Local Selective Service Draft Classifications Listed
Classifications made by the local selective service board yesterday list numerous registrants including Al Zygmunt Kempenski Boyd Berlin Gordon Jack William Bobinac Vern Clifford Burke Chester Wright Buckingham Harvey William Kelly and many others. The report also notes 2A and 2B designations and highlights WAVES Ensign Isabel Brenner of Grant and other service updates from Montana Idaho and California with notices of training promotions and military postings.
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Local Selective Service Board
al Zygmunt Kempenski
Boyd Berlin Gordon
Jack William Bobinac
Vern Clifford Burke
Chester Wright Buckingham
Harvey William Kelly
Gil Joseph Dangelo
Nels John Eiden
Carl Clifford Jacobson
William Frank Bryan
Daniel Earl Henneberry
Warren Wadsworth
William Ralph Pilgrim
Michael Ernest Nettik
Phillip John Lovell
Alena Dominic Pertile
Asa Kempton Mecham
Jennings Lewis Mayland
Ralph Floyd Davis
Amos Lewis Wright
Darrell Thomas Gleed
Carl Levant Claveson
Roscoe Fay
Carl Kenneth Shafer
James Ferdinand Scofield
Lawrence Clifford Peterson
Claude Henry Brown
Charles Gosta Miller
Myron Ray Rammell
Fredrick Julius Hartwig
Edward Wenger
Victor Andrew Cushman
Burnice George Farrell
Enlistment Drive in Beaverhead Seeks WAC Recruits
Mrs. T. E. Gilbert chairs Beaverhead county in the Montana all state WAC program. A prize essay contest runs to Nov. 13 on Why I Would Like to Be a WAC with 100 words. Prizes include war bonds and war stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Gilbert
Beaverhead County
Montana
Frank A. Hazelbaker
S. E. Davis
George M. Gosman
Hiram W. Rodgers
Waldron W. Roger
Gilbert
Beaverhead
WAC
Montana Power Company
Dillon Implement Company
Bond Grocery Company
Eliel’s
Junior Red Cross Drive Under Way in Dillon and Lima
A drive for Junior Red Cross enrollment in the Dillon and Lima schools runs until November 15 after a meeting of Red Cross officers and school representatives. Miss Margaret Sweeney is named county Junior Red Cross chairman. Classes in art domestic science manual training shop and handicraft produce items sent to convalescent hospitals for armed forces members.
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Dillon
Lima
Red Cross
School Lunch Program Start Hindered by District Budget
Supt. O Kay Moe states Montana laws block direct school state meals contracts with the federal agency. Education board has no budget for lunch programs and cannot be reimbursed. only civic groups may sponsor such arrangements under current rules. The superintendent may still pursue sponsorship with community groups if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Kay Moe
State Department
Helena
Board of Education
Montana
P.T.A
Pheasants Are Wary Birds Says Hunters
Hunters report opening of pheasant and partridge seasons with few first day limits as wary birds hide in brush or watch from fields. Despite scarcity, hunters anticipate a full month to reach early game. Northern duck flights and geese sightings noted near Dillon with a nocturnal circling flare.
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Great Falls
Dillon
Madison County Forum Suspends For the Duration
The Madison County Forum of Sheridan suspends publication for the war duration. Limited remaining capacity will focus on Virginia City Madisonian continuity while the Virginia City plant closes, though the office stays open.
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Madison County Forum
Sheridan
Madison County
Virginia City
Madisonian
Montana
Forum
Beaver Grid Squad Secures Fourth Straight Win
Beaver High's grid team extended its season win streak to four with a 12 7 halftime lead and a late score by Boka on a six yard run. Dillon fumbled on fourth down as the Saints battled to the end, with Charlie Davis delivering Dillon’s first TD. Pierce added the extra point after a 65 yard march in the second period. The Beavers close the season with Armistice Day game featuring Dillon and Anaconda.
