Deer Lodge Wins Western Montana Track Meet at Vigilante Field
Dillon hosts 100 plus athletes from 11 Class B schools for a meet sponsored by the M Club. Deer Lodge tops team standings with 26 points as Whitehall and Dillon place second and third. Davis of Whitehall stars with four wins and a 23 point plus total for his team, including pole vault and high jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Western Montana
Vigilante Field
M” Club
Deer Lodge
Whitehall
Davis
Crossman
Fark
Sheridan
Park
Twin Bridges
Schulz
Hebert
Orr
Dennis
Jackson
Boulder
McKenzie
Sprague
Ward
Dillion
Tash
Miles
Blodnick
Anaconda Central
Mile
Anaconda
Ampbell
Manhattan
Browning
Lee Lodge
Morrisette
Butte Truck Driver Breaks Leg in River Rescue
Timothy L. Barrett, driver of the Seven-up delivery truck for Beaverhead county, lost control on a turn south of Pipe Organ Lodge and plunged into the Beaverhead river. He suffered a compound fracture of the left leg and other injuries, was rushed to Barrett hospital, as bystanders and local residents aided until Dr. George L. Routledge arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy L. Barrett
Beaverhead County
Pipe Organ Lodge
Beaverhead
Barrett Hospital
John Ney
George F. Moore
Clyde Mecham
Robert Wright
George L. Routledge
Testimony Concluded in Water Suit Against Ferris
After about a week in district court Judge Lyman H. Bennett presided as Henry Meine and others rested their case against Edgar Ferris and others. The court adjourned Thursday with the statutory time given to file findings of fact and briefs on the water dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meine
Edgar Ferris
District Court
Lyman H. Bennett
Beaverhead Sportsmen to Meet at City Hall
Dr W E Monger general chairman in charge announces Beaverhead Sportsmen Inc meeting at the city hall auditorium Friday night May 20 at 8 oclock. Moving pictures from the state fish and game department will be shown and door prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Monger
Beaverhead Sportsmen, Inc
City Hall
State Fish and Game Department
City Officials Reappointed At Regular Council Meeting
At the monthly council session led by Mayor Guy E. Gray, Elza E. Patrick was recommended and confirmed as water commissioner. Police Chief Dan Mooney was re-appointed along with officers Warren Stone Jr, John Hildreth, and Leo Williams. Dr. George L. Routledge returns as city health officer and the library board members Dr. R. D. Curry, Sam Wilkinson, and Senator George M. Gosman remain in place. Leonard Schulz is reappointed city attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy E. Gray
Elza E. Patrick
Dan Mooney
Warren Stone, Jr
John Hildreth
Leo Williams
George L. Routledge
R. D. Curry
Sam Wilkinson
George M. Gosman
Leonard Schulz
4 H Clubs Hold Successful County Field Day
About 150 county 4-H members, leaders, and families gathered at city hall auditorium for the annual field day with a pot luck lunch. The program featured demonstrations, plays, skits, songs, square dances, and talks by T. W. Thompson from Montana State College plus local club entries and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
T. W. Thompson
Montana State College
Ol’ Texas
Beatrice Clemon
Jackson
Laverne Henry
Reichle
Mary
Billy Garrison
Kathleen Gordon
Wise River Club
Neil Benson
Norman Downing
Riverside Club
Suzanne Dansie
Dona Krause
Evergreen Club
Edna Goose
Wise River
Ten Little Indians
Jackson Club
Armstead Club
Mary Lueck
Western Montana State College
Joan Conner
Melrose
Chester Downing
Dick Tash
Ty Thompson
Dillon Square Dances
Melrose Club
College Instructors To Present Recitals
Ralph McFadden and Brinton Jackson present a series of recitals May 12 14 and 15 featuring solos and group numbers by the chorus and piano ensemble. Town pupils Marion McDonald Dotty Lou Anderson Barbara Redman Lindy McLaughlin Ann Ronnemose Shirley Peterson Carolyn Sargent Charles Murray Elizabeth Ann McFadden Elizabeth McCollum Elaine Anderson Joanne Smith Darlene McCullum and Maxine Benson perform as piano and vocal numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McFadden
Brinton Jackson
Marion McDonald
Dotty Lou Anderson
Barbara Redman
Lindy McLaughlin
Ann Ronnemose
Shirley Peterson
Carolyn Sargent
Charles Murray
