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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1952

Page

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Three Act Fantasy Presented at Western Montana College

Robert E McEnroe’s delightfully old fashioned three act fantasy The Silver Whistle will be staged December 9 at 815 pm in the Western Montana College auditorium under Joe Ryburn. Harley Iverson plays a romantic rogue visiting a home for the elderly where a romance with the attendant unfolds. The cast includes Betty Menard Richard Willis Richard Lee and others with Del Greenfield as stage manager and Charline Martin assisting.

Robert E McEnroes Joe Ryburn Western Montana College Harley Iverson Rome Betty Menard Richard Willis Buddy Richard Lee Charles Burns Christine Long Dorothy Kneeland del Greenfield Betty Smith Esther Palette Gary Carson Dan Derhle Larry Shimmin Robert Cardinale Hollis Coon Mary Jo Maxwell Lorraine Bozlee Charline Martin

Western Montana Gears For Title After 110 Point Win

Western Montana College charges into the 1952-53 season on a strong note after a 110 to 39 victory over the Amaconda All-Star last week. Coach Bill Straugh, a Western alumnus and longtime mentor, seeks a fourth Montana Collegiate basketball crown in nine years. Assistant Dale Tash, a 1950 graduate and 1951 master’s recipient, shares duties as the squad aims to dominate both conference and non conference foes this season.

Western Morntana College Amaconda Abilene Tex NAIB Straugh Montana State University Task Dale Tash Western College Western Tash al Tam The State University Wester Seasor Butto Ned Western Montana

Archery Club Organized in Dillon Names Officers

The Beaverhead Bowmen archery club formed in Dillon at the Williams Feed and Machinery wool warehouse. Bob Harrison elected president Bull Harrison secretary treasurer. The next meeting is Wednesday evening December 10 at 8 pm at the warehouse. The club has 17 members and plans a turkey shoot on December 21 at the warehouse.

Beaverhead Bowmen Williams Feed and Machinery Dillon Williams Company Bob Harrison Bull Harrison

Christmas shopping event boosts local trades

In a get acquainted spirit the trading area extends into the city for a Christmas season kickoff. Merchants and automobile dealers participate with specials and prizes funded by wholesalers. Prize winners must be present to receive benefits as noted by sponsors.

Farm Bureau Social Friday at Riverside IOOF Hall

Riverside Farm Bureau will host a public social after its business meeting Friday evening December 5 at the IOOF hall. Proceeds benefit Riverside School with cards auctions games and music plus children’s movies. Prizes include farm foods and a most LuLs Landing donation prize. donations may be arranged by calling Mrs Elia Laden or Mrs Agnes Deputy. potluck lunch closes the event.

Riverside Farm Bureau Ioof Hall Riverside School Farm Bureau Elia Laden Agnes Cccummitstvee Arnold Benson I. B. “Shorty” Jensen Carl Bolick John A. Laden Norman Downing John Rebish

One in Six Got Game During Hunting Season

The Montana State fish and game department reports that about one in six hunters using 20 western and southwestern checking Stations bagged game in the 1952 season. Of 36 48 hunters at these stations 39 98 animals were taken while 20 322 hunters had no game. Few hunters took more than one animal. The department plans postal card surveys of big game license holders to learn more details and asks recipients to respond promptly.

State Fish and Game Department Montana Divide Dillon

Husband of Former Dillion Girl Dies at Cut Bank

Ralph W. Carl 48 husband of the former Della May Osborne died Saturday at Cut Bank after a heart ailment. Funeral services were held Monday. The couple had three children Billy 10 Janice 6 and Donnie 3. Carl worked for Montana Power and farmed near Cut Bank and was a member of the Elks lodge.

Ralph W. Carl Della May Osborne Art L. S. Osborne Cut Bank Carl Billy Janice Donnie Montana Power Company Elks’ Lodge

Combined Christmas Services Scheduled by Local Churches

Protestant ministers from the Dylon area announce combined Christmas services. Evening service December 21 at the Episcopal church and Christmas morning at 10 o'clock feature many Protestant churches.

Protestant Ministerial Association Dylon Episcopal Church

District Court Session Opens December 8 in Dillon

A jury term of district court will open Monday December 8 at the Dillon courthouse with Judge John Collins presiding. One criminal case Joe Stanisich and eight civil actions are set for trial starting opening day Tuesday December 9, followed by additional civil cases. A panel of 68 Beaverhead County residents has been summoned for duty.

Dillon John Collins Joe Stanisich Beaverhead County

Elks Collect Hides for Veterans Rehabilitation

Williams Feed and Machinery in Dillon reports daily hides arriving from Dillon lodge No. 1554 to support a nationwide Elks program. Collected hides will be sent to California for tanning and used by hospitalized veterans to craft leather items such as belts and billfolds. The Dillon plant serves as Beaverhead county collection point.

Williams Feed and Machinery Company Dillon Dillon Lodge No B.ipoe Elks Lodges California Williams Beaverhead

J and W Construction Company Incorporated

The J and W Construction Company of Dillon was incorporated in Helena on Tuesday. Directors are William J. Elliott of Helena and Robert D. Boomer of Dillon.

