Pilot School At Normal Is Proposed
A civil pilot training school may be established at Montana State Normal College with Woodside airport a half mile away. Faculty will teach meteorology and navigation. a flight contractor will run aircraft operation lessons and instruction. Eligible students must be US citizens aged 19 to 26 by Oct 1, 1940, with college enrollment requirements and fitness criteria. Costs include a $6 physical, $9 insurance, and $10 course registration plus transport expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana, State Normal College
Woodside
United States
The
Normal College
Marguerite Johnson to Lead Dillon Rainbow Assembly
Marguerite Johnson will head No. 13, Order of Rainbow for Girls, for the next quarter as worthy advisor following the election held Wednesday night at city hall. Additional officers include Ethel Jean Curnutt associate advisor Giovannina Cardinale Charity Elizabeth Saunders Hope and Dorothy Ann Gosman Faith. Installations will occur at the next Rainbow meeting on Wednesday September 25. Rainbow members heard reports on the state grand assembly from Doris McAdam Marjorie Decker Jo Ann Deputy and Ethel Jean Curnutt who attended Glasgow sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Johnson
Dillon Assembly
Order of Rainbow
Ethel Jean Curnutt
Giovannina Cardinale
Charity
Elizabeth Saunders
Hope
Dorothy Ann Gosman
Faith
Rainbow
Grand Assembly of ‘Rainbow
Doris McAdam
Marjorie Decker
Jo Ann Deputy
Glasgow
Beaverhead Registration Nears Close for General Election
Beaverhead registration for the November general election ends Friday at 5 p.m. Clerk Albert S. Baker reports 3,799 electors, close to 1938's 3,808 but below the 4,200 peak in 1936. Since the July primary 165 registrations have been added, and those who never registered or must re register to vote are urged to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert S. Baker
Beaverhead
Baker
Beaverdhead Officers Embark for National Meet
Dr F M Poindexter leaves Sunday for a three day American Association of Railway Surgeons meeting in Chicago. A Dillon delegation joins him and travels by plane to the American Legion national convention in Boston September 22 to 26. He will represent Beaverhead post as post commander with Gosman Bechler Madden Kibler and others in the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.-M.poindexter
American Association
Chicago
Dillon
The
American Legion
Boston
Beaverhead
George M. Gosman
C. A. Bechler
Frank P. Madden
Herbert Kibler
Helena
Lester Woody Dies Friday at Vet Hospital
Lester Woody 52 of Dell ranch la borer died Friday night at Fort Harrison Veterans Hospital after a long illness. He had worked on the Gravely ranch 12 years and lived here 29 years. He was born 1888 in Laurel Springs North Carolina and was a member of Beaverhead American Legion and Dillon Lodge 1554 BPOE. Surviving are his mother four sisters and a brother. sister Mrs J W Murray was at his bedside. Interment will be in Wilkesboro North Carolina.
