Victory in Service Men News From Dillon
Our West Coast station report notes a successful deer hunt and updates from Dillon residents overseas. Emerson Selway returns from a 17 month overseas stint, while Sgt. Howard Gilbert writes from London. Lt. Jack Selway donates blood in Italy, part of a large 15th AAF effort.
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Chief Fox
15Th Raf
Italy
Jack T. Selway
R. J. Selway
Dillon
Mont
15Th
AAF
15Th Air Force
Selway
Army Air Force
North Africa
Pledge Sorority Names at Montana State College
Marjorie Staudenmeyer and Mary Tait of Dillon were pledged at Kappa Delta social sorority during rush week at Montana State College in Bozeman.
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Marjorie Staudenmeyer
Mary Tait
Dillon
Kappa Delta
Montana State College
Bozeman
Death of John Burwell Reverberates in Ida. Family
Mrs Ambrose Henneberry Mrs Frank Jones and Morris Burwell were called to Roberts Idaho by the death of their uncle John Burwell who died from fatal injuries after a car wreck last week.
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Ambrose Henneberry
Frank Jones
Morris Burwell
Roberts
Ida
John Burwell
Beaverhead Scores in War Fund Drive Clash
Beavers overpower Butte in a tough contest as Davis and Krause lead a fast Beaver attack. Harrison opens with a 30 yard run to the end zone, followed by a Davis TD in the second period and another from Davis late as Pierce adds points. Beavers lead 14-0 at halftime and finish with a 65 yard march for the final score.
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Reds
Beavers
Davis
Krause
Beaver
Harrison
Pierce
Chuck Davis
TO BE WED Miss Audrey Wells to marry Ray Van Cleve
Miss Audrey Charlotte Wells daughter of the late Rev Paris E Wells and Mrs Wells formerly of Dillon will wed Ray Van Cleve sr of Minneapolis on October 27. The ceremony will be held at Andrew Presbyterian church in Minneapolis with a reception in the church parlors afterward. Rev Wells was pastor here for about three years before moving with his family.
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Audrey Charlotte Wells
Paris E. Wells
Wells
Dillon
Ray van Cleve
Minneapolis
Andrew Presbyterian Church
Mr. Wells
Presbyterian Church
H C Pierce Claimed by Illness in New York
City, New York, January 22, 1876 reports H C Pierce died after a life spanning Colorado Bannack and Dillon. He married Ella Driscoll in Montrose in 19011 and farmed across county sections. Survived by wife Ella, daughter Etta Willingham, granddaughter Maxine Walker, great granddaughter Daleyne Walker, and grandson Franklin Walker of Dillon.
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City
New York
Colorado
Ella Driscoll
Montrose
Colo
Bannack
Dillon
Pierce
Ella
Etta Willingham
Maxine Walker
Daleyne Walker
Franklin Walker
Dillon Rodeo Stockholders Annual Party Speaker Urges Unity
Beaverhead residents were praised for community spirit at the Dillon Rodeo Stockholders annual party. A speaker urged unity to make next year's rodeo even more outstanding.
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Dillon Rodeo
Beaverhead
Beav erhead educator Miss Russell dies after long service
Montana public school and college instructor Miss Russell died Friday near Dillon. She taught ten years at the local training school and from 1921 English at the Normal College until retirement. A member of St James Episcopal church and the Dillon Shakespeare club, she was highly esteemed by faculty and students.
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Normal College
St. James Episcopal Church
Dillon Shakespeare Club
Montana
Beaverhead
Russell
Santa Claus Mail Drive Receives Wide County Support
Beaverhead citizens raise over 160 gifts shipped by local committee led by Ambrose Henneberry. Overseas recipients already receive tokens from the community as high school girls, supervised by Miss Evelyn Mikkelson, wrap and address packages. Names of student helpers are listed among the volunteers.
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York
San Francisco
Seattle
Santa Claus
Citizens Committee
Beaverhead
Ambrose Henneberry
Evelyn Mikkelson
Pat Carrigan
Shirley McFadden
Bonnie McMannis
Lucille Devaney
Margot Luebben
Jean Lay
Margaret Deutsch
Marcheta McMenomey
Betty Howard
Frances Fox
Verda Howard
Wanda Blomquist
Gerry Gillies
Helen Marie
Lois Burt
Lois Lacry
Dorothiana Boka
Shirley Camp
June Waldemar
Melton Resigns from Local Board
George Melton resigns from the local draft board after three years of service. He thanks the community and notes the young men and families faced grave emergencies with courage and 100 per cent Americanism during the selective service call.
State Prison Warden Addresses Club Dinner
Warden Henry spoke at a club dinner urging public interest in Montana prisons. Inmates run a clothing shop supplying all state institutions and manufacture license plates for state vehicles. Sam Wilkinson chaired Monday night's meeting.
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Montana
Henry
Sam Wilkinson
Ford to Visit Dillon for October 30 Speech
Gov Ford plans a state wide tour with a Dillon stop after a rest and a Helena appearance likely. He will speak in Anaconda Monday night and a free barbecue lunch will be served by the Beaverhead Republican Women's club.
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Dillon
Helena
Anaconda
A. S. Johnson
Beaverhead
Young Republicans Club
Roscoe Cornell
District title at stake this Saturday in local race
Miss Sweeney lists county district leaders including Lakeview Monida Armstead Reichle Argenta Jackson Bannack Wisdom Horse Prairie Lima Wise River Dell Polaris with various clubs and individuals designated to receive donations ahead of the district title decision this weekend.
Beaverhead Republican Women Meet at Hotal Headquarters
Beaverhead Republican Women meet at the Grand hotel building each Saturday afternoon as election season approaches. The new headquarters has become a popular gathering spot for local officials and visitors, with out-of-town guests using it during the Hereford show and sale weekend.
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Grand Hotel
Hereford
Rancher of Early Days Summoned
Rancher of early days summoned to Central City died after a long career. He farmed near Central City for nine years after leaving ranch life, served as president of the Central City Telephone company, helped found the Lima Knights of Pythias lodge, and was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery after services at Federated church. Surviving are a son, four daughters, 26 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren and two sisters.
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Central City
Bailey
Central City Telephone Company
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Lima
Federated Church
Oak Hill
Edith Fuller
Philena Fuller
Olive Hatfield
Beaverhead Democrats Plan Meet In Sheridan And Bozeman
Beaverhead county Democrats arrange a meeting in Sheridan and will travel to Bozeman where an address is scheduled for Tuesday night. Judge and Mrs. Erickson visited Dillon for the recent reunion and attended a reception hosted by local Democrats.
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Sheridan
Bozeman
Judge
Erickson
Dillon
Reideo
Beaverhead County
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Roy Selway
Aleutians
Emma Gilbert
Sgt
Howard
Budge) Gilbert
Chester Gilbert
London
House of Parliament
Buckingham Palace
Tower of Lonothers
Joe Bergeson
C. A. Bergeson
Lincoln
Neb
Bergeson
Freeman
James Ambrose
Marines
M. J. Ambrose
Pacific
Guam
Kenneth C. Lake
Cheadle
France
Southwest Pacific Area
POL
Jubtice Club
Shelby
Idaho
Hazelbaker Insurance Agency
Real Estate — Abstracts
Hazelbaker
First National Bank
Northwest Bancorporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
H. C. Pierce
California
Bayers
Butte
Butte, Mont
Geo. Melton
THE
Montana Power Company
Gov. Ford
Leroy M. Gilbert
Atlantic St
Democrats
P. J. Lovell CO
Archie C. Henneberry
Republican
Ford
Sam C. Ford
Pd. Pol. Adv
Governor Club
Cy Con
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