Reynolds Wins Big at Dillon Cowboy Show in 1953 Rodeo
Johnny Reynolds won the $1000 top prize as best all around cowboy at the Dillon rodeo after posting perfect 40 point scores in saddle bronc riding and Brahma bull riding. The three day event included bull doggings and fast times, with Hart and Rutledge posting notable feats and several riders injured in rough bull riding. Reynolds also led in other events with daily firsts and overall earnings, amid extensive horse and bull racing and local attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Reynolds
Dillon Rodeo Farmerly
Wetrose
Whitehall
Reynolds
Doc Soretsch Lootanen
Idaho
Soretean
Beovteeiean
Ana Madisel
Moncays
Akon
Dillon
Dick ( Orteau
Rodeo
Fred Lafley
Butte
Kildare Crane
Oklahoma
Arena
Blaine Ramey
Floyd Peters
Billy Schall
Burk Boyce
Ang
Harry Hart
Hoss Aller
Visalia
Calif
Ervan Carlsen
Sheridan
Rafe Ineersoll
Grant
Bob Olson
Winder
Rutledge
Blackfoot
Ike Thomason
Silesia
Charley Mantle
al Schonenberger
Melrose
Marshal Taylor
Sun Vale
City Council Hires Great Falls Man For Street Paving
The council approves hiring a Great Falls based engineer for street paving work ahead of a CME. They plan to bid for a new fire truck pump costing about 110 and authorize contracts with William Wertzel and Fred Quinnell to manage street paving and sewage disposal projects.
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City Council
Great Falls
Cme
Rome
Boal Kurte
tRaureh
Fur In
Sas
Marie Anderson
Transient Held on Charge of Stealing Car in Beaverhead
Alber Becker, a transient, is held at Beaverhead county jail on charges of car theft. He is accused of taking a vehicle from Clay Anderson, a Paskett ranch employee near Dukin, around 10:45 p m Monday. The stolen car, taken from East Glendale street, was recovered in Divide by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alber Becker
Beaverhead County
Clay Anderson
Paskett Ranch
Dukin
East Glendale Street
Divide
Orphans Visit Beav erhead Chamber for Labor Day Event
About 100 boys and girls from the state orphans home at Twin Bridges and their adult teachers toured Beaverhead County. They were guests of the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and the J C Penney store on Labor Day, viewing the rodeo in the morning and a schedule of treats and luncheon in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Orphans Home
Twin Bridgex
Beaverhead Chambers Commerce
Diion J C Penge
DeMolay and Wheeler Floats Win Labor Day Parade
The Beaverhead chapter of DeMolay won best float in the organization division while Wheeler Inn took first in the commercial division. Second place in organization went to Armstead Needle 4-H and a three way tie for third involved Dillon Hayseeds 4-H and Dillon Fire Department. Beaverhead Bar Supply was second in commercial.
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Dodger
Lester Jones
Jocky Parsons
Red Devil
Norman Palmer
Queen
Walt Schwartz
Buffalo Grass
Rafe Ingersoll
Ed Clark
Whisky Sour
Doane Sauer
Tex Smith
Pony Express
Dick Briges
Dee Mayor
Schwartz and Jones
Les Jones
Rafe Inger
Stan Hogason
Black Ball
Jim McGowan
Grant
Briggs
Mayer
Schwartz
Jones
Clark
Beaverhead
DeMolayy
Dullen
Wheeler Inn
Armstead Needle
Dillon Hayseeds
Dillon Fire Department
Beaverhead Bar Supply
Big Dipper
Stanley Schwartz
John Hemphill
Harry Andrus
Inductions Priest Beaverhead County Selective Service
Four registrants from Beaverhead County have been called for induction into the armed forces scheduled for Sept. 21. Names listed include Frerett E. Martinell of Dell and Donald Harvey Jones, Wise River, and Donald Michael Stefanatz of Dillon, plus Thomas Franklin Bingham of Lima. Pre physicals set for Thursday involve Oliver G Williamson Jr of Lima Henry M Keart Melrose Vincent R Beninger Jackson Walter D Smith Argenta Daniel B Hawkins Dillon and two transfers Cecilie Semidey Salinas Puerto Rico John Porter Seacat Meade Kans.
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Selective Service
Beaverhead County
J. C. Fuller
Frerett E. Martinell
Dell
Donald Harvey Jones
Wise River
Donald Michael Stefanatz
Dillon
Thomas Franklin Bingham
Lima
Oliver G Williamson, Jr
Henry M. Keart
Mel
Car Theft Gets Five Year Penalty for Clinton Bledsoe
Clinton Bledsoe of Blackfoot Idaho pleaded guilty to stealing a gasoline truck owned by Lloyd Davis of Dillon. He admitted driving the vehicle from Dillon to Blackfoot via West Yellowstone on August 29 and 30. Judge Philip C. Duncan sentenced him to five years in state prison after the plea in district court at Dillon. He was arrested by Idaho officers in Blackfoot, became ill and underwent an operation there before being returned to Dillon for trial.
