Beaverhead Forest To Be Third Largest In United States
Beaverhead forest will expand to over two million acres by consolidating Deer Lodge and Madison tracts, making it the third largest in the nation behind Gallatin. It will be heavily used for grazing and timber and lie near central Montana’s population, offering prime scenic, open wilderness.
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Beaverhead Forest
United States
Evan Kelley
Missoula
J.C. Whitham
Deer Lodge
Madison National Forests
Montana
Gallatin
Tonto National Forest
Arizona
Deer Lodge Forest
Big Hole Basin
Madison Forest
Gravely Range
Northwest
Dillon Elks Elect John T. Orr Exalted Ruler
Dillon Lodge 1654 B P O E elected John T. Orr exalted ruler at the annual officers election Tuesday night succeeding Si L Poindexter who served the last year. Leonard Innes was chosen esteemed leading knight and E W Johnson esteemed loyal knight with Francis Gelhaus lecturing knight. E L Wheat secretary W C Orr treasurer Homer Faust tiler W A Graeter Sol Sobolski trustees E L Poindexter representative to the grand lodge with Terry Browning alternate. Installations set for the first meeting in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge
John T. Orr
Si. L. Poindexter
Leonard Innes
E. W. Johnson
Francis Gelhaus
E. L. Wheat
W. C. Orr
Homer Faust
W. A. Graeter
Sol Sobolski
E.L. Poindexter
Grand Lodge
Terry Browning
State Bank to Receive VetLoan Applications
State Bank and Trust announces it will accept World War Adjusted Service certificate loan applications through a principal correspondent. Loans cover 50 percent of certificate value at 4.5 percent interest as per the act and Veterans Bureau rules. No bank handling charge. Dillon residents plan to attend Bozeman finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank and Trust Company
United States Veterans’ Bureau
United States Veterans Bureau
Scout Recommended for Eagle Rating
Fielding Graves of Troop 14 was last Wednesday evening recommended by the local board of review for advancement to the rank of Eagle Scout. He has passed all requirements and his final rating will be decided by the court of honor at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding Graves
Board of Review For Advancement
Boy Scout
Court of Honor
Sugar Beets Topic at Rotary Meeting
Dillon Rotary heard a discussion on reviving sugar beets as a farm income source. Amalga mated Sugar Company officials described test acreage plans for this summer and noted potential prices of six dollars to six fifty per ton based on sugar content. Lieutenant Governor Hazel Baker chaired the meeting and Rotarians asked questions.
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Keating
Amalgamated Sugar Company of
Missoula
Charles E. Miller
Butte
Dillon Rotarians
Hazelbaker
Idaho and Montana Move to Honor Sacajawea as National Monument
Idaho joins Montana in asking Congress to set aside a national monument honoring Sacajawea. The memorial passed unanimously in Idaho's session at the request of Mrs. Laura T. Scott of Armstead, introduced by Senator Van Hoesen and Mrs. Emma Yeaman. The plan designates land around the boundary as the National Sacajawea Monument.
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Montana
Congress
Sacajawea
Lewis and Clark
Laura T. Scott
Armstead
Geem
Senator van Hoesen
Messa
Emma Yeaman
Lemhi
Scott
Idaho
Lemhi Pass
Great Divide
Dillon Scout Executive Retained By Citizens Committee
A Dillon citizens' committee meeting at city hall passed a resolution to instruct delegates to vote against any extra expense at the Ard ea Council meeting in Deer Lodge. The Dillon budget for 1931 was set at 750 dollars and the services of the field executive were renewed.
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Citizens’ Committee of Boy Scouts
Ardéa
Deer Lodge
Boy Scout Fund
Dillon
Beavers Win Hard Fought Opener Ahead of Whitefish Clash
Beavers edged Poplar 24 to 22 in a state tournament opener. Kent led with 11 points while Bates added 6. Thompson was out. English filled in. Dillon fans plan to travel to Bozeman if they advance to the finals to face Great Falls or Miles City/Twin Bridges.
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Poplar
Breeden
Beavers
Whitefish
Thompson
English
Kent
Bates
Great Falls
Miles City
Twin Bridges
Dillon
Bozeman
Normal Sidelights at Montana Normal College Include Commencement Prep
The article notes an upcoming Wednesday assembly by pupil teachers from the primary training school outlining training ideas for student teachers. It lists Senior Sunday events, solo performances by Ina West and June Emerson, and toasts on Pioneering with speakers.
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Ina West
June Emerson
Miss Emerson
Jason
Mira
Booth
Vivian Tordsen
Westword
Clark
Charles Henry Avill
Rush Jordan
Empire Builders
Normal College
George Dover
Ernest Roberts
O. K. Moe
Sheldon E. Davis
Ogden Visitor Visits George E. Baker Home
Mrs. G. Doerning of Ogden stays with George E. Baker on Railroad avenue last week while returning from Helena where she visited a seriously ill brother.
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G. Doerning
Ogden
George E. Baker
Railroad Avenue
Montana Lawmakers Return From Helena Session
Lieutenant Governor F A Hazel baker Senator Pearl I Smith and Representative Joe Metlen returned from Helena after two months shaping Montana's 22nd legislative record. The session was noted for cooperation and activity with about 181 of 583 introduced bills expected to become law as Montana aims for a true comeback.
