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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1952

Page

8

Butte Hosts Republican School of Politics in May 1952

Butte will host the second of six Montana sessions of the national Republican school of politics on May 6 1952 with a luncheon at 1 30 p m reservations via Mrs C F Kimmey Washington 2 7322 The school tours Montana counties including Silver Bow Granite Deer Lodge Powell Beaverhead Jefferson Lewis and Clark Other sessions follow May 7 Bozeman May 8 Billings May 9 Miles City and May 10 Glendive National Committeewoman Gladys H Knowles urges participation highlighting door to door outreach and ground level campaigning for the 1952 election

Butte Montana National Republican School of Politics Bald C. F. Kimmey Washington Bony Silver Bow Granite Deer Lodge Powell Beaverhead Jefferson Lewis and Clark Bernard Lamb Washington, D. C Republican National Committee Leona Rush Maryland Gladys H. Knowles Missoula Mayo Story Bozeman Montana Republican Central Committee Fred Sanborn Great Falls Montana Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs Gallatin Park Sweetprass Broadwater Madison Meagher Wheatland Billings Yellowstone Carbon

Sagebrushettes Plan Food Sale Saturday

The Sagebrushettes meet at the Garrison home on April 18 and plan a May 3 food sale at Vaughn and Ragsdale to sell shares on five cakes made by the girls. They also worked on scarves for the fair and enjoyed luncheon by Mrs. Garrison.

Garrison Home Vaughn and Ragsdale

Mrs. Kirker Dies After Illness in Dillon Hospital

Alice Mae Kirker a Dillon resident for about a decade died Saturday night at Barrett hospital after an extended illness. She was 72 born in Ohio and formerly lived in Coeur d Alene Idaho. Survived by four sons Harold B Collier Norwalk OH William Eugene Collier Lawrence G Collier Elyria OH Hiram M Collier Wilmington CA 12 grandchildren and Gabriel Hoyland a son in law. Funeral by Rev E W Goodrick of First Baptist Church at Brundage chapel Tuesday afternoon and burial planned in Coeur d Alene beside her late husband Myron Kirker.

Alice Mae Kirker Dillon Barrett Hospital Gabriel Hoyland Coeur d’ Alene E. W. Goodrick First Baptist Church Brundage Chapel Myron Kirker

News of Lima Boys in Korea

Former Lima pupil Gile Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs F O Mitchell serves in the 45th division five miles from the front in Korea after studying radio and teletype maintenance on Eto Jima He notes Korea’s destruction yet saves money and mentions other Lima boys in Asia including Stanley Rose Vernon Seybold James Munday Billy Baer and Eddie Hall.

Lima Gile Mitchell F. O. Mitchell East Eto Jima Japan Korea 38Th Parallel Gile Mitchel Far East Stanley Rose Vernon Seybold James Munday Billy Baer Okinawa Eddie Hall Monida

Janet Curry to Wed Roy E. Scott

Dr and Mrs R D Curry announce the engagement of their daughter Janet Isabelle to Roy Edwin Scott of Bend Oregon. Janet, a Beaverhead County HS and Montana State Univ graduate, did graduate work at Stanford and works as a staff therapist in Seattle. Roy is a University of Washington alumnus and a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. An early summer wedding is planned.

R. D. Curry Janet Isabelle Roy Edwin Scott Bend Oregon Miss Curry Beaverhead County High School Montana State University Stanford University Delta Delta Delta Sorority King County Hospital Seattle Wash Scott University of Washington

Dillon Radio Hams Form Local Emergency Group

Harold H. Hendren of the Beaverhead National Forest is named to organize Dillon amateur radio operators as emergency coordinator for the American Radio Relay League. He will rally local hams, set common procedures, and schedule drills to mobilize stations during simulated emergencies.

Harold H. Hendren Beaverhead National Forest F. E. Handy American Radio Relay League National Association of Radio Amateurs Hendren

For Sale Solid Oak Roll Top Desk

Dr F H Bimrose lists a solid oak roll top desk for sale located at 421 South Dakota. The brief notice provides this item with no further details on price or condition.

F. H. Bimrose Dakota

District Legion Meet At Deer Lodge Sunday

Legionnaires from 14 Montana posts will gather in Deer Lodge Sunday afternoon for the annual District No. 6 spring meeting. Herbert Kibler will report on Boys State in Dillon August 17 26 and on the 33rd Montana Legion convention in Billings July 20 23. Frank Biery will lead the session with William Walsh as district chairman. Attendees are expected from Butte Helena Deer Lodge Dillon Anaconda Whitehall Twin Bridges Philipsburg Townsend Boulder Sheridan and Wisdom.

