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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1954

Page

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Vigilante Electric payment to REA boosts cushion to 100000

The Vigerc Fletiic Cooper and Rural Electrification Authority detailed a payment of 28100 to REA, increasing the financial cushion to 100000. The report notes receipts and future implications for rural electric service in Montana counties, with references to board members and community impact.

REA Vigilante Electric Vigerc Fletiic Cooper Cardwell Teatada Ft, ‘Y T- Gen Montana Badek Peters Onomic Edward Nolte Silver Star Leo J. Carmody H. L. Babcock Dillon Rural Electrification Vigilante Electric Cooperative, Inc

Driving Hazard From Snow Closes Highways

Snow covers highways creating driving hazards as a winter storm sweeps over Bea Werks, Dillon and Belgrade areas. Roads are slick and high curves remain treacherous, with surface conditions varying and packed snow hindering traction at most locations. Temperatures near 10 above zero worsen conditions as winds and glare complicate travel.

Abc Facardo Belgrade Dillon Balings Union Pacific

Professor McFadden Joins Lois Marshall Concert

Professor Ralph McFadden of Western Montana College will accompany Lois Marshall at a Sand Point Idaho community concert Friday night. Miss Marshall, famed Canadian soprano, has gained recognition in the United States and recently performed with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. McFadden departs Thursday for Sand Point ahead of the event.

Ralph McFadden Western Montana

Lima couple plans annual winter visit in Phoenix

Ed Gleed of Lima visited the Examiner office on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Gleed are preparing for their yearly winter trip to Phoenix Arizona.

Ed Gleed Lima Examiner Mrs. Gleed Phoenix Ariz

Boys State Set In Dillon For Aug 20 28

Helena Announcement of tentative dates for the 1955 Montana American Legion Boys State places the event August 20 to 28 at Western Montana College of Education in Dillon. Attendance will be capped at 330 boys. applications open March 15 with a June deadline. Ted Hazelbaker, 1954 Boys State director, serves as director again. The program is a citizenship training initiative of the American Legion.

Helena Montana American Légion Western Montana College of Educaion Dillon Crearge Siell Billings American i Gun Department State vtwaifMal of the Legion Lagi Schobl Stigors Tomms Wal Mt Gepertoier Lids Ted Hazelbaker Kha de Direcor Hazelbaker The American Legion

Beaverhead County Tax Soars Past Half Million Mark

The county treasurer Martha Greene reports over 462000 collected for the 1954 tax with a very large load to process. Reconcilement with the tax rolls unfinished, but this remains the largest property tax charge in Beaverhead history, with total charges near 750000 including person aid and real property.

Martha Greene Beaverheads

Legion Will Check On Membership Drive Tomorrow

Beaverhead Post members meet at the clubhouse Thursday evening at 8 for a routine business session. Adjutant Ed Swellasn notes plans for a Christmas party if held. Bill Tayne reports on highway marker projects at fatal county accidents. Commander Phillip Lovell leads a check on Operation Strategy with a chili supper replacing the cold lunch due to the weather.

Ed Swellasn Legionnaires Beaverhead Bill Tayne Phillip Lovell

Woodside Family Reunion and Loren Woodside Wedding

Mr and Mrs Fred Woodside attended a family reunion at Ritzville Washington and the wedding of their nephew Loren Woodside at Ritzville. They visited friends in Spokane and returned home Monday after the trip.

Fred Woodside Woodside Loren Ritzville Wash Mrs Prank Woodside Spokane

Beav erhead Madis on County Holds Regular Session

County commissioners meet in regular session with Chairman Norman Gales presiding. Appointment of county fair board members and high school board selections announced by County Clerk Dora Schmittroth. Future chairmanship to pass to John Prohosky, as Ralph Davis joins January board.

Board of County Commissioners Norman Giles Mark Clemon John Prohosky Dora Schmittroth County Fair Board Beaverhead-Madison Roy Larson Canalaales Itnis Gales Ralph Davis Armstead Buard Duala Harry Tash Norman Nelson J. Lester Jones Jim Womack Jim D. Harrison Wallace Christensen H. Edwin Rowe E. R. Hilger Eimer Peterson Ivan Remely Christine Andersen

Three Crews Busy Building Dillon Sewer Lagoon

Three contractors continue sewer lagoon construction in Dillon with about 25 workers. Dudley Construction of Great Falls is paid 70 83950 for conduit line, A B Sutton of Twin Bridges 22198.98 for lagoon work, and Cocanougher Construction of Twin Bridges 28083 for the east side trunk sewer.

