baker
Ore
William Biersdorff
A. L. Cox
Idaho Falls
Kenneth Hier
Latter Day Saints
Floyd Packer
Mountain View Cemetery
First Local Ski Tournament at Elkhorn Springs Resort
The Dillon Ski Club hosts its first member tournament in four years at Elkhorn Hot Springs slides next Sunday March 17. Open downhill slalom and jumping events for men and women with drawings at 10 30 am. Non members may enter by paying 1 50 adults 50 cents children. First through third prizes awarded. Roads open with chain advisories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Elkhorn Hot Springs
T. Lee McCracken
Dillon Club
McCracken
Barrett Heads Dillon Gun Club For Postwar Season
R M Barrett was reelected president of the Dillon Gun Club at the annual meeting. Roscoe Cornell was named vice president W W Wetzel secretary treasurer and Pete Westergard field captain. The club plans two registered shoots in April and May plus the state telegraphic shoot likely to start in April. Grounds and clubhouse cleanup is set for Friday afternoon and dues are payable now to any officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Barrett
Dillon Gun Club
Roscoe Cornell
W. W. Wetzel
Pete Westergard
Montana
Dillon Club
Wetzel
Smiths Eagles to Compete in Cage Tourney
Smiths Eagles and Dillons team known for fast flashy play enter a cage tournament. Independent basketball squads focus on quick breaks and strong defense as they prepare for upcoming rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiths Eagles
Smith
Eagles
Dillon
Officers to Be Nominated Next Week by W F W
Lloyd Whipplepost of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will nominate officers at the next regular meeting Wednesday night March 20 in the IOOF hall. It will be the first election since the charter officers were named after the post began last year. A E Rhodes is the present post commander. The city hall dance Saturday drew a large crowd. Music by the Golden We club. Lewis town Jaycee tourney opens Friday to Sunday with Eagles facing the winner of Mc Grath Lions Canada vs Geyser Montana in the opener. Coach Rush Jordan accompanies the team. The first round Lewistown tournament pairings include Mc Grath Lions Canada vs Geyser Townsend vs Butte Cheerios. Roundup Merchants vs Collins Graniers Grenadiers Havre vs Canadian Union Jacks Livingston Elks vs Great Falls DeMolay Varsity Helena Stars vs Bozeman Baxter House Miles City Custer club vs Red Lodge Eagles Moore vs Townsend-Butte winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Whipplepost
Veterans of Foreign War
I.O
Lewistown
Townsend
Butte Cheerios
Lewistown Merchants
Roundup
Bair Collins
Graniers Grenadiers
Havre
Canadian Union Jacks
Livingston Elks
Great Falls
Helena Stars
Bozeman Baxter House
Miles City Custer Club
Red Lodge Eagles
Moore
Townsend-Butte
S Eagles
Lion-Geyser Gains
Great Falls -DeMolay i
J Miller Smith Delights Dillon With Organ Dedication
Dillon's Presbyterian church packed as J Miller Smith of Helena dedicates the new Hammond organ donated in memory of Mrs. Cottom and funded by the Irvine family. Smith, a Newark organist renowned nationwide, performed a varied program with his wife and son in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon’s Presbyterian Church
J. Miller Smith
Helena
William L. Irvine
Irvine
Cottom
Smith
First Presbyterian Church of
Newark
N. J
Dillon
J. Thompson Baker
George Cobb
Alma Sanders
Allegretto
R. Barthelemy
Holy Spirit Love Divine
Th. Dubois
Fusion plan discussed by Dillon Rotary Club
The Dillon Rotary Club approved Rotary International by laws to block fusion with other groups while members voiced willingness to cooperate with all local organizations for Dillon and Beaverhead County. President Bierrum shared authorities views on consolidating club sessions, and several members spoke on the topic. New members Warren Monger and Robert Gregg were welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rotary Club
