Local youths join Navy and Army units amid training and transfers
Relatives report Harold Charles Palmer has begun recruit training as an apprentice seaman at Farragut Idaho with future assignment to a service school or fleet action. Arlo Herman Osborn Cardinale also head to Farragut after a Helena course and Dillon visit. Dave Stratford returns from Fort Bragg after an overage discharge. Charles Laden returns from a Hawaiian furlough. Russell Evans transfers to LaGuardia Field New York for Academy of Aeronautics training. Robert W. Holloran finishes Treasure Island course and heads to an unknown Marine Corps posting. Irene M. Wold, formerly in Dilllon, serves with the Army Nurses Corps at Fort Riley Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Charles Palmer
George Palmer
Oak Harbor
U. S. Naval Training Station
Farragut
Idaho
Navy
Arlo Herman
Osborn Cardinale
U. S. Navy
Helena
Dillon
Arlo
J. K. Herman
Osborn
Sam Cardinale
Russell Evans
Army Air Force
Florida
New York
Leon R. Evans
Academy of Aeronautics
LaGuardia Field
New York City
N. Y
Robert W. Holloran
Treasure Island
U. S. Marine Corps
Sam Langdorf Wins Challenge Trophy at Dillon Center
In a singles handicap event Sam Langdorf won the challenge trophy at Dillon Bowling Center. He rolled 606 across three games, after Leonard Schulz won last Thursday with 620. Elsie Cornell finished second with 595 as rules for the trophy mandate at least 10 entries and carry cash to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Bowling Center
Sam Langdorf
Leonard Schulz
Skeets Murray
Langdorf
Elsie Cornell
Mayor Bert Megquier Renominated Monday
At a Citizens' party meeting in the city hall auditorium Bert Megquier was renominated as mayor. Incumbents George E. Baker and Frank C. McFadden were nominated as police magistrate and city treasurer, with ward and council nominees listed for four wards and April 5 voting locations and ward boundaries defined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Party
City Hall
Bert Megquier
George E. Baker
Frank C. McFadden
Henry Deutsch
Frank O'Keefe
John Neal
H. M. Warner
E. W. Bond
W. W. Grimes
Howard Morse
T. Lee McCracken
W. G. Gilbert
E. E. Hazel
W. D. Ross
St. James Guild Hall
Metlen
Baptist Cottage
City of
Dillon
Pacific
Washington Streets
Bannack Street
Oregon Shortline Railroad
Washington
War Board to issue meat permits in local area
Authorization was given at a War Production Board meeting for the slaughter of meat and the permit system. Butchers ranchers and farmers who sell meat must obtain permits to buy and sell livestock and keep records. Farmers who slaughter only for home use are exempt unless delivering meat to others. Permits effective at midnight March 31 and obtainable at the county agent's office. Local WPA will issue permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
Floyd Kenigan
Dell
C. E. Blinn
Dillon
Bill Gustafson
Twin Bridges, Co. Agt
F. A. Ralston
W. B. Willey
Ralston
County Red Cross drive exceeds quota by 484 dollars
Beaverhead county total reaches 4384.18 with Dillon city at 3259.98 in a record pace. Rural districts Wise River Armstead Monida Wisdom Argenta Dewey Polaris Jackson Lima show varied contributions totaling 1424.60 with Reichle Dell and Lakeview still unreported. Margaret Sweeney leads as county chairman for rural districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. White
Red Cross
Beaverhead
Dillon
Wise River
James
Laura Judge
Jackson
Margaret Nelson
Lima
Leo Truax
Reichle
Dell
Lakeview
Margaret Sweeney
Transient Found Dead in Dillon Quarters
Theodore Freeman age 61 was found dead Saturday in his quarters at 4 South Idaho Street. Officials believe a heart attack caused his death. Freeman, a three year Dillon resident, worked at F. M. Carr coal yards and had no known relatives. Funeral services were conducted yesterday at 11 AM by Rev. Father F X Lechner with burial at Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Freeman
Idaho Street
Miss Hamer Wins Red Cross Foreign Service Role
