Dillon Gun Club hosts Registered Shoot with top scores
Dr E G Free and John Jackson led a Dillon Gun Club registered shoot on Sunday with standout 98x100 tar gets by Jackson and Free. In the Standard telegraphic tourney Dillon posted 74 with 25s by Krause and Eudaily, and Forrester won the handicap event 48x50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Free
John Jackson
Dillon
E. G. Free
John Krause
Fred Eudaily
Jackson
Talent
Roy Forrester
Forrester
George Evans
Butte
J. Jackson
C. Stump
Helena
Dr. Cullen
P. Westergard
C. Boyer
G. Harrison
W. Jones
R. Smith
J Krause
M. Forkovich
C. O'Connell
J. Barrett
Evans
Abbott
P. Schwab
Mrs. O'Connell
Emerick
C. Orr
Eudaily
Steele
Mrs. R. Barrett
E. Tash
J. Brundage
Tolson
Sheridan
Langdorf
E. Smith
George Bigoot
Boyer
Jones
Stump
Krause
Cullen
Harrison
O’connell
Bigoot
R. Barrett
James Dodd Dies at Dillon Home
James M. Dodd, 65, a prominent Dillon livestock commission man, died Saturday night at his home after a weeklong illness. Born July 24, 1873 in Red Oak Iowa, he spent his youth in Colorado and lived in Beaverhead and Silver Bow counties since 1890. He had wide connections with cattlemen and recently worked as a buyer for Handen Packing of Butte. He was a member of Dillon lodge No 1554 BPOE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Dodd
Dillon Livestock Commission
Dillon
Mr. Dodd
Red Oak
Iowa
Colorado
Beaverhead
Silver Bow
California
Handen Packing Company
Butte
Dillon Lodge No
Rotary Club Reports on State Meet in Great Falls
Dillon Rotary representatives at the Montana state convention in Great Falls submitted a report on their weekly dinner. Attendees included President Frank Tyre and others who praised District Governor Payne Templeton of Helena and Great Falls hospitality, noting the large turnout. Conrad Orr chaired Monday's Dillon meeting.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Great Falls
Dillon
Frank Tyre
Lambert Eliel
T. E
Sheldon E. Davis
Paul Anderson
Payne Templeton
Helena
Montana
Prin. Conrad Orr
Sportsmen's of District Hold Meeting Here
The Beaverhead Sportsmen's association held its annual meeting Saturday night at City Hall with a large crowd. Speakers included Charles Fuqua on fish culture, Nick Dondlinger of Anaconda on conservation measures, and W. H. Frame of Butte.
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Beaverhead Sportsmen’s Association
Montana
Charles Fuqua
Nick Dondlinger
Anaconda
State Fish and Game Commission
W. H. Frame
Butte
Wise River Rancher Announces Bid for Beaverhead County
Harry Bennett of Wise River filed his petition for the Democratic nomination for Beaverhead County commissioner. Bennett first came to the Big Hole basin in 1898 and has since resided there most of the time. He served in the aviation service during World War I, has ranching experience, is married, and has two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bennett
Wise River
Bennett
Big Hole Basin
Aviation Service
Six Teams Set for City League Season Opener
Edwin R. Buck was elected president of the Dillon Softball association at a Friday night conference of players and managers. Dell Lloyd became vice-president and W H Whittier was named secretary treasurer. Buck announced six city league teams sponsored by Eliel's Gleeds Safeway Dillon fire department Winn's and the Pheasant. Season opens May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin R. Buck
Dillon Softball Association
Dell Lloyd
W.H. Whittier
Buck
Eliel’s
Gleed’s
Safeway
Dillon Fire Department
Winn’s
the Pheasant
A J Faust Dies in Meeteetse Wyoming
A J Faust longtime Dillon area rancher died last Thursday at the home of his daughter Mrs Warren Dufur in Meeteetse Wyoming where he had lived for six years. Born July 23 1870 in Mt Charles Iowa he worked in Nebraska Tingley and Creston Iowa and on a sugar beet ranch near Brush Colorado. He developed a beardless barley variety named for him and later ran livery stables in Colorado. Surviving are three daughters Mrs W T Alley Dillon Mrs Reuben Seidel Seward Nebraska and Mrs Warren Dufur of Meeteetse Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Faust
Dillon
Warren Dufur
Meeteetse
Wyo
Mt. Charles
Iowa
Nebraska
Tingley
Creston
Brush
Colo
Colorado
Faust
Montana
Harrison
California
Mebtéetsé
Gilbert Nominated Beaverhead Legion Commander
