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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1952

Page

8

Jaycee Fish Derby Opens With Big Catches for Kids

Opening day drew several hundred youngsters at Blacktail creek near the Union Pacific depot as over 400 tagged trout stocked by the Jaycees drew prizes. Among top winners were Janet Carr and Ricky Herman, with many others earning rewards from local sponsors.

Billings Blacktail Creek Union Pacific Depot Jaycees Dillon Jimmy Kelly Frank Madden Janet Carr Russ Smith H. L. Sneed Ed Zink Pete Vic Westergard Ricky Herman George Harrison Mary Ann Proulx Lima Garage Fred Kamps Lima Variety Store Tom Schippen Safeway Stores Beaverhead Bar Supply Brewer-Mockel Billy Sanborn Toggery Barry Sauer Williams Feed & Mach Martin Malesich Dan Graffi Montana Motor Supply Monte Williamson J. C. Penney Co Eliels Richard Weaver the Toggery Barbara Britton College Motor Co Patsy Smith Husky Ed Olson Tom Vandegrift Deluxe Donut Kenneth Felker Jack’s Market Mike Delaney Dillon Creamery Randy Scott Earl] Williamson Dairy Janice Brown Montana Motor ‘Supply Bill Sweeney Gloria Bergeson Montana Auto Sales Helen Blomquist Warner Food Store Stamm Jewelers Jim Womack Husky Station Fred

August 1952 diploma list highlights Dillon students

Mrs. Olivia Patton and Ray Simon head the dedication and commencement section with forty six diplomas. Three Dillon students, George E. Koontz Matthew J. Orr and Ray Simon, join the August 1952 diploma group. Butte leads with eight graduates, Dillon second, Anaconda and Columbia Falls tied for third with three each. Forty seven cities represented including seven out of state. Candidates include four from Washington two from Minnesota and one from New York.

Olivia Patton Ray Simon Dillon George E. Koontz Matthew J. Orr Butte Anaconda Columbia Falls Washington Minnesota New York Nelle Phalen Benham Deer Lodge William A. Bog Hays Joyce Barbara Boehm Livingston Clinton D. Bruce Elaine Detray Bruce Ellen Fausett Burger Missoula Bonnie McCollum Burnett Alder Marvel Lavonne Carlson Hamilton Clarice H. Christenson Everett Anthony Cioppa Ticonderoga Elvina Quisley Cowan Albert Lea Margaret Elinor Devries Conrad Iola M. Dunn Scobby Hazel Dillo Vivian West Smith Lewistown Pansy Greenwood Sorensen Culbertson Rosella Stewart Stromberg Ovando Isabel Abbott Wilcox Ayaconpa Bernice Rudie Winter Ronny Alice Sheldon Zimmer Quyey

Anxious Antelope Applicants Must Wait Longer

Montana antelope permit hopefuls wait two to three weeks for final word from Fish and Game Chief Ovie Woolverton. The drawing on July 22 in Helena selected 18 000 winners from about 40 000 applications with reserve cards kept in case winners back out.

Montana Woolverton

Local fishing contest closes 1952 season with prize plan

Names of sponsors Kamps College Motors Roger Cleverly Andrus Barbershop Dave Bostwick Davis Texaco and Dick Brundage are listed along with a prize at the White Cafe. The Junior Chamber of Commerce will run the program through the 1952 fishing season end. Judges Edith Palmer Elmo Winn Gus Schroeder Charlie Price and Mrs Grace Hanson presided Saturday. Fish tagged after opening day will be logged at Dillon Police station city hall where prize certificates will be issued.

New Method Speeds Up Personal Check Processing

Woolverton explains a new method to verify more than 18,000 personal checks, aimed at speeding up applications. He says the approach is satisfactory so far, with issues arising mainly from rigidly following instructions.

Woolverton

Funeral Rites Held For Train Victim Stefanic

Requiem high mass was celebrated by the Rev. Timothy Clifford at St Rose Catholic Church for William B Stefanic, victim of an auto train crash south of Dillon on Aug 4. Rosary was recited at Brundage chapel. Pallbearers included Edward Swetich Mike Swetich Joe Stef anic Pete Stef anic Edward Rebich and James Rebich. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery.

Timothy Clifford St. Rose Catholic Church William B. Stefanic Dillon Brundage Chapel Edward Mike Swetich Joe Pete Stefanic James Rebich Mountain View

Rites Thursday For William Hayes Blacksmith of the County

Funeral services for William T. Hayes an early day blacksmith of the county were held Thursday afternoon at Brundage chapel with Rev. E. W. Goodrick of the First Baptist church officiating. Interment followed in Mountain View cemetery with pallbearers Dick Hansen Elmear Hayes Ray Nelson Floyd Bell Andy Hayes and Carroll Barnett.

William T. Hayes Brundage Chapel E. W. Goodrick First Baptist Church Mountain View Cemetery Dick Hansen Elmear Hayes Ray Nelson Floyd Bell Andy Hayes Carroll Barnett

Emericks Move to Berkeley for Medical Treatment

Mr and Mrs B W Emerick departed last week for Berkeley California where Mr Emerick will continue medical treatment.

B. W. Emerick Berkeley Calif Mr. Emerick

Degrees Granted by State Board of Education Authority

The State Board of Education authorizes all University units to grant degrees and diplomas.

State Board of Education

Graduates List from Montana State Teachers College 1952

The August 15 1952 graduation honors a large class with Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and majors including English English music education social studies and general science. Numerous students from Butte Dillon Missoula and Helena appear with many minors listed.

