Bergeson Announces Montana Reclamation Convention in Sidney
President O A Bergeson states the Montana Reclamation association will hold its annual convention in Sidney Montana on November 26 27 and 28 with a full speaking and entertainment program. He will preside and deliver his annual report while National President Harry Polk will address attendees. Bergeson notes Congress has authorized $100 000 for ongoing surveys and studies tied to the Clark Canyon dam near Armstead and associated East Bench projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Bergeson
Montana Reclamation Association
Sidney
Mont
Bergeson
Lewistown
Central Montana Chamber of Commerce
Harry Polk
U. S
Clark Canyon
Armstead
Crippled Children’s Clinic Scheduled In Butte
The state Health Board will hold a Crippled Children diagnostic clinic at Webster-Garfield school in Butte on Oct 16 and 17. The event serves Silver Bow and surrounding counties with free evaluations for under 21s and possible referrals for orthopedic care, braces, and hospitalization if needed.
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Division of Services For
State Board of Health
Webster-Garfield School
Butte
G .D. Carlyle Thompson
Silver Bow
Deer Lodge
Madison
Powell
Granite
Beaverhead
South Jefferson
Montana
Department of Public Welfare
Division of
J. K. Colman
W. R. Clapp
Division of Services For Crippled Children
Frances Seyler
Helena
Church Welcomes Students Sunday at Local Methodist Church
The Methodist church hosts a reception for W.M.C.E. students and teachers this Sunday October 8 at 5 p.m. All congregation members are invited to attend the event featuring a short program entertainment and refreshments during a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.C.E
Methodist Church
Museum to Remain Open Over Weekend Beaverhead County Museum Keeps Doors Open Saturday and Sunday
The Beaverhead county museum will stay open Saturday afternoon as well as Sunday afternoon and evening inviting out-of-town visitors. Dell 4-H club members plan to visit Saturday afternoon. Several volunteers Mrs. Gregg Bergeson Wedum McFadden Finch Poindexter and Mrs. Brown will staff the extra hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County Museum
Dell 4-H Club
R. M. Gregg
O. A. Bergeson
J. C. Wedum
T. F. McFadden
A. H. Finch
E. L. Poindexter
Arthur Brown
Party and races spark show this Sunday at City Hall
The Hereford Show and Sale weekend features a Sunday night party at City Hall starting 8 p m sponsored by Dillon Lodge 1554 BPOE Commissioner Harold Murray will deliver the welcome in Mayor Mc Cracken's absence Carl Davis hosts with dancing and square dancing led by Harry Tash and Ed Hilger After bulls show a racing committee will present horse racing and cow cutting at the fair grounds including quarter and half mile races barrel races and pony express events with prizes from entry fees and gate receipts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford
City Hall
Dillon Lodge 1554
B.P.O.E
Harold Murray
McCracken
Carl Davis
Harry Tash
Ed Hilger
George Harrison
Charlie Johnson
Fair Grounds
Beaverhead Ranches
Northern Mountain Ski Association to Meet at Diamond Bar Inn
Northern Mountain Ski Association led by President T. Lee McCracken will hold its fall meeting at the Diamond Bar Inn Jackson on October 7 and 8 1950. The program includes awarding 1950 51 tour naments and business plus forthcoming events across several tourneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Lee McCracken
Northern Mountain Ski Association
Diamond Bar Inn
Jackson
Bozeman
Doug Smith
Whitefish
N.R.M.S.A
National Ski Association
McCracken
Music Club of Dillon Renamed and Plans Band Uniform Drive
The Dillon Music Club formerly the Music Mothers opened the 1950-51 year in the high school public speaking room and renamed to appeal beyond mothers. Alonzo Hartwig praised the summer program and supporters agreed to fund student projects for new band uniforms. Next meeting set for Monday evening, November 13, 1950.
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Music Club of
Dillon
The
Music Mothers
Alonzo Hartwig
Traffic cones aid pupil crossings near No 91
City Commissioner Harold Murray has placed traffic cones at four intersections on No 91 near public schools to slow speeding motorists. Cones are at Glendale street Pacific and Washington, and Atlantic street where Se bree and Reeder cross. Early trial shows reduced speed in school crossing zones.
