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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1954
Page
5
The January March of Dimes drive begins January 3 as polio fighting enters a four front campaign. Despite progress from the Salk vaccine trials, officials warn that paralysis protection remains unproven and the fight must continue with prevention, patient aid, research, and education. Community support is urged to fund a larger effort.
Beaverhead county reflects on 1954, noting a world-wide relaxation after Korea, a shift from spendthrift politics to economic steadiness, drought fears in May buffered by timely storms, a bountiful harvest, and gratitude for living in a free nation with prudent leadership.
Maurice Wolfe who suffered a broken hip while loading cattle at Idaho Falls has sufficiently recovered to go home last week. He was accompanied by Mrs. Wolfe who joined him in Idaho Falls after the mishap.
Mr and Mrs Elmo Winn travel through California during their yearly southern sojourn. The couple visits coastal towns and landmarks, enjoying sunny weather and exploring local sites along the route.
The Dillon Examiner issue dated December 29, 1954 features local notices and brief items from the town and surrounding area. It presents community events, small notices, and local happenings in a concise newspaper style.
Jimmie Backus, stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, returns home to spend the holidays. He visits Mr. and Mrs. William Backus on Thomsen Avenue.
Chief Warrant Officer and Mrs Judson Stahl with their son visit relatives during the holidays staying at the Paul Stahl Sr and Leo talent homes in the area.
Francis J. Lefler and Rhena Lefler apply on February 23 1955 to Beaverhead County Montana for a tax deed on Dewey Lot No 6 58 by 202 68 by 2015 feet. They hold tax certificates with $1.58 principal and accrued interest $0.57 plus taxes paid 1951 1952 1953 1954 with interest totaling $0.50. Total due now under $5.00.
In the Commercial League the Big Dipper split with Gosman Drug 2-2 led by a big second game win, totaling 2766 in series. Tribune beat Coasters 3-1 with a 969 third game high, and Andrus Hotel swept Roberts Market 4-0. Cornell of Redd Chevrolet posted a 268 game and 639 series, while City League saw Tash Ranchers post 999 game and 2794 series for a 3-1 victory over Farmers Union.
Public notices announce a quiet title suit in Beaverhead County Montana by James C Kambich against Carl Kambich and Kathleen Ekambich plus unknown heirs. Also creditors advise claims to Everett E McFadden and Anna Samal estates with four month claim periods. Listings include vehicles for sale and executor notices from Dillon and Butte law offices.
Warren Murray a former Dillon resident visits with his grand sister in law Mr and Mrs Harold Murray and his mother Mrs Stella Murray. He has lived in Vancouver Wash for ten years where he is associated with a grain elevator concern.
Clarence T. Holter named administrator of the estate of Marie B. Holter deceased. Court action dated December 21 1954 with first publication December 22 1954. 25-4
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