Rotary International
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Pres
W. J. Bierrum
Rotary
Lambert Eliel
W. H. Stephan
W. W. Wetzel
S. E. Whitworth
T. Lee McCracken
Albert Erickson
Rush Jordan
H. M. Brundage
Fred Bridenstine
Warren Monger
Rotary Club
Robert Gregg
Willard Haskell
Joe Shaw
Dillon couple welcomes son Israel Cruz
Mr and Mrs Eulogio Cruz of Dillon announce the birth of a son named Israel born Friday night at Wilson maternity home in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eulogio Cruz of
Dillon
Israel
Wilson
Two Dillon Businesses Burglarized on South Montana Street
In Dillon two local businesses the Montana Auto Supply and Beaverhead Lumber suffered burglaries Friday night. Loot included 40 dollars from the Lumber safe and a fountain pen from each place plus an electric drill from the garage. Entry at the garage was via back window and two rear doors were opened from inside. The Lumber Co safe was opened by sawing off the knob after sawing through a rear hasp. Investigations are ongoing by county and city officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana Auto Supply Company
Beaverhead Lumber Company
Montana Street
Joe White
The
Montana Auto
Joe Wedum
Beaverhead Lumber
Lumber Company
Beavers edge Saints to win divisional title in Montana
Beaverhead county high school's Beavers defeated Anaconda Centrals Saints 46 30 in the Montana Western Division Class B final to clinch a spot in the state tournament in Bozeman. Hamilton surged to third with a 61 58 win over Deer Lodge as Dillon hosts the event with packed gyms and a historic finals clash between district rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Beavers
Montana
Anaconda Central
Saints
Bozeman
Dillon
Hamilton
Com
Ing
Deer Lodge
Clancy Johnson
Bigfork
Cham
Davis Is High Scorer In Divisional Tournament
Chuck Davis of Dillon Beavers led scoring in the divisional tournament with an average of 25 1/3 points per game over three games. Strate of Hamilton posted the top total 92 points across four games, averaging 23 points per game, with Wick of Hamilton Dunnville Janney of Deer Lodge and Percin of Anaconda Central among other top scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Davis
Dillon Beavers
Beaverhead
Strate
Hamilton
Wick
Dunnville
Janney
Deer Lodge
Percin
Anaconda Central
Red Cross Telephone Drive Set Sunday in Dillon
Dillon to hold annual Red Cross telephone drive next Sunday from Montana Power office. Mrs. Claudia Faust leads, assisted by Roll Call Chairman Joe White and Treasurer H. H. Bates, with a corps of local volunteers and Miss Mikkelson supervising high school lists. County quota is $3 050. a cleanup run will follow to reach uncontacted residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Dorr
Alice Davis
Dorothy Ann Gosman
Kay Mundt
Mary Emmett
Mildred Henningsen
Evelyn Mikkelson
Miss Mikkelson
Red Cross
White
Dillon
D. V. Paddock
Ranch Hand Sentenced to Six Years in State Prison
Gorman Einor Malmin a 23 year old Bea verhead ranch hand was sentenced to six years in state prison by Judge Lyman H Bennett in district court after pleading guilty to criminal assault on an 18 year old Dillon girl. He was arrested Sunday night March 3 by City Policemen Jack Knight and Jess Reis. The offense is said to have occurred on North Idaho street late Sunday night. Malmin has worked on a Grasshopper valley ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman Einor Malmin
Beaverhead
Lyman H. Bennett
Dillon
Malmin
Jack Knight
Jess Reis
Co. Atty
Lew Brundage
Claudey
Idaho
Eagle Again Secures First in League Play
Eagle team repeats top spot in league standings with decisive win to remain undefeated. Key players lead scoring and defense as the club extends its lead over rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EAGLE
