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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1946

Page

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TWO HURT IN AUTO WRECK NEAR MONICA

Mrs W J Davies of Oakland and Mrs John Querio of Berkeley were admitted to Barrett hospital after a morning crash two miles north of Monida. Doctors said injuries were not serious. husbands had minor injuries. The car skidded and overturned, with the right side damaged and glass broken before it was moved to Dillon.

W. J. Davies Oakland Calif John Querio Berkeley Barrett Hospital Monida Dillon Robert Bell

Job Openings Cover Wide Range in Dillon Area

George R Baker of the local USES office says openings span many occupations and extend to Montana and surrounding states. The office coordinates housing, interstate clearances, and referrals, with 84 workers referred to non agricultural jobs last month and 69 placements.

Dillon George R Baker Montana T. C. Fairbank Baker

Observance Postponed by Beaverhead DAR Officials

The annual Lewis and Clark anniversary observance, scheduled yesterday, has been postponed to a later date by officers of the Beaverhead chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Beaverhead Daughters of the American Revolution

Mrs Francis Mooney Released From Barrett Hospital

Mrs Francis Mooney injured in a fall at her home was released from Barrett hospital today.

Francis Mooney Barrett Hospital

Dillon Eagles set first bicnic date in park

Dillon Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles announced Sunday, Sept. 15 as the date of its first annual bicnic with a dance the night before. Committee members are Jack McLaren, Jack Thiel, and Buddy Dodd. Beaverhead county high school opens Sept. 14 with 200 students expected. Don Faris joins as new coach and history instructor.

Dillon Aerie Order of Eagles F. C. Kirby Jack McLaren Jack Thiel Buddy Dodd Eagles Park Beaverhead County Prin. Johnson Don Faris Montana State College State University Thompson Falls Cut Bank Lewiston Idaho Boise Montana Jules Wenger George Pettit Dillon Christine Opp

Former Army Officer Club Speaker Recalls European War Years

Howard Morse Jr a recently discharged Dillon Army officer spoke at the Dillon Rotary Club dinner recounting combat in France Germany and Czecho Slovakia. He praised European language learning and noted Swiss neutrality high living standards and universal military service. He described postwar zones in Germany and prosperity in the French Riviera amid black market activity.

Howard Morse, Jr Dillon Dillon Rotary Club France Germany Czecho- Slovakia Switzerland Abe Eaker Europe Riviere Morse Beaverhead County Normal College Law School Stanford University John Brick) Breeden Montana State College Montana State Normal Beaverhead High School W. J. Bierrum

Rains End Beaverhead Harvest Delays Over Weekend

Frequent rains halted harvesting across Beaverhead county over the weekend delaying hay and field crops. Ranchers expect to finish by mid September with a second alfalfa cutting to follow. Potato digging is set to start mid September on Irvine and Cottom properties near Dillon.

Beaverhead County Irvine Cottom Dillon Mgr Bernard R. Williams Irvine and Cottom Mr. Williams Sa

Illegal sale of drugs leads to brief jail term

Charles Wirtch a 44 year old transient musician was fined 50 dollars and sentenced to 60 days in county jail after arraignment for unlawful sale of drugs. He was arrested Friday night by City Policemen Dan Mooney and Jack Knight shortly after arriving by bus. Charley Feurer 30 was arrested Sunday night and held on a grand larceny investigation. Feurer allegedly entered a bunkhouse on the Ed Rebich ranch near Dillon and stole a gold watch a belt with silver buckle and some cash. Sheriff Claude Lay said Feurer admitted the theft and said he sold the items to a transient. Frank Kelling 52 a laborer was arrested Saturday for allegedly giving intoxicating liquor to a minor.

Charles Wirtch Justice of the Peace George E. Baker Wirthh Dan Mooney Jack Knight Charley Feurer Mooney Feurer Ed Rebich Dillon Claude Lay Frank Kelling Lay M. G. Ramsey

Legion Officer Greets National Head on Montana Park Tour

Sen George M Gosman a past department commander and national executive committeeman of the American Legion from Montana was part of a Montana Legion officer party that guided John Stelle national commander and his party on a Yellowstone park tour last weekend. Commander Stelle Illinois arrived in Livingston Thursday night in a plane piloted by Roscoe Turner and the group then toured the park in a bus chartered by Livingston Legionnaire Joe Jaffe. Stelle, visiting Montana for the first time, urged Gosman to invite him back for a longer stay.