Montana Deer Lodge American Legion Herbert Kibler Helena Montana American Legion Dillon Legion Billings Frank Biery Rowan William E. Walsh Anaconda Legionnaires Butte Whitehall Twin Bridges Philipsburg Townsend Boulder Sheridan Wisdom

County Streams Expected Above Normal Flow This Year

Federal state cooperative snow surveys and irrigation water forecasts committee reports Beaverhead county streams should average above normal from May through September. Snow levels as of April 1 vary by drainage with Wise River at 121 percent and Ruby River at 140 percent of average, Big Hole 98 percent, and Big Hole at Melrose projected to flow about 650000 acre feet during runoff.

Beaverhead County Federal State Cooperative Jefferson River Horse Prairie Big Hole Wise River Ruby River Melrose

Beaverhead high students entertain Dillon Rotarians

Thirty Beaverhead County High School students performed music and readings for the Dillon Rotary Club during the weekly meeting directed by Rev. Charles Grafft. Performers included George Walker on clarinet and Joyce Bateman on bass horn with various duets and solos.

Beaverhead County Dillon Rotary Club Charles Grafft George Walker Carolyn Sargent Vonda Jones Ben Thomas Elaine Andersen Joyce Bateman Eve Eliel Elizabeth McFadden Marilyn Mockel Carolyn McFadden Rotary Club Rotary Lambert Eliel Jack Rees Westwall State School Boulder Warm Springs W. J. Bierrum

Grace Memorial Methodist Church Activities

Grace Memorial Methodist Church announces a church school at 9 a.m. with Norman T. Ovitt as superintendent and qualified teachers for all ages. Morning service at 11 a.m. features organist Mrs. Lloyd F. Tisdal and music by Mrs. Archie Green. Sermon titled What Do We See. Women's society meets Thursday at 2 30 p.m. Group 2 to entertain chaired by Mrs. Sherman Hughes. Members listed include Mrs. Carrol French Saunders Knox Albers Murray Fidler Morrison McDonald and Mrs. Mazie Davis presiding. Annual fourth quarterly conference next Wednesday evening chaired by Dr. L Edwin Cooke. Choir practice Thursday 7 30 p.m. All are invited.

Grace Memorial Robert N. Johnstone Norman T. Ovitt Lloyd F. Tisdal Archie Green Women’s Society Sherman Hughes Carrol French Saunders Knox Albers Murray Fidler Morrison McDonald Mazie Davis L. Edwin Cooke

Cattle Pasture Available on Madison River Ennis Montana

Win-Del Ranches in Ennis Montana offers irrigated grass on the Madison River for 1000 head cattle for five months. Rich water access shade and ample grazing provide ideal pasture potential for ranchers seeking summer pasture options.

Madison River Win-Del Ranches Ennis Mont

Beaverhead Health Planning Council Forms Duties and Officers

An organizational meeting created the Beaverhead Health Planning council with Dr. L. L. Lindley as chairman and George C. Brown as vice chairman. Ann Wight was named secretary treasurer, and a nine member board includes Mrs. Lloyd Munday Lima and others from Dillon and nearby towns. Four quarterly meetings set for January April July and October.

Beaverhead Lindley Lloyd Munday Lima Parke Scott Armstead Margaret Nelson Jackson Argyle Stephans Wisdom Leslie Jones Wise River Dan Piccone Glen Dillon W. H. Stephan

Cantata Hosanna! Presented by Baptist Choir

A large audience enjoyed the Baptist Church cantata Hosanna last Sunday evening. Directed by Mrs Lua Pennell with Miss Ruthlee Kiefert on piano the choir delivered the music with expressive interpretation. Soloists included Mrs Amos Wright Mrs Dave Tarkal son Miss Helen Vegter Carl Hollensteiner and Bob Broms. Afterward women of the church hosted a reception in the parlors for the choir and congregation.

The Baptist Choir Lua Pennell Ruthlee Kiefert Amos Wright Dave Tarkalson Helen Vegter Carl Hollensteiner Bob Broms

Whitworth Choir Delights Spokane Audience

The Whitworth college a capella choir from Spokane performed Friday night in the high school auditorium before a large audience. Directed by Prof. Wilbur L. Anders, the concert was sponsored by First Presbyterian Church and the choir members were hosted at tea by Miss Jean Bishop during their city stay.

Whitworth College Spokane Wilbur L. Anders First Presbyterian Church Jean Bishop City

First Presbyterian Church schedules activities and sermons

Rev Warren Kunkel leads Thursday meetings at the Manse while Westminster Fellowship and cherub choir rehearse. Sunday includes 9:45 Sunday school 11 am sermon Be Still and Know that I Am God with additional services at Wisdom and Jackson churches and an 8 pm Deuteronomy sermon. Community programs cover missions human rights and race relations discussion.

