Beaverhead Delegates at Conventions
Delegates elected at Beaverhead County Republican and Democratic gatherings in Dillon attend state conventions in Helena. Eight delegates named to national conventions. Republican George Gosman and Don Anson. Democratic Dr. F. M. Poindexter and J. E B. Kelly. Wheeler endorsed by Democrats if Roosevelt seeks third term. Boy Scout honor court awards merit badges to listed scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
QO. S. Warden
W. W. Hamilton
Beaverhead County
George Gosman
Dillon
Don Anson
Wisdom
F. M. Poindexter
J. E B. Kelly
Burton K. Wheeler
Beaverhead
Roosevelt
Boy Scouts
Scout
Andrus Hotel
R. D. Curry
Scout Court of Honor Committee
John Bowring
Dan Boka
Dale Dart
Jack Davis
Robert McGinnis
Bob Stanchfield
Billie Curry
Dee Smith
Harl Smith
McClaren
Craig Olson
Beaverhead High School elects new Student Association officers
Dale Stinson won the presidency at Beaverhead County High School’s annual election on Monday. George Stewart steps down as president. Other officers include Stanley Bradley vice president Ethel Mary Forrester secretary Frank Kurtz treasurer Harold Cantrell business manager Clyde Easterline yell leader Betty Blythe Stephan assistant leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Stinson
Students Association of the
Beaverhead County
George Stewart
Stanley Bradley
Ethel Mary Forrester
Frank Kurtz
Harold Cantrell
Clyde Casterline
Yell
Betty Blythe Stephan
Principal Hugh W. Clarke Named at Alder Normal College
The document notes Hugh W. Clarké as school principal at Alder, with association to the Normal College here, indicating a leadership appointment at the local educational institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh W. Clarké
Alder
Sion
College
Beaverhead Stockmen to Meet in Dillon with 4-H Beef Show
Beaverhead County stockmen gather in Dillon on June 5 for the annual meeting led by county extension agent Bernard Williams. A 4 H baby beef show precedes an auction of champions at 11 and 2 PM with Luther Smith as auctioneer. Attendees include Dr R Etchepare Paul Etchepare and Paul Orcutt. W G Gilbert chairs the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Dillon
Bernard Williams
County Fairs
Luther Smith
R. Etchepare
Montana Stockgrowers Association
Paul Etchepare
Montana Wollgrowers
Paul Orcutt
Orcutt
W. G. Gilbert
Montana Woolgrowers
Kiwanis Sponsor Lighted Field For Dillon Summer Sports
Dillon Kiwanis club funds a lighted field at county fairgrounds to host soft ball baseball and night football. Lights salvaged from Fort Peck dam work will be reconditioned in Council Bluffs and installed by July 1 with 24 to 26 lamps on 45 foot poles. Volunteers from softball baseball CCC Birch Creek camp Montana Power electricians and Kiwanis members will oversee erection and operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Kiwanis Club
Baby Kiwanis
Dillon
Jack Barrett
Fort Peck Dam
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Montana
CCC
Birch Creek
Kiwanis Club
Montana Power Company
Kiwanis Committee
Carl Olson
Dave Williams
T. F.mcfadden
Jack Gavan
Leonard Schulz
District Extension Conference Attendance Noted
Bernard Williams will attend the western Montana district extension conference in Missoula on May 27. Altes Gibys Tate, home administration agent, will attend the meeting on May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard ‘Williams
Montana
Missoula
Altes Gibiys Tate
Leo
Memorial Day programs announced by Vets and Legion
Memorial rites at Mountain View cemetery plan to honor veterans with Department Commander George M. Gosman as speaker and the Beaverhead County High School band. Softball and baseball open Memorial Day with a four game bill at the fairgrounds, led by Dillon Softball Association and American Legion committees. Opening ceremonies at 1:30 include parade, flag-raising, and several afternoon games featuring Legion and local teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay V. McCarthy
Beaverhead
American Legion
Mountain View Cemetery
Legion
City Hall
George M. Gosman
Beaverhead County
L. A. Gregory
Dillon
Memorial Day
Fairgrounds
Dillon Softball Association
American Legion ‘Baseball Committee
Barrett Hospital
Dutch Flat
Babe Ruths
Ty Cobbs
Dillon Elks
Kenneth Wheat
Eliel
Gleed
Dillon Legion
Butte Legion
Dillon fire _Department
Safeway
Public Park Fund Drive to Continue Campaign
A board meeting authorized continuing the drive to raise 2000 dollars for a 20 acre park and playground site. One thousand dollars has been raised with prospects for the second thousand and equipment funding. Bechler will chair, replacing Jones, as the drive extends to May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Bechler
Alvin M. Jones
Bechler
Dillon Gun Club Finishes Fourth in State Shoot
The Dillon Gun Club placed fourth in the Montana Standard telegraphic shoot, dropping from prior runners up after 74 points to the lowest finish in nine years. Butte Trap and Havre tied for first while Lima and Helena shooters also posted notable scores, with Justin Brundage the lone Dillon shooter to go straight at Sheridan and Idaho Falls events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Gun Club
