Veterans hear on adjusted compensation at Dillon meeting
Beaverhead and Madison counties ex service men gather in City hall Tuesday May 1 to hear U S Veterans Bureau and Montana American Legion representatives. D C Ramport will discuss adjusted compensation state legislation and government life insurance with a Bureau doctor offering free examinations and staff to assist claimants.
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American Legion
Beaverhead
Madison
U. S. Veterans’ Bureau
State Department of the American Legion
Montana
Leif Fredericks
Bureau
Legion
Dillon
D. C
Fredericks
Veterans’ Bureau
Farewell Trap Shoot for Thornton at Fair Grounds
The Dillon Red & Gun club plans a Sunday afternoon shoot at the fair grounds to bid farewell to C. C. Thornton who leaves soon for Minneapolis. Thornton challenges Hiram Brundage for the Brownlee medal Brundage currently holds. An excellent afternoon of sport is anticipated.
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C. C. Thornton
Minneapolis
Dillon Red & Gun Club
Fair Grounds
Thornton
Hiram Brundage
Brownlee
Saucer Breakers
Rotarians Name Directors and Officers at Luncheon
Rotarians elected the board of directors at a Sugar Bowl luncheon on Wednesday noon. The directors are Frank A. Hazelbaker Frank Eliel J. E Monroe and J. H. Gilbert. Officers named are Frank Hazelbaker president Frank Eliel vice president and Harry Gimble secretary.
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Sugar Bowl
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Frank Eliel
J. E.monroe
J. H. Gilbert
Frank Hazelbaker
Harry Gimble
Power line construction delayed by equipment shipment
Union Electric plant workers were laid off briefly this week after a shipment delay of electrical equipment slowed the construction of a new city power line.
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The
Union Electric Company
Evanses to mourn mother and infant at Melrose funeral
The funeral for Mrs. David V. Evans of Melrose and her infant daughter will be held Monday at 2 PM at the home of her mother Mrs. Frank K. Turner 520 Madison Avenue. Mrs Evans born in Helena June 10 1898 attended Helena High School and the state university at Missoula. She taught at Hawthorne School before marrying June 30 1921. Survived by her husband a Melrose stockman, mother Mrs Belle Turner and uncle A K Prescott. Interment in Forestvale.
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David V. Evans
Melrose
Margaret Turner
Frank K. Turner
Madison Avenue
Evans
Forestvale
Helena
Turner
Helena High School
State University
Missoula
Hawthorne School
Belle Turner
A. K. Prescott
Helena Independent
Loading Out Steers by Jorgen Jorgenson from Armstead
Jorgen Jorgenson of Armstead loads his own beef steers and the Mansfield lot he purchased. He describes mud as deep as knees, the Armstead loading site a quagmire. Dillon street crews are grading and smoothing rough streets with steady progress.
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Jorgen Jorgenson
Armstead
City Administration
Dillon
Local Banks Unite In Dillon As Security State Bank Opens
Two Beaverhead and Security State banks consolidate to form a single institution under the Security State Bank charter and Federal Reserve membership. The merged bank began operations Monday in the former Andrus Hotel site, vacating the Beaverhead block location. Officers include Frank Landon as president and Marshall Field as cashier. new directors feature prominent local ranchers and businesspeople.
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Beaverhead State Bank
Security State Bank
Federal Reserve
Andrus
Phillips Block
North Idaho Street
The
Consolidated Bank
Frank Landon
A. F. Waldorf
T. J. Mulany
Marshall Field
B. N. Stevenson
F. H. Bramsman
Dillon and Vicinity
John Peterson
Edward Smith
F. W. Carter
C. C. Thornton, B. N. Stevenson, Nels Nelson and
Handball Duo Return From State Tourney in Great Falls
Bud Hartwig and George Melton came back last Saturday after competing in the State Handball tournament in Great Falls. They did not qualify for the finals but praised the meet as one of the best and noted generous hospitality during the event.
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Bud Hartwig
George Melton
Great Falls
Mining man J B Conway visits on business in city
J B Conway a noted mining man from Helenia is in town attending to business matters. The Great Falls Homestake Oil company plans to operate the American Refining plant bringing industry to the area.
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J. B. Conway
Helenia
Great Falls—Homestake Oil Company
American Refining Plant
Dillon Plans a grand Fourth of July festival
Local business leaders pledge about 1300 dollars toward a Dillon Fourth of July celebration under the firemen. The event promises a barbecue, fireworks, a dance at Dillmont Park, races and other attractions plus a big parade with the fire department and veterans. Committee members include John Ewing Lambert Eliel and Raymond Schwartz with Joe Newnes as business manager and various chairmen for concessions, races, baseball, parade and entertainment.
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John Ewing
Lambert Eliel
Raymond Schwartz
Dillon
Dillmont Park
Fire Department i S
National Bank
Bill Tash
Marshall
Volstead
Beaverhead County
Madger County
Joe Newnes
Frank Ashworth
Dale Tash
Lindley Philps
Tom Drummoey
Charles Nelson
Wm. Featherly
Clyde Scott
John Summers
John
Ewing
R. A. Reeser
Scouts Demonstrate Craft at Normal Convocation
Students at Normal College heard Scout lore and learned aims, ideals, and functions of the organization during a convocation. Scout Master R A Reeser opened with the oath and flag respect as cadets presented first aid knot tying and field skills led by Spencer Patterson Michaelson Lansing Waldorf Ralph Smith Edgar Williams Bernice Ferral Clifton McLoughlin Kenneth Wheat.
