Summoned veteran of Civil War laid to rest in Beaverhead
William A. Bennifield, 87, longtime Beaverhead resident and World War veteran, died Saturday afternoon after a lingering illness. He served in the 14th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry and later lived near Denver before settling in the county. Military rites were held Tuesday at Grace Methodist Church with Beaverhead Post presiding. burial in Shawnee, Colorado. He leaves a wife Catherine, three surviving children including Mrs. Mayfield, Mrs. Kemp, and Charles Bennifield, plus 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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Wis
Mabel Mayfield
Witernoon
William A. Bennifield
Indig
Bennifield
GABL
A. Will
James Blair
California
Wairfield
Town
Kansas City
Santiate
New
Mexico
Tysopm
14Th
Kansas Volunteer Cavalry
Vagabond Dream Opera to Be Performed March First
The Vagabond's Dream an operetta in three acts will be staged for the public March 1 in the old training school auditorium. Junior high pupils fill leading roles including Jack Selway Paul Decker Alice May and Betty Jo Jeppson with support from Elsie Lloyd Peter Best and others. The production is directed by Mrs Grace Redburn with a large faculty and student team handling drama orchestra dancing music and makeup. A fatal accident claims Thomas Downing a prominent local business man after a fall in a basement at Downing Brothers garage in Juimit. He died Saturday afternoon after a fall that broke his skull and his remains were moved to Lima for funeral services.
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Jack Selway
King
Paul Decker
Queen
Alice May
Princess Amaris
Betty Jo Jeppson
Melise
Valera Fairbanks
Theresa
Suzanne Gilbert
Peter Best
Elsie Lloyd
Gene Covall
Puck
Pages
Earl Fairbanks
Bobby Gregg
Grace Redburn
Melissa Minger
L. A. Gregory
Claudia Faust
Marie King
Alice Matson
Fredrick Crouse
Mary Simons
Erling’ Richardson
Francis Brown
Mary Baker
Ottilie Brauer
Black
Downing Brothers
Juimit
Thomas Downing
Barrett Hospital
Downing
Dillon
Brundage
Australia
America
Wyoring
Stanford
Lima
Swoboda & Downing
Jesse Lacklen
Workers Clear Roads in County Under Federal Relief
Over 100 men were put to work on county highways last week under the federal emergency relief board. Much of the work involved clearing snow blocked roads such as the Bannark highway, with repairs made in other sections where needed.
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Relief ‘ Board
Nie
Bannark
Reverend Lacklen Spends Week in City At Grace Methodist
The Rev. Jesse Lacklen spoke at Grace Methodist Church evening services. He previously served for several years as pastor of the local Methodist church and helped organize the first Boy Scout troop in the city more than twenty years ago.
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Jesse Lacklen
Grace Methodist Church
Lacklen
Methodist Church
Card Club Duel Highlights Berthana Koontz Evening
Miss Berthana Koontz entertained her card club Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Elza Patrick. Miss Bernice Metlen won high score of the evening and Mrs W J Romersa had the low score.
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Berthana Koontz
Elza Patrick
Bernice’ Metlen
W. J. Romersa
Daughters of the Nile Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Gowen
Mrs Dysart Gowen hosts Daughters of the Nile Sewing circle Monday afternoon at her North Pacific Street home. Members gathered for needlework, gossip, and social time in a friendly neighborhood event.
Beavers Declared Ineligible For District Tournament
Dillon Beavers will not play in the district tournament in Great Falls due to financial constraints and travel costs. Despite preferring Class B and competing at Twin Bridges, state athletic commission mandates Class A participation or retirement from competition.
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Beavers
State Athletic Commission
Great Falls
W. W. Wahl
Butte Central
Wahl
Twin Bridges
State -Athletic Commission
Dillon
State Land Lease Reductions Move to Senate
A wire from Rep Joe Metlen says House Bill 207 from the state lands committee has been sent to the Senate. The measure would cut state land leases by fifty percent if enacted, with leases lapsing after February 28 and new ones renewed at the reduced rate, benefiting many holders.
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Senate
Joe Metlen
Committee On
House
Former resident Sullivan dies in California
Dan Sullivan, formerly of Dillon and a former horse dealer, died last Thursday in San Bernardino after about two years of illness. He is survived by his widow, a sister Miss Kate Sullivan of Dillon, two brothers in Portland and San Bernardino, and his mother. The funeral was held Saturday in Dillon. The report notes the town observed the 201st anniversary of George Washington with closings, decorations, and school events.
