George Stewart Awarded 1940 American Farmer FFA Degree
George Stewart, Beaverhead county high school graduate and Montana State College freshman, received the 1940 American Farmer FFA Degree at the national convention in Kansas City. He rose from FFA chapter president to state president, excelled in beef cattle projects from eleven head to forty, and earned state public speaking third place while active in student groups.
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Farmers of ‘America
George Stewart
Walter Stewart
Wisdom
Beaverhead County
D. L. Johnson
A. W. Johnson
FFA
Kansas City
Stewart
Montana
George
Pacific
Montana State College
Bozeman
Beaverhead
Associated Students
National Honor Society
American Farmer
National Advisory Council
J. A. Linke
Office of Vocational Education
Washington, D. C
Chaiman
Wikidals Head South for Winter Visit
Mr and Mrs J F Wikidal depart for their annual winter trip to the south visiting relatives at Cedar City Colorado along the way.
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J.F. Wikidal
Cedar City
Colo
Bulldogs Win Over Bobkittens on Snow Covered Gridiron
The Montana Normal Bulldogs defeated the Bobkittens of State College at Bozeman 6 to 0 in the season finale played on a snowbound field. In freezing weather the game featured three scoreless quarters before a late scoring drive, as a Wheat reception set up the decisive touchdown after a 23 yard lateral from LaBuff to Wheat.
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Montana Normal
Bobkittens
State College
Bozeman
Bulldogs
LaBuff
P T A Hosts Successful Card Party at High School
The Dillon Parent-Teacher Association hosted a Friday card party at the high school with bridge and pinochle. Prizes went to Ethel Anderson and Conrad Orr at bridge, with low scores to Mrs Dick Anderson and Paul Anderson. pinochle winners were Mrs Clarence Crane and Louis Stahl, with lows to Frances Huffman and Pete Peterson. A charity ball is planned for December 7 announced by president Mrs O T Vandegrift.
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Dillon Parent- Teacher Association
Bridge
Ethel. Anderson
Conrad Orr
Dick Anderson
Paul Anderson
Clarence, Crane
Louis Stahl
Frances Huffman
Pete Peterson
O. T. Vandegrift
Dillon Library Reports Rise in Book Loans for Year
The Dillon public library issued its annual report showing 12 934 total loans, up about 900 from the prior year, with 172 50 dollars in gifts rentals and fines spent on books and supplies. The report credits A A W and B P W clubs for support and notes Girl Scouts cleaned library furniture.
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Dillon Public Library
B. P. W. Club
Beaverhead draft volunteers named for first 4 positions
Beaverhead county selects four volunteers for early draft among 100 order numbers. Savage holds order No 1 and Knaub No 2, Conklin No 3, Taylor No 4. all must pass physical exams before Nov. 18 induction at Fort Missoula.
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Draft Board
Federal
Savage
Beaverhead County
George F. Knaub
Dillon
Terry P. Conklin
James Sidney Taylor
Lima
Camp Lewis
Washington
George M. Gosman
McFadden
New Books at Public Library Additions
Dillon Public Library adds two new works from the International Mind Alcove expanding world affairs coverage. Why Europe Fights by Walter Millis offers a non technical, readable review of forces behind the conflict and stakes. Refugee by Prentice Hall presents Nazi Germany conditions with translator Clara Leiser endorsing its accuracy.
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Dillon Public Library
International Mind
Europe
Walter Millis
Prentice Hall
Nazi Germany
Clara Leiser
Mary Innis
Armistice Program Reports Scheduled by Beaverhead Legion Post
Armistice day celebration reports sponsored by the Beaverhead post of the American Legion will be delivered at a special post meeting called by Commander Dr. F Y M Poindexter for Thursday night.
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Beaverhead
FY. M. Poindexter
Cisirnen
College Inter Class Cage Tourney Set at Normal College
Practice for the inter class basketball tournament begins this week under Coach William Straugh. Class competition runs Monday to three afternoons 4 to 6 in the college gym. After the tournament, drill starts for the regular season with Bulldogs returning veterans and promising freshmen.
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Wiliam Straugh
Drill
Bulldogs
Armistice Day Observed With Large Community turnout
About 500 residents gathered at the high school auditorium for Armistice Day exercises where George M. Gosman urged Americanism and unity amid national stress. A Legionnaire statue by Raymond P. Jones was unveiled at Mountain View Cemetery, presented by sculptor and post commander J. C. Wedum, with dedication by Dr. M. Poin Dexter.