J and W Construction Company Dillon Helena William J. Elliott Robert D. Boomer

Funeral Rites Set For Millie Sheser At Dillon

Funeral services for Mrs. Millie Sheser 78 widow of John H. Sheser will be held at St James Episcopal church Dillon on Thursday December 4 at 2 p m Rev Arthur Lord officiating Born August 12 1874 in Bannack she died December 2 in a Butte hospital after six weeks care Longtime Beaverhead county ranch owner later sold in 1943 Survivors include two brothers James F Blair and Frank P Blair of Grant and several nieces and nephews

Millie Sheser John H. Sheser St. James Episcopal Church Dillon Arthur Lord Bannack W. G. Blair Butte Trail Creek Beaverhead County J. E. Selway

Student Speaks at Rotary Meeting in Dillon

James Goodfellow a Dillon high school student spoke at the Rotary dinner on Alaska and Lake George. He described sunsets cloud formations and a miap of the lake indicating it self drains annually in about six days. Ralph Kneeland of Western Montana College showed a mental health film and discussed community impact. Guests included Henry Felker Charles Lindley and Dave Drake. Rotary announced its annual ladies night on Wednesday December 17.

James Goodfellow Dillon Rotary Club Alaska Northern Territory Lake George Ralph Kneeland Western Montana College Sheldon E. Davis Henry Felker Metlen Charles Lindley Dave Drake Rotary Club

Youth Fair Premiums Await Unclaimed Checks

Beaverhead county extension office notes several individuals and schools have premium money from last summer’s Youth Fair. Checks must be cashed or will be reissued. unclaimed payees include Betty Hoy Jack Scott Jack Lovell Robert McLaughlin Billy Miles Lois Peters Jimmy Peterson Barbara Reichle Judith Reichle Anne Bonnemose Marianna Schuler Bill Stanford David Squires Jim Spehar Garry Swartz Billy Worthington Carol Swetish Riverside school Armstead school Angela Walfe LaRae Follett Dorine Downing Judy Comfort Dick Brundage Gerald Burke Clair Anderson Boone Sparrow Tom Pendergast Susan Sparrow Nelson school Blacktail school Jackson school Grant school Wisdom primary Dery school Dell school Reichie.

Beaverhead Dillon Betty Hoy Jack Scott Jack Lovell Robert’ McLaughlin Billy Miles Lois Peters Jimmy Peterson Barbara Reichle Judith ‘Reichle Anne Bonnemose Marianna Schuler Bill Stanford David Squires Jim Spehar Garry Swartz Billy Worthington Carol Swetish Riverside Armstead Angela Walfe LaRae ‘Follett Dorine Downing Judy Comfort Dick Brundage Gerald ‘Burke Clair Anderson Boone Sparrow Tom’ ‘Pendergast Susan Sparrow Nelson Blacktail Jackson Grant Wisdom Dery Dell Reich

Beaverhead FFA Banquet Set At Beaverhead High School

The Beaverhead Future Farmers of America chapter will hold its annual banquet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the high school recreation center. Charter members, parents, and guests will attend with Clair Anderson presiding. Guest speakers include Clair Michels and A. W. Johnson. Entertainment features songs by the boys and band selections under Charles Grafft. Dinner is prepared by the high school home economics class supervised by Helen Andrus. Dan Pendergast senior of Melrose will be honored as an honorary chapter farmer, the first time a father and son have both been members. Officers are Vernon Rowe president, Bob Marchesseault vice president, Dan Pendergast Jr. sentinel, Harold Peterson secretary, Jack Scott treasurer, Don Gransberry reporter. Don Ryerson is adviser.

Beaverhead Future Farmers of America I Clair .Anderson Clair Michels A. W. Johnson Helena FFA Phew Charles Grafft Helen Andrus. Pendergast Dan Pendergast Vernon Rowe Bob Marchesseault Dan Pendergast, Jr Sentinel Harold Péterson Jack Scott Don Gransberry Don Ryerson Vo Ag

Sheep Production School Slated at Montana State College

A sheep production school will be held at Montana State College in Bozeman from December 15 to 18 starting at 10 a.m. It is the first event of its kind in a long time and should aid sheep business profitability. Clair Michels Beaverhead county extension agent and Beaverhead wool pool secretary notes sessions on research breeding nutrition diseases range management wool production and grading. Further information available at the county agent's office.

Montana State College Bozeman Clair Michels Beaverhead County Beaverhead Sheen

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Dillion ELKS Hall Dillon Lodge No 1554 Dillon Elks' Hall Wiliam Gandrud Byron E. Sanborn L. Lindley Dan Hawkins Donna Durston Ellis Frank Lasich Taps Echo Robert Smith Don Wheat Edward Durkin Warren Kunkel Lodge V.F.W. Escort Stewart Burwell Bruce Watters John Markovich Harry Jensen Walter D. Delaney J. W. Hillbrand Harold Murray Edwin Hilger George Nettik Eliel's Rotary
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