Service Men and Veterans Notices From Dillon Area
Pvt. Eugene D Pettit now stationed in Ger many near Munich reports Germans plowing with one horse or cows and frequent begging. Paul Puyear discharged at Camp McCoy remains detained in hospital. Three reserve officers released from active duty list include William Straugh Chester Melton and Howard Smith. May 31 week registrants discharged include Navy Kambich Whiting Hoyrup McMannis and Army Cotter Snodgrass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene D. Pettit
George Pettit
Dillon
Geisenfeld
Germany
Munich
Pettit
Co. A
P. M
New York
Paul Puyear
Camp McCoy
Wis
Ruth Puyear
Local
Selective Service Board
William T. Straugh
Navy
Chester T. Melton
Harrisburg
Ark
Army
Howard M. Smith
Bozeman
William H. Fleming
Helena
James C. Kambich
Melrose
Burton W. Whiting
Phil L. Hoyrup
William J. McMannis
Rmy
William J. Cotter
Clare L. Snodgrass
Ascension Sunday Observance by St Elmo Commandery
Commander Matt Kay announces Ascension Sunday June 2 by St Elmo Commandery Knights Templar. Members assemble at the Masonic hall then proceed to St James Episcopal church for services led by Rev. Lewis D. Smith followed by a dinner in the Masonic hall for Knights and their ladies with Frank Tyre in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascension
St. Elmo Commandery
Knights Templar
Matt Kay
Masonic Hall
St. James Episcopal Church
Lewis D. Smith
Frank Tyre
Farm Bureau Planned by Jackson Ranchers and Families
Jackson residents gathered at the LOOF recreation hall to organize a local farm bureau unit. Chairman William Carroll outlined the need to organize for economic gains and future challenges, with H P Laurenz explaining bureau functions and Martin Jackson summarizing the Montana Stock Growers convention. A start-up group of signatories including Wendell Jardine, Martin Jackson, and others planned another meeting to elect officers and finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
William Carroll
H. P. Laurenz
Montana Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Martin Jackson
Montana Stock Growers Convention
Great Falls
The
Livestock Association
Wendell Jardine
Tom Clemon
John Jackson
Harry Lapham
Benny Johnson
Allen Dansie
John Neidt
Davis Couple Return Home After Visit
Mr and Mrs Richard A Davis left Friday for their home in Mariboro Massachusetts after spending two weeks at the home of Mrs Davis parents Mr and Mrs Richard Nelson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Davis
Mariboro
Mass
Child Lost Near Ranch Found Safe After Nightlong Search
A three year old girl wandered away from the Weldon Else ranch near Wisdom, Montana, during Thursday evening. Fifty neighbors joined a search that spread across the area and a beachsite mile and a half from the ranch yielded the unharmed child at 11 p.m. The parents recalled a nearby drowning tragedy as they reunited with their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisdom
Ole Hogeland
Weldon Else
Hogeland
Wise River
Mother of Dillon Man Claimed in Tacoma Funeral
Mrs. Agnes Drew former Bannack resident and mother of Clarence Holter of Dillon died after a lingering illness in Tacoma. Funeral services were held there after her son traveled from Dillon. Survived by Avon Drew husband two sons two daughters in law two sisters a brother and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Drew
Bannack
Clarence Holter
Dillon
Tacoma
Holter
Canada
Drew
Butte
Avon Drew
William Holter
Maria Johnson
Mary Pendergast
Seattle
William Burrough
Panama
Dillon Rainbow Girls Officers Installed in Dillon and Anaconda
Dillon lodge No. 1554 Elks sent 17 members and guests to Anaconda for the western district ritual test with Missoula winning and Dillon placing fourth. Rainbow Girls installed at the Masonic hall included Patricia Carrigan as worthy advisor and multiple officers into the Dillon assembly with installation conducted by Shirley Stocker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge
