State Office Report Highlights Beaverhead County Employment Role
Beaverhead board hears that state unemployment figures show local office activity with 5 510 contacts in early 1947 and 1946 total claim values. Comparison with Madison County notes higher compensation in Madison and benefits tied to itinerant vs local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverheadounty
Mgr
George R. Baker
Barclay Craigead
Molison
Rom Butte
Bozeman
Baker
Beaverhead
Madison
Madison County
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Busi
VFW Auxiliary President Makes Official Visit to Two Units
Mrs. Helen Kelly of Kalispell Montana department president of Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliaries paid an official visit to Beaverhead county units at a joint meeting of Lloyd Whipple post Dillon and Erwin Paul post Lima. She outlined plans for national youth programs and hospital work while Lima unit members hosted and presented gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kelly
Kalispell
Montana
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Beaverhead County
Lloyd Whipplepost
Dillon
Erwin Paul Post
Lima
Helen Raddatz
Kelly
F.W
United States
Ruth Smith
Ida Shroeder
Camas Nelson
Jean Wenger
Janet Henneberry
John Lanner
Smith
Odd Fellows
Bulldogs Clinch Football Title With Carroll Win
Normal College Bulldogs defeat Carroll 14 0 at Helena to seize the Montana College conference championship. The win completes Normal’s best season, posting 225 yards from scrimmage to Carroll’s 119 and earning 13 first downs to eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Straugh
Normal College
Bulldogs
Helena
Normal
Helena Hilltoppers
J. Hunthausen
Bulldog
Carroll
Fey
McDonald
Tash
Noel Hubber
Saints
Montana College
The
Mines
Ays
Local woman dies after cerebral hemorrhage in Barretts Station
Mrs. Alice Underwood of Barretts Station died at Barrett hospital about noon the day after she was found unconscious by her husband on Wednesday. She had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and was in good health earlier that morning. Born January 16, 1890 in Brigham City Utah, she married Frank Underwood on June 2 1909. The couple lived in Spencer Idaho before moving to Barretts Station in 1942. Surviving are her husband one son four sons in law four daughters in law eleven grandchildren and numerous relatives. Funeral services were held at the Brundage chapel under L D S church auspices with interment at Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Underwood
Barrett’s Station
Barrett Hospital
Underwood
Brigham City
Utah
England
Ace Nelson
Archer
Charles Massengale
Springfield Ore
Wilbert Archer
Dubois
Idaho
A. J. Guidie
Butte
L.D.S. Church
Brundage Chapel
Mountain View
Elks Drum Corps Visit Virginia City Lodge
Elks drum and bugle corps braved a snow storm to visit the Virginia City lodge for the official visit of District Deputy F. J. O'Donnell. Leo Musberger praised the Dillon drum corps founded in 1929 and its national and state honors while plans were discussed for the lodge’s fiftieth charter anniversary to be observed next January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Virginia City Lodge
F. J. O’donnell
Leo Musberger
The
Elks Association
Butte
Frank Venable
Musberger
Dillon
Virginia City
Dillon Elks
Madison County Order
Dillon Lodge
County Bridge Sold After Bid Tender by Dillon Contractor
During the regular county commissioners session on Tuesday bids were opened for the sale of the Van Camp bridge over Beaverhead River south of Dillon. The board accepted C Gosta Miller's bid at three cents per pound for I beams and one and three quarters cents per pound for the remaining steel of the old structure.
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Regulr
County Commissioners
van Camp
Beaverhead River
C. Gosta Miller
Dillon
County Assessor Speaks on Taxation at Rotary
Dillon Rotary hears Sylvester Meade county assessor explain why taxes rise. He cites higher prices and a drop in county valuations as factors driving higher rates while noting efficient county offices and little waste.
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Rotary
Ralph McFadden
Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus
Sparky MeBarth
Parke T. Scott
Armstead
C. A. Bottalfson
Idaho
Fred Honeychurch
Dillon
Fred Bridenstine
Norman L. Ovitt
Sylvester Meade
Montana
Girl Scouts Honor Court of Awards at City Hall
Girl Scouts presented a court of awards during National Girl Scout week at the city hall auditorium last Saturday evening. A program of songs and games was led by Mrs Vic Camp and badges for completed Scouting projects were presented by Mrs Frank Watkins Mrs George Williss and Miss Gladys Forester.
