Registrants Discharged March 22–28 1946
Navy dischargees include George Chism Dillon Alfred C Fidler Dillon Arthur B Ward Dillon Lawrence E Dillen Dillon. Army dischargees list Louis H Larsen Dillon Henry D Hildreth Armstead Kenneth R Martin Stanford Milton E Hayes Butte Donald L Brown Los Angeles Willard L Nelson Mc Comb James H Mailey Dillon Omer Idso Dillon Marines Guy R Gray Dillon Charles T Burgess New registrants Alfred C Fidler George Chism Lawrence E Dilley Donald Lee Stobaugh ima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civvies
Navy
George Chism
Dillon
Alfred C. Fidler
Arthur B. Ward
Lawrence E. Dillen
Army
Louis H. Larsen
Henry D. Hildreth
Armstead
Kenneth R. Martin
Stanford
Milton E. Hayes
Butte
Donald L. Brown
Los Angeles
Calif
Willard L. Nelson
McComb
Miss
James H. Mailey
Omer Idso
fFrom the Marines
Guy R.gray
Charles T. Burgess
Bannack Featured In Pathfinder With Old-Timer Photos
The Montana ghost town Bannack receives national notice in The Pathfinder with photos of the Bannack schoolhouse once a Masonic hall and a group of old-timers at the village store. The piece notes Bannack’s mining boom began in 1862 on Grasshopper creek and its later decline, now a peaceful 60 mile from Butte community where residents learn gold panning from longtime locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannack
Beaverhead
Pathfinder
National News
Homer Harrison
Jack Ettner
John Waters
Joe Rebich
Mont
Grasshopper Creek
Montana
Oregon Trail
Butte
Woolgrowers Association to Meet in Dillon
The Southwestern Montana Woolgrowers association will hold its annual business meeting at the courthouse in Dillon on Saturday afternoon March 30 at 1 30. Beaverhead and Madison counties host members. Norman Giles says all interested in the sheep industry are invited. Wool experts from Missoula and Helena will discuss local sheep industry issues. Millard Bullerdick visited Dillon last week with his sister Mrs Clarence Axe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern
Montana Woolgrowers Association
Dillon
Roscoe Cornell
Beaverhead
Madison Counties
Norman Giles
Missoula
Helena
Millard Bullerdick
Chateau
Madison County Forum
Sheridan
Clarence Axe
Dillon Gun Club Gears up for State Postal Shoot
Winds and snow flurries limited scores at a Dillon Gun club practice shoot as gunners prepare for the state postal shoot opening April 7. C Boyer led the 50 target event with 44, and top scores across 25 targets and women’s 25 birds are listed along with historical notes on prewar victories by the Dillon club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Gun Club
C. Boyer
R. Cornell
B. Jackson
J. Cheek
H. Mace
R. Smith
G. Miller
D. Gordon
H. Sneed
E. Cole
J. Campbell
B. Campbell
J. Jackson
B. Emerick
R. Forrester, Jr
R. Barrett
T. Talent
P. Westergard
V. Westergard
P. Schwab
G.roe
C. Kennedy
O. Vandegrift
F. Eudaily
W. Wetzel
B. Steele
E. Topping
W. Westergard
Wer
Boyd Quick Elected Commander of Lloyd Whipple VFW Post
Boyd Quick was elected commander of the Lloyd Whipple post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at a regular meeting. He succeeds Dusty Rhodes, charter commander. Other officers elected include Selway, Campbell, Henneberry, Gordon, Wenger, Hendren, Moe, Thompson. Twelve recruits inducted. Post plans memorials for service members and itself, supports Hi Spot recreation center, and assists Lima post in a contest offering an 800 pound steer as prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Quick
Lloyd Whipple
Veterans of Foreign Wars
U. S
F. Hall
A. E
Dusty) Rhodes
Jack Selway
Don Campbell
Dan Henneberry
Doyle Gordon
John Wenger
H. H. Hendren
O. K. Moe
Rayburn Thompson
Post
Don , Campbell
Roy Selway
Hi Spot
Ivan Cummings
Harold Hubbard
Jack Ary
Irwin Paul Post
Lima
Ranchers to Meet in Dillon and Nelson for Weed Control Talks