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Clinton Bledsoe
Blackfoot
Idaho
Philip C. Duncan
Dillon
Lloyd Davis
West Yellowstone
Schoolmasters Will Meet Here In Dillon
A meeting of the Southwest Schoolmasters will be held at the Andrus hotel in Dillon Monday evening September 14 at 7 p.m. Principal Martin Rahl of Beaverhead County High School announces Ralph Henry Montana Education Association field executive will speak along with state and district presidents expected to attend.
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Southwest
Andrus
Dillon
Martin Rahl
Beaverhead County
Ralph Henry
Montana Education Association
Beavers Open Football War With Butte Reds Friday
Beavers meet Butte Reds in Vigilante Field clash as coach Tyrand and ex Grizzly teammate Leeper renew a high stakes non conference battle. Tyrand seeks to match a strong 1953 Class B record while Reds aim to avenge past results in a torrid season opener.
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Ben Tyrand
Beaver
George Scott
MSU
Leeper
Tyrand
Grizzly
Grizly
Doug Fessenden
Odsons
Reds
Rose Ann Clemow Crowned Queen of Dillon Rodeo 1953
Rose Ann Clemow of Jackson was chosen queen of the 1953 Dillon rodeo, beating five other contestants. Attendants were Leora Nix of Lima and Sylvia Schulz of Sheridan, with other competitors Elva Owen Dillon Barbara Jean Trueman Melrose and Alice Polish Glen. The field began with eight, two withdrew. The queen and candidates were judged on ticket sales horsemanship personality poise appearance and charm. The crowning followed a rodeo dance at city hall and was part of a weekend honoring earlier queens Joan Clemon and Joan Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Ann Clemow
Jackson
Dillon
Leora Nix
Lima
Sylvia Schulz
Sheridan
Elva Owen
Barbara Jean Trueman
Melrose
Alice Polish
Glen
Joan Clemon
Joan Clark
Don Pace
Joe Wedum
Lee Joy
D. T. Flitton
Don Berger
Wheel Chair Drive Launched by Beaverhead VFW Post
Lloyd Whipple post 4163 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars starts a community chair drive to provide wheelchairs for free use by Beaverhead County residents. Funds come from Capper Publications magazine subscriptions sales. donations are not accepted. The local post keeps part of the funds to buy equipment. chairs will be loaned for temporary use with transport obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Lloyd Whipple
M. J. Markovich
O Markovich
SVFW
Capper
Deadline Set for PMA Community Committee Election
Sept 18 is the voting deadline for the 1953 PMA election of Beaverhead county farmers and ranchers. Ballots have been mailed to eligible voters of record. Those eligible but unserved should call the Dillon PMA office to verify status. sealed ballots must reach the office by 5 pm Sept 18 or be postmarked by then. Results tabulated by Sept 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PMA
Beaverhead County
Dillon Pma
Dillon Among Montana Cities Facing Rising Municipal Costs
The Montana Taxpayers Association lists Dillon among towns with higher municipal costs. In the 2500 to 7500 population bracket Dillon rose to 46.25 dollars per thousand, ranking fifth, up from 38 in 1952, while Hamilton surged to 56. Dillon, Glendive Laurel Deer Lodge Lewis town Sidney and others posted increases. Whitefish and Lewistown held unchanged, and Roundup Glasgow Cut Bank Shelby and Red Lodge posted declines.
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Montana Taxpayers’ Association
Dillon
Montana
Hamilton
Glendive
Laurel
Deer Lodge
Lewistown
Sidney
Whitefish
Glasgow
Shelby
Red Lodge
Beaverhead County High Enrolls 303 for 1953-54 Year
Principal Martin Rahl reported Beaverhead County High School has 303 students enrolled for the 1953-54 year. Fifteen more students are expected to enroll soon, bringing total enrollment higher than last year by sixteen students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Rahl
Wenesday
Beaverhead County High School
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Far & Petems
Maita
H. Pea
Schall
Hart
Othe
Weldon Rutledge
Lawson Fore
Buck Boyce
Dick Pierce
Dick Sorenson
Camas
Eans
Pratik Beast
Joe
Geien
C of C. Penney
J C Penney Company
DeMolay
Wheeler
Arlee Tucker
Air
Beavers
Tyvand
Lewis T. Poole
Sammy Leeper
Butte Reds
Dillon Rodeo
VFW
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