Ten Local Men Among Nation's Half Million
Be noted among the first 250 draft numbers drawn in Washington D C were Beaverhead county men. William Sporich and John Hren, rural route 2 Dillon, listed among the 8 500 serial numbers in a noon Tuesday ceremony. The county roster includes Arvin Shurtliff of Dell Lonnie Couch Dillon Lloyd Jensen Dell and Howard H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Joseph Sporich
John J. Hren
Washington, D. C
Dillon
Washington
Beaverhead County
Arvin G. Shurtliff
Dell
Lonnie E. Couch
Lloyd
Jensen
Howard H
Local student appeals for colleges on Referendum 42
Dillon Normal college senior William Boetticher spoke Sunday evening on the Z-Bar network in support of Referendum 42 to perpetuate the Greater University system with six Montana schools. He noted a proposed 3 percent mill levy, a half mill increase over the current levy in force since 1930, needed to handle 46 percent enrollment growth since 1930 and to retain educators from the Treasure State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boetticher
Dillon Normal College
Dillon
Butte
Missoula
Bozeman
Havre
Billings
Boetticher
Montana
Treasure State
Beaverhead County Man Dies After Tree Felling Accident
Archie Barr 54 longtime Beaverhead resident dies from injuries when a tree he was cutting on Oct 18 fell and fractured his skull. Barr operated cafes in Lima Medina Centennial valley Wisdom and leaves a wife. Funeral at Brundage chapel Friday 2:00 pm officiated by Rev. Meeke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Barr
Beaverhead County
Mr. Barr
Humbird
Wisc
Lima
Medina
Centennial Valley
Wisdom
Brundage Chapel
J. A. Meeke
Notice to Registrants on Mailing Questionnaires and Classifications
The Local Board mails questionnaires under Form 40 to begin classification and selection. Daily notices list mailed questionnaire order numbers. The Classification Record (Form 100) records action dates, open for public inspection during business hours. GEO. M. Gosman, Member of Local Board.
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Board of Appeal
United States District Court
Geo. M. Gosman
Education in Democracy Highlighted by Butte Sup't
Butte Public School Superintendent Lowell Johnson addressed the Dillon Rotary club on Education for Democracy. He warned democracy must be guarded by progress in social realms and by schools fostering goodwill, cooperation, self respect, and independent thinking while avoiding frontier hard knocks myths. Guests Wiley Davis Deloss Mills D E Alexander Fred Chapman attended. Ladies night set for Nov 4 with Dr Francis A Thomson as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Johnson
Butte
Dillon Rotary Club
Sam Wilkinson
Wiley Davis
Bozeman
D. E. Alexander
Napa
Calif
Deloss Mills
Idaho Falls
Fred Chapman
Rotary
Joe Wedum
Francis A. Thomson
School of Mines
Woodcraft officials visit Whitehall chapter event
Mrs. Florence Hughes grand inspector of Neighbors of Woodcraft arrived in Whitehall on Thursday evening to visit the local chapter. She was accompanied by Mrs. Mayme Hoffman, Mrs. Emma Knox, and Mrs. Gertrude Lyon.
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Florence Hughes
Woodcraft
Whitehall
Mayme Hoffman
Emma Knox
Gertrude Lyon
Achievement Day Program Draws Large Beaverhead Crowd
A large crowd attended the Achievement Day program at the local high school sponsored by Beaverhead county Home Demonstration clubs. Highlights included a fashion show featuring members modeling yearlong creations and multiple prize awards for club participation, hospitality, and attendance.
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Beaverhead County
Jessie Knox
Dorothy Ames
Loretta McDowell
Pat Smith
Margaret Ames
Doris McAdams
Helen Christensen
A.J. Rife
Fred Kerr
Harry Tash
J. L. Mayland
Liggett
Dell Home Demonstration Club
Susan Findling
Armstead Club
L. M. Pfiffner
Lima
R. R. Renne
Europe
Gladys Tofte
Beaverhead
Virginia Gransberry
Bruce Lloyd
LaVerne Waldemar
Donna Trolinger
White Hands
Tellham
Carl White
Wise River
Earl Cantrell
Dell
Ray Kellett
W. G. Squires, Sr
Dillon
Frank Lasich
Parke Scott
Armstead
M. K. Farmer
Floyd J. Davis Dies in Butte After Illness
Floyd J. Davis, longtime Dillon resident and former Davis Motors employee, died this morning in a Butte hospital after a three week illness. He played in Dillon’s softball program last summer and is survived by three children Raymond Hazel and Dolores of Dillon plus seven brothers. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Floyd J. Davis
Dillon
Butte
Jock
Davis Motors Company
Raymond
Hazel
Dolores
Ben H. Davis
Vern E. Davis
Lorin E. Davis
Will I. Davis
Orville
Keytesville
Robert
Edina
John
Sacramento
Calif
Kiwanians Hear Debate on Warm Springs Bond Issue
Kiwanians from Anaconda hear talks urging support for Referendum 43 to authorize a bond for the Warm Springs State Mental Hospital upgrade. Dr. Byron Pampel reports 1900 patients with one doctor per 400, fire-safety concerns, crowded quarters, and overdue modern psychiatric treatment due to funding shortages.
