Air Cadets Progress as They Prepare for Team Competition
Over 200 cadets and adults attended the last meeting led by Commander George Melton. Pilots qualified include Francis Tonrey Lew Brundage Judson Best Jr Bobby Forsgren Tom Hartwig Chris Hansen Bill Jennings Chester Gilbert. Ace class members are Fred Wolf Fred Simmons Win Best Charles Osborne and Frank Tyre. Chester Gilbert won best membership plane with Bobby Stephan second. Walter Sperry led the Rea Bird class with Johnny Christensen second. R. O. G. Racers tied between Chester Gilbert and Walter Stephan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Tonrey
Lew Brundage
Judson Best, Jr
Bobby Forsgren
Tom Hartwig
Chris Hansen
Bill Jennings
Chester Gilbert
Fred Wolf
Fred S'mons
Win Best
Charles Osborne
Frank Tyre
Bobby Stephan
Walter Sperry
Johnny Christensen
Walter Stephan
Fred Woodside
R. D. Curry
H. F. Best
W. D. Ross
Melton
Waco
Rotary hears educators in Dillon talks session
Dillon Rotary club Friday noon featured talks by Dr. F A Thomson president of the State School of Mines and Chancellor M A Brannon of the Greater University on Montana education and resources. Visitors from Dillon and out of town attended as Morse plans and community support were praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus
Dillon
O. A. Bergeson
Ralph McFadden
The
Normal College
F. A. Thomson
State School of Mines
United States
Thomson
Butte
M. A. Brannon
Greater University
Montana
Normal School
Lee R. Light
College
Rush White
Wallace
Idaho
Carl Price
Billings
D. W. Erwin
H. N. Tragitt
Price
Wyoming
Gilbert
Department of Commerce
Curry
National Parks Airways
Important Ranch Deal Made Last Saturday
Charles Niblack a Dillon merchant sold his 660 acre ranch near Melrose to Anton Bayan. The property spans Silver Bow and Beaverhead counties with strong water rights and modern improvements. Buildings stock and all included. price not disclosed. The sale was handled through F A Hazelbaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Niblack
Dillon
Melrose
Anton Bayan
Niblack
Silver Bow
F. A. Hazelbaker
Miss McIvor Taken by Death in Melrose Area
Miss Margaret McIvor a popular Melrose young woman and former Dillon resident died in a Butte hospital last Saturday evening after a brief illness. She lived in Dillon about two years working at Dorothea Beauty shop. Daughter of Mr and Mrs John McIvor she was born in Deer Lodge and spent most of her life in the region. Funeral services were held Monday at Melrose with Rev Edward Smith officiating. burial followed. Survived by her parents a brother Kenneth two sisters Mrs Dolly Dunstan and Miss June McIvor and grandmother Mrs M McIvor of Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McIvor
Melrose
Dillon
Butte
Dorothea Beauty Shop
John McIvor
Deer
Beloved Wisdom Matron Mrs Lossl Dies in Wisconsin
Mrs J P Lossl died in Racine Wisconsin after a period of failing health she and husband having wintered in Miami Florida Born in 1862 she came to Montana in 1890 and settled in Wisdom later She is survived by two daughters Mrs Orville Corwin of Seattle and Mrs Tallman of Miami Funeral held in Racine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Racine
Wisconsin
J. P. Lossl
Big Hole Basin
Lossi
Miami
Florida
Berlington
Montana
Pioneer
Wisdom
Loss
Big Hole
Orville Corwin
Seattle
Tallman
Wahl Reappointed Beaverhead High School Head
At a Beaverhead county high school board meeting in Dillon, Principal W. W. Wahl was reappointed to a three year term. Wahl previously came from Boulder where he led Jefferson high school for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
W. W. Wahl
A. T. Peterson
Wahl
Dillon
Boulder
The
Jefferson High School
Pennsylvania Buyer Ships Draft Horses to Philadelphia
J Bailey, a Pennsylvania buyer, shipped two carloads of draft horses to Philadelphia. The horses were bought from different Beaverhead county ranchers and were selected stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bailey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Beaverhead County
Mrs Ray Stanfield Operated On In Butte Hospital
Mrs Ray Stanfield was taken to Butte last Saturday and underwent an operation at a hospital there on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Stanfield
Butte
Bright Outlook for Boy Scout Activities in Dillon
The executive committee discusses affiliation with the Butte area council and plans a fund drive of 800 dollars for a field executive and local troop needs. St Rose and St James parishes plan new troops, with 17 boys ready to recruit others, aiming for multiple strong troops in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
City
Butte
Lambert Eliel
J. H. Gilbert
First National Bank
F. X. Lechner
St. Rose
City Registration Shows Slight Loss in Dillon Election
Dillon's city registration for the April 8 election totals 1,822, down from 1,380 in 1929. Most loss due to deaths. Ward counts: St James guild hall 360, City hall 398, Metlen hotel 256, Red Star garage 308. Last year by wards: 362, 400, 257, 311.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
John S. Baker
St. James Guild Hall
City Hall
Metlen Hotel
Red Star Garage
Wool Shipments Show a Decided Increase in Beaverhead
Beaverhead county wool shipments for 1929 set a new peak, with 2,888,945 pounds loaded at the First National Bank wool warehouse. Last year’s receipts totaled $723,816.72 across 8,786 bags, 80 cars, marking the largest volume since 1918 despite lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
First National Bank
First National Bank Plans New Building
