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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1942
Page
4
Local items report Gilbert Dodgson's Reno wedding to Marie Rasmussen with Navy ties and a four day leave, plus numerous visits, travel, births, anniversaries, and social gatherings among Wise River residents and families across Melrose Butte and Dillon.
Precautions shield Montana livestock industry if price ceilings are adopted as Secretary Wickard backs controls to curb inflation. Wheat and meat production set to rise in 1942, with 9 percent above 1941 and 25 percent over 1935 39 average, despite potential domestic shortages from high export demand. Local social notes follow with visits and a Sunday picnic at Alder Creek.
Trustees announce the appointment of Miss Esther Adelaide Oehring to the vacancy created by Mrs. Helen R. Paul’s resignation for a higher paid position in Minnesota. Oehring is a Iowa State Teachers College graduate with an M A from the University of Chicago and several years of teaching experience, with specialized musical talent.
Mrs Pat Smith hosted a local bridge club at her ranch near Melrose with two tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs John Macliver first and Mrs Violet McCauley second. The note lists numerous Melrose residents and area travel for business, hospital visits, and social trips during the week.
Jackson L P Hoyrup leaves for the Masonic and Star state meeting in Helena. Dillon visitors include Mrs. Joseph Schindler and daughter Mrs. Wesley Skeeters. Several families from Butte, Jackson, and nearby towns picnic, fish, and tour. Royal Neighbor meetings, school repairs, and church services noted amid travel and social visits.
Grace Knox of Dillon appears on a short honor list of nine as the only freshman for the summer term. She is completing her first year of college work and earned recognition among honor students.
A son was born Aug 18 at Murray hospital in Butte to Mr and Mrs Orville Sparrow with mother and baby doing well. Local families attended Grand Chapter events in Helena and visits to Butte and Elkhorn Springs, plus two grass fires reported Sunday with little damage.
Charles Edward Nyhart a well known Reichle rancher is recuperating from a severe leg injury suffered in a haying accident on the WD Spehar ranch on July 24. He is receiving medical treatment in Dillon.
Mr and Mrs Evans Burrell welcomed a boy at the acrete hospital last Wednesday August 19. Mr and Mrs William McFadden celebrated a baby girl born Saturday August 22. Mr and Mrs George Charles reported a girl born Monday August 24. Miss Annette Johnson of Belt joined Barrett hospital staff as nurse and is a graduate of Deaconess Hospital Great Falls. Carl John Schwab is recovering from a tonsillectomy.
The State of Montana summons The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company and others to answer a complaint to determine ownership and quiet title to two $1000 general mortgage gold coupon bonds dated December 12, 1895 and due October 1, 1995. Bonds are registered to Michael Lukanitsch or Anna Lukanitsch. Court date notice issued August 13, 1942. Dillon attorney J E Kelly represents plaintiff.
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