Butte
Havre
Lima
Sheridan
Dillon
Idaho
Falls
Lima Club
Justin Brundage
Boss Emerick
Dr. E. G. Free
Jack Barrett
Russell Smith
C. L. Boyer
Pete Westergard
Idaho Falls
W. Steele
Beaverhead High Names 1940 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Joe Taylor earns valedictorian honors with a four year average of 2.360 and Doris McAdam is salutatorian with 2.310 as Beaverhead County High School prepares to graduate this week. Taylor served as class president for three years and led clubs including Quill and Scroll Honor Society and debate while active in band orchestra and glee club. McAdam participated in band orchestra Honor Society Math club Epworth League and Girls' club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Taylor
Doris McAdam
Beaverhead County
Joe
Quill and Scroll
Miss McAdam
WPA Open House Dinner Highlights Montana Produce
A national WPA open house week began with a Monday dinner at the Baptist cottage attended by 65 workers, friends and guests. Montana products were showcased with Big Hole beef, certified potatoes, jello vegetable salad, Emma’s peas, dill pickles, Busy Bee butter, Safeway coffee, and Dillon Creamery ice cream. Speakers included Dick Thomas and Tru Crossley among others, with Ida Olsen leading the dinner arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Baptist Cottage
Montana
Martin Jackson
Crvme
Warner's
Food Store
Emson's
Norman Giles
The
City Baking Company
Busy Bee Store
Safeway Store
Dillon Creamery
Conger Sisters
Dick Thomas
Montana Gilbert
Helen Doyle
Tru Crossley
Martin Tackthe
Archie Henneberry
Emil Conger
Katherine MacGregor
Florence Hellman
H. G. Rodgers
L. Walker
Elwood Boucher
Luella Kellett
William McGinnis
Ida Olsen
Lillian Campbell
Rose Keenan
Blanche Haynes
Changes in Beaverhead forestry staff announced
Beaverhead National Forestry announces staff changes under supervisor W B Willey. W W Wetzel transfers to Nez Perce forest in Idaho to become assistant supervisor. William G Guernsey of Nez Perce will replace him. Change effective June 1 with training intent. Wetzel delays duties due to a leg injury from skating. James Bosworth moves to St Joe forest as assistant supervisor, May 15. Summer fire crew to depart June 1 to June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead National Forestry
W .B. Willey
W. W. Wetzel
Beaverhead Forest
Nez Perce Forest
Idaho
Grangeville
William G. Guernsey
Nez Perce National Forest
Forest Service
Wetzel
Dillon
Missoula
James Bosworth
St. Joe Forest
St. Marys
Willey
Polson Woman Emma Bolden Dies in Lima Visit
Emma Alice Bolden Fidler, 68, of Polson, died Tuesday afternoon at her daughter’s home in Lima while on a visit. Born February 7, 1872 in Tin Hois, her body will be transported to Polson Thursday morning for funeral rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Alice‘ Bolden
Fidler
Polson
Lima
Beaverhead High School Class of 1940 Graduation Tonight
Beaverhead county high school will hold commencement exercises at 8 p m in the new auditorium. Dr S E Davis president of the Normal college will deliver the address. Graduation week featured class day baccalaureate and a music program led by Ralph McFadden with L A Gregory away for hospital treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
S. E. Davis
Normal College
Paris E. Wells
Presbyterian Church
Beaverhead High School
Ralph McFadden
L. A. Gregory
Barrett Hospital
Roberts
Drolla
Giovannina Cardinale
F. Thome
Louise Bonnefield
Strauss
Gounod
Washington Post
Sousa
Batiste
V. G. Lewis
St. James Episcopal Church
Doris McAdam
Salmon- Riego
Mary Castles
William Tower
J. Davis
Bach
C. O. Orr
R M. Barrett
van Alstyne
Irma Jackson
Elinor Johnson
Alice Davis
Jeanette Spaberg
Grace Knox
Dillon Fourth In Baby Bonds Sale
Dillon post office ranked fourth among state second class offices for per capita savings bond sales in 1939. Total baby bond sales were $65,156.25 with most from the post office and a small mail order amount. Treasury data through March 31, 1940 shows savings bonds total over $3.86 billion with about 1,987,374 investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
United States
Harry Andrus
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Beaverhead’s Edith Noble Rejoins Federal Grand Jury Duty
Mrs Edith L Noble returns to Butte to resume duties as juror on the federal grand jury marking Beaverhead County’s first woman chosen to serve on the federal jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith L. Noble
Butte
Noble
Beaverhead
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National
Democratic Party
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress
Student Association
Courthouse
Williams
Kiwanis
Heth
Co. M. Casterline
Edwin R. Buck
Nick. DeLeon
Reichles
Gunners
County High School
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