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Dan Sullivan
San Bernardino
California
John Sullivan
Sullivan
Dillon
J. R. Thompson
Kate Sullivan
Dave
Portland
Gene
Car and horse collision on south highway near Mooney ranch
A hay burner wandering onto the road Saturday night collided with Clyde Vance's coal truck on the south highway near the Mooney ranch. The horse was killed and the truck suffered radiator and fender damage.
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Mooney Ranch
Clyde Vance
TO ASSIST TAXPAYERS An Internal Revenue Officer Will Be
An internal revenue officer will be assigned to assist taxpayers with inquiries and provide guidance on tax forms and filings at the district office. The initiative aims to improve service and clarify procedures for individuals and businesses.
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Internal Revenue Officer
Calico Tea Benefit at Guild Hall Planned for Saturday
Calico Tea to be given at the guild hall Saturday for the hospital benefit. Each guild arranged a patchwork program. The event promises a beautiful and varied quilt of activities and a detailed program will follow in the paper.
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Guild Hall
Rotary meeting features Prof Foor on monetary system
Dillon Rotary Club met at the Metlen hotel Monday evening with Prof Foor of the Normal college delivering a clear talk on the national currency system. Mayor McCaleb, Charles Nib lack, and Lambert Eliel summarized their eastern trip and observed conditions during travel. Sam Wilkinson chaired the session.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Metlen
Ly van
I Foor
Normal College of Ourt National Currency System
Dillon
Sam Wilkinson
Bulldogs Defeat Carroll College In Smooth Dillon Victory
Normal College Bulldogs dominated Carroll College of Helena 52 to 27 Friday night. Rouse featured as receiver on passes while Nugent led Helena with 8 points, but Dillon’s sharp passing and guarding sealed the one sided win. The Bulldogs led 29 to 18 at halftime and kept the tempo strong throughout.
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Rouse
Normal College Bulldogs
Carroll College of
Helena
Dillon
Nugent
Bulldogs
Helena Quinta
Eddie Hoerning Injured In Beaverhead Auto Mishap
Beav erhead County reports Eddie Hoerning a popular mechanic at the vaurage was injured when assisting Dell Lloyd back a large county truck from the Beaverhead Auto Sales shop. Hoerning was crushed between the truck body and the doorway while trying to avoid damaging another car. he left hospital Saturday and recuperates at home.
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Dell Lloyd
Beaverhead Auto Sales Company
Eddie Hoerning
Vaurage
Dle
Lloyd
Hoerning
Court of Honor Ends Scout Week Observation
National Boy Scout week observance concluded with a crowded court of honor at the junior high room of the braising school. Eagle ranks were awarded to Graves and Wilbur Gilbert, plus a life saving certificate to Waldron Boger. Principal Wahl presided as Scout Executive Campbell praised Scouting and local youths. Merit badges went to Redburn, Kelly, Bayard, Best, Best, Forrester Jr, Lee, Newnes, Stallings Jr, Selivay. Life Scout rank to C W Stallings Jr. Gordon received Scoutmaster registration. Awards for Troops 14 42 40 and individual good turns were announced.
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Braising School
Hielding Graves
Wilbur Gilbert
W. W. Wahl
Paul Campbell
Lis
T Lee McCracken
James Redburn
James Kelly
Lilly Bayard
Win Best
Peter Best
Roy Forrester, Jr
Charles Lee
Tommy Newnes
C. W
Orville Nash
Joe Brown
Campbell
Little Symphony Presents Third Annual Concert at Normal College
The Little Symphony orchestra of the Normal College will host its third annual concert in the auditorium on Thursday evening March 2 at 8 15. The varied program spans from Vivaldi to Louis Alter with two movements of Schubert Unfinished Symphony and Ketelbey In a Monastery Garden performed by the men's glee club. A string ensemble showcases the Intermezzo from Vivaldi Concerto in D minor.
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Little Symphony Orchestra
the Normal College
Little Symphony
Vivaldi
Louis Alter
Schubert
Ketelbey
Parents Observe National Founder's Day Meeting
The thirty sixth anniversary of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers was observed at the monthly meeting in the training school primary building. Past presidents presented the Founder's day light and a birthday cake. Mrs J H Gilbert led, a candle was lit in memory of the national president, and Mrs T K Julson and Mrs Earl Wheat were honored with a tribute and song. The event aimed to educate new members on the founder's ideals and central themes for local associations to follow.
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National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Arielon
J. H. Gilbert
Wno
Earl Wheat
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Genevieve Squires
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Brom Billings
George Washington
Washington
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Morning
Curtis L. Wilson
State School of Mines
Lincoln
City Hall
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Order of ‘the Rainbow
Foor
Rotary
Socials
Carroll
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