District Parent Teacher Meeting in Dillon Next Week
Delegates from the Western district meet May 3 and 4 in Dillon to discuss the theme How Can We Be Worthy of the Affection Trust and Respect of Our Children. Activities include receptions, registrations at Normal College, addresses by Montana educators, luncheons, and a plant ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelbaker
Normal College
A. R. Collins
Butte
Montana Parent- Teachers Association
Dillon
Frank Hazelbaker
J. A. Meeke
Sheldon. E. Davis
Montana ‘State Normal College
R. C. Paxson
Montana Congress of Parents and Teachers
Itodel P
T. A
J.J. J. Gilbert
Montana Congress of Paveista
Misa
Gleason
Choral Club of
W. G. Gilbert
A. F. Waldorf
Baptist Cottage
Don Oliver Dies at 71 After Brief Illness
Stanley Dunon Oliver known as Don died at Barrett hospital after a brief illness. A Canadian native from Ontario, he had lived in the county since 1906 and was naturalized in Great Falls in 1886. He worked as a ranch herder and was well known. Funeral Saturday at Brundage chapel with Rev. R. C. Shannon officiating. burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Dunon Oliver
Don
Barrett Hospital
Ontario
Canada
Great Falls
Brundage
R. C. Shannon
Baptist
Mountain View
Dillon Students Win In District Music Contest
Beaverhead county high school entrants excel at Whitehall district music meet with Eddie Exam securing first in baritone and Miss Helen Wilkinson taking third in soprano. Piano aiding Marian Wahl, with supportive family members present. other schools Anaconda Whitehall and Deer Lodge also competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie
Helen “Wilkinson
Whitehall
Marian Wahl
Sam Wilkinson
W. G. Gilbert
Beaverhead County
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Beav erhead county sees twenty filing for office
Beavorhead county filings rise to twenty hopefuls for the primary. Elza Patrick of Dillon joins the sheriff slate on the Republican ticket while W C Orr seeks the Democratic nomination. O M Best files for assessor and Gladys Garr pursues county superintendent. Other offices show mixed Republican and Democratic contenders with limited filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Patrick
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Patrick
M. Best
Best
W. C. Orr
Orr
Gladys Garr
Albert Baker
District Court
Death of Schnitzler Brings Regret in Montana
The plane wreck near Malta took Senator John W. Schnitzler from Montana politics. Lieutenant Governor F A Hazel baker called him a valued citizen and a close personal friend, noting the shock of his death and his thoughtful character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Schnitzler
Malta
F. A. Hazelbaker
Montana
Schnitzler
Mrs. Anderson Honored for American History Research
Dillon resident Mrs. Alvin Anderson earns national recognition as a leading genealogical and historical researcher. Her inclusion in a directory spans the United States and 16 foreign countries, boosting her ability to expand her work and engage Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution registrars and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Anderson
Alvin Anderson
Dillon
United States
Hazelbaker enters Montana governor race as Republican candidate
Lieutenant Governor Frank A Hazelbaker of Dillon announces intent to file for the Republican nomination for governor. He cites high taxes and burdens on agriculture, pledging a tax reform platform and stating his candidacy aims to ease taxpayers hardship. Hazelbaker is a longtime Montana public figure, former Beaverhead County senator, and rancher from the Big Hole basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelbaker
Montana
Mr. Hazelbaker
Frank Hazelbaker
Republican Party
Senate
Beaverhead
Helena
Big Hole
Lois Brown Brantly
Theodore Brantly
County Students Excel In Grade School Exams
Examinations conducted by Miss Gladys Garr reveal top averages across rural Beaverhead County. Marie Knox of Dell School led with 53.6, followed by Isobel Brenner and Philip Malesich. Winners from fourth to sixth grades named. top scorers will compete in the upcoming county grade school scholarship meet in Dillon with plans for track events and broad district representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Garr
Marie Knox
Dell School
Isobel Brenner
Philip Malesich
Drummey School
Else Schonenberger
Wisdom
Alice Goforth
Armstead
Doris McAdam
Nelson
Ruth Jackson
Jackson
Jack Hirschy
East Fox
Olive -Dons
Millpoint
Henry Swaim
