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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1949
Page
1
Dillon's Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4163 plans informal V J day observance at the U P depot lawn Sunday evening August 14 at 7, with Lloyd Whipple post in charge. Chaplain Harry Jensen heads arrangements with Axel Matsen and Stan Krukowski assisting. Officers adopted incorporation, and Bruce Watters presided. Several members will attend the District V F W Golden Jubilee in Philipsburg on August 7.
In Tuesday night play the Beaverhead Bar Supply team stretched its lead in the Beaverhead Bar Supply League to six wins with a 8-3 victory over the State Bar. Montana Auto and Eagle Bar traded wins and losses as State Bar and Beaverhead split their series while Vigilante field hosted a 27-10 Eagle win over Montana Auto.
Former La Monte residents Mr and Mrs Arthur Roe of California visit this city as guests of relatives. Mr Roe is brother to local residents Mrs Grant Haines Mrs Sam Arntz and Mrs Bert Selway and cousin to E B Roe of Red Rock, highlighting family connections.
Sheriff Paul Temple arrested a transient identified as George Maxom after a Saturday morning pursuit when a prowler attempted to steal the sheriff’s Pontiac. Maxom and a woman companion were taken into custody and jailed on a $1000 bond awaiting a preliminary examination set for August 10.
Lloyd Whipple post No. 4163 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars receives commendation from Col. John E. McMahon Jr. of the Sixth Army escort detachment for its dignified and reverent handling of final honors for returned World War II dead. The letter, forwarded by Bruce Watters, notes efforts earn eternal gratitude from next of kin and reflect ongoing commitment to the sacred duty.
A social feature planned for next Saturday at Dillon Country Club includes a weiner roast with an entertainment program. Golf begins at 6 PM for early arrivals, with an outside picnic and bonfire at 8:30 followed by dancing in the clubhouse. Reservations are advised with Mr. and Mrs. Dusty Miller.
George Harrison president of the Dillon Rodeo association invites business leaders to a Monday night meeting at the courthouse to plan the Labor Day parade. Prizes will go to top entries and cash awards are promised as plans and financing are finalized amid growing interest in the yearly event. The rodeo itself proceeds smoothly with a Go Western theme gaining followers including attention to traditional western garb.
Mrs Mary Munckton an old time resident of Beaverhead county died Tuesday of last week in Los Angeles where she and her husband Frank Munckton had lived for several years The body returned to Dillon for a Saturday funeral at Brundage chapel with Rev J Thompson Baker of the Presbyterian church officiating Burial was in Mountain View cemetery She was born May 24 1879 in Luxembourg Germany came to America lived in Minnesota before moving to Montana and residing on a Horse Prairie ranch for about 40 years She is survived by her husband a son from a former marriage Martin Fisher of Crown Point Indiana a daughter Mrs George Johnson of Butte and several sisters in Minnesota
Report from Albert Erickson, State Highway Commission advertising director, shows 3 041 tourist cars checked at Lima port in first five weeks since June 15 opening. Erickson predicts over 200 000 cars may be checked for the season as Montana highways see rising tourism. Washington leads in visitors with 8 507 cars, followed by California, Canada, Minnesota and Oregon.
The English Bible story and The Bible in Guatemala will be shown with colored slides at the Presbyterian church tonight at 8 o clock. Everyone interested in how the Bible was translated into English is invited to attend.
James McCashin of the Veterans Welfare commission will be in Dillon Thursday morning at the office of the Montana State Employment Service and in Lima that afternoon and Friday morning.
A petition for dismissal in the state of Montana versus Robert Gransberry on a grand larceny charge was granted in district court by Judge Lyman H. Bennett. W G Gilbert Jr county attorney filed a new complaint on the same charge during the same session. The dismissal cites failure to bring the matter to trial within six months.
Allie Earl Hughes, 59, a longtime resident, collapsed and died from a heart attack near Dillon while returning from Butte. He was with Mrs. Alice Biery. coroner and sheriff investigated. Survived by three sisters in Minnesota, Washington, and California. Funeral planned Thursday at Brundage chapel with Dillon Elks and American Legion rites at Mountain View cemetery.
Sorrowing friends from Beaverhead county and nearby areas gathered in Dillon on Wednesday afternoon to pay final respects to Mathew W. Kau a respected ranchman who died Sunday at Barrett hospital. Services were at the Masonic temple with Rev. Robert N Johnstone officiating and Masonic rites at Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers named include Paul Temple Loren Davis Harris Opp Phillip Cottom S P Meade Lars Kalsta Chris Peterson and Clark D Evelin.
The Make It Yourself With Wool contest grants over 5000 in scholarships machines and fabric as Beav erhead County girls compete in coats dresses and suits divisions for junior and senior classes. Top prizes include fashion studies at Traphagen NY and Wool Bureau scholarships plus sewing machines and stock fabrics.
Dr. Sheldon E. Davis began his tour as district governor of Rotary International with an official visit to his home club at the Ambrus hotel dining room. He outlined Rotary aims, shared convention insights, and urged member input during his term as cavernorship ends. He described Rotary as a constructive force linking religion and fellowship to tangible community action.
All boys and girls in the county are urged to prepare entries for the Youth Fair on August 19 and 20. Elementary divisions cover primary intermediate and junior high. Entries due by noon August 18 in the display room under the grandstand. Judging starts at 1 p.m. with ribbons and cash prizes awarded.
Tickets for the historical pageant Traveling Treasure Trails are on sale at the Mathews store. The August 13 and 14 performances in Butte’s Naranche Memorial Stadium narrate Montana’s western growth from early settlers to Theodore Roosevelt’s 1903 visit.
Harold Burdette died at Barrett Hospital Thursday night after a brief illness. A West Virginia native, he moved here nine years ago and worked as a ranch hand on Fred and Sid Johnson ranches and in local garages. Surviving are his brother Ed Burdette of Wise River and two sisters Mrs. R R Seaman of West Virginia and Esther Smith of Lawrence, Kansas. The body was sent to Parkersburg, West Virginia for interment.
The No 30 night passenger wreck near Butte left engineer Ben F. Proctor of Lima with a crushed lower leg. He underwent surgery to remove the leg and was listed fair at St James hospital Tuesday night. Track and bridge repairs were completed by Tuesday afternoon as the line reopened.
Harmon Gelhaus died this afternoon at his Beav erhead county home after a long illness. He was 88, born June 10, 1861 in Iowa, and had lived in the county for 49 years.
Donald R. Smith, chairman of the transportation committee, requests car owners to assist in transporting members of Bove State on inspection trips to historic points during the session August 14 to 23. Contact Poindexter block.
Mr and Mrs George Heikkila return from an eastern tour with Heikkila as exalted ruler of Dillon lodge 1654 attending the National Elks convention July 10 14 in Cleveland Ohio They toured Washington DC and New York before visiting Chicago and Montana Elks convention in Bozeman July 22 24 The Great Falls lodge drum and bugle corps won first in regional competition.
George Grubb, killed in an automobile accident near Dell in August 1946, was reinterred Wednesday in the plot of the American Legion post. Veterans Administration aid and Beaverhead post of the American Legion assisted, with J McCashin and Commander Waldr Boger leading the transfer and burial.
Mrs. R. Dunkin of Box 253 contributes to the Don’t They column, sharing observations and commentary on community life and reader insights in the feature.
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