Red Cross roll call under way in Beaverhead County
Beaverhead county conducts its annual Red Cross drive with a strong early response. Five Dillon booths operated Saturday at local banks the post office Normal college and Andrus hotel while many firms report full or strong membership. Ermont mine again reaches full enrollment with 74 dollars total. Residential canvassing planned later this week.
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Beaverhead County
W. H. Stephan
Dillon
Post Office
Normal College
Andrus Hotel
Ermont
Beaverhead
Stephan
Temple Wins Biggest Majority in County Race
Official returns compiled by the board of commissioners show Beaverhead county voters casting 82 percent turnout with 3,120 ballots in the sheriff contest. Sheriff Paul H. Temple won by 1,344 over J N Campbell. Bertie Mathews had the smallest margin, 249, over Sylvester P Meade. Referendum 40 passed 2,205 to 387.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Beaverhead
Paul H. Temple
J. N. Campbell
Bertie Mathews
Sylvester P. Meade
Sam M. Ross
Paul T. Smith
Dr. J. Thorkelson
Jerry J. O’connell
Howard A. Johnson
Thomas J. Walker
Justice of the Peace
Dillon Township
Louis Stahl
Montana Highways Offer Economic Link For Tourists
The fourteenth article in a weekly series by D. A. McKinnon explains Montana highways as an economic necessity for local communities and a draw for residents to share in tourism potential aligned with state publicity goals.
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Montana
D. A. McKinnon
State Publicity Department
Crowning of Queen at Naughty Nifty Nineties Carnival
The Naughty Nifty Nineties carnival at B C H S will stage a pomp filled coronation procession. The carnival queen will wear blue and gold satin robes and be crowned by the Lord Chancellor as attendants, page boys, and train bearers accompany her to the throne.
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B.C.H.S
Beaverhead 4 H Clubs Reorganize for Year
Beaverhead county 4 H clubs reorganized for the year at meetings last week. At the Dell Mountain View 4 H Foods club session awards were presented to Lois Martinelli Gloria Nelson Viola Cantrell Betty Raddatz La Donne Muncie and Effie Brothers for first year club work in a breakfast project. Janet Peterson and Alice Knox received awards for third year work on a breakfast project, and Gertrude Knox for fourth year work on a luncheon project. Helen McNinch Mary Hansen and Anna Hansen were given awards for fifth year work on a luncheon project. Mrs N L Nelson is leader of the club for the second year with Mrs Ray Martinell leader for the first year.
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Dell Mountain View 4-H Foods Club
Lois Martinelli
Gloria Nelson
Viola Cantrell
Betty Raddatz
la Donne Muncie
Effie Brothers
Janet Peterson
Alice Knox
Gertrude Knox
Helen McNinch
Mary Hansen
Anna Hansen
N. L. Nelson
Ray Martinell
Thanksgiving costumes worn at P T A meeting in Dillon
Albert Jasper Edman 56 dies at Lima home after long illness born November 4 1883 Cedar Rapids Iowa lived in Beaverhead county years carpentry worker Latter Day Saints member survived by wife and two step children funeral at Lima interment Mountain View. Dillon P T A meeting features period costumes and fine for non costumes funds go to charity with program by Miss Rachel Smith Miss Eunice Miller Donald Marx and Marjorie Hamer led by Mrs Ben Davis.
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Albert Jasper Edman
Lima
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Beaverhead County
Latter Day Saints Church
Lawrence Peterson
Tom Voss
Mountain View
Dillon Parent Teachers Association
Rachel Smith
P.T.A. Magazine
Plays Presented at Normal by Students and Gargoyle Club
At the regular assembly, two one act plays were performed under Miss Myrtle Savidge. Please Do Not Pick the Flowers by Babette Hughes featured Dorothy Shelton Dillon Leonard Baird Butte Maxville Teresa Jones Manhattan. Ten Room Cottage by Frances Selleck starred Margaret McLeod Butte Vincent Curry Shelby Maxine Cline Manhattan. Chanticleers held an organization meeting on Monday November 7 electing Lucile Ohlenkamp Charlo president.
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Myrtle Savidge
Babette Hughes
Dorothy Shelton
Butte
Leonard Baird
Dillon
Teresa Jones
Maxville
Gargoyle Club
Frances Selleck
Margaret McLeod
Vincent Curry
Shelby
Maxine Cline
Manhattan
Mrs Willis Heads Seal Sale Drive
Miss Mary L. Innes announced a 1938 Christmas Seal fundraising drive with Mrs. F D Willis chairing Dillon efforts. Seals go on sale Thanksgiving through Christmas for the 32nd annual U.S. campaign against tuberculosis. Mrs Willis urged moral and financial support as the program highlights home protection and life saving through Seals.
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Mary L. Innes
Women’s Club
F. D. Willis
Seal Sale
Dillon
United States
Willis
Gas Prices in Dillon Too High, Chamber Says
Dillon chamber of commerce directors approved measures to equalize gasoline pricing with nearby towns. They cited a one-half cent recent rise by oil companies and ongoing higher Dillon prices despite retracting that increase. J L Mayland urged action against perceived price discrimination.
