Numbers Assigned to New Draftees in Beaverhead
Beaverhead draft board announced 37 men aged 21 registered on July 1. Cards were shuffled and numbered with a leading S. List includes registrants from Dillon, Lima, Jackson, Wise River, and other locales, as national lottery will place 21 year olds on draft lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Dillon
National Lottery
Fred W. Rife
William V. Yadon
Miles G. Ramsey
John W. Carr
Andrew Arrigoni
Orville B. Waddell
Myrl B. Ryan
Jackson
Clarence E. Marco
Fay R. Marler
Lima
William L. Mologue
Joseph N. Kluesner
Patrick D. Barrett
Grant
Gerald E. Miller
Harold J. Scriven
Wise River
William A. Rule
Armstead
James H. Mailey
Leo Co. Flint
Monida
Charles O. Schliecher
Charles T. Burgess
Andrew H. Anderson
Frank G. Turner
William B. Husted
James P. Grant
Sylvester L. Couture
Melrose
Walter B. Nettik
Bert E. Hobart
George Donald Wheat
Swen A. Larsen
Frank R. McDowell
Wisdom
Fred Bertoft
Robert F
Stockmen Inspect Centennial valley sage brush areas
A group of prominent stockmen toured burned over sage brush sections in the Centennial valley earlier this week. The trip, arranged by Bernard Williams, Beav erhead county extension agent, assessed regrowth and the benefits of controlled burning with permits and fire guards. Participants included Clayton Kennedy, Howard Morse, Ernest Morrison, A G Williams, Emerson Hughes, Bill Gleed, Ike Rife, Roscoe Cornell Jr, Edwin Whitworth, W B Willey, and the Beaverhead National Forest supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial Valley
Bernard Williams
Beaverhead County
Schulz
Morrison
Kennedy
Beaverhead
U. S. Experiment Station
Dubois
Idaho
Clayton Kennedy
Howard Morse
Ernest Morrison
A.G. Williams
Emerson Hughes
Bill Gleed
Ike Rife
Roscoe Cornell, Jr
Edwin Whitworth
W. B. Willey
Beaverhead National “Forest
Williams
Dillon Shoppers Visit Mr and Mrs Barrett
Mr and Mrs Chester Barrett of Horse Prairie were Dillon shoppers Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Barrett
Horse Prairie
Dillon
Lightning Causes First Forest Fire In Beaverhead District
The first forest fire of the season in Beaverhead National Forest was reported last Friday in the Medicine Lodge district. Lightning started the small blaze, which was quickly controlled by two forest service fire guards. Lookouts noted severe lightning in higher areas Friday and Saturday, but overall fire danger remains not high due to abundant green grass in upland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead National Forest
Medicine Lodge
Forest Service
Aluminum Salvage Drive Announced By Beaverhead Committee
Beaverhead County leaders announced a countywide aluminum salvage drive led by Chairman W. W. Hawkins of the Beaverhead Preparedness and Advisory committee. Women’s club members and 4 H leaders across Dillon and surrounding towns will collect aluminum pots and pans for national defense. Girl Scouts will canvass on July 21 while Boy Scouts will collect on a following Wednesday, with materials stored in a new wired enclosure near Hartwig theatre on North Idaho street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hawkins
Beaverhead
Women's Club
Carl Hansen
Armstead
H. C. McNinch
Dell
Emil Schindler
Jackson
Marion Merrill
Stella Smith
Lima
Walter Goose
Wise River
J. Warren Shaw
Wisdom
America
Hawkins
Dillon
Hartwig Theatre
North Idaho Street
Beaverhead Preparedness and Advisory Committee
Three One Act Plays Presented by College Groups
Miss Ruth Phelps directed three one act plays in the college auditorium last evening for a public audience. Tradition by George Middleton asks if tradition can beat determined youth with Bob Gregg Betty Morger Ruth Wineman and Jane Bower as property manager. Wish You Were Here by S Sylvan Simon follows camp girls aiding in catching a bank robber with Genevieve Green Kathleen Crowley Cecilia Bold Alice Brekke Ruby Burns Frieda Reuter Henrietta Tra gitt Lycia McCleery and Frieda Reuter as property manager. A Paternity Case by Gertrude Allen features Karl Bell Madge Owen Ruby MacLean and Mrs Lucille Wallace as property manager with Carolyn Bell playing the babyul
