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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1953
Page
1
The writer notes that to identify violators one may inspect the justice of the peace records. officials’ duties end with arrests and convictions, not providing court details. Game law violations carry misdemeanor charges, with penalties including confiscation of game, fines, and public accountability.
An open letter to Fos Pop Townsend editor of the Dillon Daily Tribune clarifies aspects of the Montana big game management program. The writer addresses reader confusion and aims to inform the public about the program’s structure and aims.
The Jaycee and chamber of commerce announce the annual carnival for all ages with games and prizes. A shoe raffle with coffee and sweet treats will be served. local stores will stay open late and entertainment unfolds with bands and dancing.
A Butte officer spoke at a memorial service for departed members of Dillon Lodge No 1594 within the Elks hall. The Dillon lodge and nearby units honored deceased members with a military escort, Beaverhead County High School choir, and performances by Elizabeth Fadarne and Joseph R. Smith. The organizing committee included J W H Aultbrand, Joseph R Smith, John Markovich, E H Gransberry, Paul Stahl jr., and Ben Davis jr.
The reader questions how authorities release violators names and whether game wardens protect individuals when arresting them and escorting to court, amid discussion of public access to arrest records and risk to privacy.
Three men named Roy Baker Eugene Tolios and Ernest Dens were accepted into the Air Force. They will begin eight weeks of basic training at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas and then proceed to technical schools stationed overseas or at bases away from home.
In a holiday convenience notice Dillon Stores announce special hours closing at 9 PM on Saturday December 12. The altered schedule aims to support Christmas shopping. the following week’s hours are listed as Saturday December 19 and Monday December 22 with 9 PM closings.
The Beaverettes 4-H Club completed its year with a final meeting at Sandra McArthur's home. A December 19 gathering at Irene Davis’s house will include a Christmas party and gift exchange. Members announced future health projects and local committee duties amid a custard making demo.
The reader cites Montana wildlife managers as overly efficient, boosting antelope elk moose and mountain sheep numbers. They claim extended seasons and misaligned quotas created confusion, noting a bull antelope of 29 100 was authorized this year and criticizing policy.
Dillon brightens downtown with five foot scrolls each bearing a big red bell replacing older decor. Rotary club lighted evergreen tree on the UP depot lawn joins the Meader-Vile department Christmas display. Leonard Mashino of Montana Power and crews from the power company, the city, Elks Kiwanis and the junior chamber aided. Beaverhead National Forest warehouse supplied assembly and storage.
Sheriff of Beaverhead County offers 100 dollars for information identifying the person or persons who shot three valuable rams on the Paskett ranch near the Blacktail Creek area on November 29 around 2 p.m. Detectives suspect a party in a dark pickup and a jeep. Report information to the sheriff's office immediately.
Western Montana College basketball schedules a tough six day stretch with four home games. Snow College visits Dillon December 10 and 11 after two earlier wins at Ephraim. December 12 and 15 bring College of Idaho and Carroll College to town, with Carroll visiting again December 14 in Helena.
Beaverhead county high school Future Farmers of America chapter will run a toy clinic in the school shop to receive and repair broken toys. Repaired items will go to needy children in Dillon and the State orphans home at Twin Bridges. Brent Prophet said the group aims to help as many as possible.
Intervarsity and Music clubs at Western Montana college sponsor a Monday evening caroling party on December 14. The campus event at the college includes refreshments and is open to all students and staff.
Norman Downing was elected president of the Riverside Farm Bureau at a Riverside meeting Friday evening December 4. Outgoing secretary treasurer Brae Hubbard presided. Beaverhead county units joined by Mrs Downing Mr and Mrs Jardine and others discussed the anti brucellosis program and signatures on a petition to designate Beaverhead county a modified certified brucellosis free area to aid cattle marketing. Ralph Huntley led a pot luck lunch served Friday by the women present.
John Garry notes that 94 percent of Montana Christmas seal sale proceeds from Beaverhead County stay to fund the tuberculosis control program in the state. The remaining six percent is allocated to the National Tuberculosis Association for research and services to state and local affiliates.
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