Beaverhead county ranchers plan a meeting at the Dillon courthouse at 8 p m led by H L Lawrence executive secretary of the Montana state farm bureau to discuss agricultural problems and bureau participation. North of Dillon ranchers will meet at the Nelson schoolhouse to review a weed control program with Henry Mikkelson county extension agent and discuss white top and other weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Diljon
H. L. Lawrence
Bozeman
Montana State Farm Bureau
Grand Lodge Officers to Visit C E S Mizpah Chapter
Mrs Mildred Graeter of Deer Lodge and Dr R D Curry of Dillon will visit Mizpah chapter No 13 for a special meeting Monday night April 9 A banquet at 615 p m by Methodist Ladies Aid at the Masonic hall followed by an 8 p m lodge session Ritualistic work will be shown Committees handle arrangements with many local names listed for duties and hosting duties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Graeter
Deer Lodge
Order of Eastern Star
R. D. Curry
Dillon
Mizpah
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Masonic Hall
Anna Squires
Lillian Henneberry
Mary Beth Stein
Fratie Stone
Muriel Tyro
Iva Orr
Elfreda Woodside
Stella Bierrum
Rhea Meade
Hellen Squires
Ethel Graeter
Grace Stocker
Evelyn Larson
Esther Comfort
Elizabeth Cottom
Rachel Williams
Harriet Watkins
Virginia Lay
Montana Gilbert
Florence Davis
Janet Christensen
Myrtle Pewe
Hulda Vinsel
Florence Backus
Georgiana Anderson
Elizabeth Luebben
Mary Curry
Phoebe Petersen
Lois Hazelbaker
Christine Rodgers
Margaret Irvine
W. G. Squires
Frank Tyre
Edith Herndon
Sylvester Meade
Fred Woodside
Wilber Squires
Four Injured In Collision South Dillon
Edwin Ashworth of Dillon was fined 50 dollars for reckless driving after a pickup driven by him collided with a car driven by William Macy 14 miles south of Dillon on Highway 91. Passengers Richard Muggenberger and Josephine Sweiich suffered minor injuries. Ashworth and Macy's occupants sustained facial cuts and lacerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Ashworth
Dillon
Louis Stahl
Justice Court
Highway 91
William Macy
CAA
Richard Muggenberger
Josephine Sweiich
Macy
Pexy
Ashworth
Robert Wright
Elvin Thompson
Ryan’s Canyon
Idaho Driver Fined For Failure to Give Information
A Rexburg man, Martin Weiner, was fined 10 dollars after failing to provide his name and proper information following a car accident near Lima. Idaho State Patrolman Robert Wright filed the charge and Judge Louis Stahl presided in justice court. The unrelated incident saw Leo J. Schulte arrested for drunken driving near Glen Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Martin Weiner
Rexburg
Idaho
Justice Court
Peters
Louis Stahl Monay
Robert Wright
Leo J. Schulte
Nebraska
Wright
Glen
L. Murphy
Kay Burnett Smith
George E. Baker
Dan Mooney
Weed Control Meeting Set For Thursday At Nelson
Dillon will meet tomorrow at the Nelson schoolhouse to discuss a weed control program likely to start this spring. Henry Mikkelson, Beaverhead county extension agent, will lead the session clarifying Montana weed rules and procedures. He urges focus on eradicating white top, a danger found along highways and threatening crops. All ranchers north of Dillon are urged to attend and join an organized offensive against weeds reducing yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Nelson
Henry Mikkelson
Montana
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead Beavers Win Montana Class B Title in Bozeman
Beaverhead Beavers claim the Montana Class B crown at the state tournament in Bozeman ending Dillon’s long wait for a state hoop title. Chuck Davis scored 99 points across four games to set tourney scoring records as Dillon defeated Columbus 51 to 39 for the title after Livingston eliminated Shelby 49 to 39 in the earlier rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Beavers