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Harold Murray
Glendale Street
Pacific
Washington Streets
Atlantic Street
Sebree
Reeder
Veterans Welfare official to visit Dillon Lima and Butte
James McCashin of the Veterans Welfare Commission will be in Dillon on Thursday and can be reached at the employment office. He will then go to Lima on Thursday afternoon and return to Butte on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCashin
Veterans Welfare Commission
Dillon
McCashin
Lima
Attaan
Butte Friay
Dillon Little Theatre Forms, Elects President
The Dillon Little Theatre group held an organizational meeting at the George Brown home with ten attendees. Lloyd Dougherty was elected president and the group planned its next meeting for Wednesday evening October 4 at the VFW hall hosted by Lloyd Whipple post 4163.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Little Theatre Group
George Brown
Lloyd Dougherty
Vlf.w
Lloyd Whipple
V.F.W
Tax hike takes effect October first in individual rates
Effective October 1, personal income tax rises from 15 to 18 percent, boosting annual liability by about 17 percent and monthly withholding for a $50 weekly wage from 1.80 to 2.20. Additional tax changes follow on November 1 affecting home freezers, televisions, international transport, and jewelry and fur auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Mr and Mrs Howard Babcock Return From West Coast Trip
Mr and Mrs Howard Babcock have returned from a combined business and pleasure trip to Washington and Oregon. They visited Seattle Portland and Spokane during the journey and plan to resume normal routines at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Howard Babcock
Washington
Oregon
Cut Bank Nimrod Wins Jackson Flyer Live Shoot
A coin flip decided the Jackson flyer shoot crown with R L Pattie of Cut Bank taking the championship after a 25 of 25 shoot-off. Hugh Crossen, Patti, and Ted Renfro Jr led a tight field with multiple perfect scores, Beavorhead shooters posted strong scores in the five third, and Crossen later won the 100 contest with 96 while matching 48 in the 50 third with Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Pattie
Cut Bank
Hugh Crossen
Giardiner
Patti
Crossen
Ted Renfro, Jr
Renfro
Herman Peterson
Joe Devers
Ohio
Beaverhead County
H. L. Sneed
State Regent Visits Beaverhead D A R Chapter
Mrs. James H. Morrow, state regent, visits Beaverhead chapter in Moore Montana. A luncheon at Mrs. T. F. McFadden’s home launches the season as officers for 1950 51 are named and new members welcomed. The chapter plans focus on history education and patriotism with monthly meetings October through June. Beaverhead marks its 34th birthday anniversary since organizing in March 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hill Morrow, Jr
Moore
Mont
Beaverhead
National Society of D.A.R
T. F. McFadden
J. Fred Woodside
L. A. Thompson
Harris Smith
F. H. Bimrose
E. L. Poindexter
O. A. Bergeson
E. C. Townsend
T. E. Luebben
Woodside
Betty Lou Lugar
Walter Stamm
William Bergeson
Gordon Brobaugh
Beaverhead FFA members attend district convention in Bozeman
Gene Nelson Bill Conover Jerry Else Vernon Rowe Jim Mellon Kenneth Else Jack Scott and Donald Tyler members of Beaverhead chapter FFA and sponsor Don Ryerson attended the district convention held in Bozeman last Saturday September 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Nelson
Bill Conover
Jerry Else
Vernon Rowe
Jim Mellon
Kenneth Else
Jack Scott
Donald Tyler
Beaverhead
FFA
Don Ryerson
Bozeman
Accountants Name Coulston Montana CPA President
Cyril E. Coulston of Bozeman was named president of the Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants at the closing session of the annual convention in Butte. Bruce A. Risley of Dillon retires as president. Dr Rush Jordan of W.M.C.E. spoke on accounting practice at the Friday luncheon. Maurice E Peloubet, former Butte resident now in New York City, praised CPAs during World War II. Helena named host city for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril E. Coulston
Bozeman
Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants
Butte
Bruce A. Risley
Dillon
Rush Jordan
W.M.C.E
Maurice E. Peloubet
New York City
Convention Assembly
Certified Public
Helena
Funeral Rites Held For William D. Hoy
William D. Hoy 50 a former Dillon resident died of a heart attack at his Butte home after work. He is survived by wife Amanda Hoy son Leroy mother Mrs Dora Hoy and several relatives. Funeral services were held at Brundage chapel with Rev A W Allen officiating and burial in Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Hoy
Dillon
Butte
Mr. Hoy
Beaverhead
Dayton
Wash
Amanda Hoy
Leroy
Dora Hoy
William Steele
William Wagner
Raymond Hoy
Sherman-Reed Mortuary
Brundage Chapel
A. W. Allen
First Baptist Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Hereford Show Sale Here Sunday Monday
The B C H S Beavers and the W M C E Bulldogs travel for football games this week while the high school meets Butte Reds and the college elev en opens at Billings against Eastern. Both teams seek a win season with depth weight and coaching strength cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C.H.S. Beavers
W.M.C.E. Bulldogs
Butte
Butte Reds
College
Billings
Eastern
Clubs Rally Behind Crusade in Dillon
A Rotary Kiwanis joint meeting endorsed the Crusade for Freedom drive led by Leonard Schulz county chair. Speakers urged anti Communist unity and warned of Communism as an economic system promoted by Russian leaders. A Boy Scout will collect signatures Wednesday at Dillon porches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Grover