Thomas E. Gilbert was nominated for commander of Beaverhead post of the American Legion at a Metlen hotel meeting. Other officers elected include Paul Temple vice commander E W Bond finance officer C A Bechler exec committee Luther Smith chaplain Parke T Scott historian and H L Hatton sergeant at arms. Delegates to the mining district convention in Helena May 18 were C A Bechler Guy D Combes D W Paddock and Dr F M Poindexter Alternate delegates include Ray Jones H M Warner H L Hatton and T E Gilbert. Memorial day committee chairman Jay McCarthy was named to plan the services the night before Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Gilbert
Beaverhead
American Legion
Metlen
the Legion
Paul Temple
E.W. Bond
C. A. Bechler
Luther Smith
Parke T. Scott
H. L. Hatton
Guy D. Combes
D. W. Paddock
F. M. Poindexter
Beaverhead Post
Helena
Ray Jones
H. M. ‘Warner
T. E. Gilbert
Jay McCarthy
Piano Pupils of Helen Carney Present Spring Recital
Mrs. Helen Carney will present her piano pupils in a spring recital at the Vaghe Training School Auditorium at 8 15 Saturday evening May 18. The public is invited to attend. Pupils include Eddie Davis Janet Henneberry Gerta Huber Sammy Davis John Horen Jimmy Orr Peggy Sutherland Lambert Eliel Janet Curry Dorothy May Minger Jean Stamm Marilyn Routledge Alice Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Carney
Vaghe Training School
Eddie Davis
Janet Henneberry
Gerta Huber
Sammy Davis
John Horren
Jimmy Orr
Peggy Sutherland
Lambert Eliel
Janet Curry
Dorothy May Minger
Jean Stamm
Marilyn Routledge
Alice Davis
L Krueger Claimed by Illness. Pioneer Rancher Passes
Louis Krueger 77, long time Grasshopper valley rancher and Beaverhead County resident, died after a long illness. Born in Germany January 22, 1863, he came to the United States as a young man and settled in Montana in 1862. He retired to Dillon in 1920 and is survived by nieces and nephews in Beaverhead County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Krueger
Grasshopper Valley
Germany
United States
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Cora Krueger
Ida Pahnish
Emma Pyle
Charles
Normal Tied for First Place in State Track Meet at Billings
Montana State Normal tied with Carroll of Helena for first in the state collegiate track meet in Billings, both scoring 35 points. Frank Davison and Henry Veltkamp led Normal with 10 points each, while Edgar Schultz won the pole vault and others placed in javelin shotgun events.
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Montana State Normal
Carroll
Helena
Billings
Billings Poly
School of Mines
Eastern Normal
Northern
Montana
Frank Davison
Henry
Veltkamp
Davison
Edgar Schultz
Lloyd Whipple
Alex Tait
Raymond Schultz
Gallant
William Moser Dies After Long Illness at Barrett Hospital
William Moser, 53, died yesterday morning at Barrett Hospital after a long illness. A Beaverhead County resident, he worked at the Emerson Hughes ranch for a period. Survived by brother Joe of Dillon, his funeral was held this afternoon at Brundage chapel with Rev. Father F. X. Lechner officiating and interment in Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moser
Barrett Hospital
Beaverhead County
Emerson Hughes Ranch
Joe
Dillon
Brundage Chapel
F. X. Lechner
Mountain View Cemetery
Bond Heads Civic Group In Dillon Chamber Election
E W Bond was elected president of the Dillon Chamber of Commerce by the board of directors Monday night. He succeeds Harold M Warner. Other officers named include E Whitworth as first vice president G D Combes as second vice president and J L L as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Bond
Dillon Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Harold M. Warner
E. Whitworth
G. D. Combes
J. LL
Dr Davis to Speak at Beaverhead High School Commencement
Pres. Sheldon E. Davis of the Normal college will deliver the commencement address at Beaverhead county high school Thursday night May 23. His topic will be When Tomorrow Comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon E. Davis
the Normal College
Beaverhead County High School
Mrs Sam Raymond Dies at Ranch Home Monday Morning
Pauline Raymond aged 67 wife of Sam Raymond died Monday morning at her ranch home north of Dillon after about a month of illness. Born in Germany in October 1872 she came to this region 55 years ago. Survived by husband three daughters Minnie Hig night Dillon Olga Barber Butte Clara Dittman Glenwood Wis and a son Carl Beaverhead county. Funeral set for 2 pm Thursday at Brundage chapel with Rev J A Meeke of Grace Methodist Church officiating. Interment Mountain View cemetery.
