Bea verhead Chamber Plans Major Spring Banquet
Preparations for the Bea verhead Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and banquet are complete. More than 100 members and guests are expected to attend at the St James Guild hall at 7 oclock with Frank Hazel baker serving as master of ceremonies. Ashley Roberts Helena Chamber of Commerce secretary will speak, joined by Albert Erickson highway commission advertising director. Don Wheat and W M Stone will report and S Conger Brown will take part in an entertainment skit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
T. Lee McCrack
St. James Guild
Guild Hall
Frank Hazelbaker
Ashley Roberts
Helena Chamber of Commerce
Albert Erickson
State Highway Commission
Dillon
Don Wheat
W. M. Stone
S. Conger Brown
Ralph McFadden
Madison County
Butte
Boulder
Whitehall
Helena
Dick Burns Named Commander Of Beaverhead Legion Post
At the May Beaverhead Post No. 20 Amer ican Legion meeting in the city hall fire quarters Richard Burns Dillon attorney was elected commander for the coming year replacing E J Donovan. New officers include W G Gilbert Jr Charles Johnson Dale Shafer Andy Kline Luther Smith and Phillip Bond. Memorial day observance is planned at the Legion plot in Mountain View cemetery on May 29 with details to follow. A Dutch lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
American Legion
Richard Burns
Dillon
E. J. Donovan
W. G. Gilbert, Jr
Charles Johnson
Dale Shafer
Andy Kline
Luther Smith
Phillip Bond
Legion Plot
Mountain View Cemetery
Mrs Lotta Huxall of Alder Dies Suddenly
Mrs Lotta Belle Huxall 69 an Alder resident died suddenly Sunday night at Briggs ranch near Dell where employed since May. Born Oct 22 1883 in Missouri she moved to Alder with her parents in 1884. Survived by husband William Haxall five sons James Hyndman Lima Cleo Hyndman Upper Ruby Cliff ord Buster Hyndman Butte Keith McMann US Marines two grandchildren Dianne Kathy Hyndman. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotta Belle Huxall
Alder
Briggs Ranch
Dell
Brundage Funeral Home
Marsh Funeral Home
Sheridan
Haxall
Missouri
John Carriel
William Haxall
James Hyndman
Lima
Cleo Hyndman
Ruby Valley
Clifford
Buster Hyndman
Butte
Keith McMann
U. S. Marines
Dianne
Kathy Hyndman
Haysel Baxter To Present Pupils In Recital
Haysel Tomey Baxter will present 29 grade school piano students in recital Friday evening May 16 at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium. Parents and friends are invited. Students include Carla Andrus Donna Andrus Joy Bate man JoAnne Bond and many others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haysel Tomey Baxter
Carla Andrus
Donna Andrus
Joy Bateman
JoAnne Bond
Patsy Contway
Shirley Cote
Paula Decker
Gleanne Foster
Stephen Foster
Klairaine Green
Jo Ann Gransberry
Gerald Heikkila
Darrell Johnson
Judy Ann Layden
Tommy Mitchell
Billy Mitchell
Jimmy Megquier
Gosta Miller
Lowell Nelson
Carol Nelson
Dolores Piazzola
JoAnn Puyear
Benny Ryan
Darlene Selway
Mac Simpson
Harris Wheat
Normie Wight
Billy Williss
Frank Williss
Marlene Westad
Episcopal diocesan convention draws trio to Helena
C. J. Hovren Evans Innes and Monte Melton attend the Episcopal diocesan convention in Helena this week representing their parishes and diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Hovren
Evans Innes
Monte Melton
Helena
Episcopal Diocesan
Western Winners Take First in Three-College Meet at Vigilante Field
Western Montana CE Bulldogs edged Helena Carroll and Montana Mines in a Saturday track meet at Vigilante field scoring 54 points to 47 for Carroll and Mines. McGuire led Western with two firsts in weights and discus while Ward topped distance events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana CE Bulldogs
Vigilante Field
Helena
Western Montana
Helena Carroll
Montana Mines of
Butte
McGuire
Bulldogs
Ward
Carroll College
McMahon
Western
Jacobson
Widenhoder
