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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1957
Page
4
A Montana editor argues against federal highway funding, citing vast area and sparse population. The piece warns the program may strain state taxes, harm tourism, and threaten ranch land with many vulnerable bridges on direct routes.
Superior Judge H Burton Noble found Confidential and Whisper guilty of conspiring to publish obscenity and fined each magazine 5000 dollars. The nonjury trial followed a transcript from a criminal libel case last summer, with a 30 day stay of execution and no appeals agreed in advance. The case ended a six week sensational dispute over celebrities' private lives.
A heavy snow flurry swept in from the southwest around noon last Wednesday leaving Dillon and surrounding streets slippery and hazardous on Thursday. Most motorists drove with caution and no serious accidents were reported by midday Thursday.
St. Rose Church announces Reverend Father Bernard Sullivan as pastor. Lima Community Church lists Rev. Paul Denny as pastor with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Worship at 11:15 a.m. Also notes Junior Club after school on Mondays Good News Club after school on Tuesdays and Youth meetings Tuesdays at 7 30 p.m.
Church notices list LeMont Robertson presiding Sunday school at 10 a.m. and related church activities. Eastern Star Elva Boardman Chapter No 26 held a Dec 17 meeting with future official visit planned for Kathryn Johnson of Plains Montana. Committees for hospitality and gift presentations were appointed. Past Matrons Club held a potluck dinner and exchange of gifts. Members travel to Minneapolis for holidays.
A church program from Lima features a service with opening prayer by Rev. Paul Denny. Tammy Bramlette welcomes the congregation. Songs include It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Jesus Bids Us Shine and Away in a Manger. Primary and Beginner classes perform exercises and recitation My Gift by Steve Poole.
School programs feature recitations and carols led by Claudia Harshner Joe Cornell Janice Martinell and Rev Paul Denny. Congregation honors Mrs Don Bramlette and Mrs William Peterson at a Christmas shower. Beaverette Lodge No 528 holds party with officer elections and gift exchange. Homecomings for Linda Holbrook and Ed Brown. Lima Bears sports results. Home Makers Club party and Neighbors of Woodcraft Christmas event. Reed Poole and George Franks Jr return on furlough from military service.
A compact humorous note warns against skipping classes and speed limits. The quip suggests even St Christopher wanes in faith at ninety miles per hour, reflecting caution toward reckless behavior and punctuality.
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana the estate of Tina Peterson deceased asks creditors and others with claims to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Administratrix Lavera Kalsh er directs claims be filed at Schulz and Davis Dillon Montana. Dated December 18 1957 Dillon Montana.
Notice announces a 27 December 1957 2:00 PM special stockholders meeting in Dillon Montana to vote on liquidation and dissolution of Interstate Building and Loan Association and distribution of assets under Montana law. Executor JO Collins seeks claims against the estate of F X Lechner deceased with four month notice. First pub December 11 1957.
Carr's Fuel advertises heating help for coal furnaces stoves and oil furnaces. They claim to recommend the exact fuel and offer to save customers money with a phone call to 599.
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