Billings
Jack Brenner
Rotary
Frank Hazelbaker
Leonard Schulz
Dillon
Howard Leslie
W.M.C.E
Russia
Leslie
Three From Germany For WMC Education Study
President Rush Jordan of Western Montana College of Education reports 251 registered as of Oct 4 with more expected before Friday. Women now outnumber men due to fewer enlistees. 51 veterans are enrolled under the GI Bill. Three German teachers Gertrud Berger Wilhelma Landmann and Gisela Rudolph arrive as special students to study education and observe teaching at the training school. Governor Bonner announces two Montana students will get foreign study scholarships under a State Department program. A committee will set selection procedures next month. eligible schools include MSC Bozeman MSU Missoula School of Mines Butte Eastern MCE Billings and Western Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Jordan
Western Montana College of Education
Western
Germany
Institute of International Education
Gertrud Berger
Wilhelma Landmann
Gisela Rudolph
Bonner
Montana
United States State Department
Horace J. Dwyer
Anaconda
Mary M. Condon
Geo. N. Lund
Reserve
C. F. Ullman
Big Timber
M.S.C
Bozeman
M.S.A
Missoula
School of Mines
Butte
Eastern M.C.E
Billings
Western College At
Dillon
Yankees edge Phillies 1 0 in World Series opener
In the first 1950 World Series game at Shibe Park Philadelphia the New York Yankees champions beat the Phillies 1 to 0 before about 30 000 fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shibe Park
Philadelphia
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies
New Medical Plans for Montanans Under Blue Cross
Montana's Blue Cross Blue Shield announces three new plans available after September 27 1950 with direct enrollment for individuals and families. Out of state benefits improve across agreements and hospital networks, with payments aligned to Montana Physicians Service rates. higher charges by out of state doctors may occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Blue Cross-Blue Shield Organization
Samuel English
Blue Cross Interplan Bank
Montana Physicians Service
Paul Stahl Takes Over Carter Station at Glendale and Pacific
Paul Stahl Sr and Paul Stahl Jr lease the Carter station on the Glendale and Pacific corner from Carter Oil. The operation will provide lubrication and washing services and retail Carter petroleum products.
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Paul Stahl, Sr
Paul Stahl, Jr
Carter Station
Glendale and
Pacific Streets
Carter Oil Company
Beaverhead County High Hosts Teachers And Parents Night
The Beaverhead County High School board invites all parents and friends to a Tuesday evening gathering at 8 p m in the Beaver Lodge on the school grounds. Home economics will provide refreshments and entertainment, with a chance to meet new staff and reacquaint with longtime teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Dillon Hereford Show and Futurity Set for Oct 8 9
Dillon's 13th Annual Hereford Show and 10th Futurity run Sunday and Monday at the county fairgrounds. Twenty five entries in each event with prominent Montana stockmen. Judging by Emil Rezac of Ta ber South Dakota and Monday sale of 50 bulls by H B Sager Bozeman. Prize money totals include 100 from Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and 250 in top Futurity prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Dillon Feed & Seed Co
Dillon Hereford Show and Sale Committee
Franklin Serum Co
Mitchell
City Drug
Williams Feed & Machinery Co
Cutter Laboratories
P. J. Lovell Co
Davis Brothers Texaco Station Sale Details
Robert L. Davis buys his brother Loren E. Davis interests in the Davis Texaco station at Glendale and Washington streets effective Oct. 1, 1950. Loren plans no definite future, but expects to stay in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Davis
Loren E. Davis
Davis Texaco
Glendale and
Washington Streets
Loren Davis
Dillon
Stranger Than Fiction Key Triggers Rural Mail Job Oddity
Rural carrier Jimmy Fay found a small key in his station wagon tire which turned out to be a lost postal box key. The key was traced to boxholder Fred Arbour who had misplaced it last June, explaining the tire incident.
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Jimmy Fay
Medical men register for draft October 16
Tentative plans require men in medical and allied fields to register with local draft boards under Public Law 779 approved Sept 9 1950. Beav erhead county doctors dentists optometrists veterinarians osteopaths and pharmacists under age 50 must sign up. Registration date set for Monday Oct 16 1950 with priority based on prior military or health service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Boards
Truman
Mitchell
Beaverhead County
Roxy- Metlen
Dillon
Montana Division Elects Dr. Cashmore Chairman
Dr. William Cashmore of Helena, former Dillon resident, elected chairman of the Montana division, American Cancer Society. Born and educated in Dillon, he has served as county medical advisor in Lewis and Clark County and is now newly named head of the Montana State Cancer Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cashmore
Helena
Dillon
Montana
American Cancer Society
Cashmore
Lewis and Clark
Montana State Sex Association
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Crippled Children’s Clinic
Elks
N.mla
S.A
Music Club
Cut Bank Nimrod
Jas. H. Morrow
D.A.R
B. A. Risley
Rotary and
Kiwanis
W.m.ce
Yankees
Phillies
Montanans
H.S
R. L. Davis
Texaco
Stranger Than Fiction
Navy
P.H.S
Dr. Cashmore A
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