Carroll
Mile
Way
Mines
Quinn
McClung
Merryfield
Sid
Sternhagen
Guy
Kerr
Raymond
Howard
Dube
Mular
Stout
Wingfield
Kuhl
Fisher
Kelly
Vandegrift
Bailey
BCHS Student Election Results and Awards
Dick Denny was elected president of the Beaverhead County High School Student Association at last Friday's election. Officers for 1952 53 include Clayton Schulz vice president secretary Carolyn Sargent treasurer Connie South business manager Marvin Miller and yell queen Lois Peters. An awards assembly followed with Bernadine Rebich winning the American Legion auxiliary essay contest and Mary Ellen Conover receiving the Silver Key journalism award. Basketball and football letters were also announced for a number of students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Denny
Beaverhead
Robert Wright
Auxiliary
Rebich
Charles Murray
Joanne Winters
Carolyn McFadden
MIBA
Noreen Hubbard
Danforth Foundation
Missouri
Bill Allen
Robert Romers
Ray Davis
Bill
Tom Orr
Clayton Schulz
Jim Zink
Bill Thomas
Jack Kenison
Ernie Nettik
Bob Sanborn
Joe Turner
Kenneth Trowbridge
Jack O 'Selways
Clayton
Barclay Schulz
Warren Murray
Bill Bierrum
Artell Lovell
Beaverhead High School to Graduates 54 in 1952 Class
Commencement exercises for Beaverhead County High School mark the 1952 graduating class as 54 members receive diplomas on May 21. Principal M C Rahl introduces new staff James Stroud and John Dowdall, while Miss Peggy McDonald plans wedding on June 2. Arnold Olsen to deliver address. Baccalaureate May 18 features Rev H Warren Kunkel sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
H. Warren Kunkel
The
Presbyterian Church
Great Lone Hills
Charles Grafft
Louise Piazzola
Elaine Andersen
Arnold Olsen
E. W. Goodrick
Baptist Church
Bernadine Rebich
Elizabeth McCollum
W. H. Anderson
Russell Knight
Marilyn Mockel
Dan Hawkins
Bruce Lloyd
Mr. Graffi
M. C. Rahl
Walter Paddock
Bill Allen
Noreen Hubbard
Bill Schmitt
Aah
James Stroud
Montana State University
Stroud
Gump
John Dowdall
Virginia City High School
Peggy McDonald
Rotary Meeting Reviews Alert Drill and Comeback News
At the Dillon Rotary Club gathering Mayor T Lee McCracken explained the near noon next Saturday red air alert lasting only minutes and urged community cooperation in Beaverhead County. Music by Genevieve Cole amused members and George Anderson returning from Pacific naval service was warmly welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rotary Club
T. Lee McCracken
Beaverhead County
Genevieve Cole
Ralph McFadden
George Anderson
Navy
Pacific
Richard Burns
E. W. Goodrick
First Baptist Church
Royal S. Archer
Leslie Grover
Billings
Dentists Honored at Montana State Dental Convention
Dr. W. J. Romers Dr. R. D. Curry Dr. George Smith and Dr. Linduska attended the 49th Montana State Dental Association convention in Butte last weekend. The event drew many local dentists with lectures and clinics. Dr. Curry was elected president elect and Dr. F. H. Bimrose named honorary president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Romers
R. D. Curry
George Smith
J. €. Linduska
Montana State Dental Association
Butte
Treasure State Dental Profession
F. H. Bimrose
Ranch Laborer LeRoy Ralph Dies After Illness
LeRoy Ralph 75 died Friday morning at the county hospital after an extended illness. Born in Grant County Wisconsin he had lived in Beaverhead County for years working on ranches. Authorities could not locate relatives. Private funeral services were held from Brundage chapel Saturday and he was buried in Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Ralph
Grant County
Wisc
Beaverhead County
Brundage Chapel
Mountain View Cemetery
Primary Election Beavers County Deputy Registrars Named