B.P
Virginia City Lodge
Frank Venable
Butte
Peter McBride
Anaconda
Montana West
Thénda Lodge
Wer
Dillon Assembly
Order of the Rainbow
Masonic Hall
Patricia Carrigan
Jean Lay
Dolly Paddock
Hope
Dorothy Tyre
Faith
Rose Marchesseau
Charity
Janet Curry
Verda Howard
Jean Hillstead
Carol Guidici
Peggy Ann Sutherland
Tanya Johnson
Mary Beth Smith
Janet Bridenstine
Barbara Boyer
Mary Ann White
Pat Myers
Winnibel McMannis
Kay ‘Whitworth
Fay Burrell
Dorothy Newnes
Shirley Stocker
Margot Luebregina Tovey
Beaverhead County Schools End Term With Class of 49
Beaverhead county schools wrapped up term as county superintendent Christine Opp announced. In Dillon, 49 eighth grade graduates received diplomas at Bagley school auditorium with Charles Henry delivering the address. Diplomas were conferred by Senator George M. Gosman and class presented by Superintendent O Kay Moe. Reverend J Thompson Baker gave the invocation and benediction. The school orchestra led the processional and recessional and performed two numbers under L A Gregory. Eighth grade girls sang two selections directed by Enda Moe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Christine Opp
Beaverhead
Dillon
Bagley School
Charles Henry
Montana State Normal College
George M. Gosman
Board of Education
O. Kay Moe
J. Thompson Baker
Presbyterian Church
L. A. Gregory
Enda Moe
Montana State Normal college summer term opens June 3
The summer term of Montana State Normal College begins next Monday, June 3, with registration from Saturday through Monday. Classes start Tuesday. Two sessions run June 3 to July 5 and July 8 to August 9, offering a complete course of study with a regular staff including Genevieve Albertson, Paul L. Anderson, Shelldon E. Davis, Mary Baker Emerick, Gladys Forester, Marjorie C. Hamer, Rush Jordan, J. Ford McBain, Ralph McFadden, Ole Kay Moe, Myrtle Savage, and William T. Straugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
Genevieve Albertson
Paul L. Anderson
Sheldon E. Davis
Mary Baker Emerick
Gladys Forester
Marjorie C. Hamer
Rush Jordan
J. Ford McBain
Ralph McFadden
Ole Kay Moe
Myrtle Savidge
William T. Straugh
Poppy Sale Netted by Beaverhead American Legion Auxiliary
Beaverhead unit of the American Legion auxiliary reports 185 dollars earned from its annual poppy sale last Saturday. Chairman Mrs. A S Johnson announced the result on Monday, with a large group of women and girls aiding the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Unit
Beaverhead
American Legion Auxiliary
A. S. Johnson
Johnson
Dee Patton
George Gosman
Paul Lacry
Ross Hill
Harvey Sorenson
Dave Stratford
Marcia Warner
Mary Beth Smith
Phyllis Harrison
Nancy Ann Peterson
Mildred Flickenger
Kathryn Jean Cardinale
Rose Mary Tyre
Karen Burrell
Janet Watkins
Dorothy Sorenson
Nora Jean French
Sandra
Bob McArthur
Elizabeth Brown
Janet Brown
Alice Lessie
Joan Bowen
Donald Donovan
Melrose Boy Injured In Accidental Shooting
Ralph L. Gaines, 17, of Melrose, is hospitalized at Barrett with a bullet wound in the left thigh from an accidental discharge of a .22 rifle while hunting near Melrose. Doctors deem the condition serious but not critical and say it is satisfactory as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph L. Gaines
Melrose
Barrett Hospital
Dillon
G. L. Routledge
Friends
Young Gaines
California
Beaverhead Farms Signs Ag Program in 1946 Conversion
Beaverhead County signs 178 farms to the agricultural conservation program with a county allotment of 45000 dollars. Practices include soil and water protection measures, drainage and irrigation improvements, and pasture seeding with Huntley mix. The 1946 farmland signed totals 489507 acres with 27228 cropland. Also notes Mr and Mrs Charles Fox of Dillon welcomed a son born at St James hospital in Butte last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Beaverhead
Huntley
Charles Fox
Dillon
St. James Hospital
Butte
Normal Commencement Is Held This Morning
