Dillon schools to reopen next Monday courts term starts
Dillon public schools announced the new term will begin next Monday with registration at 10 00 a m for Dillon elementary students and a 830 a m faculty meeting. Beavershead County rural schools also plan Monday openings.
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Dillon Public Schools
O. Kay Moe
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Martha Nelson
Packer
Mrs. Lasich
Mrs. Nelson
Miss Rudd
Phyllis Davis
Miss Forester
Miss Davis
Orr
Miss Lundberg
Bagley
Mrs. Orr
Miss Minger
Miss Shortt
Mrs. Darr
Eli Bennett Claimed by Illness in Dillon
Eli Bennett 68 died at county hospital after a brief illness. A native of Peoria Illinois born May 21 1877 he lived in Illinois and New England before moving to the West and Dillon about 15 years ago. He worked as a cook and chef in Spokane and Dillon restaurants and was crippled by infantile paralysis since age eight.
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Eli Bennett
Peoria
Ilinois
New England
Spokane
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Beav erhead County Resident Robert O Connell Dies at 53
Robert O Connell 53 a lifelong Beaverhead County resident died Saturday morning after a brief illness in Jackson born May 30 1893 in Elkhorn Mont he lived most of his life in the Big Hole basin served in World War I employed on local ranches Survivors include two brothers and sisters in law Ben Mallon and James O Connell Wise River a sister Mrs Jack Bell Seattle a brother in law James Jackson Dillon several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held yesterday at Brundage Funeral Home Beaverhead Post American Legion led rites Interment in Mountain View Cemetery Pallbearers were F Dundee L Hoyrup H Helming T Rhino G Rhino B Risley
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Robert O'Connell
Beaverhead County
Jackson
Elkhorn
Mont
Big Hole Basin
Big Hole
Mar Clemon
Ben Mallon
James O’connell
Wise River
Jack Bell
Seattle
James Jackson
Dillon
Brundage Funeral Home
Beaverhead Post
American Legion
Legion
Mountain View Cemetery
F. Dundee
L. Hoyrup
H. Helming
T. Rhino
G. Rhino
B. Risley
Ranch Hand Found Dead on Tracks
Harry Paul Grubb 47, Beaverhead ranch hand, was found dead on railroad tracks at Armstead about 7 am Monday. Coroner says he was likely struck by a train or switching freight car. identity confirmed Monday night via papers found at Dick Freeman ranch. Grubb, a Warren Ohio native, had lived in Massillon Ohio and worked in Utah and Idaho before moving to Beaverhead County last spring.
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Harry Paul Grubb
Beaverhead Ranch
Armstead
Raymond Schwartz
Dick Freeman
Grubb
Warren
Ohio
Massillon
Utah
Idaho
Beaverhead County
Schwartz
Beaverhead County High School Opens Term With Enrollment Rise
Beaverhead county high school's regular term opened yesterday with registration showing more students than last year. Enrollment at close of day stood 62 freshmen, 54 juniors, 54 sophomores, and 52 seniors, with five more this morning bringing total to 227, Principal D. L. Johnson said. Classes begin at 8:20 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. daily.
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Beaverhead County High School
Prin. D. L. Johnson
Johnson
Beaverhead County Commissioners Hold Regular Monthly Session
The Beaverhead county board of commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Martin C. Jackson and commissioners Archie Henneberry and Paul Stahl, Jr. in attendance along with Clerk C. W. Buckingham. Routine business was conducted over yesterday and today.
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Beaverhead County
Hugh Smythe Heads to Helena High as Instructor
Hugh Smythe spent the weekend in Dillon en route from Twin Bridges to Helena where he will serve as an instructor in the Helena high school.
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Hugh Smythe
Dillon
Twin Bridges
Helena
Helena High School
Open Season Dates Set On Migratory Birds
Montana sets 45 day migratory bird season from Oct 26 to Dec 9 and tightens shooting hours. Beverages and licenses issued in the past week show multiple couples in Idaho and Utah. Geese restrictions close snow geese areas Beaverhead Madison and Gallatin counties while ducks allow seven per day and twenty five for mergansers.
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Montana
Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
Beaverhead
Madison
Gallatin
Beaverhead county urged to seed 2900 acres of wheat for 1947
Beaverhead county farmers are urged to seed 2900 acres of wheat to help reach a national goal of 71,720,000 acres. State and federal agriculture officials note the goal supports domestic and foreign needs, while urging soil conservation and avoiding marginal land. Montana's share totals about 414000 acres, allocated by the production adjustment steering committee.
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Beaverhead
County Agricultural Conservation Association
Usda Council
Council
Montana
State Production and Marketing Administration
Eastern Star elects Montana grand officers
Delegates to the Montana grand chapter session elected Betty Coleman of Great Falls as worthy grand matron and I D Hadzor of Butte as worthy grand patron. Also chosen were Palma Coon of Billings associate grand matron and D M Danskin of Glendive associate grand patron along with Esther Shaw of Missoula secretary Hattie Hadzor of Butte treasurer Augusta Baumgartner of Ronan grand conductress and Pearl Tintinger of Cascade associate grand conductress.