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America
George M. Gosman
American Legion
High School
Legion
Natonal
Gosman
Raymond P. Jones
Mountain View Cemetery
J. C. Wedum
M. Poindexter
T. E. Gilbert
Legion Auxiliary
Red Cross drive yields first 100 percent membership in district
Miss Margaret Sweeney in charge of the Red Cross drive reports a 100 percent district membership of $66 turned in Tuesday. This is the first completed year for Miss Sweeney and Ermont marks its second time leading in memberships.
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Margaret Sweeney
Red Cross
Miss Sweeney
Ermont
Commandery Dignitary Pays Official Visit
Herbert W. Burton of Bute right eminent commander of the Grand Commandery of Montana Knights of Templar paid an official visit to St. Elmo Commandery No. 7 Knights of Templar Thursday night. Work in the Templar degrees was exemplified for inspection by the commander. Light refreshments followed the lodge room session.
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Herbert W. Burton
Bute
Montana
Knights of Templar
St. Elmo
Extreme Cold Grips Town As Temperatures Plunge
Bitter cold swept in Sunday with icy northern winds driving temperatures to 10 degrees below zero early Monday, records from the Normal college weather bureau show.
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Normal College Weather Bureau
Mallon Wins Junior Rifle Practice with 92 of 100
L Mallon topped Tuesday's junior rifle club practice with a 92x100 sitting score. Prone results list J Nelson 83, W Curry 81, C Olson 62, A Hansen 71, N Dionne 60, R McGinnis 66, F Long 86, F Ashworth 32, RP Lacry 59, P Sampson 68.
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L. Mallon
J. Nelson
W. Curry
C. Olson
A. Hansen
N. Dionne
R. McGinnis
F. Long
F. Ashworth
RP. Lacry
P. Sampson
Kalispell Beats Glendive In Championship Game
Mr and Mrs Dan Little returned from Glendive where they witnessed the championship football game between Kalispell and Glendive.
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Dan
Little
Glendive
Kalispell
Week Long American Education Week Observed
City and county schools highlight American Education week with events guided by the American Legion National PTA and educators. Activities include Armistice day talks for Grades 4–6, PTA discussions on conserving human resources, classroom visits, student performances, and a Friday assembly featuring Dr Sheldon Davis and a play on Education and Democracy.
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American
Education
American Legion
The
Legion
National Education Association
United States Office of Education
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Charles Henry
Normal College
Bagley
Brauer
Minger
Vernon Taylor
Ruth Deputy
Sheldon Davis
Paul Anderson
Dillon Kiwanis Name Officers At Regular Meeting
Dave Williams elected president succeeding Jack Barrett at the Dillon Kiwanis Club. He had served as vice president since inception. Roscoe Cornell chosen vice president. R M Stone and W D Tovey reelected treasurer and secretary. Two year term directors named Carl Olson Leonard Schulz Lester Kurtz and Erwin Christensen. Hold over director F McFad.
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Dillon Kiwanis Club
Dave Williams
Jack Barrett
Dillon Club
Roscoe Cornell
R. M. Stone
W. D. Tovey
Carl. Olson
Leonard
Schulz
Lester Kurtz
Erwin Christensen
Inj
McFad
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Arvil
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Howard H. Hess
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Walter H. Leach
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Reichle
Roman E. Chamiel
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Charles A. Worth
Arthur K. Childs
Armateid
William J. Hartwig
Wilbur M. Hale
Grant
Albert Cobb
Fred I. Schonenberger
Walter E. Renfro
Armstead
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Ernest W. Putman
Francis M. Oolman
Henry Odell Jensen
Harry Nielsen
Lawrence M. Taylor
Floyd L. Phillips
Herbert A. Berry
Garth
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Frank J. Spehar
Albert
J. Karen
Stephen Logan
Lewis van A.ppsborn
William E. Rebich
Melvin J. ‘Peterson
John E. Huber
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Joseph H. Phillips
Milton F. Bourassa
Gunnard
Johnson
Bannack
George _T. Duck
Paul J. Schwab
Conley C. Sullivan
William Swetich
Delbert R. Childs
Norman M. Giles
Doris F. Taylor
Bernard Roland
Peter A. Michelish
Joseph Mautz
William N. Harris
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