Bozeman
Montana
Dillon
Chuck Davis
Beaver
Jim Cordial
Anaconda
Columbus
Livingston
Shelby
County Still Short Of Red Cross Quota
Beaverhead county remains $1 137 short of its 3050 Red Cross quota as of last night with 1913 subscribed. Armstead 96 50 and Lakeview 47 are latest outlying cash receipts, while Wisdom Lima and Dell communities add further totals as drive closes next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Red Cross
H. H. Bates
Beaverhead
Armstead
Lakeview
Harold E. Contway
Ted Woodward
Wisdom
Wisdom Women's Club
Leo Truax
Lima
Walter Bastian
Dell
Mrs Maren Christensen Summoned in Dillon Funeral Notice
Mrs Maren Christensen 52 wife of Nels Christensen died last Wednesday at Murray hospital Butte after over a year illness. Born in Jylland Denmark in 1894 she came to the United States in 1916 living in Minnesota and Wisconsin before Beaverhead county in 1918. Survived by husband two daughters a son a grandson and siblings in Denmark. Funeral Saturday at the Lutheran church with interment at Mountain View cemetery. Dr and Mrs F H Bimrose leave for Phoenix to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maren Christensen
Nels Christensen
Murray Hospital
Butte
Christensen
Jylland
Denmark
United States
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Beaverhead County
Mr. Christensen
A M Jones Named Secretary Group Six of Bankers
Henry P Murphy of the Daly Bank at Anaconda was elected president of group 6 of the Montana Bankers association at a one day meeting in Butte. Henry J Hukill of Deer Lodge, now in the service, was succeeded as president. C M Holbert of Twin Bridges became vice president and A M Jones of Sheridan was named secretary treasurer. The Dillon Ellis lodge will elect officers tonight at the I O O F hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Henry P. Murphy
Daly Bank
Anaconda
Montana Bankers Association
Henry J. Hukill
Deer Lodge
C. M. Holbert
Twin Bridges
A. M. Jones
Sheridan
Dillon Ellis Lodge
I.O.0
Patrol Head Speaks at Dillon Rotary Dinner
Charles Sheridan head of the Montana highway patrol was guest speaker at the Dillon Rotary Club dinner. He discussed traffic accident problems noting declines since 1941 likely due to gasoline and tire restrictions. He cited enforcement education and engineering as key to reducing accidents and said officers must report collisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sheridan
Montana Highway Patrol
Dillon Rotary Club
National Safet Council
Montana
Transfer of Funds Approved by Beaverhead County Board
Special session of the Beaverhead County Commissioners on March 21 1946 considered an emergency appropriation of 7500.00 from the general fund reserve for the road fund. After no protests were filed, the board unanimously passed the resolution. The meeting adjourned at 5 00 p m with approval noted by Chairman Martin C Jackson and Clerk C W Buckingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Martin C. Jackson
14 Month Old Dies at Dillon Home
Joan Margaret Bourassa aged 14 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Bourassa, died yesterday morning at the parental home in Dillon after a two week illness. She is survived by her parents a sister Loretta a brother James paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Bourassa of Dillon maternal grandmother Mrs Mary Zanto of Great Falls and several aunts uncles and cousins most of them Dillon residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Margaret Bourassa
Milton Bourassa
Dillon
Loretta
James
Fred Bourassa
Mary Zanto
Great Falls
Weekly Wedding Licenses Issued by Clerk of Court