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Butte
Montana
Order of Eastern Star
Betty Coleman
Great Falls
I. D. Hadzor
Emma (Palma Coon
Billings
D. M. Danskin
Glendive
Esther Shaw
Missoula
Hattie Hadzor
Augusta Baumgartner
Ronan
Pearl Tintinger
Cascade
Hollis Harrison Family Attends Dillon Rodeo
Mr and Mrs Hollis Harrison and daughter Shirley of Bozeman and former Beaverhead residents attended the Dillon rodeo, joining local spectators for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Harrison
Shirley
Bozeman
Beaverhead
Dillon
Labor Day Parade Draws Thousands in Dillon
The Dillon Labor Day parade drew thousands along the main street, led by Beaverhead county high school band and a color guard from the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Nearly 200 horses and riders joined floats and entries, with prizes awarded in several divisions including best dressed cowgirl and cowboy under 15.
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Dillon
Jay V. McCarthy
South Pacific Street
Beaverhead County
Fred Honeychurch
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sam Freeman
Dillogs
Bob Harrison
Tex Smith
Luther Page
Mandy White
Jean Troupe
Gerry Gillies
Joe Stefanic
Tom Tucker
J. Spence
Myrtle Hale
Estelle Shaffner
June Selway
Chester Hale
Ed Clark
Frank Madden
Eliel’s
Davis Texaco
Walter Scott
Ross Hill
Janet Mayland
Elizabeth McCollum
Betty
Billy Thiel
Klairaine Green
Janet Brown
Jack Thiel
Robert Romers
George Clemon
Kay Waldemar
John McCollum
Barbara Ries
McCarthy
Harry J. Andrus
Lew Larsen
Bill Hillstead
Sylvester Meade
W. J. Romers
J. C. Wedum
Luther Smith
Lenore McC
Kiwanis District Governor to Visit Dillon Club
Orville Bryan district governor of Kiwanis from Deer Lodge will visit the Dillon Kiwanis club at the Andrus hotel dining room for a regular dinner meeting. He will be joined by other officials and a Sheridan delegation of seven or eight members. Dr. F. H. Bimrose notes the Dillon group will hear about state and national Kiwanis activities and future plans. Musical numbers by Ralph McFadden will be presented, and new members Dr. Robert Bell and Don Noble will be introduced.
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Orville Bryan
Kiwanis
Deer Lodge
Kiwanis Club of
Dillon
Andrus Hotel
Service Organization
Sheridan
F. H. Bimrose
Dillon Group
Bryan
Ralph McFadden
Robert Bell
Don Noble
Dillon Club
Beaverhead County High Names 1962 Class Officers
Beaverhead County High School named class officers this afternoon for Seniors Juniors Sophomores and Freshmen. Officers include presidents Ted Hazel baker Ed Davis and other posts with vice presidents secretaries treasurers and council representatives for each class.
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Beaverhead County
Wayne Nelson
Jack Hoyrup
Luther French
Billy Roberts
Brandt Casterline
Bruce Jardine
Carol Giudici
Gerry Gillies
John Osborne
Evelyn Mikkelsen
Joe Krall
Ted Hazelbaker
Johnny Patton
Barbara Boyer
Frank Merrill
Yell
Fay Waldemar
Dick McCracken
Patsy Paul
Mary Ricketts
Britton Jackson
Helen Andrus
Denton Hughes
Glenn Hayden
Tanya Johnson
Henry Richardson
Beverly Tucker
Delores Davis
Robert Banks
Virginia Irvine
William J. Bierrum
Ed Davis
Dana Scott
Marjorie Ward
Charles Hendren
Sam Davis
Claudia Faust
Fred Honeychurch
Pythian Sisters Hold Meeting and Community Notes
Tuebor Semper Temple No 24 Pythian Sisters met in regular session on August 28 with 18 sisters and four knights present. Initiation for Cecil Palmer and a handkerchief shower for Sister Charlotte Still followed. Fishing netted about $17 and birthday cake honored July and August birthdays. Local clubs and visits are listed along with minor civic notes and upcoming meetings.
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William Thieman
Billie Dan
Butte
I. E. Pruitt
Dillon
M. P. Amason
Ben Proctor
County High School
Ray Kellett
Laura Foster
Foster
Leed
S. D the O.es
Hazel Franks
Hilda Proctor
Hilma Merrell
S. D
Veleria Pierce
Dillon Rodeo Draws Record Crowds on Holiday Weekend
The 1946 Dillon rodeo set attendance records with nearly 5,000 spectators for Sunday's final day and a similarly large opening. H. R. Peterson supplied most bucking horses while Phil Mannix of Augusta won the all around crown with a $100 prize. Ed Jones and Mel Icenogle placed second and third respectively in all around. Ed Shipman won bareback riding, with several others placing in each event across two days of competition.
