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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1948
Page
6
Dr. J Thompson Baker argues that thinking matters only when directed and enacted with purpose. He cites examples from Henry Capone and George Washington Carver to show thoughts become deeds that bless or harm, urging humility and careful self‑restraint to avoid harmful expressions. He warns unworthy thoughts can ruin a life and reputation.
William Funk of Idaho Falls was arrested by State Patrolman Robert Wright last Thursday evening about three miles north of the city on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated. He was held overnight at the county jail and released on a 75 bond.
Beaverhead County rural schools show electric service in 19 of 25, two with telephones and water pipes, Armstead with indoor toilets. Six districts offer teacherages, some movable, some shared with classrooms. pay ranges from 1260 to 2250, average 1750. Montana study highlights include Mill Point shell identification and a notable exhibit at Millpoint with Montana relief map and animal, Indian, and pioneer imagery.
Highway Commission announces a 24 page booklet promoting Montana as a destination for visitors and business. A personal letter from Gov. Sam C. Ford welcomes readers and highlights Montana opportunities. The book emphasizes small towns and draws readers to explore all regions while not distributed at ports of entry.
Jack C. Toole, a 37 year old Montana rancher and former legislator, filed a nominating petition for lieutenant governor on the Democratic ticket. He asks that the line read A native Montanan interested in the growth and development of his state. Toole, from the Sweet Grass Hills, cites family ties to early state history and says he would work to raise Montana taxes only by growing population and industry to fund education highways and welfare.
The Jackson Gun club held its first shoot on Sunday despite poor roads and weather. Scores were led by Dolph Solois with 67 in 75 birds, followed by Tom Clemon with 54. Other top scorers included Barney Bray 42 and George Krause 23 in 25 birds. Local visits and social events framed the day as residents traveled to Dillon and Wisdom for activities, while an Eagles initiation was postponed due to road conditions.
The body of Charles Thompson a ranch worker on the Fred L. Nelson place near Jackson died on April 10. Remains were shipped last Friday to Guthrie Center Iowa for burial. Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson of Ashton Idaho, Robert Thompson of Wenatchee Washington, and Marian Thompson of Caldwell Idaho accompanied the body East and were joined by son Ernest Thompson of Forsyth en route.
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