Missing in action: Rudolph Swetish listed by War Office
War Office in Washington reports Rudolph Swetish of Dion missing in action since August 22 during the Sicilian campaign. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1941. Two brothers, William and Howard, serve. Albert plans to enter service soon. Mrs. Lula Baird departs for White Sulphur Springs to teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Swetish
Mike Swetish
Dion
War Department
Washington, D. C
Sgt
Swetish
Army Air Force
William
Howard
Albert
Local Notes Highlight Family Visits and Community Happenings
Jacksons vacationing in California with daughters families. Pendergast drive to Dillon. O Neals sell sawmill, plan to move to Libby Montana. Community figures honored in IOOF and Rebekahs events. Hospital discharge for Harrison family. Grandmother Celia Wilson learns of great grandson Robert Holloran II. Canvassing for winter supplies and church service schedule announced. Bennie Lapham returns from Logan clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin C. Jackson
California
Allen Dansie
Little Suzanne
Lyston Dansie
Little Jackson Wesley Skeeters
Dillon
Dan Pendergast
O’neal
Plenn
Sam Petersen
Libby
Mont
Rebekah
Mark Clemon
Charles Wenger
S. J. Johnson
John Jackson
Idaho
Dwight Harrison
Little Son
Dwight, Jr
Barrett Hospital
The
Examiner
Little Dwight
Harold Nelson
Little Dana
Johnnie
Little Margaret
Robert Wayne Harrison
Jungles
Dwight
Harrison
Celia Wilson
Robert William Holloran the II
Logan
Utah
Keith Boetticher
Jimmie
Sylvia Tate
Gus Wenger
Wisdom
Mark Clemen
Bennie Lapham
Bennie
Bart Hogan Dies After Brief Illness and Death
Bart Hogan 62 a Beaverhead county resident for over 25 years died last Thursday at Barrett hospital following a brief pneumonia illness. Born in Norway he came here about 40 years ago and worked as a carpenter. No known relatives survive in this country. Funeral was held Saturday from Brundage chapel with interment in Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Hogan
Beaverhead County
Barrett Hospital
Norway
Hogan
Brundage Chapel
Mountain View Cemetery
Contingent Induction Dance Set For Next Month
The article notes that the contingent’s induction will take place after their report, marking the first time this order is used. All contingent members and their wives will be admitted to the dance free of charge.
Merle Smith Visits Sainion Idaho This Weekend
Merle Smith visited Sainion Idaho over the weekend, staying for a short period as noted in local society listings. The report records a casual social visit with no further events or engagements mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Smith
Sainion, Idaho
Veteran of World War I Dies at Dillon Home
Paul Christian Steen aged 50 died Saturday after a lingering illness. Born in Denmark December 1, 1892 he came to Montana 42 years ago and Dillon 40 years ago. He enlisted September 1917 trained at Camp Lewis and served with Company D 348th machine gun battalion 91st Division earning naturalization there. Funeral was held yesterday at Brundage Funeral Home with burial in Mountain View soldiers plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Christian Steen
Denmark
Montana
Dillon
Camp Lewis
Wash
348Th
Brundage Funeral Home
Mountain View Cemetery
State Regent D A R Is Guest Dillon Unit
Mrs J G Reitsch of Helena state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution visited Beaverhead chapter on Sept 16. She stayed with Mrs Lewis D Smith and attended a luncheon hosted by regent Mrs O A Bergeson. Fifteen members attended before a meeting, then a museum visit praising the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Reitsch
Helena
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Beaverhead
Lewis D. Smith
O. A. Bergeson
Berg
Former Dillon Blacksmith Dies At 84
Mr Jewell a longtime Dillon blacksmith aged 84 spent retirement at the Masonic home and kept in touch with friends via letters. He is survived by a son Daniel E Jewell of Pocatello Idaho who has many Dillon friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OCAL
Jewell
Dillon
Maconte
Daniel E. Jewell
Pocatello
Idaho
Shortage of spud pickers hits Dillon potato crop
Dillon potato growers report a persistent labor shortage despite higher pay. They urge men women and youths to register with the U S Employment Office to harvest about 625 acres. If unresolved the crop may be left in the ground or a local spud shortage could occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