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Lester Woody
Dell Ranch
Veterans’ Hospital
Fort Harrison
Barrett Hospital
Oscar Gravely
Dell
Dillon
Woody
Gravely
Laurel Springs
N. C
Beaverhead
American Legion
Dillon Lodge
J. W. Murray
Jacksonville
Fla
Wilkesboro
Zola Woody
Washington, D. C
H. Seagrave
Baltimore
K. Miller
Murray
John Woody
Dillon Golfers Lead With New Local Course Record
George Sarsfield, a multiple state champion, shot 81 five under par to set a new Dillon Country Club nine hole record during the annual dinner tournament won by H. M. Brundage. Frank Tucker and Spencer Crosby visited. ladies held a breakfast and a one club tournament won by Mrs. B. W. Emerick. Agnes Roberts earned the average score award and Elsie Cornell was high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
George Sarsfield
Arbin
D. L.johnson
Sarsfield
Dillon Country Club
H. M. Brundage
W. B. Hartwig
Dave Williams
Frank Tucker
Spencer Crosby
Anaconda
Agnes Roberts
Elsie Cornell
Senator Murray Sets Exam Here
Senator James E. Murray notified Principal Conrad Orr that competitive exams for the U S Military Academy at West Point and Naval Academy at Annapolis will be held in Dillon on Oct 5. Seven local candidates named to take the exam are Joe Taylor Bill George John Wedum William Tait John Burgess Allan Bradley and Carl Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Murray
Prin. Conrad Orr
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapollis
Dillon
Joe Taylor
Bill George
John Wedum
William Tait
John Burgess
Allan Bradley
Carl Davis
Frank O Keefe Named to Montana Chinchilla Breeders Board
Frank O Keefe was named to the executive board of the Montana Chinchilla Breeders Association. The announcement notes his selection to guide the organization and oversee breed standards and member affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Keefe
The
Montana Chinchilla Breeders__association
Rotary Chief Visits Miles City Club Dr J H Garberson Guest
Dr J H Garberson of Miles City spoke to the local Rotary on democracy duty and citizen involvement. He urged aid for Rotary families in war zones, refugee placements, and fundraising for foreign relief, after Havana conference remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
J. H. Garberson
Miles
Rotary Clubs
Havana
Garberson
Red Cross Roll Call Drive Outlines New Campaign
Beaverhead chapter holds a planning meeting with Donald W. Stout field representative from the Midwest branch of the American Red Cross in St Louis. The drive opens November 11 and aims to exceed last year’s 938 members with a 1000 member goal focusing on first aid, home hygiene, disaster committee preparedness, and aid for veterans families. Mrs Stella Murray reports the sewing room shipped dresses layettes and sweaters to New Jersey for refugees, while a larger sewing project is planned.
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Red Cross
Beaverhead
Hogat
Donald W. Stout
Ambridait Red Cross
St. Louis
Stout
Montana
Stella Murray
War Production Department
Sewing Room
New Jersey
Butte Reds Defeat Dillon Beavers In First Night Thriller
Quarterback Dawson's 40 yard punt return in the third quarter gave the Butte Reds a 13-7 victory over Dillon Beavers in a crowded night game under the Dillon lights. Beals first half score and Bradley's point tied the game but Dawson's late run sealed the win as both teams delivered a hard fought matchup. The Beavers prepare for St Peters of Anaconda next Friday under the lights.
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Dawson
Butte Reds
Beaverhead High
Dillon
Beal
Beavers
Bradley
Dillon Beavers
Dillon Butte Reds
Koerlig
Kavach McLaren Gotanl
Hodge Stinson
Cretors Chapman
McNaughton Wadsworth
Angelous Holien
Facincant ‘Thompson
Saaeg Pert Graham
Dawson Bradley
Real Conger
Marsenichsenvinne
Fleming
Normal School Awards Eight Scholarships at Montana Normal
The Montana State Normal College selects eight tuition scholarship recipients for 1940 41 including Rosa Lee Brown of Armstead and Paul Simons of Dillon. Sophomore Clarine Moore Donald Kingery Morese Shirley Erickson Plentwood Clairbel Houchen Fairview and Junior Robert Frost Lewis Town receive honors. Visitors Miss Alice Davis and Miss Eleanor Vogel, 1922 graduates, tour the campus while Miloyong, recent graduate, visits Dillon. Long has been called for service.
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Lee Brown
Armstead
Paul ‘Simons
Dillon
Montand
State Normal College
Paul Simons
Montana State
Mal College
University of Montana
Normal College
Clarine
Moore
Lolo
Donald Kingery
Morese
Shirley Erickson
Plentywood
Clairbel Houchen
Fairview
Serene
Kuester
Ovando
Robert Frost
Lewistown
Pauls Simons
Rosa Lee Brown
Alice Davis
Eleanor Vogel
Honolulu
South America
New York
United States
Missié Vogel
Miss Davis
Miloyong
Thes Normal College
Bozeman
Mr. Long
Arizona Tourist Crashes Deer Near Canyon Resort
An Arizona tourist strikes a deer near the Canyon resort south of Dillon. The badly injured deer was killed by Deputy Game Warden Charles Price and Sheriff Paul Temple. The event will be offered for sale at public auction per Price.
