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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1954
Page
5
Monte Melton, a young man, left a strong imprint on his community through cheerfulness, industry, and dedication to church and civic life. Despite Addison's Disease, he faced each day with courage, continuing to serve at St. James Church and in volunteer work, inspiring others with his quiet faith and resilience.
A large turnout of county Republicans crowded the Andrus hotel dining room last Saturday for a luncheon honoring Gilbert Rodl of Washington DC, field representative of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Missoula candidate Winfield E Page and fellow speakers reviewed national and state politics and urged strong party activity to secure Republican victories in November. turnout exceeded expectations signaling healthy party interest in Beaverhead County with George Gleed and several county figures among those introduced and briefing comments by Mrs Gilbert and others.
Mrs Carrie Peterson of Lima and Ruth Harkness with Diana McNinch visited Bernard Whitworth at Sheep creek. Higgins and Ed Whitworth plan a California move. Detton and Detton families toured to Idaho Falls and Pocatello for medical care. Bernard Whitworth homesconvalescence in Dillon. Many locals attended picnics, birthdays, and a water meeting at the Dell Community hall.
James McCashin, service officer for the state veterans welfare commission, visits Dillon every Thursday and is based at the Montana state employment service. He offers free help to veterans on pensions, insurance, employment, vocational rehabilitation, education and other veteran benefits.
Mrs. Sagunsky led eight Madison county women at a luncheon spanning Lima and Big Hole Basin communities. She is married to the unopposed state senate candidate for Madison county while Mr. Sagunsky serves as the retiring state representative from Madison.
A nonsectarian service at Bannack next Sunday showcases community cooperation. An heirloom organ loaned by the Featherlys travels from Eliel's, chairs provided by Western Montana College of Education, a pulpit donated by the Baptist church, and flowers arranged by Mrs. Bierrum.
In Beaverhead County Montana Harold L Peterson sues The State of Montana for divorce. Defendant must answer within twenty days or risk default judgment. Filed July 27 1954. Court seal and attorney Leonard Schulz Dillon Montana. Also notice to creditors of Ara Gravely deceased four month claims period to Gilbert law offices Dillon Montana administrator Henry T Gravely. Dated August 9 1954.
The 1953-54 catalog supplement is at the printer with new calendar, courses and a student union fee. A state board entertainment and a home economics style show accompany a list of participating students.
An exhibit of summer art by Mrs Mary B Emenck and Mr Andrew Hofmeister is scheduled for Monday August 16 from 3 to 5 pm and 1 to 9 pm and Tuesday August 17 from 7 to 7 45 pm. The display features water color oils chalk designs and crafts with an attendant on duty to answer questions.
Music students of Professors Ralph McFadden and Brinton Jackson present a college recital at 8 30 Thursday evening in the college auditorium. Piano participants include James McGrath Butte Ray Sumon Dillon Dolores Galloway Tacoma Wallin Butte Mary Riggins Butte and Agnes Tenneson East Helena. Vocal pupils feature Elizabeth McFadden Dillon Ray Simon and Helen Vegter Manhattan.
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