Elizabeth Ann McFadden
Elizabeth McCollum
Elaine Anderson
Joanne Smith
McFadden
Darlene McCullum
Maxine Benson
Jackson
Confirmation Services Held at St James Episcopal Dillon
The Rt. Rev. H. H. Daniels bishop of the Diocese of Montana conducted confirmation for candidates to become communicants of St James Episcopal church in Dillon. He presided at Holy Union services during the 7 and 11 oclock masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Daniels
Diocese of
Montana
Dillon
St. James Episcopal Church
VFW Poppy Sale Aids Local Veterans In Dillon
The VFW marks its 50th anniversary with the annual Buddy Poppy sale in Dillon on May 14. Commander Bruce Watters announces committee members and notes proceeds support Dillon veterans, disabled veterans, the National Home for war orphans, and the National Rehabilitation Service. A Bay’s Dillon Meat window display showcases war relics from Europe and the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Dillon
Bruce Watters
Lloyd Whipple Post
Robert Johnson
Betty Mussetter
Joan Wenger
Auxiliary
Watters
Post Service Officer
V.F.W. National Home For War Orphans and Widows
Eaton Rapids
Mich
V.F.W. National Rehabilitation Service
Veterans Administration
Post
Bay
Pacific
Large class to graduate from Beaverhead County High School
Diploma exercises set for Thursday night May 26 at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Principal D L Johnson announces a large senior class of 44. Baccalaureate services will be held Sunday May 22 in the same auditorium. List of graduates includes Robert M Banks Patricia Ann Bartzen Alma M Bear Janet Elaine Bridenstine William H Brown James D Burt Dale G Buckingham Marion L Camp Dolores E Davis Robert L Davis Chester N Downing Robert B Essex Frances J Giudici Virginia L Gransberg Mary Elizabeth Griffith Glenn W Hayden Pearl I Hill Katherine C Jakovac James H Johnson Donald H Jones Bruce E Knox Margaret Lovell Harriett A Lugar Betty L Lugar Bonnie A Martin Cleo A McLaren Patricia H Myers John R Peterson Mary Joann Renz Lloyd E Richardson Henry K Richardson Lester R Sage John L Lanner Daniel S Simon Raymond A SImon Mary Elizabeth Smith Darlene A Stefanatz Walter J Svetich John A Ward Elroy M Westad Mary Dolores White Bernadine K Whitworth Margaret E Wiedman Rose E Zugel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
D. L. Johnson
Robert M. Banks
Patricia Ann Bartzen
Alma Mardell Bear
Janet Elaine Bridenstine
William Harvey Brown
James Darwin Burt
Dale Garland Buckingham
Marion L. Camp
Dolores E. Davis
Robert Lee Davis
Chester Norman Downing
Robert Baird Essex
Frances Joyce Giudici
Virginia Lee Gransberg
Mary Elizabeth Griffith
Glenn William Hayden
Pearl Irene Hill
Katherine Clare Jakovac
James Harold Johnson
Donald Harvey Jones
Bruce Edward Knox
Margaret Evelyn Wiedman
Rose Elizabeth Zugel
Second Half of 1948 Taxes Due
County Treasurer Alice H. Orr reminds property owners that the second half of the 1948 real estate taxes is due by May 31. Delinquencies incur 2 percent penalty and 8 percent interest. Mail postmarks after midnight May 31 are delinquent. pay early to avoid a rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice H. Orr
Beaverhead County to send large group to Missoula meet
Beaverhead County High School will send a large delegation to Missoula for a track and scholastic conclave on May 12 and 13. Participants include John Carroll Dan Dennis Jim Murray and others with events in track field and relays. The Little Theater Festival features The Valiant with Lester Sage Sam Davis and others, directed by Joe Ryburn. Dan Hawkins will enter the declamation contest with Abraham Lincoln a Timber Line American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
Missoula
John Carroll
Dan Dennis
Jim Murray
Jim Orr
Roscoe Pilon
John Ward
Elroy Westad
Tyvand
Beaver
Little Theater Festival
Lester Sage
Sam Davis
Darwin Phillips
Carolyn McFadden
William Brown
Joe Ryburn
Dan Hawkins
Abraham Lincoln
Cyrus E. Albertson
Army Reserve Organization Success Here
