Veterans and relatives cited in World War II notices
Second Lieutenant John William Carr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Carr of Dillon, completes advanced officer training at Quantico and awaits assignment. Pvt Donna M. Trolinger, Beaverhead County–Dillon graduate, finishes Statistical Control Procedure Course at Orlando AAF, to join countywide units. Pvt Durward Moore, formerly of Dillon, wounded in action in France, wife Dorothy Lee Moore resides in Butte. John Burke, U S Naval Hospital Oakland, thanks local citizens. Lieutenant William Roland serves in Germany, writes home about chasing Henries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John William Carr
Frank M. Carr
Dillon
Quantico, Va
Marine Corps Base
Orlando, Fla
Donna M. Trolinger
C. E. Trolinger
2Nd St. West
Missoula
Mont
AAF Tactical Center
Orlando
Fla
Trolinger
Ft. Des Moines
AFTAC
Combat College
Pvt
Durward Moore
Fred Moore
Portland
Ore
France
War Department
Dorothy Lee Moore
Butte
John Burke
U. S. Naval Hospital
Oakland
Calif
Citizens’ Committee
Centennial rancher Edward Burgin dies by self-inflicted gunshots
The 56 year old rancher at a snowbound Centennial valley bunkhouse died Thursday night after reportedly shooting himself twice in the chest and a final shot in the head. Coroner Raymond Schwartz said a note on the back of an envelope mentioned war refuge and beaver dams. Neighbors cited labor shortages as a hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward V. Burgin
Centennial Valley
Raymond Schwartz
Dillon
Schwartz
Red Rock Bird Refuge
Reception Honors Auxiliaries Guests In Dillon
Mrs D A Patton of Dillon the department president and Mrs J H Schwartz of Anaconda district president were honored by the American Legion executive board at a Friday night reception at Mrs Harold M Warner home. Gold Star mothers and new unit members attended as rest of event featured patriotic table decor and refreshments served by Katherine MacGregor and Mrs Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Patton
Dillon
J. H. Schwartz
Anaconda
American Legion
Harold M. Warner
Katherine MacGregor
Clyde
Beaverhead County Leads in Fish and Game Permits and Tin Usage
Beaverhead county ranks 14th in Montana for total fish and game licenses sold in 1943-44 with 3,349 permits and details on license types. J A Stewart of American Can outlines civilian can consumption for 1943 and bomber tin needs, noting 21,000 cans per bomber and armed forces demand at about 3.25 billion cans for 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
J. A. Stewart
American Can Company
Washington
Stewart
Montana
State Fish and Game Commission
Montana Wildlife Bulletin
Beaverhead
Early Christmas Mailing Urged to Ensure Timely Deliveries
Postmaster Harry J. Andrus warns in a public appeal that absolute early mailing is essential amid unprecedented shortages of manpower and transportation. Five million bags have gone overseas and will not return in time for the domestic rush, said Public Post Office officials. Postmaster General Frank C. Walker supports the Shop Now Mail in November campaign, noting wartime conditions require more people to mail early or the Postal Service cannot deliver gifts on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Andrus
Post Office
Post Office Department
Frank C. Walker
Red Cross Board Meets in Dillon to Boost Budget
Bea verhead chapter officials gathered at Montana Power Co. to hear reports and approve an increased local expenditure budget from 3600 to 4000 dollars for March 1945 to March 1946. Finance chair H. H. Bates led the action to cover sewing room costs and bolster the home service committee as wartime needs rise. Rev. Lewis D. Smith presided and outlined plans for a nurses aid program in Dillon. Reports were given by Mrs. Jack Lockness and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
American Red Cross
Montana Power Company
H. H. Bates
Home Service Committee
C. M. Casterline
Lewis D. Smith
County Red Cross
Dillon
Jack Lockness
Stella Murray
J. L. May
Recreation Center to Open Here Under Legion Sponsorship
A youth recreation center will open at the city hall auditorium under the American Legion auxiliary sponsorship. A central committee will plan opening events and work with the high school student council on rules and operation. Beavers hoop squad trains for Dec 1 opener vs Salmon, aiming to improve on last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
City Hall
Auxiliary
Ben Davis
H. M. Warner
C. M. Casterline
John Wenger
Prin. D. L. Johnson
Georgia Mathews
The
Normal College
American Legion
Bernice Gleed
Charles Davis
Jean Stamm
Shirley Stocker
Mary Young
Barbara Boyer
Bob Gosman
Bill Hazlett
Bill Harrison
Beaverhead County High School
Beavers
Montana
Clancy Johnson
Salmon
Idaho Quint
Beaver
Dale Dart
Jack Davis
Dan Boka
Chuck Davis
Licenses Issued This Week by Norman Giles Clerk
Marriage licenses issued during the past week by Clerk of the Court Norman Giles list several couples. On Nov 18 Arnold McKam and Irene Coleman Dillon Idaho and Irene Crain Idaho Falls were married by Mayor Bert Megquier. also Nov 18 Elza D Hughes Hamer Idaho. Nov 20 James Frederick Burkhart Butte and Lois Coulthard Hope Idaho Delbert McLain Salt Lake City and Selma Brown Rexburg Idaho. Latter couple married by Judge Louis Stahl. Nov 21 Billie Vernon Selman Elaine Pead Louisville Idaho Marvin J Walters Leora Higgins Blackfoot Idaho Donald Earl Peck Ida Maxine Jorgenson Idaho Falls. Clifford Hansen Sophrane Peterson both of St Anthony married in Lima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Giles
