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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1951

Page

6

Jackson School Christmas Program Draws Packed House

A capacity Jackson crowd filled the school house Friday December 21 for the annual Christmas program directed by Mrs. Clarence Olsen and Mr. Chet Conley. Students performed plays recitations songs and a broadcast style program with Santa Claus visiting to hand out candy and presents.

Clarence Olsen Chet Conley Jim Boetticher Jim Kalitowski Robert Davis Gary King Sandra Lapham Sara Henrie Zinalue Pieper Ruth Clemon Lee Shepherd John Burton Francis Schindler Richard Shepherd Ruth Nelson Tom Stocks Brett Stocks Barbara Schindler Vicki Lauke Norma Davis Amber Lapham Best Fellow Pamela Silver Oscar Lee Linda Stocks Frosty the Snowman Jackson School Beatrice Clemow Kathal Waters Lyla Henrie Ruth Clemow Santa Reuben Waters Susie Boetticher Billy Davis Scrooge Crotchett Tiny Tim Lorna Lee Betty Mienkie Eathal Waters Jolly Old Santa Claus Bessire Missoula Community Church Amber Irene Pieper Barbara Linda Tom Ellen Rae Stocks Betty Sara Ruth Jackie Foshee Paul Johnson

Kiwanians Hold Enjoyable Xmas Party Saturday

Dillon Kiwanis club held a Christmas party at Pipe Organ Indge last Saturday night for members and guests. More than 50 attended as Waldron Boger presided over a turkey dinner and an evening of Christmas carols and dancing.

Dillon Kiwanis Club Waldron Boger Harry Helming Dillon Clarence Helming Charles Miller Stewart Capehart Jack Hurley Grace Anson Bruce Helming Darwin Peterson

Metlen elected county Farm Bureau president

Dale Metlen was chosen president at the Grant meeting on December 14, succeeding Arnold Benson. Arthur Christensen was elected vice president and Mrs Norman Downing reelected secretary treasurer. The group discussed county board roles, unit reports, upcoming meetings, and a January 19 address by Art Niel on tax money. Plans included a Jan 19 meeting arrangements, March 15 square dance, and a Jan 13 19 membership drive amid ongoing discussions on joining the Livestock Marketing Association.

Dale Metlen County Farm Bureau Grant Metlen Arnold Benson Arthur Christensen Norman Downing Grant-Armstead Alex Christie Armstead Wendell Jardine Jackson Arthur Christenson Riverside Christie Diamond Bar Inn Dillon Pres Benson Taxpayers Association of Helena Washington Pres. Benson Victor Carrigan Elmer Selway Lee Martinell Bozeman Farm Bureau FFA FHA Livestock Marketing Association Montana Alice Cragholm Annie Stocker Blanche Downing

Eloise Anderson Lodiges Engaged to Dean Shaffner

Mrs. Seymour D. Anderson of Minneola New York has announced the engagement of her daughter Eloise Anderson Lodiges to Dean F. Shaffner once of Dillon. They plan a January 5 wedding at St James Episcopal Dillon. Eloise is a home service representative for a Missoula propane company and has run the Lake McDonald Hotel dining room. Shaffner, Beaverhead County High School graduate, studied at Montana State University Missoula and works for the propane company.

Seymour D. Anderson Minneola N. Y Eloise Anderson Lodiges Dean F. Shaffner Dillon Shaffner John F. Shaffner St. James’ Episcopal Church Propane Company Missoula Lake McDonald Hotel Glacier Park Beaverhead County High School Montana State University

Beaverhead Mining Association Well Represented at Hearing

The Beaverhead Mining Association sent Dillon residents John Hand Argenta W R Allen Martin Gibbons O A Bergeson and William Logan to a Butte hearing of the Senatorial commission on mining matters in the region. The group praised a Bureau of Mines report on tungsten deposits and noted potential government cooperation while seeking clarity on securing financial aid such as mills and shipping facilities.

Beaverhead Mining Association Butte Senatorial Commission Montana Beaverhead County John Hand Argenta W. R. Allen Wise River Carl Giudici Martin Gibbons O. A. Bergeson William Logan Dillon Bureau of Mines

Wisdom Beulah Neidt Correspondent Notes Holiday Travel

Wisdom community reports Christmas travel as families plan visits to Hamilton and the Dakotas. Local events include lodge activities at the Masonic temple, school board meetings, a Christmas program at the Wisdom school, and residents attending anniversaries and community gatherings. Some residents travel to Dillon, Butte, and Helena for holidays, while others prepare for skating and craftsmanship at the Civic Center.

Bud Nelson Shirley Hamilton Betty Dakotas Nelson Wisdom Lodge No. 61 Cations Masonic Temple Antar Jack Hirschey John Eliel Pete Rasmussen Barbara Stanley Joe Carlson Butte Trustees of School Board Bessie Rasmuss Argyl Stephens Clyde Christian Billings Hallie Stephens Livingston D. J. Stephens Donna Carrigan Dillon Vic Carrigan Dell Lloyd Lloyd Lodge Harold Nelson John Kalispell Cy Hill Harry Hall Haven B. Hall, Jr Phoenix Ariz Hall Cowheart Wyo Jack Hurley Clarence Helming George Helming Civic Center Roy Baker Bob Barrett Hospital Art Roth Stephen Wisdom Walter Jones Wise River Harry Rutledge Franke Wilke Harry Smith Cloyd Wampler Vic Olsen Dan Baker Charles Shepard West Side Hogan Station Mussigbrod Lake Peter Rasmussen Claude Anderson Raymond Johnson Maryellen Chris Rasmussen Bruce Helming Camp Roberts Gail Huntley Rowland Hall Salt Lake City Len Smith Wisdom School Faye Reamer Stewart Capehart Annette Denny Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer Santa Claus Bowen School Gene Grover Helming Plains Mont Lawrence Howard Mel McDowell

Barrett Hospital Births and Admissions

Births include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Patrick Dunagan on Wednesday December 19. Admissions during the past week include Mrs Harold Jones Monida Charles Walker West Yellowstone Cheryl Frazee Dell William Schmuck Lima and Frank Seyheld Bill Rebish and Shirley Dodd Dillon.

Patrick Dunagan Harold Jones Monida Charles Walker West Yellowstone Cheryl Frazee Dell William Schmuck Lima Frank Seyheld Bill Rebish Shirley Dodd Dillon

Ranch Time Sheets for Social Security at the Examiner

A brief item notes a time sheets note at the Examiner regarding Social Security related work. Details are sparse but indicate staff handling payroll or records. The snippet suggests a routine administrative entry in the paper’s society or office notices.

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Christmas Seal Sale Progress in Beaverhead County

The Beaverhead County Tuberculosis and Health association sees strong support from county residents for the Christmas Seal Sale. Donors are urged to acknowledge unreceived letters and letters of appreciation go to newspapers, theater, business houses, schools, postal workers, and individuals for their help.

Beaverhead County

Rev Fr Clifford Returns After Hospital Stay

Rev Fr Timothy Clifford of St Rose Catholic church resumes duties at the parish and drives his car after recovering from a broken foot. He was hospitalized at St James hospital in Butte following an accident while fishing in September and wore a cast for eight weeks.

St. James’ Hospital Butte Timothy Clifford St. Rose Catholic Church Father Clifford

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