Claims at Dillon Council May Session Record
The Dillon City Council approves a May session claims list including payments to E. Davis for street light reimbursement, police and labor wages, official board insurance, health officer and librarian salaries, clerical costs, supplies, and utility services from Montana Power, Beaverhead Lumber, and General Electric among others. The document lists numerous individuals and vendors with amounts ranging from a few dollars to over a hundred.
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Industrial Accident Board
I. E. Davis
Boyd O'Neal
Guty Eeesceeeeseeeneeeesenteneseconen
Pete Piazzola
Frank Bolinski
William Steele
Sep Decentscan Ceedtaseciendents
Hlazelbaker Ins
Montana Power Co
C. McFadden
W. G. Gilbert
George E. Baker
Cess
John H. Brehl
Guy
John L. Knight
F. M. Poindexter
E Patrick
F. C. McFadden
Albert Featherly
Mary L. Ennes
Iva Lee Orr
Cee John L. Bennett
E. Patrick
Davis Motor Co
Dillon Implement Co
Bupphis
Thos E. Lubben
Dillon Feed & Seed Co
Ray McPherson
Milton Bourassa
Wabor Cnc
Harvey Withington
Wabot Oo
Eeseeseeeeneesseneseeseeeee
Roy Selway
Street & Alley
the California Co
Harris Opp
Clarence Baril
A. L. McArthur
Westmont Tractor Co
Texas Co
Ofec
A. J. Simons
Truck Wheels
Victory in Dillon Letters From Home Mixed With War News
Local citizens share letters from service members overseas and at home. Pfc. Charles Miller visits from Fort Knox. Jimmy Farrell returns for the fishing season. Sam Conklin and Claude C. Freeman are on furlough. Lt. Otto Floyd Pah nis h thanks the community for support, and many others, including Navy and Army personnel, are noted with their assignments and travels.
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Otto Floyd Pahnish
U. S.army
Sering
Pacific
Marine Corps Sergeant Repairs Plane at Marine Air Station
Sergeant Mary D Warner of the Marine Corps Women's Reserve is depicted repairing a plane at the Marine Air Station, showcasing women serving in aviation support roles.
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Mary D.warner
Marine Corps Women’s Reserve
Marine Air Station
Beaverhead County Board Minutes Note Lease for Patrol Vehicle
Beaverhead county board met May 2 1944 and May 3 1944 in regular session. A lease purchase agreement for a used Caterpillar deseal auto patrol was approved with State Bank and Trust Company for 3738 dollars over 24 months at 155.75 dollars monthly. Reports show county farm inmate count 15 for the month, high school payroll 2635, and receipts from farm products 1429.54 plus 75 for inmate upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessel Auto Patrol
Beaverhead County
State Bank and Trust Company
Frrm
John Wenger
First Lutheran Church Choir Friday Evening Services
Rev. Noman Benson presides as choir leads Friday at 8 p m worship and Holy Communion follows Sunday at 11 a m. Sunday school gathers at 10 a m with a welcoming message to worshipers.
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First Lutheran Church
Noman Benson
Forest Ranger Art Olson Visited Dillon Saturday
Forest ranger Art Olson visited Dillon this Saturday, meeting local residents and touring area forests. The event highlighted ranger activities and community engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Olson
Forest Ranger
The Best in Job Work at the Examiner Printing Co
The Examiner Printing Co showcases its top quality job work highlighting precision, rapid turnaround, and durable finishes. Clients include local businesses and advertisers who rely on clear typography and reliable service.
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The
Examiner Printing Co
Army WAC officer weds Air Corps sergeant at George Field
Green-Piccione wedding joins two service members at the post chapel in Illinois. The first WAC civilian clothing ceremony, bride in lace gown, lilies bouquet, officiated by the post chaplain. Reception at USO club for about 100 friends. Bride, granddaughter of local residents, taught in public schools and is musically talented. Groom, son of New York mother, was Fordham student and now administrative specialist. Followed by social visits at local homes and club meetings with relief and aid society activities noted.