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Anaconda
Dillon
Harry Quane
Ed Wenger
Warm Springs
Byron Pampel
Warm Springs Hospital
Wenger
Beavers Take Early Lead In Stifling Reds Defense
Nine of the 1940 Beaver football squad played their last game for Beaver head county high school as they baffled the Butte Reds 7 0 on the Cardinals home field. Beavers intercepted the Reds seven times in the opening half and 11 times overall while red zone miscues limited scoring opportunities. A key punt block near the Beavers 10 yard line and a near touchdown thwarted by a stumble highlight the defensive showcase.
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Beaver
Blue and Gold
Beaverhead County
Butte Reds
Cardinals
Reds
Livingston
Beavers
Redskins
Dillon
Chapman
Holden
Koenig
McLaren
Stinson
Wadsworth
Thompson
Welborn
Nay Brothers Buy 19 Hereford Bulls at Beaverhead Show
The Beaverhead county Hereford show and sale concluded with 64 bulls selling for an average of 266.80. Nay brothers of Bannack bought 19 head for 6245.00, including the grand champion Beau Brackett 26th sold for 600.00 to Nay brothers.
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Beaverhead County
Fred Reppert
Beau Brackett
Bodine
Clyde Park
Nay Brothers
Bannack
W.H. Paddock
Martin Jackson
Fred Nelson
Fred Hirschey
L. G. Staudenmeyer
Promino Mixer
Elmer T. Johnson
Livingston
Wonderland Ranch
Deer Lodge
Prince Charming
A. C. Bayers
Twin Bridges
Randolph
Brackett Bocardo
Bodine Herefords
Jim Simms
C. E
Ricks Squad Crushes Bull Dogs 41-0 on Rough-Rider offense
The Bulldogs of Montana State Normal were shut out 41-0 by Ricks College Rexburg Idaho as Rick’s Rough Riders score mainly by breaking through midfield and outrunning the defense. Montana State Normal managed 11 first downs but couldn't reach the end zone.
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Bulldogs
Montana State Normal College
Ricks College
Rexburg
Idaho
Rick's
Roughriders
Honolulu
Hawaii
LaBuff
Aitkins
Carroll College
Beaverhead County Republican Women Meet Before Election
The Beaverhead County Republican Women’s club held its final meeting before the general election in the county courthouse. Prof Rush Jordan addressed the group on party history and the two party system. Officers chosen include Mrs Earl W Opp as president Miss Helga Anderson as vice president and Mrs Wes Mares as secretary treasurer. A Republican rally is urged for next Friday evening November 1 with state committee woman Mrs T E Luebben praising the group’s efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Republican Women’s Club
County Court House
Lambert Eliel
Rush Jordan
Earl W. Opp
Helga Anderson
Wes Mares
T. E. Luebben
Turkey shoot at Jackson to showcase ordnance and rifles
A turkey shoot will be held in Jackson on Sunday November 3 sponsored by John Krause owner of the Jackson pool hall and trap shooting equipment. The event features three divisions in A B and C classes to keep amateurs from facing top marksmen. Dillon sportsmen plan to attend and more similar events may follow if turnout is strong.
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Birch Creek
CCC
Dillon
American Legion Auxiliary
Jackson
John Krause
Jackson Pool Hall
Krause
Pioneer Style Ranch Party At Wisdom Knights 1860s Night
At the Hirschy ranch near Wisdom last Saturday evening, Judge Sanders Henry Plummers frock-coated gamblers and other pioneer figures enjoyed lavish sourdough biscuits and veni son stew. Mrs Hirschy and Miss Sprinkle led a Vigilante party plan with about 65 guests in pioneer costumes dancing and playing 1860s era games. Coins and currency issued for the occasion circulated as in 1862 when cards and the roulette wheel turned fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Sanders
Henry Plummers
Fred Hirschy
Wisdom
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Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
Joe Louis
California
Los Angeles
Duponts
Willkie
U. S. Navy
St. Louis
Missouri
Salt Lake City
Congress
New York State
Andy Hardy
Red Bluff
F.H.A. Loanhouse
Hoover
Portland
W. Boetticher
Z-Bar Network
Selective Service
Nay Bros
Ricks
Bull Dogs
Lady G
FBI
Turkey
Hirschy
Pioneer
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