Senior Accordion Band in Concert at Dillon High
The Senior Accordion Band from Nel lie Poole Studios performed Monday night in the Dillon high school auditorium at 8 o'clock. The program featured numerous band members, piano solos by Miss Garrison and Poole students, and several vocal numbers with ushers listed. An advanced accordion band concert was announced for the same venue with participants from Dillon, Armstead, Twin Bridges and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Poole
Bobby Swartz
Isabel Cruz
Sally Hart
Judy Forsythe
Edna Bostwick
LaGay Thomas
Billy Rebish, Jr
Tom’ Stauduhar
Lillian Nolan
Oralia Cruz
Ann Stauduhar
Mary Garrison
Dillon
Melrose
Bobby Bayan
Donna Smith
Poole
Miss Garrison
Norma McCandless
Mrs. Poole
Linda Sawyer
Lorraine Wheat
Bruce Thomas
Judy Taylor
Carol Ann Dyer
Carl
Heikkila
Faye Rowe
Val Prophet
Armstead
Billy Ann McFadden
Judy Kurtz
Johnny Quick
Gayle Wheat
Elsie Gregovich
Lela May Nyhart
Twin Bridges
Lela Nyhart
Lloyd Thomas
Leon Miller
Agnes Rebish
Ingrid Cragholm
Carol Martin
Henry Gravely
Sharon and
Janet of Deli
Frank Muchmore
Ann Mitchell
Oralie Cruz
Mary
Elks Club Plans Dance for Graduates and Students
The Elks Lodge will host a cabaret dance and buffet lunch for the graduating class and high school students at the hall on May 22 after Commencement. Dick Pitman Orchestra will play from 10 p.m. Admission for non seniors is 50 cents and high school recreation hall rules apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk’s Lodge
Dick Pitman
Elks Committee
Russell Stewart
Lou Larsen
William Backus
Matt Taborski
Royal Neighbors Hold District Meeting in Ennis
Members of Madison Valley Camp Royal Neighbors in Ennis hosted Copper District No 1 on May 4 with about 90 attendees. State Supervisor Orvis Stover of Havre opened the morning ritual, followed by reports and district business. lunch was served by the Ladies Aid and the afternoon session saw officer elections and installations.
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Madison Valley Camp Royal
Ennis
Beaverhead
Orvis Stover
Havre
Ladies Aid
Horse Prairie 4-H Club Plans County Event
Horse Prairie Wranglers 4-H club met at Grant schoolhouse May 4 with nine guests. Members reviewed roles for an entertainment at the Farm Bureau meeting May 17 and weighed calves at Cross ranch. A home tour of members projects was proposed and new member Jay Christensen joined. Mr. Smith showed Australia photos after lunch served by Mrs. Albert Decker and Mrs. Dick Pierce.
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Horse Prairie Wranglers
Grant School House
Farm Bureau
Cross Ranch
Jay Christensen
Smith
Grasshopper Herding Association Meeting and Local News
The Grasshopper Herding Association met at the DL ranch with all members present. Officers were re elected: President Norman Nelson Vice President Earl Tash and Secretary Treasurer Ben Holland. Plunge contract for Elkhorn Springs awarded to Nelson Brothers. two truck loads of cows and heifers shipped to Idaho Falls sale yards. Laura Judge completed Polaris Cancer Society drive raising 52 dollars. Anna Peterson arrived from Denmark to visit relatives at the DL ranch. Further brief items note local shoppers and visits in Dillon.
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Herding Association
Grasshopper Herding Association
DL Ranch
Carl Simpson
Forest Service
Dillon
Norman Nelson
Earl Tash
Ben Holland
Spence
Matson
Elkhorn
Idaho Falls
Ivan Remely
Owens
Anna Peterson
Denmark
Hansine
Anna
Boston
Frank Marchesseau
Dewey Marchesseault
Erwin Marchea
Weekend visits and spring branding noted around Dillon
Seau and family stayed with Mr and Mrs Frank Marchesseau while Mrs Wayne Nelson and son Hughie visited the Tash ranch. Mrs Walter McAndrews and son Richard from Anaconda visited J D Harrison. Mac McNiece of Butte visited Elkhorn Springs and Polaris with Mrs McNiece. Smoke Paddock of Dillon spent a week at a cabin near Elkhorn Springs as ranchers begin branding spring calves.
