Sparkling Rodeo Street Parade Draws Hundreds in WaS
A Monday morning parade in WaS drew hundreds along the route for a sparkling procession of floats marching groups and horses in bright garb. Jay Vo McCarthy organized the event while winners included Tolow Cowgal first Betty Mooney second and Margy Hollana third with various floats and pony classes recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdere
Wodais
Mdeo Evert
Mars
Tipats
Jay Vo McCarthy
Haumar
Anc
Guilfernt
Tolow
Cowgal
Betty Mooney
Margy Hollana
Janis Maasen
Walter Schwartz
Joe Stephoniu
Austin Purcell
CYO. Dillon
Bobby Olson
Tracy Wheat
Karen
Mooney
Effie Forsyth
Pierce Rouse
Rod Schaffher
Jim Mooney
Tne
Chamber of Commmittee Ooffice
Beaverhead
Regular City Council Meeting Adopts Zoning and Appointments
The council approved changes to sprinkling district boundaries and filled vacancies on the zoning and street committees. A taxi stand space protection request was referred for fire and safety review, and a resignation and appointment shifted committee leadership. A special meeting is planned to address ongoing issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jast Wreoresca
Bui Brerrum
Wo Tang
Wayne Meser
FeGrim Bill Pilgrim
Pete Cyrus
Bannack
Montana
Dillon Man Elected Head of State Firemen Assn
Ray Lynch of the Dillon volunteer fire department was elected president for the ensuing year at the Montana State Firemen's Association convention in Missoula. Billings will host the 1955 convention. Dillon delegates included Russell Stewart Edward Swetich and Lynch.
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Dillon
Ass'n
Ray Lynch
Duilon
Montana State Firemen'’s Association
Missoula
Billings
Dillon Department
Russell Stewart
Edward Swetich
Lynch
Best Cowboy Award Go To Johnny Reynolds At Dillon Rodeo
The Dillon rodeo awarded a $1000 prize for the top all around cowboy to Johnny Reynolds of Whitehall, winning for the third time. The article lists sponsors and supporters including Eagle Bar Becks Bar Spot Bulliards Star Rooms Rex Rooms Crystal Rooms Dr J C Linduska Lou's Carter Service Winn's Inc Club Bar Stockman Bar Crystal Bar State Bar Frank Madden C F Murphy P J Lovell Co First National Bank and many others.
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Thowe
Dillon Rodeo
Johnny Reynolds
Whitehall
The
Rodeo Board
Eagle Bar
Becks Bar
Spot Bulliards
Star Rooms
Rex Rooms
Crystal Rooms
Dr J C_ Linduska
Lou's Carter Service
Winn's, Inc
Stockman
Crystal Bar
Frank Madden
C. F Murphy
P J
First National Bank
Dijon Real Estate
Melton Texaco
Toggery
Vets
Beaverhead Lumber Co
Warner’s Food Store
Electric & Variety
D & L Jewelry
Green's Shoe Shop
Standard Lumber
Walter Grimes
Elks Club
H A. Stanchfield
State Bank & Trust Co
Montana
Berger-Cochrane Motors
Emmett Jones & Son
Dillon Creamery
George Routledge
Lee Hoerning
Ben Redd
Chevrolet
Vigilante Cattle Group Plans Sale Film Night
Del Lichterperg president urges all members and interested parties to attend a meeting tonight at 7 30 am to discuss recent cattle sales and developments. The gathering will cover the Chingo Feeder show and coast Flas Deeb area updates.
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Vigilante Cattle Group
Andrus
del Lichterperg
Lichtenberg
Ft.l. Ol
Chingo
Coast Flas Deeb
Donations for 4 H Building at fair reach donors
The Beaverhead county fair 4 H livestock sale raised 47250 dollars for the 4 H Builders building fund through re sales of lambs. Donors included Dillon Feed and Seed Les Staudemeyer Bill Gleed Safeway Stores Tash Beach Idaho Livestock Auction Co Rogers Farm Store and Arnold Benson among others. The community expects to clear the remaining balance of 61100 to complete the building.
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4-H Builders Building Fund
4-H Builders Club
Dillon Feed & Seed
Les Staudemeyer
Bill Gleed
Safeway
Tash Beach
Idaho Livestock Auction Co
Rogers Farm
Tra
Cora Rand
Fai
Fair Eroures
FFA
Dillon
Washington
Vernal
Utah
Sta
Beaverhead County
Lutheran Sunday School Rally Opens Sunday Morning
Sunday at 9 45 a.m. marks the opening of the Lutheran Sunday school with a Rally Day service and a film strip Be a Missionary. Children from age four through high school are invited to attend and Mrs W F Koeneke serves as superintendent.
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Lutheran Sunday School
Mra
W F Koeneke
Bowlers Begin New League Season with City Matches
The opening night saw Tash Ranchers vs Dillon Creamery and Farmers Union vs Elels in City league play. Megquier Plumbers met Eagle Bar while Shaffers Bakery faced Mockel's at 9 pm. Tomorrow the Treasure State league begins with War ners Foods vs Berger Cochran and Stewart Construction vs Ned Eva Lanes, with the Commercial league upcoming and the ladies league launching at 7 pm tonight with Red and White vs State Bar and Shaffer's Bakery vs Oasis.
