Vigilante Electric Meeting Elects Carmody President
Attendance surpassed 350 as Vigilante Electric Cooperative held its annual meeting. Leo Carmody was elected president after a day of speeches by Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce leader George Andersen and Lt Gov George Gosman. Youth Fair projects and welding demonstrations preceded the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Carmody
Vigilante Electric Cooperative, Inc
St James’ Guild
Mary Garrison
George Featherly
George Andersen
Beaverhead
Carmody
John Wilke
Wisdom Rangers
Janet Shaw
Harold Peterson
Beaverhead County
Vigilante Farm Loan Group To Meet Tomorrow
D M Fulton secretary treasurer announces the Vigilante National Farm Loan association stockholders meeting will be held at the Elk's hall in Dillon on Thursday April 1. A noon dinner precedes the business session and entertainment program to mark the 37th anniversary of the Land Bank and National Farm Loan system with a five percent stock dividend. C C Upton regional manager Land Bank of Spokane will speak. Parke T. Scott of Armstead will preside. Two director terms expire and two new directors will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D M Fulton
National Farm Loan Association
Elk’s Hall
Dillon
Land Bank
National Farm Loan System
Fulton
C C Upton
Land Bank of Spokane
Parke T. Scott
Armstead
C. J. Cox
Twin Bridges
Joe Carroll
Amos Galahan
Bert. Paige
Alder
Kenneth Ruinsun
Prison Camp Death Fate of Milan E Miller
Army officials report Milan E Miller known as Dusty Miller died of dysentery in a Korea prison camp on April 10, 1951 after being missing in action. Former Dillon resident for years worked at local stores and served again in Korea from July 1950. survived by wife stepson Lawrence Smith and parents Albert and in Modesto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Milen E
Dusty) Muller
Korea
Miller
Dillon
Elel’s Department Store
Sport Shop
McCracken's Men's Store
Japan
Is Outfit
Lawrence Smith
Layton
Utah
Albert
Modesta
Calif
Delegates Return From Montana DAR Convention
Mrs R M Gregg Bea verhead chapter regent and Mrs Ray Love Sheridan delegate returned from Havre after Montana DARs 51st annual conclave. National president general Miss Gertrude Carraway attended and spoke. Mrs Harris Smith Dillon elected state chaplain and Anaconda named next year’s convention site with Dillon chapter as associate hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Gregg
Beaverhead
Dar
Ray Love
Sheridan
Havre
Montana
Gregg
Gertrude Carraway
Washington, D. C
Harris Smith
Dillon
Ansaconda
Dillon Chosen for 1955 Montana Key Club Conclave
Dillon was named site of the 1955 Montana district convention of Key Club International at the close of the three day annual conclave in Butte last week. About 125 boys attended representing all parts of the state with Bob Loveridge elected Montana district treasurer and Bob Loveridge also delivering the invocation at the opening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
Key Club International
Butte
Bob Loveridge
Don Murray
George Saito
Charles Pilgrim
Monte Melton
Dillon Kiwanis Club
A. L. McArthur
Loveridge
Gary Gatza
Bob Lovendge
Dillon Key Club
Deadline Set for Bannack Fund Contributions
Beaverhead county fixes April 4 as deadline for Bannack fund drive to buy the townsite and present it as a Montana state park. Campaign has attracted broad support with $1100 subscribed and a surplus for restoration. Late contributors include Otto E. Pahnish Ruth Bergeson Freda Tash Earl Track Julia Barker and others. Dedication planned August 15 with Society of Montana Pioneers events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nintieth
Beaverhead County
Bannack
Montana
Otto E. Pahnish
Freda
Earl Tash
Eugene S. Track
San Jose
Calif
Ruth
Bill Bergeson
Helena
Julia Barker
Granger Wash
Society of Montana Pioneers
The
Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers
Walter D Delaney Elected Exalted Ruler in Dillon Lodge
Walter D. Delaney was elected exalted ruler of Dillon lodge No 1554 BPOE at a regular meeting last week succeeding Dave H Williams. Other officers elected include Holger B Carlson Arthur Bay Lou H Larsen Frank J Lasich Byron E Sanborn Harry S Tash John D Spehar. Installation set for April 3 with Frank Lasich assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Delaney
Dillon Lodge
BPOE
Dave HL. Williams
Holger B. Carlson
Arthur Bay
Lou H. Larsen
Frank J. Lasich
Byron E. Sanborn
Harry S Tash
John D. Spehar
Harry S. Tash
Grand Lodge
Esquire
Frank Lasich
College Presents Annual Spring Vodvil April 9
The annual vodvil is set for 8 p.m. Friday April 9 with the student council sponsorship. Roger Shaw of Spokane is president and Dwayne Roe Havre is master of ceremonies. Keith Allred Ronan Dan Sweeney Butte chair various committees including publicity parade stage. A parade occurs Friday afternoon with three judges from Dulon to pick the top skits and between act numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Shaw
Spokane
Wash
Dwayne Roe
Havre
Keith Allred
Ronan
Dan Sweeney
Butte
Helen Vegter
Manhattan
Ted Kato
del Greenfield
Dullon
Jury Term Ends With Case Vacated
