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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1951
Page
1
Preliminary Beaverhead county budget for 1951 52 to be studied by commissioners today. A four mill tax increase is proposed along with added levies to the general and poor funds. The budget totals 417 428 59 with a 40 mill tax expected to raise about 267 000, offset by receipts and cash balances.
Virginia City Lodge No. 390 invites Elks and their ladies to an annual fish fry this Sunday August 12. The event will be held at Alder Gulch near Virginia City the site of much Montana history and will draw hundreds from across the state.
Beaverhead Rodeo executive board outlined rodeo week plans including a street square dance queen contest board contest and ballroom dance on Saturday September 1. A children’s parade and grand prize for the Zenith home freezer were set for Sunday evening with a shorter parade on Saturday prior to Labor Day. Beards and non participants urged to register at chamber offices. Placards to advertise the event will be placed across a hundred mile area around Dillon.
The State Orphans' forts in Twin Bridges Montanahold hosts its second annual open house during the Madison County Fair August 17 to 19. Visitors may register for a guest badge at the main building and tour times are 9 to 11 am and 1 to 4 pm. On Sunday August 19 Gov. John W Bonner leads the 9 am and 10 am tours labeled Governors Day.
The Northern Rocky Mountain Ski Association executive board met at the Diamond Bar Inn in Jackson on Sunday August 5. Attendees included President T Lee McCracken Dillon Vice President Gene Saier Ennis Secretary William Downs Helena Treasurer Harry Reinig Helena Directors Bill Bry Ennis Walter Morris Missoula. Mrs Martyn Houseman Bozeman reported on the Highland Park Minnesota National Ski meeting. Plans were set for the fall meeting in Anaconda Montana October 6 7 hosted by the Anaconda Ski Club.
A large District 4 VFW gathering at Whitehall Sunday August 5 included Lloyd Whipple Post 4163 and its Auxiliary. Dillon members attended with officers and spouses, after a banquet featuring 4 H beef. Governor Bonner and Dept Commander Albert McGee spoke. Belgrade Post to host fall meeting.
Theodore F. McFadden, Dillon attorney, was named last week to the executive board of Western Montana College of Education by Governor Bonner. He succeeds Lambert Elie of Dillon. Other members include President Rush Jordan and George Melton of Dillon.
A special Go Western dance with Earl Farmer’s Orchestra is scheduled at the Elks club by Dillon Lodge No 1554 for the night of Saturday August 25. Admission will be by paid up membership card.
Governor Bonner proclaims August 14 1951 as V J Day in Montana. He urges meditation on American life and sacrifice and calls for stamping out Communism while defending the state and nation. Attest secretary of state notes seal and witness to the proclamation.
Funeral services for Llewellyn L. Callaway 83 will be held Thursday at 2 p m at the Consistory Shrine temple with the Montana Grand Lodge A F and A M conducting. Callaway former Montana Supreme Court chief justice and Madison county attorney and mayor, born December 15 1868 in Tuscola Illinois, rose from Virginia City to university study at Michigan, practiced in Michigan and Montana, and built a long career in Montana law and public service.
Richard F Burns, president of the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce, announces sponsorship of the annual rodeo by the chamber. Twenty five percent of net proceeds will fund a new city park and playground. Residents are urged to wear Western clothing August 10 through rodeo weekend to show community spirit.
Charles H. Grafft resigns from Stevensville post to join Beaverhead county high school as music instructor this fall. He holds a B A from Monmouth College and advanced music study at Nebraska Idaho and Utah. married with three children. trumpet principal, wife a pianist. seeking Dillon home.
Rose Anne Clemow daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Clemow of Jackson suffered a fractured leg Sunday when the horse she rode reared over backward. She was taken to Barrett hospital by her parents.
The Beaverhead County high school board of trustees completed a study of the curriculum and credit system and adopted a slight revision to raise educational standards. Graduation remains sixteen units or 32 credits with one unit per subject per year, and extra credits from activities count toward the requirement. Senior options include literature or journalism for English.
Governor John W. Bonner will be principal speaker at V F W Lloyd Whipple Post 4163 VJ Day services next Tuesday evening Aug 14. A banquet in his honor will follow at Lyon's Den. Parade from city hall starts 7:15 p.m. to south depot lawn with bands, guards, Scouts and veterans groups.
Alma Morse Gilbert, longtime Dillon matron and civic leader, died at St. Luke's hospital in Chicago on Aug. 6 after a brief illness. Born Oct. 10, 1889 in Dillon, she was active as social director of Alpha Phi at Illinois, and served as state president of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Montana Diocese. She was a charter member and first president of the Beaverhead American Legion Auxiliary and held numerous community roles.
SK-3 Robert J Cardinale arrives Monday afternoon aboard the USS Duncan of Destroyer Division 52 in the U S Pacific Fleet after nine months in Korean waters The log shows 72500 miles covered 5576 rounds of 38 caliber ammunition 10 engagements with shore batteries and participation in the evacuation of U N troops from Hamhung Ribbons include Korean service with one star Japanese occupation and other decorations A brief Honolulu stop preceded a telephone call to former Governor Poindexter
Miss Ann Carroll resigns from Beaverhead County High School and will enroll at Montana State University Missoula this fall as a business administration and accounting student. Prin M C Rahl says Mrs George Williss will assume office secretary duties and housing is sought for two instructors with families via interested parties.
Six Dillon members competed in the 26th Northwest Smallbore Rifle match at Missoula and Garden City ranges. Henry Hignight tied for first in No 1 and led No 6. Bud Cashmore excelled in Nos 3 4 and 7, Banks topped No 6 and was runner up in No 3, Sam Langdorf placed third in No 6. About 80 riflemen participated with Dillon totals showing strong scores across six events.
A brief hailstorm and cloudburst halted Sunday�s Dillon Merchants vs Helmville game after less than an inning. The Merchants will play a doubleheader next Sunday August 12 starting with Avon then the makeup Helmville game at Garrison later.
Mrs. Fern Schuyler seriously injured when her trained show horse reared and fell on her as she mounted. She was rushed to Barrett hospital in critical condition but reports say she spent a comfortable night and seems to be improving.
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