Beaverhead 4-H member wins national electrification award
Bill Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs Jed Nelson of the Big Hole Basin, is named among four high winners in the national farm home electrification contest. He earns a $100 state prize and a cash award, and will receive a trip to the national convention in Kansas City November 14 to 18, with plans to attend. Joe Krall, Beaverhead county high school vocational agriculture director, confirms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Nelson
Jed Nelson
Big Hole Basin
Montana
Bozeman
Kansas City
Joe Krall
Beaverhead County
Kiwanis Cleanup Set For Next Sunday
Dillon Kiwanis members plan a grounds cleanup at Bagley school to level ground for games. City and county will provide trucks. The club also announced a home talent play to be staged Oct 29 and 30 at the high school auditorium with Frank Madden as chairman and Ed Townsend Jr and La Moine LaFay as assistants. Montana State coach John Breeden and Frank Ward attended and showed film of last year’s Grizzly-Bobcat game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Kiwanis Club
Andrus
Bagley School
C. Gosta Miller
Carl Robertson
Kiwanis Club
Empire Production Company
Kansas City
Frank ‘Madden
Ed Townsend
LaMoine LaFay
John Breeden
Montana State College
Bozeman
Beaverhead County
Frank Ward
Sailor Earns Battle Efficiency Pennant on USS Deliver
Jack Meine, a US Navy seaman from Dillon Montana, serves aboard the salvage ship USS Deliver with the Pacific fleet. The vessel won the Battle Efficiency Pennant and KE for general excellence during the 1947 48 fiscal year. Crew with six months on board earn an Fy insignia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Meine
USN
Route 1
Dillon
Mont
Pennan
Navy
Dillon Residents Stage 1901 Esther Opera Relic Found
An Old Time Examiner subscriber recalls a Dillon cast presenting the sacred opera Esther in 1901. The libretto was shown at a historic opera house on North Main Street under Edwin Robinson and the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Willard
Illon
Missoula
Dillon
N. Manstreet
Edwin Robinson
Aushces
First Baptist Church
Annual Hereford Show and Sale Plans Released
Plans are complete for the annual Hereford show and sale opening Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Auctioneer H B Sager and clerk H W Wheat return with judge Herb Chandler of Baker Oregon. J H Mikkelson reports strong attendance and 33 Montana breeders enter range bulls and sires for the Eighth Montana Futurity. A community party at city hall Sunday evening, under Elks auspices, features Albert Erickson as MC, with Frank Madden again running the pool on sale averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Sager
H. W. Wheat
J. H. Mikkelson
Montana Farmer
Montana Stockgrowers Association
Western Livestock
Rebekah President to Visit Thursday
District President Mrs Neason of Stevensville will visit Diana Rebekah lodge No 42 Thursday at 6 30 PM at the Methodist church parlors a banquet will be held with committee members named An exemplification of degree work and initiation will follow with Mrs Bertha Cardinale in charge and refreshments by the local Odd Fellows lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neason
Stevensville
Diana Rebekah Lodge No
C.F. Hall
Rebekah Assembly of Montana
Methodist Church
Theresa Sorenson
Ruth Smith
Ida Schroeder
Guild to Meet at Stinson Home on South Railroad
St. Rose junior guild will meet Thursday evening at 423 South Railroad avenue the home of Mrs Glen W Stinson Mrs Carl Rob ison will be co hostess Members are asked to bring money for Christmas cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rose
Butte Couple Wed in Snowy Ceremony
The Rev J Thompson Baker officiated the marriage Monday of Arnold Rolfe and Gertrude Watson both of Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thompson Baker
Arnold Rolfe
Gertrude Watson
Butte
Wool Growers Award Prizes At Local Youth Fair
