Service Men Classifications and relocations listed by draft board
The local selective service board released classifications including 2-A for Amos Wright and others, 14C(H) for Raymond Ladiges, 1-A for Gil Dangelo and Daniel Rebich, 4-F for Daniel Ball and Jesse Miller, 2-C for John Lackner, 2-B for Elmer Sorenson, and 4-A for Lawrence Jones and Walter Featherly. Several service members arrived for furlough in Dillon, including Pvt B L Chism Jr at Redistribution Center No 3 in Santa Monica and Glen L Olson traveling from Billings. Ray Megquier, Navy machine gunner trainee, visits his wife Lucille and parents. he’s moving from Oceanside to a new posting. Charles Pilgrim, recently inducted, is hospitalised at Farragut Idaho for a chronic back issue. Mrs Chester Buckingham and sister plan Farragut visit to her husband in the naval hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Selective Service Board
Amos Wright
Alfred L. Robertson
John E. Huber
Lorin V. Flanders
James G. Kipp
Raymond W. Ladiges
Gil Joseph Dangelo
Daniel E. Rebich
Bill Hall
Daniel J. Ball
Jesse H. Miller
B. L. Chism, Jr
Redistribution Center No. 3
Santa Monica
Calif
Dillon
Glen L. Olson
Billings
Ray Megquier
Navy
Seabees
Marines
Lucille
Mayor
Bert Megquier
Oceanside
Charles Pilgrim
Farragut
Idaho
Chester Buckingham
Jay V. McCarthy
Naval Hospital
Sheep Levy Authorized By County
Beaverhead county Montana board in regular session May 1 1944 granted a petition signed by sheep owners representing 61 179 per cent of 1943 assessment rolls for a two cent per head levy for predatory animal control for the ensuing year. A 0.241 acre tract near the highway north of Dillon was appraised at 25.00 and ordered sold to Ralph Stoner Eudaily at private sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Wendell H. Jardine
Paul Stahl,Jr
Archie Henneberry
Albert S. Baker
Dillon
Ralph Stoner
Beaverhead Delegates Active at State Conventions
Beaverhead sent representatives to the Republican and Democratic state conventions in Helena. Delegates included Sen. Thomas E. Gilbert and Mrs. Don Anson for the Republicans and Mr. Mountjoy and Mrs. Effie Roe for the Democrats with Mr. Mountjoy and Mrs. Roe as official delegates. Montana's GOP to Chicago supports Gov. Thomas E. Dewey. Commencement week at Montana State Normal College opens Sunday with baccalaureate at 11. President Davis to speak on What Is Liberty For. Ralph Micken of Montana School of Mines to speak Friday on You Won't Make a Million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Helena
Thomas E. Gilbert
Don Anson
O. A. Bergeson
Archie Henneberry
Senator Gilbert
Anson
John Mountjoy
Effie Roe
Mountjoy
Roe
J. E. Kelley
Montana
Chicago
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Montana State Normal College
Sheldon B. Davis
Davis
Ralph Micken
Montana State School of Mines
Council of H. D. Clubs Planning Meeting in Beaverhead
Beaverhead county council of home demonstration clubs will hold its annual planning meeting in the public speaking room at the high school Saturday afternoon with Dillon clubs as hosts. Three officers from each club are expected. Miss Frances Smith of Bozeman, state leader, will be principal speaker. The session starts at 1:30 p m, announced by Miss Eleanor Nelson, the Beaverhead home demonstration agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Council of Home Demonstration Clubs
Dillon
Frances Smith
Bozeman
Eleanor Nelson
Beaverhead
Mrs W J Backus Injured in Seattle Street Crash
Mrs William J Backus was seriously injured in Seattle when struck by a car while crossing a street. Her face suffered multiple fractures and severe cuts. Her husband, in the Navy, is serving in the Pacific. She has lived in Seattle with her parents and worked in a war plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Backus
Seattle
Florence Backus
William Mitchell
Navy
Pacific
Backus
J. M. Sallee
Beaverhead Republican Women to Meet Here
Beaverhead Republican Women plan a tea at St James guild hall at 2 30 Saturday afternoon for visiting national and state officers. National president Mrs W M Suthers of Minneapolis and state president Mrs O L Evans of Butte will be guests, with local unit head Mrs S E Whitworth coordinating arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Republican Women’s Club
