Park Area Accepted by City Council
The city council unanimously accepted a 13 acre park and playground plot from a citizen's committee. The group will direct development and underwrite the project, with the city to tax for maintenance after completion. The park will sit east of town between Thomson and Glendale and include a six acre children's area and a seven acre athletic zone with football and track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City ‘Council
C. A. Bechler
Thomson and
Glendale Avenues
R. D. Curry
Fred Kerr
Conrad Orr
D. A. Galt
A. F. Waldorf
Elmo Winn
A. I. Cashmore
H. M. Brundage
John Orr
Frank Tyro
Wisdom Men Fined for Game Violations in Montana
Pete Givogre and Glenn Childers arraigned in Philipsburg on four days of pursuit through Anaconda Pindar. Givogre pleads guilty to killing two mountain goats, gets 500 dollar fine and 90 days in Granite county jail. Childers pleads guilty to hunting deer out of season, gets 300 dollar fine and 60 days in Deer Lodge county jail. Licenses revoked and Girogre rifle confiscated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Givogre
Glenn Childers
Philipsburg
Anaconda- Pindar
Girogre
Granite County
Childers
Deer Lodge
Bulldogs Begin Fall Training Under New Coach Straugh
The 1940 Bulldog eleven report for practice at Normal College with 25 players, led by first year director William Straugh. Core veterans W DuPuis Joe Rife Jess LaBuff Newton Jim Womack and Charles Sckulich anchor the squad alongside former Beaver stars Carl Davis and Ernie Good. Newcomers Frank Simmons and James Kipp join the drills joining a nucleus from last season as the team builds toward the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
William Straugh
Bulldog
Straugh
W. Dupuis
Joe Rife
Jess LaBuff
Newton
Jim Womack
Charles Sckulich
Beaver
Bulldogs
Carl Davis
Ernie Good
Frank, Simmons
Ennis
James Kipp
Browning
University of Montana
Gonzaga
Leonard Shoun Found Dead in Hogan's Alley Cabin
Leonard J. Shoun, 79, was found dead in his cabin in Hogan's Alley Sunday by cafe proprietor Bert Wilbur after failing to appear for meals. Coroner Raymond Schwartz said no inquest is necessary. He was likely born in Texas in 1861 and came to the country about 40 years ago, working on Beaverhead county ranches. Funeral services are set for Thursday at Brundage chapel with Rev. J A Meeke officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard J.shoun
Hogan's Alley
Bert Wilbur
Raymond Schwartz
Texas
Beaverhead
Brundage Chapel
J. A. Meeke
Election of AAA Leaders in Beaverhead County
Farmers in Beaverhead county will elect community committeemen on October 16 to aid the farm program for 1941. Four communities select three committeemen each and send a delegate to the county convention. Readers list include Big Hole Grasshopper Emil Schindler Jackson William P Carroll Armstead B J McMenamay Lima J W Roe Dillon Luther Smith Martin Thompson John H Rebich Reichle J G Bayan Melrose Carl J Kambich Reichle Christ Rieber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
J. C. Ferguson
County Agricultural Conservation Association
Dillon
United States
Ferguson
Big Hole and
Grasshopper
Emil Schindler
Jackson
William P. Carroll
H. S. Armitage
Wisdom
Dell—B. J. McMenamey
Armstead
C. E. Reeder
Lima
J. W. Roe
Luther Smith
Martin Thompson
John H. Rebich
Reichle
J. G. Bayan
Melrose
Carl J. Kambich
Christ Rieber
Neighbors of Woodcraft Hold Evening Meeting
Past heads of Hollywood Circle 565 were honored guests at a Neighbors of Woodcraft gathering. Each past guardian received a rose from Kay Wheat, with Ruth Deputy and Dorothy Schwartz providing readings and accordion numbers. Mrs. Georgia Deputy and Mrs. Mabel Crichton oversaw refreshments and arrangements. Florence Hughes, inspector for nearby circles, visited Lima circle with Mayme Hoffman, Mabel Crichton, Helen Talent and Gertrude Lyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood Circle
Woodcraft
Little Kay Wheat
Ruth Deputy
Dorothy Schwartz
Georgia Deputy
Mabel Crichton
Mesdames Dora -Smith
Janie Haynes
Florence Hughes
Dillon
Lima
Waterloo
Lima Circle
Mayme Hoffman
Helen Talent
Gertrude Lyon