Clerk Norman Giles released marriage licenses for five couples across four days. Thursday includes Glynn Monroe of Pocatello and Gordon Reb ish of Dillon. Friday lists Bates Wood of Idaho Falls and Stoddard, Bark er and Stoddard. Saturday registers Hyman Toomer of Rigby with Clawson of Menan. Sunday records Gold Curtis of Rexburg and Kel ly with Jen sen of Idaho Falls, Wood with Jensen of Tetonia, Bell with Kunz of Cedron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Giles
M. J. Glynn
Louise A. Monroe
Pocatello
John Thomas Gordon
Butte
Judy Nelson Rebish
Dillon
Clarence M. Bates, Jr
Rigby
Idaho
Norma Wood
Idaho Falls
Roy Barker
Leota Stoddard
Blackfoot
Lloyd Hyman Toomer
Nona Watson Clawson
Menan
Alex F. Gold
Cleoma Maxine Curtis
Rexburg
Heber R. Kelly
Ina Jensen
Shelley
Boyd John Wood
Tetonia
Mildred Mae Jensen
Driggs
Thadmore Mack Bell
Violet Janice Kunz
Cedron
Equal Registration Marks First at Normal College
For the first time in Normal college history the registration of men and women is equal at 32 each, with total registrations since September at 64. Prof. Paul Anderson will attend the Northwest Conference on rural education and a state curriculum conference, also representing Beaverhead local Montana Education Association. Coach William T. Straugh spoke to the International Relations club on air force influence. Miss Genevieve Albertson Miss Myrtle Savidge and Mrs Sheldon E Davis plan to attend the state convention of the American Association of University Women in Lewistown. Physical education classes are being organized for both men and women this week with Coach Straugh in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
Paul Anderson
Helena
Beaverhead
Montana Education Association
William T. Straugh
International Relations Club
Straugh
Genevieve Albertson
Myrtle Savidge
Sheldon E. Davis
American Association of University Women
Lewistown
Beaverhead high school names honor roll leaders for third quarter
Six students top Beaverhead County High School honor roll for the third quarter with three points. Principal D L Johnson announced the list naming Donna Carrigan Rosemary Lane Winibel McMannis Fay Waldemar Mary Long and Pat McFadden among others with scores shown. continued on page 88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Prin. D. L. Johnson
Donna Carrigan
Rosemary Lane
Winibel McMannis
Fay Waldemar
Mary Long
Pat McFadden
Carrigan
Donna
Lane
Rosemary
McMannis
Winibel
Waldemar
Fay O
Long
Mary
McFadden, Pat
Martin
Bonnie Ann
Smith
Mary Beth
Boyer
Barbara Merrell
Frank
Shaw
Joanne Eliel
Lambert
Gillies
Git Y. Oso
Arbour
Luebben
Margot
Morse
Miriam
Sutherland
Peggy
Helming
Frances
Open Season Talks on Elk in Big Hole Basin Area
A Monday meeting in Butte drew forest service officials, state fish and game, Interior grazing service, sportsmen groups, and ranchers to discuss elk control in the Big Hole basin Fleecer mountain and Hell’s Canyon areas of Deer Lodge and Beaverhead forests. Participants offered recommendations to set open seasons and herd limits, with W. E. Fry presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hole Basin
Fleecer Mountain
Hell’s Canyon
Deer Lodge
Beaverhead National Forests
Butte
Forest Service
State Fish and Game Department
Grazing Service
Department of the Interior
Fish and Game Department
W. E. Fry
Deer Lodge National Forest
Robert F. Cooney
Charles Price
Lester Barton
Lester Robbins
Floyd Larsen
M. E. Buck
Butte Anglers Club
Thomas Johns
Rocky Mountain Sportsmen’s Association
Barney King
Bill Fritz
George Spooner
The
Sportsmen’s Association
O. Vandegrift
Pete Westergard
Beaverhead County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawrence E Dilley
Donald Lee Stobaugh
Ima
Woolgrowers Association
Farm Bureau
Grand Lodge
C.E.S
South Dillon
Annex
Davis
Joe White
F. H. Bimrose
Phoenix, Ariz
D. P. Long
W. Mariposa
Bankers
Chas. Sheridan
Rotary
Co. W. Buckingham
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