County Fair of 1954 Cheers Crowd and Weather
The 1954 County Fair drew a large public turnout with ideal weather. The parade was a highlight and the show is deemed a solid foundation for future festivals. Executives Arnold Benson Lester Jones Bruce Watters Norman Nelson Art Bay Norman Downing Clair Michels Mrs Lara Penwell led the success and many committees contributed to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Benson
Lester Jones
Bruce Watters
Norman Nelson
Art Bay
Norman Downing
Clair Michels
Lara Penwell
Examiner
Gleed Dedicates Livestock Building at Beaverhead Fair
State Representative George Gleed spoke at the Beaverhead county fair dedication of the new Livestock Building. He praised county officials and declared Beaverhead the best in Montana as residents heard remarks on public revenue without higher taxes and water conservation for farming and livestock industries.
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Beaverhead
George Gleed
Lifestock
Trelvestock
Clair Models
Beaverhead County
Gleed
Norman Guiles
Tom Clemon
John Prohoski
Montana
United States
Lloyd Thomas Named Deputy by Sheriff Temple
Sheriff Paul Temple announced this week the appointment of Lloyd Thomas Diller as a deputy in his office. Thomas Diller and his family have long been residents of the county and are well known locally. He previously managed for Bar Bramh in the Big Hole Basin for the Browning brothers and later served as foreman for the Mares at the Beaverhead Livestock ranch, formerly the P and O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Temple
Lloyd Thomas
Diller
M. Tt.Inas
Bar Bramh
Bie Hole
Browning Brothers
Beaverhead Livestock Ranch
Judges Who Rated Fair Exhibits
Beaverhead county fair last Friday to Sunday featured judges across divisions. Robert Dire of state college led breeding classes and Alva Finner of state college assessed animal industry entries.
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Beaverhead County
Investock
Robert Dire
Mai Husbanary Department
State College
Alva Finner Animal Industry State College
Sid Atkins
Herb Townsend
Jim Gkiver
Montana Power Co
Harold Palmer
M J Wertz
Tuir Bridges
Tom McNulty
Sheldon E Davis
Dillon Labor Day Rodeo to Boom with Prizes and Parades
Dillon prepares for a Labor Day rodeo weekend featuring two afternoon performances at the fair grounds arena, a carnival on West Bannack street, an annual parade at 11 am Monday September 6, queen contests, rodeo dances, and an arena lineup including calf roping bull riding saddle bronc bulldogging and bareback riding with $3 500 in prizes. Local businesses urged to join in the Western spirit and advance tickets are available at Gosman Drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Fair Grounds
Dillon Rodeo Association
West Bannack Street
Gosman Drug Store
Jay McCarthy
Rodeo Board
Jim Woarack
City Hall
Record 4 H calf sale sets national price marks at Dillon fair
At the Beaverhead county fair in Dillon on Sunday twenty six fat 4 H calves averaged 49.6 cents a pound with a top price of 62 cents paid by State Bank and Trust for Richard Ferris. One calf bought by F D Smyley of Iowa for 50 cents and another by Idaho Livestock Auction for 58 cents reach beyond local gains. Lambs totaled thirty one selling at an average of 69 cents a pound with top price 1.10 for Gerald Jones’ lamb bought by Art Bay. Safeway Stores emerged as major buyers with five calves and four lambs. The sale involved buyers from three states and proceeds feed plans for an international livestock show in Chicago.
