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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1950

Page

6

Beaverhead FFA Elects Officers in Annual Election

Beaverhead chapter FFA held its annual officer election on Tuesday April 4 George Clemow was elected president Doyle Stocks first vice president Jerry Else second vice president Jim Richardson reporter Lester Jones treasurer Bill Conover secretary Ed Thomason sentinel The chapter will send a team to the state convention in Bozeman April 11 to 16 including Archie Hayden Frank Wilke Ed Ayes Darwin Phillips and Gene On.

Beaverheat F.F.A George Clemow Doyle Stocks Jerry Else Jim Richardson Lester Jones Bill Conover Ed Thomason Sentinel Bozeman Archie Hayden Frank Wilke Ed Ayes Darwin Phillips Geneon

Bowen visits Glen businessman on Monday

C. A. Bowen was a business caller here Monday from Glen. He met with local merchants to discuss trade and futures for the week ahead.

C. A. Bowen Glen

Ranger E. W. Stein Transferred to Idaho Forest District

Ranger E W Stein moves to Grangeville Idaho effective April 16 promoted to staff assistant in charge of range and wildlife management on the Nez Perce National forest He served in Beaverhead Wall Creek Dillon and Wise River districts and Navy South Pacific 1943 1945 He and Mrs Stein plan to leave for Grangeville the week of April 17 A F Muchmore replaces Stein at Dillon and Alfred R Graesser replaces Muchmore at Wise River.

E. W. Stein Grangeville Idaho Nez Perce National Forest Stein Beaverhead Forest Dillon Ranger District Wall Creek Madison District Navy South Pacific Naval Reserve Dillon District Frederick A. F. Muchmore Wise River District Ranger Stein Dillon Alfred R. Graesser Ranger Muchmore Wise River

Beaverhead Junior Play Sets Two Evening Run

Rehearsals for Beaverhead county high school junior play Lost Horizon progress well under director Joseph Ryburn. The three act drama based on James Hilton’s novel will be staged at the high school auditorium on Monday and Tuesday May 1 and 2.

Beaverhead County Joseph Ryburn James Hilton

Butte Visitors Attend Union Oil 60th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs F G Cashmore visited Butte on Saturday to attend Union Oil companys 60th anniversary event and a picture at the Fox theatre.

F. G. Cashmore Butte Union Oil Company Fox Theatre

Nylon fabrics and care guide for homemakers

The article details new nylon fabrics for spring fashion including puckered checkerboard, nylon suede, shantung rainwear, heavy satin and all over lace plus crepe nylon now common. It covers care tips, washing rules, test requirements, drying methods, iron settings, bleaching, and storage to keep nylon garments bright and durable.

Dillon Elks Install New Officers In Formal Ceremony

Archie Green was installed as exalted ruler of Dillon lodge No. 1554 B.P.O. Elks at a Saturday night meeting with Butte officers and members in attendance. Leo C. Musberger of Butte led the ceremony, naming Edwin R. Hilger as exalted leading knight Byron E. Sanborn loyal knight James M. Cullam lecturing knight Frank J. Lasich secretary Henry R.R. Deutsch treasurer John W. Walters trustee and John D. Spehar tiler. Guests came from out of town and visiting ladies joined at Mrs Archie Green’s home for entertainment and dancing after a lunch.

Archie Green Dillon Lodge B.P.O. Elks Butte Leo C. Musberger State Elks Association Green George Heikkila Edwin R. Hilger Byron E. Sanborn James M. Culla

Local visitors and residents in Dillon scene weekend travel

Locals Walter Siria and Francis Bezek of Melrose were in Dillon on Saturday. Howard and Mrs. Lloyd visited Butte over the weekend. Bernard Whitworth and Mrs. Whitworth came from Dell on Monday. Irene McFadden of Helena spent the weekend with Theodore and Irene McFadden. Kenneth Ricks of Pocatello Idaho attended to business in Dillon Monday. Howard Jones and Mrs. Jones visited from Melrose on Tuesday. William H. Hayes and Mrs. Hayes of Leadore Idaho visited Dillon Monday. Mrs. Edward Cushing returned to Dillon Tuesday evening after wintering in California.

Walter Siria Francis Bezek Melrose Dillon Howard Lloyd Butte Bernard Whitworth Dell Irene McFadden Helena Theodore F. McFadden Kenneth Ricks Pocatello Idaho Howard Jones William H. Hayes Leadore Edward Cushing California

State lands auction set for 23 tracts in Montana

State lands and investments will auction 23 tracts of gas and oil lands totaling 11,349.70 acres in 10 Montana counties at Helena on April 25. Four Liberty county tracts total 2,560 acres. Montana rail freight car loadings fell 8.7 percent in February 1950 from February 1949, with Montana Wheat shipments up by 1,008 cars but coal declines offset gains. Ore shipments led with 5,050 cars, up 182 from 1949.