Beavers Meet Dawson County In State Tourney Opener
Dillon Beavers of Beaverhead clash Glendive Dawson County in the opening game of Montana state basketball tournament at Poplar on March 1. Drawings by P C Crump and announced by R H Wollin outline first round matchups with champions from Eastern Western and Southern classifications, leading to the state crown. Glendive won eastern Class A title by upsetting Miles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Beaverhead County
Beavers
Dawson County High
Glendive
Popemary
P. C. Crump
St. Ignatius
State Athletic Control Board
R. H. Wollin
Dillon
Midsoulh
Spartans
Shelby
Livingston
Columbus
Helena
Saco
Miles City
Results of Seal Sale Announced in Beaverhead County
The Christmas Seal Sale in Beaverhead county raised 1379.86 dollars, closing March 1. Sponsored by the Dillon Shakespeare club, the committee included Mrs. W. E. Monger and members Miss Mary Ricketts, Miss Gladys Forrester, Mrs. H. H. Hendren, and Mrs. John Hartwig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
W. E. Monger
Seal Sale
Dillon Shakespeare Club
Monger
Mary Ricketts
Gladys Forrester
H. H. Hendren
John Hartwig
Fred Bridenstine
Examiner and Tribune
Beaver
Christine Opp
Hartwig Theater
W. W. Wetzel
Sail-Inn Cafe at Melrose Changes Hands This Week
Mrs. Gertrude M. Lyon and her son of Dillon purchased the Sail-Inn cafe at Melrose last week and have taken over the popular establishment. The former owner was Mrs. Albert Boyle. They will continue the service including fountain service, sandwiches and short orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude M. Lyon and Son
Dillon
Melrose
Albert Boyle
Lyon
Helena Mayoral Race Set With Two Candidates
Incumbent J. J. Haytin faces veteran J. R. Wine Jr in Helena Montana's mayoral contest as filing closes. Thomas F. Finnegan the lone candidate for Helena’s other office to be decided March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
J. J. Haytin
J. R. Wine, Jr
Army Air Corps
Wine
Haytin
Thomas F. Finnegan
Public Works
Mizpah Chapter Eastern Star Card Party Draws 100
About one hundred Beaverhead county residents attended Mizpah chapter Eastern Star annual card party at the Masonic hall Monday night. Fifteen tables of pinochle and bridge produced top scores for Lyle Fournier Armstead and A A Schroeder in pinochle and Wolvert on and Dyer in bridge. Door prize went to W G Squires. Mrs Amos Wright sang solos with accompaniment by Mrs W J Bierrum. Refreshments followed. Lillian Henneberry chaired arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Mizpah
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Lyle Fournier
Armstead
A. A. Schroeder
Elizabeth Cottom
Ray Martinell
Dell
William Wolverton
Eddie Dyer
Wayne Myers
American Legion Dance Planned at City Hall Auditorium
Beaverhead post of the American Legion will sponsor a St. Patrick's dance at the city hall auditorium Saturday night. Commander B A Risley announced plans for the event and a 1946 Ford Tudor super deluxe to be given away in a raffle run by the Dillon Rotary Club. Proceeds benefit the students recreation center known as the Hi Spot. Music for the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Post
American Legion
City Hall
B. A. Risley
Dillon Rotary Club
Hi Spot
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lister
Emphrey E. Hildreth
Missoula
Elkhorn Springs
Bob Barrett
W.F.W
Presbyterian Church
Civic Group
Montana State Normal College
Whitefish
Davis
Eagle Bar
Dillon 1
Paddock & Tyre
Gosman’s
Oasis
Orr Flowers
Beck’s
Beck
Bond
Brundage
Murray
Gosman
Warner’s
Tash Rancher
Men's Store
Creamery Seemann Ete
Bond’s Re
Vigilantes Hab
Eedesenihedl oIelgperente
Asis Hosen
Winn
Eliel
Creamery
Vigilantes Nether
Tribune
Pad
Tyro
Te Oasis
Warner's
Tashes
Gosman's
Becks- Tash’s
Paddock & Tyro-V. & R
Lillian Henneberry
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