Pioneer Stockman Bert Orr Sr. Dies in Beaverhead Area
Bert Orr Sr., 62, prominent Beaverhead stockman, died about 5 am Monday at his Dillon-area home after a monthlong illness. Born April 17, 1878, he spent his life in the valley except for travel related to livestock work and a trip to South America. Surviving are two sons Bert Jr. and Byron of Dillon, a daughter Edith Thibodeau of Buni Idaho, three brothers Matthew Ernest and John T. Orr, four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was active in state livestock groups and a member of several Masonic and Shrine orders.
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Bert Orr, Sr
Beaverhead
Dillon
Mr. Orr
South America
William C. Orr
Poindexter
Orr Ranch
Montana
State Livestock Commission
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Montana Stockgrowers Association
Montana Woolgrowers Association
Orr
Dillon Lodge No
A. F
A. M
St. Elmo Commandery
Knights of Temiplar
Mizpah
Order of Eastern Star
Bagdad Temple
Butte
Bert Orr, Jr
Byron Orr
Edith Thibodeau
Buni
Idaho
Matthew
Ernest
John T. Orr
Veterans register at Beaverhead post event
About 130 World War II veterans registered on Washington's birthday drive led by Beaverhead post of the American Legion to aid the national defense program. A shortage of registration blanks kept the record from being higher, with more forms to arrive and registration to continue.
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American Legion
National Department
Washington
Beaverhead
Suspects Held After Preliminary Hearing in Dillon
Justice of the Peace Louis Stahl held two defendants after a Monday afternoon preliminary hearing. Werner Rhueff of Butte faced assault in the second degree for striking Ray Dooling of Wise River with a wrench. He was bound over to district court on a $1,000 bond. Fred Budd of Butte pleaded not guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence and had a $500 bond set by Judge Stahl. Budd was arrested Sunday near Glen by Patrolman Robert Wright. Undersheriff John Troupe returned from Rexburg Idaho with Calvin Savage, a 1934 booking, wanted here.
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Justice of the
Louis Stahl
Werner Rhueff
Butte
Ray Dooling
Wise River
Rhueff
Dillon
Fred Budd
West
Granite Street
Stahl
Budd
Glen
Robert Wright
John Troupe
Rexburg
Idaho
Calvin
Savage
Teton
Ranch couple honored on 25th wedding anniversary
Clyde and Mrs Smith were surprised at their Point of Rocks ranch by eighty friends. A mock wedding with the couple as bride and groom was led by minister William Hillstead with attendants Mrs Weikel and Luther Smith. Luther and Ralph Weikel joined from Missoula for the party and a midnight potluck followed.
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Clyde Smith
Point of Rocks
Luther
Ralph Weikel
Missoula
Contingent of Conscriptees Leaves Today
Beaverhead's largest draft group since World War I leaves this morning on the 6:45 northbound train to Fort Missoula for induction. The 26 men from Dillon and nearby towns include William Sporich Roy Forrester Roman Chmiel Charles Worth Mike Lakner Walter Bauer Harry Nielsen Floyd Phillips Herbert Berry and others. honored at a Rotary Kiwanis banquet with addresses by George Melton and George Gosman. After dinner the conscripts were treated to a show at the Roxy theatre.
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Beaverhead
Fort Missoula
William J. Sporich
Roy William Forrester
Roman Edwin Chmiel
Charles A. Worth
Mike Lakner
Walter E. Bauer
Harry Nielson
Floyd Lee Phillips
Herbert A. Berry
William Swetch
Delbert Ray Childs
Ross A. Harkness
Roy Marvin Selway
Barta G. Barefield
Robert J. Mercer
Dillon
Herbert Campbell
Grant
Walter BE. Renfro
Armstead
Trail Cafe
George M. Melton
W. H. Stephan
George M. Gosman
Bob Boomer
Roxy Theatre
Deer Lodge Potato Growers Visit to Inspect Seed Layout
A delegation of Deer Lodge valley potato growers will arrive Tuesday March 4 to inspect the Irvine and Cottom certified seed potato layout. County agent Bernard Williams assists with arrangements for the tour. They will view planting and harvesting machinery at the Irvine and Cottom farm east of town and visit the Irvine and Cottom cellars in Dillon to see sorting and loading equipment.