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Celia E. McClelland
Gloria Hammon
Reno
Nev
Elsie Jones
Washington, D. C
Eric Anderson
New York
USO Club
Robert Joy
Reichle
Piccione
Isabelle Piccione
Fordham University
Local Notices and Visits Spotlight Dillon Figures
Mrs. Arthur Horejs left for her home after visiting the Tyre residence in Dillon. Arthur Horejs Jr. earned a high school diploma at Thursday’s commencement. Joe Roe of Red Rock and Harry Davis of Jackson attended business and city visits in Dillon. Mrs. D J Stephens came from the Big Hole basin for a Dillon stay. Chester Gilbert and son Check, former Dillon residents now in Long Beach California, are visiting this week. Check led the Calship Mariners to a third place in a National ALA U tournament in Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Horejs
Frank Tyre
Stréet
S. D
Arthur
Joe Roe
Red Rock
Dillon
Harry G. Davis
Jackson
D. J. Stephens
Big Hole Basin
Chester H. Gilbert and
Softball Season Kicks Off With City Schedule
Floyd Vandegrift, local softball commissioner, announced the season opens next Tuesday. First half features Legion Kiwanis Rotary Elks in a staggered lineup from May 23 to July 13, then second half from July 18 to September 7. At season end, first and second half winners meet for the city championship.
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Legion
Kiwanis
Rotary
Elks
Floyd Vandegrift
Grade School Concert Presented by Local Orchestra
The grade school concert features a long list of participants including Aureta McMenomey Pat McFadden Bernard Wenger Bob Hillstead Jim Martinell Jim Johnson Jim Orr Sam Davis Raymond Simon Favre Eton Robert Cardinale Jean Staudenmeyer Hewitt Martinell John Patton Pat Babcock Dorothy Newnes Marion Camp Frances Guidici Joanne Shaw Ted Hazelbaker Dean Romers Lambert Eliel Dick McCracken Mary Beth Smith John Hovren Peggy Lou Sutherland Kay Whitworth Barbara Ralston Janet Bridenstine Bob Davis Marjorie Pettit Janet Henneberry Marilyn Morrison Kathryn Cardinale Renette Kenison Jack Nightingale Peggy Wenger Caroline Curry Rose Mary Tyre Sally Stamm Gary Williams Jean Rose Ronald Erickson Gene Nelson Nora French Raymond Davis Dolores Davis Ann Carroll Carolyn McFadden Eve Eliel Elizabeth McCollum Nancy Smith Betty Piazzola Tanya Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aureta McMenomey
Pat McFadden
Bernard Wenger
Bob Hillstead
Jim Martinell
Jim Johnson
Jim Orr
Sam Davis
Raymond Simon
Favre Eton
Robert Cardinale
Jean Staudenmeyer
Hewitt Martinell
John Patton
Pat Babcock
Dorothy Newnes
Marion Camp
Frances Guidici
Joanne Shaw
Ted Hazelbaker
Dean Romers
Lambert Eliel
Dick McCracken
Mary Beth Smith
High School Seniors Receive Diplomas Amid Choir Music
A school program featured diplomas to seniors and musical performances led by Fred Honeychurch. The mixed chorus under Honeychurch performed vocal numbers with soloists Dan Boka Bob Stanchfield and Jessie Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Honeychurch
Mr. Honeychurch
Dan Boka
Bob Stanchfield
Jessie Knox
Fire Sweeps Through Business Block in City
Fire destroyed a downtown business block two days after Glen Lyon leased the property to a new operator slated to open Friday. Smoke covered much of the district, occupants fled adjoining structures, and the blaze began in the basement with walls and roof largely intact. Losses were heavy, with only partial insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Lyon
O. T. Vandegrift
Sadie Poindexter
Vandegrift
Water projects listed for postwar irrigation expansion
The report outlines several irrigation schemes with estimated costs including Red Rock 125000 Beaver head valley 8000000 Rattle snake 450000 Blacktail Deer 1000000 Birch Creek 500000 Big Sheep creek 270000. Chairman Bergeson notes no construction dates or final appropriations yet set though all are postwar plans to bring new land under irrigation and improve water supply.