Dillon Paul Stahl, Jr Montana State Employment Office Dudley Construction Company Great Falls Outlah County Farm A. B. Sutton Twin Bridges Cocanougher Construction Company East Side

Icy Highway Wreck Leaves Driver Unharmed

Harry Jager of Wardner Idaho escaped injury after his car overturned on an icy stretch of Highway 91 near the Bloomquist ranch north of Dillon last Friday morning. He walked from the wreck and summoned a tow cat from a local garage.

Harry Jager Wardner Idaho Bloomquist Ranch Dillon Jager Borrow

Three 9 O Clock Shopping Nights Set by Group Dylon

The merchant group plans three shopping nights with hours until 9 pm. Stores will stay open for Christmas shoppers on Saturday December 11 and Saturday December 18 and on Monday December 20. The decision followed a Wednesday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce offices.

Chamber of Commerce

New International Trucks Show To Be Here Thursday

A busy season of unveilings includes the New Models New Features display of International trucks tomorrow at Mockel's display rooms on North Idaho street. Farmers and ranchers from Beaverhead and Madison counties will attend. Visitors will be served donuts and coffee during the day.

Mockel North Idaho Street Beaverhead Madison Counties

Messiah Performance Moves to Sunday January 23

The mixed chorus of Dillon townspeople and Western college students will perform portions of Handel's The Messiah on Sunday January 23 under Director Brinton Jackson. The Baldwin electronic organ, with Prof. Ralph McFadden at the keyboard, will accompany the chorus in the college auditorium. Soloists will be chosen from the chorus. townspeople may audition by contacting Mrs. Ben Davis at 320. Extra Sunday rehearsals are set for December 12 and 19, January 9 and 17, with two sessions the week before the performance. Rehearsals are in room 310, main college building. no rehearsal tomorrow night due to Gargoyle club event.

Dillon Western College Brinton Jackson Baldwin Ralph McFadden Ben Davis Jackson Tomor

Seal Sale Totals Show Strong Beaverhead County Response

Receipts from the Christmas Seal sale in Beaverhead County reach 939.50 this year, up from 674.50 in 1953, with good early response and expected average performance if current pace continues. Reminder letters go out Monday to nonrespondents urging continued support in the tuberculosis fight.

Beaverhead

Be D Day Plan Outlined By Chamber For Spring

United States Chamber of Commerce district manager George Morrison outlined a Business-Education day plan for spring. The program pairs teachers with local firms for job shadowing to illustrate how businesses fit into the community economy. Western Montana College President Rush Jordan and local educators endorsed the initiative after Morrison’s visits with Beaverhead chamber secretary Warren M. Stone.

George Morrison United States Chamber of Commerce Morrison Montana Rush Jordan Western Montana College Bill Bruer Beaverhead County Jim Womack Dillon Theo Bay Beaverhead Chamber Warren M. Stone

College theater bills Barrie's Dear Brutus at Western auditorium

Patrons at College Thursday theater hear a 3 act performance of Dear Brutus presented in the Western college auditorium at 8 p m. The cast includes Giulio Révella as Mr Dearth and Robert Fatin as Mr Purdie with Don Shaw and Jack T Wiggers among others. The production features Carolyn Fadden as organist testing the Baldwin organ to adjust its tonal qualities to the auditorium acoustics.

A. Tv Tomorrow Dramatic Group Ames Barrie Dear Brutus Western College Giulio J.révella Mr. Dearth Robert. Fatin Cani Mr. Purdie Don.Shaw Mr. Coade Jack T. Wiggers Jackie Sampson Joanna Marjorie M. Tripp

George Slanger Returns from 4 H Club Meet

George Slanger son of Mr and Mrs Ben Slanger returns from a 4 H Club meeting. The senior is prepared to visit and discusses six organizations seeking his involvement.

George Slanger Ben Slanger

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