George M. Gosman American ‘Legion Montana Montana Legion John Stelle Yellowstone Park Stelle Ilinois Livingston Roscoe Turner Park Joe Jaffe Sen. Gosman

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jones Return to Kingman Arizona

Mr and Mrs Ray D Jones and daughter Evelyn arrived back in Kingman Arizona after a two weeks visit with relatives and friends in Dillon Wisdom and Jackson Mrs Jones formerly Miss Ruth Wenger returned home with her husband and child.

Ray D. Jones Evelyn Kingman Ariz Dillon, Wisdom and Jackson

Stahl Family Visits then Plans Salmon Idaho Trip

Mr and Mrs Edgar Stahl and family of San Francisco California spent several days visiting Mr and Mrs Louis Stahl. They will depart Thursday and visit relatives in Salmon Idaho before returning home.

Edgar Stahl San Francisco Calif Louis Stahl Salmon Idaho

Prominent Surgeon Dr Joseph Tyree Dies at 65 in Salt Lake City

Dr Joseph Edgar Tyree 65 longtime orthopedic surgeon and founder of the Salt Lake clinic died Wednesday at 9 30 p m at his home 105 E South Temple after a heart attack Born August 25 1880 in Lynchburg Virginia he graduated from the University of Oregon and earned his MD from the University of Chicago in 1907 He practiced in Salt Lake City since 1910 and served as a WWI major He leaves a widow Wilhelmina and a son Joseph T Tyree plus four sisters and his mother The funeral was not to be held nor flowers sent.

Joseph Edgar Tyree Beaverhead County Salt Lake City Asa Willard Missoula Dillon Tyree Salt Lake Tribune Intermountain West Salt Lake E. South Temple Salt Lake Clinic L.D.S. Hospital Lynchburg Orpha Wilson Tyree University of Oregon University of Chicago Union Worthington A. L. Castleman Utah Copper Co Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Omega Alpha American College of Surgeons American Board of Surgery University Club Salt Lake Country Club Wilhelmina Closs Los Angeles Joseph T. Tyree Altadena Calif George G. Bywater Arthur E. Moreton A. L. Moreton William H. Wadsworth

Wedding Permits Issued By Clerk In Week

Marriage licenses issued by Clerk Norman Giles this past week include couples from Dillon Lima Pinedale Idaho Falls and San Pablo with ages ranging from 18 to 39. Notable pairs are B L Chism and Hazel Radwell both 29 from Dillon and 31 year old Joseph Eli Greenway with 26 year old Carol Williams from Pinedale.

Norman Giles B. L. Chism Hazel Radwell Dillon Lewis Hoadley Ethel Gee Cherry Lima Joseph Eli Greenway Carol Williams Pinedale Wyo Raymond Pounds Pocatello Jeanne Charlesworth Idaho Falls N. D. Strom Iris McSnelly James Aaron Hay San Pablo Calif Daisy Hill

Paratrooper Albert Swetish Ties to Dillon roots in postwar service

Pvt. Albert Swetish, 20, of Dillon Montana, a member of the 11th Airborne Division, has joined the 457th Parachute Field Artillery battalion in northern Japan. Inducted at Fort Douglas in April 1945, he trained at Fort Bragg and Fort Benning, qualified as a paratrooper in March 1946, and plans to return to farming after discharge. He is the son of Mrs. Amanda Swetish of Dillon. Other brief notes list discharges and registrations for Don C. Mulkey, Nick Pojorely, and Walter Bruce Grimes of Dillon and Jackson.

Eighth Army Japan Albert Swetish Dillon Montana 11Th Airborne Division 457Th Parachute Field Artillery Swetish Fort Douglas Utah Fort Bragg N. C Fort Benning 457Th Battalion Amanda Swetish

Big Dipper Opens at New Bannack Street Location

The Big Dipper will open Friday at noon at its new Bannack street site in Dillon. Owner Johnny Wagner says the modern, all new facility features booths and a counter serving 22 at once, with Wagner continuing to make his own ice cream for fast service and quality. Patrons who pre viewed the parlor praised its design for a discriminating trade.

