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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1941
Page
1
A collage of humorous observations and harsh quips on defense, politics, and culture. References range from a proposed Ye Olde Cinema Shoppe in Philadelphia to Hollywood gags about Bela Lugosi and Technicolor crime, ending with a quip about the Statue of Freedom.
Firefighters reported the Sheridan area blaze at California creek headwaters was under control after a Sunday start. About 85 personnel from Dillon Whitehall and Sheridan fought grass sage and fir on lower slopes, with four guardmen remaining for a few days. The fire likely started from a private land picnic.
The Norman college will shift to a semester system starting in September modeled on teacher training schools. The change removes one registration period, adds Easter vacation, and creates four nine week blocks for short term enrollments while preserving quarter credits for current students. September 1941 entrants will use semester credits. Short term students may enroll or withdraw on November 24 or April 7.
Farm Credit administrator appoints Husted to Beaverhead County Agricultural Defense board. Shovel axe and bucket regulations require campers and recreationists to carry tools for emergency fire fighting in Beaverhead National Forest starting Aug. 1. Supervisor Willey notes late invocation due to favorable season but warns drying slopes and sage brush fires pose rising hazards.
Bagdad Temple of the Shrine plans its annual picnic and barbecue for Southwestern Shrine clubs from Dillon Butte and Madison counties at Dillmont Park a week from Sunday Aug 17 The event features Bagdad Shrine band, a town parade possible, sports and novelty events and a noon and evening barbecue Lunch will be served and all Master Masons and wives are invited Working tools are requested from attendees Herman Peterson and committee members oversee plans with Butte Shriners contributing to the day formation
Owing to a large turnout at the Dillon Country club opening, the Dillon club golf tournament qualifying rounds were extended to next Sunday August 10. Tournament pairings will be announced next Monday according to sports committee chairman E. J. Donovan.
Mrs Gabrilla Mudd longtime Dillon resident died after a fall on stairs at her 930 South Washington street apartment. She was 80, born October 7 1860 in Springfield HL. Funeral set Friday at 2 p m at Brundage chapel with Rev L Belle Long officiating. Survived by three sons three sisters seventeen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Oliver Kurtz visiting Great Falls with son Norman and family.
Sheriff Paul Temple and Deputy Boyd Quick traveled to the Centennial 7-L to collect a beef donated by Ed Roe for a convention barbecue. They slept in the barn loft, rose at first light, and found the beef hung and ready, then loaded it and returned with it. Ed Roe confirmed it was recovered and in custody.
Commencement exercises at Normal College mark the graduation of the fourth division of the class of 1941 with thirteen degree graduates and fifteen diploma recipients. The event highlights 28 graduates, 22 of whom earned honor roll recognition for high academic performance.
Three youths J W McCracken George Bower ing and Phillip Bond trekked from Dillon on July 15 into Mussigbrod Lake forests and Storm Lake country. They climbed peaks camped beside lakes and observed wildlife with cameras and gear, returning July 26 after a rough adventurous trip filled with exploration and a day in Anaconda before再 heading home.
Beaverhead Post announces no meetings in July or August for summer recess. The next regular meeting in September will install officers, with Luther S. Smith succeeding Dr. F. M. Poindexter as commander. A banquet will precede the meeting, and the new term will launch a membership drive.
Butte Texaco captured the tourney pennant at Dillon’s two day invitational softball meet, beating Montana Power of Butte 5 to 1 in the final Sunday night. Anselmo Miners defeated Dillon Volunteer Fire Department 4 to 1 for third place, while Anaconda Carmel overwhelmed Winn’s 18 to 2 for fourth. The top five finishers were Butte Texaco, Montana Power, Anselmo Miners, Anaconda Carmels, and Dillon Volunteer Fire Department.
Ten Beaverhead county 4-H members participate in the North Montana state fair in Great Falls. Contestants include James and David Hartwig and Billie Harrison in agricultural judging, Anna Harrison and Janet Peterson in dairy foods, Viola Cantrell and Lois Martinell in home economics demos, and Margaret Streb in home economics judging. Seven calves are shown by Beaverhead clubs, with leaders listed. AC M Company absorbs all proposed increased operation expenses for the 1941-42 budget, keeping the levy steady despite higher taxable value.
Three choice Beaverhead beeves fattened on Big Hole and Centennial grasses hang in Chris Bay slaughter house refrigeration. Plans are complete for the Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers convention in Helena August 28 to 30. Gifts from Ed Roe, W B Gleed, and Herman Peterson honor the event as Jack Stinell and Johnnie Gillan review arrangements.
The Pilot Stars and Fan Stars, top Dillon softball league squads, were named by managers and fans respectively for a best of seven championship series starting August 11. Pilot Stars include Watkins Fairbanks Hignight Bill Davis Straugh Gibbons Tittle McMannis Temple Farrell Johnson Bradley Burgess Good Manlove. Fan Stars list McGovern Bayerd Campbell Olsen Chumrau Scully Monger Walters Ferko Larsen Vangdergift Davis Bassett. A feature game is planned next Sunday at the American Legion tri district picnic near Gough's Corner.
Eliel's and the Fire Department clash in a decisive city softball league final tonight with the series tied. The Firemen won 9 to 5 in Monday’s game, Eliel's answered with a 12 to 4 win yesterday, and Johnson held Eliel's to three hits before their late offense.
Mrs Maud L Beardslee wife of Carl Beardslee a Lima rancher and stockman died at their Lima home this morning She was 69 born August 5 1872 in Watervliet Michigan and had lived in Beaverhead county and Lima for 45 years Funeral arrangements will be announced
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