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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1954

Page

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Pilot Uninjured After Blacktail Plane Landing

Major Kenneth E Nordling of the 190th fighter squadron aided a downed P-51 near Blacktail. CAP and CAA units dispatched from Dillon and Boise coordinated aerial and ground search and rescue operations with four flights aiding the accident response. The pilot was unhurt. the aircraft may be trucked back to base.

Dillon Civil Air Patrol CAA Kenneth E Nordling Idaho Atriath Fargo N D Umme- Motely Paskett Raiah BlackKtail Toan Non Maj Nordling Bill McCart Mike Schmauch CAP Ed Swetish Schmauch Piot Gary Johnson Dujon Johnson McCart Ma. S. Talug Paskett Tahtin House Boise National Guard Tain Chauncey Reese Ed O'Donnell Dillon Cap O Donnell Joe Townsend

Holdup Pair Sentenced After Bank Convenience Store Robbery

Two men, E C Cole and Harry Hake, were imprisoned within 24 hours after a robbery at Milaread Salv in Bannack Street. The clerk handed receipts in a paper bag and about $45 in currency and silver was taken. Cole pled guilty and received five years. Hake received four years after conviction in district court.

Thei Tumber E C Cole Harry Hake Tate Cole Hake Miss Salvo Dan Mooney John Hildreth Tting jJustice Court Philip Duncan Cule Dbewig

Lincoln Centennial To Be Observed By GOP Groups

The Beaverhead County Women's Republican club and the Republican County Central Committee plan a Lincoln Day Dinner on Friday February 12 at 7 p m at the Andrus cafe. Helena state Young Republican chairman John Marchi will speak. Clifford Mockel leads ticket sales and distribution and tickets may be obtained from Mockel or committee members Waldron Boger A Bergeson Frank Hazelbaker and John Patton.

Beaverhead County Women’s Republican Club Republican County Central Committee Repubcan Andrus Cafe John Marchi Helena Young Republican Clubs of Montana Clifford Mockel Central Committee Mockel Waldron Boger A. Bergeson Frank Hazelbaker John Patton

College Drama Group Presents DAR Program

Bea verhead Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a February meeting at Mrs. O A Bergeson home. Joe Ryburn's Western Montana college drama class performed with participants Robert Fasincani Al Clark Hilda Guldseth Bill Thomas Fred Hallauer and Gene Nankervous. A business meeting followed with refreshments served.

Beaverhead Daughters of the American Revolution O. A. Bergeson Joe Ryburn Western Montana College Robert Fasincani al Clark Hilda Guldseth Bill Thomas Fred Hallauer Gene Nankervous

Beaverhead Farm Bureau Banquet Speakers Named

Tonight's banquet at St James guild hall features Leonard Johnson from Utah as western regional field rep and Howard Lord of Philipsburg as district director. State officials will address the gathering while proceeds support Beaverhead 4 H Builders Club to cover the fairgrounds building balance.

Beaverhead Farm Bureau St James Guild Hall Leonard Johnson Utah Howard Lord Philipsburg Beaverhead 4-H Builders Club Fair Grounds

Public Meeting on Store Hours Friday Night

Bea verhead Chamber of Commerce directors plan a public meeting at city hall Friday night at 7 30 to set 1954 holidays and store hours inviting ranchers and business professionals. George Brown reported a 100 name membership drive. signs for visitors will be provided by local businesses. Rural directors were appointed by President Andersen from multiple towns.

Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce George Andersen City Hall George Brown Vigilante Electric Cooperative, Inc Dill State Elks Association Andersen Lee Paul Martinell Dell Clifford Calvert Lima Dale Metlen Armstead Margaret Bryan Glen Roy Jackson Jackson Ted Woodward Wisdom Earl Tash Polaris Verne Stanchfield Wise River Eldon Kirby Dillon North Arnold Benson Elmer Peterson Dillon

Temporary editor steps in at Stone Examiner

Warren Stone, formerly a reporter with the Examiner, assists temporarily with editorial duties after the resignation of former editor Lewis T. Poule who moved to Butte to join the editorial staff of the Montana Standard and the Butte Daily Post.

Marriage License Issued in Butte to Thomp son and Wood

A marriage license was issued in Butte on January 28 to George L. Thomp son, 29, Anaconda, and Hazel Wood, 23, Wisdom.

Butte George L. Thompson Anaconda Hazel Wood Wisdom

Lima Man Marks 338th Year Visit and 39th Examiner Renewal

Herb Jones of Lima visited Dillon on January 29 and renewed his subscription for the 39th year. He began taking the Examiner in 1916, marking a long-standing readership and a lengthy personal record with the paper.

Herb Jones Lima Dillon Examiner

Janet Williss Installed as Rainbow Chapter Worthy Advisor

Janet Williss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Williss, was installed as worthy advisor of Dillon Order of the Rainbow for Girls at a Sunday ceremony in the Masonic hall. The event featured officers, introductions of local dignitaries, gifts, a notebook presentation, music, and refreshments to follow.