Miss Marjorie C Hamer an instructor in women's physical education at Montana State Normal College has a contract appointment as assistant club director in the Red Cross Foreign Service Division. She will undergo two and a half weeks of training in Washington starting June 7 before being assigned overseas with a preference for Great Britain and North Africa. The duties include housing entertainment and services for up to a thousand men daily in club settings aboard ships and in hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie C. Hamer
Montana State Normal College
Red Cross Foreign Service Division
Hamer
Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Red Cross Foreign Service
Great Britain
North Africa
Charles Howe Passes Away At Local Ranch
Charles Howe, a ranch hand at the Oscar Gravely ranch, was found dead Friday evening on the Henry Fitter ranch where he fed sheep. Coroner Ray mond Schwartz ruled heart attack. Howe collapsed while haying on Thursday and was last seen Thursday. funeral set for 11 tomorrow at Brundage chapel officiated by Rev. Father F. X. Lechner of St. Rose Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howe
Oscar Gravely
Henry Fitter
Raymond Schwartz
Howe
Brundage Chapel
F. X. Lechner
St. Rose Catholic Church
Citizens to Stage Play “Friendly Enemies” at High School
Citizens will present a three act play titled Friendly Enemies in the high school auditorium on April 30 and May 1. Directed by E. R. Buck, the proceeds benefit the Community train service. Cast includes Albert Erickson, Paul Puyear, Jennings Mayland, Ruth Deputy, Ruth Puyear, Dr. Marlin K. Farmer, and Dorothy Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Buck
Albert Erickson
Paul Puyear
Jennings Mayland
Ruth Deputy
Ruth Puyear
Marlin K. Farmer
Dorothy Erickson
Elks Lodge Plans Regular Meeting And Elections
Members of Dillon lodge No. 1554 B P O E will hold a regular meeting this evening at 8 o'clock in the I O C F hall. Officers will be elected and candidates initiated. No program is planned. Mrs. Ruby Bateman motored to Twin Bridges yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Weiloff
Lewistown
Order of Eastern Star
Montana
Masonic Hall
Eastern Star
Weiloff
Mildred Graeter
Deer Lodge
Mildred Nelson
Virginia City
New York
Sarah Heltzeil
Butte
Dillon Lodge No
B.P.O.E
I.0.c.f
Ruby Bateman
Twin Bridges
Meat Rationing Set to Take Effect Next Monday
Fresh, frozen, smoked and canned meats along with fats oils fish and cheeses will be rationed starting next Monday March 29. Red stamps in War Ration Book Two will cover the new items with 16 points per week allowed. First stamps expire April 30. Local ration board accepts second quarter renewals and truck operators must renew by April 1. A book coupon No 5 valid through May 21.
High School Operetta 10 Be Friday
Beaverhead County High School music department presents His Majestys Ship Pinafore on Friday at 8 15 pm in the high school auditorium. Directors are Miss Louise Jarussi Fred Honeychurch and Mrs Claudia Faust. Cast includes Bob Stanchfield Daniel Boka Ralph Rackstraw Alfred Fidler Dick Deadeye Edward Neal Jessie Knox Dorothianne Boka Bunny Wynne Dee Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
Gilbert and Sullivan
Louise Jarussi
Fred Honeychurch
Claudia Faust
Joseph Porter
Bob Stanchfield
Corcoran
Daniel Boka
Ralph Rackstraw
Alfred Fidler
Dick Deadeye
Edward Neal
Josephine
Jessie Knox
Hebe
Dorothianne Boka
Little Buttercup
Bunny Wynne
Bill Bobstay
Dee Smith
Alex Christie Buys Two Registered Guernsey Cows
Alex Christie of Grant Montana recently purchased two registered Guernsey cows from Fred Martin of Butte to add to his local herd. The cattle carry the registered names Dora Mollys Shelia and Alfredas Alfa with registration numbers 538085 and 554951 under the American Guernsey Cattle Club Petersborough New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Christie
Grant, Mont
Fred Martin
Butte
Dora Molly
Alfreda
Alfa
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Petersborough
N. H
Second War Loan Drive Starts in April
