Death claims B L Forsyth Friday night
Burnell L. Forsyth 86 died Friday night at a Butte hospital after a brief illness. He lived in Dillon the past three years with his wife Christine and was born February 10 1863 in Grand Rapids Michigan. Forsyth operated a Lakeview store and the Lakeview Monida stage line, held the mail contract, was an Elk for 29 years, observed their 48th wedding anniversary last October, and is survived by his wife five in laws two sisters and one brother in law. Funeral services were held Monday at Brundage chapel with Elks honors and interment at Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers were Leonard Flint Cecil Wetmore Robert Veitch William Gleed Joe Roe and William OConnor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnell L. Forsyth
Butte
Christine
Florence
Mr. Forsyth
Grand Rapids
Mich
Montana
Centennial Valley
Lakeview
Monida
Virginia City Lodge of Elks
Forsyths
Forsyth
J. H. Bray
Glen Decker
Scottsburg
Ore
Charles Larson
Leonard McWhorten
Fred Larson
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Annie Yost
Shelby
Nellie Davey
Waterloo
Ont
Canada
Tessie Wenz
Pasadena
Group 13 Selective Service County Consolidation
Selective Service plans to reduce Montana boards from 56 to fewer by forming group boards. Group 13 includes Beav erhead Silver Bow Madison Jefferson and Deer Lodge with office in Butte. Records move to group offices by May 27 1949 and registrar Igaret Thompson will handle registrations after that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Beaverhead
Silver Bow
Madison
Jefferson
Deer Lodge
Butte
Igaret Thompson
Pleasing Recital Presented Friday at Beaverhead High
Piano pupils of Hayess T Baxter performed a recital at the Beaverhead County High School auditorium last Friday night with a varied program of classic and popular selections. This Friday evening at 8 o'clock the annual recital features public school pupils of Mrs Baxter with many named participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayess
T. Baxter
Beaverhead County High School
Mrs. Baxter
Carla Andrus
Donna Andrus
Donnie Donovan
Harold Magnas
Yvonne Wenger
Richard Wenger
Frankie Williss
Janet Williss
Myrna McCarthy
Normie Wight
Hal Wight
Jean Flitton
Barbara Flitton
Betty Ann Robison
Carol Robison
Donna White
Mary Ellen White
James White
Billy Mitchell
Tommy Mitchell
Stephen Foster
Patricia Sneed
Joyce Sneed
Jeanette Watkins
David Ferris
Dolores Piazzola
Mary Redmond
Jean Davis
Carol Nelson
Lowell Nelson
Elizabeth Ann Orr
Mary Jo Rebish
Anna Ruth Petersen
Terry Mc
Freak Egg Lays Odd Twin Turkey Hen at Gransberg Ranch
A freak egg laid by a turkey hen at the Gransberg ranch north of the city draws interest from local poultry raisers. The egg appears to have two parts with one smaller section partially shelled, baffling observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Gransberg
Examiner to Publish Beaverhead County Farm Directory
H R Murphy of Great Falls starts compiling Beaverhead County Farm and Ranch directory to list all farmers and ranchers with up to date details. He will interview residents with help from county extension agent Henry Mikkelson to ensure accuracy and usefulness for locals and distant inquirers. Free copies will be sent to each...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Murphy
Great Falls
Beaverhead County
Henry Mikkelson
Murphy
Cacre
United States
County Advertisers Buy Additional Examiner Copies
A farmer and rancher in the county and each advertiser may purchase additional copies at the Examiner office.