Dillon Bannack Street Johnny Wagner

Gosman Forecasts Strong GOP Outlook Ahead of Campaign

Senator George M. Gosman, Montana GOP state chairman, left for Helena to set up a state headquarters and launch campaign preparations. He expects a fall operation begin soon after Labor Day with a secretary to be announced shortly. Barney Rankin, GOP congressional candidate, will attend the Dillon Rodeo as part of Gosman office outreach.

George M. Gosman Helena G.O.P Laboray State Committee Gosman Barney Rankin Dillon Rankin Beaverhead Sen. Gosman

Veterans Administration Q and A on benefits for widows and policies

Weekly veterans questions column explains eligibility and specifics. Topics cover file claims by stepmothers, NSLI conversion after one year, Public Law 16 versus 346 limitations, widow pension increases for minor children, and the NSLI Fund structure with government trustee role.

National Service National Service Life Insurance Fund National Service Life Insurance Mutual Insurance U. S. Treasury

Notable Dillon Visit by Stam Family

Dr. R. Z. Stam and son Richard of Chinook visit Mrs. B Risley and Mrs. J W Stam in Dillon, meeting Stam family kin including Dr Stam’s sister and mother during the trip.

R. Z. Stam Richard Chinook

Dillon Rodeo Set to Impress as Big Show Returns in Beaverhead

Beaverhead county braces for its premier event the Dillon Rodeo with manager Claude Lay calling it the best show yet entrants include top rodeo performers from across the country. expect bronc busting bull dogging calf roping and bareback riding with tough stock from H R Peterson and other outfits. events run Sunday and Monday with finals for cutting horses on Monday and special acts including Howard Essex with a Brahma bull and Don ONeill with twin Pinto horses.

Beaverhead County Dillon Claude Lay Beaverhead Montana Lay Fairgrounds H. R. Peterson Beaverhead Rodeo Association Melton Insurance Agency South Montana Street Madison Silver Bow County Howard Essex Don O'Neill Idaho Ed Buck Butte

Dillon Rodeo Parade Promises Spectacular Annual Show

The annual Dillon parade will feature more divisions and a noon start next Tuesday. Parade marshal V McCarthy coordinated assistants and divisions with assembly for participants at 10 45 and last awards by 11 45. The parade travels north on Pacific Glendale Idaho Helena Montana to Beaverhead Lumber, then disbands at Beaverhead Lumber Co. corner.

Dillon V. McCarthy Achitch South Pacific Street Pacific Glendale Idaho Helena Montana Beaverhead Lumber Company

Club Royal Set To Open Saturday Night Near City

Dillon prepares for the debut of Club Royal on Highway 91 a mile and a quarter north of town. Owners Ken Downing and Dusty Rhodes announce a rustic, beauty focused resort with a unique rock fireplace. Lida Mann, ex DeLuxe Coffee shop manager, will oversee dinners as dining and dancing occur nightly.

Highway 91 Dillon Betty Lou W. K. Malicote Salt Lake City Bernice Sargent Vox Club Royal Ken Downing Dusty Rhodes Lida Mann

Dillon Bowling Center Opens For Big Season

The Dillon Bowling Center reopens with proprietor Louis Schmittroth and his wife overseeing a new refreshment counter. Alleys operate after noon and into the evening starting at 2 00 pm. Local bowlers praise summer improvements and report busy open hours since last week.

Dillon Louis Schmittroth Schmittroth

G I Terminal Leave Pay Forms Now Available At Post Office

Postmaster Harry Andrus announces that terminal leave pay application forms are available at the post office. Ex service men must bring discharge papers for photostating to accompany the blanks. Papers or copies must be in Clerk C W Buckingham's office by Wednesday afternoon for Thursday photostating.

G. I Harry Andrus C. W. Buckingham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monica California Dillmont Park Army Officer Club Rotary Dancing Star Legion Early Head High School Don C. Mulkey Nick Pojorely Walter Bruce Grimes Veterans Administration N. E. Cor Main and Park Sts Dillon Bowling Center G.I
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