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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1953
Page
6
The Vigilante Electric Cooperative invites the public to inspect its new Dell substation on May 2 and 3 from 10 am to 3 pm. Tours and explanations will be offered with coffee and doughnuts, showing how electric energy is stepped down for rural distribution.
Armstead updates show a busy weekend with square dance event at the festival, visits by residents to Butte and Dillon, and local club meetings. Residents Cristina Backus, Freddy Backus, Nancy Backus, and others attended a dance while many families hosted guests from Dillon and Bozeman. A bloodmobile visit is announced with scheduling guidance and donor preparation tips.
Mae Tritt, long-time resident, died in Oregon. Details on age and survivors are not provided in the fragment.
The Butte Sock Doll Club announces the 1953 state wide sock doll contest. Entries from Montana orphans and state institutions benefit underprivileged children. Prizes include 15, 10 and 5 dollars for ages 16 and up with several divisions. Send entries to Mrs Sand at 1104 West Broadway, Butte.
Helena report shows Beaverhead county far ahead with 269,584 irrigated acres in 1950, Madison is next with 112,178, while the state totals 1,928,24 irrigated acres. The census data come from the U S Department of Agriculture and state agencies.
Paul Orcutt extension livestock specialist told a Dillon farm bureau committee that a lamb marketing pool could succeed locally. The group plans a mid May public meeting to gauge interest, elect officers if warranted, and begin organization under farm bureau sponsorship with open membership for all flock owners. Attending were Norman Downing Art Christensen Kenneth Eliason Harry Andrus and Clair Michels.
James McCashin of the veterans welfare commission visits the Montana state employment service office in Dillon each Thursday during office hours to advise veterans on a wide range of matters. W M Stone returned Friday from Butte.
Winston E. Baker of Monida was in Butte on Friday for undisclosed reasons, appearing in local social notes and prompting curiosity about his plans in the mining city.
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