In April the U S treasury will borrow thirteen billion dollars in its second war loan drive. Secretary Morgenthau says the funds will back the armed forces and come from war savings notes treasury bills and new treasury issues for all investor classes. He urges every American to invest to the limit of their ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Treasury
Treasury
Morgenthau
State Tuberculosis Christmas Seal Sale Rankings
The 1942 State Tuberculosis Christmas seal sale report lists Liberty county first with 20.1 cents per capita, followed by Dawson county 16.9 cents and Silver Bow county 13.4 cents. Beaverhead ranks 19th with 9.6 cents per capita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty County
Dawson County
Silver Bow County
Beaverhead
Eliel’s Leads Commercial Pin League In Bowling Standings
Eliel’s advances to first place in the Dillon Bowling Center Commercial League as Montana Power and Winn’s share second. High scores include Montana Power’s top team total 2786 with Corne Jed reaching 233 and 602, Barrett 235 for high game, and a schedule of matches through March 31 and into April 2 with numerous pairings and club notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Bowling Center
Eliel’s
Montana Power
Winn’s
Corne
Jed
Barrett
Warner’s
Orr Flowers
Standard Lumber
Texaco
Gosman Drug
Beav erhead High Announces Army Navy Training Tests
Beaverhead County High School announces qualifying examinations on April 2 at 9:00 a.m. in room 113 for the Army Specialized Training and Navy College Training programs. Eligible young men aged 17 to 22 may apply to pursue college work funded by the services, with Army candidates undergoing 13 weeks of basic training. The Navy V-12 program aims to produce officers and begins with April 2 tests, enrolling students for college starting in 1943 and July 1 program start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Johnson
Beaverhead County
Army
Navy College
Navy
Office of Naval Office
War Department
Marine Corps
Coach Guard
Coast Guard
U.S
Legislators Discuss 1943 State Work
Dillon speaker Don Anson and Senator T. E. Gilbert addressed a Dillon Rotary Kiwanis joint meeting on the 1943 legislative session. Anson praised Montana lawmakers, highlighted the public welfare committee work, and noted federal funding and regimentation concerns, commending State Welfare Department head O. A. Bergeson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Anson
Beaverhead
T. E. Gilbert
Dillon Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs
Anson
Montana
Public Welfare Committee
United States
State Welfare Department
O. A. Bergeson of
Dillon
Modifications on Shoe Ration Orders Authorized by OPA
The OPA approves three changes to shoe ration rules. An extra ration for safety shoes can be obtained by any person who has spent their ration stamp 17. Sandals with open backs and heel height up to 1.5 inches become ration free. Some shoes with soles mainly of rope wood or non strategic materials may be sold ration free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Four Beaverhead boxers win bouts over Deer Lodge
Dan Mooney Jerry Harrison Francis Pettit and George Barth win four Beaverhead bouts in a Beaverhead versus Deer Lodge Future Farmers of America card. Jay Casper opened with a 100 pound win over Duard Banning. Barth defeated Jack Fish in the final bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Deer Lodge
Dan Mooney
Jerry Harrison
Francis Pettit
George Barth
the Beaverhead
Future Farmers of America
Jay Casper
Duard Banning
Dillon
Shiplett
Billy Harrison
Gene Bennett
George Cooper
Jack Davis
Gilman
Tom Nelson
Roger Hollingstead
Charles Davis
Leslie Glasser
Beck
Jack Fish
Barth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dave Stratford
Fort Bragg
N. C
U. S. Army
Charles Laden
Patrick Laden
Hawaiian Islands
Irene M. Wold
Army Nurses Corps
Fort Riley
Kansas
Lt. Wolden
WGM
Mizpah
Frank O’keefe
Gene Bond
WAR Board
County Red Cross
Marjorie Hamer
Elks
Reg
Guernseys
Eliel
Army and Navy
Powell
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