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Deer Lodge Valley
Irvine
Cottom
Bernard Williams
Irvine and Cottom
Dillon
Miss Carr and Miss Sweeney Visit Bozeman
Miss Frances Carr and Miss Margaret Sweeney spent the double holiday in Bozeman visiting. Also noted is Miss Isabelle Doyle in the same social circle.
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Gladys: Carr
Frances Carr
Margaret ‘Sweeney
World Prayer Day observance planned in Dillon
The Baptist church hosts the annual World Day of Prayer Friday at 3 30 pm with Protestant deputies from city churches. Leader is Mrs A J Rife. Music by the Baptist choir directed by Mrs C B Marsh and soloist Mrs James Nankervis. Several church members from Baptist Methodist Episcopal Presbyterian Lutheran and St James Episcopal prepare readings and prayers. An offering supports Foreign and Home Missions.
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James Nankervis
Helen Dimmick
Fred Bridenstine
Charles Hazlett
Homer Palmer
Virginia Reis
The
Baptist Church
Edna Coppack
Marlin K. Farmer
Lee R. Light
Archie Green
Methodist Church
F. D. Willis
Victor Lewis
St. James Episcopal Church
J. A. McCollum
Audrey Wells
Presbyterian Church
Albert Seifert
Carl. Anderson
Forrest Bayerd
Ernie Pewe
Lutheran Church
Foreign and Home Missions
Bulldogs on brink of Montana title after road win streak
Montana State Normal Bulldogs closed a three game road run with wins at Havre and Helena plus a 60-33 victory over Carroll College to lead the Montana small college conference with ten wins and one loss. Northern Montana colleges were defeated at Havre and Helena, boosting their championship hopes as four games remain including two at Butte and two with Carroll. The Mines trail with eight wins and four losses.
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Montana
Montana State Normal College Bulldogs
Svon
Northern Montana Colleges
Havre
Carroll
Helena
Montana Miners
Billings Poly
Bulldogs
Butte
Carroll College
Miners
Northern Lights
Schedule of Farm Meetings Across Beaverhead Area
A series of farm meetings is planned in Beaverhead County over the coming weeks per county agent Bernard Williams. The Beav erhead agricultural conservation committee meets Friday at Williams's office to outline plans for the March 5 district AAA session in Deer Lodge with delegates from five counties.
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Uled
Bernard Williams
Beaverhead
Deer Lodge
Beaverhead County
County to mail personal assessments for Beaverhead taxpayers
On Monday March 3 assessor J P Best said nearly 3 000 assessment notices will be mailed this year. The livestock values fixed by the board of equalization for 1941 include cattle purebreds 80 dollars purebred yearlings 25 two year olds 30 three year old steers and stock bulls 50 stock and range cows 35 dairy cows 45. Sheep purebreds 12 stock rams 7 yearlings 5 six to four year olds 6 50 five year olds 4 horses purebreds jacks 100 range unbroken horses 20 work horses and mules 40.
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Beaverhead
J. P. Best
Suspect in Armstead Post Office Robbery Ordered Return
Federal Judge Michael J. Roche ordered Everett eee 30 to be returned from San Francisco to Montana to face burglary charges for the Armstead post office robbery on December 19 1940. Authorities reported the robber bored a hole through the door to reach the night latch and made off with unused money orders and stamps.
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Armstead
San Francisco
Michael J. Roche
Everett
Montana
One Man Exhibition by George Nightingale Opens March 4
An art gallery at the Normal college presents a solo show by George Nightingale on Tuesday March 4. The display includes figure pieces still lifes and landscapes with sketches from the University of Iowa and scenes from Dillon and Montana. A faculty preview is scheduled for Monday March 3 at 8 p m and the exhibit runs all day March 4 for students and the community.
