Pavilion for stock sale approved in Dillon
Beaverhead commissioners approve construction of a stock sales pavilion at the county fairgrounds to host the annual Hereford bull sale on October 27 and 28. The oblong building will seat 500 with a show ring and auctioneer stand, housing bulls under one roof and featuring a judging contest with cash prizes.
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Dil
Beaverhead
Bernard Williams
Dillon
Montana
Dillon Chamber of Commerce
W. S. Tash
Grasshopper Valley
George Harrison
Frank Pendleton
Tom Clemow
A. C. Bayers
Registration Books Open For Election
Beaverhead county voters face a general election as registration books reopen. The official primary tally shows 2,241 ballots cast from 3,639 electors, a 61.6 percent turnout, with 1,258 ballots in Dillon precincts. Absentee voters from 1938 must re register under new laws.
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Beaverhead
George Opp
Louis Stahl
Albert S. Baker
Dillon
Bishop
Jackson
Man Sentenced for Shoplifting in Justice Court
Joseph Bakke pleaded guilty to petty larceny in justice court Thursday and was sentenced by Judge George Opp to 15 days in county jail. He admitted stealing several articles from Dart Hardware and was arrested by city police officers. Sheriff Paul Temple escorted suspects to Deer Lodge for forgery convictions.
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Justice Court
Joseph Bakke
George Opp
Bakke
Dart Hardware
Paul Temple
Sylvester Craig
Kenneth ‘Snelson
Deer
Lodge
Carl Mast Hurt In Dillon Car Crash
Carl Mast, a well known Dillon contractor, received minor injuries when a truck he was driving plunged off the highway on the northern outskirts of Dillon Monday. His left hand was bruised and a scalp laceration occurred as rescuers lifted the overturned vehicle. The car sustained only minor damage.
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Carl Mast
Dillon
Dillon Monday
Mast
F. J. Tucker
Accident Is Blamed for Man's Death at Cantrell Ranch
A ranch hand known as Pete Peterson died at the Tom Cantrell ranch near Lima after a runaway team incident at noon Tuesday. He had just returned from the hay fields and collapsed after stopping the horses and entering the bunkhouse. Coroner Ray mond Schwartz investigated and officials believe a heart attack caused by shock or excitement ended his life. Funeral plans were pending as replies to relatives and former residences were awaited.
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Pete Peterson
Tom Cantrell Ranch
Lima
Peterson
Cantrell Ranch
Salt Lake City
Dillon
Raymond Schwartz
Park Committee to Meet Friday Night
C A Bechler chairman of the park committee has announced a final meeting to be held Friday evening at 8 oclock in city hall. He urges all immediate committee members and those from Civic Fraternal and women s organizations to attend as important business will be transacted and full attendance is necessary.
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C. A. Bechler
P T A Conferences Concluded At Roundup
Four P T A conferences held in place of the regular roundup ended Tuesday July 16. Seventy four children from six months to five years were examined by Dr Free and Dr Routledge with nurse Miss Greenwood and county nurse Margaret Holloran assisting. Committees guided by Mrs Dell Lloyd assisted at each conference and follow up calls will urge parents to implement the medical recommendations.
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Free
Routledge
Miss Greenwood
Margaret Holloran
Dell Lloyd
Miss Holloran
Tarkalson and Lovell Wed at Anaconda Presbyterian Church
Albert H. Tarkalson and Frances Lovell, both of Anaconda, were married Tuesday afternoon at the parsonage of the Presbyterian church by the Rev. Paris E. B. Wells.
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Albert H. Tarkalson
Frances Lovell
Anaconda
The
Presbyterian Church
Paris EB
Wells
Barbara Bayerd Returns to Seattle After Vacation
Miss Barbara Bayerd heads back to Seattle Sunday to resume her position after a three week vacation spent visiting in Dillon at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs F G Bayerd.
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Barbara Bayerd
Seattle
Dillon
F. G. Bayerd
William Hall Pleads Guilty in Shoplifting Case
William Hall pleaded guilty to a shoplifting charge and received a 15 day jail sentence. He was accused of taking several articles from the J. C. Penney store in the local area.
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William Hall
J. C. Penney
Verne Davis Family Leaves for Yellowstone Trip
Mr and Mrs Verne Davis and daughter Marie depart Wednesday for a vacation to Yellowstone Park. The trip marks a family adventure with plans to explore the park’s sights and natural wonders.