Janet Williss George Williss Dillon Order of the Rainbow Masonic Hall Patricia Richardson Charity Elva Owens Hope Sharon Stanchfield Faith Carol Mockel Anne Ronnemose Marlene Westad Verna Jenkins Elizabeth Orr Elairine Green Dalene Lessey Barbara Tysdal Ardis Ann Wright Joan Puyear Nellie McLaren Patty Sneed Gail Gray Diana Squires Wanda Pilgrim Karolyn Whitworth Gail Wheat Joy Bateman Cliff Mockel Ben Davis Janet Bierrum Wally Roger Rainbow Orr Grand Assembly State of Montana Parke Scott Myrtle Pewe Mispah The Eastern Star Jenkins Meade Carolyn Sargent Carlyn Beverly George Marshal Betty Bribbee Connie South Sue Petersen Edna Moe Anna Jane Caldwell Phillip Cottom Hawaii Mexico Bryce Canyon

White Cafe Hosts Fifth Pollo Coffee Day

White Cafe on North Montana street invites patrons to a Coffee Day on Friday February 5 with all proceeds donated to the March of Dimes. Donuts are supplied by DeLuxe Donut shop and Eddy's Sunshine Bakery. This marks the fifth annual White cafe charity coffee event.

White Cafe Montana Street Eddy Sunshine Bakery Butte Oasis

Rush Jordan Heads' Museum Group For Coming Year

Beaverhead County Museum association held its annual meeting at Miss Jean Bishop’s home. Miss Bishop reported Bannack townsite debt reduced to 454. O A Bergeson and W M Stone noted state acceptance of the Bannack deed. Rush Jordan and John Collins re elected trustees. Jordan as president. The group plans Bannack preservation as a state park and will meet Ashley Roberts on Feb 10 to discuss restoration and maintenance.

Beaverhead O. A. Bergeson W. M. Stone Scott Miss Bishop Bannack C. W. Stallings, Jr Butte Better Homes Club Riverside Club Arnold Benson Roy Jackson Jackson Anna Bond E. W. Bond Hiram Rodgers John Prohosky Armstead Harold Palmer Joanne Bergeson East Helena Bergeson F. L. Graves R. H. Ryburn Territorial Ashley Roberts State Parks

Saints and Beavers Tied for Lead in B Conference

Anaconda Central’s Saints upset Dillon Beavers 62 58 to move into a first place tie with Beaverhead County in the Southwestern Montana Class B standings. Both teams sit at 5-1 with four or five games left as Helena Cathedral and Stevensville had extra delays. The top two finishers earn first-round byes in the memorial gym tournament February 25 26 and 27 in Anaconda. Standings show Dillon 5-1 Anaconda Central 5-1 Deer Lodge 4-2 Helena Cathedral 1-4 Stevensville 1-4 Hamilton 1-5.

Anaconda Central Saints Dillon Beavers Beaverhead County Montana Dillon Helena Cathedral Stevensville Anaconda Memorial Gym Deer Lodge Hamilton

Fair and Rodeo To Be Combined Labor Day Week

A meeting of Rodeo association Dillon Ja cees Fair board chamber of commerce and county officials decided to combine the annual fair with the rodeo this year. The Junior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the rodeo with broader support from Norman Giles John Kosky Norman Downing and 4-H clubs to reduce expenses and attract larger crowds on the Labor Day holiday.

Rodeo Association Dillon Jacees Fair Board Merce Norman Giles John. Kosky Norman Downing Junior Chamber of Commerce

Butte Ski Jump Tops Elkhorn Meet in Invitational

Butte skiers dominated the Elkhorn Invitational at the Elkh Springs course. Lee Robison and Paul Maxwell, both of Butte, placed first and second overall, with Robert Smith Jr. taking class C honors and Jim Neeley and Normie Wight also ranking high. McCracken stated the team will advance Beat Clemon and Normie Wight to next weekend’s Northern Rocky Mountain ski events for downhill and slalom.

Elkh ‘Springs Butte Dillon Ski Club Lee Robisoh Paul Maxwell Robert Smith Jim ‘Neeley Normie McCracken Will Clemon Wight Rocky

Winter Conclave Of Elks Set At Dillon Feb 20

The Winter Conclave of Elks meets in Dillon February 20 and 21 with a midwinter meeting of the order's Monna lodge. Exalted ruler Williams of BPOE Dillon Lodge 1554 presides at Elks Hall. Activities include dancing and entertainment as Dillon hosts statewide events.

Elks Dillon Hy. Pai Williams BPOE Dillon ‘Elks

Gosman to Speak At GOP Caucus in Billings

Montana lieutenant governor George Gosman will speak and moderate at the Republican caucus in Billings scheduled February 12 and 13. Delegates from Polson Bozeman Kings Helena and Columbus plan to attend and participate in the conclave as McElwain urged attendance. The first day will feature a 10 minute recording by the President and dinners across the states.

George Gosman Dillon Montana Noa! Republican Party Billings Polson Bozeman Kings Helena Columbus McElwain Sal

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