Beaverhead High School publishes annual yearbook The Beaver
The Beaver, a 96 page Beaverhead county high school publication, arrives this week. It chronicles the past year with many photographs and is dedicated to Our Parents. Staff includes John Peterson editor in chief Raymond Simon assistant editor Virginia Irvine sponsor Bonnie Ann Martin activity editor Mary Beth Smith feature editor Sherrie Lugar co snapshot editor Dolores White business manager Dolores Davis co snapshot editor Jim Burt business manager assistant Betty Lou Lugar picture editor Kay Whitworth advertising manager Henry Richardson sports editor Bill Brown assistant advertising manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Dillon Examiner
John Peterson
Raymond Simon
Miss Virginia Irvine
Bonnie Ann Martin
Mary Beth Smith
Sherrie Lugar
Dolores White
Dolores Davis
Jim Burt
Betty Lou Lugar
Kay Whitworth
Henry Richardson
Bill Brown
Beaverhead County May 1949 Fire Season Declared
Beaverhead County Montana commissioners set a fire season from May 2 to October 31 1949 to prevent open fires on forest range and cropland. They approved bids for a diesel motor grader and a diesel crawler tractor and authorized signage and cooperation on various local infrastructure and safety matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Harry Helming
Norman Giles
Parke T. Scott
Margaret Thompson
Paul Temple
Brown’s Lake
John Ney
Gallagher Creek
Dillon- Armstead
Reichle P.T .A
Oregon
Reichle P.T. A
Montana National Guard
Armstead- Grant Road
Bannack
Grant-Bannack
Christine Opp
Giles
Board of Commissioners
Board of County
Legislative Assembly
Helming
Scott
Carl B. Kennedy
Beaverhead High Plans 1949 Graduation and Baccalaureate
Beav erhead County High School will hold baccalaureate services May 22 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium with the school orchestra directed by Joseph R Smith performing Mendelssohn and leading the service The Rev Fr Timothy Cliff will give the invocation and the Cathedral Bell vocal trio will perform The Rev R M Johnstone will give a scripture reading and Rev H C Hjortholm will preach on The Gospel s Relevancy in the Prevailing Situation Commencement exercises will be held May 26 at 8 p m with 44 seniors receiving diplomas The program includes pro cessional War March of the Priests invocation by Rev Lewis D Smith class activities various awards including science geometry and music cups and a commencement address by Dillon attorney Don Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
D. L. Johnson
Joseph R. Smith
Mendelssohn
Timothy Cliff
Pat Sanderford
Meidelssohn
Lewis D. Smith
Raymond Simon
Rose Marye
A. W. Golde
Charles Hendren
Pup
Hewitt Martinell
John Peterson
Leonard Schulz
County High School Board
Mary Smith
Smith
a _ne
Don Smith
Dillon
Martha J. Malicote Dies at 86 in Idaho Ranch Home
Mrs. Martha Jane Malicote 86 died last Sunday at her son William Malicote’s ranch. A Tennessee native and Idaho pioneer, she spent most of her life in Idaho and lived in the county with her son for five years. Surviving: four daughters, two brothers, a sister, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren. She was a Methodist. Body at Brundage funeral home and forwarded to Weiser, Idaho for funeral services and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jane Malicote
William Malicote
Dell
Tennessee
Malicote
Idaho
Arthur Pellaux
Weiser
T. F. Newberry
Beaverhead High Band Orchestra Presents Annual Concert
The Beaverhead county high school band and orchestra under Joseph R. Smith performed a varied program at the school auditorium on Tuesday night to a large crowd despite bad weather. The ensemble featured Kay Whitworth Katheryn Cardinale Sam Davis Ray Simon Billie Lessey Jack Martinell Ray Giudici Bill Thomas Scotty Stubban Beverly Bough Marion Camp Bonnie Ann Martin Eve Eliel Glenna Goodfellow Nora Jean French Renette Kenison Bob Davis Dolores Davis Joanne Arbour Bernard Holloran John Lanner Betty Jo Poole Bernadine Rebich Jim Martinell Bob Smith Ray Davis Walter Featherly Dan Scott and Pat Sanderford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Joseph R. Smith
Kay Whitworth
Katheryn Cardinale
Sam Davis
Ray Simon
Billie Lessey
Jack Martinell
Ray Giudici
Bill Thomas
Scotty Stubban
Beverly Bough
Marion Camp
Bonnie Ann Martin
Eve
Rotary Club Shows 1948 World Series Film
Dillon Rotary meeting featured a moving picture of the 1948 World Series. Coach William Straugh chaired, with Ralph Stowell announcing next week’s vocal and pupil musical numbers. John McMahon led Western Montana College of Education in track with one win two seconds and a fourth. Prof. W. J. Bierrum noted upcoming baccalaureate services. Guests included Ronnie Orman and Stuart Schefke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Straugh
