Park Area Purchase Approved by City Park Project Committee
The park project committee decided to buy 13 acres from Gilmore and Pittsburgh railroad between Thomson and Glendale avenues. Secretary-treasurer McFadden will draw $1,800 from the fund raised last spring. Deed will go to the city council. $200 remains to cover development materials. The committee plans a meeting with the city council to discuss next steps for the 138 acre site, which will include a play area, wading pool, athletic field, and running track for high school use. Attendees included Bechler, Mrs Kerr, Mrs Smithraddock, A. M. Jones, Conrad Orr, Paul Anderson, Roscoe Cornell, C. M. Casterline, and Tom Mulholland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Project Committee
Gilmore and Pittsburgh Railroad
Thomson and
Glendale Avenues
T. F. McFadden
C. A. Bechler
General Park Committee
Bechler
Fred Kerr
Smithraddock
A. M. Jones
Conrad Orr
Paul Anderson
Roscoe Cornell
C. M. Casterline
Tom Mulholland
WPA
Butte
Apparel stores set new Dillon hours starting Monday
Secretary J L Mayland of the Dillon Chamber of Commerce announced that apparel stores in Dillon will open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily from Monday October 7. The change, approved at a Dillon apparel group meeting, aligns local hours with state wage and hour law, replacing the former 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.L. Mayland
Dillon Chamber of Commerce
Dillon
Mayland
Pianist Ralph McFadden Returns From Chicago Study
Mr Ralph McFadden and family returned from Chicago where he studied at the American Conservatory of Music. He studied under Tomford Harris and was a protege of Isidor Phillipp. He will resume his position at the Normal College and private piano teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McFadden
Chicago
McFadden
American Conservatory of Music
Tomford Harris
America
Isidor Phillipp
Europe
Normal College
Shoppers From Jackson Visit Dilton Store
Mrs. Mark Clemon Mrs. Sanford Shepard and Mrs. John Krause were among the Jackson shoppers in Dilton Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Clemon
Sanford Shepard
John Krause
Jackson
Dilton
Ruler Names Local Group For Defense
A national defense committee for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was announced by Frank O'Keefe exalted ruler of Dillon lodge No 1554. Local committee members are Eugene Bond chairman Lester Smith J E Kelly Emery Smith and Paul Bramsman. The move was announced with a New York statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense Committee
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
United States
Frank O’keefe
Dillon Lodge
Eugene Bond
Lester Smith
J. E. Kelly
Emery Smith
Paul Bramsman
Registration reaches 4059 for November election
The county clerk reports 4059 residents registered for the general election, with 251 more eligible voters than 1938. Cancellations and updates from outlying precincts may revise the figure, though it does not reach the 4296 record set in the last presidential year of 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert S. Baker
Rector Outlines Triple D Theme at Joint Club Talk
Rev. V. G. Lewis of St. James Episcopal preached on democracy’s need for discipline and duty in a Monday evening address before a Dillon Rotary Kiwanis joint meeting. He argued democracy must be tempered by duty to God and fellow man, noting language strength and social restraints. Dave Williams introduced the speaker and Dr. W. H. Stephan led the singing with Rachel Smith at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. G. Lewis
St. James Episcopal Church
Dillon Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Rev
Lewis
Dave Williams
Kiwanis Club
W. H. Stephan
Rachel Smith
Rainbow Officers Installed at Girls' Organization
At a public ceremony after the regular meeting of the Rainbow for Girls, Miss Doris McAdam served as installing officer. Miss Marguerite Johnson was inducted as worthy advisor along with elected officers Ethel Jean Curnutt Charity Giovannina Cardinale Hope Elizabeth Saunders Faith. The choir and various appointments were announced. the meeting and installation took place at the Masonic hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Rainbow For Girls
Doris McAdam
Marguerite Johnson
Ethel Jean Curnutt
Giovannina Cardinale
Charity
Elizabeth Saunders
Hope
Dorothy Ann Gosman
Faith
Jack's Market Opens in New Building
