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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1957

Page

9

Western Bulldogs Roll To 87 75 Win Over Malmstrom Air Force

Western College's Bulldogs beat Malmstrom Air Force Base team 87-75 at home to move to four wins and two losses. Gary Cooper led with 23 points, Jim Jenkins and Duane Thieme added 19 each, after a 58-39 first half run. The Bulldogs previously defeated Carroll College and Ricks College earlier in the season.

Western College Bulldogs Malmstrom Air Force Base Airmen Great Falls Gary Cooper Bulldog Jim Jenkins Malmstrom S. Duane Thieme Rexburg Idaho Ricks College Vikings Carrol College Carroll Saints Helena

Longtime Dillon resident B Q Quackenbush dies

BOB QUACKENBUSH who worked at the William Hermann brickyard, ranched near Dillon and Blacktail, then spent 30 years at Grae ter Grocery, died after a life as a firefighter and lodge member. He and Martha Chapman raised two children in Dillon, with six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Survivors include Martha and several in-laws.

Dillon William Hermann Blacktail Grae‘ter Martha Chapman Margaret Ann Elvin Eres Charles R. Quackenbush Billings Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Odd Fellows Lodge Martha Harrison Bozeman Thompson

Right or Wrong: Speeds of Air and Space Move Forward

The article discusses advances in travel and propulsion, noting jets at 250 mph, breaking the sound barrier, Sputnik’s reach, and future leaps toward space with speeds of 18 000 mph to 1 000 000 mph as atomic energy powers rocket propulsion and ion rocket concepts.

Sputnik Outer Space Moon

Atomic propulsion and interstellar travel visions described

The piece discusses speeds from one to 100 million miles per hour and their implications for space travel. Proxima Centauri would remain centuries away at one million mph but could drop to about 30 years with extreme speeds, suggesting a speculative yet optimistic look at future American space endeavor.

Mars Venus Proxima Centuri

States seek control over school funding and taxes

A discussion on local versus federal control of education highlights that schooling should stay in state and local hands. The piece notes higher administrative costs from federal programs and cites Eisenhower era efforts to shift functions and tax sources back to state and local levels.

Washington Eisenhower

Dillon Man Dies From Heart Attack At Home

William Kermit James 45 a Dillon resident since 1946 died at his home 699 Kentucky avenue Tuesday night from a heart attack. He was custodian at Western Montana College of Education and married Florence Olson in 1941. Survivors include his wife a son and two daughters all in Dillon along with his father stepmother and several relatives. Remains are at Brundage Funeral Home with arrangements pending.

William Kermit James Dillon Kentucky Avenue Mr. James Western Montana College of Education Baker City Ore E. R. James Eldorado Springs James Anaconda Birch Creek Minerals Engineering Company Glen Florence Olson Moose Lodge Florence William Margaret Ann Gail Marie Toppenish Wash Gordon Olson Ralph, Olson Home On the Range Wyo Ray Richardson Willmar Minn Glenn Alcox Olivia Emma Olson Stevensville Brundage Funeral Home

Births Reported At Barrett Hospital This Week

Two girls were born to Dillon families at Barrett Hospital during the week ending Wednesday afternoon. The first birth was to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Rosdahl last Sunday and the second to Mr. and Mrs. John Cuming on Tuesday. Readmissions included George Smith Eddie Hoerning Marion Moore Charles Russell and Mrs.

Dillon Barrett Hospital Arnold Rosdahl John Cum Ing George Smith Eddie Hoerning Marion Moore Charles Russell

Debate on Federal Role in Education Expansion

The piece argues about letting the federal government gain a foothold in education while noting private groups such as the National Association of Manufacturers push more effectively for improving educational facilities and expanding scientific education.

National Association of Manufacturers

Notable Dismissals List From Dillon Residents

Dismissals include Rena Parks Mrs Pauline Spehar John Cashore and George Clemon all of Dillon with others named Anna Marchesseau Charles Wilson Harry Wilson Mrs Raymond F Curtis and daughter William Straugh Mary Louise Hildreth Mrs Arnold Rosdahl and daughter Harry Martin George Pryor all of Dillon and Lydia Stark Twin Bridges William Harrison Wisconsin.

Rena Parks Pauline Spehar John Cashore Dillon George Clemon Wisdom Anna Marchesseau Charles Wilson Harry Wilson Raymond F. Curtis William Straugh Mary Louise Hildreth Arnold Rosdahl Harry Martin George Pryor Lydia Stark Twin Bridges William Harrison Wisom

Riverside Rustlers meet at Riverside school December 3

Riverside 4-H Club led by Clara Jensen with 9 members 2 leaders and 7 guests. Jack McMurchy reported Achievement Day and the group pledged 5 dollars to the Builders Club for fairground 4-H building improvements. They directed 16.50 leftover funds from last year to the Builders and formed a committee to explore buying club cups. Jack MacMurchy demonstrated artificial respiration.

Clara Jensen Riverside Rustlers Riverside Jack McMurchy Builders Club Fair Grounds Jack MacMurchy

Conservation club meeting preview at Riverside school

Slanger reported on splinting and conservation camp slides at Fort Peck and land classification. The next meeting at Riverside school on January 7 will feature Dell Dusters as guests with land judging topics. Dean Farnsworth and Merle Lyda will attend and a pot luck lunch will follow.

Fort Peck Slanger Riverside School Dell Dusters Dean Farnsworth Merle Lyda

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