Poindexter Heads Post Of Veterans
In Beaverhead American Legion election Dr. M Poindexter was unanimously chosen commander for the coming year. A vigilance committee was formed to cooperate with the FBI and authorities to check subversive groups. Poindexter, a World War I major, received an enthusiastic ovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Poindexter
Poindexter
George M. Gosman
Doctor Poindexter
United States
Luther Smith
E. W. Bond
C. A. Bechler
Raymond P. Jones
H. L. Hatton
Parke T. Scott
Beaverhead
Glasgow
Edgar Rife
C. J. Horren
Paul Temple
D. W. Paddock
Lee McCracken
T BH
Gilbert
Legion
Montana
Department
Funeral Held For Former Local Woman Mrs Nick Staudaher
Mrs Nick Staudaher 65 of Butte and former Dillon resident died Friday after a lingering illness. Born Sept 27 1874 in Long Prairie Minnesota she moved to Dillon in 1895 married in 1900 lived there until moving to Butte fifteen years ago. Funeral was held Saturday at St Rose Catholic church with Rev F X Lechner high mass. interment at Mountain View cemetery. Rosary was recited Friday at Brundage chapel. Surviving: son Fred Stadaher of Bozeman daughter Mrs Holly Shranger of Butte two brothers George and Frank Nesalein of Coeur d Alene Idaho Lewis Neslein of Laceyville Pennsylvania two sisters Mrs Trace Fisher of Max North Dakota and Mrs Mary Hagger of Brauerville Minnesota and five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Staudaher
Butte
Dillon
Long Prairie
Minn
St. Rose Catholic Church
F. X. Lechner
Mountain View
Brundage
Fred Stadaher
Bozeman
Holly, Shranger
George
Frank ‘Nesalein
Coeur
d’Alene
Idaho
Lewis Nesslein
Laceyville
Penni
Registration Gains in Beaverhead County Primary
Beaverhead County reports 3 630 registered voters for the July 16 primary, up 258 from 1938. County clerk Albert Baker lists precinct totals with Dillon South leading gains from 489 to 601 and seven precincts showing small decreases. Polling places are moved for Dillon North and Dillon South Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Albert S. Baker
Dillon South
Dillon South Central
Lakeview
Monida
Lima
Dell
Dillon North Grant
Bannack
Dillon North
Dillon West
Bishop
Argenta
Central
Bedrock
Birchcreek
Glendale
Polaris
Jackson
Wisdom
Dewey
Nicholia
Dillon
Baptist Cottage
Redd Star
Mercury soars to New June Heat Record at 92 Degrees
Dillon residents endured a blistering June afternoon as thermometers climbed to 92 degrees by 3:30 pm at the Civil Aeronautic station. The prior high for the season stood at 81 4 degrees recorded earlier Sunday.
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Mercury
Dillon
Civil Aeronautic Station
Butte Woman Dies En Route to Utah Hospital
Miss Mary Hennessy of Butte died near Armstead while riding in a car to Ogden for medical care. Coroner Raymond Schwartz announced no inquest. Hennessy, matron at the Paul Clark orphan's home, trained under driver Mrs. James O'Dorah. body sent to Daly-Shea funeral home in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Ogden
Utah
Mary Hennessy
Armstead
George L. Routledge
Raymond Schwartz
Miss Hennessey
Paul Clarkk
James O’dorah
Former Dillon Resident Ida Thomas Dies in San Francisco
Word came Tuesday of the death of Mrs. Ida Thomas a former Dillon resident at her home in San Francisco. Sister Mrs. B Enterick of Dillon left by plane for the Bay City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Ida Thomas
Dillon
San Francisco
Reichle Man Drowns In Big Hole River
Joseph A. Macioroski 26 drowns in a Big Hole River side channel near Glen Friday evening. The body found Saturday morning in a 12 foot hole after searchers, guided by Sheriff Paul Temple and volunteers, located him. He had aided by brother Elmer and Riley Dedman during dusk as the river’s undercurrent pulled him under. Macioroski, a Rochester district miner, was born May 30 1914 in Terry Montana and survived by his father Alex, a sister Alma Motherhead, six half siblings. Funeral services were held Monday at Brundage chapel. interment in Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hole
Glen Frday
Joseph A. Macioroski
Paul Temple
Boyd Quick
Ted Cheek
C. ¥. Murphy
Leslie Smith
Donald
Macioroski
Elmer
Riley Dedman
Dedman
Floyd Brook
Madison County
Madison
Terry
Alma Motherhead
Big Timber
Himier
Albert
Brundage Chapel
F. XK. Lechner
St. Rose Church
Dillon Man Elected to State Masonic Post
Matt W. Kau of Dillon was installed as grand marshall of the grand council of Royal and Select Masters in Billings. Percy W. Doles of Havre seated as grand master. Paul Temple from Dillon chapter, Thomas W. Jones and John Orr from St Elmo Commandery attended sessions, with George Featherly also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Matt W. Kau
Grand Council of Royal and
Billings
Percy W. Doles
Havre
Mr. Kau
Zabud Council
Royal ‘Arch Masons
Paul Temple
R. A. M. Thomas W. Jones
John Orr
St. Elmo Commandery
Knights of Templar
George Featherly
KIWANIANS HEAR WAR DISCUSSION AT TRAIL CAFE
Kiwanis club members hear Supt. Paul Anderson discuss what America fights for in a round table program at the Trail cafe. He opens with an outline of the nation’s situation and a broad discussion follows with Kiwanians participating. An invitation is extended for a ladies night at the Anaconda Kiwanis club on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Supt