Montana State college at Bozeman held its forty-ninth commencement with Dr. Ronald R. Renne as speaker on The Future of Our Montana. Diplomas were conferred by Pres. Sheldon E. Davis. several named graduates listed. The Sunday baccalaureate preceded the ceremony with President Davis delivering A World in Order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald R. Renne
Montana State College
Bozeman
Montana State Normal College
Montana
George Roscoe Adam
Butte
Janice Louise Fisher
Forsyth
Ann Jakovac Kearns
Dillon
Jessie V. Knox
Margaret Elizabeth Madeen
Hamilton
Elsie Marie Marcellus
Nell Stultz Martin
Puyallup
Wash
Dorothy Malena Simonsen
Victor
College
Davis
Beaverhead Felt Effects of Brief Rail Strike
Beaverhead county felt the two day railroad strike with mail and express delays and shipment backlogs. Post office moves created star routes between Butte Armstead and Armstead Idaho Falls to ease the crisis while buses continued operating and ranchers eyed shipping prospects after settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Post Office Department
Butte
Armstead
Idaho Falls
Two Deadlines Hit Bea verhead County Residents
Authorities warn that taxes and voter registration deadlines both hit Friday at 5 pm. County Treasurer Evelyn Lloyd notes second half payments due. Clerk C. W. Buckingham warns registration for the July 16 primary closes Friday. Discharged veterans should verify voting status. absent ballot voters remain registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Co. Treas
Evelyn Lloyd
C. W. Buckingham Warner
Montana Highway Bid Lifts For Dillon Twin Bridges Road
Bids on paving and oiling 6.5 miles of the Dillon Twin Bridges road will be considered by the Montana highway commission at a June 20 meeting. The route runs from Highway 91 north of Dillon to Nelson Lane with an estimated 70000 cost. Additional bids for grading and surfacing 4.4 miles of the Wisdom Divide highway will also be reviewed June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon-Twin Bridges
Montana Highway Commission
Commission
Dillon
Nelson Lane
No filings made here during week
Beaverhead County offices saw no new filings this week. Clerk W Buckingham reported the tally remains 12 candidates for county posts and three for township offices with only two Republican primary contests developing. Incumbents mostly seek renomination. no petitions for county superintendent or coroner. Registration closes Friday at 5 pm. filing deadline is June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
W. Buckingham
Claude Lay
Paul H. Temple
Martin ©. Jackson
Jackson
D. J. Stephens
Wisdom
Elementary teachers give vacation plans
Dillon public schools faculty finished the regular term last Friday. Local teachers plan Dillon vacations, while several will stay for MSNC attendance or summer school duties. Forester will lead primary summer school and Emerick will teach art classes at the college with O Kay Moe overseeing continued activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Public Schools
Dillon
Ballard
Phyllis Davis
Dorr
Emerick
Miss Davis
Orr
Nelson
Dillon Gun Club Gunners Score High in Butte Shoot
Dillon Gun club members, recent state postal shoot winners, excel at a Butte event hosted by the Butte Trap and Skeet club. In a 100 third singles, top gunners tied at 95 with R C Fetty winning the shoot off. Barrett 93 and Peterson 90 alongside others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Gun Club
Butte
Butte Trap and
R. C. Fetty
Jack Barrett
Herman Peterson
Russ Smith
Bud Campbell
John Jackson
Pete Westergard
Bill Jacobs
Charley Burgess
Barrett
Peterson
Wes of. Dill
Campbell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dillon Rainbow Girls
Dillon Elks
Legionnaires
American Legion
Mountain View Cemetery
Legion
B. A. Risley
Leonard Schulz
Patricia McFadden
Mai
R. R. Renne
Melrose Boy
Self
Beaverhead Farms
Highway Commission
Twin Bridges Road
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