Department of State Lands and Investments Helena Department Montana Liberty County Montana Railroad and Public Service Horace F. Casey Casey Montana Points Case

Wise River Woman's Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Wise River Woman's Club met at Mrs. Al Muchmore's home with President Mrs. Ben Mallon presiding. New officers elected for the next year include President Mrs. Clyde Thompson and Vice President Mrs. Harold Martin. Verne Stanchfield spoke on care of house plants and a list of attendees was read.

Wise River Woman’s Club al Muchmore Ben Mallon Clyde Thompson Harold Martin Carl Svelstad Verne Stanchfield Frank Husted W. C. Jones Leslie Jones Alice Ralston Annie Samals Ralph Potts Ernest Allen Charles Ralston, Jr Howard Johnson H. Kidder

Beaverhead High Names Valedictorian And Salutatorian

Sam Davis tops Beaverhead county high school class with 2.85 average and Dan Dennis follows at 2.696 after transferring from Illinois. Davis to deliver valedictory May 25 at the auditorium, with Dennis giving the salutatory. Both win scholarships to a unit of the Greater University of Montana and have names engraved on the memorial plaque.

Sam Davis Beaverhead County Dan Dennis D. L. Johnson Davis Dennis Illinois University of Montana Beaverhead County High School

Dillon V F D Elects Officers In April 1950

The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department held an officers election on Tuesday April 4 1950 naming Alois J Simon as chief R K Kenison assistant chief Elmer Sageki secretary William McMannis treasurer Trustees Cecil C Smith one year Howard Lloyd two years Eddie Hilger three years Executive board Eddie Hilger Donald E Campbell and Philip Brown.

Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Alois J. Simon R. K. Kenison Elmer Sageki William McMannis Cecil C. Smith Howard Lloyd Eddie Hilger Donald E Campbell Philip Brown

Dr Andes to Speak At P T A Meeting

Dr Andes of Bozeman who leads the Gallatin county health unit will address the PTA at its next regular meeting Monday at 8:00 p m April 17. He will discuss school problems health and immunization clinics. County health nurse Mae Talent urges parental attendance. Election of officers and a musical program are planned with refreshments served by second grade mothers.

Andes Bozeman Gallatin County Mae Talent

Births At Hospital Reported In April

April 6 a girl was born to Mr and Mrs Oliver Thompson. April 9 a boy was born to Mr and Mrs Ross Harkness and a boy to Mr and Mrs D J Doyle Armstead.

Hospital Oliver Thompson Ross Harkness D. J. Doyle Armstead

Hungry Horse Project Nears Completion of Shortest Railroad

Bureau of Reclamation officials report near completion of Montana’s Hungry Horse project which features the state’s shortest railroad. A 750 foot line carries concrete from a mixing plant to cableway buckets that place concrete in the large dam. The diesel cars transfer material to a trestle spanning the right abutment keyway, set to be embedded in the 564 foot high dam upon completion.

Hungry Horse Montana Bureau of Reclamation

Helena visitor from State Industrial Accident Board

John Tomcheck of the State Industrial Accident Board arrives in Helena as a business guest to discuss regulatory matters and potential collaborations. His visit highlights ongoing state oversight activities and interagency dialogue.

John Tomcheck The State Industrial Accident Board Helena

State Bar Lady-Keglers Win 1949 50 Bowling Trophy

The State Bar women defeated Skeets in a three game playoff at Lou-Esta Lanes to claim the 1949 1950 bowling trophy and top half season honors. The Independent League tightens race as Metlen Hotel and Dillon Hide & Fur vie for first with four points per session remaining.

State Bar Lou-Esta Skeets Skeets Ladies Skeets Cafe V.F.W Dillon Feed & Seed Brundages The Big Dipper Roberts Red & White Laundry Metlen Hotel Dillon Hide & Fur Metlens Hide & Fur Oasis Louis Schmittroth Louie Winns Coasters Creamery Tash Tribune State Bank Paddock & Tyro Bonds Eagle Bar Bays Butchers Warners Gosmans Eliels Brams

Mrs. Elwood Boucher Visited Glen Business District

Mrs. Elwood Boucher of Glen spent Monday visiting local business firms and meeting with community leaders, highlighting ties between Glen and surrounding commerce.

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