Elks Honor District Officers Visit Dillon Lodge
Joseph Sullivan of Anaconda district deputy for Montana Elks Lodge paid an official visit to the Dillon lodge Tuesday night opening the fall season. He was honored at a banquet with lodge officers and former exalted rulers. A business meeting followed with four candidates initiated and refreshments to close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
Joseph Sullivan
Anaconda
Elks Lodge
Montana
Dillon Lodge
Grand Lodge
Draft Registration Set for October 16
Beaverhead county male citizens aged 21 to 36 must register on Oct 16 under the 1940 act. County clerk Albert S. Baker announced that Dillon registration will be at the courthouse clerk and recorder’s office with volunteers manning sites and no expenses provided. The notice warns penalties for failing to register and stresses no personal notification will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Albert S. Baker
United States
Baker
Dillon
Christina Forsyth
Lakeview
Tila Miller
Monida
E. C. Franks
Lima
Joseph M. Dowling
Dell
Parke T. Scott
Armstead
Mae
Montana
Selective Service Committee
Pilot Course Approved and Open to Eligible Students
Montana State Normal College has officially approved a Civilian Pilot Training course for the fall session, joining other colleges in pilot training for peacetime study. A contract is signed and final signatures depend on enough applicants. Eligible students must be 19 to 25, meet college status rules, pass fitness tests, and sign a personal pledge to enter military flight if qualified. Direct cost is 25 000 dollars for medical, insurance, and course fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
United States
Helena Man Dies On Train En Route To Los Angeles
Michael Driscoll 54 of Helena died Wednesday night on a southbound train between Dillon and Lima while traveling from Helena to Los Angeles. The ex serviceman, member of Helena post Veterans of Foreign Wars, had been in failing health. Survived by a brother in San Francisco and a sister in Casper, Wyo. Body taken to Casper for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Michael Driscoll
Dillon
Lima
Los Angeles
Driscoll
Helena Post of
Veterans of Foreign Wars
San Francisco
Casper
Wyo
Mary Molleur Recalled by Brother-in-Law Michael J Keogh
Mrs. Mary Molleur was summoned or called to see her brother-in-law Michael J Keogh, indicating a family or legal matter involving the Keogh household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Molleur
Brother-inlaw
Michael J. Keogh
Federation Meeting Saturday in Beaverhead County
The Beaverhead County Federation of Women's Clubs holds its fall semi annual gathering at the Dillon Shakespeare club on Saturday Oct 12 starting at 10 a.m. in Dillon with lunch served by the Methodist Aid. Mrs A F Waldorf Miss Mary Innes and Mrs C B Marsh coordinate arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Methodist Aid
Mary Innes
C. B.marsh
W. B. Willey
Koslow
The
Baptist Church
Anaconda
Russia
Wisdom
Wise River
Dillon
S. E. Davis
Melissa Minger
Shakespeare Club
Twin Bridges Man Speaks at Rotary Meeting
George Davey of Twin Bridges spoke to the Dillon Rotary Club on Monday about Rotary’s aims and history. He noted Rotary is 35 years old, founded by Paul Harris in 1905, with core values of fellowship, fair dealing, service, and friendship. Guests included Ethel Mary Forrester, D. J. Stevens, and W. M. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Ralph McFadden
Ethel Mary Forrester
D. J. Stevens
Wisdom
W. M. Davis
Bozeman
Angeroth Family Travel After Idaho Death
Mr and Mrs C P Angeroth and daughter Mrs Glen Ross left Tuesday for Nampa Idaho after being summoned by the death of Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Angeroth
Glen Ross
Nampa
Idaho
Girl Scout Leaders Elect New Officers at Friday Meeting
Mrs. Carl Guidici was named president of the Girl Scout Leaders Association with Mrs. Wayne Myers as vice president and Mrs. Harry Bay as secretary and treasurer. Rally day is planned for October 19 with a parade through the city in uniform, a lunch at Dillmont park, a program and awards. Tenderfoot pins and attendance awards will be given to new scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Guidici
