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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1941
Page
1
A column surveys wartime life with satirical quips about death valley expeditions and extinct horses, comic ice deliveries, gardenias for the war effort, and the drift of priorities. It notes ad campaigns about morale, romance and family dynamics, and jokes about home movie dignity.
Rotary meeting with Miss Jane Waldorf and Miss Evelyn Gregg as guests featured Dr. S. E. Davis presenting a year in review titled Guessing in 1941. Gregg urged newspapers to adapt with clearer reporting and reader education while praising American press. Waldorf performed piano pieces and the group looked to a hopeful 1942 horizon.
Beaverhead sportsmen met to urge continuation of the current big game season and regulations through 1942. They protested fishing season limits ending November 15 except along the Big Hole river and backed devices to keep fish out of irrigation canals to prevent heavy losses. Mrs. Jack Keenan presided.
Reports indicate enemy aliens turned in cameras and short wave radio sets to local authorities following the president’s recent proclamation.
In a high school clash at home, Beavers beat the Butte Central Maroons 28 to 13. Charles Deputy led scoring with 12 points on six field goals. Conger added seven. Central’s McCarthy led visitors with four of five field goals.
E. D. Lomas of Butte died of a heart attack while checking tickets at the Hartwig theatre Monday night. He had worked for MGM attractions shown at local theatres in recent years. The body was taken to Butte yesterday afternoon. funeral planned there.
A Beaverhead county tally shows 63 births registered by December 1, including 35 girls and 28 boys. The list names parents and birth dates across months January through November, noting December’s registrations are pending. The entries include families such as Dingley Elwell Lee McNinch Turner Chumrau Walters Simpson Lindlief Harrison Salmon Neidt Davis Montgomery Magee Stopple Willey Walker Richardson Tate Wilson Stephens Graham Boetticher Decker Welborn Thiel Thompson Mc Mann Perry Stocks Rolles Boone McClennon Whitmer Wilder Vandegrift Given Tennant Hignight Pet eron Rad datz Feltus Williss Nettik Giles Beardslee Passmore Carney Lund Engebritson Peterson Johnson Oppeboen King ton Ander Wilbur Andrus Schleicher Selway Waters Johnson Oppeboen Kingston Anderus.
Mrs. Charles Perry of Boulder suffered severe cuts and possible internal injuries in a collision on Twin Bridges road yesterday afternoon. Her son Charles Perry Jr and Mr and Mrs Thomas Hawkins were shaken but not treated. Mrs Hawkins foot injuries were minor.
Dillon Camera club showcases member studies in an exhibit at the First National Bank. standout works include pieces by Ed Olson Gordon Berry Sam Langdorf Donald Brown and Dr C B Marsh.
Eleven Beaverhead County men receive new classifications at selective service headquarters. Names include Adams 1-A Bramsman 1-A Seybold 2-A White 3-A Meeds 1-B Wheat 3-A Keith 1-B Laden 1-A Watters 1-B Selby 1-A Gilbert 1-B Holloran son of L M Holloran returns from Camp Robinson. Orr sails for Navy enlisting in Salt Lake City. Taylor enlists in Marine Corps after graduation. Talent aboard ship in U S Navy confirms safety.
In 1941 a sharp north wind drove temperatures down to minus 11 at noon at the Civil Aeronautics station and down to 14 degrees below in places. Armstead reported 30 below, Bannack colder. New Year's festivities faltered as residents stayed indoors and the skating rink, once busy, saw only the bravest skaters outside.
A review of notable events in 1941 from Dillon and Montana, including sports wins by Normal College Bulldogs and State College Cats, political inaugurations in Helena, rail improvements, obituaries, bank and Woolgrowers leaders, gun club shoots, and draft notices. Also notes in Beaverhead County on auto licenses, mineral research, Legion prize, and community projects.
The Dillon Clerk of Court issued 146 marriage licenses in 1941 with Idaho couples comprising 37 unions. June led with 24 licenses, reflecting a five year rise in marriages. Notable pairs include Charles W Baldwin of Poca tello with June McIntyre of Lewiston and Clyde D Webster with Shirley Lee Hubbard of Dillon.
The Kiwanis clubs push Buy a Bomber with an initial $30 donation sent to state HQ. Jack Barrett, committee chair, reported strong early response and spread to other states. Local meeting at the Arthur Brown boarding house on South Idaho street chaired by Roscoe Cornell.
Former Dillon resident Charles Perry died at his Boulder home. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Masonic hall with Dillon lodge No. 16 A F and A M officers and Rev. W. G. Lewis officiating. Perry, born April 24, 1862 in Pontiac Illinois, lived in Dillon since 1882 and held various jobs before becoming supervisor at the Boulder mental facility. Survived by his wife, a son Charles A. Perry of Boulder, three daughters and sons in law, nineteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
A Beaverhead County vital statistics listing shows 82 deaths in the past year. September had the most deaths with 13 while May and June had only four each with numerous individuals named and ages ranging from 9 to 85.
Contributions to the Red Cross War Relief fund drive continue to swell and steadily come in, placing the drive on the path to achieving twice its assigned quota as announced by the drive officers.
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