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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1946

Page

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Butte Soldier Joins Army and Local Registrations Noted

George V. Svetich 18 of Dillon joins the regular army for three years electing air corps service in the Pacific. He leaves April 17 for Fort Douglas Utah for basic training. An army recruiter will be in Dillon April 22 for 20 days. The column also lists registrants discharged and reclassifications April 12–25 1946 and notes a Veterans Welfare representative visiting the selective service office April for veteran inquiries.

Butte George V. Svetich John M. Svetich Dillon Regular Army Lima High School Pvt Svetich Air Corps Fort Douglas Utah Fa Butte Army Ralph H. Light Asa K. Mecham Deforest W. Thompson Wisdom Theodore A. Mueller Buffalo N. Y Coast Guard Frank A. Simmons Altadene Calif Harvey W. Selby Dilon Navy Paul Zahn Blackfoot Idaho Earl J. Mooney Local Selective Service Board Willard L. Nelson Victor A. Cushman Milton E. Hayes Donald L. Brown Guy R. Gray Burl M. Stephens Tom B. Pyeatt Jack G. Mattingly Robert Kuchler, Jr Osborn S. Cardinale Henry D. Hildreth Lawrence E. Holloran John J. Wenger Bruce E. Westerfield William B. Stefanie Dale R. Tash, Jr Lawrence E. Dilley George Chism Alfred C. Fidler Dale J. Willey Warren Wadsworth, Jr Robert R. Rife Lindy Earl Thompson Donald Lee Stobaugh Doren Eugene Hall William B. Stefanic Dale Raymond Tash, Jr Lawrence Edward Dilley Alfred Lawrence EK Holloran Thomas B. Pyeatt Glendale Osborne S Cardinale Dillon John Jules Wenger Tihomir Jakovac William L. Barth Henry Wadsworth, Jr Las Vegas Nev Army Wyman E. Dupuis Manhattan Charles A. Ivie Billings F. James McCashin Veterans Welfare Commission Selective Service Office

Local Unemployment Office Lists Growing Job Openings

George R. Baker of the U S Employment Service says seasonal hiring is easing the labor surplus in the area with skilled and semi skilled positions still hard to fill. Listings from Helena Idaho and Denver show demand for graduates, pharmacists, clerks, mechanics, meat cutters and more. Housing remains a chief barrier to filling specialist posts as jobs often require family relocation.

George R. Baker U. S. Employment Service Office USSES Baker Helena Idaho Denver

Vandalism Strikes Cahill-Moonney Plant North of Dillon

Vandals damaged the Cahill-Moonney construction plant one mile north of Dillon last Wednesday night or early Thursday. They started the hoist, pulled a cable, broke a crane, tore wires, ripped 25 cement sacks, let air from tires, and poured gas from tanks. The only fire was gas and oil, reported to Sheriff Claude Lay as crews arrived. The plant aids a Beaverhead River bridge project on Highway 91.

Cahill- Mooney Dillon Claude Lay Beaverhead River Highway 91

Golden Anniversary and College Initiation Captured

The Chanticleers at Montana State Normal College plan a seven member initiation at tomorrow night’s banquet at the Andrus hotel dining room. Present members include Alice Davis and Joe Taylor with candidates Catherine Roberts and others. guests include the editor, business manager, Margot Luébbén, Joe Shaw, and Kay Mundt. In Dillon, Mrs John N Anderson celebrated her golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner and a cake from grandchildren Gail and Clayton Huntley, with Rev Norman Benson in attendance.

Chanticleers Montana State Normal College Andrus Alice Davis Joe Taylor Jessie Knox Catherine Roberts Margaret Maiden Vera Robertson Bob Gregg Rose Radovinatz Norma Walsh Alice Knox Ann Jakovac Kearns High School Beaver Margot Luébben Joe Shaw Kay Mundt Beaver Beaverhead County John N. Anderson Dillon Norman Benson First Lutheran Church Gail Clayton Huntley Ralph W. Huntley Big Hole Basin Ethel Anderson San Francisco Helen Anderson Edwin Anderson

Missoula Brass Ensemble Wins Music Meet

Winners of first place at the Missoula music meet are shown with Bob Wolf Hewitt Martinell Eugene Bennett Bruce Grimes and director Fred Honeychurch. The image captures top performers and leadership from the event.

Missoula Bob Wolf Hewitt Martinell Fred Honeychurch Eugene Bennett Bruce Grimes

Dillon to Entertain V.F.W. Encampment

Delegates from 14 posts of District No. 4 VFW and auxiliaries gather in Dillon for the annual encampment with Lloyd Whipple post 4163 hosting. Sessions at the I.O.O.F. hall start 9 a.m. May 5. banquet at 6:30 followed by dancing.

