Pianist Miss Waldorf entertains Rotarians in Dillon
Miss Jane Waldorf of Dillon and Redondo Beach Calif entertained Rotarians with a recital Monday evening. Her program included Handel Gavotte and other classical pieces with brief introductions.
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1951
Page
13
Miss Jane Waldorf of Dillon and Redondo Beach Calif entertained Rotarians with a recital Monday evening. Her program included Handel Gavotte and other classical pieces with brief introductions.
The Rodeo Queen contestants will be introduced at 7 30 P M and prizes donated by local merchants await the top candidates. The crowning will occur at a city hall dance starting at 10 P M with attendants receiving awards. Don J Smith chairs the queen contest. A shortened Labor Day parade will follow, with prizes awarded on the depot lawn after the march. J W McCarthy leads parade planning.
A large Labor Day event features a parade at 11:00 a.m. with unit formations at 10:00. Divisions include girls and boys bicycles dog carts and doll buggies with prizes of 7.50 5.00 and 2.50. A 10 p.m. city hall dance with Walt Fetherly band and Zenith freezer prize highlight.
Lloyd Whipple VFW Post No 4163 will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight in the ICCF hall. Post Commander Harry Jensen urges all members to attend as several matters of business will be discussed.
Principal Martin Rahl announces Edward E. Patterson will teach English and social science at Beaverhead County High School next year. Patterson holds a master's degree from Montana State University, is married, and has no children.
Rev Arthur W Allen pastor of Dillon First Baptist Church announced his resignation to the congregation last Sunday morning to take effect in 30 days. He and his wife and family will move to Newcastle Wyoming where he will supervise the construction and assume the pastorate of a new Baptist church. Allen came to Dillon from Baker where he oversaw a new church project. He has been active in church and youth service circles and is a popular Beaverhead resident.
The Dillon Bowling Association elected officers at a Wednesday meeting. Harry Jensen was named president, Lou Larson vice president, Anthony Bramsman secretary treasurer, with Ed Townsend and Marshall Harvey as executive directors. An upcoming meeting at Lou Esta Lanes will decide on forming one or two men’s leagues and the season schedule will be set by Louis Schmittroth.
Dale R. Tash of Dillon, son of Mr and Mrs Dale Tash, received a master of arts degree with majors in history and political science at Montana State University Missoula during the summer session commencement Aug 16. A 1949 50 W M C E basketball captain and standout, he earned his degree from Western in 1950 and has continued his education since.
Dillon public schools will open for grades kindergarten through eight on Tuesday September 4 at 9 00 am Superintendent Laurence A Walker announced enrollment is expected near 550 with total around 600 Grade assignments will follow as reorganization is needed First graders include last year’s kindergartners and those turning six before October 15 New faculty include Madge Wilson John McGee and Wesner. nurse Clarabelle Bogut to serve jointly with the college. A faculty meeting is scheduled 8 00 am start day to set initial plans.
The first carload of hard winter wheat was loaded yesterday morning at the Dillon Feed & Seed Co. siding. Bud Johnson, a farmer from the beach area, consigned 121,000 pounds to Ogden. The wheat yielded 22 bushels per acre, weighed 60 pounds per bushel, and tested 14 percent protein.
Mr and Mrs Ernie Pewe and their children visited the ranch home of Mr and Mrs Er win Christensen in the Centennial valley. The two families enjoyed a trip through Yellowstone park and met Mr and Mrs Earl Mooney and Mr and Mrs J W McCarthy as other Dillon tourists in the park.
State Examiners board awarded bids totaling 166 338 for a Dillon auditorium as part of the Western Montana College of Education project. McKinnon-Decker Construction Co. won the general contract at 137 333. plumbing and heating by Frank J. Trunk at 17 470. electrical by C P Electric Co. for 11 538. Dillon’s share of the 5 000 000 university system fund is 212 500. Other bids ranged up to 175 000 for general construction and 13 000 for electrical. Work begins immediately and the one story building will include a basement wood shop and dressing facilities.
Miss Dorothy Viola Sallis daughter of W G Sallis of Chula Vista California and John Harry Coppin son of Mr and Mrs John Coppin were married Saturday afternoon August 11 in the First Baptist church in Chula Vista California Coppin a Beaverhead county high school graduate is serving with the U S Navy
The Frontier Players from Helena entertained guests at Diamond Bar Inn Jackson last Saturday. Under directors James and Doris Marshall, the amateur group staged a variety show and melodrama titled Desperate Desmond's Dastardly Deed or Wedded, But No Wife.
C J Hovren a local lumber dealer says Dillon and Beaverhead County building can proceed with new housing under Washington rulings. He notes adequate supply of critical materials though large homes face limits after September 30 and builders must economize on steel copper and avoid aluminum except certain parts.
A brief notice notes the Examiner keeps inventory pads and special ruled columnar sheets. It lists storage location and availability for staff use, signaling ongoing office supply management and restocking needs.
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