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Pauline Raymond
Sam Raymond
Dillon
Germany
Minnie Hignight
Olga Barber
Butte
Clara Dittman
Glenwood
Wis
Carl
Beaverhead County
Brundage Chapel
J. A. Meeke
Grace Methodist Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Dillon Girl Crowned Queen at Dillon May Fete
One of the largest crowds gathered in Dillon as Dorothy Ann Davis was crowned queen of the Montana State Normal college May fete. The pageant theme Fairy Tale Land was staged in the college gym under the Women’s Athletic association and Miss Marjorie Hamer. Davis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lorin Davis, was chosen by student vote and coronation began the program with attendants Mildred Harrington Ruby McLean Madalyn McDonnell and Desta Fisher assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Normal College
Montana State Normal College
Women's Athletic Association
Marjorie Hamer
Dorothy Ann Davis
Lorin Davis
Mildred Harrington
Ruby McLean
Madalyn McDonnell
Desta Fisher
Miss Davis
Anniversary of Elks Lodge to Be Celebrated
Dillon Elks mark the eleventh anniversary of the lodge with a grand anniversary ball at the Elks home on May 18 1929 the exact founding date. Butte lodge 1554 will send its drum and bugle corps and many Butte Elks are expected to attend. Admission by paid up card. no charge for Elks and ladies. A lunch will be served. Committees are named for arrangements and decorations.
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Dillon Elks
Elks
Dillon Lodge
Butte Lodge
Butte Elks
Frank Lasich
Bud Campbell
Paul Stahl
Paul Stahl, Jr
Sol Sobolsky
Frank O'Keefe
Ed Johnson
Paul Bramsman
Pete Westergard
Ben Oneal Dies in Dillon After Illness
Ben Oneal, longtime Big Hole basin resident, died Thursday morning at the Dysart Gowen home in Dillon after six weeks of illness. Born October 31, 1859 in Bloomfield Iowa, he married Sophie Lebersdorfer in Moulton Iowa in 1885 and moved to Montana in 1899. He lived first in Bannack and later in the Big Hole basin and ran a sawmill near Jackson. Surviving: Glen Oneal Libby. Mrs. E. J. Cromberg San Diego. L. R. Oneal Spokane. P. S. Oneal Jackson. sisters Carrie May San Diego and Iva Woods Newton Iowa. brothers Hodge Moulton and Clint Oneal.
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Ben Oneal
Big Hole Basin
Dysart Gowen
Dillon
Bloomfield
Iowa
Moulton
Sophie Lebersdorfer
Montana
Bannack
Jackson
Glen Oneal
Libby
E. J. Cromberg
San Diego
Calif
L. R. Oneal
Spokane
P. S. Oneal
Carrie May
Iva Woods
Newton
Hodge Oneal
Clint Oneal
Beaverhead County Livestock Meeting Planned for June 5
Beaverhead County 4-H clubs will gather in Dillon on June 5 for the annual livestock meeting. County Agent Bernard Williams announced the event with ten clubs expected to participate and livestock experts from the state on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Bernard Williams
Beaverhead
Paul Etchepare
E. A. Phillips
R. T. Park
Paul Orcutt
Williams
Fred Reppert
Decatur
Iowa
George Arrison
A. C. Bayers
Frank Pendleton
Tom Clemon
Mrs A S Johnson Named Auxiliary Head
The American Legion Auxiliary met at city hall with President Mrs D V Paddock presiding. Officers elected for the year include Mrs A S Johnson as president, Mrs Ben Davis as first vice president, Mrs Alex Tait as second vice president, Mrs Paul Temple as secretary-treasurer, Mrs Luther Smith as historian, Mrs Sam Cardinale as chaplain, and Mrs L D Roland as sergeant-at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
City Hall
D. V. Paddock
A. S. Johnson
Ben Davis
Alex Tait
Paul Temple
Luther Smith
Sam Cardinale
L. D. Roland
D. V. Pad
Beaverhead High Finishes Sixth in State Track Meet
Beaverhead county high school’s track squad tied for sixth in the Class B state interscholastic meet in Missoula. Plains won the title. Pierce won the 220 yard dash, Burgess placed fifth in the low hurdles, Wilcox was second in the high jump and forced Muchmore of Drummond to a new state record of six feet three inches with Stevensville.
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Beaverhead County High School
Missoula
Plains
Pierce
Burgess
Wilcox
Muchmore
Drummond
Stevensville
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Dodd
Rotary Club
ED Buck Heads
Association
Beaverhead Board
Wyoming
Tom Gilbert
Legion Head
L. Krueger
Walter Sonnenstuhl
Kiwanis Club
Civil Aeronautics Station
Bond
DR. Davis
Speaker High School
Joe Taylor
College
Elks Lodge
A. 8S. Johnson
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