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Smoke Paddock
Dillon
Elkhorn Springs
Burning permits required during closed fire season
Undersheriff Lloyd Thomas, designated fire warden for Beaverhead county, reminded residents that burning permits are required during the closed season from May 1 to September 30. Permits may be issued in advance at the sheriff's office or U S Forest Service ranger offices and are granted only at agency discretion with strict enforcement for violations.
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Lloyd Thomas
Beaverhead
Thomas
Sheriff’s Office
U.S. Forest Service District
Builders of motor courts seek guidance from state health board
Persons planning motor courts or tourist accommodations are urged to consult the State Board of Health for expert advice to avoid later difficulties. Dave Gallagher, county sanitarian, stated Tuesday that proper sanitation is essential and discussed corrective measures.
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State Board of Health
Dave Gallagher
County Sanitarian
Gallagher
Standards for construction addressed to builders in Helena
Planning guidance states standards should be included and prospective builders urged to obtain information and advice from the State Board of Health at Helena. The notice emphasizes the Board’s role in informing projects for public health and safety.
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State Board of Health
Helena
High School Musicians Shine at State Festival in Missoula
At the State Music Festival in Missoula May 10-11 Beaverhead County high school sent 34 participants. Joan Beager and Bill Sanborn earned superior ratings while the rest of the group earned excellent or good. Instrumental solos featured Steve Andrews Joan Beager Alex Bolick Chuck Evans Judy Holland John Hollensteiner Bill Sanborn and Diana Squires. Group ensembles included the Brass Sextet Clarinet Quartet Drum Quintet Teen Tones and Triple Trio. All-State Band members were Joan Beager Lew Brundage Carol Martin Diana Squires and Mary Kay Straugh. All-State Chorus members were Steve Andrews Marilyn Bogut Shirley Braun Bob D Evelyn Marion McDonald and Verna Rose.
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Joan Beager
Bill Sanborn
Missoula
Beaverhead County
Steve Andrews
Alex Bolick
Chuck Evans
Judy Holland
John Hollensteiner
Diana Squires
Lew Brundage
Carol Martin
Mary Kay Straugh
Marilyn Bogut
Shirley Braun
Bob D’evelyn
Marion McDonald
Verna Rose
Mrs Kingsbury Taken by Death in Butte Hospital
Mrs W W Kingsbury 87 longtime Butte resident and Beaverhead county rancher daughter Frances Poindexter died late Saturday afternoon in a Butte hospital after a week as patient. She was eldest of five children of Frances and Philip H Poindexter. her father helped found Poindexter and Orr in Blacktail Valley in the 1860s.
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W. W. Kingsbury
Beaverhead County
Butte
Frances 8. Poindexter
Philip H. Poindexter
Blacktail Valley
William C. Orr
Poindexter and
Orr
Family Memoir of Mrs. Kingsbury Details Montana Life
In St. Louis on January 4, 1870, Mrs Kingsbury received elementary schooling in Beaverhead County and studied at the College of Montana at Deer Lodge before attending college in St. Louis. After her mother’s death she kept house for her father and aided younger siblings. She married Dr Willis V Kingsbury in Dillon in 1896, lived in St. Louis until 1900, then Dillon, and moved to Butte in 1907. Dr. Kingsbury died in 1926. She entered hospital May 4 for surgery, improved briefly, then declined. She belonged to the Episcopal church and to Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers. Surviving relatives include cousin Mrs E L Poindexter of Dillon. Funeral services were held at St John Episcopal church, Butte, with interment at Mount Moriah cemetery.
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St. Louis
Beaverhead County
Old College of Montana
Deer Lodge
Dillion
Willis V. Kingsbury
Dillon
Butte
Kingsbury
Episcopal Church, Daughters
County Board Seeks 4 H Members for Conservation Camp
Beaverhead 4 H members may apply to attend the Conservation Camp at Pine Woods Camp Grounds on Fort Peck Reservoir from July 15 to 19. Ed Atkins, secretary, will receive letters of application. Two 4 H members will be chosen by the board. The board met last Friday and discussed Soil Steward Sunday materials for ministers. Next meeting is June 7.
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Beaverhead
Pine Woods
Fort Peck Reservoir
Ed Atkins
Board of Supervisors
The
Soil Conservation District
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Blue Anchor Bar and Grill
Royal Neighbors
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Polaris News
Dillon Examiner
Nelson Brothers
Jackson
C. W. Haight, Jr
Grasshopper Home
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Ruth Harrison
Remely
Helen Melcher
Laura Judge
Polaris
American Cancer Society
State Board
Mrs. Kingsbury
West
Ford
Cochrane Motors
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