The Beaverhead Wool Pool awarded prizes at the recent Youth Fair for wool garments and articles. Dolores Davis won first prize of 7.50 dollars for a dress, Jean Streb took second with a coat, and Marsha Warner earned third for a slack suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Aston Whitworth
Woolgrowers’ Association
Dolores Davis
Jean Streb
Marsha Warner
Beaverhead Wool Pool
Montana Woolgrowers
Missoula
San Antonio
Texas
Lima Matron Lola Ford Dies in Los Angeles
Mrs Lola C Ford matron of Lima dies in Los Angeles after a sudden illness. Her funeral is set for Thursday at 11 am at the Lima Methodist church with Rev Lewis D Smith officiating. Burial rites by Elva Boardman chapter of Eastern Star follow at the cemetery. She was born December 26 1881 in Blue Earth Minnesota and lived in Beaverhead county 44 years. Surviving are her son Lewis C Ford of Portland two sisters in Lima and Dillon a grandson two nieces and four grand nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Lola C. Ford
Lima
Lewis D. Smith
St. James Episcopal Church
Dillon
Elva Boardman
Eastern Star
Ford
Blue Earth
Minn
Lucie F. Walker
J. D. O’brien
Oakland
Maurice King
Long Beach
Calif
Spehar Rites Held for War Hero in Dillon
Dillon and community paid honor to Pfc. Harry Spehar who fell in action in the Philippines. Remains were laid to rest at Mountain View cemetery after rosary at Brundage chapel and a requiem mass at St. Rose Catholic church. Full military honors were given by Beaverhead post of the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Beav erhead Couple Celebrates 64th Anniversary
Judge and Mrs Louis Stahl longtime Beaverhead County residents observed their 64th wedding anniversary last Monday. A Grace Methodist church program honored the couple. They are German natives who married here and have nine children, six of whom survive along with 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Stahl
Beaverhead County
Grace Methodist Church
Germany
Births At Barrett Hospital This Week
New arrivals at Barrett hospital include a daughter born Sept 27 to Mr and Mrs Dan Boka a son born Sept 30 to Mr and Mrs John Laden and a daughter born Sept 30 to Mr and Mrs Ross Harkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett Hospital
Dan Boka
John Laden
Ross Harkness
Auxiliary Committee Appointed for Legion Ladies
The American Legion Auxiliary held its first fall meeting at Mrs. Philip Lovell’s home on South Atlantic street. Officers were named including President Mrs. Harold Hendron and vice presidents Mrs. Glenn Stinson and Mrs. James Kochel. Committees for Armistice Day and various chairmanships were formed. Plans discussed covered Beaver Lodge activities, a weekly educational film program, a planned carnival, and concerns about the state aid hot lunch project. The group will meet in the Lovell residence recreation room this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Philip Lovell
South Atlantic Street
Harold Hendron
Glenn Stinson
James Kochel
Luther Smith
J. C. Fuller
Monte Dingley
Hendron
Harold Warner
A. S. Johnson
Warner
Stinson
Waldron Boger
Hendren
Alan Bradley
Cornelius Hovren
John Walters
Taylor Bradley
Glen Stinson
Jas. Kochel
Geo. Willis
Parley
George Gosman
Poppy
A. §. Johnson
Don Wheat
T. Lee McCracken
Ben Davis
Girls State
Lenore McCollum
Davis
Beaver
State Aid
Dart
Patrolman Reports Highway Accidents Near Dillon
Patrolman reports two crashes on a Dillon area highway. Edwin B. Holm of Idaho Falls hit a parked car owned by John Ellis Rush of Butte. both cars wrecked and injuries were minor. Bruce Nye of Monida crashed into a backing truck, car totaled but no injuries. Patrolman stresses increased caution as darkness lengthens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Holm
Idaho Falls
John Ellis Rush
Butte
Dillon
Barrow Pit
Holm
Rash
Dell
Bruce Nye
Monida
Richard Shearer
Careywood
Idaho
Nye
Robert Wright
Sheridan Woman Attends DAR Dinner
Mrs. Ray Love of Sheridan attended the DAR dinner on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Love of
Sheridan
DAR
DAR Regent Honored at Dinner by Beaverhead Chapter
Beaverhead Chapter D A R honored Mrs. T. E. Luebben State Regent and Mrs. Fred Woodside state secretary with a four course dinner at the Andrus dining room for 17 guests. Afterward the regent outlined the year’s work and planned visits to Lewistown Great Falls and Havre with a radio address scheduled in Lewistown Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
D.A.R
T. E. Luebben
Fred Woodside
Montana Society
Andrus
Ditty
Jean Bishop
4 H Members Win Honors In Judging
Beaverhead county 4 H clubs earned top prizes at the annual Butte 4 H livestock show. Darwin Peterson and Clayton Huntley of Wisdom tied for first in the boys meat judging. Calf scramble winners included Bob Routledge Reichle Jack Peterson Wisdom Darwin Peterson Wisdom and Chester Downing Dillon with calves to be raised as projects for next year’s sale. Donors included Alfred Peterson Huntley Brothers Wisdom Fred Hirschy Jackson and J B Garrison Reichle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Butte
Beaverhead
Alfred Peterson
Huntley Brothers of
Wisdom
Fred Hirschy
Jackson
J. B. Garrison
Reichle
Home Demonstration Fall Council Meeting
Beaverhead county home demonstration clubs plan a Friday Oct 8 meeting at Lyons Den with a noon luncheon and 1 pm business session. Program includes Miss Bess Mc Clelland and J H Mikkelson. All club members may attend. luncheon reservations cost 2 and must be sent to the extension office by Oct 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara Penwell
Beaverhead County
Lyons den
Bowlers Gather Friday for Talk by Charles Fleming
All Dillon bowlers are invited to a Friday 8 pm meeting in city hall council chambers. Charles A. Fleming from the American Bowling Congress will explain bowling activity and regulations and answer questions. Dave Hier, Commercial league secretary, says the talk should interest local players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Charles A. Fleming
Western Field
American Bowling Congress
Dave Hier
Commercial League
Fleming
Soldier Dead Returning for Burial of Sgt James E Barlow
Body of Sgt James E Barlow U S Army killed in action in World War II is being returned for burial aboard the Army transport Carload Victory. Next of kin is Gretta Miller 492 Thomsen Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Barlow
Gretta Miller
Thomsen Avenue
Mrs Roy Oliver and Mrs Dell Lloyd Visit Wisdom
Mrs Roy Oliver and Mrs Dell Lloyd of Wisdom were visitors in the city today, stopping for a look around and to see friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Oliver
Dell Lloyd of
Wisdom
Bulldogs Open 1948 Schedule With 12 7 Win at Pocatello
Montana State Normal defeats Idaho State J V s 12 to 7 in an action packed opener at Pocatello. Meuli passed to Ed Mattix for the first score with Rector extra point missed. Stan Smith added a two yard TD in the second quarter, Rector again failed. Next week the team travels to Billings for a conference showdown with Eastern Montana Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal Bulldogs
Pocatello
Idaho State J. V.’s
Meuli
Ed Mattix
Jack Rector
Stan Smith
Rector
Bulldogs
Billings
Eastern Montana Normal
Straugh
Idaho
Estes
Pettit
Fidler
Waldron
Blomquist
Mattix
Osborne
Fey
Smith
Tash
Bulldog
Carroll College of
Helena
Democrats to Hold Meeting Here Tonight
Reorganized through application to the Montana Democratic Central committee Beaverhead County Democratic committee officers appointed for the general election campaign. George M. Melton chair, E. J. Donovan secretary treasurer, C. E. Blinn state finance committeeman. A meeting at Melton's South Montana Street office tonight to finalize organization and name precinct committeemen. A Democratic rally is set for November 1 at the Hartwig theater the day before the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Democratic Central Committee
Beaverhead County
Democratic Committee
George M. Melton
E. J. Donovan
C .E. Blinn
Melton
South
Montana Street
Hartwig Theater
College class officers elected at Montana State Normal