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Middleton
Bob Gregg
Betty Morger
Ruth Wineman
Jane Bower
Sylvan Simon
Genevieve Green
Kathleen Crowley
Cecilia Bold
Alice Brekke
Ruby Burns
Frieda Reuter
Henrietta
Sue) Tragitt
Lycia McCleery
Miss Phelps
Gertrude Allen
Karl Bell
Madge Owen
Ruby MacLean
Lucille Wallace
Carolyn
Carl Bell
Larson Family Visiting Squires Home in Plainview
Mrs F J Larson Mr and Mrs Meade Larson and daughter and Mrs Martin Milinitz of Plainview Neb are visiting at the WwW G Squires home. Mrs FB J Larson is a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Larson
Meade Larson
Martin Milinitz
Plainview, Neb
G. ‘Squires
FB. J. ‘Larson
State Trapshoot Opens Here Tomorrow At Dillon
The 1941 Montana State Trapshooting championships start in Dillon July 18 to 20 with practice on Thursday. Notables include Herman Peterson defending last year’s title, Bobby Poore seeking multiple crowns, and Mrs. A. J. Davis aiming to repeat in women’s competition. Gunners from the northwest and beyond are expected, with top scores noted in Sundays singles and other events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Peterson
Dillon
Billings
Bobby Poore
Butte
A. J. Davis
J. H. Venable
Tom Lynott
Great Falls
Montana
American Trapshooting Association
Ernie Maltzolde
AST
Northwest
Spokane
Seattle
Reno
Salt Lake
Ogden
Sun Valley
Oregon
California
Wyoming
Alumin um Reclamation Week Proclaimed by Dillon Mayor
Proclamation by Bert Megquier, Dillon mayor, designates July 21 to 26 as Alumin um Reclamation Week to urge citizen participation. The statement cites a federal emergency to secure aluminum for U S bomber and fighter plane production for national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Megquier
Dillon
U. S
Beaverhead July Draft Group Leaves for Missoula Induction
The Beaverhead draft group departs Tuesday for the Missoula receiving station for final physical exams. Three members receive transfers to other induction points Leon ard W Holloran Lloyd Jacobs and Kenneth G Stallings. Others reporting to the board include Harry A Koontz Charles Jacops and Carl Jacobson. Aug 5 call planned for two more. Thoral N Davidson registers in Dillon after U S Marine Corps discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Missoula
Army
Harry A. Koontz
Charles Jacops
Dillon
Carl. Jacobson
Wisdom
State Selective Service Headquarters
Dillon Draft Office
Thoral N. Davidson
van Nuys
Calif
U. S. Marine Corps
New Service Station Under Construction at North Montana
Construction begins on a $10,000 service station at the corner of North Montana and Virginia streets on the site of the former Consumer's station. The building for Phillip J. Lovell is being erected by Mc Laughlin Construction Co. of Livingston and is expected to take two months to complete. Workmen were today moving the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana and
Virginia Streets
Phillip J. Lovell
McLaughlin Construction Company
Livingston
Mayor outlines Dillon street improvement plan and drainage
Dillon Mayor Megquier spoke to the Rotary Club detailing a city street upgrade program for 20 blocks on Dillon's south side. He highlighted graveling on Bannack and North Pacific, a French drain near the Methodist church, water mains hose connections, and an oiling proposal as the top project pending owner approval and bid suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Megquier
Bert Megquier
Dillon
Bannack
North Pacific
Badger Pass
Mountain View Cemetery
George R. Metlen
Gosman Named Legion Delegate for Milwaukee Convention
George M. Gosman was named delegate to the national Legion convention in Milwaukee this fall by the state department of the Legion at its annual meeting in Red Lodge. He was also chosen as one of the grande cheminals by the Forty and signs organization. delegates reported a successful Carbon County meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Gosman