Dillon Rotary Club
Ralph Stowell
Peggy Lou Sutherland
Bernice Sargent
Straugh
Bozeman
Western Montana College of Education
John McMahon
W. J. Bierrum
Ronnie Orman
Stuart Schefke
Dillon Club Fails to Regain Telegraphed Trap laurels
Final Sunday telegraphic shoot reports Dillon Gun club scoring 72. H Peterson E Cragholm and H Sneed each hit 24 of 25 at Helena. Cragholm nets 68 in doubles while R Smith posts 26. Other 25 thirds include Westergard Campbell Smith Boyer Jackson Mace Wester gard. Club to meet Wednesday at 6 for signs events this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Gun Club
Montana Standard
Salt Lake Tribune
H. Peterson
E. Cragholm
H. Sneed
Helena
P. Westergard
Bud Campbell
Russ Smith
C. Boyer
Fisherman Fined in Out of Season Catch Case
Lorense Knudsen pleaded guilty in the justice court to fishing out of season in the Big Hole basin. Judge George E. Baker fined him 27.50 dollars, which he paid. Deputy Game Warden Bill Datten brought him to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorense Knudsen
Justice Court
Big Hole
George E. Baker
Daten
Emuty
Bill
Plaque to Honor County War Dead at Baptist Church
A memorial plaque for county war dead seeks funds rising from $60 to about $200 with Dillon lodge’s $50 boost. The church plans a carillon broadcasting system in the bell tower, estimated around $1,500, to air chimes and sermons citywide as a lasting tribute to young men who died for American democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New First Baptist Church
E. H. Cantrell
Dillon Lodge
Baptist Church
Opening of Beaverhead County fishing season set for Sunday
Beaverhead county anglers gear up for the season opener next Sunday with hopes for fair weather and clear waters. Sporting goods dealers report brisk sales as regulations outline open periods for lakes and streams, including limits on near Divide dam and seasonal dates for Elk and Brown's lakes and Red Rock tributaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Sporting Goods
Divide Dam
Elk and
Brown's Lakes
Red Rock Lakes
Charge of Knifing Lands Man in Jail
William Waite was arraigned in the justice court Tuesday afternoon on a charge of drawing and wielding a knife in a local bar last Sunday night. He inflicted a flesh wound on William Maddox. A preliminary hearing was set for Friday by Judge W. M. Stone. Waite was arrested after the altercation by Warren Stone of the Dillon police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Waite
Justice Court
William Maddox
W. M. Stone
Waite
Warren Stone
Dillon
Popularity Contest Winners Named at Local High School
Dolores Davis won first place in the girls division and Bill Tash took the boys title in a popularity contest conducted this month by D and L Jewelers. Both received a Calvert wrist watch as prizes amid a closely contested, popular event with many candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Davis
Bill Tash
D and L Jewelers
Art Institute attendees visit Montana towns
The first Montana Institute of Arts meeting in Great Falls attracted President Rush Jordan and members Mrs. Mary B. Emerick Miss Genevieve Albertson and Miss Georgia Mathews of Western Montana CE Mr Emerick joined the group The president also visited high schools in Twin Bridges Sheridan Virginia City Ennis Three Forks Harrison Willow Whitehall and more last week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ART Institute
Montana Institute of Arts
Great Falls
Rush Jordan
Mary B. Emerick
Genevieve Albertson
Georgia Mathews
Western
Montana
C.E
Emerick
Jordan
Twin Bridges
Sheridan
Virginia City
Ennis
Three Forks
Harrison
Willow Whitehall
Butte
Barrett Hospital Fund Drive Shows Early Promising Start
Frank Madden reports Beaverhead County residents have contributed 4370 dollars in the first two weeks of the Barrett Hospital expansion drive. The effort seeks 50000 dollars and will publish weekly results. Donations are un solicited and will be listed on a plaque inside the building. Walter Foster and George Harrison assist as committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Madden
Barrett Hospital
Madden
Beaverhead County
Board of Trustees
Tee
Walter Foster
George Harrison
Dillon
Army Reservists to Meet Tonight for Training Credits
The Army Organized Reserve Corps holds a meeting tonight at 8 in the city hall council room per Capt. William R. Burn. With six weeks left in the fiscal year, reservists are urged to attend to earn training credits and retirement points. tonight’s session will be a pay period for unit assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Organized Reserve Corps
City Hall
William R. Burn
ORC
Burn
Kiwanis Ladies Night in Dillon Planned Entertainment
