Fall Quarter Ends at State College Graduation Held
Montana State Normal College finished autumn quarter with exams and commencement for six two year diploma graduates and two degree graduates. Diploma recipients include Alice Helen Blakely Townsend Madeline Suzanne Gilbert Dillon Patricia Harrietman Johnson Browning Kathleen Virginia Patrick Somers Borghild Straatveit Luther Joye M Sweet Butte. Loretta A W Anderson Harris Dillon and Margaret Anne Hagerty Butte receive B E degrees. Assembly featured Stradella overture Sanctus from St Cecelia Mass and diploma conferral by President Sheldon E. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
Alice Helen Blakely
Townsend
Madeline Suzanne Gilbert
Dillon
Patricia Harrietman Johnson
Browning
Kathleen Virginia Patrick
Somers
Borghild Straatveit
Luther
Joye M. Sweet
Butte
Margaret Anne Hagerty
Loretta A. W. Anderson Harris
Gounod
Jack Mahood
Lara Anne Gaines
Mazas
Vernon Taylor
George Bowring
Weekes-Engels
Weckerlin
Hadley
Hahn
Tschaikowsky
de- Lamater
Lima Legion and VFW members host Lima post meeting
Lima members of Erwin Paul post V F W hosted Legion members and other veterans in the Metlen hotel Legion room. A Dutch lunch followed as plans for a big Christmas night dance at the city hall were discussed. George M. Gosman spoke on the Helena executive committee meeting and FBI plans for Legion aid in reporting fifth column activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Erwin Paul Post
Legion
Metlen
Beaverhead
George M. Gosman
Department
Helena
F. B.I
Legion Aid
Death Claims Dillon Woman After Short Illness
After a month of illness Mrs. Andrew Danielson, 60, died last Friday at her Dillon home. Born August 10, 1880 in Holden Utah she moved to Montana about 20 years ago and has lived in Dillon for the past decade. She is survived by her husband a son James A. Anderson of Dillon six daughters including Mrs. Lowell Schaeffer Sheridan Mrs. May Keller Butte Mrs. Frank Arthur Dillon Mrs F M MacDonald Los Angeles Mrs J C Hepler Butte and Mrs J OR Sessions Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Danielson
Holden
Utah
Montana
Dillon
James A. Anderson
Lowell Schaeffer
Sheridan
May Keller
Butte
Frank Arthur
F. M
Record tuberculosis seal sale reaches $357
Prospects for a record Christmas seal sale are excellent says Mrs. T. Lee McCracken drive chairman as $357 already sits in the tuberculosis association coffers. Booths will operate for the next two Saturdays at the post office and both banks urging further purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Lee McCracken
Tuberculosis Association
Attorney Discusses Age Benefits at Dillon Rotary Meeting
Dillon attorney John Collins told the Rotary that Social Security evolved from 1935 reforms and covers four programs old age pensions unemployment and welfare. Stanley Bradley urged value of a high school paper and T B Christmas Seals funds. State welfare board member O A Bergeson introduced the speakers. guests included Lou Larson and Don Sutton. Ex-Rotarians planned to attend the next meeting on December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rotary Club
John Collins
Dillon
United States
Stanley Bradley
O. A. Bergeson
State Welfare Board
Lou Larson
Don Sutton
Rotary
Girl Scout Christmas Party Held at Training School Gym
The Girl Scout Leader's Association hosted a Christmas party yesterday afternoon at the training school gym after school. It featured gift exchanges, carols, and refreshments, with Mrs. Jessie Giudici as president and Mrs. Smith Paddock assisting. Plans are under way for the annual matinee dance for grade school children on January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Training School
Leader's Association For
Jessie Giudici
Girl Scout Council
Smith Paddock
Rural electrification survey begins in Horse Prairie and Jackson districts
A preliminary survey of a projected REA extension was started last week under T A Karkainen of the State Water Conservation board with Bernard Williams accompanying him. The study aims to map rural electrification needs and routes in the two districts.
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Horse Prairie
Jackson
T. A. Karkainen
State Water Conservation Board
Bernard “Williams
Karkainen
Sur
Pioneer Stage Coach Driver Summoned in Beaverhead County
George E. Harby 80 died at Barrett hospital after a weeklong illness following a fall. A lifelong Beaverhead resident and famed pioneer stage coach driver, he was born January 3, 1860 in Blackhawk Colorado. Survived by son James E. Harby of Battle Creek Michigan daughter Mrs Earl Ryan of Hynes California and sister Mary E Harby of California. Funeral held Brundage chapel Tuesday at 2 pm Rev W G Lewis officiating. Interment Mountain View cemetery.