Catherine Geraldine Anderson Butte Betty Lou Austreng LiLy Beckley Klein Dwight Armelle Billedeaux Browning Raymond QO. Bracy Troy Francis Thomas Burns Park City Ramona Simon Burns Maymie Wickland Caldwell Anthony Cioppa Ticonderoga New York Kermit C. Cole Missoula Robert C. Erickson Corvallis Vera Strandberg Johnson Columbia Falls Walfred C. Koski BLUE Isabell Doyle Lasich Dillon A. Leonard Lindgren Anaconda Margaret Mary Lowney Dorothy Bertrand McCormick Havre Amy Pappock McKenna Marion E. Malvin Vernon Center Minnesota Stanley Marich Thompson Falls William E. Moir Mount Vernon Washington Arline Faley Mosier Townsend Edith Hansen Palmer Olivia Forster Patton Evelyn Palmrose Malta Raymond A. Simon Clifford D. Simpson Marie Gaffney Vandegrift Medicine Lake Isabel Abbott Wilcox

Burwell Receives Army Air Force Service Discharge

Mr and Mrs Frank Burwell arrived in Dillon to begin their home. He has received a discharge after three years and ten months of service with the Army Air Force. He was stationed with the 93rd Bombing Wing at an California base for several months. Mrs Burwell is the former Pargon T Edwards of Fresno California.

Frank Burwell Dillon Burwell Army Air Force 93Rd Castle AF California Pargion T. Edwards Fresno Calif

Mrs. Zella Flores Attends National Delta Kappa Gamma

Montana state president and delegate Mrs. Zella Flores will represent Montana at the national Delta Kappa Gamma convention in Chicago. She departs Butte by plane on Thursday for the Friday and Saturday events.

Zella Flores Chicago Delta Kappa Gamma Society

Card of thanks for loss of William B Stefanie

The Stefanic family thanks friends for kindness during their bereavement for William B Stefanie. They appreciate spiritual bouquets and floral tributes and thank Father Clifford and the pallbearers. Mrs. Mary Stefanic and family.

Willian B. Stefanie Clifford Mary Stefanic

Community Notes Visited North West States And Local Events

A series of short notices from Dillon notes travel and visits by residents. Family groups including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Schwartz and grandson Andy Dyka vacation along the Pacific coast after attending the Northern Montana fair in Great Falls last week. Others visit Dillon from Spokane and St. Paul or return home from Long Beach and Hawaii. Local birthdays and family trips are mentioned along with a wedding and medical plans at Butte.

Raymond Schwartz Andy Dyka Pacific Coast States Montana Great Falls Golda Wesella Hayfork Calif Mabel Dumke Oshkosh Wisc Sam Freeman Wesella Dillon Norman Cantrell Spokane Wash Cantrell L. W. McCauley St. Paul Long Beach Harold Warner Tom Pyeatt Arcadia Carol Bay Glendale Pyeatt Carol Chris Bay Alfred Bay Augusta Bay Elmo Winn Butte Frank Hayes Mike Proulx Hayes

Mockel's Firm Rebrands After Partner Dissolution

The Brewer Mockel Co. farm implement dealers at 100 North Idaho street Dillon changes name to Mockel's due to partnership dissolution caused by Bob Brewer’s illness. Clifford Mockel will continue the business operation.

Brewer- Mockel Co North Idaho Street Dillon Mockel’s Bob Brewer Clifford Mockel

Telephone Block Sale to Wm. Gleed

Mr and Mrs Chester Hale announce the sale of the Telephone block on South Montana street to William Gleed a retired ranchman They plan to move soon to St Petersburg Florida for the fall and winter months.

Chester Hale Montana Street William Gleed Hale Emrys White The White Investment Co St. Petersburg Fla

Youthful Victim of Accident Buried in Butte

Robin Norris four year old son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Norris of this city was laid to rest after a hit and run driver incident Tuesday. Rites of the LDS church were conducted by Presiding Bishop T W Sargent at the Brundage chapel with pallbearers Don Smith Paul Boetticher Ernest Nygren and J Weldon Payne.

Robin Norris Lawrence Norris Butte Mountain View Cemetery T. W. Sargent Brundage Chapel Don Smith Paul Boetticher Ernest Nygren J. Weldon Payne

Sunday schedule at First Presbyterian Church

H. Warren Kunkel will lead services at 9 45 a m Sunday with Sunday school at 11 am and a worship sermon titled Walking in Faith.

First ‘Presbyterian Church H. Warren Kunkel

Inventory Pads and Titled Sheets at the Examiner

Photo shows warehouse-like space where inventory pads and titled columnar sheets are being organized at the Examiner office. Workers sort stacks for filing and archival use, indicating routine record keeping and inventory management.

Final Budget Adopted by City Council for 1952 53

The city council adopted a budget of 46 686 71 for the fiscal year July 1952 to June 30 1953 at a special meeting. An assessment of 38 mills is levied unchanged from the prior year. The budget allocates General 18 mills 22 114 76 Street and Alley 10 mills 12 285 98 Library 3 mills 3 685 79 Cemetery 4 mills 4 914 39 and Park and Playgrounds 3 mills with the stated totals for each fund.

Mrs. Rodgers Visits Family in Bozeman and Here

Mrs. H. G. Rodgers, now living in ja, has been visiting relatives and friends in Bozeman and in town.

H. G. Rodgers Bozeman

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GAL Angler Jaycee Kids Fish Derby Rush Jordan Fis John W. Bonner William Hayes F. H. Petro Clarence Popham Roger Baldwin Emmet J. Riley Mary M. Condon G. A. Bosley George N. Lund W. E. Cowan Horace Dwyer Arnold H. Olsen Mildred Rowe Axtell Sheridan June Hawley Baze Stevensville Miss Mary Condon Montana Power Company Wm. Gleed Hazelbaker Insurance Agency Dillon, Mont Allied van Line Butte-Dillon
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