Beavers Send Eight Delegation to Tourney and Play
Eight from Dillon attend a district meet with Danaie as lone representative in athletic events. Roe and Kurtz Bhatt Jordan join others in the contest. The scene features a one act play Dreamy Kid staged by the Beaver delegation with Miss Faye Kirkpatrick sponsor and Olive Scholz directing. Coach Breeden accompanies the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danaie
Janes
Kurtz Bhatt
Jordan
Mareer News
Virginia Andelp
Helen Taylor
Helen Ida Randelpe
Hiram Briurdage
Faye Kirkpatrick
Beaver
Olive Scholz
Breeden
Normal College Track Team Attends State Meet
Coach C. K. Moes led the Normal college track team to Missoula for the annual collegiate meet. Runners Poppie Crossman Case Jenkins York and E Roberts competed. The Normal scored three points, with Poppie placing second in the javelin as the sole counter in a meet won by the University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Moes
Normal College
Missoula
Poppie
Crossman
Case
Jenkins
York
E. Roberts
Normal
University
State College Glee Club and Ensemble Visit Dillon
The Montana State College glee club and a string ensemble will perform Friday evening at the State Normal College auditorium in Dillon. Violinists Frederick Crouse and Kenneth Wheat, both Dillon students, are among the orchestra members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Montana State College
Dillon
State Normal College
Frederick Crouse
Kenneth Wheat
Spring Cleaning At Nupmat College Paints Large M
Students at Nupmat College skipped classes on Wednesday to whitewash the large M on the foothills west of town. The work took the morning and a noon picnic followed. Painting the M is an annual college tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nupmat College
Convict Ed Baker Begins Six Month Prohibition Sentence
Ed Baker, convicted in district court of violating prohibition laws, begins a six month sentence in the county jail. A fine was imposed and the judgment was affirmed on appeal to the state supreme court by Judge Rodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Baker
District ‘Court
Rodgers
State Supreme Court
Frank Eliel Returns From Extended Tour
The Hon. Frank Eliel arrived back last Sunday from a three month trip to California and via the Panama canal. He visited Havana and other points en route, returning through New York City and Chicago. He reached Chicago in time for Marshall Field & Co. removal sale and made extensive purchases for Eliel Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Eliel
California
Panama Canal
Havana
New York City
Chicag
Chicago
Marshall’ Field & Co
Eliel. Bros
County Federation to Meet in Dillon
Mrs Warren Hughes president of Beaverhead County Federation of Women’s Clubs announced the semi annual meeting will be held in Dillon on June 7. Armstead Neighborhood Club members will be hostesses with an interesting program in the planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Hugues
Beaverhead County
Recitals by Nellie Little Johnston Pupils Planned
On May 19 piano pupils from the training school will present the second in a series of recitals and the third will be offered on May 24. The first recital features training school pupils and the second high school pupils. Both programs take place at the training school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermediate and Advanced Training School
Pianio
Nellie Little Johnston
Dairy men tour Galen and Warm Springs herds
A delegation of ten Dillon dairy men and Dr. A C Morrow left Thursday by car to inspect purebred dairy herds at state institutions in Galen and Warm Springs. The group includes Mike Lauterbach Clarence Koenig James Pilgrim William Jacobson Jens Bay Paul Stahl Peter J Peterson Louis Stahl Chris Bay and James O Melton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
A. C. Morrow
Galen and
Warm Springs
Mike Lauterbach
Clarence Koenig
James Pilgrim
William Jacobson
Jens Bay
Paul Stahl
Peter J. Peterson
Louis Stahl
Chris Bay
James O. Melton
Elks Dance Set At Dillon Park Pavilion
Elks Darce Friday marks one year for the local order in Dillon with a gala social at the park pavilion. Baxter Tonrey orchestra to provide music as Elks and their ladies attend in large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Dillmonth “Park
Elks
Appointed Commissioner for Big Sheep Creek Named
Judge H Ge Rodgers appoints A A Elliott as water commissioner for Big Sheep Creek. Emma Yearian of Temi Idaho visiting city for a few days while William Harry of Wisdom TM spends day in Dillon on business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Elliott
H. Ge ‘Rodgers
Big Sheep’ Creek
William
Harry ‘of Wisdom
Dillon
Diocesan Convention Seen as Most Successful Yet
The twenty-seventh annual diocesan convention drew over one hundred delegates and clergy to St. James in this city. Highlights included Holy Communion led by Bishop Fox, sermons by Rev. F W Clayton, a Monday banquet, and a Sunday motor tour to Bannack. The event featured welcome mingled with civic praise and concluded with praise for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
