Iron ore deal to mine Dillon deposits and build mills
Minerals Engineering and North American Utilities reach a two year cash option for the Carter iron ore deposits near Dillon Montana. A concentrator and pellet mill will be built with annual output around 1000 tons. The partners share profits, with development ongoing to delineate further reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Utilities Corp
Montreal
Can
Minerals Engineering
Montana
Sullivan
Min‘erals
Grand Junction
Wind’s Favor Rules the Day in Anon Verse
A brief anonymous verse reflects on wind as fate guiding hearts, declaring any direction the wind blows is best and that people adapt to change with equanimity and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon
The Man Who Sold Hot Dogs
A roadside hot dog vendor thrives despite poor sight and hearing until his college educated son warns of a global mood. The father then cuts back sales and ads, leading to a rapid drop in business. The tale ends with a Seneca quotation and a reflection on happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retailer's Digest
Minerals Engineering Dillon Plant Reopens for Manganese
Special Grand Junction, Colo. report notes the Minerals Engineering Co. near Dillon, Mont., restarts operations Monday focusing on manganese oxide rather than tungsten. R. G. Sullivan announces Sodak Mining Co. supplies ore from 14 miles from the Glen mill in a joint venture. The plant, shut since September due to tungsten price declines and foreign dumping, employs about 90 workers with a $14 million payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Colo
Minerals Engineering Co
Dillon
Mont
R. G. Sullivan
Sodak Mining Co
Glen Mill
Sullivan
Dillon Toy Drive Displays In Montana Power Lobby
The Dillon Child Study Club collects Christmas toys for local children. New and used toys placed in collection boxes at the Montana Power Company building are now on display under a hand sewn Christmas tree in the lobby. Volunteers renew usable toys and repaint or refurbish as needed to ensure gifts for all listed children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Child Study Club
Montana Power Company
Power Company
Beav erhead ASC appoints new officers for 1958
Ranchers elected to the Beaverhead County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee were announced by G E Weston. Roy Forrester Jr Dillon chairperson Lee Martinell Dell vice chair John Blomquist Dillon regular member Kenneth Eliason Dillon and I Lester Jones Dillon first and second alternate members will take office January 1 1958 to administer ASC programs in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Christmas Seal Sale Fund Nearing Beaverhead Quota
Beaverhead county Christmas Seal Sale reaches 1797 dollars, campaign chairman John C. Garry announced Tuesday. He said responses are strong and more gifts are expected, noting that 65 cents of each dollar stay locally to fund tuberculin testing for school children and food store workers.
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Beaverhead County
John C. Garry
Garry
Western To Meet Old Rival In Week End Games
Western Montana College with a 5 3 basketball record will host longtime rival Ricks College on the Dillon floor this Friday and Saturday. Western opened the season tying Rexburg games with Ricks and the Vikings have beaten Carroll College twice at Rexburg while losing to Rocky Mountain College in Billings. Coach Parkinson faces a familiar rival whose teams press and defend well. Western aims for the MCC crown with eight starting caliber players led by Gary Cooper and Ray Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College
Ricks College
Dillon
Western
Rexburg
Idaho Vikings
Ricks
Carroll College
Rocky Mountain College
Billings
Parkinson
Vikings
Ricks Cagers
MCC
Gary Cooper
Ray Scott
Shackles at Courthouse May Belong to Early Sheriff
Sheriff Lloyd Thomas suspects rusty hand forged leg shackles found in the courthouse basement may have belonged to 19th century lawman Sheriff Henry Plummer. The ankle cuffs with a short forged chain were discovered during a courthouse cleanup and are now used as wall decorations in the sheriff’s office.
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H. Plummer
Lloyd Thomas
Henry Plummer
Thomas
Clarence Sorensen
Gustodian
Beaverhead
Christmas Greetings Edition Traditions From County Firms
The Exam iner presents season greetings from local businesses to readers, showcasing community warmth and holiday spirit as everyone exchanges Merry Christmas wishes and best wishes for the holiday season.
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Examiner
Beaverhead Cowboys Head to National Cattlemen’s Meet
Beaverhead county cowmen join Montana delegates at the 61st Annual American National Cattlemen’s Association convention in Oklahoma City January 5 to 8. More than 2,000 cattlemen from 35 states attend to discuss policy, research, and beef promotion with leaders G. R. Milburn and Jack Brenner prominent among organizers.
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Denver
Colo
Montana
American National Cattlemen’s Association
Oklahoma City
Beaverhead County
Grant
Milburn
Christmas Program At High School Announces Vacation
High school students will end classes Friday afternoon after the Christmas program and begin a 16 day break not returning until January 6, 1958. The event features the band, choral groups, Thespians and solos with selections by Kaiser and Yon.
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Richard Kaiser
Anderson
Joseph
Jack Cotterell
Mary
June Packer
Shepherd
Dallas Jones
Don Bacon
Pietro Yon
Adolphe Adam
Ray Nygren
Billie Ann McFadden
Gosta Miller
Thespians
Dianne Pendergast
Bob MacArthur
Emery Smith
Alex Bolic
Goren ‘White
Elks Plan New Year Platter Party For Teens
The Dillon Elks invite area teens to a New Year Eve Platter Party at St James Guild Hall. Dancing starts 9 p m with top bands and KDBM DJ hosting requests via cards. Midnight turkey supper and prizes for early arrivals. Admission 25 cents.
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Dillon Elks
St. James Guild Hall
KDBM
Ooena
Elks Lodge
Harvey Appliance
Cci
Edgar Williams
Ellis
Week Weather Report Shows Snow Storm Approaching
A light sleet event ended Tuesday with a snowstorm sweeping in by Wednesday morning. Western College station logged temperatures from December 11 to 17 with an average weekly high around 46 and notable readings from 40 to 52 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western College
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Congress
Eisenhower
Ken Johnson
Jay G. Sullivan
Mineral
Carter
Canada
George M. Melton
Seneca
Reopen Minerals Engineering Co
Dillon Plant
Montana Power
ASC
Cerests
Ptton Examiner
Dillon, Mont
Elks
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