The county board approves Beaverhead deputy registrars for the primary election on July 19. Appointees and communities include Hazel Flint Lakeview Neva M Parks Monida Clifford Cal vert Hilma Merrill Lima Joseph M Dowling Mrs Bill Rule Dell Sophia Guyaz Red Rock Mae C Mulliner Grant Selah Stallings Bannack John Hand Argenta Irene Kambich Otto Boetticher Glendale Winnie Shepherd Jackson Don Anson Kate Hurley Wisdom Ruth Goose Dewey Laura Judge Polaris and others. registrations close in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Hazel Flint
Lakeview
Neva M. Parks
Monida
Clifford Calvert
Hilma Merrill
Lima
Joseph M. Dowling
Bill Rule
Dell
Sophia Guyaz
Red Rock
Mae C. Mulliner
Grant
Selah Stallings
Bannack
John Hand
Argenta
Irene Kambich
Otto Boetticher
Glendale
Winnifred Shepherd
Jackson
Don Anson
Kate Hurley
Wisdom
Ruth Goose
Dewey
Laura Judge
Polaris
Dillon Proclaims City Red Alert May 14 1952
Beaverhead Civil Defense Council designates May 17 for a city wide Red Alert and Mayor T Lee McCracken proclaims May 14 from 12:00 to 12:15 PM for an air raid alert in Dillon Montana. Traffic will halt and streets cleared under National Guard and city officers. Citizens and visitors urged to follow instructions and obey officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Civil Defense Council
Dillon
Montana
I. T. Lee McCracken
National Guard
Dilton
Filings for County Office Made During Past Week
Incumbent H. E. Contway filed his nominating petition on the Democratic ticket to seek another term as clerk of the district court. George E. Baker filed a Republican no nomination petition for the same office. Precinct offices see three Republican filings with potential committee positions. Mrs. Margaret Nelson and Mrs. Amy Stephens seek precinct committeewomen roles. Charles Burton seeks precinct committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Contway
District Court
George E. Baker
Dillon Township
Margaret Nelson
Jackson
Amy Stephens
Wisdom
Charles Burton
Dillon Students to Enter Interscholastic Meet at Missoula
Beaverhead County High School will send track entries to the forty sixth annual Interscholastic meet at the University campus in Missoula on May 16 and 17. Entries include Romers Denny Schulz Allen Bierrum Dumke Kalsta and team members coached by Tyvand and Scott. Declamation will feature Hubbard Denny and Eliel, with a one act play by Patterson students. The Beaver staff will attend MIEA meetings in journalism school with Patterson Lambert Eliel and Stanchfield accompanied by several staff sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
Missoula
Robert Romers
Dick Denny
Bill Allen
Barclay Schulz
Bill Bierrum
Jerry Dumke
Gunnar Kalsta
Ben Tyvand
George Scott
Noreen Hubbard
Eve Eliel
E. E. Patterson
Sharon Stanchfield
Bucky Goodfellow
Gary Carson
Warren Murray
Marilyn Mockel
Mary Ellen Conover
the Beaver
MIEA
Patterson
Lambert Eliel
Verne Stanchfield
Bulldogs Fall to Rexburg in Idaho Game
The Western Montana Bulldogs lost 11 to 3 at Ricks College in Rexburg Idaho last Wednesday. Western fielding miscues and errors plagued the team while Rexburg dominated both on offense and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricks College
Rexburg
Idaho
Western Montana Bulldogs
Western
Air Raid Alert Set for Montana Observance May 17
Beaverhead county civil defense prepares to stage a national air raid alert on Saturday May 17 with Col Howard McKinney and O A Bergeson overseeing the operation. National Guard officers sheriffs police and firemen will manage the drill and advise public safety steps including seeking shelter and clearing streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Montana
Howard McKinney
Helena
O. A. Bergeson
Civil Defense
Col. McKinney
Co. G
Montana National Guard
Sheriff's
CD Council
National Council
Civil Defense Councils
National Guard
Dillon
City Hall
Vivian Thomas
Philip Cotton
Howard Morse
Gosta Miller
County GOP and Democratic Delegates Named