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Beaverhead County
George E. Harby
Barrett Hospital
Harley
Montana
Blackhawk
Colo
James E. Harby
Battle Creek
Mich
Earl Ryan
Hynes
Calif
Mary E. Harby
California
Brundage Chapel
W. G. Lewis
St. James Episcopal Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Royal Neighbors Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
Mrs Sydonia Houlbjerg was named oracle of the Dillon lodge at Thursday night’s election. Rose O'Donnell is delegate to the state convention in April. New officers include Mrs Lucy Walters vice oracle Mrs L M Holloran recorder Stella Hoffman receiver Gertrude Lyon chancellor Nellie Lanner marshal Rachel DeLadd inner sentinel Lydia Swaim outer sentinel Fern Lackey three year manager Rose O'Donnell two year manager. Installation Jan 9. annual Christmas party planned for Jan 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydonia Houlbjerg
Oracle
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Rose O’donnell
Dillon Royal Neighbors
Lucy Walters
L. M. Holloran
Stella Hoffman
Gertrude Lyon
Nellie Lanner
Marshall
Rachel DeLadd
Inner Sentinel
Lydia Swaim
Outer Sentinel
Fern Lackey
Rose O'Donnell
Two Plead Guilty of Petty Larceny
Otto Merrill aged 36 and James Hoand ley aged 21 pleaded guilty to petty larceny and were sentenced to ten days in jail. The case details note their admission and the court action leading to the brief confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Merrill
James Hoandley
Guild Hall Damaged By Flames Threatens St James Parish
Fire roared through the roof of St James Guild Hall during an Old Fashioned Dancing club event. Flames spread from a defective flue, with smoke and water damage filling the first floor. Dillon volunteers battled near zero weather as walls in the basement and the roof suffered damage. Built in 1910 the hall serves as the parish recreation center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Kiwanis Attend Training School In Dillon
Dillon Kiwanis members attended a training school Thursday led by Martin P. Moe of Helena lieutenant governor elect of the division and several Butte Kiwanians. Delegates from Butte included Earle Genzberger past governor James Uncles lieutenant governor E H Strausberger and Archie Adama. Vernon Taylor a Normal college faculty member played violin with his wife during dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Kiwanis Club
Martin P. Moe
Helena
Butte
Court Terms Set for Fifth Judicial District
Judge Henry G. Rodgers sets district court terms for Beav erhead Madison and Jefferson counties. Beaverhead terms begin January eighth April second July second and October first. Madison terms begin with the listed starting dates and overall schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Judicial District
Beaverhead
Madison
Jefferson Counties
Henry G. Rodgers
Norman Giles
Madison County
Peeket
Post Office Window Hours Announced for Dillon
Postmaster Harry Andrus states the parcel post window at the Dillon post office will stay open Saturday afternoons until 5.00 PM while the money order window closes promptly at 5.00 PM each day. With five days left before Christmas the rush of mail is rising and the office expects to handle the usual holiday volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Andrus
Dillon
Renfro Wins Sheridan Montana Flyer Championship
Ted Renfro of Lima Gun Club, a top trapshooter, captured the Flyer title at Sheridan in a shootoff against Justine Brundage of Dillon after both finished 23 of 25. Renfro also claimed the flyer trophy in 1931 1932 and 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W
Ted) Renfro
Lima Gun Club
Montana Flyer
Sheridan
Justine Brundage
Dillon
Renfro
O. A. Schulz
Pete Westergard
Herman Peterson
Charles Pilgrim
William Backus
C. L. Boyer
H. M. Brundage
Roscoe Cornell
Gerald Jones
William Gleed
Lima
John Jackson
Jackson
J. W. Evans Dies After Long Illness at Hospital
John William Evans 67 died at Barrett hospital after a lingering illness aggravated by a hip injury from last summer. He lived at the county farm recently and was born December 3, 1873 in Boone Indiana. He is survived by two brothers Joseph T. Evans and A. T. Evans of El Paso Texas. Funeral services were held at Brundage chapel at 11 a.m. with Rev. W. G. Lewis of St. James Episcopal Church officiating. Burial followed in Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Evans
John William Evans
Barrett Hospital
Mr. Evans
Boone
Indiana
Joseph T. Evans
A. T. Evans
el Paso
Texas
Brundage Chapel
W. G. Lewis
St. James - Episcopal Church
Mountain Niew
Cemetery
Youth Victim Of Accident Near Divide
Tandy Montgomery died after his car skidded down a slope and plunged into the Big Hole river near Divide. His car landed upright in the water after overturning several times and was recovered in near zero weather. Montgomery, born October 20, 1919 in Roseburg Oregon, worked in the Big Hole basin and is survived by two brothers and two sisters. The body was sent to Sturgis for burial.
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Big Hole
Tandy Montgomery
Divide
Silver Bow
Beaverhead
Tom Dommons
Paul Temple
Montgomery
Harry Routledge
Fishtrap
Roseburg
Ore
LaSharon B. Montgomery
Dillon
William Montgomery
Wisdom
Sturgis
S. Oak
Saunders Heads Masonic Lodge Election Pick in Dillon
Ned Saunders was elected worshipful master of Dillon lodge No. 16 A F & A M at the annual election in the Masonic temple. New officers include W G Squires senior warden W E Stinson junior warden and others. Installation was led by Grand Master John T Orr with Matt Kay grand marshal. Past master Harry McMannis received a past master's ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Saunders
Dillon Lodge No. 16
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
W. G. Squires
W. E. Stinson
W. E H. Shaffner
Bert Megquier
Wilber Squires
C. W. D'Evelyn
Hiram Rodgers
Raymond Schwartz
J. A. Meeke
A. A. Elliott
Grand Lodge of
Montana
John T. Orr
Dillon
Matt Kay
Harry McMannis
A. A. Schroeder
Local Woman Betty Spear Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Betty Louise Spear 23 wife of John Spear a well known city resident died suddenly Monday night at her home in Dillon Her passing came as a shock to friends She had lived here for several years She was born in Denver Colorado on November 23 1917 She is survived by her husband her mother in Casper Wyoming and her father in Ennis
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Betty Louise Spear
John Spear
Dillon
Denver
Colo
Casper
Wyo
Ennis
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