St. James Rectory
St. James Parish
St. James Guild Hell
Bannack
Woman’s ‘Parochial and Missionary Society
H. H. Hansen
Grandview
Methodist Church
H. H. H. Fox
Montana
H. N. Tragitt
W. F. Faber
D. D
Fox
F. W. Clayton
All Saints’ Church
Omaha
Clayton
Woman’s Society
Children’s Church
Billy Galt
St. James
Ven
S. D. Hooker
Helena
Dillon Rotary discusses fiftieth anniversary plans
The Dillon Rotary club met to consider a fiftieth anniversary celebration in September linked with the county fair. D A Galt proposed a homecoming style event with old trains from Montana’s narrow gauge era, and officials plan to invite residents and visitors. DR R D Curry chaired the meeting and Frank Blel gave insights from his Panama Canal trip. Charles Henry was named club president and JT B E Gilbert as official delegate to the district convention in Rezan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus
D. A. Galt
Galt
County Fair Board
Blackfoot
Idaho
Montana
E Town
al Road
Frank” ‘Bliel
Panama Canal
Panama
Havana
Charles Henry
Clup
Gilbert
Rezeman
Beaverhead County Sheriff Race Opens with Four Candidates
Beaverhead county filed elections as Sheriff W C Orr announced on the Democratic ticket for a second term begun in 1926 and 1928. A L Anderson joined the race on the Republican side seeking the same office after serving since 1920. Dan Mooney filed on the Republican ticket and John S Baker, long time county official, indicated potential candidacy again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
W. C. Orr
Orr
A. L. Anderson
Board of County Commissioners
Anderson
Beaverhead
O. M. Best
Dan Mooney
John S. Baker
Courtty Life
Andi Recorder
Republican Dic
Beaverhead DAR elects officers at May meeting
Beaverhead Chapter D A R held its regular May meeting at Mrs. Elofson’s home with hostesses Mrs. Elofson and Miss Kathryn Van Noy. Officers elected include regent Mrs. R E Albright and vice regent Mrs. T E Luebben, among others. tea and social hour followed. The Royal Neighbors met May 9 in I C O F hall with a Mother’s Day program and carnations for all members. Guest of honor was Mrs. L M Holloran of Denver. luncheon was served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Daughters _ of the American Revolution
Harry Elofson
Elofson
Kathryn van Noy
R. E. Albright
T. E. Luebben
W. J.bierrum
Frank Bimrose
Fred Wood
Alvan Anderson
E. L. Poindexter
Clinic Sponsored by Parent Teachers Association
The National Congress of Parent Teachers association sponsors a children's clinic in the kindergarten room of the new training school Friday May 16 at 2 o clock. Mothers are urged to bring all children entering kindergarten this fall for examinations by physicians and dentists. no work is done at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Congress of Parent Teachers Association
Sacajawea Day Picnic Plans For Lemhi County
Plans for a Sacajawea day gathering in August to honor the historic meeting of the Indian guide with Lewis and Clark were discussed by the Lemhi county mining associations. Beaverhead Mining assoc members heard Vincent Schmittroth present the proposal for a big program with speakers historians a band and barbecue. Special trains from Butte and Pocatello are being considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemhi County
Idaho
Lewis ‘and Clark
Beaverhead Mining Association
Vincent Schmittroth
Lemhi -Association
Butte
Pocatello
Wranglers Banquet Proves Enjoyable Yearend Affair
The Dillon Wranglers annual social event was held Wednesday at St James guild hall. Judge H G Rodgers presided as program featured secretary Charles Henry treasurer Fred Rife and Robert Clark reading on Celibacy. John Collins presented a parody with Dr W H Stephan contributing songs. Final Wranglers meeting of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon’ ‘Wranglers
St. James Igruildr
Énie
Adri
Charles Henry
Fred Rife
Robert Clark
John Collins
W. H. Stephan
Wranglers
Delegates Attend Helena Baptist Convention Jubilee
Delegates from the First Baptist Church Dillon led by Rev R O Shannon and S E Trolinger depart Tuesday morning by automobile at 6 o'clock en route to the state Baptist convention in Helena. The trip marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Helena church. Delegates include Mrs Louise Taylor Mrs Margaret Bryant Mrs George Wolfe Mrs R M Gregg and Miss Sallie Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
State Baptist Convention
Helena
Picnic at Dillmont Park Draws Scout Crowd and Speakers
Dillmont park hosted a Monday picnic for about 80 Boy Scouts and younger youths with many fathers present. The event featured games, a roast, and talks by Dr. W. H. Stephan George Farrell Fielding Graves and Wilbur Gilbert Jr. Field Commissioner O A Bergeson attended and praised the boys enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillmont Park
W. H. Stephan
George Farrell
Fielding Graves
Wilbur Gilbert Jr
O. A. Bergeson
Convention Visitors Attend Diocesan Meeting Guests