Local reservists under Captain William R. Burn from Butte form an Army Reserve unit in March. About 25 members attend meetings on the second and third Wednesdays at Dillon City Hall. They qualify for inactive duty pay and retirement based on active reserve participation, needing 30 training hours and 50 retirement points yearly. Members include Lt. Col. R. F. Bell Major Frank Curtis Captain Sam Ward and several lieutenants sergeants corporals and a private. Captain Burn and Sgt Hoge are at Dillon City Hall to answer reserve questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Burn
ORC
Butte
Burn
City Hall
R. F. Bell
Frank Curtis
Sam Ward
W. W. Boger
W. G. Gilbert
Blaine Doyle
R. F. Silver
Robert Morey
Walter Delaney
M E. Miller
Robert Orman
Jack Thumma
K. D. Hoge
Dillon City Hall
Dillon
Centennial Valley Swans Increase at Red Rock Lakes Refuge
O E Hall, caretaker, reports Trumpeter swans once near extinction now total 360 on Red Rock Lakes refuge spanning about 45 000 acres. The birds, rare in the western hemisphere, join thousands of ducks and geese that use the refuge during migration and some stay year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Rock Lakes
Centennial Valley
O. E. Hall
Electric Wiring Meeting At Jack Anderson Ranch
A May 4 meeting on electrical wiring was held at the Jack Anderson ranch. E. B. Wilson explained fluorescent and incandescent lighting efficiency and safe electrical angles, and showed films on sewage system installation. Sponsored by the Big Hole 4-H club with about 30 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson Ranch
E. B. Wilson
Extension
Scout Drive in Lima Set for May 18
Beaverhead Vigilante Council Boy Scouts plan a one day drive in Lima on May 18. Twenty volunteers will breakfast at White Cafe at 7:00 a.m. then visit five to six households to solicit contributions before returning to the L.D.S. church by 8 to 9 p.m. for a wrap up and receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Vigilante Council
Boy Scouts of America
Lima
L.D.S
Ralph Stosich
B. D. Murdoch
Floyd S. Kenison, Jr
Roy M. Mart
Lawrence J. Mullany
Charles Pilgrim
William J. Schmauck
Herbert P. Silk
G. G. Bateman
Ken A. Berthelson
Clay L. Glasser
Mesdames
Cora L. Tash
Mary E. Poole
Ruth M. Berthelson
Neil Cherry
Jerry Barrett
Harold Weeks
Paul K. Dudley
Toll Mountain
Highway 10S
Whitehall
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
Powell
Deer Lodge
Silver Bow
Madison
Jefferson
William A
Lex) Templin
Vera M. Stodden
Governor Elect Davis Creeted by Rotary Club
The Dillon Rotary Club honored Dr. Sheldon E. Davis, Montana district governor elect, at a regular meeting. Delegates reported on Livingston district events and plans included visiting clubs and attending the Lake Placid assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rotary Club
Montana
Sheldon E. Davis
Livingston
Dillon
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Frank Tyre
Frank Hazelbaker
Lambert Eliel
Lee McCracken
C.J. Hovren
Dr. Davis
Lake Placid
N. Y
Fred Bridenstine
Ralph Stowell
Ralph McFadden
KOPR
Tom J. Davis
Butte
Bertha Dumke Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Bertha Dumke died Friday afternoon at her daughter Mrs. Jack Keenan’s home north of Dillon after a long illness. Born in Germany February 12, 1870, she came to the U S at age two and spent most of her life in Wisconsin. Surviving are three sons Harve in Michigan George in Eugene Oregon and Edwin of Dillon a sister Mrs Herman John of Oshkosh and several grandchildren. Remains shipped to Oshkosh for burial with funeral planned for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Dumke
Jack Keenan
Dillon
Germany
Wisconsin
Royal Neighbors
Lutheran Church
Keenan
Harve
Michigan
George
Eugene
Ore
Edwin
Herman John
Oshkosh
Lt. Hermann Rites Set After War Hero’s Death
The body of First Lt. Joseph S. Hermann arrives Saturday at 5 20 am with funeral services that afternoon at 2 at the First Presbyterian church. He died of wounds in a Belgian hospital January 24 1944 after entering service in 1941. He is survived by his widow parents and siblings with a letter of sympathy from New York City Mayor William O. Dwyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Hermann
Joseph Hermann
First Presbyterian Church
J. Thompson Baker
Mountain View
Beaverhead County
Future Farmers
Union Pacific
Montana State College
Fort Lewis
Arlo Hermann
Dillon
Charnott Buyer
Seattle
William Hermann
Joseph S. Hermann
Baxter Pupils to Appear in Recital
