College Faculty Members Attend State Meets
Several faculty members will attend professional meetings on November 14 and 15. O K Moe and Elena Slepcevichio head to Helena Friday morning for a Montana Health Education meeting on teacher training. Myrtle Savidge and Genevieve Albertson travel to Butte for the English Faculty meeting of the Greater University. About twenty representatives from six units are expected. Albertson serves as president. Savidge chairs a plays exchange committee and helps bring productions to Montana. J Ford McBain and William R. Pope will attend the Montana Chemical Society meeting in Butte Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Moe
Elena Slepcevichio
Helena
Montana Health Education
Myrtle Savidge
Genevieve Albertson
Butte
Miss Albertson
Miss Savidge
Gts
Montana
J. Ford McBain
William R. Pope
Science
American Chemical Society
Rocky Mountain Skis Association Vice President Visits Helena
T Lee McCracken, vice president of the Rocky Mountain Skis Association, traveled to Helena to attend a meeting of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Lee McCracken
Rocky Mountain Skis Association
Helena
Commissioners Purchase Trailer for Highway Use
Beaverhead County Montana board meets November 3 4 5 1947 in regular session. They advertise for bids for one truck cab and chassis for rural fire fighting equipment and open bids December 2 1947. A trailer bid is awarded to Westmont Tractor Co for a used 20 ton low bed trailer. Also reports on U S Employment Office activity and a retirement petition is received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Coms
Parke T. Scott
Fred L. Hirschy
Paul Stahl, Sr
C.W. Buckingham
C. Gosta Miller
Westmont Tractor Co
F.o.b
U. S
Madison County
Dillon
State Employees
Bulldogs and Ricks Battle to 6-6 Tie in Friday Fight
In a rugged clash at the Vigilante field, Rexburg’s Ricks College and Normal Bulldogs battled to a 6-6 tie. Both teams scored in the final half but failed extra points. Ricks led briefly in the third quarter after a series of line plays, then Normal’s Fey broke through on a ten yard run following a blocked punt. McDonald’s drop kicks remained off form as the Bulldogs, already conference champions, finished their season with three wins, one loss and two ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricks College of
Rexburg
Bulldogs
Viking
Ricks
Fey
McDonald
Wisdom Woman Elizabeth Capehart Dies in Butte
Mrs. Elizabeth Capehart aged 48 wife of Harold Capehart prominent Wisdom merchant died last Saturday afternoon in a Butte hospital after a year long illness. Native of the Big Hole basin she was active in Wisdom civic life and a longtime Eastern Star member. She is survived by her husband a son Stewart Capehart and daughter-in-law in Wisdom three grandchildren two brothers and sisters in law and other relatives. Funeral was held at the Wisdom Masonic hall with Rev. W H Bessire of Missoula officiating and interment in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth ‘Capehart
Harold Capehart
Wisdom
Butte
Wisdom Women’s Club
Eastern Star
Capehart
William H. Jardine
President Coolidge
University of Wichita
Wichita
Kansas
Stewart Capehart
Stewart, Jr
Candice
Elizabeth Capehart
Leonard Haggerty
Roy E. Murray
Walter Stewart
Arch Stewart
Hamilton
Masonic Hall
W. H. Bessire
Missoula
Clarence Helming
Harry Helming
Roy Oliver
Clark Huntley
John Miller
Funeral Rite for Rosa Peterson Held at Brundage Chapel
Funeral rites for the late Rosa Peterson were held last Friday afternoon at the Brundage chapel with Rev. Lewis D. Smith of St. James Episcopal church officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery at Mountain View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Peterson
Brundage Chapel
Lewis D. Smith
Episcopal Church
Mountain View
Tuberculosis Organization Formed Here in Dillon
A Beaverhead County tuberculosis and Health association was formed at a Dillon meeting in the council rooms. The Dillon Shakespeare club called the session to organize countywide seals sales for tuberculosis relief. Officers include President Mrs. Sheldon E. Davis and Secretary Mrs. John Hartwig with Dr. J. Thompson Baker as Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Tuberculosis and Health Association
City Thall
Dillon Shakespeare Club
Henrietta Crockett
Montana Tuberculosis Association
Christine Opp
Harry Jensen
Department of Public Welfare
Sam Ward
Red Cross Nursing
Lewis D. Smith
James
Shakespeare Club
Wisdom Woman's Club
Reichle Parent Teacher Association
Sheldon E. Davis
J. Thompson Baker
John Hartwig
Leslie Jones
Seal Sale
Salmonsen Faces Check Fraud Charge After Return
Sheriff Paul Temple returns from Tacoma with Glen Salmonsen who was arrested on a warrant from our county for issuing fictitious checks. Salmonsen allegedly cashed worthless checks over $300 in Dillon businesses before fleeing to the coast and being located via a girlfriend’s address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Temple
Tacoma
Wash
Glen Salmonsen
Sheriff's Office
Lmonsen
Dillon
Dillon Ski Tournament Sets Dates and Regional Meets