Dillon's First National Bank announces a new one story fireproof building to be constructed this year. Architect F L Wilson will prepare plans and invite bids. the bank will stay at its current site and connect to the new structure. The project reflects growth and ties to Northwest Bancorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
First National Bank
Northwest Bancorporation of
Minneapolis
America
PARENT TEACHERS HOLD WEEKLY MEET TUESDAY
The Parent Teachers association held a regular meeting in the assembly room of the old training school. A sextet of high school girls sang two numbers and will represent the school at the district music meet in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers Association
Butte
Ralph McFadden
Barcarolle
Tales From Hoffman
Elinor Wheat
Edith Hughes
Eugene Bond
W. W. Wahl
Washington, D. C
Charles Henry
Elofson
Jennings
Tragitt
Miss Minger
Metlen
Seven Normal Players Awarded M Letters at Normal College
With the basketball season ending at Normal College, seven Bulldogs and two student managers received M letters. Recipients included Joe Persha Hallie Pauley Frank Benbrooks captain Howard Jenkins Alvin Rudolph Arthur Desonia and Leo Musberg. Benbrooks was elected M club president, Persha vice president, George Hollingsworth secretary treasurer and Dover sergeant at arms. Rudolph E Roberts and H Jenkins were pledged for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
Joe Persha
Hallie Pauley
Frank Benbrooks
Howard Jenkins
Alvin Rudolph
Arthur Desonia
Leo Musberg
Persha
George Hollingsworth
H Dover
Rudolph
E. Roberts
H. Jenkins
Hi Life Carnival a Great Dillon Event at Beaverhead
The annual Hi Life carnival at Beaverhead County High School gym in Dillon drew large crowds Friday and Saturday. Students and townspeople enjoyed booths games and varied entertainments. Alma Christensen won the carnival queen crown by 60 votes over Gladyce Stinson as voting closed Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
Dillon
Alma Christensen
Gladyce Stinson
Alma
Mining activities opening at Argenta
A spring revival in Argenta mining signals significant development work. John Hand closes a lease on the Iron Mountain claims and will install machinery for an extended program this spring and summer. George Spafford ships a car of lead-silver ore from Brownell mine to Utah. Beaverhead Mining Association meets March 29 in the county courthouse with Dr. Phil Shenon of the Montana School of Mines presenting on Argenta geology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argenta
John Hand
Iron Mountain
George Spafford
Brownell
Stage Coach Memorial Proposed by Legion
Beaverhead post of the American Legion discussed a plan at city hall to obtain an old stage coach from early days and donate it to the Oregon Short Line railroad for depot lawn display. A suitable inscription would honor pioneer county history. Adjutant Baker suggested renaming the post to Vigilante post in connection with the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
American Legion
James McCollum
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
George R. Baker
Artist Pleads Guilty and Is Sentenced to Six Months Jail
John F. Patterson pleaded guilty in justice court to obtaining money by false pretenses and received a six month county jail term from Judge Phillips. He was arrested Saturday evening after cashing a $10 check at Pure Food store and attempting two more at other outlets. Patterson claimed a wife in Twin Bridges and three children in an orphan's home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Patterson
Justice Court
Phillips
Patterson
Pure Food
First National Bank of Twin Bridges
J. C. Penney
Jones
Jeppson
Nelson
Sutherland
Dillon
Twin Bridges
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Rooney at Home
A dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Rooney honored Mr. Rooney's birthday. Guests included Misses Stella Wilson Hazel Wilson and Laura Swenson. Misa Swenson, a normal student, graduated from the Normal School on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Rooney
Mr. Rooney
Stella Wilson
Hazel Wilson
Laura Swenson
Misa Swenson
Normal Graduates Receive Diplomas at Montana Normal College
Commencement marks for 24 spring quarter graduates at Montana State Normal college with address by Francis A. Thomson of State School of Mines. Diplomas conferred by Chancellor Melvin A. Brannon. candidates presented by Acting President Light. music by McFadden, Lechner, Ina West, Rudolph, and Gray. List of graduates and home towns follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
Francis A. Thomson
State School of Mines
Ralph McFadden
F. X. Lechner
St. Rose Church
Mae E. Costello
Roundup
Angela E. Decker
Circle
Flora G
Maude F. DeHaan
Laredo
Harriet Engberg
Whitehall
Beryl Grainger
Miles City
Kathleen Holloran
Corvallis
Opal Johnson
Melville
Mary F. Kennedy
Butte
Margaret M. Knudsen
Helena
Eliu J. Larsen
Dillon
Eva E. Lewis
Brady
Alexander B. McDonald
Bearcreek
Anthony Murphy
Jordan
Ima Lee Oates
Great Falls
Florence Otis
Sadie E. Rogers
Lara Mae Swenson
Dutton
Thomas B. Wyatt
Waterloo
Juvenile Dancing Club Holds Second Saturday Dance
The Juvenile dancing class of St. James Sunday school held its second dance last Saturday at the guild hall. The next event will feature orchestra music for dancing from 7:30 to 9 on the following Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Sunday School
Guild Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Air Cadets
George Melton
Brannon
Dr. Thompson
Miss McIvor
Butte Hospital
Ivie Wentworth
Legion
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