War service men listed for gifts and honors from Dillon citizens
A long list of Dillon servicemen and relatives receive gifts from the local citizens committee. Names include Pfc. Thomas Laden, Pvt. Harry E. Andersen, S/Sgt. J. T. Ashworth, Pfc. Jack Mattingly, Harry S. Bay, Pfc. Judson Stahl, and Amos M. Elliott. Other notes mention Ellen Faller promotion, Navy enlistment, and brothers Don, Bruce and Wilbur Gilbert reuniting, plus Elmer Rider’s officer candidate commission in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Thomas Laden
Iwo Jima
Ambrose Henneberry
Citizens Committee
U. S. Naval Hospital
Farragut
Ida
U.S.A
Dillon Marine
Harry E. Andersen
Philippines
Harry S. Bay
S 2c
Atlantic
Judson Stahl
Fort Douglas
Commencement Week Plans At Local High School
Twenty seven seniors will receive diplomas in the upcoming commencement week. The baccalaureate program features Processional by the high school orchestra under Fred A. Honeychurch, invocations by local ministers, a sermon by Rev James Hunter, and a Mayoral day closing with benediction. Mother’s Day tea for all students is hosted by the Girls club with Home Ec club help. The senior class day exercises and an annual art exhibit will run Friday afternoon and display in the art room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Honeychurch
Lewis D. Smith
St. James Episcopal] Church
L. Belle Long
First Baptist Church
Patricia MecFadden
James Hunter
Grace Methodist Church
Father Timothy Clifford
St. Rose Catholic Church
Ec Club
Dillon Baseball Nine Starts Training For Legion Tryout
Nine players entered training as Dillon prepares a squad to challenge all American Legion junior teams in the section. Practice games will be held on Saturdays or Sundays to build team strength and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Rationing Reminders Cover Stamps and Expiry Dates
Rationing notices list meat and fats stamps Y5 Z5 and A2 through D2 with last use date June 2, E2 through J2 by June 30, K2 through P2 by July 31, and Q2 through U2 by August 31. Processed foods blue stamps H2 through M2 by June 2, N2 through 82 by June 30, T2 through X2 by July 31, Y2 Z2 Al Bl Cl by August 31. Sugar Stamp 35 by June 2 and 36 valid. Gasoline A-14 coupons permit four gallons. Shoes airplane stamps 1 2 3 in book three valid indefinitely.
Beaverhead County urged to boost fall pig production
Beaverhead County AAA committee calls on farmers able to increase fall farrowings to help meet the national goal of 900000 more sows from June to December. The push aims to ease meat and fat shortages as demand remains strong, with a new $13.00 per cwt support price for selected hogs up to 300 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
County Aaa Committee
County Aaa
Chicago
Martinell Elected Head Water Users Board
Martinell is elected to head the Water Users with his board membership retained. The vote fills the vacancy created by Mr. Keller's death and keeps other officers and members in their posts. B. A. Risley serves as secretary of the Lima dam operating company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller
B. A. Risley
Lima Dam
Music Week Recitals By High School Pupils Saturday Night
High school pupils of Mrs Hayes Baxter will perform a piano recital at the training school auditorium Saturday night at 8 oclock. Participants include Ben Davis Bill Harrison Paul Holloran Bob Jackson Dick Mc Cracken Ramona Simon and many others. Younger pupils of Mrs Baxter will follow in a recital at the same auditorium on Saturday night May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Baxter
Training School
Ben Davis
Bill Harrison
Paul Holloran
Bob Jackson
Dick McCracken
Ramona Simon
Bette Lou Pinkerton
Aureta McMenomey
Barbara Boyer
Jean Hillstead
Frances Helming
Verda Howard
Miriam Morse
Marilyn Gordon
Helen Burt
Gerry Gillies
Dolly Paddock
Beaverhead Legion Post to Initiate
Beaverhead Legion Post announces initiation plans led by committee chair George M. Gosman with D V Paddock, B A Risley, Jay V McCarthy and Paul H Temple coordinating the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Legion
Post Department
George M. Gosman
D. V. Paddock
B. A. Risley
Jay V. McCarthy
Paul H. Temple
Graduation Activities at Normal College Set
Graduations activities at Normal College proceed with traditional symbolism including the college song and the Candle Light procession. The program will feature the usual ceremonial elements and speakers.
Graduation Address and Diploma Ceremony at Normal College
Professor Rush Jordan delivered the address to graduates while President Davis presented diplomas. The department for exceptional children stages a puppet show this week in the Normal College auditorium inviting guests. Normal College students are invited Thursday at 1 30. The show was directed by Mrs Elizabeth Steed with puppets and scenes created by children under Mrs Mary Emerick of the art department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Jordan
Davis
Department For Exceptional Children
Normal College
Elizabeth Steed
Mary Emerick
Art
Beaverhead Honors V E Day With Local Observances
Schools at Montana State Normal College kept sessions with a large class vote to observe the day quietly. Most local businesses stayed open, some closed by choice. St Rose church planned Ascension day services for 8:30 and 10:30 am to mark the war’s end and Mayor Vandegrift ordered flags displayed along business streets through V E Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
St. Rose Catholic Church
Europe
O. T. Vandegrift
Germany
Taxes Topic Rotary Club Talk Set For Monday
Rotary Club will host a taxes topic dinner next Monday at the high school auditorium. W. J. Bierrum, program chair man and president elect, announced the fathers and sons and daughters program in observance of boys and girls week. Rush Jordan chaired Monday night’s meeting and Dale Metlen was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bierrum
Rush Jordan
Dale Metlen
The Best in Job Work at the Examiner Printing Co
The Examiner Printing Co delivers top quality job work with precise typography and reliable turnaround. Clients praise clean layouts, sharp proofs, and consistent performance for advertising, certificates, booklets, and business forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Examiner Printing Co
Larry Smith to Speak Here on May 28
Larry Smith will speak here May 28. The event includes agram and Smith's talk as part of the Seventh War Loan drive kickoff. Beaverhead county's E bonds quota rises to 160000, a 60000 increase, with officials urging early and strong bond purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Smith
Smith
Hawkins
Beaverhead
County farm plans reviewed by Beaverhead county
Spain, a former field man, attended a Dillon meeting with 200 ranchers to discuss 1945 farm plans. Officials reviewed applications to the local office and limited funding, with notices to operators to follow. Ditching reseeding phosphating and fencing listed as principal projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Dillon
Beaverhead County
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Tae
France
von Runstedt
Belgium
J. T. Ashworth
Kingman
Ariz
Air Corps
Jack Mattingly
Marines
David Halverson
Navy
Boise
John Heyrend
Pvt
Amos M. Elliott
India-China
Ellen F. Faller
J. C. Faller
U. S. Naval Reserve
Seattle
Columbus Auto Parts Company
Colubus
Ohio
Don Gilbert
Great Falls
Army Transport Command
Bruce Gilbert
Camp Shelby
Miss
Wilbur G. Gilbert
Clovis
N. M
W. G. Gilbert
Marguerite Johnson Rider
Elmer C. Rider
Sorenson’s
North
Idaho
D.C
A.C
Montgomery Ward
Anaconda, Mont
Dillon Baseball
Martinell
Nazi Germany
America
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Hong Kong
Ers
Bataan and
Corregidor
Ruth
Doolittle
Attila the Hun
Montana Power Company
Mark
Rotary Club
Highlander
SICKS
AAA
Leroy M. Gilbert
S. Atlantic St
First National Bank
Northwest Bancorporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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