Wisdom area notes and weather relief amid Big Hole storm
Local column reports onWisdom and Big Hole area happenings including mining claims on the Morgan Jones site near the Idaho Montana line, a Wisdom Women’s Club event backing Miss Lilian Stone, a costume dance planned for Oct 22, and storm disruptions. It notes hunters missing, rescues, road closures, and residents returning from Washington and Chicago while several local residents travel or visit family in Dillon, Missoula, and Butte.
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Jods
Jones
Morgan Jones
Montana“Idaho
Gibbonsville
Seattle
Los Angeles
Fresno
Calif
Ed Miller
Wisdom Women's Club
Lilian Stone
Ted Woodward
Warren Hughes
Wise River
Fred Hirschy
Jackson
Wisdom
Golden Wedding Celebration for Fred and Dora Francis
Beaverhead county marks the golden wedding of Fred Francis and Dora Wraton on October 19 at their Darby home. The event featured a cafeteria dinner, family-centered entertainment, music from Helen Jardine and Harve Paddock, readings, songs, and a pantomime recalling 1888.
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Beaverhead County
Fred Francis
Darby
Dora Wraton
Wisdom
Amos Ferris
Big Hole
Jackson
Wise River
Francis
C. W. Francis
Helen Jardine
Harve Paddock
Wendell Jardine
Jo Anne Francis
Jack Paddock
H. 8S
Armitage
Ray Willey
Jim Paddock
Willie Rasmussen
Fred’ Francis
Don. Francis
Reese
H.S. Armitage
State University bid for science building delayed
The natural science building contract at the State University in the south was delayed after the low bidder failed to meet union rules. The bid was sent to the Public Works Administration in Omaha for approval, but the state board postponed awarding the contract. Mr and Mrs Earl Cantrell of Dell visited Dillon Saturday.
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Natural Science
State Univery
South
Public Works Administration
Omaha
Federal
Fithe
Misgoula Union
Unine
Mrs. Earl Cantrell of
Dell
Dillon
Golden wedding anniversary noted in local gathering
Music teacher and relatives recall the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Francis with a program including Della and Melba Francis in Their First Duet. The event featured singing, piano, a cake by Miss Bessie Paddock, and gifts of a rocking chair from relatives. Several guests traveled from distant cities to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della
Melba Francis
Wallace Francis
Ray Willey
Fred Francis
Individuaas
Bessie Paddock
H. S. Armitage
Reese Armitage
Francis
Harry Noyes
Bremerton
Wash
Florence Woodworth
Long Beach
Calif
Frank Pendleton
Logan
Utah
George Francis
George Armitage
Paul Rosenbarger
Washington
October Blue Weather and Local Cattle Trades
Cold weather predicted as October’s bright blue skies persist. Guy Gray bought 100 head of fat steers and cows Friday from Norman Nelson Marchesseau Bros and George Pyle. Cattle weighed Sunday at the DL ranch and moved toward Armstead Monday under Dewey Marchesseau and Frank Judges. No hunters reported big game yet.
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Guy Gray
Norman ‘Nelson
Marchesseau ‘Bros
Frank Marchesseau
George Pyle
West Side
J. D. Harrison
Bob
Baldy Mountain
United States Mail
E. A. Marchesseau
O. W. Field
E. P. Marchesseau
Mary E. Sheppard
Norman Nelson
Earl Tash
Helen Judge
Clare Judge
Dillon
Walter McAndres
Bob Hoag
Ray Megquier
Harrison Ranch
Mary Ruth Kelly
Betty Harrison
George Harrison
Rife Bros
Medicine Lodge
Beaverhead M E A Local Meets Here
Members of the Beaverhead county local of the Montana Education Association held their first meeting of the school year at the Totem cafe Friday evening. Miss Gladys Forester, president, presided over the dinner meeting. The program featured two musical numbers by Arnold Clair and Ralph McFadden, instructors at the Normal College, and addresses by Dr. Sheldon E. Davis, president of the Normal, and Conrad Orr, county high school principal.