Jack Selway William Spady Great Falls Dist. Com William F. Broell Bozeman William A. Hancock Twin Bridges Deer’ Lodge Helena Butte Ennis Anaconda Philipsburg Lima Basin Townsend Whitehall Nate Sulphur Springs Dijon Post Adj Dan Henneberry Broell Henneberry

Beaverhead juniors stage witty class comedy Out of the Frying Pan

Beaverhead county high school juniors presented Out of the Frying Pan to large audiences Monday and Tuesday nights. Virginia Irvine directed the English department production with Evelyn Mikkelsen and Claudia Faust as sponsors. Cast members included Ford Knight, Darwin Peterson, Frances Helming, Jack Hoyrup, Wanda Glassey, Jean Hillstead, Alfreda Paddock, Mary Louise Buhrer, Brandt Casterline, Arley McLaren, Arthur McLaren, and Wayne Nelson.

Beaverhead County Virginia Irvine Evelyn Mikkelsen Claudia Faust Ford Knight Darwin Peterson Frances Helming Jack Hoyrup Wanda Glassey Jean Hillstead Alfreda Paddock Mary Louise Buhrer Brandt Casterline Arley McLaren Arthur McLaren Wayne Nelson

Dillon Posts E Bond Rank In First Quarter

Dillon post office placed thirteenth among 326 Montana offices in E bond sales for January February March 1946. Total for Dillon was 16537.50, while Great Falls led with 92668.20 and Butte second. Lima ranked 51st with 3780.50.

Dillon Post Office Central Accounting Office Helena Dillon Great Falls Butte Dutton Lima

Past Masters Night Honored By Dillon Masonic Lodge

Dillon Lodge No. 16 A F and A M holds past masters night at the Masonic hall with an afternoon session at 1 30 and a banquet at 6 30 p m S P Meade oversees arrangements and banquet committee members include Wilbur Squires Roscoe Comfort FE C Luebben and Bernard Williams Past masters listed for seating include Dale Tash J W Rees Elmo Winn A A Schroeder H H Bates Findlay Watson Ross Nay Ned Saunders and others assist including R D Curry Clark DEvelyn Herbert Wheat C E Blinn John T Orr Harris Opp W G Squires Walter Stinson and S P Meade.

Dillon Lodge No. 16 A. F A. M Masonic Hall S. P. Meade Wilbur Squires Roscoe Comfort FE. C. Luebben Bernard Williams Dale Tash J. W. Rees Elmo Winn A. A. Schroeder H. H. Bates Findlay Watson Ross Nay Ned Saunders Tyler R. D. Curry Clark D’evelyn Herbert Wheat C. E. Blinn John T. Orr Harris Opp W. G. Squires Walter Stinson

Beaver Skins Market Opens In Dillon Area

The Dillon Hide and Fur company launches the spring market with over $5000 worth of beaver skins purchased. Beaver damage ranches in rural districts as trappers work to complete permits before the May 1 closing date.

Dillon Hide & Fur Company Dillon

Seven Dillon Men Fined $100 Each in Gambling Case

Seven Dillon men were arraigned in police court on gambling charges and fined $100 each by Police Magistrate George E. Baker. They were arrested by Chief Elza E. Patrick and City Policeman Dan Mooney on warrants issued by City Atty. W. G. Gilbert, based on evidence gathered over two weeks. The $100 fine was the maximum allowed under the city ordinance.

Dillon George E. Baker Elza E. Patrick Dan Mooney W. G. Gilbert

County to Benefit From Rural Repair Project Spending

Beaverhead county will see more than 219000 dollars spent by farm and rural homeowners over the next few years to upgrade electric service and plumbing. The Tile Council of America study notes running water bathrooms new electrical equipment and wiring as top needs boosting local business and rural household improvements nationwide.

Beaverhead County Tile Council of America D. P. Forst Montana

First Forest Fire of Season Touched by Lightning in Beaverhead

The Beaverhead National Forest saw its first blaze of the season caused by lightning in Rock Creek section, near the Big Hole between Melrose and Reichle. Sup. W W Wetzel reported it controlled by Dillon fighters before reaching the forest proper. grass fires are warned as dangerous due to sparse green foliage. May 1 to Oct 31 fire permits required from M G Ramsey, county fire marshal.

Beaverhead National Forest W. W. Wetzel Rock Creek Big Hole Melrose Reichle Dillon Lars Kalsta Wetzel M. G. Ramsey

Dillon Elks to Initiate Class of Candidates Tonight

Exalted Ruler John W. Walters announces the Dillon Elks lodge will initiate a new class of candidates at the regular meeting this evening in the I.O.O.F. Hall.

Dillon Elks Lodge John W. Walters

District Music Meet Set Next Saturday in Dillon

Beaverhead county high school hosts District 2 Montana Education Association bands orchestras soloists and ensembles from Anaconda Helena Lima Whitehall Butte and Dillon for an all day program at the high school auditorium culminating with an 8 15 p m concert in the Montana State Normal College gymnasium. No competition but classes rated by enrollment with first division winners advancing to the regional meet at Billings May 10 11.

