New Mayor Takes Over Civic Duties in Dillon
Dillon voters see a new city council with Mayor Bert Megdquier presiding as George Gosman and three new members join R M Stone A M Jones H M Warner Walter Grimes and O T Vandegrift. City engineer vacancy filled by Irving Orr amid talks on park WPA project and emergency traffic rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
New City Council
Bert Megdquier
George M. Gosman
R. M. Stone
A. M. Jones
H. M. Warner
Walter Grimes
O. T. Vandegrift
George Gosman
John T. Orr
Frank Tyre
Forrest Bayerd
Irving Orr
H E. W. Bond
Chamber of Commerce
Lambert Eliel
Merchants Retail Committee
Barnet
Kentucky
Water Committee
Montana
C.A. Bechler
WPA
Butte
Vandegrift
Ular
Dillon Matron Elva Gruwell Dies in Mining City
Mrs. Elva Gruwell died Monday night in Butte where she lived with her daughter. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Brundage chapel with Rev. J. A. Meeke officiating. Burial at Mountain View. Surviving: sons Curtis Gruwell Dillon and W. A. Bingham Portland. daughters and sons in law Jack NemecK Butte and R. J. Barber Toronto. sister Emma Randall Iowa City. five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Meeke
Elva Gruwell
Jack Nemick
Butte
Brundage Chapel
Mountain View
al Gruwell
Dillon
Pine Orchard
Ontario
Canada
Curtis Gruwell
W. A. Bingham
Portland
Ore
Jack Nemeck
R. J. Barber
Toronto
Emma Randall
Iowa City
Iowa
McFadden Family Returns From Spokane Visit
T F McFadden and children returned from Spokane where they spent the weekend. Mrs McFadden accompanied them and reported a pleasant trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. McFadden
Spokane
cFadden
Dillon Plans General Cleanup Week May 18 24
Mayor Bert Megquier proclaims May 18 to 24 as general cleanup week for Dillon. Citizens expected to tidy yards, parkings and alleys, contributing to a citywide effort without debris or bomb damage.
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Dillon
London
1942
Kiwanians Hear Keeley Talk On Fair Trades Act
E M Keeley Helena counsel of the Montana Trades commissioner outlines the Fair Trades Act and Unfair Practices Act at a Dillon Chamber of Commerce meeting. He explains price control aims and cost surveys across grocers and retailers as he answers questions and clarifies the acts.
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Keeley
Montana Railroad and Public Service Commission
Montana Trades Commission
E. M
Pat) Keeley
Helena
Montana
Montana Trades Commissioner
Leonard Schulz
H. M. Warner
Girl Scout Leaders Honored At Dinner
Girl Scout leaders were honored at a Monday dinner hosted by the Girl Scout Council at a Lutheran church. Twenty eight leaders and council members attended with Mrs William Guernsey as toastmistress. Five year service pins were awarded to five members including Mrs Ernest Luebben and Mrs W H Stephan. The event closed with God Bless America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout
Girl Scout Council
William Guernsey
Fred Kerr
Carl Giudici
Isabelle Ross
Casper
Wyo
Ernest Luebben
W. H. Stephan
Leslie Smith
G. L. Routledge
Frank Tyre
Smith Paddock
Schulz Cornell Cup Golf Tournament Ends In Tight Finish
Leonard Schulz and Elsie Cornell won the two ball mixed foursome title after a playoff against Mayland and Blythe Stephan. Both teams posted 46 over the regular nine holes. About 430 golfers participated.
Cleanup Week Proposed by Dillon Group
The Dillon Chamber of Commerce backs May 18 24 as Cleanup Week with Mayor Megquier urged to issue a proclamation. Councilmen Grimes Warner and Jones support the plan pending voluntary effort or possible ordinance to compel property cleanup. Beaverhead Chamber plans a membership drive while Montana tourism funds receive shared support and welfare plan extensions are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Megquier
Dillon
Dillon Chamber of Com
Chambers
Mayland
Montanans, Inc
State Chamber of Commerce
E. W. Bond
O. A. Bergeson
State Welfare Committee
Montana
Chamber
Beaverhead
Drive
Chamber of Commerce
Big Timber Girl Crowned May Queen
Miss Wilma Clayton of Big Timber, a sophomore, was crowned May Queen at the annual May Fete in the college gymnasium. Nearly 400 students participated and voted for five nominees. Marjorie Hamer directed the event with the Women’s Athletic association as sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Clayton
Big Timber
Marjorie Hamer
Women’s Athletic Association
President of State Elks to Visit Here
President Jess L. Angstman of Havre will be guest of honor at Dillon lodge No. 1554 BPOE meeting Friday night. Exalted ruler Homer Faust announced the event and Secretary Earl L. Wheat, a former state president, will chair the arrangements committee for the meeting.
State Association Night Planned at Lodge Meeting
The regular session will be held Tuesday night at the lodge with a special entertainment program. State head will deliver an important message. Secretary Wheat announced. Committee in charge includes Frank O Keefe Elmo Winn William Lloyd J E Kelly Judge Henry G Rodgers Leonard Schulz Senator Thomas E Gilbert and Theodore F McFadden.
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Wheat
Frank O'Keefe
Elmo Winn
William Lloyd
J. E. Kelly
Henry G. Rodgers
Leonard Schulz
Thomas E. Gilbert
Theodore F.mcfadden
Seybold Tops Weekly Rifle Shoot At Dillon Club
Frank Seybold led the Dillon Rifle Club weekly shoot on May 7 with 274. Other scores included Sassman 272 Jones 270 Hignight 273 Burrell 251 and Lasich 259 among 14 competitors.