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Beaverhead County
Montana Education Association
Totem Cafe
Gladys Forester
Arnold Clair
Ralph McFadden
The
Normal College
Sheldon E. Davis
Normal
Conrad Orr
County
Hawaii Governor Poindexter Visits Dillon Brothers
Governor Joseph B. Poindexter of Hawaii arrives in Dillon for a family visit with his brothers Dr. F. M. and E. L. Poindexter. He travels from Washington and New York City after talks on territorial matters and plans several days in Montana before trips to Butte Helena and San Francisco.
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Joseph B. Poindexter
Hawaii
Dillon
F. M
E. L. Poindexter
Washington, D. C
New York City
Washington
New York
Everton Poindexter
Butte
Helena
San Francisco
Long Growing Season Boosts Montana Crops This Fall
Federal agricultural bureau report says extended Indian summer weather in Montana has favored crop development. Sugar beets lead the benefit with corn and vegetables also thriving this fall.
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Montana
Federal Agricultural Bureau
Hunters face snow as ducks and deer activity noted
Under cover and made hunting con aiognacratnae difficult in many areas. Most hunters reported an abundance of ducks. Several shotgun artists returned home with a nice bag of teal and mallards. Deer hunting was hampered by snow starting Friday. Only Harvey Sorensen had a deer in hand by Sunday.
Republicans Hold Committee Meetings in Dillon
Republican candidates precinct committeemen and committeewomen met at party headquarters in Dillon. Sam Ditty announced the slate of precinct committees for Nos. 1 through 24 with names and locations. Other officers listed include Bert Megquier vice chairman and T. L. McCracken treasurer along with state committee members.
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Dillon
Sam Ditty
Republican _ central committee
Morse
Mary W. Schulz
Lakeview
John ‘Bray
Monida
William Miller
J. M. Nye
Lima
Lawrence Peterson
Agnes Lackey
Dell
Alva Garr
Edna Bimat
Waldron W. Boger
Clara Opp
Red Rock
Elmer Gordon
Mildred C. Scott
Grant
Carl
C. Hansen
June Selway
Bert Megquier
B. N. Stevenson
T. Lee McCracken
T. E. Luebben
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Marriage of Miss Mabel Colby and Philip M Roberts
Miss Mabel Colby former Dillon training school instructor and Philip M Roberts son of Helena mayor Mr Mrs Albert J Roberts wed in the Church of the Transfiguration New York City on Saturday September 3 Attending were Miss Helen Coughlin Minot North Dakota and William Roberts brother of the groom The couple will reside at 37-20 81st Street Jackson Heights Long Island New York.
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Mabel Colby
Dillon Training School
Philip M. Roberts
Albert J. Roberts
Helena
Church of the Transfiguration
New York City
Helen Coughlin
Minot
N. Dak
William Roberts
81St Street
Jackson Heights
Long Island, N. Y
Local Social Notes Include Visiting Families
Mrs. Dowling visited her mother in Butte for several days. A. K. Mecham and daughter visited Mrs. Mecham's parents in Hamilton. N. J. Birrer of Sheridan visited relatives here over the weekend. Walter Bastian and companion were business visitors in Bozeman last Thursday.
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Tom Boyce
C. E. Miller
Jackson
Wisdom
Mr.Boyce
Mr.Miller
Hobart Sneed
Daly Memorial Hospital
Hamilton
Will Knudsen
Heinie Williams
Battlesground
Albert Smith
Nell Doyle
Big Hole
Fred Hirschy
George Cottrell
Mary Shaw
Clark Huntley
Butte
Kenneth Peterson
Dillon
Janet Smith
Stephen Schmitzs
Gilbert Schmitz
Anaconda
H. D. Hendricks
John Lovell
Tom Murphy
Fred. Anderson
Walter White
Ladies Aid
Af. G. ‘Ramsey
Mdaho
Dan Pendergast
George Helming
Wigdom
Don Anson
Harold Capehart
Chicago
Frank Pendleton
Frank Pendleton, Jr
Don Francis
Missoula
Joe Dowling
A. K. Mecham
Pilot spots forest fire averts spread near Helena
A Western Air Express pilot on a Helena to Great Falls flight spotted a forest fire between Helena and Great Falls. He circled to locate it and radioed Helena. The Great Falls forestry office dispatched crews to Lewis and Clark forest to fight the blaze.
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Helena
Great Falls
Western Air Express
Lewis and Clark
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