National Legion
Milwaukee
State Department of the Legion
Red Lodge
Gosman
Legion
Forty and Signs
Carbon County
County Establishes Job and Farm Help Office at Courthouse
The county commissioners set up an employment office at the courthouse to aid job seekers and assist farmers and ranchers with buying and harvesting. H E Contway leads the Montana State Employment Service affiliate, offering free registration. A ranchers and sheepmen delegation asked for two more coyote rupters to supplement federal crews. decision postponed. The Lima township constable post was declared vacant after Laurence Peterson failed to post a bond. County officer bonds approved. Sheriff instructed to license gaming tables. Protests over Lyons bridge cattle guards to be investigated. Clerk's annual report for year ending June 30 1941 approved. Beaverhead WPA discontinuance protest resolution sent to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Contway
Montana State Employment Service
Lima
Laurence Peterson
Paul Temple
Lyons Bridge
Centennial Valley
Henneberry
Beaverhead
Montana
WPA
Girls to Work for War Relief Organizes Club
A group of high school girls led by Lois Hazelbaker started a war relief club in Butte prompted by Mrs. Saunders of the Young America Wants to Help movement. Officers are Hazelbaker president Ross vice president and Gregg secretary treasurer. Seven members have joined and they invite other high school girls to join. They plan coin boxes in stores and may hold food sales and silver teas to raise funds in cooperation with a national organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Hazelbaker
Mrs. Saunders
Butte
Young America
Isabel Ross
Evelyn Gregg
Heieren and Hermanson Visit in Minnesota Town
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Heieren of Montevideo and Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hermanson of Fergus Falls spent the past week visiting Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Thompson in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Heieren
Montevideo
Minn
H. J.hermanson
Fergus ‘Falls
Leonard Thompson
Street Oiling Petition Circulation Under Local Backing
Rotary Kiwanis clubs and the Dillon Chamber sponsor petitions to form an oiling improvement district for streets and intersections. A city survey shows 20 blocks can be oiled for about 18 dollars per lot, funded by taxation. Nine blocks on South Pacific and nine on Southington plus two on Idaho would be included with 9,500 feet of property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs
Dillon ‘Chamber of Commerce
Pverty Ovents
Dillon
South Pacific
Glendale Street
Soushington
Wool Activity At Warehouse Nears End Of Rush Season
The Dil lon wool warehouse nears the end of its rush season with about 300000 pounds of wool remaining. Beaverhead and Madison sheepmen have sent nearly two million pounds, aided by a very clean light clip due to rains. A Beaverhead pool of 60940 pounds was shipped to Forte Sawyer and Dupee in Boston at 374 percent cents per pound, the top local price, with 39 Beaverhead members commended for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Boston
Dillon Wool
Madison
Forte, Sawyer and Dupee
Beaverhead Pool
Hanson Family Recovering After Fall From Ladder
Mr Hanson dislocated his shoulder when he fell from a 12 foot porch ladder and is recuperating at home. Mrs Hanson, in poor health for the past year, remains at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Centennial
Harry Ash
John F. Shaffner
Joe Dowling
Ralph Harrison
Edward Glassey
College
Ruth Phelps
Dillon Gun Club
Gun Club
R. M. Barrett
Russ Smith
Vic Westergard
Renn@5
Renfro
Boyer
J. Barrett
Leonard W. Holloran
Long Beach
Lloyd Jacobs
Burlington
Wyo
Kenneth G. Stallings
Gridley
Selective Service
T. W. Sargent
Clifford Dougherty
Aloes Fred
Huber
Ence
Watson
A. S. Johnson
Dillon Auxiliary
State Auxiliary Department
C. C
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