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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1949
Page
8
Graham rolled a 236 for high game of the week while W Schmittroth totaled 595 for the series. Oasis quint led team score with 957 and 2 716 pins, as Monday’s high scorers were eclipsed.
At a regular meeting last Wednesday the Dillon Kiwanis club named Charles Hendron as delegate to Boys State. The event will be held next August on the campus of Western Montana College.
The American Road Builders' association ranks Montana 46th in proposed highway spending at 7.2 million dollars and 26th in proposed mileage at 568 miles for 1950. State Auditor John J. Holmes becomes treasurer of the state industrial accident board, with Alfred R. Anderson and Walter Coombs as colleagues. Bert Adair of Helena is approved as safety inspector, and bids are invited for a new gym roof at Western Montana College of Education.
An early Tuesday grass blaze near North Idaho drew firefighters just after 1 am and attracted a large crowd. The fire threatened a house but the department’s quick response prevented any damage.
No ORC meeting will be held Wednesday night as Capt. William R. Burn is at Fort Lewis Washington. Regular sessions resume April 20 and April 27.
Duane Spegar a 16 year old Dillon youth remains in serious condition at St James hospital after a truck crash near the overpass south of Butte last Wednesday. His companion Robert Ross 15 was treated and dismissed with minor cuts and scratches.
City council held a special meeting to officially count votes from the recent city election. The canvass made no changes in candidate standings and only minor shifts in the unofficial tally were noted.
Word from Mis soula hospital reports the birth of a daughter named Jean Elizabeth to Mr and Mrs Frank C The article also notes local and regional activities including Forest Service duties and various residents attending to business in Dillon Lima Armstead and Jackson with plans announced for future visits and routines.
The college vodvil drew what is believed to be the largest audience in the auditorium as Western Montana COE hosted last Friday evening. The program featured original acts and skits by classes and student organizations. First place went to the International Relations club for a skit titled With the United Nations at Lake Success, with a tie for second between the senior class and the Women's Athletic Association.
Billings Montana hosts the Go Western Parade and Rodeo June 3 to 5 where a Queen of the West will be chosen for beauty and riding skill. The winner will tour Hollywood and visit Republic Studios before returning as parade grand marshal. Wanda Glassey of Beaverhead County competes for Montana entry.
Superintendent O. K. Moe says Easter break will close schools for Friday April 15 and the following Monday. No classes on those dates.
Mr and Mrs William Spehar are the parents of a daughter born Wednesday of last week at Barrett hospital.
Miss Mary Lou Berry regional advisor for Region XI will visit Thursday for training sessions at the Girl Scout home 536 South Pacific street from 10 am to 3 pm. Leaders from Virginia City Sheridan Twin Bridges Armstead and Dillon attend with Beaverhead and Madison counties in the district. Attendees bring a nose bag lunch. A local council meeting follows at 7 30 pm to plan summer camp and discuss matters.
John Rood will display wood carvings and oil paintings at the Western Montana COE art gallery. Showings are Saturday April 16 from 2 to 4 pm and Monday to Wednesday next week from 2 to 5 pm and 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Sponsored by Kappa Pi and AAUW to attract county and Dillon viewers.
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