The Dillon Credit Bureau suit against Francis D Mooney was dismissed as Judge Philip C. Duncan ended the term. Eight of twenty civil actions were filed to the docket. a Carl J. Kambich v Harry Marvin verdict awarded $5,000 to the defendant in an automobile collision case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Credit Bureau
Francis D Mooney
Philip C. Duncan
Carl J. Kambich
Harry Marvin
Boulder-Whitehall Highway Discussed at Chamber Meet
A delegation from the Whitehall chamber of commerce will join Beaverhead chamber directors next Monday at 8 pm in the museum to discuss the proposed Whitehall to Boulder highway link. Local residents interested are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall Chamber of Commerce
Beaverhead
Son born Sunday night at Butte hospital
A son was born Sunday night at a local Butte hospital to Mr and Mrs Joe Carroll of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Joe Carroll
City
Oil Drilling Starts Near Point of Rocks in Madison County
Madison County opens oil exploration with Buffalo Oil Company leasing 3 500 acres near Point of Rocks outside Twin Bridges. A 28L cable tool rig sinks a 16 inch test hole on the Lester Nyhart ranch in Cambrian strata 2 500 to 3 000 feet deep planned. Wining Brothers of Tucson operate the rig with three shifts as supplies arrive. Local ventures and core drilling near Ennis also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonian
Virginia City
Madison County
Lester Nyhart
Point of Rocks
Nyhart Field
Buffalo Oil Company
Butte
BE. C. Ecklesdafer
Missoula
Wining Brothers
Tuscon
Ecklesdafer
Northwest Enterprises, Inc
Ennis
W.H. Myers
Renne Addresses Rotary On Foreign Aid Program
Dr. Roland R. Renne president of Montana State College spoke at the Dillon Rotary on The Foreign Aid Program. He described visits to 20 countries where 88 percent are in agriculture and contrasted with U S workers in nonagriculture. He urged aid to undeveloped regions to build roads bridges and attract private capital, noting a 50 50 participation and that events in Asia Africa and Latin America will influence future living standards. The meeting announced the Bozeman Rotary district conference for April 4 6 and included remarks by Mrs. J H Gilbert and Mrs. Elsie L Flinn with guests Rush Jordan chaired the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland R. Renne
Montana State College
Bozeman
Dillon Rotary Club
Renne
Dillon Club
United States
Asia
Africa
Latin America
Philippines
J. Weldon Payne
Rotary District
Dr. Renne
J. H. Gilbert
Beaverhead County
American Cancer Society
Elsie L. Flinn
R. N
Lambert
Elie
Rush Jordan
W. W. Hawkins
Dillon
Ralph Huntley
Wisdom
Gilbert
Flinn
G. A. Gatza
Butte
Concert drive closes Thursday noon in Dillon
Community concert association member drive ends Thursday at noon to secure memberships. A banquet was held Monday night at Lyon's Den. Berger Cochrane Motors showroom sells season tickets. The internationally famous DePaul Chorus will return to Dillon next season as an artist group.
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Dillon
T Lyon
Rainbow Girls to Attend Church Service Sunday
Dillon Order of the Rainbow for Girls will attend Grace Memorial Methodist Church services next Sunday at 11 o clock. After the services a brunch will be served at the Masonic hall for members board members past mother advisors and grand cross of color members. Reservations should be made with Mr. Clifford Mockel phone 639 by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Order of the Rainbow
Grace Memorial Methodist’ Church
Masonic Hall
Clifford Mockel
Carl Davis Resumes Law Practice Here
Carl F. Davis, a Marine Corps veteran discharged after a second hitch with the rank of major, reopens his law office in the Thompson block and resumes practice. He is a former Beaverhead County attorney and a graduate of Montana State University College of Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl F. Davis
Marine .Ui
Thone
Davis
Beaverhead County
Law School
Montana State University
Donates Bonus Car To Elks Lodge in Dillon
Berg Christensen, a noted Beaverhead County wool grower, donated a Ford car recently awarded to him by the Dillon Merchants Bonus Event to Dillon Lodge No. 1554 BPOE. Eddie Hilger, publicity chairman, announced the gift and its disposal remains at the lodge’s discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg Christensen
Beaverhead County
Ford Car
Dillon
Dillon Lodge
BPOE
Eddie’ Hilger
Msu Grants Bach Degree To Kathryn Cardinale
Kathryn Jean Cardinale daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Cardinale finished requirements for a bachelor degree at Montana State University as part of the winter quarter cohort. She majored in music and was among 37 graduates in the term.
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MSU
Kathryn Jean Cardinale
Sam Cardinale
Montana State University
Miss Cardinale
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Vigilante Farm Loan Group
Milan
E. Miller
Bannack Fund
Torical Society
Walter Key
Montan
Ellis
Saii Dillon UA A
Dillon, Beaverhead County
Mont
Wed
Walter Delaney
College
Boulder - Whitehall
Meet
Rainbow Girls
Carl Davis
Elks Lodge
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