Commencement Exercises Set for Beaverhead County High
Commencement activities at Beaverhead County High School begin next Sunday with baccalaureate services in a body. Commencement is scheduled for Thursday night May 21. Four Dillon pastors will take part in the services and the high school orchestra will perform. The music department annual is set for Monday night in the school gym. Class day exercises are Tuesday. Diplomas will be conferred on seniors Archie Anderson, Craig Ander, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
Dillon
Harvey J. Schmidt
H. N. Tragitt
Willis J. Loar
J. A. Meeke
L. A. Gregory
Pioneer of Beaverhead dies after long mining ranching life
William Henry McMannis a Beaverhead County mining man and rancher died at his Dillon home after a lingering illness. Born in Braddock Pennsylvania eighty years ago he moved west as a youth, mined in Bannack then ranching in Horse Prairie. Surviving relatives include his widow a daughter and three sons with services held Saturday.
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William Henry McMannis
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Braddock
Colorado
Montana
Bannack
Horse Prairie
Raymond Schwartz
Harry
Verne
William
Ths
Pennsylvania
Brundage
Water Rate Reduction Sought by City Council
The city council approved a resolution for a 20 percent cut in Yilon's water rates at the Wednesday meeting. The measure requires Montana Public Service Commission approval before taking effect, with Mayor D. A. Galt and Water Commissioner Forest Bayerd planning to travel to Helena to seek confirmation of the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yilon
Montana Publc Service Commission
D. A. Galt
Forest Bayerd
Helena
State Commission
Rotary Club hears senior play I work at the weekly dinner
Beaverhead County high school seniors presented It Pays to Advertise at the Dillon Rotary Club dinner at the Andrus hotel. Craig Anderson announced the play staged last night at the training school auditorium. President Robert E. Albright announced the Kalispell Rotary convention set for May 24 to May 26 and noted a Dean's band music program for next week. Prof Robin Clark will be the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus Hotel
Craig Anderson
Training School
Robert E. Albright
Kalispell
Annual Legion Dinner Set for Tomorrow at Metlen
Beaverhead post of the American Legion will hold its annual spring banquet tomorrow night at the Metlen hotel starting at 7 o'clock. The event is expected to draw the largest veteran gathering since Armistice Day and will cover adjusted service certificates, junior baseball, Legion activities, and delegate elections for the mining district convention in Twin Bridges. A junior baseball program meeting drew a large turnout at the fairgrounds last night.
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Beaverhead
American Legion
Metlen
Twin Bridges
Fair Grounds
Graduation tasks and services noted for James Hawkins
Funeral services for James B. Hawkins, Montana pioneer and Indian scout, were held Friday at the Masonic hall with the American Legion offering military honors. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery as pallbearers included Charles Haren and Tom Dubois among others. President Sheldon E. Davis plans high school commencements this week at Joplin and Chester with Dr. R. E. Albright delivering the commencement address.
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James B. Hawkins
Montana
W. W. Hawkins
Masonic Hall
Ionic Fraternity
W. H. Tichel
Beaverhead
American ‘Legion
Mountain View
Charles ‘Aren
D. A. Galt
Tom Dubois
H. Gilbert
Guy
D. ‘Combes
Bernard. Williame
Sheldon E. Davis
Joplin
Chester
Normal College
R. E. ‘Albright
Hamilton
Three ‘Forks
Sidney
Bainville
Plentywood
Outlook
Brock
Beaverhead Delegates Named by County Parties
Beaverhead county Republicans confirmed Frank A. Hazel baker and Thomas E. Gilbert as delegates with Albert Baker and Doyle Gordon as alternates at the county convention held in the Clerk and Recorder office. The Democrats elected Senator George M. Melton and Representative Joe Metton as their state meeting representatives. alternates were named and the convention met in the courthouse with C. EB. Blinn presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Albert
Baker
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Thomas E. Gilbert
Albert Baker
Doyle Gordon
Central Committee
Dan Mooney
Republican Committee
George M. Melton
Joe Metton
Helena
Court House
C. EB. Blinn
H. B. Roe
Leo
Dillon Men Hurt in Snake Hunt in Hogback
During a snake hunt in Hogback last Sunday two Dillon men were wounded by fragments from a pistol fired at a crevice. Jack Keenan and William Bergeson were treated for non serious injuries after a bursting bullet ricocheted. The party killed 60 rattlers that day, bringing the two week total to 125.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Keenan
Beaverhead Valley
William Bergeson
Dillon
Hogback
Keenan
Bergeson
Birch Créok Coo
Court of the Queen of Hearts Pageant At Norman College
More than 200 college and training school students will participate in Norman College’s May fete Friday night in the gym. Marjorie Hamer leads the event under the Women’s Athletic association. The pageant’s theme is Court of the Queen of Hearts with many numbers based on Mother Goose rhymes. Ralph McFadden conducts the Little Symphony orchestra for the coronation processional.