St. James Guild Hall
W. M. Suthers
Minneapolis
Republican Women’s Clubs
O. L. Evans
Butte
S. E. Whitworth
F. A. Hazelbaker
O. A. Bergeson
Lambert Eliel
Justice of the Peace Louis Stahl Leaves for Butte
Justice of the Peace Louis Stahl departed yesterday to Butte for medical treatment, taking a brief leave from duties while seeking care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Louis Stahl
Butte
Piano pupils present recital at Normal College hall
Piano students of Ralph McFadden performed in the Normal College residence hall parlor Sunday evening as the Dillon Music Club sponsored a National Music Week observance. College members spoke, including Clarence Brammer Betty Bennett Eileen Grimes and Betty Bruce, with red and white decorations marking Mother's Day. Refreshments followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McFadden
Normal College
College Music Club
Dillon
Music Club
Clarence Brammer
Betty Bennett
Eileen Grimes
Betty Bruce
Dillon Firemen Busy With Mint Bar Fire and Brush Blaze
Dillon's volunteer fire department, praised for efficiency, worked five hours on the Mint bar fire early Monday and were called out again Monday afternoon to a brush fire at the Norman Nelson ranch six miles north of Dillon. The high winds threatened nearby structures but the blaze was controlled with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Mint Bar
Norman Nelson Ranch
Report on Work-Pile at Dillon Rotary Meeting
Beaverhead county has many postwar projects to employ men. Chairman William Evans outlined the work-pile committee’s progress to Dillon Rotary Club members. President Joe White backed Rotary softball and named Thomas E. Lubben finance chairman, who quickly raised most funds. A United States Steel film highlighted wartime steel mill production, alloys, and processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
William Evans
Dillon Rotary Club
Joe White
Rotary
Thomas E. Lubben
Lubben
United States Steel Company
Beaverhead seniors receive diplomas at annual commencement
Forty six Beaverhead county high school seniors were awarded diplomas at the annual commencement in the school auditorium. A. T. Peterson former principal and state OPA director delivered the address on Outlook for the Future. D. L. Johnson presented candidates and J. E. Selway awarded diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
A. T. Peterson
OPA
D. L. Johnson
J. E. Selway
Bob Stanchfield
Isabel Ross
Dee Smith
Mr. Selway
Timothy Clifford
Beaverhead County Work-Pile Projects Announced
Beaverhead county's work-pile committee lists extensive postwar projects under the state program. O A Bergeson says only one or two can start immediately. Likely first highway work includes Dillon Twin Bridges road and Wisdom Divide route needing about 45 000 man-days. irrigation projects and costs follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
O. A. Bergeson
Bergeson
Dillon- Twin Bridges
Inductees to be Honor Guests at Dance Saturday
Members of the May inductee group will depart Monday night to attend a city hall dance Saturday May 20 hosted by the citizens committee. Service men in the city will also be guests with no admission charged. Nellie Little Poole’s orchestra will provide music for the public event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Committee
Nellie Little Poole
Dillon Elks Observe Fifteenth Anniversary
Dillon Lodge No. 1554 B P O E marked its 15th anniversary with a special meeting at the I O O F hall. Four new members were initiated as Harold Murray led the session and accepted a sponsor committee for the lodge entry in the boys softball league. A dancing party followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Green
William Lloyd
Fire devastates Mint bar in Ban nack street blaze
