Local Easter and community notices from Jackson area
The Jackson news page lists Easter gatherings and visits across area families. Bob and Mrs. Bob Jackson hosted and trip to Dillon for cold treatments. Patty Muldowney’s seventh birthday with eight guests. Ranger Muldowney’s spring meeting and retirement party for Ranger Bill Schowe in Twin Bridges. Lind a and others visiting Dillon for Easter egg hunts. various dinners, church events, and a sorrow note on Sven Sinell’s death in Astoria.
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Muldowneys
Patty Muldowney
Patty
Ranger Muldowney
Dillon
Ranger
Muldowney
Bill Schowe
Twin Bridges
Bill
Schowes
Sheridan
Easter Holidays and Local Visits in Dillon Area
Dillon residents enjoyed Easter gatherings with family, friends, and visitors. The Nelsons and Shepherds hosted or attended Mass and meals. Petersons and Backus families hosted showers, birthdays, and a memorial dance for Reuben Waters, with proceeds to the Cancer Fund.
Local Family News From Dillon Area
The Nelson family and Mary Ann Dooling spent the weekend at the Diamond Bar Inn. Donna Andreasen in Missoula reports the birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. James McAllister of Missoula, former Willa Andreasen. Helena Presbytery ministers retreated at the Inn for relaxation. Orville Sparrow hosted Sunday supper at Tom Clemon’s. Dale Strodtman and children attended early Sunday Mass in Dillon. Violet Turner visited Roy Jackson’s home over the weekend. Norman Stubbs and Lynne joined Allan Dansie’s family at the ranch, returning to Dillon Monday. Rev. Holland of Dillon preached a fine sermon, with Ruth Hanson singing The Holy City and children choir.
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Bob
Fred Nelson
Brian Marsh
Butte
Bill Nelson
Ruth Ann
Kathy
Sherry Nelson
Jennie
Sherry
Mary Alice
Bobbie
Jack Shepherd
Dillon
Wendell Jardine
John Krause
Missoula
Donna Andreasen
James McAllister
McAllister
Willa Andreasen
Orville Sparrow
Tom Clemon
Dale Strodtman
Dillion
Violet Turner
Roy Jackson
Norman Stubbs
Lynne
Allan Dansie
Holland
Ruth Hanson
Holy City
Comet Sighted Over Dillon Amid Evening Sky
A group of Dillon residents reported observing the comet in the north by northwest sky Tuesday shortly after sundown. Observers noted the long tail extending about 25 degrees as the sky darkened.
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Dillon
Price support loan deadlines set for barley oats and more
Beaverhead County ASC chairman Arthur Bay reminded farmers that price support loans on barley oats rye flaxseed and dry beans mature April 30. Producers delivering to CCC must notify ASC by April 30, with redemption possible for loaned grain and warehouse stored commodities.
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Arthur Bay
Beaverhead County
Bay
ASC
CCC
Sheriff Warns: Children Must Not Handle Blasting Caps
Sheriff John MacDonald cautions parents and youngsters about blasting cap danger. He notes many injuries occur yearly and urges kids to leave caps undisturbed and seek adult help. If found, call a grownup or law enforcement immediately.
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McDonald
John MacDonald
Explosive Caps Seen as Very Dangerous to Handle
The sheriff warns that caps, small metallic cylinders from one to five and a half inches, with open ends fired by flame or with two wires, can detonate from shock or heat. Both types carry sensitive explosive and pose serious danger if mishandled.
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Murdoc Campbell
Announcement states the Campbell couple welcomed a son on April 20 at St Patrick’s hospital Missoula. The mother is Eve Eliel, daughter of Lambert and Mrs Eliel of Dillon. Mr Campbell works as athletics publicity director at State U and is a former Grizzly athlete. The Eliel family has deep Dillon roots, with Lambert Eliel being a founder and former treasurer of the Dillon Town Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdoc Campbell
St. Patrick’s Hospital
Missoula
Campbell
Eve Eliel
Lambert Eliel
Dillon
State U
Grizzly
Dillon Town Company
Phrase on Advice and Consequences
A reflective line noting that some people spend half their lives seeking advice and the other half dodging the consequences. It presents a general observation about human behavior.
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Jackson News
Roy Ford
Bruce Jardine
Linda
Lege Campus
Wayne Stocks
Chris Sperle
Roy Fords
Burtons
Charles Burton
Ernest Ibey
Timothy
Lorenz Welborn, Jr
Michael
Paul
Pete
Blackfoot
Carlyle Hanson, Sr
Pocatello
Burton Ranch
Kenna
George Franks
Lima
Bill Nelson and Sons
B. F. Rogers
Nelson Ranch
Ship’n Shore
Nelson
Jay Nelson
Marvin Peterson
Great Falls
Minnie Pendergast
Donald Peterson
Deer Lodge
John Wing
John
Lawrence Buethe
Chico Grice
Anaconda
Joyce Buethe
Jim Backus
Elvin Peterson
Bob Peterson
Alfred Peterson
Sharry Peterson
Emma Peterson
Backus
Augusta Bay
May Sprinkle
Betsy Clemon
Zina Burton
Reuben Waters
Diamond Bar Inn
Reuben
Cancer Fund
Ed Atkins
Robert’s Market
Family
Mary Ann Dooling
Helena
Mrs. Lambert Eliel
H&s
E. Glendale
TI Am
Lima Lumber & Hardware
Lima, Montana
First National Bank
Dillon, Montana
Northwest Bancorporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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