Paul Anderson
Kiwanis Club
Trail Cafe
Anderson
Anaconda Kiwanis Club
New President of Beaverhead Mining Association
J E Kelly of Dillon was elected president of the Beaverhead Mining association at the annual meeting in the courthouse. New officers include J L Mayland secretary and J C Fuller treasurer. The board of directors features A H French William Logan Louis Schmittroh T E R Gibbert R B Caswell and Louis Stahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Mining Association
George R. Metlen
J. L. Mayland
J. C. Fuller
The
Mining Association
A. H. French
William Logan
Louis Schmittroh
T.’ ER. Gibbert
R. B. Caswell
Louis Stahl
Montana Mining Association
Helena
Edwin R. Buck
BE. R. Gleed
Frank Madden
George Metlen
Beaverhead
Dillon
R.B. Caswell
Paul Temple
Roger Sweeney
Russell Smith
Logan
Communism denounced at Dillon Elks Flag Day program
The Dillon Lodge No. 1554 Flag Day exercises featured a speech by attorney R. D. Corette condemning communism and urging penalties for demonstrations. Attendees heard remarks from Beaverhead American Legion post members and county officials as Frank O’Keefe chaired. The program began with a parade and the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Corette
Atte
Dillon Lodge No
Butte
Frank O'Keefe
Leonard A. Schulz
Beaverhead
American Legion
George Gosman
T. E. Gilbert
D. V. Paddock
Carl Hartwig
C. T. Horren
Paul Temple
Harold Warner
Guy D. Combes
C. A. Bechler
J.A. McCollum
Elks’ Hall
Rotarians Feted by CCC Boys at Birch Creek Camp
Dillon Rotarians and wives enjoyed a dinner and program at the Birch Creek CCC camp hosted by Major C. V. Kelley. Hans C. Pfund spoke on home ownership trends, noting declines from 60 percent in 1905 to 45 percent in 1938 and urging local home building growth. He highlighted lending institutions and community building targets, with post program stunts by a women's committee chaired by Mrs. Lambert Eliel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Portland
United States
Northwest
Pfund
Lambert Eliel
Club purchases pump for cemetery well project
The Woman's Club of Mountain View buys an electric pump for the cemetery well at a cost of 1517 dollars. Mrs. Emery Smith, in charge, said installation will occur after the reservoir is finished. Electricity will come from the Vigilante Rural Electrification line crossing the site. George Baldwin is a donor. contributions may be given to Mrs. Smith or nearby banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Mountain View Cemetery
Emery Smith
George Baldwin
Smith
Chaput Funeral Set For Thursday At St Rose Church
Funeral services are planned for Joseph Chaput 74 who died Monday night at his ranch on Horse Prairie. The rites will be at 10 a m Thursday at St Rose Church with Rev Father Timothy Clifford of Lima presiding. Interment follows in Mountain View Cemetery. Chaput a county resident for 45 years came to the United States in 1880 from Montreal Canada. He is survived by a brother Homer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaput
Joseph Chaput
Horse Prairie
St. Rose Church
Timothy Clifford
Lima
Mountain, View
Montreal
Canada
Aspirants file for Beaverhead County primaries
With twenty two candidates across Republican and Democratic parties the Beaverhead County primary slate lists incumbents Giles Schulz Best and others for July 16. Contests include state senator representatives county commissioner clerk district court county assessor county attorney coroner and local justice and constable posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Baker
Norman Giles
Leonard A. Schulz
Judson P. Best
Beaverhead
Thomas E. Gilbert
W. C. Jones
Harold M. Warner
George H. Montgomery
Don E. Anson
Robert Good
Robert L. Hoffman
Martin C., Jackson
J. M. Neidt
J. Warren Shaw
Harry Bennett
District Court
J. Best
Leonard Schulz
A. J. Fitzsimmons
Raymond M. Schwartz
Dillon Lownsite
George Opp
Louis Stahl Sr
Fred Oliver
Delegates Return From 4 H Conclave
Miss Helen Christensen and Mrs. Ralph Liggett of the Classic Cadet 4 H club of Dillon have returned from the 4 H convention in Bozeman held June 11 to 14. They report an extremely interesting and successful convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Christensen
Ralph Liggett
Dillon
Bozeman
Beaverhead Wool Clip Sets District Record for Early Contracts
Beav erhead and part of Madison counties report near complete contracts on the wool clip dating to prior to shearing. Prices reach 25 to 32 cents with dollar down per fleece. About 230000 fleeces, ~2 million pounds, expected from the district as crews arrive from the south. Much of the wool will be sent to Boston markets via the First National warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Madison County
Beaverheads
First National
Spid
Mississippi
Pacific Coast
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jay Pierrepont
State Department
U. S
James H. R. Cromwell
Reichle
Big Hole River
Joseph Macioroski
Kelly
of Miners
J. E.kelly of
August Grunert
State Mining Association
Carl J.trautman
Western Mining
Denver
C. A. Dye
Salmon
Lemhi Mining Association
Tend
Elk
Hans C. Pfund
Federal Home. Loan Bank
Rotary Club
CCC
Birch Creek Camp
C. V. Kelley
Birch Creek
Federal Home Loan Bank of
CLUB
Homer
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