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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1957

Page

8

Western Forensic Teams Attend Denver Rocky Mountain Conference

WMCE sent two debate teams and coach L A Lawrence to the Rocky Mountain Speech conference at the University of Denver. Teams from Butte Anaconda and Somers competed alongside eight five other entrants in the 26th annual event. Prominent speakers include Dr Harold Westlake Dr W Charles Redding and Houston Waring. Eastern Montana College of Education and University of Montana students also attend.

Western L. A. Lawrence University of Denver Tom O’brien Butte Charles Delano Somers Joe Doohan Anaconda Dennis Winters United States DU School of Speech Harold Westlake Northwestern Uniersity W. Charles Redding Purdue University Houston Waring the Littleton, Coyo Independent Eastern Montana College of Education University of Montana

New Snow Blankets Region Saturday

A fluctuating 17 to 24 F temperature accompanied by three to five inches of fresh snow across the valley from Friday night. Groundhogs stayed sheltered as sun appeared, while drifting wind affected outlying areas and caused detours on some country roads. Sheriff reports Monida Pass open but U S Highway south of Idaho Falls dangerously slick and hazardous. highways generally open with cautious driving urged.

Western College Sheriff's Office Monida Pass U.S Idaho Falls

Five Falls Add to Power in Great Falls System

Hydroelectric plants in Great Falls use the natural drop of five waterfalls along with dams to generate electricity. The sites are Black Eagle Rainbow Coulter's Horseshoe and Great Falls of the Missouri river, supplying power to the area.

Great Falls Rainbow Missouri River

Boy Scout Week Set February 6 12 Across Nation

More than 4 500 000 Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Explorers and adult leaders will observe Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12 marking the 47th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America Since 1910 Scouting has served over 26 000 000 boys and adult leaders The Four Year Program Onward for God and My Country aims to train more boys in patriotism and character Preparations for the Fourth National Jamboree include 50 000 Scouts and leaders camping where Washington camped at Valley Forge Pennsylvania July 12 to 18 The nation s 111 000 Scout units will hold rededication ceremonies February 8 the movement s birthday

Boy Scouts of America Washington Historic Valley Forge Pennsylvania America

Glen News Community Project highlights and local notices

The Buhrer PTA met February 1 with lunch by Eva Stanford. The l écal REA elected Glen and Melrose district board members. