Tax base and levy rise across Beaverhead County in 1949 report
P Meade county assessor filed the annual report with the State Board of Equalization showing higher 1949 taxable value at 6 345 937 up 316 172 from 1948 and total county taxes at 595 972 up 88 853. State levies rose from 4.00 to 7.50 mills with state tax up 88 percent to 42 429. County and district bills increased across county, city of Dillon, Lima, and local schools due to higher valuations and millages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Meade
State Board of Equalization
Beaverhead
Dillon
Lima
Ranchman of Early Days Is Summoned
John Tessier 88, a well known ranchman in the county, died last Monday night in Seattle. The body will be brought to Dillon Thursday with rosary at Brundage chapel at 8 p.m. Requiem High Mass Friday at St. Rose Church. Interment at Mountain View Cemetery. Born January 12, 1861 in Canada, he lived in the county since 1881, ranching near Wisdom and later in Dillon before moving to Seattle four years ago to live with a son. Survived by three sons Aldric, Wilford, and William and a daughter Mrs J E Nelson plus many grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
John Tessier
Dillon
Brundage Chapel
St. Rose Catholic Church
Timothy Clifford
Mountain View
Tessier
Canada
Wisdom
Aldric
Wilford
Bocuda, Wash
William
Florence
J. E. Nelson
Englan, Wash
Kiwanis Club Resumes Meetings Led by A L McArthur
The Dillon Kiwanis club resumed its season with president A L McArthur chairing. A W M C E student quartet sang, accompanied by June Leis uke, and Harry Johnson gave an astronomy talk featuring metal meteorites, mainly nickel and iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. McArthur
Dillon Kiwanis Club
W.M.C.E
al Fidler
Dan Boka
Ed Durkin
Jim McCabe
June Leisuike
Harry Johnson
Bonner Calls NMC Allotment Unreasonable
Governor John W. Bonner labeled the $1 200 000 university bond grant to Northern Montana College Havre as unreasonable in a responsive filing to Mrs Clouse Overturf s suit challenging the $5 000 000 bond allocation The education board had recommended $275 000 for NMC and $500 000 for the Eastern College of Education at Billings while Dillon s Western Montana College of Education would get $75 000 under the allotment The case set for November 7 with prior injunction actions slated for October 24 and possible further briefs after an intervention suit]]
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
John W. Bonner
Northern Montana College
Havre
Clouse Overture
State Board of Examiners
Bonner
Arnold Olsen
Sam W. Mitchell
Montana
Western Montana College of Education
Dillon
State Board of Education
Education Board
Board of Examiners
Clouse Overturf
State Examiners Board
Northern Montana College of
Eastern College of Education
Billings
School of Mines
Butte
Bonnie Megquier Is Chosen Harvest Queen
Bonnie Megquier daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Megquier was elected Harvest queen at Beaver Lodge after the Beaver-Butte Red football game and crowned during the Harvest ball. Gandrud's orchestra provided music with Matt Lasich calling square dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Lodge
Bonnie Megquier
Bert Megquier
Gandrud
Matt Lasich
Annual Bayers Hereford Bull Sale Set for Oct 17 at Twin Bridges
The Bay ers Hereford sale returns Monday Oct 17 at Twin Bridges with 10 am start and a free lunch at noon. Ninety bulls and thirty females will be auctioned, said A C Bay ers of Madison county, a leading Hereford breeder in the northwest. The 1949 Western Livestock Reporter directory includes a lengthy Bay ers history in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayers
Twin Bridges
A. C. Bayers
Northwest
Western Livestock Reporter
Madison County
Duck Hunting Good in Beaverhead Valley Season
Reports on the Beaverhead valley duck season show mixed results as it opened last Friday and runs to October 24. Hunters praise the birds and the sport, with many seeing ducks while others miss on the trigger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Dillon
Wisdom Meet Delegation Heads to Wis dom Conference
A delegation from the Shakespeare club will travel to Wis dom on Saturday October 15 to attend a convention of the County Federation of Women's Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisdom
Shakespeare Club
County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Dillon Victorious on Grid Beavers Top Butte Squad
Dillon Beavers defeated the Butte Reds 18 to 7 at Vig ilante field under Friday lights. Sam Davis passed to Rouse for the opening score, Pilon and Eddie Davis added yardage, Davis ran in from the 2 yard line, and a late pass to Darwin Phillips made the third TD with no extra points. Butte’s Lowney scored in the final quarter. strong defense came from Carroll, Vandegrift, Murray and Thompson. officiating by Wedin, Davis, and Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Beavers
Will
Butte Reds
Vigilante Field
Beavers
Rouse
Sam Davis
Roscoe Pilon
Eddie Davis
Darwin Phillips
Lowney
Butte
John Carroll
Floyd Vandegrift
Murray
Thompson
Jim Orr
Jim Wedin
Carl Davis
Archie Green
Dillon
Body of Clifford Purser Forwarded for Burial
The body of Clifford Purser aged 63 who died at Barrett Hospital after a brief illness was forwarded Thursday to Rigby Idaho for interment. He had worked on local ranches as a cook while residing here and was a native of Utah. A daughter Mrs Verla Lovell lives in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Purser
Barrett Hospital
Rigby, Idas
Utah
Verla Lovell
Dillon
Army Reservists to View Training Film
Two new training films titled The Reserve Team and Tank Infantry Team released by the department of the army will be shown to reserve units. Captain William R. Burn ORC unit instructor announced the presentation at the army reservists meeting tonight in City Hall council room at 7230.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Army
City Hall
William R. Burn
ORC
Dillon Homes land option secured for city tract
Ray Silver announces that the Dillon Homes association has taken the option on Luther Smith land east of the city. The $6,000 60 day option is subscribed by city homeowners and extends 10 more months to complete payment. Committee leaders include Don Smith Ed Burles Joe Fuller treasurer and others urging stock purchases for the community improvement project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Silver
Dillon Homes Association
Luther Smith
Don Smith
Ed Burles
Joe Fuller
Glenn Freeman
Mac Magnus
Pete Peterson
Paul Bramsman
Dick Nelson
M. M. Comfort
Carl Mast
Harold Gransberg
Sommunit
Death Calls Mrs Heavey At Her Beaverhead Home
Mrs. Rose Heavey longtime Beaverhead resident died at her South Pacific street home after a lengthy illness. Born in County Leitrim Ireland on June 20 1871 she came to America as a young woman and later lived in Dillon where she operated a ranch with her husband Joseph Heavey until his death in 1910. Survived by son Vincent Heavey of Great Falls daughter in law and son in law Mr and Mrs George Lane three grandchildren and other Dillon relatives. Rosary set at Brundage chapel Thursday at 8 oclock with funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Heavey
Beaverhead County
South Pacific Street
County
Leitrim
Ireland
America
Butte
Joseph Heavey
Dillon
Vincent Heavey
Great Falls
George Lane
Rosemary
Marjorie
Joseph Lane
John Laden, Jr
Western Montana College edges Eastern Montana in season opener
Western Montana College of Education Bulldogs beat Eastern Montana College 7 to 6 at Vigilante Field in the first conference game of the season. McDonald booted the extra point after Joe Fey’s 73 yard run tied the game, penalties hurt both sides, Hoy led Eastern with a drive to the Bulldog four before scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Western Montana College of Education Bulldogs
Eastern Montana College
Hoy
Eastern
Bulldog
Dillon
Joe Fey
Jack McDonald
Western
Billings
Archie Greene
Jim Taylor
Governor of Rotary Speaks to Students
Dr. Sheldon E. Davis former president of Montana Normal College at Dillon now Western Montana College of Education told Butte high school students Tuesday. District governor of Rotary International he spoke under Butte Rotary club vocational guidance program urging students to mix natural ability with hard work and use every opportunity to advance education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon E. Davis
Montana Normal College At
Dillon
Western Montana College of Education
Butte High School
Davis
Rotary International
Butte Rotary Club
Newlyweds Feted by Dillon Fire Department Guests
Mr and Mrs E C Townsend were honored during a holiday night gathering hosted by members of the Dillon volunteer fire department at their headquarters in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Townsend
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
James Leach veteran Dillon barber dies at Barrett Hospital
James Leach 77 a Dillon barber dies after brief illness Wednesday at Barrett hospital. Born in Iowa March 8 1872 he lived in Dillon over 40 years. Survived by widow two daughters in law and wives of John Burt Idaho Falls and Adrian Brown Charlo two brothers Otto Roundup and William and a grandson. Body at Brundage funeral home awaiting burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Leach
Dillon Barber
Barrett Hospital
Iowa
Dillon
John Burt
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Adrian Brown
Charlo
Otto Leach
Roundup
William
This City
Brundage Funeral Home
Montana reduces pheasant season by 16 days in 1949
The Montana state fish and game commission shortened the pheasant hunting season to run October 30 through November 13, with daily hours from 7 a m to 5 p m. The move reverses an earlier plan to extend to November 29. Hungarian partridge season remains October 30 to November 3. Bag limits stay at three pheasants and three Hungarian partridge per day or possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish and Game Commission
Montana
Applications Open for Farm Tree Planting Stock
Applications are available at the office of J. H. Mikkelson county extension agent for windbreak shelterbelt and wood lot planting stock. Closing date moved from December 31 to November 1, 1949, with stock available on order. Price is 2.50 dollars per hundred, with special trees ordered in multiples of fifty per species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Mikkelson
Beaverhead Legion to Hold Thursday Meeting
Beaverhead post of the American Legion will meet Thursday night in its quarters at the city. Kenneth Morrison will report on Boys State and a review of the Mining district fall meeting will be given. Lunch will be served at the close.
James McCashin to Interview Veterans at Montana Office
James McCashin will visit the Montana State Employment Office on Thursday to interview veterans seeking job opportunities and guidance. The visit aims to identify placements and provide support for veteran job seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCashin
Montana State Employment Office
Hereford Show and Sale Draws Stockmen to Dillon
The Hereford show and ninth Montana Futurity drew consignors and buyers from across the state to Dillon for a weekend event. W. Warren of Deer Lodge won the futurity with bull W. H. Royalty 13 earning a trophy and 153 dollars. judges included Emil Rezac of Taber. Awards and premiums were funded by local businesses and merchants, with a lively party at Pipe Organ Lodge featuring a program by local musicians and a high school quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Thas
Dillon
Northwest
J. H. Mikkelson
J. E. Selway
Grant
Tom Clemon
Jackson
George Harrison
Frank Pendleton
Wisdom
Con Warren
Deer Lodge
Beaverhead
Sim and Schock
Highwood
Mont
Becker Hereford Ranch
Wilsall
Jumping Horse Ranch
Ennis
Don Warren
Wilbur Storey
Bozeman
A. F. Woodard
Roy
C. D
David Dutton
Vernon Watson
Ray Isbell
Johnson Harness Shop
Dillon Feed & Seed Co
Premium Fund
Pipe Organ Lodge
Bernard Williams
Bernice Sargent
Hammond Organ
Batty Maddox
Bill James
W.M.C.E
Don Ellsworth
Joanne Smith
Pat San Nerford
Elsia Rouse
Rosemary Tyre
Yeally Downing
Nee Warren
J. S. Brenoe
Sim & Shock
William Carroll
Bruce
Jordin
Rober Marshall
Harry ‘As
Chris Reiber
Armstrong Brothers
Joe Carroll
A. F. Woodward
Edna Wheat
Ray Isbell & Son
Fred Moles
J. D. Harrison
J. S. Bren
William Brown Dies After Illness in Montana Region
William Brown eighty resident of the Big Hole basin since 1918 died en route to Barrett hospital from Wisdom Saturday after weeks of failing health. A Cooper county Missouri native he worked on Montana ranches for over thirty years and left many friends in the state. Relatives include three sisters Mrs Charles Dindleig Missoula Mrs Elmer Stevens Kansas City and Mrs D H Peasley Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brown
Big Hole Basin
Barrett Hospital
Wisdom
Cooper County
Montana
Charles Dindleig
Missoula
Elmer Stevens
Kansas City
D. H. Peasley
Missouri
Plaque Planned to Honor Beaverhead War Dead
Mrs. E H Cantrell compiles 47 Beaverhead county World War II dead for a bronze plaque at the Baptist church corner opposite the post office. Four men are listed as missing. Donations total 369 with 220 estimated for the plaque, balance to fund a carillon in the First Baptist church belfry. Contributions may be sent to Mrs Cantrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Cantrell
Beaverhead
Baptist Church
Beaverhead County
Cantrell
Hayes Woman Called to Helena for Daughter’s Major Operation
Mrs Baxter left for Claspil after learning of Mrs Larry Helfert’s serious illness. Helfert is to undergo a major operation at St. John’s hospital in Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Hayes
Baxter
Claspil
Larry Helfert
St. John’s Hospital
Hospital Fund Grows After Weekend Drive
Barrett hospital fund rises to 16 000 with weekend contributions. Frank Madden reports gains from a Chevrolet sale 1350 dollars and a Hereford bull auctioned Monday at 3750 dollars. Roscoe Cornell finally wins final bid 450 dollars for the bull. Blomquist calf call totals 990 dollars. Numerous bidders listed including Madden White Club Cornell Brenner and others. Car awarded to Mrs. I E Richards of Seattle claimed by her nephew Carl Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett Hospital
Frank Madden
Madden
Carl Hartwig
Roscoe Cornell
Jack Blomquist
Chris Overgaard
I. E. Richards
Seattle
Carl B. Kennedy
Birch Creek
B. W. Emerick
Joe
June White
Fountain Club
Charles Brenner
Arnold Benson
Chris Bay
Leonard Hansen
C. F. Peterson
Roy Stocker
Alex Christie
W. H. Paddock
Ehmer Selway
Ike Rife
Emil Schindler
Earl Tash
Blaz Lugar
Emmett Jones
Otto Christensen
Frank Venable
Eaton Becker
Frieda Tash
Max Nye
Fred Nelson
Sam Freeman
Don
John Shaffner
J. W. Walters
Herb Wheat
W. L. Patterson
B. Sager
Harry John Miller
Jim Grover
Elmer Peterson
George Shaffner
Gus Rody
Frank P. Bell
Navy Son Robert Cardinale Receives Promotion Transfer
Robert Cardinale son of a Navy member has been transferred to the USS Cerpesa at San Diego for maneuvers off Hawaii as part of a joint operation. He expresses excitement over the promotion and selection to participate with 80 vessels in the first postwar joint exercise since the end of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cardinale
United States Navy
San Diego
Hawaii
Young Cardinale
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Kiwanis Club
N.M.C
TOP Butte
Dillon Homes Land
Death
Mrs. Heavey
Rotary
Hereford
Raymond Arrigoni
James Barlow
Phil Burk
William Bender
Frank Bayan
Thomas Butler
LaRue Cantrell
Clyde Casterline
Norman Featheroff
Bob Farmer
Paul Fidler
Roscoe Gordon
Roy Hansen
Harlan Harrison
Joseph Hermann
Thomas Harris
Elmer Heggeland
James Judge
Neil Keith
Joseph Kluesner
John McGahan
Alden Mast
la Mar Moore
Glen Musse
Henry Davidson
Charles Dupuis
James A. Moore
Clarence Poff
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