Lima
Geraldine’ Hutchins
Frederick
Holman
Beaverhead County High School
Rotary Club to Visit Armstead for Rural Urban Meeting
Parke Scott of Armstead extended an invitation for the Rotary club to hold a rural urban acquaintance meeting at Armstead next Thursday at 7 pm via dinner at the schoolhouse. Lee McCracken Fred Chapman and Chester Hale named to the transportation committee. Ralph Watson of Minneapolis attended as a visitor. St Eliel gave an interesting talk on a great tracing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Parke Scott
Armstead
Lee McCracken
Fred Chapman
Chester Hale
Transportation Committee
Ralph Watson
Minneapolis
St Eliel
Stolen Plymouth Recovered. Four Held for Theft
A Plymouth coupe stolen Monday night from Lieut. Gov. Hazelbaker’s private garage was found Thursday in Downey Idaho. A man giving the name Eddie Cooper was arrested and held for the theft. Three women, his companions, are being questioned while officers link the case to abandoned cars found in Bedrock and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F A. Hazelbaker
Downey
Idaho
Eddie Cooper
Hazelbaker
Bedrock
St. Paul
Suspects Captured in Butte Store Robbery
Two brothers aged 17 and 15, Duane and Donald Griffiths, were arrested within 24 hours after the City Drug Company break in on Montana street. Police recovered fountain pens, Gruen watches, binoculars and pennies, with the pair claiming Salt Lake City origins and awaiting Salt Lake police word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Company
Montana Street
Butte
Duane
Donald Griffith
W. IE. Selner
Salt Lake City
Sheriff's Office
Rodda and Roe
Oregon Short Line withdraws plan to close Divide station
Word from Montana board that the Oregon Short Line railroad has withdrawn its application for an order authorizing discontinuance at Divide Montana. The formal request was filed earlier to close the Divide station because of minimal local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Railroad Commissioners of
Montana
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Divide, Mont
Divide
Funeral services for Pen nington Ford held at Baptist church
Funeral services for the late Pen nington Ford were held Saturday afternoon at the Baptist church with the Rev. R Q Shanon officiating. Interment was made in Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennington Ford
The
Baptist Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Beav erhead County Water Users Plan Seasonal Distribution
County meeting at Dillon city hall led by Judge Lyman H. Bennett outlined a water distribution policy for irrigation this season. Ranchers and farmers from surrounding valleys attended, stressing cooperation to ensure fair distribution and crop support. Ernest Orr elected chairman, John Albers secretary, with a subcommittee to nominate qualified water commissioners and set wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman H. Bennett
Beaverhead County
Bennett
John Albers
Quit Owen
Hubert Flynn
John Tessier
Theodore Nelson
Ernest Orr
Dick Nedrow
Carl Innes
Dillon
Elmer Martinell
George Whitworth
Dell
Charles Brenner
Grant
William Gleed
Lima
B. Roe
Bedrock
W. S. Tash
Polaris
Frank Rife
Armathead
Hospital Field Day Postponed To Sunday
Inclement weather disrupted the community field day at Barrett and the event may move to Sunday if the forecast holds. Ladies of the Legion auxiliary and others will provide a noon meal for the pick and shovel brigade at Cornell Grove picnic. participants should bring their own utensils and tools. Commander Schmittroth notes donations will fund remaining work and local unemployed workers will be hired to finish the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett Eeat
Ladies of the Legion Auxiliary
Pick
Cornell Grove
Schmittroth
The
Legion Post
Dillon Choral Club to Stage Annual Spring Concert
The Dillon Choral club led by Mrs. Ww. G Gilbert will present its annual spring concert at the training school auditorium on Wednesday evening May 11. The 43‑woman group, founded in 1930, has supported community programs and performed in Melrose and Twin Bridges while contributing to religious and patriotic causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Choral Club
Training School
Ww. G Gilbert
Melrose
Twin Bridges
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Stanley D. Oliver
Frank A. Hazebaker
Frank’ A
Republican
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Maxtjome
Wetmore
Lakeview
FORD
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