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Dillon
Dillon Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
J. L. Mayland
Chamber of Comn
Beaverhead Rancher Michael Lauterbach Dies at 63
Michael Lauterbach 63 a longtime Beaverhead county resident died suddenly at his ranch home north of Dillon early Thursday morning. The death was due to a heart attack and his passing shocked friends across the county. He was born August 9 1875 in Germany and came to America at 17, shortly after settling in Beaverhead county where he lived continuously.
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Michael Lauterbach
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Germany
America
Heaston Murder Trial Nearing Jury: Potts Slaying
The William J. Heaston Sr trial for the killing of Wise River rancher Joseph W. Potts entered its sixth day as defense witnesses testified and state rebuttal awaited. Character witnesses dominated the morning and early afternoon sessions with a jury unlikely to hear verdict before tomorrow.
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Joseph Potts
William J. Heaston, Sr
Joseph W. Potts
Wise River
Armistice Day and Scout Awards Highlight Dillon Event
Girl Scouts of Bitter Root troop received gold and silver star awards at a marshmallow roast at Dillmont Park led by Miss Florence Hellman. Tenderfoot pins went to new fifth graders including Melba Jane Bedford and Margot Luebben. Armistice observances in Dillon included community programs, a speech by Rev. John Como, and a minute of silence at 11 o'clock followed by taps.
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Bitter Root
Girl Scouts
Dillmont Park
Florence Hellman
Ardella Lanner
Betty Swaim
Jewel Wolfe
Jeane Troupe
Mickey Callahan
Betty Henry
Bonnie Jean Bourquin
Juanita Roland
Erma Lou Warner
Bunny Jackson
Mary Spegar
Suzanne Wolfe
Marilyn Routledge
Lucille Devaney
Dorothy Boka
Marian Wiant
Lois Hazelbaker
Dorothy Ames
Jean Stamm
Florence Casterline
Bonnie Lou George
Mary Dryant
Helen Nettick
Mary Tait
Betty Barry
Janet Curry
Melba Jane Bedford
Maxine Kennedy
Jean Lay
Margot Luebben
Mildred Nissen
Shirley Stocker
Esther Schmittroth
Martha Stroeder
Donna Talent
Virginia Tovey
Marian Morse
Patricia Carrigan
Virginia Fuller
Marjorie Hansen
Patty Talent
Bonnie Jean Harkness
Pat Curry
Mary Dawn Warner
United States
T. Lee McCracken
Beaverhead Post
W. H. Stephan
Ralph McFadden
Paris Wells
Pioneer Beaverhead Couple Celebrate Their Fiftieth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Michael A Henneberry longtime Beaverhead residents mark fifty years of marriage at their Ryan Canyon ranch on Nov 5. He arrived in the county 70 years ago. she 58 years. Their family includes Archie newly elected county commissioner Mae Tonrey and Paul, formerly in Dillon now in San Francisco.
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Beaverhead County
Michael A. Henneberry
Ryan’s Canyon
Henneberry
Mr. Henneberry
Michael B. Henneberry
Montana
Dubuque
Alder Gulch
Beaverhead
Canyon
Midgie Nelson
Missouri Valley
Iowa
E. L Nelson
Beaverhead Valley
Michael
Archie Henneberry
Mae
Francis Tonrey
Dillon
Paul Henneberry
San Francisco
Home Clubs Program Scheduled at Beaverdead County
Beaverhead county home demonstration clubs plan Achievement Day at the training school auditorium Saturday at 2 PM. Dr. Marlin K. Farmer of the Normal College faculty will discuss Hitler and World Peace. Lillian Stone will outline the county program for the year. Public invited to attend and view countywide displays.
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Beaverhead County
Training School
Marlin K. Farmer
Normal College
Lillian Stone
Marcus Rand
Vera Cook Hazel
W. G. Gilbert
F. D. Willis
Legislature Altered by Election Balances Power in State
Republicans gained seats in the house with 44 members up from 21, while Democrats secured the balance of power with 68 leaders in the chamber. Senate results gave Republicans 14 new members to join 11 holdovers, totaling 25 GOP seats.
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House of Representatives
G.O.P
House
Senate
Beaverhead Slithers Through Mud To Win
Beaverhead high’s football team defeated Hamilton 14 to 0 in a muddy Armistice Day game. In the third quarter Walker and Good scored TDs, with Walker and Whipple adding the extra points. Wilcox intercepted a Hamilton pass to thwart an early threat. The contest was played under Awccas Legion auspices.
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Beaverhead High
Hamilton
Beavers
Walker
Good
Whipple
Wilcox
Awccas Legion
Hunter Fined for Possession of Elk Meat in Lima
Ward Wright was fined $200 after arraignment before Judge L. C. Ford in Lima for illegal elk meat possession. Deputy Game Warden Charles Price arrested him. The elk, reportedly from Yellowstone park herd introduced last winter by Beaverhead Sportsmen, carried tag number 471.
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Ward Wright
L. C. Ford
Lima
Charles Price
Yellowstone Park
Beaverhead
Yello Stone
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Temple
Mathews
P.T.A. Meeting
Albert J. Edman
Monte Melton
George Melton
U. S.navy
Mere
Chanticleers
Lucile Ohlenkamp
Charlo
Mrs. Willis
Seal Sale Drive
Legion Post
John Como
American Legion
Legion
Hartwig Theatre
L. A. Gregory
Anaconda
Elizabeth Wilkinson
A.henneberry
Sim Estes
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