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Verne Davis
Marie
Yellowstone Park
Youth 13 Perishes in Straight Creek Brush Fire Southwest of Lima
A raging brush fire driven by high winds in the Straight Creek region southwest of Lima claimed the life of 13 year old Jimmie Nye. He was helping his father Lynn Nye and Frank O Connor when trapped by the flames. His body was found at daybreak by CCC workers. O Connor suffered a burned shoulder. two horses were burned. The fire burned about 500 acres of sagebrush and scrub timber. Coron er Raymond Schwartz and Sheriff Paul Temple investigated. Nye was a Beaverd head County native and Lima student. he leaves parents two sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Jimmie Nye
Straight Creek
Lima
Lynn Nye
Centennial Valley
Frank O'Connor
CCC
Nye
O'Connor
Thorugh
Jimmy Nye
Nial Valley
O’connor
Young Nye
Beaverhead County
Wise River
Meadow Creek
Horse Prairie
Birch Creek
Beaverhead County First to Complete Official Canvass
Beaverhead County completed its official canvass of primary election returns last Thursday with the tabulation finished the next morning. The board consisted of Justices Louis Stahl and George Opp and Clerk Albert S. Baker. Official results show results across federal and state offices with multiple party tallies and several minor changes from unofficial counts.
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Beaverhead
Louis Stahl
George Opp
Albert S. Baker
U.S
Carroll
Cheadle
Fluent
Freebourn
Wheeler
Beaverhead Christmas Seal Sale Reaches $306.09 Total
Complete 1939 Tuberculosis Christmas Seal returns for Beaverhead county show $306.09 raised. The local committee thanks donors and states funds will fund tuberculosis tests in county high schools. Red Cross war work funds previously used for corrections are redirected to support the war effort.
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Beaverhead County
Red Cross
Judge Rodgers sentences Tom Mullen for forgery
Judge Henry G. Rodgers presided by writing questions as Tom Mullen, deaf defendant, answered. Mullen received a two year sentence in the state prison after being arrested the previous evening for attempting to cash a $3.65 check at a local bar and was moved to Deer Lodge by Sheriff Temple.
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Henry G. Rodgers
Tom Mullen
Millen
Deer Lodge
A A U W Helps Place British University Women’s Children
National American Association of University Women coordinates with the Dillon branch to place British university women’s children in American homes during the war and possibly longer. Community members may contact committee chair Mrs. Sheldon E. Davis or members Mrs. T. E. Luebben and Miss Anne Feley for details.
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National Organization of American Associations of University Women
Dillon Branch
Sheldon E. Davis
T. E. Luebben
Anne Feley
Rotarians Hear Talk On Politics By Dr. Hoover
Dr. T N Hoover of the Normal college lectured to the Dillon Rotary Club at the Trail cafe on Lincoln’s 1858 acceptance speech and the challenges faced by his era compared to today. Thomas E Luebben led the meeting and E A Hinderman attended as a guest. Postmaster Harry Jee discussed a possible all mail stop for the community.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Trail
Lincoln
Illinois
Stephan A. Douglas
Thomas E. Luebben
E. A. Hinderman
Whitefish
Harry Jee
Rotary
Chinese Pheasants Liberated in Valley
About 500 Chinese pheasants were released in Beaver Mead Valley over the past week. Birds came from Warm Springs State Game Farm under James Hendricks with Deputy Charles Price in charge. William Carpenter of the Butte Anglers Club announced plans to release 300 pheasants in the area, some to Lima district, and said fingerlings at Maiden Rock hatchery will be planted in Blacktail Creek soon.
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Beavermead Valley
Warm Springs
James Hendricks
Charles Price
William Carpenter
Butte Anglers Club
Lima
Carpenter
Maiden Rock
Blacktail Creek
Dillon Man In Critical Condition Sought For Information In Soda Springs
Idaho authorities seek information on William Murphy a 68 year old sheep herder in critical condition at Soda Springs hospital He is described as tall and was believed to have worked on Beaverhead ranches as officers investigate the case and health status.
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Soda Springs
Idaho
William Murphy
Postmaster Prepares to Register Aliens in County
Postmaster Harry J. Andrus received word through the Postal Bulletin that full registration instructions for all aliens in the United States are being compiled and issued soon. Registration will take place at post offices, though the start date in this county is not yet set.
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Harry J. Andrus
Postal Bulletin
The
Postal Department
United States
Mrs Andrus Reported Seriously Ill at Hotel Apartment
Mrs. Andrus is reported to be quite seriously ill in her apartment at the Andrus Hotel. Exact conditions and arrangements were not disclosed, with neighbors noting concern over her health.
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Andrus
Andrus, Hotel
Forest Fire Danger Prompts Caution Across Beaverhead
Dry weather and frequent lightning raise fire risk in Beaverhead National Forest. Crews battled fires near Big Hole and Wise River while new blazes near Lima and Meadow Creek drew CCC workers and locals. A 200 acre south county fire added to critical conditions as forest offices shift to 24 hour staffing.
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Beaverhead National Forest
W. B. Willey
Big Hole
Dillon
Lima
CCC
Green Lake District
Melrose
Forest Service
Federal
Guidance Workshop At College Opens For Teachers
The Normal college hosts a remedial and guidance workshop starting last Monday and ending today. Dr. W B Townsend and Mrs Townsend lead sessions with diagnostic equipment to aid reading instruction. An illustrative class is taught by Mrs Townsend and a daily primary discussion group runs in room 111 led by Miss Dorothy Webber. Registered attendees include S A Hinderman and several teachers from multiple towns.
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Normal College
W. B. Townsend
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