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Dillon
City Hall
Vic Camp
Frank Watkins
George Williss
Gladys Forester
John Butala Dies of Heart Attack at 80
John Butala 80, of Dillon, died at home from a sudden heart attack. Born in Austria February 15, 1867, he lived in Dillon about 60 years and was a ranch owner south of town retired 15 years ago. Surviving are seven children, 15 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and relatives. Rosary Wednesday at Brundage chapel, funeral Thursday at St. Rose church.
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John Butala
Barnett Avenue
George
Austria
United States
Butte
Dillon
Adolph Kruljac
St. Rose Catholic Church
Margaret Butala
Joe Butala
Hannah Hubbard
Bill Smith
Margaret McGeehee
John Haig
Seattle
Brundage Chapel
St. Rose Church
Timothy Clifford
Religious Census Begins In Dillon Citywide Drive
A religious census started this week in Dillon after a Monday meeting at St James rectory. Seven city districts will be visited with a standard form noting family size and religious faith. Churches involved include Baptist Methodist Episcopal Presbyterian L D S Lutheran and Assembly of God.
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St. James Rectory
Dillon
Baptist
Methodist
Episcopal
Presbyterian
L.D.S
Lutheran
Assembly of God
Delegates Describe Junior Red Cross Camp Experience
Beaverhead Red Cross chapter reports at a midweek meeting by junior members Mary Beth Smith and Dirk Larsen on their Junior Red Cross camp at Flathead Lake. The ten day program included instruction and interaction with youths from eighteen states and Canada. Delegates plan to speak at the high school and discuss a membership drive, with a Great Falls general meeting set for November 20 and 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Lenore McCollum
Ronald Orman
Organization For the High School
Junior Red Cross
Great Falls
Eliel Girl Born in Pasadena to Jackson Couple
A daughter born last Sunday in Pasadena California to Mr and Mrs John Eliel of Jackson. She has been named Lee. Mrs Eliel is the former Jill Hirschy of Jackson.
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Pasadena
Calif
John Eliel
Jackson
Lee
Eliel
Jill Hirschy
Stores to Close On Armistice Day
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce announces all Dition stores and offices will observe a holiday on Tuesday November 11 and stay closed. A patriotic program by the Beaverhead American Legion at 10 am at the high school auditorium is open to the public.
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Dition
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants Committee
Beaverhead Post
American Legion
Methodist Missionary To Speak Here Sunday
The Rev. Milton C. Davis, leading exponent of the goodwill policy, will address Grace Memorial Methodist Church on Sunday November 9 at 11 a.m. He recently returned from visits to Cuba and Brazil and will discuss The Missionary Opportunity in Latin America.
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Americas
Grace Memorial Methodist Church
Milton C. Davis
Cuba
Brazil
Latin Republics
Latin America
Prominent Ranchman of Community Summoned
Prominent Beaverhead ranchman Thomas H. Du Bois died Saturday after a heart condition led to his hospitalization last Wednesday. Born December 24, 1869 in Daratown New Jersey, he moved west in 1913, managed Beaverhead Ranch near Apex, built a large irrigated operation, won prizes at county and state fairs, served on the county draft board and Beaverhead fair board, and was a devoted Mason.
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Barrett Hospital
Thomas H. DuBois
Beaverhead County
Mr. DuBois
Dillon
Daratown
N. J
Beaverhead Ranch Company
Apex
Helena
Beaverhead
Dillon Lodge No. 16
A. F
Dillon Matron Claimed by Death Sunday
Rosa A. Peterson, longtime Dillon resident, was found dead at her home on Kentucky avenue Sunday morning after a long illness. Born August 26, 1861 in Winona Minnesota, she married Barney Peterson who preceded her in death. The family moved to Dillon in 1907. Survived by son John H Wisner daughter Mae Fisk of Pendleton Oregon a nephew and two nieces. Funeral arrangements unsettled.