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Red Rock
Horse Prairie
Beaverhead Valley
Birch Creek
Big Sheep Creek
Bergeson
Beaverhead Delegation Delegates Vote for Roosevelt 4th Term
A Beaverhead party delegation sent a gram instructing Democratic delegates to vote for President Roosevelt for a fourth term if he is a candidate. The 16 delegates are pledged on a no-release basis with ballots divided on a half-vote basis.
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Gram
Roosevelt
Robert Funk Celebrates Eightieth Birthday in Sheridan
Sheridan Robert M Funk marked his 80th birthday on May 10, the year Montana Territory joined the union. He has lived in Madison county 55 years and now runs a ranch with his youngest son west of Sheridan. He jokes his long life stems from being born "a long time back." He notes he has clashed with tobacco firms distillers and soap suppliers, but none beat offers received to date. He is father to Mrs Dan Henneberry and Mrs W Romers of Dillon.
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Sheridan
Robert M. Funk
Montana Territory
Mr. Funk
Dan Henneberry
W. Romers
Dillon
Council Of H D Clubs To Convene In Dillon
Tea will be served during the afternoon with one representative from each of four Dillon clubs in charge. The leaders are Mrs. W. J. Bierrum Mrs. Roscoe Comfore Mrs. Bill Koeneke and Mrs. Byron Nay. Questionnaires from club members will guide afternoon discussions.
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Dillon
W. J. Bierrum
Roscoe Comfore
Bill Koeneke
Byron Nay
Better Homes
Music Club Sponsors Recital by Local Musicians
The Music Club acts as sponsor for a recital organized by the house committee of the house council. Attendees include Virginia Beel of Butte Florence LaCasse of Missoula Ann Hardy of Butte and Jean Ellsworth of Deer Lodge.
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Music Club
House Committee
House Council
Virginia Beel
Butte
Florence LaCasse
Missoula
Ann Hardy
Jean Ellsworth
Deer‘ Lodge
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Dillon Council
Water Fund
Eeeeenee
Nevecsuenes
Labor
Harold Patrick
SAS
Cemetery Water Users Irrigation Co
New Ecusaeteceeen
Weetaenene
Dart Hardware & Implement Co
Vigilante Electric
E. Luebben
Hesees
Robert Quackenbush
Pan
Pee Etnemenee Ee Cesererssneranes
Ferenep Een Anpecen
Ban
Loren Demand
Wesley Rhodes
John Troupe
Pfc
Charles Miller
Fort Knox, Ky
Mrs
Maynard Miller
Jimmy Farrell
U. S. Merchant Marine
Tarawa
Sam Conklin
S. 2
U. S. Maritime Service
California
Claude C. Freeman
Aleutians
Camp Pickett
Pickett
Pvt
Max Alley
Camp Hauze
Texas
Bill Ballard
Camp Campbell, Ky
Charlotte Ballard
William Straugh
U. S. Navy
Navy
St. Mary’s College
Ed Jensen
Moore Field
Margaret Jensen
Nellie
Edwin Anderson
United States Army Air Corps
John Anderson
Clark Huntley
Big Hole
Air Transport Command
India
North Africa
Army
Earl Walker
T/5 Corp
George E. Walker
Delmont Walker
Seymour Walker
Mmom 2
Seymour
South Pacific
Corp
George
San Francisco
Delmont
Lad
NTS
Selman Fieild
Monroe
Clarence E. Sorenson
Btry A
54Th Aart Bn
Fort Bliss
P. J. Lovell CO
el Centro
Cal
Harold M. Warner
Kentucky Avenue
Sergeant Warner
Ralph Liggett
Stella Murray
Sally
Montana Power Company
Beaverhead
Robert Funk
Minnesota Woolen Company
Bill George
Rife St
Mont
First National Bank
Northwen Bancorporedien
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