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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1953

Page

9

Peterson Funeral Set for Lima Friday Afternoon

Funeral services for Raymond Peterson 30, Union Pacific locomotive fireman killed in a Glen train crash, will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Lima Community Church with Latter Day Saints rites and Rev. Robert M. Johnstone officiating. Interment in Lima Cemetery. Brundage Funeral Home Dillon in charge. Peterson born February 22 1922 in Butte reared in Lima, married Victoria Groening of Delta Utah in December 1946. survived by wife, son Lawrence, parents Lawrence and Mrs. Peterson Lima, siblings in Utah Idaho Falls and Lima. he was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen.

Raymond Peterson Union Pacific Glen Lima Latter Day Saints Church Robert M. Johnstone Dillon Methodist Church Brundage Funeral Home Dillon Mr. Peterson Butte High Victoria Groening Delta Utah Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Lawrence Lawrence Peterson L. C. Peterson Richard Peterson Ogden Florence McKevitt Helga Anderson Mildred Wing Idaho Falls Ida Ogee Pocatello Carl Ogee Union Pacific Railroad Brundage Idaho Kansas

Barrett Hospital Births Chronicle

Mr and Mrs Dougan Luebben Dillon welcomed a daughter born April 7 at Barrett hospital. Mr and Mrs Ted Hiltz became parents of a son April 4. A son was born April 2 to Mr and Mrs Thomas Laden. Mr and Mrs Fred L Nelson returned to Jackson April 1 after a short visit in Butte.

Dougan Luebben Dillon Barrett Hospital Ted Hiltz Thomas Laden Fred L. Nelson Jackson Butte

Dillon Easter egg hunt draws 300 youngsters to college campus

The Beaverhead chamber of commerce hosted the annual Dillon Easter egg hunt at Western Montana college, drawing about 300 children. Don Wheat chaired the committee and 45 prizes were awarded from 60 dozen hidden eggs, with 800 candy bars distributed as gifts. Prizes came from local businesses including Eliel's and King's, with prize collection by George Featherly and gift wrapping by Beaverhead FHA.

Dillon Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce Western Montana College Don Wheat Dillon Business Beaverhead Arlene Lyn Kay Herron Montie Williamson Ricky Lee Jack Andy Dyka Terry Smith Mickey Laden Evelyn Jackson Decker Helland Morgan Hall Jimmy Carpita Jim Burgess Richard Brockman Marcia Melton Lillian Nolan Wayne Deans David Carpita Richard Knieb Eliel's King's Electric & Variety Vaughn Ragsdale Gosman Drug Dillon Creamery McCracken Bros Andrus Oasis Westwood Wheeler Inn Dillon Implement Penny's Winn's, Inc George Featherly Dillon Explorer Scout FHA Dillon Girl Scouts Ann Bonnemosxe Carolyn Sargent Sharon Stanchfield Betty Hoy

DAR Beavershead Chapter Meets at Jean Bishop Home

Beaverhead Daughters of the American Revolution met Tuesday at the home of Jean Bishop and Mildred Thompson. Members heard reports on the recent state convention at Butte.

Beaverhead Daughters of the American Revolution Jean Bishop Mildred Thompson Butte

Soroptimists Thankful For Support In Dillon Fluoridation Fight

The Dillon Soroptimist club, sponsor of the fluoridation proposal, thanks supporters and says funds for fluoridation equipment will be moved to the ambulance fund. A club spokesman asserts continued belief in fluoridation and community work despite Dillon voters’ five to one vote against fluoridation in the Monday election. The statement also notes opposition to a city park project reportedly raised by Mayor-elect Townsend.

Club of Dillon Moonday Pop Townsend

Townsends Victory Extends Independent Party Lead

In a multi ward contest the Independent Party secured key margins as Townsends 71 vote win narrowed the alderman results. Berg carried three wards for police judge while fluoridation losses were recorded in all four wards. Mayor-elect Townsends early plans include reappointing Dar Mooney as Dillon chief of police with 51 percent turnout among 1668 registered voters.

Independent Party McCracken Townsends Dodd Savertit Munger Lovell Magnas Watkins Coppin Dougherty Boetiicher Bond Hoerning Wheat Christensen Lasah Berg Berg Aeaitit Baker Baker Millon City Hall Mooney Townsend Dar Mooney Dillon

High School Band and Chorus Members Named

Joyce Sneed Janet Williss Nora Lee Jones Vonda Jones Harold Jensen Charles Hollensteiner Darlene Selway Margaret Wolfe lead a Beaverhead spring concert dedicated to the memory of late L A Gregory. Many band members also sing in the chorus with listed soloists and sections across woodwinds brass and percussion.

Joyce Sneed Janet Williss Nora Lee Jones Vonda Jones Harold Jensen Charles Hollensteiner Darlene Selway Margaret Wolfe Jeanne Sanborn Mary Harrington Ardis Ann Wright Jimmy Childs Russell Bonnemose Fred Olsen Jon Tolson Carol Mockel Elarine Green Maralyn Smith Don Murray Dorothy Andersen Bull Thomas Fred Hallauer Vic Westergard Gail Gray George Featherly Don Parrent Lois Crouch Ramona Roland Ed Harrington Steven Foster Normie Wight Bob Smith Charles Murray Joy Bateman Bob Roby Caroline Fry Elizabeth McFadden Elizabeth Ann Orr Roberta Wright L. A. Gregory Beaverhead Doloris Brenneman Loretta Bourassa Jack Bogut Geneese Cook Marjorie Holland Betty Hoy Judith Holmlund Janet Johnson Teresa Jakovac Dalene Lessey Sharon Lindley Carol McMannis Kay Nelson Joan Puyear Sue Petersen Pat Richardson Charlotte Redman Sharon Stanchfield Sally Stroeder Luana Sorenson Marlene Westad Yvonne Wenger Rochelle Kofoed Anne Ronnemose Jack Scott Carol Kambich Micky Magee Claudette McClellan Carol Tovey

Biggest U.S. Atomic Power Drive Aboard in Ohio Valley

In Pike County Ohio a massive atomic power project is rushed to completion. Fifteen electric light and power companies form the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation with a 400 million dollar financing plan. The combined plants will supply vast power for construction and for the region, illustrating rapid, coordinated industry effort. Corliss Archer airs Fridays at 9 30 P M Eastern Time.

America Pike County Ohio New York City Ohi Valley Electrc Corporation The Atomic Energy Commission Thei

Wreck Trains Notice of Derailment Causes and Responses

Injured passengers and crew from a derailment were treated at Barrett hospital in Dillon with names including Mrs Sam Hastie Butte and her one year old son Jeffrey. Officials from the Union Pacific studied the scene as operations continued and normal service resumed. The incident prompted emergency responses from crews, nursing volunteers, and police officials as investigators gather facts for a possible formal inquiry.

Speed Barrett Hospital Sam Hastie Butte Jeffrey Pearl Wyburn Missoula Ho W Dixon Pocatell Ihan John Patrick Foster San Marino Calf Express Company Chhde B Peterson Salt Lake City Utah Pullman J R Oliver Rosy Mordhurst Cope Ogden Barkley Edgar Olridge Edward Terry Howard R Parker Dillon Butte George English

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Peterson DAR Davis Motor Studebaker Willys Wellys Corliss Archer ASC Montana Power Company Ryan Black Sandpoint Wreock Red Cross C C Larkin E. M. Eckerley U.P Dylon Joe C Ryburn
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