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The
Norman College
Marjorie Hamer
Women’s Athletic Association
Queen of Hearts
Little Symphony Orchestra
Ralph McFadden
Dillon Gunners Lead State Postal Meet as Seniors Stage Play
High school seniors presented It Pays to Advertise at the training school auditorium under Miss Jean Ballard and Miss Marjorie Foote with a large audience. Graduation week activities begin Sunday, including a baccalaureate service and a music department concert. The Dillon Gun club shot a perfect 75 in the Montana Standard postal shoot, maintaining pace atop the standings against Billings Sheridan Glendive and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
Training School
Jean Ballard
Marjorie Foote
Ruth Kelly
William Boetticher
Jane Wahlorf
Junior Ditty
Lew Brundage
Glenn Hocking
Marie Knox
Robert Lee
Dorothy Anne Davis
Roy Forrester
Arthur Hansen
George Kennedy
Floyd Kenison
Archie Anderson
Ryan Dodge
Alice Fox
Louise Farris
John Holden
Anna Belle Hartwig
Trene, Jackson
Craig Anderson
Ethel
Kennedy
Lorraine McGrath
Dorothy Perkins
Bernice
Johnson
Dorothy. McCulley
Dorothy ‘Graves
Marjorie Opp
Dillon Gun Club
Montana Standard
Warren M. Stone
Hap Appgar
Ted Renfro
Helena
Herman Peterson
Pete Westergard
J. E. Johnson
Dillon
Billings
Sheridan
Glendive
Dillon Child Dies From Scarlet Fever in Dillon
Aldon Bowering six year old son of Mr and Mrs George Bowering of Dillon died yesterday at home after a week long illness of scarlet fever. He is survived by his parents and three sisters and brothers. Private funeral services were held this morning at the grave under auspices of the LD. 8. church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldon .Bowering
George Bowering
Beaverhead 4-H and Future Farmers Trip to Bloody Dick Range
Beaverhead 4-H Livestock club and Future Farmers chapter of Beaverhead County High School plan a field trip next Saturday under Beaverhead National Forest officers. The party will travel to Bloody Dick country to study range conditions and management with foresters. K D Flock and County Agent Bernard Williams join Earl Bjork and 4-H leader Jack Shaffner in guiding the tour.
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Beaverhead
Bernard Williams
Earl Bjork
Jack Shaffner
Dillon Elks Lodge Initiates Two Members at Odd Fellowes Hall
The Dillon Elks lodge held a regular meeting at the Odd Fellowe hall last night. Doyle Gordon and Roscoe Cornell Jr. were initiated as members after the business session. Refreshments followed.
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Dillon Elks Lodge
Odd Fellowe
Doyle Gordon
Roscoe Cornell Jr
Jodge
Memorial Rites At Jackson By Enterprise Camp
A Jackson memorial program Sunday at 2 pm, under Enterprise camp of Royal Neighbors of America. Dr R B Albright will speak on The Patriotism of Peace. Floral tributes for local deceased will be placed by residents Florence Rice, Betty Husted, Kenneth Krause and Calvin Smith. A community tribute will be paid by Mrs M C Jackson to several named local residents and departed fraternal members.
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Jackson
Enterprise Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
R. BR. Albright
the Normal College
Florence Rice
Betty Husted
Kenneth Krause
Calvin Smith
Poppy Day Set for Dillon May 23
Poppy Day will be observed in Dillon on Saturday May 23 with the Beaverhead unit of the American Legion auxiliary in charge. Mrs Fred Critz chairs the committee and the sale plans were discussed at city hall with members Ruth Kelly Elveretta Langdorf and F G Lyons among the volunteers.
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Dillon
American Legion Auxilary
Fred Critz
City Hall
Ruth Kelly
Elveretta
Langdorf
F. G. Lyons
Community Committees Formed Across County
County meetings on the Agricultural Conservation program elected district chairmen for Armatead south and Dillon south to Barretts. Floyd Kenison and Jens Bay named chairmen with vice chairs B. J. Mc Menomey and R. K. Nedrow, plus third members and alternates. Bernard Williams attended all sessions.
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Dell
Floyd Kenison
Armatead South
B. J. McMenomey
William Stewart
C. Franks
Riverside
Jens Bay
Dillon South
Barretts
R. K. Nedrow
Contest Develops in Race for Commissioner
The Beaverhead county primary field expanded as incumbent W. B. Hartwig and Clyde Edwards filed for the Democratic nomination for county commissioner. Hartwig, seeking re election, has served six years on the Dillon district board and chaired it for two years. He also manages the Hartwig theatre in Dillon.
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Beaverhead County
W. B. Hartwig
Clyde Edwards
Hartwig
Dillon
Hartwig Theatre
Deputy Clerk of District Court Resigns to Join Armour & Company
Francis J. Gelhaus, popular deputy clerk, resigns effective May 16 to join Armour & Company sales department with Helena headquarters. Clerk Fred Rife names Norman Giles as new deputy in the district court office.
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Francis J. Gelhaus
District Court
Armour & Company
Helena
Fred Rife
Norman Giles
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Joe Brunier
Ernest Marchand
William H. McMannis
Madison County
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Railroad Avenue
Rife Street
Pairy
Bruenier
Marchand
Brunier
Rotary Club
Legion
Democrats
Snake Hunt
Dillon Gunners
Pace
DON
4-H Club
Jackson Lodge
Royal Neighbors
American Legion Auxiliary
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