Girl Scout Leaders Association
Wayne Myers
Harry Bay
Dillmont Park
Frank Knotts Victim of Long Illness
Frank D. Knotts 81 died at Barrett hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at Brundage with Rev. W G Lewis officiating. Interment followed in Mountain View cemetery. A painter by trade and renowned angler, he lived in this region since 1895 after being born in Burlington Iowa on January 23 1859. He is survived by a daughter Ruth Gray and four grandchildren, plus brothers L M Knotts and Will Knotts and sister Luella Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Dorothy Gray
Santa Barbara
Calif
Russel Gray
Dillon
Placement of Normal Graduates High at College
The appointment committee reports strong placement of graduates in teaching. In the year ending Oct 1, 81 percent of diploma grads secured positions. 10 percent did not wish to teach, often pursuing further study. Eighty seven percent of degree grads teach, with one in graduate work and three not yet placed. Supterintendent Paul Anderson chairs the eight-member committee. Edith D. Herndon is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
Paul Anderson
Edith D. Herndon
Rancher’s Son Enlists in Air Corps From Centennial Valley
James Blake Bean of Monida son of Mr and Mrs Sunny Bean well known Centennial Valley ranchers has enlisted in the United States Air Corps He enrolled in Missoula Oct 4 Mr Bean is a Beaverhead County High School graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blake Bean
Monida
Sunny Bean
Centennial Valley
United States Air Corps
Missoula
Mr. Bean
Beaverhead County
Hartwig 4-H plans calf purchases from local ranches
James Hartwig buys three Hereford calves from Jumping Horse ranch Ennis for the 4H club feeding project. James Kathryn and Dave Hartwig members of Beaver head 4-H Livestock club intend to buy more calves from Beaverhead livestock raisers later in fall for baby beef projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hartwig
Jumping Horse Ranch
Ennis
James
Kathryn
Dave Hartwig
Beaverhead
4-H Livestock Club
Successful Meeting of P T A Held
The Dillon Parent-Teacher Association hosted a one day district two P T A conclave drawing over 160 visitors from Anaconda Butte Bozeman Gardiner Helena Three Forks and Dillon. Banquet at the high school followed with toastmaster Dr S E Davis and speakers Mrs R H Jesse and Professor Rush Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Butte
Bozeman
Gardiner
Helena
Three Forks
Dillon Parent-Teacher Association
Montana
Ethel Anderson
S. E. Davis
R. H. Jesse
Missoula
Rush Jordan
the Normal College
Dillon Choral Club
W. G. Gilbert
Howard Lyon
M. E. Richard
Colorado P. T. A
Charles Bell
University Agricultural and Experiment Stations and Extension Service
State Insane Hospital
Montana State College
NYA
O. T. Vandegrift
Octavia Graves
Bernice Papworth
Audrey Hignight
Dick Evans
M. C. Donaldson
Lucy
Dell
Death Claims Dillon Woman Last Friday
Mrs. Luella Thompson aged 71 died at her West Bannack home after several months illness. Born January 9 1869 in Taylor Wisconsin she moved to Dillon in 1914 and lived in Beaverhead valley. Survived by daughter Minnie Dingley son Gaylord Thompson four brothers and three grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Brundage chapel 2 pm with six pallbearers. burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Thompson
West Bannack Street
Taylor
Wis
Dillon
Beaverhead Valley
Dillon Royal Neighbors Lodge
Minnie Dingley
Gaylord Thompson
This City
Fred and
Lee Woodhull
Taylor, Wis
Archie Woodhull
Bunumclaw, Wash
Will Woodhull
Beach, N. Dak
Marie Thompson
Dickinson, N. Dak
Shirley and
Phyllis Hubbard
Elaine Thompson
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Mea
Leonard Shoun
AAA
Neighbors OF
Woodcraft Meeting
County
Courthouse
Federation
Paverhead County
Twin Bridges
Rotary
Frank Knotts
Frank D
AIR Force
P.T.A
Chauncy Murphy
C. Howell
Theo. Williams
Jack Profit
George. Larson
Emanuel ‘Webster
Mountains ‘View ‘Cemetery
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