Beaverhead County High School Montana Education Association Anaconda Helena Lima Whitehall Butte Dillon Montana State Normal College Deer Lodge Billings Clarence Bell Norman Gulbrandsen State University Fred Honeychurch Beaverhead Fred Kerr Walter Grimes John Wolf Beaverhead High Peggy Sutherland Pat McFadden Hewitt Martinell Gerry Gillies Dolly Paddock Miriam Morse Margot Luebben Dorothy Newnes Janet Curry

Deadline Near for 1946 Farm Plans in Bea County

May 1 is the last day for Bea verhead County farmers to sign a plansheet for the 1946 Agricultural Conservation program. Farmers should visit the Dillon AAA office to sign and obtain approval for conservation practices. Prior approval by the county committee is required to receive AAA assistance and fund allocations.

Beaverhead County AAA Dillon Sam

High winds cut Dillon Gun Club scores in Montana mail shoot

The Dillon Gun Club managed only 71 points in Sundays Montana Standard mail shoot as high winds disrupted targets. Ted Renfro led with 49, followed by Roy Forrester and Renfro Jr at 47, while numerous shooters posted lower scores across 50 and 25 target rounds.

Dillon Gun Club Montana Standard Ted Renfro Walter Jones Ted Renfro, Jr Henry Wombacker Renfro Roy Forrester John Jackson Dillon Livingston Great Falls Helena Cut Bank Sheridan HH. Wombacker W. Jones J. Jackson F. Eudaily E. Peterson P. Westergard H. R. Peterson J. Cheek J. Krause W. Westergard E. Hoerning P. Schwab R. Forrester, Jr B. Jackson H. Andrus D. Curry B. Ryan B. Emerick Cole R. Barrett E. Krause W. Wetzel B. Tate J. Campbell Miller H. Stanchfield H. Mace R. Cornell D. Stratford D. Campbell C. Guzil D. Peterson D Gordon T. Pierce E. Topping C. Burgess W. Bierrum T. Talent L. Schulz Floyd Carl Vandeerift J. Neidt L. Westergard F. Topping J Krause J. Mace

Hilde Tops Mutual Life Leaders in March Applications

Gilbert Hilde of Dillon, a rep for Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York, ranked eighth nationally for March in paid insurance applications, per Ralph H. Smith, manager of the Billings agency.

Gilbert Hilde Dillon The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Ralph H. Smith

Dillon Rotarians Attend District Rotary Conference

Dillon delegates W. J. Bierrum and Rush Jordan attended the Rotary International district conference in Butte along with alternates S. F. Erwin and T. E. Luebben and attendee Dr. Sheldon E. Davis.

Rotary Dillon Rotary International Butte W. J. Bierrum Rush Jordan S. F. Erwin T. E. Luebben Sheldon E. Davis

Business Planning Institute Meeting Held at High School

The second in a series of business planning institute meetings will be held tomorrow evening in the high school public speaking room. Russell T. Roe of St. Cloud Missouri will speak on store display and advertising. The event is free, funded by the state and the Chamber of Commerce via the distributive education division of the Department of Public Instruction. Frank Emery Fox of Seattle led the first session on storefront planning last Thursday.

Business Planning Institute Russell T. Roe St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce Department of Public Instruction Frank Emery Fox Seattle

Week of wedding licenses issued by Clerk of Court Norman Giles

The Clerk of the Court Norman Giles issued wedding licenses during the week. Couples include Ray A Park 31 and Violet Hopes 29 of Los Angeles. Forrest Hosteller 35 and Helen Whitlock 37 of Wallace Idaho. Forrest H Graham 25 and Minnie Morton of Anthony Idaho. Thomas J Kramer 21 and Luella Miller 18 of Idaho Falls. Edwin Lee Cutler 21 and Madge Mathews 18 of Idaho Falls. Lloyd L Young 19 of Pingree Idaho and Lola Zufelt 19 of Idaho Falls. Calvin J Crowe 21 of Anaconda and a No Johnson 21 of Warm Springs.

Norman Giles Ray A. Park Violet Hopes Los Angeles Forrest Hosteller Helen Whitlock Wallace Idaho Forrest H. Graham Bis City Minnie Morton Ot. Anthony Thomas J .Kramer

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Eagles Dillon Aerie Order of Eagles Aerie F. C. Kirby Children’s Bureau U.S. Department of Labor Cahill- Mooney Construction Creamery Eagle and Warner’s Eagle Bar Warner's Beck's Tash Ranchers Ing E. Tash Oasis Crpacat Ag Sing Povenety Fate Estheres Warner Eagle Bar Ve Pad. & Tyro Bond's Abra Men’s Store Gosman's Vanes le Eliel’s Orr Flowers Beck’s Winn’s Tashes Vigilantes Lh Tribune L Creamery A Bab Eee Tees Eeeh Dade Pde Eare Cere Rh Poe del See Betale Cacee Eterna Gosman’s Paddock & Tyro Paddock & Tyro Useabetieraereee Bond’s Vaughn & Ragsdale Spiardchesy Wena Renere Boye Dhe Ee Tides Saenterenes Tribune Vigilantes Weer Tree Seca Bocce Encerttneees Water Ee Rrener Pete Ce Sdeetenees District Music Meet Dillon Club Hilde Business Planning Institute Tomorrow St. Cloud, Minn
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