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Montana Highway Department
Arizona
Montana
Canyon
Dillon
Charles Price
Paul Temple
Price
Beaverhead Post Statt Is Installed
Installation of officers of Beaverhead Post was conducted last Thursday night by George M. Gosman department commander Herbert Kibler of Helena and Art Amundson of Helena post commander of Lewis and Clark post. Dr F M Poindexter was installed as post commander succeeding C A Bechler with Luther Smith and others seated. Committees appointed include Armistice Day Employment and Rehabilitation Sick Call and Relief Membership Education and Americanism Highway and Safety Legion Auxiliary.
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Beaverhead
George M. Gosman
Herbert Kibler
Helena
Art Amundson
Lewis and Clark
F. M. Poindexter
C. A. Bechler
Luther Smith
Vse
Raymond P. Jones
H. L. Hatton
Amundson
Veterans’ Hospital
Fort Harrison
Mountain View Cemetery
Horace Mitchell
A¢ausour-Busch
T. BE. Gilbert
Parke T. Scott
Alexander McLean
J. Hovren
Louis Schmittroth
Luther 8. Smith
Glen Lyon
J. C. Fuller
Frank Arthur
Paul Temple
Frank Gosman
Edgar B. Rife
F. Erwin
John Lanner
John Nay
E. G. Free
George R. Baker
H. A. Stanchfield
Lee L. Thompson
Berty Lawrence
Frank Woinoski
Luther S. Smith
Local Draft Board Named By Governor
Governor Roy E Ayers appoints George M Gosman George R Melton and A I Cashmore to serve on the local draft board for the October 16 registration. The board will announce local registration details later as 900000 men are planned to be in uniform by spring 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M.gosman
George R. Melton
Kiwanis Hear Denver Speaker Dr Thomas Mahan
Dr Thomas Mahan regional director of community service based in Denver spoke at the Kiwanis weekly meeting. He outlined WPA adult education and recreation aims and stressed illiteracy reduction among adults. James McCullum introduced him and James Uncles attended with the board after the meeting. Phillip Lovell of Dillon was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mahan
Denver
Kiwanis
Mahan
Works Projects Administration
Normal College
WPA
James McCullum
James W. Uncles
Butte
Phillip Lovell
Dillon
Utah Footballers Huddle With Sheriff
Jordan high school football squad from Salt Lake City faced a prill ing at the sheriff's office Friday after petty thefts were reported by Dillon storekeepers. Most stolen articles were recovered or paid for. The team, coached by Snide Taylor, arrived Thursday and spent the night before heading to Butte to play the Purples on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Salt Lake City
Sheriff's Office
Dillon
Taylor
Butte
Purples Pilday
District PTA Conclave Set For October 5
Dillon's Parent-Teacher Association will host the district meeting of the PTA on October 5. Delegates elected include Mrs. O T Vandegrift Mrs L M Holloran Mrs J J Brown Miss Faye Kirkpatrick Mrs Fred Kerr Paul Anderson and Conrad Orr. Alternates are Mrs John Wolfe Miss Ottilie Brauer and Miss Florence Hellman. L M Hollaran named general chairman with a registration committee of Mrs Luther Smith and Mrs John Wolfe. Mrs Frank Tyre to supervise exhibits.
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Dillon
O. T. Vandegrift
L. M. Holloran
J. J. Brown
Faye Kirkpatrick
Fred Kerr
Paul Anderson
Conrad Orr
John Wolfe
Ottilie Brauer
Florence Hellman
L. "M. Hollaran
Luther Smith
Frank ‘Tyre
D. “le McDonald
District Assembly of Parents
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Normal
Vet Hospital
Fort Harrison Institution
Senator Murray
International Organiza
Tion
Tary
J. H. Governor
Tom Davis
T. E. Gilbert
Jane
Waldorf
W. H. Stephan
Red Cross Committee
Normal School
Armstead Girl
Rosa
C.a.bechler
George Gosman
George Melton
A. I. Cashmore
Utah
Sheriff
PTA
Dillon’s
Associa
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