Warren Kunkel Manse Society James Kochel William Welborne Paul Lacry Westminster Fellowship God Presbyterian Church Wisdom Community Presbyterian Church Jackson Fellowship Commission Ellen May Guild Harold Henderson Howard Leslie Jean Bishop

St Rose Parish Schedule Of Sunday Masses

Fr Timothy Clifford presides at Lima 10 30 a m first Sunday each month. Grant 10 30 a m second Sunday. Melrose 10 00 a m third Sunday and fifth Sunday when it occurs. Jackson 9 30 a m fourth Sunday.

ST. Rose Catholic Church Timothy Clifford Lima Grant Melrose Jackson

Card of Thanks for Theresa Ann loss

Mr and Mrs Thomas E laden and Family express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy during the bereavement over their beloved daughter Theresa Ann.

Theresa Ann Mrs. Thomas Eladen

For Sale Two Homes on Pacific and Da Kota Streets

A notice offers a six room house on Pacific Street and an eight room house on Da kota Street for sale. The listing is placed by Mrs. John Ney box 682 Dillon. Contact details appear in the classified section.

Pacific St Dakota St John Ney Box Dillon

Council meeting reviews Beaverhead home clubs and Puerto Rico slides

The Beaverhead Home Demonstration Council met at Bagley school April 29 with all clubs present. Officers were elected unanimously for the coming year. Guest speaker Miss Helen McGlaughlin, an international farm youth exchange student, presented slides on Puerto Rico to students and adults.

Council of the Beaverhead Bagley School Dan Pendergast Melrose Verne Stanchfield Laura Penwell Health Council Beaverhead County Wise River Worth Empey Lima State Council Bozeman Ella Laden Dillon Dan Piconne Glen Rural Progress Conference Helen McGlaughlin International Farm Puerto Rico

Benefit Play Nets Nearly 200 For Cancer Fund

A near capacity Beaverhead county high school audience applauded the benefit play Our Little Home Town. The show, written by George Brown and drawn from Dillon history, raised nearly $200 via goldpan donations in lieu of admission. County cancer fund drive head Mrs. J. H. Gilbert thanked cast members and donors and invited further contributions to finish the quota.

Beaverhead County High School County Cancer Fund J. H. Gilbert George Brown Dillon Frank Eliel Gilbert

State Democratic Conventions in Helena May 20

Formal call for two Montana Democrat conventions announced by Hjalmar Landoe and Frank Murray. Meetings set for Helena on May 20 with registration starting at 1 00 p m the day before. Beaverhead County gains two votes at the state convention and delegates must be chosen by May 13. Montana’s 12 national convention votes allocated as four full and sixteen half votes. presidential nominee to be chosen.

Montana Democrats Hjalmar B. Landoe Frank Murray State Central Committee Helena Beaverhead County Murray Montana

Dillon Students Named Danforth Leadership Training Applicants

Beaverhead County High School 1951 graduates Bill Conover George Clemon and Doyle Stocks were chosen as three of 12 freshmen candidates at Montana State College for the Danforth Leadership Training in agriculture. The camp runs August 19 24 at Shelby Michigan. Selection is by a faculty committee.

Bill Conover George Clemon Doyle Stocks Beaverhead County Morntana State College Bozeman Danforth l Leadership Training Council Division of Agriculture Danforth Foundation American Youth Foundation Shelby Michigan

Gold Nugget Spotted On Pavement By Worker

During street maintenance on Glendale Street a state crew member spotted a small shining object. Harry Dingley found a pea sized nugget which, after an acid test by Bill Mitchel, proved to be gold. The nugget weighs about one twentieth of an ounce and is worth roughly two dollars.

Harry Dingley Bill Mitchel Dingley Glendale Street

New Trap Laurels For Dexter Talcott

Dexter Talcott of Twin Bridges Montana won the Sierra handicap at Harold's trap shooting club in Reno. He shot 97 of 100 from 20 yards to place ahead of Lloyd Temple ton of Albany Oregon who scored 96. The win follows his earlier Golden West junior doubles title last Tuesday and moves him to the senior division.

Reno Dexter Talcott Twin Bridges Mont Harold Montana Lloyd Templeton Albany Ore Young Talcott

Dillon City Schools elects Mrs. Squires. Cornell re-elected chair

At the Dillon city schools board reorganization Roscoe Cornell was re elected chairman for the coming year and Mrs Wilbur Squires was re appointed vice chairman after canvassing votes. Other board members are Malcolm Stone Slye Lindley and Richard Burns. Grimes remains clerk and Walker continues as superintendent with salaries set for the coming year and the prior salary schedule with increments adopted.

Board of Education Dillon City Schools Wilbur Squires Roscoe Cornell Squires Malcolm Stone Slye L. Lindley Richard Burns W. G. Grimes L. A. Walker

Inventory Pads and Special Titled Sheets

Inventory pads and special titled columnar sheets are tracked at the Examiner. The note lists item types and storage locations, indicating organized cataloging procedures. The entry highlights ongoing maintenance of paper stock, labeling, and filing practices.

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