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Dillon
Beaverhead
United States
State Bank and Trust Company
Richard Ferris
Art Bay
Gerald Jones
Lamb Safeway
Jack Roberts
Janet Decker
F D Smyley
Iowa
Gayle Wheat
Idaho Livestock Auction Company
Billy Garrison
Safeway
F. D Smyiey
Elizabeth Brenner
Roberts
Harris Wheat
Mary Garrison
Billy Bjorns
Oasis
Carol Duck
Brenner
Jean Marie Connor
Skeets
Carl Bolick
Rogers Store
Harry Ancrus
Robert Polish
Dick Tyler
Beaverhead County Beavers Prepare for Sept. 7 Start
Beavershead County High School coach Ben Tyrand announced equipment handout for lettermen and last year’s squad on Sept. 2 and Sept. 3, with first practices set for Sept. 7 ahead of the Sept. 17 home opener against the Butte Reds. A Oct. 2 Cathedral Helena game was canceled, leaving a slim schedule and possible matchup with Butte Central if an open date exists.
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Ben Tyrand
Beaverhead County High School
Beavers
Butte Reds
Greenies
Tyrand
Helena ‘Cathedral
Tyvand
Butte Central Maroons
Tyr
Armstead Miss Active in 4-H Congress Meet
Miss Ruth Ann Brown of Armstead attended the Montana 4-H club congress in Bozeman last week as an officer representative of Montana State College 4-H. She served with the Montana 4-H state office this summer teaching recreation and crafts at camps in Livingston Lewistown and Forsyth. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse J Brown of Armstead.
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Ruth Ann Brown
Bozeman
Montana
Don Wilson Recovering After County Fair Rodeo Accident
Dox Wilson suffered a concussion when thrown from a bareback horse at the county fair rodeo on Sunday. He was rushed by ambulance to Barrett hospital and soon regained consciousness, with doctors reporting satisfactory recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wilson
Dox Wilson
Barrett Hospital
Taxable values drive Dillon Lima tax bills in 1954
Taxable value per thousand for Dillon is 137.91 this year up from 122.03 last year while Lima rises to 96.24 from 88.04. A Dillon home with 10000 assessed value would pay 413.73 this year versus 366.09 last year. Lima would be 288.72 vs 264.12. School district 10 outside Dillon jumps to 27.33 from 11.77. district 12 for Lima goes to 10.70 from 5.58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Dillon
Prize Winners in Parade Announced
Prize winners in the county fair parade were chosen by the judges across Youth Float Pony and Horse sections plus Adult and Comic divisions. Winners include Youth Float first Place Order of DeMolay Beaverhead Lumber sponsor and Adult Horse first place John Davis with belt buckle prize from D L Jewelry.
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Order of DeMolay
Beaverhead Lumber
Beaverhead
Irvines & Cottom
LDS Primary
Wheeler Inn
Boy Scout
Williams Feed and Machinery
Catholic Youth Organization
Rust
Ben Redg
Chevrolet
Harrison Brothers
Elks Club
City of Dillon
Benny Ryan
Larsen’s
Ralph Ruegsegger
Dillon
Bob Shaffner
Barry Sauer
Eddie
Lou Dupuis
Kenneth Gasser
John Davis
D & L Jewelry
Bud Redfield
Vern McCord
Jerry Harrison
Robert
Linda Cantrell
Portrait Studio
Pamela Silver
Marilyn Durant
Paul Stahl, Jr
Frank Watkins
Pat Arche
Colleen
Sharon Dougherty
Beverly
Barbara Britton
Herman Twins
Legion to Hold Convention Near Dillon
The Mining District Legion posts plan their convention on September 19 hosted by Phillip Lovell and Post No 20. Districts from Dillon, Butte, Helena, Anaconda, and Whitehall will be represented with Ber Townsend presiding. George M. Gosman and Walter Pacney lead as department and national executives assist. Lou Babb from Helen serves as adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Lovell
Verhead
Dillon
Butte
Helen Lodge
Anaconda
Whitehall
Ber
Townsend
George M. Gosman
Wulf and
National Executivveeerien
Walter Pacney Butte
Gordon’ Gipe
Polsonn
Legion
Lou’ Babb
Helen
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Sheriff Temple
Beaver Squad
Armstead Miss
Esvérhedd
Dillon, Ben Dillon
Greater University
Maintaia
Don Boka
Ennis
Mr. Boka
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