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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1943
Page
1
Postmaster Harry Andrus reports parcels for prisoners of war and civilian internees in the Philippines or Far East should be mailed immediately. Local selective service classifications list 1-C and 1-A men, while others receive updates on training, promotions, and furloughs from Dillon and nearby bases.
High and grade schools begin on Tuesday September 7 with pupils returning to last year’s rooms for new class assignments except third graders who assemble at Bagley building. The schedule runs 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:10 to 3:50 with junior high departmented tones and new courses in domestic science for seventh and eighth graders.
Dillon's first shipment of synthetic rubber tires arrived at Davis Motors. Four-ply tires compare favorably with pre war tires and General Tire reports they stand up to driving as well as natural rubber at typical speeds. Early results show good shape after high mileages, with six tires on hand and more expected.
Kiwanis last night defeated the Elks 19 to 11 to clinch the city championship in a high school boys meet. The Spitfires beat the Spurs 18 to 13 while the Waves rolled over the Spars 26 to 21.
Anaconda authorities arrested Isaac M. Willett on forgery charges after Beaverhead County sheriffs detained him and Undersheriff Lay delivered him to Anaconda law enforcers. Willett, alias Fred White, had finished a state penitentiary term in July and is known for writing bad checks.
Sydonia A Houlbjerg, a Dillon high school sophomore, died Thursday at Barrett hospital after a brief illness. Her father Soren J Houlbjerg, who had moved to Seattle, was with her. She had lived in Dillon since age nine, attended local schools, and was active in the Baptist church and Royal Neighbors. She is survived by her parents, two brothers Soren Jr and Charles, three sisters Ida Lavora and Mrs J N Jones, and several nephews and nieces. Burial followed at Mountain View with services at Brundage chapel.
District Governor M C Mike Gallagher of Billings spoke to the Dillon Rotary Club during an official visit. He outlined Rotary challenges for the era, stressed service and independence, and noted ongoing community work. Mrs Vera Hazel and Ralph McFadden sang Mountain and In Luxembourg Gardens. Joe White chaired. guests included C O Stevens Mrs Ralph McFadden and Cpl Gordon Berry.
The local selective service board announced the September contingent. Bert Orr Jr volunteer Dillon Jesse Leon Lamey James Evolution rlow Dillon Davis Bryant Stratford Dillon Wilson Bond Hignight Seattle Paul Harold Schulz Denver transfers report September 1 for instructions then go to Butte for exams and induction. Last night several left for Fort Douglas: William Fleming Robert Peterson Milton Conn Allen Hubard Lester Shannon.
Beaverhead's Go Western celebration peaks Labor Day at 12:30 with a large all-county parade from Normal College through the business and residential districts. Prize money totals 300 dollars with 75 for floats and 105 for cowboys and cowgirls, plus 25 for vehicle categories and 55 for children’s sections. Over 17 prizes are planned for the children’s division, and special seating for rodeo seats costs 18.75 each with war bond allocations and bond sales at local banks. The amateur calf roping trophy adds to the program, with winners donating the cup annually.
Members of the September contingent will be entertained by the Citizens' committee at rodeo and dances on Sept 5 and 6. Funds will buy tickets. The committee is sending packages to Beaverhead servicemen not previously entertained and requests word of any overlooked service members to be sent to the Examiner, the Tribune, or a committee member.
Mrs. Ted Oliver, former Dillon resident now in San Francisco, completes training and will be appointed supervisor of the nursery at the French hospital there. She graduated last May from the hospital's regular course and has been in rotary training for weeks.
Friends in Dillon mourn the sudden death of Harry B. Baumberger a retired local freight station agent. He died Tuesday in Santa Monica while working in defense industry after transferring from the St Anthony office and spending nearly 20 years in Dillon. Interment was held at Inglewood California last Friday afternoon.
Aug 21 Theodore McGahan of Idaho Falls to Margareta Swar brick of Idaho Falls were married here. Aug 23 Denver H Dodd of Menan to Frieda North of Rigby. Aug 24 Russell Williams to Sylvia Rauwerda of Grand Rapids Michigan announced as licenses issued.
Beaverhead County High School announces registration for the fall term on Tuesday September 7 at 9:00 with classes starting Wednesday at 9:00. The 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 schedule will be observed and D L Johnson principal lists the faculty including Bierrum Valparaiso University and Cross Montana State University.
Staff Sgt. Tom Ames of the Army Air Corps is awarded the Oak Leaf Cluster, the equivalent of the Distinguished Flying Cross, after earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal previously. At 22, he has 300 flying hours, 22 bombing missions over Naples Mesina Palermo and Axis shipping lanes, and credits for destroying two enemy planes from a turret. He is stationed at Gowen Field Idaho as a radio instructor and returned to the United States last May.
Beaverhead county children eligible for tonsil and eye clinic at Barrett hospital with Dr L G Barrett. Clinic held in Lima last Saturday. Reservations via Dr W Hyphan Dillon or Dr Stephan. Special rates include tonsurec $30 eye refractions with glasses $15 and refrag without glasses $5. Financial aid arrangements available.
A wild scene near Miller's cabin ends with a bull moose attacking a team of horses then pursuing the occupants to the cabin door. Miller uses two pitchforks to drive off the enraged, antlered animal which then departs without further harm.
The local community kitchen reports operations begun 20 days ago and has canned over 2500 No 2 cans of produce. Supervisor and instructor roles are noted with vegetable totals at 80 this week and meat canning expected to begin under Mr Evens supervision.
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