Community notes from Apex April gathering and elections
Mrs Genevieve Hier from Pocatello visited Apex on business last Monday. A school election drew about 33 votes with Geo Rice elected trustee for a three year term. A surprise party honored Mrs Arthur Rice with late night refreshments and dancing. A blizzard from the north over 48 hours slowed traffic and snowdrifts formed on area roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apex
Genevieve ‘Hier
Pocatello
Fabio
Butte
E. Young
Dillon
A. Hood
Bryan
Bryan Ranch
Otto
Christensen
G. Whetstone
Dil- Yon
K. Young
Geo. Rice
Ms. Rice
G. Rice
Arthur Rice
David Heir
R.frake
Spur Ranch
A. Crosley
Baby
Utopia Mining District
Julia
Buddie Gransbury
Rock Creek
Otto Christenson
H. Miller
Frankie_Mantz
Noah Allen
Crosely
Garrison
Maggie Bryan
Yarry B. Garrison
Carl Becher
D. McLain
Reichle
Rice Ranch
Death of B G Swafford Shocks Glen Station Community
Reichle P O April 5 reports the death of B G Swafford, long-time neighbor in the area. Funeral attendees from the Hartwig and related families, with several local residents visiting Dillon and Apex for gatherings and cattle sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichle P. O
B. G. Swafford
Swafford
Melrose
Julius Hartwig
Louisa Hartwig
John Hand
Stephan Kambich
Carl Hartwig
Veronika Hartwig
H. C. Nickle
Heince
Dillon
Elsa Garrison
Soe Namplé
John Waters
Fay Gransburry
Rock Creek
Apex
N. Allen
Julia Gransbury
Bud
Butte
Joe Nample
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Support
We express gratitude to many friends for assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Special thanks to organizations for support and floral offerings. We thank the Dillon eagle for music. Mrs. George Palmer George Palmer Dr. Mrs. Zillah P. Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Geagle
George Palmer
First Baptist Church Bible School and Services
The First Baptist Church invites all ages to Bible school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Theme Knowing God is the Source of Power. Young people meet at 6 30 p m. Evening services at 7 2% o'clock Topic Gods Love Waring and Saving. Prayer meeting each Wednesday night at 7 30 p m. Geo MacDougall is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Geo. MacDougall
Melrose Reports Severe Wind and Snowstorm Across Valley
Melrose residents endured a weekend wind and snow storm the strongest of the season. Despite drifting snow and difficult roads, farmers view the storm as beneficial for the country. The item also notes local movements including ranch leases, cattle shipments to Butte, mining visits in Heela and McCarty Mountain, a school election, and funeral services for Basil G. Swagard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Harold Townsend
Deer Lodge
Matt Anderson
Glendale
Dillon
Geo. Nelson
Brig Owens
Butte
Horace Hand
Fred Morris
Monte Clark
McCarty Mountain
James Miller
Weela
Chas. Ferari
Heela
Geo. Conway
Helena
Carl Boetticher
Morice Harvey
Matt Sommers
Sommers
Wm. Lee
Selway Sheep Co
Camp Creek
Boulder
Jefferson County
Lee
Rochester Pass
Otto Boetticher
P. H. Connor
F. P. Tate
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. N. Reid
Rev. Smith of
Basil G. Swagard
Ralph Swafford
Utah
John Swafford
Missoula
Hattie Morris
Anna Huber
Alois Fassler
Frank Stephens
Salt Lake
John Grant
Chas. Niblack
Sterling Slaggs
Kizer and Balland Sheep Co
Melrose Valley
Miss Myrtle Pfiffner Visits Brother in Manhattan
Red Rock item notes Miss Myrtle Pfiffner, who teaches in Manhattan, spent the weekend with her brother L. M. Pfiffner. Several local items follow including illness and travel notices, a school election result, and a heavy three foot snowstorm with drifts impeding roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Rock
Myrtle Pfiffner
Manhattan
L. M. Pfiffner
Arthur Salmon
Ames, Ranch
Wyno
Dannie Carpito
Walter Bennett
Anaconda
J. B. Roe
Dillon
Robert Slater
Leona
Melrose
H. E. Wombacher
E. B. Roe
L. M. Pfiffmer
S. M. Ames
J. W. Boyce
Margaret P
McCullough
Great Falls Meat Company
Chester Barrett
Grant
High School Glee Club Party Delights Students
