Volunteers To Fill Draft Quotas In Beaverhead
Beaverhead volunteers Thomas F. Savage and George F. Knaub have been accepted for Army induction. An additional 14 men appeared at the draft office in the past week, increasing readiness for upcoming quotas and ahead of June 1941 questionnaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Savage
George F. Knaub
Beaverhead
U. S. Army
Terry ‘P. Conklin
James 8. Taylor
Robert J. Mercer
Lawrence M. Taylor
Harry Erik Andersen
Herman T. Flaharty
Barta G. Barefield
Charles D. Holloway
Raymon L. Trolinger
Richard Lee Stone
Archie F. Skinner
John E. Shefflett
Verne R
Popular Dillon athlete Edward Exum dies at 25
Edward W. Exum, Lee beaverhead high school star and Rocky Mountain all conference basketball player, died in a Los Angeles hospital after a three week battle with spinal meningitis. Born May 25 1915 in Lava Hot Springs Idaho he lived with H L Tolley in Dillon since 1931 and was survived by sisters C E Bartlett T O Mears and Byron Done and brother Glen Exum. Burial is set in Los Angeles. Tolley travels for funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Exum
Los Angeles
H. L. Tolley
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Eddie
State College
Bozeman
Glee Club
Exum
Rocky Mountain
Denver University
Yellowstone National Park
Lava Hot Springs
Idaho
T. O. Mears
Pocatello
Byron Done
Glen Exum
Kellogg
Tolley
Beavershead Montana Association Repatriates 25000 to Production Credit
Beaverhead and southwestern Montana farmers and stockmen who belong to the Bozeman Production Credit Association announced this week that 25000 was repaid to the Production Credit Corporation of Spokane. The move reduces the federal stake to 125000 while members hold 58075 with total capitalization at 183075 plus 80197 in surplus and reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Montana Counties
Bozeman Production Credit Association
Production Credit Corporation
Spokane
Frank Husted
Wise River
Federal
Pacific Northwest States
Husted
the ‘Association
233 Pound Entry Wins Buck Contest at Winn's
Announcement Friday named Rudy Stefanitz of Dillon winner with a 233 pound buck. He received a gun cabinet. Second place went to Dan Carpita of Twin Bridges with a 214 pound entry and a hunting knife. Verne McMannis took third with a 203 pound entry and also earned a hunting knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Stefanitz
Dillon
Winn’s
Dan Carpita
Twin Bridges
Verne McMannis
Resuscitator Purchased for Dillon Fire Department
The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department authorized the purchase of a modern resuscitator costing 443 dollars, with delivery around December 3. A factory representative will demonstrate the device and conduct training for firefighters and Barrett hospital staff, making the resuscitator available in Dillon and nearby areas for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Department
Barrett Hospital
Dillon
O. T. Vandegrift
Bergeson Named to State Public Welfare Board
Dillon resident O A Bergeson has been appointed to the state board of public welfare Berkeley by Governor Roy to the post. The term expires in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Bergeson
Dillon
State Board ‘of ‘Public Welfare Betkeley
Royto the
Temperature Plunges as Winter Deepens in Week
Normal College weather bureau recorded a low of 11 degrees below zero last Friday night before rising near zero as a south wind shifted. A snowstorm early Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day brought 0.17 inches of new snow, making monthly total 0.40 inches. A five degree low Thursday night produced icy highways and several vehicle incidents, including Harry Parker’s near-embankment crash near Armstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College Weather Bureau
Highway 91
Harry Parker
Armstead
Parker
Clark’s Canyon
Two Lima Drivers Fined In Justice Court
Jim Hyndman 33 of Lima pled guilty to drunken driving on the main highway and was jailed for inability to pay the $100 fine. Robert Wright, highway patrolman, was the arresting officer. Edward Krause 36 of Dillon also pled guilty to reckless driving, paid the $100 fine, and had his driver’s permit suspended for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Jim Hyndman
Lima
Louis Stahl
Fiear’ Dell
Robert Wright
Edward Krause
Dillon
George Opp
Krause
Expenses of Candidates Are on File
Candidates for county offices in the general election spent less than usual, with none above 100 dollars. Expenditures include Thomas E. Gilbert 45.66, Norman Giles 23.80, Martin Jackson 98.25, Leonard Schulz 2.00, J Warren Shaw 92.10, George H Montgomery 73.59, J P Best 10.00, Don E H Anson 85.00, Raymond Schwartz 11.50, Robert Good 90.50, A J Fitzsimmons 8.00. Justices of the peace listed 1.00 for four candidates. L C Ford Jr. reported no expense. Constables John W Roberts L Peterson William C Griffith listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Gilbert
Norman Giles
Martin Jackson
Leonard Schulz
J. Warren Shaw
George H. Montgomery
J. P. Best
Don E H. Anson
Raymond Schwartz
Robert Good