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F. A. Hazelbaker
Pearl I. Smith
Joe Metlen
Helena
Montana
22Nd Legislative Assembly
Dillon
Senate
Commonwealth of the Union
Mining Association to Hold Saturday Meeting in Court Room
Bea verhead Mining association plans a regular meeting next Saturday evening at 8 o'clock in the court room. Dr Francis A Thomson and Dr Eugene S Perry of Butte will address the gathering on Common Sense in Mining and Ore Deposits respectively. Both speakers are well known to members and their talks should prove highly interesting.
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Beaverhead Mining Association
Court Room
Francis A. Thomson
Eugene S. Perry
Butte
Thomson
Perry
iBoth
Early Day Indian Scout Claimed in Western Frontier
Louis Slocum known as William D Bailey died at Weaverhead county farm after four to five years as an inmate. He was reputed as an Indian fighter and scout who penetrated Yellowstone Park and saw early western settlement adventures. He told custodian James Melton his life story, though details remain scarce. Court records place his Virginia birth in Paswell County with age reported as 75 or 87 by various sources.
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Louis Slocum
William ‘D. Baily
Weaverhead
Jackson Hole
Yellowstone Park
James
Melton
Slocum
Baily
Court House
Paswell County
Virginia
Boys May Enroll For 1931 Military Training Camp
The American Legion posts announce the 1931 Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Missoula from June 15 to July 14. Eligible are American boys aged 17 to 24 who are physically fit and of good character. Applications are sent via the post adjutant to qualified youths, with George R. Baker handling inquiries. The camp will feature a new swimming pool and possibly a band, with trophies for training and athletics. No further obligation after camp. Beaverhead county hopes for large enlistment.
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Citizens
American Legion
Fort Missoula
George R. Baker
Legion Post
Beaverhead County
Highway Bond Election Set For May 5 In County
Official notice announces a May 5 election to approve a 6 million dollar Highway Debentures issue. Registration closes April 25. first time voters or those who skipped November's election may register at the county clerk or with special deputies. Costs covered by the state highway commission with county reimbursement from a special fund.
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Albert Baker
Secretary of State
State Highway Commission
Honey Wins Diamond Ring At Selner Auction
J. H. Honey a Normal college student won the diamond ring on the final day of Selner's auction sale Saturday evening.
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J. H. Honey
the Normal College
Selner’s
Scouts and Vets Host Funfest at Training School
Troop 14 Boy Scouts and American Legion Post .20 held a Wednesday night event at the training school featuring knot tying, a Legion exhibition drill, five reels of motion pictures, and a Rotary luncheon plan.
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Boy Scouts and American Legion
Post
Legionaires
Uncle Sam
Donovan
Butte
Bannack
Virginia City
Butte Camp
Louis Schmittroth
John Lanner
Rotary
Dogs Poisoned Spark Public Indignation in Chapman Case
Two dogs owned by Fred Chapman and Emery Smith were poisoned this week and died. Authorities pursue suspicions, aiming to arrest the offender, as public opinion brands a dog poisoner as a vile criminal.
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Fred’ Chapman
Emery Smith
Fans to fete Beaver basketball team after district win
Beaver basketball supporters plan a Monday banquet at St James guild hall to honor Coach Breeden and the team after their district tournament success. Fans are urged to reserve seats now with Will Ross George Gosman Emery Smith Terry Browning Lambert Eliel Harry Graves or James Harris.
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Beaver
Breeden
Bozeman
Dillon
Beaverhead County
St. James Guild Hall
Will Ross
George Gosman
Emery Smith
Terry Browning
Lambert Eliel
Harry Graves
James Harris
Melrose Library Seeks Donations From Community
The Melrose public library with about 300 donated volumes asks households to review home libraries and contribute books for both adults and children. Miss Nettie Hand oversees book intake at the primary building to ensure proper placement in the library.
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Melrose
Nettie Hand
Melrose Library
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Rotary Meeting
Beaverhead Valley
Beaverhead
Dillon Rotary Club
Gargoyle Club
M” Club
Recreation Hall
R. E. Albright
Akg
Harlowton
Lewistown
Hobson
Stanford
Belt
Normal ‘College
Montana State Normal, College
Evelyn Adams
Corvallis
Mary Helen Barkenbus
Somers
Frances M. Bowen
Townsend
Harry Reuben Brest
Fallon
Helen E. Clarke
George B. Dover
Buffalo
June Lucille Emerson
Alfred OD. Graham
Blanchard
Sylvia
Irene. Hagen
Almer John Halverson
Three Forks
Agnes Norine Harrington
Grace Jane Husted
Jackson
Helen Louise Logan
Red Lodge
Regina Patricia McAndrews
Gallatin Gateway
Virginia McCleary
Musselshell
Josephine Oktabee
Ronan
Dorothea Oldenburg
Mary Frances O'Leary
Elizabeth Oliver
Wilford G. Poppie
Victor
Jean Sperry
Alfred William Taft
Loma
Vivian Eunice Tordsen
Walier
Big Timber
Association TQ
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