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Eld Saat
County Tech
Adgels
Acta
Anaconda Cen
Saints
Beavers
Dillon
Charlie Davis
Boka
Faekee
Pierce
Evelyn Rimel heads Dillon seal sale to fund tuberculosis fight
Evelyn Rimel was named chairman of Dillon's Christmas Seal Sale to support Montana's 1943 tuberculosis battle. The campaign, led by Mrs. Willey of the Shakespeare club, aims to fund expanded testing and x rays for youths, with draft rejects re-examined and families screened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Rimel
Montana
Willey
Dillon Shakespeare Club
Tuberculosis Rimes
United States
Montana Tuberculosis Association
Montana Farm-Ranch Scrap Blitz Aims to Fill War Needs
Statewide drive urges Montana farms and ranches to donate scrap iron and steel to produce helmets tanks bombs guns planes and ships. Local salvage committees and officials coordinate efforts with zero days set for November 27 and 28 demanding all scrap be in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Dillon Elks Welcoming Zone Chief In Dillon
LeRoy Schmidt of Butte and district deputy grand exalted ruler of Montana West BPO Elks will visit Dillon lodge 1554 at a special Friday meeting at the Odd Fellows hall. Regular meeting date moved to Friday to accommodate the grand lodge officer. a class of candidates will be initiated and a program planned with refreshments after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
West
Dillon Lodge
LeRoy Schmidt
Butte
Montana West
B.P.O. Elks
Odd Fellows Hall
William Lloyd
Carl Anderson
George Heikkila
P.E.R. Homer Faust
Twin Bridges 4-H Record Contest Winner Named
Pauline Bunting announced state 4-H record contest winners at Montana State college. Six winners earn trips to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Billie J. Dilllet of Twin Bridges, Madison County, won the meat animal contest and will receive a $50 gold watch plus a congress trip if he becomes sectional winner.
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Bozeman
Pauline Bunting
Montana State College
Chicago
Billie J. Dillet
Twin Bridges
Madison County
Beaverhead Tax Notices Mailed for Real Estate and Personal Taxes
Beaverhead county taxpayers received 3,214 notices this week with first half real estate due by Nov 30 and full personal tax payments. The total billed amount is 316,674.51, per County Treasurer Evelyn Lloyd, with early payments higher than average but only modest progress on the overall amount. Defaulter list shrinking. county expects to maintain the low level despite higher wartime costs.
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Beaverhead County
Co. Treas
Evelyn Lloyd
Beaverhead
Efort
Poindexter and party depart for Rochester Minnesota
Dr. F M Poindexter with McCarty and Lew B ge Monte Melton left Monday for Rochester Minnesota to seek medical treatment or visit a related engagement.
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F. M. Poindexter
McCarty
Lew
Ge Monte ‘Melton
Rochester
Minn
Observance of Armistice Day Plans in Dillon
Dillon prepares for Armistice Day with a 2:45 pm football game between Beaverhead County High School and Park County High of Livingston at the fairgrounds. The event, also featuring an Armistice Day dance, is led by the Citizens' committee with Legion support._classes dismissed for the afternoon. Metlen hotel hosts a 6:30 Legion meeting and Dutch lunch. Nellie Poole's orchestra provides dance music at City Hall Auditorium.
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Dillon
Beaverhead County High School
Park County High
Livingston
Fairgrounds
Beavers
Citizens’ Committee
George Gosman
Frank Anangst
American Legion
Jay V. McCarthy
QO. K. Moe
Luther Smith
D. W. Paddock
C. M. Casterline
Emil Conger
D. WL. Johnson
Beaver
Butte Central
Frank Little
Beaverhead High
Montana
Legion
Metlen
City Hall
Gueste
Nellie
Little Poole
Number Four Ration Books Released in Beaverhead County
Number four ration books distributed in Beaverhead county last week with 3703 released in Dillon Armstead and Reichle. Registration for ration book No. 2 saw 3816 applications in the same area with Dillon registrations at Bagley school.
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Dillon Armstead
Reichle
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Armstead
Sane
Bagley School
Mesdames
S. E. Davis
T. Lee McCracken
John Wolfe
Ottillie Brauer
Anne Feley
Melissa Minger
Dillon stores to close for Armistice Day
Dillon stores and professional offices will be closed on Armistice day November 11, while city schools stay open. High school classes will be suspended that afternoon so students can attend the Dillon Livingston football game.
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Dillon
Cit
Hig
Dillon-Livingston
Halloween Parties Are Distinct Success
Mrs. R. A. Long, mother of Mrs. Edna Blackburn and Rev. L. Belle Long, pastor of the First Baptist church, died Sunday morning at her home in Library, Pa. She was 83. Death was due to a heart attack. Miss Long had been with her mother for the past two months, and Mrs. Blackburn left for Pennsylvania Sunday.
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R. A. Long
Edna Blackburn
L. Belle Long
First Baptist Church
Library
Miss Long
Aviation From the Civilian Viewpoint Delights Dillon Rotary
Dr. H. L. Casebeer of Butte spoke at the Dillon Rotary dinner on aviation from a civilian angle. He urged communities to build large airport facilities for postwar advantages and noted air mail growth. The talk praised the helicopter’s potential despite current flight challenges and emphasized fitness and health as prerequisites for pilots.