A. J. Fitzsimmons
Justice of the Peace
Louis Stahl
George Opp
Fred Oliver
L. C. Ford, Jr
Constable
John W. Roberts
L. Peterson
William C. Griffith
Tax deadline nears as county funds rush payments
The county treasurer reports increasing activity at the treasurer's office for the first half 1940 tax installment with only two days left before the Saturday deadline. Payment pace for this year’s taxes remains normal, per Miss Bertie Mathews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Mathews
Selway Recovers After Ranch Hayrack Fall Near Dillon
R. J. Selway lies in Barrett hospital recovering from a fall from a hayrack at his ranch south of Dillon. He was unconscious when brought in Tuesday night and regained consciousness about 4 a.m. Wednesday, doctors report. No one witnessed the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Selway
Barrett Hospital
Dillon
Miss Sylvia Davison Leaves Dillon After Visit
Miss Sylvia Davison, who has been visiting relatives in Dillon for several days, departed Sunday for her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Davison
Dillon
Fey As
Elks Lodge Plans Memorial Service and Pershing Class
At a regular meeting the Elks lodge outlined the annual memorial service for departed brothers to be held Sunday December 1 at the Elks home. The memorial day committee includes Paul Bramsman chairman Emery K. Smith and Harry Tash. Preparations also discussed for a special meeting Tuesday December 3 to receive applications for the General John Pershing class with induction scheduled Saturday December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Lodge
Elks Home
Paul Bramsman
Emery K. Smith
Harry Tash
John Pershing
Hazelbaker Ranch Sold to Utah Men
The C-D ranch in the Big Hole basin, owned by the Hazelbaker estate, was sold to Bar B Cattle company of northern Utah. Matt Browning and Lloyd J. Thomas will oversee operations. 1,200 cattle moved to Armstead for spring feeding. The 8,000-acre ranch near Wisdom features historic auctions and wildlife, with equipment, buildings, and herd included. No price disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hole Basin
F. A. Hazelbaker
Bar B Cattle Company
Utah
West
Matt Browning
Ogden
Lloyd J. Thomas
Norville
Big Hole
Hazelbaker
Midwest
George Woodworth
C—D Ranch Company
Frank Hazelbaker
Mr. Hazelbaker
Former Dillon Resident Clara Holtz Dies in California
Mrs. Clara Holtz, longtime Dillon resident, died after a three day illness in a Long Beach California hospital. Burial was in Long Beach. She moved to Long Beach in 1930 after living in Dillon since 1905 and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are daughter Esta Gilhooly, Long Beach. son Marvin J Holtz, Long Beach. sister Adeline M Davis, Long Beach. niece Martha Davis. nephew Marvin Davis and granddaughter Mary Gilhooly, all of Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Holtz
Long Beach
Calif
Dillon
City Water Office
Holtz
California
Pine Island
Minn
Order of Eastern Star
Esta Gilhooly
Marvin J
Adeline M. Davis
Martha Davis
Marvin. Davis
Mary. Gilhooly
Relics for Museum Are Increasing in Dillon Montana
A growing display of early Montana livestock industry artifacts fills a Dillon Chamber of Commerce window as the Beaverhead D A R presents a third historical exhibit. Items include hand forged branding irons from Poindexter and Orr ranches, a Grandfather Nay chest, Shoshone trade jarat, saddles, powder horns, rodeo gear, a sawed off shotgun used at Bannack, and Bill Fairweather regalia. Donations pour in for a Beaverhead historical room at Normal College with custodian Prof Rush Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Dillon Chamber of Commerce
Beaverhead
Daughters of the American Revolution
W. B. Willey
W. G. Ramsey
Poindexter
Orr Livestock Ranch
Grandfather Nay
Gus Graeter
Bill Fairweather
Normal College
Rush Jordan
Rotarians Hear Two Speakers On Monday Night
Rotarians heard Frank Tyro recount funny stories from 1940 and Fred Chapman discuss football and its origins. The program was chaired by T. E. Luebben with Dr. W. E. Stephan leading singing and Ralph McFadden at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotarians
Frank Tyro
Fred Chapman
America
Princeton
Rutgers
T. E. Luebben
W. E. Stephan
Ralph McFadden
Misoula Family Spends Thanksgiving With Matriarch
Mr and Mrs Russell Underwood and Lilah Underwood of Mis soula visited their mother Mrs Sarah Underwood for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Underwood
Lilah Underwood
Missoula
Sarah
Underwood
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Office
George B. Shaffner
Herbert van Salois
Jackson
Roy B. Sandy
Wisdom
Claude G. Freeman
Guy G. Jones
Monida
Sherman
I. Koontz
Dean W. Shepard
Joseph Spehar
Aksel R. Madsen
Soren H. Pedersen
Roy Pope
Charles B Marsh, Jr
Tony F. Stefantz
Gaylord C. Thompson
Francis
National Draft Headquarters
Washington
Eddie Exum
Los Angeles Hospital
Resuscitator
Albert Baker
Hazelbaker Ranch
Chamber of Commerce
T. C. Fairbanks
Ring
Byron Orr
Arthur Contway
Beata Hall
Fred Woodside
Bannack
Hecla
Glendale
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