Election results from Montana State Normal college show seniors Don Ruffatto as president Dale Dart as vice president Bernice Gleed as secretary treasurer and Leslie as sponsor for the senior class. Juniors Dan Boka as president Lindy Estes as vice president Rose Badovinatz as secretary Nina Bergen as treasurer Genevieve Albertson as sponsor. Sophomores Bill ONeill as president Charles Murray as vice president Virginia Crabtree as secretary Lorraine Ryan as treasurer Brinton Jackson as sponsor. Freshmen Duane Meuli as president Amita Dallas as vice president Rosemary Lane as secretary treasurer William Straugh as sponsor. Cheerleaders chosen by student tryouts are Betty Breiter Mary Lou Stroeder Barbara Hanberg and Beverly Eddington all freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
Don Ruffatto
Butte
Dale Dart
Dillon
Bernice Gleed
Mr. Leslie
Dan Boka
Lindy Estes
Ennis
Rose Badovinatz
Nina Bergen
Anaconda
Genevieve Albertson
Bill O'Neill
Seattle
Charles Murray
Virginia Crabtree
Twin Bridges
Lorraine Ryan
Missoula
Brinton Jackson
Duane Meuli
Eureka
Amita Dallas
Rosemary Lane
William Straugh
Betty Breiter
Fort Benton
Mary Lou Stroeder
Barbara Hanberg
Fairfield
Beverly Eddington
Carl Darnutzer Visits Twin Bridges Area
Carl Darnutzer was in town on Thursday of last week visiting from his ranch home near Twin Bridges, extending a brief local appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Darnutzer
Twin Bridges
Republican rally and dance in Wisdom airs candidates
Frank Hazelbaker chairs Beaverhead County Republican Central Committee announces a free rally and dance at Wisdom this Saturday. State leaders or candidates may speak. county office candidates will be presented. Joe Smith's orchestra provides music. Dell Lloyd confirms Gov. Sam Ford will attend October 16 to address the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisdom
Frank Hazelbaker
Beaverhead County
Republican Central Committee
Joe Smith
Young Republican Club
Dell Lloyd
The
Young Republicans
Sam Ford
Beavers Nod to Butte in Friday Tilt
Beavers battle Butte Fresh in a hard fought game with a lone first quarter touchdown via Worther’s reverse. Dennis connected on passing attempts but receiving misfires and costly fumbles hampered scoring as Worther and Brown led the Beaver effort while Thompson and Ward stabilized defense. A large crowd, band and cheerleaders added hometown spirit as other grade school teams played to a scoreless tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worther
Butte
Beavers
Pachennia
Beaver Squad
Dennis
Brown
Thompson
Ward
Joe Smith
Beavers Butte Fresh Murray
Peeeeseseeee
Lowney Thompson
Patrick Jones
Osseeeeeenee Tg
Pachennia Kenison
Worthem Watch
Oes Schneller Brown
Victic
S. Davis
E. Davis
Phillips
Pilon
Richardson
Howard
Downing
Owen
Verbantz
Sanborn
Tyler
Miss Campbell Speaks at Dillon Rotary on Sound Money
Miss Helen Campbell of the Normal college delivered the Monday Rotary talk on Sound Money. Dr. W. E. Monger presided. guests included C. Carpenter, F. Champ, W. McGuire, and F. Tyre Jr. Announcements were made by Bristenine and Ovitt. The football report noted the Normal Bulldogs 12 to 7 over Idaho State J.V.s at Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Monger
Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus
Hédry
C. Carpenter
St. Louis
Fred D. Champ
Logan
Utah
Walter McGuire
Montana State Normal College
Frank Tyre, Jr
St. Ignatius
Rotary
Fred Bridenstine
Norman Ovitt
Willian Straugh
Normal Bulldogs
Idaho State
Pocatello
Idaho
Helen Campbell
The
Normal College
Hildreth Family Return Home From West
Mr and Mrs E W Hildreth of Armstead George T Hildreth of Yakima Wash Mrs Tom shap man of Helena and Mrs S M Kerr of Sea call here by Jane Hildreth return home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstead
George
Yakima
Wash
Tom
Shapman
Helena
S. M. Kerr
Sea
Jane Hildreth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gen- Pri
Kiwanians
Grombie Healey
Rebekah
Lola C.’ Ford
California
4-H
Clayton Huntley
Darwin Peterson
Normal
Geo. M. Melton
Central Committee
Miss Campbell
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