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Normal College
R. A. Reeser
Spencer Patterson
Chi Michaelson
Ralph Smith
Edgar Williams
Bernice Ferral
Lansing Waldorf
Clifton McLoughlin
Kenneth Wheat
Scot Ferral
Cena
Ta Were
Tas
Bern
49.8 Dance at Dillmont Park Tomorrow
The 40 8 organization La societte des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux plans a dance at Dillmont Park tomorrow night with the Baxter Tonrey orchestra. Proceeds will fund necessary equipment for the group.
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la Socittle Des
Dillmont Park
Baxter-Tonrey
American Legion
Dentist Boas Pov Jackson Visits City as Boss for Day
Boas Pov Jackson, mayoral figure of Lima, is in the city this week consulting his dentist and taking orders as he acts like a temporary boss while in town. Richard Maier and Mrs Adam Maier, Beaverherr Dairy Products Co. proprietors, Reichland, are business visitors in our city today.
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Pov Jackson
Lima
Crarley Truax
Tome
Pov
Richard Maier
Beaverherr Dairy Products’ Co
Reichle,nd
Adam Maier
John Forrester Dies in California After Brief Illness
John Forrester, 66, native of Scotland, died Tuesday morning in Berkeley California after a daylong bout with influenza. He previously lived in Dillon and Salt Lake City. Survived by his wife Mary Williams of Salt Lake City and son Roy, proprietor of Beaverhead Cleaning Works, who left for California for the funeral.
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John
Forrester
Berkeley
Calif
Roy
Beaverhead Cleaning
Wks
California
Dillon
Salt Lake
Scotland
Edinburg
United States
Cleveland
Mary Williams
Salt Lake City
Father Dies in Dillon While Visiting Son
Crowell Leonard Wemple 79 died last Monday in Dillon from paralysis at his son Earl Wemple’s Thompson avenue home. His body was taken to Table Rock Nebraska, and funeral plans were set for the home of daughter Mrs Don Schurr in Table Rock. R T Wemple, a Dillon contractor, is another son.
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Crowell Leonard Wemple
Earl Wemple
Thompson Avenue
Table Rock
Nebraska
Don Schurr
R. T. Wemple
Dillon
Radio for Disabled Vets Gift to Galen Hospital
The Woman's club of Wisdom presented a radio outfit to disabled ex service men in Galen hospital. Mrs. Ted Woodward spearheaded the gift with funds raised by subscription and entertainment efforts.
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Woman’s Club of Wisdom
Galen
Ted Woodward
Beaverhead Post Aims to Build Clubhouse With Bond Drive
Beaverhead post plans to form a corporation and pursue a bond sales campaign to fund a new club house with a plunge gym and recreational facilities. Commander Joseph C. Fuller will appoint a committee to outline campaign plans as properties are reviewed. R. B. Caswell visits on livestock business. Mrs. John Reid departs Melrose after two weeks in Dillon.
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Beaverhead Post
Jack
Beaverhead Post J
Legion
Post
Joseph C. Fuller
John Reid
Dillon
Melrose
Cow Ponies and a Snowbound Car Rescue Tale
A Montana style tale describes a Marmon sedan stuck in snow near Armstead. Tom Pierce and John Peterson try to reach Dillon after selling cattle as Peterson offers his cow pony to pull the car free. The duo finish the 265 mile trek with Peterson guiding the pony while Pierce follows.
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Armstead
Tom Pierce
Portland
Dillon
George Main
Bill Tash
Grasshopper
George Clemon
Dewitt Lane
John Peterson
Kansas City
Burk
Tom
Peterson
Pierce
John
Legion Plans Poppy Day With Memorial Day Drill
Legion members voted to begin drill immediately for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. Beaverhead Post owns rifles and belts and will cooperate with the Auxiliary to sell Poppy Day flowers. A joint committee of the Legion and Auxiliary is organizing the drive. Smokes were distributed and a large attendance enjoyed a closing radio concert.
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Legion
Beaverhead Post
Auxiliary
Cleaning at Andrus and Metlen Hotels Brightens Town
The Andrus and Metlen hotels are in their annual bath and many smaller places and homes follow suit. Early morning activity suggests residents, with husbands avoiding the broom while wives spruce up their homes before breakfast downtown.
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Andrus and
Metlenhotels
Cosgrove Visit Ties Utah and Idaho Families
Mrs. John N Cosgrove and her young son Byron spent the weekend in Pocatello visiting her son Clair, who is in Salt Lake City attending school. The trip linked Idaho and Utah households through family contact and travel.
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John N. Cosgrove
Byron
Pocatello
Clair
Salt Lake City
State highway repair to begin in Deer Lodge county
Repair work starts at once on the State highway in Deer Lodge county, marking the commencement of upgrades and improvements planned for the route.
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Anaconda
Deer Lodge County
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City Hall
Mrs. Evans
Beaverhead and Security
Business Men
Sis
Bannack Street
Dilmont Park
Boas
John Forrester
Radio
R. B. Caswell
Mr. Caswell
Cayuse
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