The girls glee club hosted a Saturday night party with dancing games and contests for many students. Albert Nelson scored 35 of 45 in a film star guessing game and Francis Bimrose won a word contest with 385 words. The Junior prom plans are underway aiming to be the year’s top social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nelson
Francis Bimrose
Training School Notes Highlight Local Activities
Miss Pauline Van de Walker visits Butte and Deer Lodge while Wad Willson, school architect, calls on the training school. Vaccination urged for all pupils due to smallpox. Florence Patterson joins Deer Lodge schools to teach history and civics. Robert Finch returns after five months absent. A Barretts outing and a Philadelphia illustrated lecture are noted. County superintendent visit planned April 11 to 22 with activities list prepared. Tom Pinkerton named captain of the upper ungraded room basketball team. Track work to begin once weather permits with Parker assisting Frye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline van de Walker
Butte
Deer Lodge
Wad Willson
McGregor
Robert Finch
Hildreths
Hirschmans
Lilian Hottman
Barretts
Dr. Finch
Philadelphia
Tom Pinkerton
Parker
Frye
Beav erhead High Debating Finals Friday
Debating club holds final elimination contest Friday after school to select three top performers from six finalists for a Beaverhead Sheridan debate within two weeks. Jewell Clapp won the typewriting finals with Ara Sapp second and Ophelia Lloyd third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead High
Sheridan
Jewell Clapp
Ara Sapp
Ophelia Lloyd
Frank Sweeney
Raymond Holmes
Warren Forsgren
Beatrice Christina Téft-fox
Canada
Morton Elliott
The Black Sheep of the Coal Industry
Press reports condemn coal mines and operators as targets of socialist attacks. The piece argues public ownership would follow railroads, citing North Dakota as a first step and Chicago federation of labor backing state control and public utilities status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Red
Reds
North Dakota
Chicago Federation of Labor
Mrs Meagher and Daughter Visit Mrs Ripley in Salt Lake
Mrs Jack Meagher and her daughter from Salt Lake are visiting at Mrs Elmer Ripley's home for a few days on their way to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Meagher
Salt Lake
Elmer Ripley
Washington
Loomont News: Moisture, Farms, and Local Events
Snowy spell brings moisture for grain and potato planting. Richard Alsop's 160 acres of winter wheat looks strong. Waterloo cheese factory work begins signaling dairy expansion. Farm bureau meeting educates on potato markets and county agent H K Kauffman. Local elections reveal surprises as H J iester wins 20 votes and Pat Carney 9. Shipments, sales, and social notes fill the week with community happenings and a revival ending in Whitehall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loomont
Richard Alsop
Waterloo
Farm Bureau
H. K. Kauffman
H. M. Louis
Northwest Potato Exchange
H. J. Iester
Pat Carney
Lee McBride
Butte
Wm. Powell
T. Held
Ray Turner
Stephens
Missoula
R. Wing
Whitehall
Carl Foster
Everly
Lola Griffis
Cardwell
Will Lorenz
E. F. McCall
Billings
Sheridan Home Talent Play "An Old Fashioned Mother" Shines
Sheridan on April 7 saw a Catholic guild presented home talent play "An Old Fashioned Mother" to praise parental respect. The production impressed as one of the best in years with well chosen roles and professional acting by local youths and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah ‘Underhill
Miss Neylan
Sally” Larkins
Widder
Bill Prindie
Hildreth Marsh
Deborah Underhill
Israel
John’ Underhill
John Gilbert
Sheridan
Henry Walter
Jerry Gosling
Loring Lauria
W. W. Buford
Gloriana Perkins
Sukey Prindle
Mary Copp
Charles Shaffer
Leo Baril
Enoch Rowe
John
Adam Bruggaman
Karl Lueck
Dillon
George Ditty
San Francisco
Len Hodges
Hansen Packing Company
Butte
Shaffer
George’ Ditty
Dr. Orr
Walter Anderson
Idaho Falls
W. F. Selway
C. C. Hill
Helena
Robert
Mr. Hill
New Temple
Eivangelist
Langdon
Whitehall
Catholic Guild
Williamses Leave for Ontario Visit
Mrs. A. G. Williams departed Tuesday for Ontario Canada to visit relatives for several months. She was joined by Miss Beatrice Christman who plans to stay in Canada for an indefinite period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Williams
Ontario
Canada
Beatrice, Christman
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