Dillon Kiwanis entertained their ladies with a dinner and program at Pipe Organ Lodge last Saturday. Earl Lay Irish baritone and emcee and Famous OConnor magician and mentalist presented the show after a repast, followed by dancing to Bernice Sargent's music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Kiwanis Club
Earl Lay
O'Connor
Bernice Sargent
Old-Time Beaverhead Resident William McDonald Dies
William McDonald 77 of Beaverhead county died at the county hospital last Wednesday night after several days plus. Born August 3 1871 in Sisterville West Virginia he came west in the early 1900s and worked as a ranch laborer in the region. No relatives identified funeral held Friday from the Brundage home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McDonald
Beaverhead County
Sisterville
W. Va
Brundage
Spring Clinic Set at St James for May 27
A spring clinic for crippled children will be held at St James Hospital in Butte on the afternoon of May 27. It serves patients from Beaverhead and adjoining counties, with appointments through Mrs Ruth Massie county nurse at the county clerk and recorder’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
St. James Hospital
Butte
Ruth Massie
Massie
Masonic Welfare Group to Meet in Pony Barracks
The 34th meeting of the Vigilante Masonic Welfare association will be held Tuesday evening May 31 in Pony preceded by a 6 30 dinner. Member lodges include Virginia City Jefferson Whitehall Sheridan Twin Bridges Pony Three Forks Dillon and Jefferson Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigilante Masonic Welfare Association
Pony
Wm. Ray Kohls
Virginia City
Jeffers
Whitehall
Sheridan
Twin Bridges
Three Forks
Dillon
Jefferson Island
Auxiliary Visit Promises Social and Initiation Event
Department President of Auxiliary to Visit Hot Springs Lela Gore will visit the local auxiliary Saturday night May 21. A special meeting at 8 o'clock in the L.O.O.F. hall features demonstrated work and a social session. Initiation candidates include Mrs. Harry Jensen Mrs. Stewart Burwell Mrs. Wilhelm Jensen and Mrs. R. S. Quackenbush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Gore
Hot Springs
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
F. Hall
Rut Smith
Harry Jensen
Stewart Burwell
Wilhelm Jensen
R. S. Quackenbush
Howard Lloyd
Howard Rundle
John Wener, Jr
Rainfall Lifts Beaverhead County Crops and Ranges
Rainfall welcomed by ranchers in Beaverhead County after a week of moisture. L S Osborne, weather observer at Western Montana College of Education, records nearly two inches. Crops and ranges benefited by timely showers after a long dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
L. S. Osborne
Western Montana College of Education
Births and admissions list from Barret Hospital
Births announced for May 10 12 and 13 plus two girls born May 18 to multiple parents. Admittances include Arthur Woods Jackson Aston Sprague Frances Rapp Julius Cannon. Dismissals list many names from Leadore Armstead Cameron Reichle Dell and Reichle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Cannon
Alfred Rosinvah
Leadore
Harold Burdette
Stella McInnis
Jean Axe
Lucy Banning
Dewey Ward
Joseph Kruljac
Walter Scott
Armstead
George Heikkila
Harry Williams
Dale Robinson
Cameron
George Waismer
Edward Carpita
Henry Shafer
Joseph Smith
Bernard Harkness
Dell
Fred Delys
Reichle
Murl Ryan
Signs of Life Campaign Promotes Traffic Sign Awareness
Montana Highway Patrol launches a June traffic safety drive titled Signs of Life under the statewide Operation Safety program. Supervisor E H England says signs, signals and pavement markings are installed after engineers study and aim to reduce traffic fatalities. He urges strict observance, noting recognizable shapes and legible letters, and compares ignoring signs to driving with head under the dashboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Highway Patrol
E. H. England
National Safety Council
England
V F W Meeting Tonight At Local Hall
Lloyd Whipple post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at 8 p.m. in the I.O.O.F. hall. Members are asked to attend as movies will be shown and an initiation is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
Lloyd Whipple
Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars
C.F
Alcmbrae
John T. Rice Reported Killed En Route to Texas Home
John T. Rice, grand master of the grand encampment of Knights Templar, was killed en route to a Texas home last Monday. The incident details remain unclear as investigators review the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Rice
Knights Templar
Texas
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B. L. Forsyth
Examiner Will
County Farm Directory
High School Annual
Board
Martha J. Malicote
Dillon Kiwanians
St. James
Department
Auxiliary
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