Arnold McKam
Irene Coleman
Dillon
Elza D. Hughes
Hamer
Idaho
Irene Crain
Idaho Falls
Bert Megquier
James Frederick Burkhart
Butte
Lois Coulthard
Hope
Delbert McLain
Salt Lake
Selma Brown
Rexburg
Louis Stahl
Billie Vernon Selman
Elaine Pead
Louisville
Ida
Marvin J. Walters
Leora M. Higgins
Blackfoot
Donald Earl Peck
Ida Maxine Jorgenson
Clifford’ Hansen
Sophrane’ Peterson
St. Anthony
Lima
Supervisor Of Forest To Retire
W. B. Willey, supervisor of Beaverhead National forest since 1936 and among the oldest regional employees, will retire next month as announced by Clyde S. Webb. He entered service July 1 1908 after starting in Washington D C. following Cornell and Yale forestry degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Willey
Beaverhead National Forest
Clyde S. Webb
Missoula
Washington, D. C
Cornell University
Yale
Christmas Seal Sale Opens in Dillon For 1944 Drive
Mayor Bert Megquier backs the 1944 Christmas Seal campaign of the Montana Tuberculosis Association to fund the state health program. He urges Dillon residents to mark the anniversary and support the sale, noting tuberculosis disease impact and urging seals on greeting cards and gifts. The story references a seven year old contest connected to the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Megquier
Montana Tuberculosis Association
Dillon
Thanksgiving Service Planned in Dillon Diocese
Residents face war time reflection as county observes Thanksgiving with service at St James Episcopal church in Dillon at 10 30 tomorrow. Churches invite all to attend and gifts of fruits and vegetables will be given to the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Dillon
St. James Episcopal Church
MVA Project Topic Dominates Dillon Rotary Talk
Beaverhead county agent F A Ralston outlined the Missouri Valley Authority project at the Dillon Rotary Club dinner. He argued relief costs in low mood years exceed the project cost, noting involvement by the War Department Reclamation and Indian Affairs and other groups. He said power and irrigation could bring Montana about half a million new residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Ralston
Beaverhead County
Missouri Valley Authority
Dillon Rotary Club
Missouri Valley
War Department
Reclamation, Indian Affairs
Montana
Bob Gosman Heads High School Roll
Beaverhead Sixth War Loan drive gains momentum as volunteers press for subscriptions in Dillon and surrounding districts. W. W. Hawkins coordinates district efforts while E. W. Bond reports Dillon day one bonds at 16500 with police and volunteers canvassing business and residential areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Gosman
Beaverhead
Montana
W. W. Hawkins
Dillon
Capaby
E. W. Bond
City
Driv
Eli Patrick
Busiess
Resident for Half Century Is Summoned
Frank Burrell aged 61, longtime Dell district resident, died this morning at Murray hospital Butte after months of illness. Admitted three weeks ago. Funeral set for Friday at 2 pm at Brundage chapel with Rev. Edna Blackburn of First Baptist officiating. Born Creston Iowa March 30 1883, came to Beaverhead county as a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Burrell
Dell
Murray Hospital
Butte
Brundage Chapel
Edna Blackburn
First Baptist Church
Burrell
Creston
Iowa
Beaverhead County
Page
Program of Repair Work for Montana State Normal College
A Montana State Normal College meeting outlined a state board of education recommended repair and modernization plan. Key items include a new residence hall floor, basement gymnasium rooms, auditorium seating upgrades, and gym roof repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Montana Sta Normal College
Secral
Dillon Girl Scouts Rally Honors First Class Awards
Dillon held its season opening Girl Scout rally in the city hall auditorium on Saturday afternoon. Patricia Myers and Mary Beth Smith received the Curved Bar insignia in a ceremony led by Mrs. C. J. Dougherty. Forty other awards were presented by troop leaders Brownies and grades five through eight were represented by their respective leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Myers
Mary Beth Smith
Dillon
City Hall
C. J. Dougherty
Dillon Troops
Walter Ronnemose
Frank Watkins
Alf Cashmore
Frances Dorr
Potluck Dinner by Elks Draws 115 Attendees
Dillon Elks and their ladies hosted a Saturday potluck at the LOOF hall with about 115 served. The event featured pinochle and bridge games with multiple winners listed for both genders and skills, while the ladies managed the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Dillon Elks
Loof. Hall
Harvey Lore
Archie Green
Ed ‘Higer
George Heiks Kilg
Van
Edgar
N Giles
Norman
Edgar Ferris
Charles. Niblack
We Donovan
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Roland
Germany
Floyd Vandegrift
Henries
ER. V. Burgin
RED Cross Board
High School
Young People’s Entertainment
Legion Auxiliary
MVA
Rotary
Gerry Gillies
Miriam Morse
Gosman
Bob
Gillies
Gerry
Morse
Miriam Eee
Carrigan
Donna
Andersen
Ethel
Burt
Helen
Pat Eter Een
Tovey
Virginia
Tyo
Dorothy
Piritereteens Eyres
Selway
Jim
Eancenbp
Spegar
Board of Education
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