Beaverhead county held separate central committee meetings Tuesday to name delegates and alternates to the state convention in Helena on May 20. Republican delegates are J. C. Brenner and Mrs. Fred Hirschy with alternates C. A. Bergeson and Don Anson. Democratic delegates are Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blinn with alternates Mr. and Mrs. John McGrath. Frank Hazelbaker and Herb Wheat chaired the sessions respectively. Both parties urged willing precinct committeemen or committeewomen to file at the clerk and recorder’s office or with deputy registrars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Republican
Democratic Central Committees
Republican Central Committee
Rep
J. C. Brenner
Grant
Fred Hirschy
Jackson
C. A. Bergeson
Dillon
Don Anson
Wisdom
Helena
Frank Hazelbaker
Herb Wheat
C. E. Blinn
John McGrath
Dell
Record Planting Of Fish Is Scheduled Here
Orville Lewis deputy state game warden and Sheriff Paul Temple president of Beaverhead Sportsmen Inc. met with Bill Miller hatchery superintendent to plan a major fish planting in Beaverhead county this season. About 60 000 eight inch rainbows 100 000 rainbow fry 60 000 three inch rainbows and extra trout fry for the Blacktail area will be stocked with first truckloads arriving May 22 23. The effort will exceed plantings of the past two years with volunteer sportsmen urged to contact Sheriff Temple for duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis
Orville Lewis
Paul Temple
Beaverhead Sportsmen, Inc
Bill Miller
Beaverhead County
Lauger Blacktail
Beaverhead
Weather Balloon Sighted Over City Sunday
A weather balloon resembling a large star was seen north of the city last Sunday afternoon and followed for over an hour as it drifted at a great height. Local pilot Garry Johnson said he rose to 16 000 feet to view it but the object remained far above him. Many residents watched using field glasses and telescopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Garry Johnson
Charles Selway Home from Korea in 30 Day Leave
Charles R. Selway son of Roy Selway of this city has spent 15 years in Navy service and is home on a 30 day leave from Norfolk Virginia where his ship has put in for repairs. He recently returned from a tour in Korean waters where his ship conducted bombardment operations and carrier task duties before two trips home via the Suez canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Selway
Roy Selway
Norfolk
Suez Canal
Widow Mrs Cora Harmes Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Cora Harmes, longtime Dillon resident, dies at Barrett hospital after extended illness. Born February 2 1892 in Vergennes Illinois she lived in Manhattan then Dillon since 1911. Survived by husband Grover Harms son James Prelat daughter Mrs E L White seven grandchildren two brothers and a sister plus stepsons and daughters in law. Funeral Friday at First Baptist Church with Rev E W Goodrick officiating. Interment Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett Hospital
Cora Ellen Harms
Harms
Vergennes
Ill
Manhattan
Dillon
First Baptist Church
Grover Harrs
James Prelat
E. L. White
William Stickles
Champaign
Charles Stickles
Dubuque
Anna Fox
Park Harms
Ethel, Wash
Jens Adolpheus
Chehalis
Wash
H. C. Harms
Westport
Brundage Funeral Home
E. W. Goodrick
Mountain View
Peterson Larson Tie in Local Trapshoot
Peterson of the Dillon Gun club and Barney Larson of Anaconda tied for first in the registered trapshoot held Sunday for the 100 target event. Ralph Huntley and Dale Strodtman each had 48 in the 50 target handicap, Clayton Hartley won the miss and out, and Peterson led doubles with 48x50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Peterson
Dillon Gun Club
Barney Larson
Anaconda
Ralph Huntley
Dale Strodtman
Clayton Hartley
Peterson
Dillon Club
Denver
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chamber of Commerce
Dick Burns
Legion Post
Lotta Huxall
BCHS
Gunnar
Butteri
Rotarians
Ceuty
GOP
Charles Selway
Korea
Cora Harmes
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