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Rosa A. Peterson
Kentucky Avenue
John H. Wisner
Peterson
Winona
Minn
Barney Peterson
Dillon
Mae Fisk
Pendleton, Ore
Ranchers of Dell Gather for Meeting
The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce dinner in Dell brought ranchers and residents together to learn the organization's program. Ed Whitworth served as toastmaster as Albert Erickson, Lambert Eliel, W. W. Wetzel, O A Bergeson, Sen. George M. Gosman and others spoke on county roads, reclamation and community progress. About 40 attended the event last Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Lambert Eliel
Beaverhead County
W. W. Wetzel
O. A. Bergeson
Dillon
George M. Gosman
Joe G. White
P. J. Lovell
Bill Wyatt
Pascal Bimat
District Deputy O'Donnell visits Dillon Elks Lodge
F O Donnell district deputy for Montana visited Dillon Lodge No 1554 during a space meeting at the I O C F hall. Exalted Ruler Harry S Tash presided and C A Bottolfsen noted former Idaho governor attended. A class of candidates was initiated. O Donnell urged lodge participation in charity and emphasized Grand Lodge support for Boy Scouts to curb juvenile delinquency.
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Harry S. Tash
Frank Venable
Butte
Order
C. A. Bottolfsen
Idaho
O’donnell
Grand Lodge
Chester Downing Wins Livestock Exposition Trip
Chester Downing Beaverhead 4 H member won a free all expenses paid trip to the International Livestock exposition in Chicago November 29 to December after earning a purple ribbon in the baby beef exhibit at the Western Montana fat stock show in Missoula. He also won showmanship. Gene Hansen won two blue ribbons and a Hereford calf at Missoula and placed second in showmanship.
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Montana
Missoula
Chester Downing
Beaverhead 4-H
Chicago
H. Mikkelson
Gene Hansen
Hunter Ranch
Armistice Day Observances In Dillon Community
Armistice Day on November 11 will be observed with many veteran groups closing Dillon stores and offices. Lloyd Whipple Post VFW hosts a dance November 8 at City Hall Auditorium with Sargent's Orchestra, and a uniformed veterans dance follows at Eagles Hall hosted by the local Aerie. Beaverhead American Legion sponsors the Tuesday program with a 10 to 11 am patriotic observance at Beaverhead County High School, a moment of silence, and prayer. Legion open house at City Hall dugout and a potential afternoon football game are planned, with Legion Auxiliary aiding.
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Dillon
Retail Merchants Committee
Lloyd ‘Whipple Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars
City Hall
Sargent
Eagles Hall
Aerie
Beaverhead Post
The
American Legion
J. W. McCarthy
W. G. Gilbert, Jr
Wilber Squires
Beaverhead County High School
Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Ella Ford Dies at 87 in Dillon
Ella Ford 87 widow of Pennington Ford died at home on East Sebree Street after a lingering illness. Born August 1 1860 in Tainey County Missouri she lived in Dillon since 1914 and served as county treasurer. Survived by nine children including Roy P. Ford and Foster daughter Irene Fanatz 32 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from Brundage Chapel with Rev H M Hunter officiating.
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Ella Ford
East Sebree Street
Pennington Ford
Tainey County
Ford
Dian
Medist Church
Arthur Layton
Nia
Charles Ford
Clinton
Myrtle Lawrence
Gr N. Y
Cassie van Wi
McCracken Nominated for Rhodes Scholar by University
Montana University announced five students chosen to represent the school as Rhodes scholars candidates for the state committee meeting in Butte on December 10. Final interview in Spokane will select three competitors for the national meet. The university picks are Joseph McCracken Dillon Carle Oneil Kalispell Ralph Davidson Missoula Robert Wylder Havre and John Rolfson Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
J. Earl Miller
Montana University
Rhodes
Butte
Joseph McCracken
Dillon
Carle O'Neil
Kalispell
Ralph Davidson
Robert ‘Wylder
Havre
John Rolfson
Eee
Spokane
Dec
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V.F.W
Frank Underwood
Elks’ Corps
Girl Scouts
Beaverhead Valley
Mary Beth Smith
Dirk Larsen
Red Cross
Death Sunday
Dell
South Beaverhead
Order OF Elks
F. J. O'Donnell
F the Elks Lodge
Paul Temple
Boyd Quick
Wisdom
Ralph Huntley
Raymond Johnson
Clayton Huntley
Darwin Peterson
McCracken
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