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Tash Ranchers
Dillon Creamery
Farmers’ Union
Elels
Megquier Plumbers
Eagle Bar
Shaffers Bakery
Mockel’s
Treasure State League
Warners Foods
Berger-Cochrane
Stewart Construction Company
Ned-Eva
State Bar
Shaffer's Bakery
Oasis
Joe's
Roberta
Watkins and Electric and Variety
Thoraday
Jack's Market
Vaughn Ragsdale
Big Dipper
Beaverhead
Legion To Resume Fall Meetings Thursday At Post Rooms
Beaverhead post of the American Legion will start fall meetings tomorrow night at the post club rooms. Commander Phillip J Lovell will preside. The main business is plans for the district meeting on Sunday September 19. The auxiliary will also hold its convention here. The district is among Montana's largest with 2900 members and 13 posts.
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Beaverhead
American Legion
Phillip J Lovell
Montana
Dale Buckingham Completes European Midshipman Cruise
Dale Buckingham metalsmith second class USN and Dillon, Montana native completed a two month Midshipman Cruise Baker training voyage. The Wisconsin flagship led a squadron including five destroyers and escorts with ports at Grenock Brest and Guantanamo Bay. Tours included Glasgow London and Paris.
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Norfolk
Paris
Dale Buckingham
USN
Chester Buckngham
S. Bozeman St. Dillon
Cellus Buckingham
National City
Baker
Naval Reserve Office Corps
Grenock
Scotland
Brest
France
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Glasgow
London
Dsstroyers
Hunters Urged to Exercise Caution in Beaverhead Forest
Antelope hunters will begin Sept 5 in Beaverhead National Forest areas. Past years saw fires from careless warming and cooking fires. none so far this season. Fire danger rising. cooperation needed to keep the record free of man caused fires. Ensure campfires are out and smokes are managed.
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Beaverhead National Forest
W E Fry
Melrose Thimblers Win 4-H Window Display Prize
Mrs. Norman Downing announced that the Melrose Thimblers won first prize in the 4-H window display contest at the county fair. The Glen Sagebrushers and the Hi- Lighters of Dillon received honorable mention.
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Norman Downing
Melrose Thimblers
Glen
Dillon
Style Revue and Talent Show Shines in City Hall
The 4 H style revue and talent show on Saturday night August 28 drew a large audience. Miss Connie South hosted with skill and the Melrose Thimblers’ skit Bessie the Heifer drew applause. Girls showcased a year’s 4 H sewing work and proceeds support Beaverhead county 4 H activities. Mrs Agnes Gransberg led the talent show.
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Connie South
Bessie
Melrose Thimblers
Beaverhead County
Agnes Gransberg
Dillon's Oldest Business Firm in Dillon Faces Auction
The Dillon business, founded in 1880 by George Lennox, nears liquidation after the death of its second owner Geo. Dart. Fred Dart Jr. and Mrs Dart oversee the plan to close the shop in a 10 day procedure beginning Friday, drawing hundreds of local residents who have long relied on the firm for furniture and rugs.
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Ena
Schmitz
Portland
Fred Dart
George M. Dart
George Dart
Geo. Dart
Bannack
Dillon
George Lennox
Dillon Schools Open After Summer Renovations
Fall term started yesterday at Dillon with about 900 students in two public schools and the county high school. Superintendent Walker noted renovations including new furniture and lighting, a shop move, and added classroom space. Principal Bruer reported pre opening registration and reconditioning of buildings, plus new typing desks and roof coatings. Attendance totals will be available early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Innes
Bill Bruer
50 Year Pin Award Wood Circle No 665 Neehibo Woodcraft
During the presents ceremony an award pin ceremony marked a 50 year pin for Wood Circle No 665 Neehibo Woodcraft with a song composer noted in attendance.
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Wood Circle No
Neehibo
Woodcraft
Truck Fire and Gas Tank Explosion Strikes Dillon
The Dillon fire department responded to an unusual call near the intersection of Atlan Glendale streets last Thursday evening. A truck owned by Norman Ovi driven by Mr. Woodscaugh, recently filled, was badly damaged by the fire. Cause of the blaze is not yet determined.
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Dillon
Norman Ovi
Mr. Woodscaugh
Atlan
Glendale
Thrilling two day Wild West rodeo draws near 7500 crowd
About 7500 spectators attended the annual rodeo over Sunday and Monday showcasing precise runs by contestants and top stars. Johnny Reynolds of Whitehall won the all around award with a 305 score, claiming $1000 for the third year, while Sue Peterson was named rodeo queen after a multiday contest.
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Johnny Reynolds
Whitehall
Melrose
Sue Peterson
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Blackfoot
Floyd Peters
Blaine Hans
Chaimpi Dogger
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Bill Rence
Jonanne Harris
Bert Jenkins
Buck Boyce
Bill Lawr Reynolds
Buck Boy
Johnny Cobb Furth
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