U. S
Beaverhead Bond Campaign Near Halfway Mark
Beaverhead county reports bond campaign progress with purchases totaling 29600 in bond credit. Major allotments include Western Life Insurance 15000 Standard Oil of California 10000 Continental Oil 2000. Officials say about 40 percent of the quota has been raised. Disparities noted as county campaign leadership under W Niblack and War Finance chair W Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Western Life Insurance Co
Standard Oil of
California
Continental Oil Co
Dis
Eanty Niblack
W. W. Hawkins
Chateen
War Finance Committee
Beaverhead County
Frank Paul Visits From Bat tle for Week in Dillon
Frank Paul, a former Dillon resident, has spent the past week visiting here from his Bat tle home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Paul
Dillon
Batte
St Rose guilds and society news from Dillon area
St Rose guild meets tomorrow at 2:00 at Mrs John Keenans on North Washington street. St Rose Junior Guild gathers Thursday night at 8:00 at Mrs H A Stanchfields. Mrs Elsie Cornell wins Dillon Country Club ladies trophy for third year with 66 on 12 holes. St James Guild to meet Thursday at 2:00 at Mrs E L Poindexters. Pfe LaRue Cantrell and Dorothy Marion Olsen wed Monday at First Presbyterian with reception and notes of families and MSC ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rose Guild
John Keenan
North
Washington Street
St. Rose Junior Guild
H. A. Stanchfield
Elsie Cornell
Dillon Country Club
Bridge
St. James Guild
E. L. Poindexter
Pfc. Cantrell
Beaverhead County High School
Monttana State College
Bozeman
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity
Camp Wolters
Texas
M.S.C
Cantrell
Butte High School
Local Residents Involved In Unclear Report
Jabest Boaiers, sti Ot De, and Mrs. W. J. Romers of this city are mentioned in a puzzling report. The fragment hints at a person’s involvement or status but lacks clear details or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jabest Boaiers
W. J. ‘Romers
Fall Clinic Set for Butte October 25 In Montana
Fall clinics for crippled children of Montana will be held by the Division of Services for Crippled Children of the Montana State Board of Health. Eleven clinics statewide with qualified medical and nursing staff aim to diagnose and ensure completion of prescribed treatment under Dr Thomas M Leonard. Eligible are under 21 in economic distress. referrals via family physician to orthopedist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Division of Services
Montana State Board of Health
Thomas M. Leonard
Crippled Childrens’ Division
Josephine D. Eudaily
Department of Public Welfare
Dillon
Butte Clinic Opens Registration for Veterans Vocational Training
Patients from Powell, Granite, Deer Lodge, Silver Bow, Beaverhead and Madison counties will attend the Butte Murray clinic. Registration begins 9 a.m. Monday Oct. 25 and closes 3 p.m. A Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau representative will interview eligible candidates for training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Granite
Deer Lodge
Silver Bow
Beaverhead
Madison
Butte
Murray Clinic
Vocational Rehabilitation
Port land couple welcomes baby daughter Ross family
A daughter was born September 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Ross of Portland Oregon. Mrs. Ross will be remembered here as Maxine Wiant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wiant, former Dillon residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Sor
Robert M. Ross
Portland
Ore
Ross
Maxine Wiant
Gary Wiant
Dillon
Also Mentioned on This Page
War Office
Lula Baird
White Sulphur Springs
Jackson
the Style Shop
Duplers
Furs
Jong Service
Rupler
Coen Veree Generations
Paul C. Steen
D.A.R
Dillon, Montana
L. F. Huddleston
Gallatin Gateway
MontAna State College
Harry R. Figgins
Gleed Bros
Lima
Roy J. Haines
Sheridan
D. M. Hitch
Hobson
C. E. Kieckbusch
Townsend
Ralph Jorgenson
Wilsoll
Ray Holloway
Chas. M. LaDue
Rambouillets
Hampshires
Panamas
Col. E. O. Walter
Filer
F. A. Ralston
Paul Orcutt
Howard Lewis, Ennis
E. F. Rinehart
Boise, Idaho
J. J. Kelley
Butte, Mont
J. E. Kelley
First National Bank
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