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Dillon
Mgr
Claude Lay
H. R. Peterson
Beaverhead Rodeo Association
Phil Mannix
Augusta
Bill Malicote
Pipe Organ Lodge
Ed Jones
Monida
Mel Icenoggle
Bill Watson
May
Idaho
Bob Hoffman
Belgrade
Ed Shipman
Bozeman
Jackie O’brien
Melrose
Lewis Reynolds
Hoyt Osborne
al Schonenberger
Wisdom
Hans Rasmussen
Mannix
Watson
J. Overman
Wolf Creek
Tex Smith
Ennis
Jack Carraher
Anaconda
Overman
Dan Buck
Helena
Sam Grover
Lakeview
Pat Brennan
Dwight Harrison
Tom Pierce
al Johnson
Ed Topping
Jack Forsyth
Ted
County Weed Eradication Under Way County Agent Leads Program
Distribution of a carload of at lazide weed killer began last week under County Agent J H Mikkelsen as part of a weed control plan by the county board of commissioners. The aim is eradicating white top, now found in patches and some spots up to 0.45 acres, with warned ranchers that treated soil will be less productive for about three years.
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Co. Agt
J. H. Mikkelsen
Board O County Commissioners
First Annual Eagle Picnic Set for Sept 15
Members of Dillon aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles plan a picnic at Dillmont park on Sunday Sept 15 with a dance the night before. Jack McLaren chairs the dance committee with Jack Thiel and Eddy VanHam assisting. Activities include sports contests and refreshments. attendees may bring basket lunches. Odell Jensen and wife of Lima visited Dillon on Tuesday.
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Dillon Aerie
Order of Eagles
Dillmont Park
F. C. Kirby
Acrie
Park
Eagle
Jack McLaren
Jack Thiel
Eddy VanHam
Eagles
Amateur Pre Rodeo Programs Draw Crowds at City Skating Rink
Amateur talent shows at the municipal skating rink beside the courthouse drew hundreds in the run up to the annual rodeo. Ed Buck of Butte, ex Dillon resident, served as rodeo announcer and master of ceremonies. Beaverhead high school queen Jo Ann Shaw was crowned after Saturday’s finale amid a field of finalists Pat Carrigan Virginia Tovey Bonnie George and Jerry Larson. A cowboy trio John Waldemar Paul Griffith Muggs McGinnis won top prizes. Alfred Fidler and Regina Melton also placed. Beaverhead High School band directed by Fred Honeychurch performed both nights. Amateur boxing bouts organized by Clancy Johnson highlighted the first night.
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Ed Buck
Butte
Dillon
Jo Ann Shaw
Beaverhead County
Pat Carrigan
Virginia Tovey
Bonnie George
Jerry Larson
John Waldemar
Paul Griffith
Muggs McGinnis
Alfred Fidler
Regina Melton
Fred Honeychurch
Children of Beaverhead Man Attend Reunion
Children of W. A. Colson, born at Barratts in 1873, attended a family reunion at Sam Freeman’s ranch. Attendees included families of Colson from Dubois Idaho, Red Bluff California, Pocatello Idaho, Lima Montana, and Small Idaho, with two daughters unable to attend.
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W. A. Colson
Beaverhead County
Barratts
Sam Freeman
Colson
Clay Colson
Dubois
Idaho
Kenneth Colson
Orville Williams
Small
Glenn Crampton
Red Bluff
Calif
John Miller
Pocatello
Dorothy Colson
Smal Idaho
Martha Foster
Lima
Mont
Maurice Taverner
Howard Holmes
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Onnell
Samt Jackson
County
Norman Giles Ring
Clyde Chile
Florence McMurray
Portland
Merlin J. Findlay
Velva Winter Steen
Max F. Jacobson
Irwin
Madge Vv. V. Ashment
Freedon
Wyo
Klar F. Jorgenson
Betty Mae Hannock
Idaho Falls
John Telford Denning
Tona
Lorraine Hepworth
Blackfoot
Clyde C. Rust
Paradise
Wilma Jones
J. Gordon Wikstad
Wilma Fadey
Pee
Beaverhead Wheat
Robert Emerson Meine
Frank Lambert Kurtz
Otto G. McQuiston
Reichle
Albert E. Huggins
John Collins
Box Elder
Herman Schwab
Dorothy Bittick
Ernestine Patterson
High
Verna Jenkins
Nola Mitchell
Tom Sloan
Damaris Cherry
Jack Rich
West Yellowstone
Mitchell
J. O. Adamson
Boise
Ann Shaw
Clancy Johnson
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