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Dillon Rifle Club
Frank Seybold
K. Fox
D. Gordon
Sassman
S. Langdorf
B. Farrell
J. Huber
L. Larson
A. Bramsman
M. Jones
P. Lasich
H. Hignight
B. Burrell
M. Bear
Dillon Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Charlie and Grace Thomas marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a public reception in Dillon. Residents for 41 years, they have four children and seven grandchildren, with ties spanning Ohio, Montana and Oregon. Douglas Thomas and wife attended the event from Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Thomas
Dillon
Charlie
Thomas
Peoli
Ohio
Grace Gilpin
Oldham
Marietta
Montana
P. and O. Company
P. and O
Yellowstone
Billings
Mrazv Juanita Young
Eugene
Ore
Esther Gnngey
Spokane
Wash
Chloea Thomas
Columbus
Douglas Thomas
Helena
Mont
Douglas
Soleedding
Egaudiildils Ai
No Tax Notices on 100000 Now Due
Miss Bertie Mathews reminds taxpayers that second half 1940 taxes totaling about 100000 are due by the May 81 deadline to avoid delinquency. Notices were sent November 1 and penalties and interest will apply to overdue amounts. The moratorium offers one year immunity only for the first half payment.
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Bertie Mathews
Forest Service personnel reshuffles in Beaverhead district
W B Willey announces changes across Beaverhead National Forest to take effect this month. C W Jackson moves from Sheridan to Dillon as acting assistant supervisor. L R Van Airsdale's vacancy filled by William H Identhal from Couer d Alene.
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Beaverhead National Forest
W. B. Willey
C. W. Jackson
Sheridan
Dillon Headquarters
W. G. Guernsey
U. S. Naval Reserve
San Francisco
Mr. Jackson
Beaverhead Forest
L. R. van Airsdale
William H. Identhal
Couer d’Alene Forest
William Schowe
Jackson
Schowe
A. B. Gunderson
Bitter Root Forest
Sula
Ralph Bolles
Gunderson
Earl Welton
Deer Lodge Forest
Philipsburg
Bolles
Camas Nelson
Lima
Forest Service
Ben P. Martin
Madison
Edward W. Stein
Dillon
Martin
Edward L. Schultz
Clearwater Forest
Idaho
Joint Meet of Clubs Planned with Kiwanis
At the Dillon Rotary club meeting Charles Niblack spoke on a Alaska trip via Skagway White Horse pass Yukon Fairbanks Cordova and Seward. Members voted to hold a joint meeting with Kiwanis Thursday to view U.S. army maneuvers films. Next Monday’s meeting will be vacated.
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Dillon, Rotary Club
T. W. Sargent
Charles Niblack
Dillon
George Gosman
Niblack
Alaska
Skagway
White Horse’ Pass
Canada
Yukon River
Fairbanks
Cordova
Seward
Kiwanis Club
U.S
Earl Fairbanks Remembered as Lima Athlete and Coach
Earl Fairbanks of Lima, once a Beaver track star and basketball player, is remembered for his early sports career and later coaching influence in the community. He contributed to local athletics and inspired young athletes through his dedication and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Fairbanks
Lima
Beaver
Aati Inde
Season Inauguration Opens 1941 Softball Campaign at Dillon
The Dillon opening drew hundreds at the fairgrounds as the 1941 softball season began with all teams in uniform and a program led by the Elks drum corps. Floyd Davis memory saluted, pennant raised, and Mayor Megquier tossed a low ceremonial strike as Safeway defeated Fliel Pirates 8 5 in the first game. Pheasant Irish, now the Pheasant Mirror club, edged Winn's in a tight contest to set the season’s competitive tone.
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Dillon
Fairgrounds
Elks Drum and Bugle Corp
Bert Megquier
Floyd Davis
Winn
Pheasant
Megquier
Dave Williams
Kiwanis
Safeway
Fliel Pirates
Lou Larson
Dick Evans
R & B Eliel’s
Ebiel
Farrell
Good
J. Rife
Larson and Harrison
E. Burrells
F. O'Keefe
J. Sanner
Pheasant Irish
Pheasant Mirror Club
President of Auxiliary Elected at Dillon Unit Meeting
At the Dillon unit of the American Legion Auxiliary meeting held last Monday at city hall Mrs. Ben Davis was elected president for the coming year. The retiring president is Mrs. A S Johnson. Other officers chosen include Mrs Luther Smith first vice president Mrs T Lee Mc Cracken second vice president Mrs J G Mattingly secretary treasurer Mrs Harry McMannis and Mrs Carl Mast executive committee members Mrs Joe Fuller chaplain Mrs LaMar Hatton historian and Mrs James McCollum sergeant at arms. The Junior Auxiliary gave an Americanism program during the social hour at Mrs Mc Cracken s home.
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Dillon
Auxiliary of the American Legion
City Hall
Ben Davis
A. S. Johnson
Luther Smith
T. Lee McCracken
J. G. Mattingly
Harry McMannis
Carl Mast
Joe Fuller
LaMar Hatton
James McCollum
McCracken
Rotarians Attend Miles City District Convention
Local Rotarians gathered for the district convention in Miles City with Dillon member Paul Anderson among speakers on Monday morning. The event continued through the opening day with other officials in attendance.
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Miles City
Rotary
Paul Anderson
Dillon
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Gosman
Mining City
A. C. Gruwell
Dillon Merchants
Dillon Cham
Ber of Commerce
E. M. Keeley
The
Montana Trades Com
Mission
Dillon Group
Merce
Their
State Elks
Jess L. Angstman
Seybold
Forest Office
R H & Winn
Pheas-Mir
Watkins
Newton
Womack
Pheasant- Hignite
Peterson
Osbourne
Ross
O'Keefe
Stahl
Auxiliary
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