Jack's Market moved Friday into its new quarters at the corner of Glendale and Atlantic streets. The 45 by 55 foot structure built by Cliff McLaughlin includes cold storage for meats a freezing room and 120 public lockers plus a meat department and grocery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack's Market
Glendale
Atlantic Streets
Cliff McLaughlin
Student Moves and Departures Notice
Harry Colfer travels to Milwaukee to enter Marquette University. Howard Morse Jr. left for Palo Alto California to resume studies at Stanford University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Colfer
Milwaukee
Marquette University
Howard Morse, Jr
Palo Alto, Calif
Stanford University
State Normal College To Open Next Monday
The forty fourth term of the Montana State Normal College opens Monday September 30, with a new group of instructors. George Nightingale brings B.S. and M.A. credentials and prize winning water color work. Ruth M. Phelps joins three fields physical ed music and dramatics after extensive training. William Straugh coaches mathematics with U.S. surveying experience. Vernon H. Taylor brings violin training and public school music expertise. New staff include Octavia Graves and Hlsie Grime with kindergarten specialization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tana State Normal College
Sheldon’ ’ E. Davis
George Nightingale
Emporia State Teachers College
University of Iowa
Ruth M. Phelps
Montana State Normal College
University of Southern California
Grace Redburn
Miss Phelps
Wisconsin
Southern California
William Straugh
B. E
Montana
Ralph McFadden
American Conservatory
Chicago
Marlin K. Farmer
University of Ohio At Athens
Myrtle Savidge
Octavia Graves
A. M
Peabody College
Hlsie Grime
University of Minnesota
Winona State Teachers College
Beaverhead DeMolay elects officers in September vote
Officers of Beaverhead chapter Order of DeMolay were chosen at the opening meeting on September 18. William Tait was named master councilor, with John Orr Jr as senior councilor and Bill George as junior councilor. Installation date was not fixed, but the Butte DeMolay chapter may conduct the ceremonies. Appointive officers will be inducted alongside those elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
William Tait
John Orr, Jr
Bill George
Butte DeMolay
Dillon Youngsters May Enlist in Civil Pilot Training
Dillon youths may sign up now for the Civil Pilot Training course at Montana State Normal College. At least ten applicants are needed to start the program, with Woodside airport used for flight training if the college serves as sponsor. Applicants must be 19 to 26, have college work, citizenship, and meet height and fitness standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana State Normal College
Normal College
Thevil
Woodside
Educators Instruct WPA Conference Here
A WPA training school enters its third week at the Normal college with educators from the Rocky Mountain states guiding sessions. Howard Beresford Cyril Whitlow Dr Thomas Calkins Major Black and Charles Mulford join from Colorado New Mexico and Washington DC to lead co recreation demonstrations for men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Region
Works Project Administration
Normal College
Howard Beresford
Colorado
Cyril Whitlow
Thomas Calkins
New Mexico
Major Black
Washington, D. C
Charles Mulford
Beaver Aerial Attack Routs Anacondans
Beaver High School shows improved offense and defense by defeating Anaconda Central 13 to 0 on Friday night. Key plays include a 20 yard pass to Ost o Thompson for the first score and a later touchdown by Dillon after Koenig’s catch and Kamps’ surge. Berge son blocked a punt but a fumble at the five yard line ended the threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Beavers
Anaconda Central
Anaconda
Beaver
Bradley
Rogan
Osto Thompson
Dillon
Koenig
Kamps
Bergeson
MISS RANKIN TO SPEAK HERE FRIDAY
Miss Jeanette Rankin Republican candidate for Congress will visit this week. She will address the Beaverhead County Republican Women Friday afternoon at 2 o clock in the courthouse and all county women are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Rankin
Beaverhead County
Republican Women's Committee
Miss Rankin
Mrs Digegle Emerick Returns From California Visit
Mrs. Digegle Emerick has returned home after a trip to California where she visited relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digegle
Emerick
California
Ski Club Plans Snow Improvements At Elkhorn Springs
Dillon Ski club members and CCC workers improve the Elkhorn Springs slide with a new 300 foot tow extension, longer runs, a planned jump, shelter, well, and parking. Crews clear half mile of new trail as work continues before snow arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Ski Club