The Northern Rocky Mountain Ski association met in Helena with Dillon Ski Club representatives and Beaverhead high school delegates. Sanctioned events include Bear Canyon Bozeman Jan 3 4 and Dillon Jan 24 25 plus Whitefish Jan 31 Feb 1 and more across the state. Regional high school tryouts for Sun Valley finals to select three boys and two girls will be held January 18, with a January 11 school of instruction in Butte for ski jumping judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Rocky Mountain Ski Association
Montana Club
Helena
T. Lee McCracken
Dillon Ski Club
Dick McCracken
Fay Waldemar
Beaverhead County
McCracken
Anaconda
Bear Canyon
Bozeman
Belmont of
Elkhorn Hot Springs
Polaris
Dillon
Whitefish
Doug Smith
Bear
Larry VanAtta
Montana
American Legion
Sun Valley
Butte
Butala Funeral Rites Conducted
Funeral services for the late John Butala pioneer ranchman were held last Thursday morning at St. Rose Catholic church. Rev. Fr. Timothy Clifford celebrated requiem high mass. Interment followed in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers were Martin Markovich Marcus Staudahur John Zugel Pete Rebich Carl Bolich and Joe Mautz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Butala
St. Rose Catholic Church
Timothy Clifford
Mountain View Cemetery
Martin Markovich
Marcus Staudahur
John Zugel
Pete Rebich
Carl Bolich
Joe Mautz
Father of Dillon Lady Passes Away
Martin Ricks aged 66 died after a brief illness Thursday at Barrett hospital. He was the father of Mrs Bernard Whitworth of Dell and was well known locally. A native of Idaho, he taught in Pocatello public schools and is survived by another daughter Mrs Earl Scott and son Kenneth M. Ricks of Pocatello, plus brothers and sisters. The body was sent to Rexburg, Idaho, for burial after funeral services Saturday in Rexburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Ricks
Barrett Hospital
Bernard Whitworth
Dell
Idaho
Pocatello
Whitworth
Earl Scott
Kenneth .M. Ricks
Rexburg
Concert series planned for Dillon next year
Dillon music lovers approved forming a community concert series with three or more acts for 1948 49. Craig Hutchinson of New York City outlined talent sourcing while locals elected officers including T Lee McCracken president and Mrs O K Moe secretary and named a large board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Craig Hutchinson
New York City
T. Lee McCracken
Phillip Bond
J. M. Hunter
O. K. Moe
Harry Anderson
Past Masters Honored With Special Rite
Dillon Lodge No. 16 A F and A M honored past masters with a 6:30 banquet and third degree exemplification by past masters. Officers in the chairs included John T. Orr Wilber L. Squires P Meade Harris Opp Elmo Winn J C Fuller J W Rees Dale Tash Findlay Watson Bert Megquier A A Schroeder and Dr R D Curry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge No
A. F
A. M
John T. Orr
Wilber L. Squires
P. Meade
Harris Opp
Elmo Winn
J. C. Fuller
J. W. Rees
Dale Tash
Findlay Watson
Bert Megquier
A. A. Schroeder
R. D. Curry
Injured Woman in Lima Area Car Crash
Mrs. Rachel Jones of Monida was injured when a car driven by Leon Lewis of Provo Utah collided with a truck driven by Ralph Jones near Lima. Lewis posted 50 bond to appear before Judge Ford on November 20. Patrolman Wright cited a woman driver Elaine Stewart of Butte for concealing a flare at the wreck scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Lewis
Provo
Utah
Lima
Ralph Jones
Centennial Valley Ranch
Rachel Jones
Lewis
Judge Ford
Wright
Elaine Stewart
Butte
City Eyes $55,000 Bond for 450000 Gallon Reservoir
At a city council meeting the approval was given to issue a $55,000 bond to build a 450000 gallon reservoir west of the city to augment the Dillon water system. A special election within two months will decide the measure, with no tax increase expected as bonds are retired from water department earnings. The project would double storage capacity and ease years of water shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Leonard Schulz
Water Department
City Water Department
Rotary Talk Frames Japanese Internment For Dillon Audience
Albert Erickson chaired the Dillon Rotary Club meeting at the Andrus hotel. Dr. J. Richard Olson of the University of Minnesota discussed internment camps during wartime and warned against race prejudice. Bernice Bachelder spoke on One-tenth of One Per Cent highlighting Japanese relocation, education needs, and government policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Erickson
Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus
Ole Kay Moe
J. Richard Olson
University of Minnesota
Olson
Bernice Bachelder
United States
Rebekah Officer Visits Montana Lodges
Mrs. Ethel Krogness of Glen Dive, assembly warden of the Rebekah lodge of Montana, spent last week visiting chapters in the area. She stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dart, attended an Andrus hotel dinner, breakfast with the Past Noble Grand club,banquet in Jackson, and a Melrose luncheon with official visits and a gift presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel] Krogness
Glendive
Rebekah Lodge
Montana
Livingston
Fred Dart
Andrus Hotel
Order
Noble Grand Club
Chester A White Named Deputy Chief of Staff in VFW District
Chester A White of Lloyd Whipple post No 4163 VFW has been named deputy chief of staff for District No 4. The district includes Dillon and is led by John W Bonner commander of the department of Montana.