The Rev. and Mrs. Lee H. Young of Great Falls visited to attend the diocesan convention and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Cc. P. Thomas as house guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee H. Young
Great Falls
Cc. P. Thomas
Beav erhead Graduates Feted At Dillmont Dance
Bea verhead county high school alumni association will host the annual dance for the graduating class at Dillmont park on May 23. The class has 49 members, one of the largest in recent years. Alumni inviting guests must submit names to W. M Stone promptly as invitations are nearly ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association
Beaverhead County High School
Dillmont Park
W. M Stone
Mexican laborer dies after brief illness at Bedrock
Jose Velencia a Mexican laborer at Bedrock was brought to Barrett hospital Sunday afternoon in a dying condition and died Monday afternoon after a brief illness. He was 39 years old and relatives in Arizona are being sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Velencia
Bedrock
Barrett Hospital
Arizona
Three Initiated Into Elks Lodge at Dillon
Initiation ceremonies were conducted for the first time by Dillon Lodge No. 1554 B P C E Tuesday evening. Bert Orr Matt Kay and George Smith were admitted as new members. A large attendance enjoyed refreshments and music with Melvin Smith and Frances Tonrey accompanying antlered songbirds. The annual dance is set for Dillmont park Friday night with the pavilion decorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge No. 1554
Bert Orr
Matt Kay
George Smith
Melvin Smith
Frances Tonrey
Dillmont Park
Important Ranch Deal Near Bond Station
The I. F Hunsaker ranch near Bond station was sold this week to Meine Livestock company. The transfer was arranged through Lt Governor F A Hazelbaker. The 480 acre fully improved property included modern buildings and equipment. price not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F Hunsaker
Bond Station
Meine Livestock Company
F. A. Hazelbaker
Nellie Lovell Named Delegate to Nile Temple Session
Mrs Nellie Lovell of Tirzah temple Daughters of the Nile was chosen as a delegate to the supreme temple session in Chicago May 26 27 28. Other Dillon attendees include Mrs Effie Roe Mrs J F Hollour Mrs Norman Henry and Mrs Byron Orr attending the week ceremonial in ButteTuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Lovell
Tirzah Temple
Daughters of the Nile
Supreme Temple
Chicago
Butte
Dillon
Effie . Roe
J. F. Hollour
Norman Henry
Byron Orr
Graduation plans announced for Beaverhead County Class of 1949
One of the largest Beaverhead County High School graduation classes will receive diplomas May 28 during commencement led by Principal W. W. Wahl. Rev. H. N. Tragitt of St. James Episcopal Church will be the speaker. Baccalaureate services are May 25 at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. J. D. Smith delivering the address. The annual concert is May 26, L. A. Gregory directs the orchestra and Lenore Thompson leads the glee club. Class day exercises are May 27 and spring term ends May 29, with the alumni dance at Dillmont Park May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
County High School
W. W. Wahl
H. N. Tragitt
Dames “Episcopal Jhhurch
Union
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
J. D. Smith
L.A. Gregory
Dillmont Park
Beaverhead Future Farmers win stock judging title
The Beaverhead County High team won first in the Future Farmers stock judging contest held in Deer Lodge with four schools competing Missoula Deer Lodge Dillon and Whitehall. Gus Rody led the individuals with first scoring and a silver cup while Argyl Stephens and Carl Hansen finished third and fourth. Deer Lodge topped team points with Whitehall second and Dillon third. Twelve to seventeen boys toured local farms and ranches including Mount Hagen Rambouillet stock Pauley Williams and the Penitentiary farm to study livestock and farming methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
High Aceal
Deer Lodge
Missoula
Dillon
Whitehall
Gus Rody
Argyl Stephens
Carl Hansen
Bernard Williams
Agricultural Department
Mount Hagen
Pauley
Williams
Wéer Lodge
Kohit
Two Schools Tie In County Track Event
The sixth annual grade school track meet in Dillon drew 100 plus pupils and 20 teachers. Redrock and Blacktail tied for first with 62 points each. Blacktail won the pennant by a relay victory as Redrock had no relay team. Awards went to top scholastic and track performers including Alvin Erickson of Bedrock who swept his events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Gladys Garr
Redrock
Blacktail
Apex
Wise River
Gosman
Alvin Erickson
Bedrock
Bay
Nelson
Dillon Merchants
Pearl I. Smith
Polaris
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State College Glee Club
Galen
Ave
Children’s Clinic
Mining Tions
Dillmont
Elks Lodge
The
Future Farmers
Jesg
J.K. Heslet
Evelyn Tash
Reichle
Lee Schuler
Edith McClain
Lucille Pickolick
Dell
Jimmy Freeman
Armstead
Ruth Irion
Sylvia Swain
Lima
Louis Ford
Virgil Jensen
Viola Redfern
Dewey
Shun
Ay R
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