Elkhorn Springs
CCC
Birch Creek
Elkhorn Run
Elkhorn
Trans
Kiwanis Hear WPA Recreation Director
Roy Wood state recreational director spoke at the Kiwanis meeting on Montana WPA adult education and recreation programs. Six WPA musicians attended the event performing ensemble numbers and solos with other guests including Lou Larson Dillon John W Bonner Helena Paul Smith Helena Fay Cannon Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
WPA
Montana
Works Projects Administration
Roy Wood
Dave H. Williams
Mr. Wood
Gordon Knight
H. L. Larson
A. Dunkley
Don Hunter
Reny Kreis
Kenneth Vorst
Golos
Lou Larson
Dillon
John W. Bonner
Paul Smith
Helena
Fay Cannon
Butte
Davis Motors Announces Sales Manager and Used Car Chief
W V George, a well known automobile salesman, becomes general sales manager at Davis Motors, effective Monday. Ralph Felix of Payette Idaho also joins as used car manager, accompanying his wife Mrs Felix to Dillon. No other changes in sales personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. George
Davis Motors
Ford
Ben Davis
George
Ralph Felix
Payette
Idaho
Felix
Dillon
Mr. George
Demonstration Officers Installed At Beaverhead Meeting
A well attended Beaverhead home demonstration council session at Beaverhead county high school named Nellie McKnight of Dell president and installed other officers. Attendees included members from Dillon Merry Mixers, Montana Extension Service, Lima, Melrose, Armstead and Dell groups along with numerous club officers. After morning committee reports a luncheon at Trail cafe preceded afternoon business sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Little Theatre
Beaverhead County High School
Nellie McKnight
Dell
Waldron Boger
Erwin Christensen
Bud Ferris
Dillon Merry Mixers
Frances Smith
Montana
Bozeman
Emil Schindler
Ross Hill
Hazel Johnson
Jackson
Frank Lasich
Byron Orr
J. Mattingly
The
Dillon Homemakers
DeLos Jenkins
Marion Merrell
Ray Kellett
Lima
Otto Boetticher
Gebhard Fassler
Albert Steb
Melrose
Harry Tash
Riverside Club
I. W. Vinsel
W. G. Squires
A. A. Schroeder
J. W. Walters
Dillon Better Homes Club
Ike Ri
Trail Cafe
Man Sentenced to 30 Days for Rubber Check Scheme
Dan J. Ball pleaded guilty to passing spurious checks in several Dillon businesses and was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. Judge Louis Stahl ordered him to make good all insufficient fund checks upon release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan J. Ball
Dillon
Louis Stahl
Butte Couple Wed at St. Rose Church
Butte residents Miss Lorraine Lambert and Paul Michalisky united in marriage at high noon Sunday at St. Rose Catholic church with Rev. Father F. X. Lechner officiating. Attendants were Mrs. Elsia Lambert and Charles Russell, both of Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Lambert
Paul Michalisky
Butte
St. Rose Catholic Church
F. X. Lechner
Elsia Lambert
Charles Russell
Postmaster Appeals for Duck Stamp Purchases
With limited supply of duck stamps at the post office, Postmaster Harry Andrus appeals to duck hunters to obtain migratory bird stamps now. All hunters must have a stamp in possession after the duck season opens on October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Andrus
Dillon Matron Esther Bennett Dies in Butte Hospital
Mrs. Esther Bennett 39 wife of Earl Bennett of Dillon died Thursday in a Butte hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Rose Catholic Church conducted by Rev. F. X. Lechner. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery. Surviving: husband Earl. sons Robert of Nevada and Tom of Idaho. daughter-in-law Mrs. Robert Bennett of Nevada. brother-in-law and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Chester Haile of Dillon. Mrs. Bennett was a seven year Dillon resident born January 15 1901 in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Bennett
Earl Bennett
St. Rose Catholic Church
F. X. Lechner
Mountain View
Bennett
Dillon
Butte
Chicago
Robert
Nevada
Tom
Idaho
Robert ‘Bennett
Chester
Haile
City
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Shirley Hughes
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Mary Tait
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Gloria Good
Masonic Hall
Jack’s Market
State Normal College
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Nugent Stinson
Clabby Chapmaneneenssuneen
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Shaklam Holden
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