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The Poplar Standard
Poplar, Roosevelt County, Montana
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Elks lodges from Sidney, Glendive, Miles City, Glasgow, and Wolf Point held district ritualistic contests at the Wolf Point lodge on Sunday. Glendive's team placed first, followed by Sidney, Miles City, Wolf Point, and Glasgow. Individual honors went to members from Sidney, Miles City, and Glendive. Officials included judges from Glendive and Williston, with Montana Elks president Ray Kelly as guest.
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Elks from Sidney, Glendive, Miles City, Glasgow and Wolf Point gathered at the Wolf Point lodge Sunday for district ritualistic contests.
Coming out on top in competition was a Glendive team from Lodge 1324. Sidney's Lodge 1782 was second, Miles City's 537 third, Wolf Point Lodge 1764 fourth and Glasgow Lodge 1922 fifth.
In individual competition Sidney's exalted ruler won top honors. Top esquire was from Miles City and top leading knight was from Glendive as was the top royal knight. Top lecturing knight was from Miles City. Top inner guard and top chaplain were from Glendive.
Five judges, three from Glendive and two from Williston, officiated. Chet Johnson of Sidney and Mr. Provost from Glendive were computers. Harry Ward, Glendive, district ritualistic chairman, presided. Special guest for the day was Ray Kelly of Polson, president of Montana Elks.
Dinner was served competing teams by Robert Frazer, Frank Presser and wives of Wolf Point Elks members.
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Elks from Sidney, Glendive, Miles City, Glasgow, and Wolf Point competed in district ritualistic contests. Glendive Lodge 1324 won first, Sidney 1782 second, Miles City 537 third, Wolf Point 1764 fourth, Glasgow 1922 fifth. Individual winners included Sidney's exalted ruler, Miles City's esquire and lecturing knight, Glendive's leading knight, royal knight, inner guard, and chaplain. Judges from Glendive and Williston officiated, with Chet Johnson and Mr. Provost as computers, Harry Ward presiding, and Ray Kelly as guest. Dinner served by local members.