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H. L. Casebeer
Butte
Dillon Rotary Club
Casebeer
Dillon Hosts Three Halloween Parties for Youth and Community
Dillon held three Halloween events for children and teens Saturday night. Primary pupils attended a party at the primary building with many parents present. Bagley students marched to city hall for a near full attendance parade led by the grade school band. High school staged the Girls' club formal in a harvest themed gym with Dan Boka and Hayes Baxter's orchestra providing music. Refreshments included coffee doughnuts popcorn balls candy and kolache.
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Dillon
Bagley
City Hall
Rgym
Dan Boka
Erma Lou Warner
Dorothianne Boka
Jewel Wolf
Bob Stanchfield
Dee Smith
Jane Millikin
Alice Davis
Hayes] Baxter
Tests Scheduled for Army and Navy Programs at High School
The second qualifying test for the Army Specialized Training program and Navy College Program V-12 will be given in Room 113 at Beaverhead County High School next Tuesday at 9 o'clock. Candidates must report to the high school at 8:30. Principal D L Johnson announces details and where to obtain information.
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Beaverhead County
Prin. D. L. Johnson
Prin. Johnson
Simon P Grim Dies After Illness in Dillon
Simon P Grim 56 a Dillon resident for four years died Monday night after a long illness. He was born April 25 1887 in Laurin and spent most of his life in Butte working in mines. He served in World War I and was honorably discharged as a corporal. Survived by wife Jessie Grim two sisters Rose Gilligan Dora Sweeney and Mary Thomas brother Oscar plus four stepchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday Brund chapel with Rev Timothy Clifford of St Rose church and American Legion assisted burial in Mountain View cemetery American Legion plot.
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Simon P. Grim
Dillon
Galen
Laurin
Aus
Butte
Jessie Grim
Rose Gilligan
Dora Sweeney
Gornia
Guy Higgins
Fat
Mary Thomas
Kane
Oscar
Califo
Brund Chapel
Timothy Clifford
St. Rose Church
American Legion
Mountain View Cemetery
Beaverhead County Drives for National War Fund Goal
Beaverhead county joins a nationwide National War Fund drive aiming for a 5000 dollar quota to support USO and 17 relief organizations. Local leaders include Mrs. W H Stephan Dillon campaign chair and Miss Margaret Sweeney rural county head. E E Hazel Dillon district chair with Rev Calvin Logan Beaverhead chair. Sweeney is county secretary and J W Rees treasurer. Campaign runs through November with optimism of surpassing the goal.
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Beaverhead County
National War Fund, Inc
USO
W. H. Stephan
Dillon
Margaret Sweeney
E. E. Hazel
Beaverhead
Madison
Calvin Logan
J. W. Rees
Pedersen Couple Relocate from Beaverhead to Hamilton
Mr and Mrs Hans Pedersen long time Beaverhead county ranchers move to Hamilton to establish their new residence. They are noted as prominent local figures with past farming and ranching ties in the region.
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Hamilton
Hans Pedersen
Beaverhead County
Local inspectors warn against shipping cattle without inspection
Sheriff John Troupe and state stock inspector D W Erwin warn stockmen not to ship cattle from the county without a proper local inspection. No cattle may be shipped by truck or train without inspection at the shipping point. Fines from 50 to 500 dollars and up to six months in jail are provided for infractions.
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John Troupe
D. W. Erwin
Vada
Beaverhead
Madison
Sage of Dillon Mysteriously Vanishes While Hunting
An incoherent note describes a Dillon area incident where a man named Dillon, referred to as the sage, disappeared during a hunting trip in the Solegrees area, with unclear timeline and details.
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Sage of
Dillon
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Isabel W. Brenner
Grant
Naval School (Communications
South Hadley
Mass
Montana State University
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
C. P. Brenner
Joe Bacon
Frank Bacon
Wisdom
Armed Service
Yale University
New Haven
Jackson
Richard Sheppard
Sanford Sheppard
Jacksonville
Fla
Clovis
New Mexico
Meryle Ryan
Ben Ryan
South Pacific
Hammont Hospital
Modesto
Calif
Names Committee On Campaign
County
Junior Red Cross
Seal Sale
Dillon Elks
WILE
Lodge
Twin Bridges Bay
Alice
Pennsylvania City
Rotary Meet
Gaen
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