Campaign Starts for Beaverhead Museum Fund Drive
A Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce campaign to raise 13500 for a new museum and office on the depot lawn in Dillon began with a group led by Presidents Lambert Eliel W W Wetzel and J C Wedum. They reported 3000 raised and 500 promised, with 18 Dillon merchants pledging 100 each. Mrs Fred Woodside chairs the finance committee. The drive will run through December 15 with outreach to Big Hole basin ranches and rural districts before city efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Museum
Chamber of Commerce
Lambert Eliel
W. W. Wetzel
J.C. Wedum
Big Hole Basin
Fred Hirschy
Mark Clemon
Big Hole
Fred Woodside
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Dillon
Fred ‘Woodside
Armistice Day Observed By Beaverhead Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary Beaverhead post 20 held a turkey dinner for Gold Star wives, mothers, and sisters to honor those who served in the world wars. The event listed many attendees and noted decorations, arrangements led by Mrs. Williss Haskell and Mrs. Warner, with transportation organized by multiple volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Beaverhead Post No. 20
Gold Star
Andrus
William Welborn
Grace Herman
Joe Herman
C. Nelson
H. A. Swetch
Clyde Casterline
Ed Brown
Carl Mast
Alice Orr
Betty Masseter
Frank Fiddler
Lucy Spehar
Isabelle Hartwig
Edith Orr Youn
George Graham
Mary Babell
BE. H. Cantrell
Isabel Wellington
Shaffner
Wm. Miller
Homer Harrison
Elmer Gordon
William Chism
Dean Pachico
Florence Selway
Betty Pierce
Williss Haskell
H. M. ‘Warner
Hiram Rogers
W. B. Gleed
Sylvester Meade
Phillip Lovell
Paul Stahl, Sr
H. L. Hatton
Phillip
Dillon Students Win Honors
MISSOULA Margot Luebben of Dillon becomes president of Tanan-of-the Spur a sophomore women's service honorary at the State University Miss Luebben a 1946 Beaverhead high school graduate and journalism student Another Beaverhead county high school graduate Marcheta McMenomey Armstead serves on the properties committee for a wardrobe show by the home economics professional club this week The show features new styles for the college girl McMenomey is a junior in the university school of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Margot Luebben
Dillon
Tanan-of- Spur
State University
Miss Luebben
Beaverhead High School
University School of Journalism
McMenamey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Donna Carrigan
Peggy Jean Wenger
Frank Merrill
Beaverhead County High School
Frank Merrell
A’s
Honor
Bruce Lloyd
Ccc
Mildred Schmitt
Mary Beth Smith
Mark Walters
Maisy Wenger
Rosemary Laneé
Dirk Larson
Peggy ‘Lou Sutherland
John Peterson
Marjorie Ward
Janet Bridenstine
Manny Hawkinas
John Hovren
Ceeee
Martin Jackson
Winibel McMannis
Donald Richardson
Jim Roberts
Jean Staudenmeyer
Nora Jean French
Barbara Boyer
Regina Melton
Yukiko Neishi Enon
Marjorie Pettit Wen
Doyle Toe
Janet Henneberry
Dean Rome
Frances Ryan
Ray Simo
Eddie Davis
Bonnie Ann Martin
Tanya Johnson
Ann Carroll
Donald Fairbank
George Clemon
Mildred Flickenger
Ray Giudici
Ted Hazelbaker
Charles Hendren
Bob Hillstead
Carmen W Hubbard
Clayton Huntley
Marjorie Lane
Estelle Marchesseault
James Martinell
Kaziko Neishi
Dorothy Newnes
Roscoe Pilon
Josephine Salvo
Betty Sorenson
Lester Sorenson
David Sorenson
Joe White
Ewewnanes
County Health Association
Salmonsen
Association
Butala
Monida
Council Okehs
Rotary
America
Bachelder
Rebekah
J. Richard Davis
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