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George Nightingale
University of Iowa
Dillon
Montana
Mr. Nightingale
Kansas City
Mid-West
The
Normal College
State Federation President to Visit Dillon P W Club
Mrs. Martha Kaufman of Forsyth will officially visit the Dillon B P W group Thursday evening. She will be honored at a Solomon Grundy party at the home of Mrs. Helen Andrus, club president. Members only will attend with games and refreshments to follow. Arrangements are led by a committee including Mrs. Andrus, Claudia Faust, Dora Smith, Margaret Sweeney and Helen Klebpa.
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Martha Kaufman
Forsyth
State Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Dillon B. P. W
Solomon Grundy
Helen Andrus
Andrus, Man
Claudia Faust
Dora Smith
Margaret Sweeney
Helen Klebpa
State Legislature Nears End of Session
Helena Special to the Tribune reports the Montana legislature aims to finish work by week’s end or early next week to set a 60 day record. Key actions include reapportionment reducing House seats to 90, transferring funds to the general fund, and study of state boards reorganization. Gambling bills failed. liquor store system remains. debates on old age pensions continue. A defense council bill with $2,500 appropriation passed the House. continued on Page Four.
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Helena
the Tribune
Montana
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Welfare Commission
State Defense Council
University Women Meet Highlights Latin America Theme
Miss Evelyn Rimel spoke to the American Association of University Women at the Er nest Orr residence on The Discovery and Colonization of Latin America. Mrs T E Gilbert announced plans for Stefan Barenas pianist visit and reviewed juvenile delinquency study. nominating committee named. March meeting set at Miss Jean Bishop home for officer elections.
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American Association of University Women
Evelyn Rimel
Ernest Orr
Latin America
T. E. Gilbert
Normal College
Stefan Barcnas
Glendale youth Robert Kurtz dies suddenly in California
Robert Kurtz 18 son of Mr and Mrs James Kurtz of Glendale California died suddenly Tuesday as learned by Oliver Kurtz of this city. He was born here and moved to California about ten years ago and had recently applied for work in a California aircraft factory. Survived by his parents two sisters Eleanor and Freda Interment will be in the California city.
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Robert Kurtz
James Kurtz
Glendale
Calif
Oliver Kurtz
California
Mabel Phillips
Dillon
Eleanor
Freda
Junior Riflemen Post Good Scores
Several excellent scores were turned in at the weekly Dillon Junior Rifle club shoot Tuesday night. Notable scores include W. Jones 96, L. Mallon 95, B. Neal 93, J. Nelson 87, J. Ross 90, B. Koenig 91, P. Sacry 84, and others.
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Dillon Junior Rifle Club
L. Mallon
J. Nelson
D. Curry
T. Nelson
W. Jones
J. Ross
C. Olson
D. McDowell
E. Neal
J. Bobinac
J. Barrett
B. Koenig
B. Johnson
B. Neal
P. Sacry
Concert At Normal College Closes City Library
Stefan Bardas concert at Normal College sponsored by the American Association of University Women prompts no volunteer helpers and a library closure.
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Stefan Bardas
the Normal College
American’ Association of ‘University Women
Matron of Argenta Is Summoned
Mrs. Nettie Kunie 85 died last Friday after a brief illness at her daughter Mrs. Ray Sabin’s Argenta home. The body was sent to Joliet Montana for interment in the family plot. She was born in New York July 10 1855 and later lived with relatives in Argenta. Surviving are a Canada based son and five Argenta grandchildren Mabel Johnson Ben Verne Cliff Velma Shorten.
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Nettie Kunie
Ray Sabin
Argenta
Joliet
Mont
New York State
Canada
Mabel Johnson
Ben
Verne
Cliff
Velma Shorten
Joliet, Mont
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Bert Orr
U.S. Army
J. C. Ferguson
Reichle
Floyd Kenison
Dell
Emil Schindler
Jackson
Mr. Williams
Agri
Wool Marketing Pool
Harold F. Holland
Montana State College
Bozeman
B.P.W
Beavers
ENNIS
Wirehall
Twin Bridges
Whitehall
Anaconda Central
Virginia City
Anaconda
United States of Brazil
United States of America
Genevieve Albertson
S. H. Davis
Ruth Smith
Melissa Minger
Margaret Hollensteiner
Jean Bishop
Kunie
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