High school piano pupils of Hayess T Baxter will be heard in annual recital in the Beaverhead county high school auditorium Friday evening at 8 15 Those appearing include Joanne Arbour Elizabeth Brown Darlene Flitton Kathleen Gordon Bruce Lloyd Phyllis Harrison Maisie Wenger Peggy Wenger Nancyann Peterson Donald Peterson Louise Piazzola Anna Jane Caldwell Janet Henneberry Glenna Goodfellow Mildred Flickinger Raymond Nye Charlotte Williss and Katherine Jakovac Pupils of public school age will be presented in recital on Friday May 20 in the high school auditorium at 8 oclock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayess T. Baxter
Beaverhead County High School
Joanne Arbour
Elizabeth Brown
Darlene Flitton
Kathleen Gordon
Bruce Lloyd
Phyllis Harrison
Maisie Wenger
Peggy Wenger
Nancyann Peterson
Donald Peterson
Louise Piazzola
Anna Jane Caldwell
Janet Henneberry
Glenna Goodfellow
Mildred Flickinger
Raymond Nye
Charlotte Williss
Katherine Jakovac
F L Kambich Dies Sudden at Ranch Home
Frank L Kambich died last Thursday afternoon from a heart attack while fanning grain near his ranch home. He was born Reichle August 9 1902 and lived his life as a rancher. Survived by wife three children Margaret Tom and Frank and brothers Carl Louis and Stephen all of the community. Funeral services were held at St Rose Catholic church with a requiem high mass by Rev Timothy Clifford and burial at Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Hartwig William Spehar Arthur Holmlund Albert Streb Don Tash and Arthur Reichle. Rosary was recited in Brundage chapel Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Kambich
Reichle
Margaret
Tom
Frank
Carl J
Louis J
Stephen
St. Rose Catholic Church
Timothy Clifford
Mountain View
Carl Hartwig
William Spehar
Arthur, Holmlund
Albert Streb
Don
Car Found Here Tied to Murder Mystery in California
A car stored in the J. W. Walters garage on North Montana street since March 1948 was found by FBI agents and identified as belonging to Mrs. Mort Vernon King. Her body was found hidden in a trunk under the porch of her San Luis Obispo home. her husband remains at large as a top ten wanted criminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Walters
Montana Street
FBI Agéents
Butte
Mort Vernon King
San Luis
Obispo
Cal
America
Linda Sprague Hurt After Fall From Moving Car
Linda Sprague 14 year old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Sprague of Lima, lies in Barrett hospital in critical condition from a Monday morning accident. She fell from a moving car as the family traveled from Lima to Dillon, suffering severe head injuries when the door opened and she plunged onto the pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda
Richard Sprague
Lima
Barrett Hospital
Dillon
Speaking at Beaverhead high school assembly
Leo Smith registrar at Montana State College spoke on Trends in Education and Occupation to seniors, with Ben Reavis manager of the Butte Social Security field office also presenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Leo Smith
Montana State College
Ben Reavis
Butte Social Security
Ranchman of Early Days Is Summoned
Charles F. Kinkead 92 died after a brief illness at the home of his daughter Mrs. William Carver in Lima where he had spent the past month. Born in Ohio in 1857 he ranched in Ruby valley then worked 13 years on a dredge boat. He lived in Madison and Silver Bow counties the last years. Surviving are a daughter in Portland and another in Lima plus several grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Bru chapel with Rev. H C Hi¢ officiating. interment Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gond
Charles F. Kinkead
William Carver
Lima
Ohio
Ruby Valley
Madison
Silver Bow
Kinkead
Louis Sarahan
Portland
Ore
Bru
H. C. Hi
Lutheran Church
Mountain View
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Chamber of Commerce
Sullender
Cooper
Willow Creek
Sleeman
Brown
Cunningham
Ennis
Neville
Thompson
Discus
Westad
Ebeth Deer Lodge
Notts
Bouler
Rupel
Duen
Landon
Pilon
Hanni
Virginia City
Morrissette
Mikel
Swanson
Gilbertson
Elza Patrick
V.F.W Post
Army Reserve Organization
Davis Creeted
American Legion
Baxter
F. L. Kambich
County
Charles Kinkead
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