Fire of unknown origin swept through the Mint bar on Ban nack street early Monday damaging the building and furnishings. Ambrose Henneberry reported the alarm at 2 45 as smoke filled the Eagle bar nearby. Firemen fought the five hour blaze. the floor collapsed at 4 30, destroying basement fixtures. The Mint had been closed for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint
Bannack Street
Ambrose Henneberry
Eagle Bar
State Bank & Trust Company
Recital at training school auditorium Friday night May 19
Mrs. Tonrey Baxter presents classical and popular music with her classes in a recital at the training school auditorium Friday May 19 at 8 o clock. Admission is free. Participants include Jo Ann Arbour Darlene Baril Russel Brown Barbara Boyer Nola Capener and many others. Ushers are Aureta McMenomey Juanita Hunter and Elveretta Wenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayse
Tonrey Baxter
Training School
Jo Ann Arbour
Darlene Baril
Russel Brown
Barbara Boyer
Nola Capener
Barbara Christensen
Bennie Davis
Eve Eliel
Lambert Eliel
Vaughn Evans
Gerry Gillies
Bonnie Jean Harkness
Phyllis Harrison
Jean Hillstead
Janet Henneberry
Eastern Stars to Attend Meeting Wisdom Tonight
Mizpah chapter of the Order of Eastern Star plans a meeting in Wisdom tonight as Mrs. Olive May Flachsenhar grand worthy matron visits. Grand officers expected include Mrs. Hattie Hadzor from Butte and Mrs. Mildred Graeter of Deer Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah
Order of Eastern Star
Order In ‘Wisdom
Olive May Flachsenhar
Esther Shaw
Butte
Elizabeth Clemon
John Orr
Archie Henneberry
W. G. Squires
Junior High Pupils Picnic at Dillmont Park
Seventh and eighth grade pupils from Dillon public schools held their annual picnic at Dillmont park escorted by the city police. They enjoyed games diversions and an outdoor lunch to end the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Public Schools
Dillmont Park
Dillon grade school plans spring concert May 22
The Dillon public schools instrumental department will present the annual spring concert Monday evening May 22 at 8 o'clock in the school auditorium under L. A. Gregory. The public is invited with no admission charge. Orchestra and band perform with violin solo Jack Nightingale and several duets and solos featuring Ted Hazelbaker Dean Romers Jean Staudenmeyer Dick McCracken Lambert Eliel and others. Accompanists are Mrs A I Cashmore Miss Rachel Smith and Peggy Lou Sutherland. Jean Staudenmeyer will act as bugler and color guards include Jack Nightingale Marion Camp and John Patton. The program lists 500 members of the public school band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Public Schools
L. A. Gregory
Jack Nightingale
Ted Hazelbaker
Dean Romers
Jean Staudenmeyer
Dick McCracken
Lambert Eliel
L.A. Gregory
Bruce Grimes
Pat McFadden
Pat Babcock
Mary Ann White
A. I. Cashmore
Rachel Smith
Peggy Lou Sutherland
Marion Camp
John Patton
Publish
Softball Season Opens Next Tuesday With Four Teams
Four boys softball teams are organized for the season beginning next Tuesday evening. The American Legion faces the Kiwanis squad in the opener. Sponsors and coaches include Rotary with Ben Davis, American Legion with C A Bechler, Kiwanis with Clancy Johnson, and Ellis Lodge with William Lloyd. Schedules were prepared by sponsors Joe White, D L Johnson, Harold Murray, and LaMarr Hatton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American ‘Legion
Kiwanis
Rotary Club
Ben Davis
American Legion
C. .A. Bechler
Clancy Johnson
Ellis Lodge
William Lloyd
Joe White
D. L.johnson
Harold Murray
LaMarr Hatton
William Pahnish Elected President of Elkhorn Herding Association
William Pahnish was elected president at the Elkhorn Herding Association annual business meeting held Saturday afternoon at the Pahnish ranch in Upper Valley. Walter Paddock was elected to a leadership role as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pahnish
Elkhorn Herding
Pahnish
Theiropper Valley
Walter Paddock
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Lackner
Elmer M. Sorenson
Lawrence L. Jones
Walter T. Featherly
Council OF H. D. Clubs
W. J. Backus
M. G. Ramsey
M. G.ramsey
Ditton
Wisdom
MRN
Philadelphia
Dillon Elks
Dillmont
Elkhorn
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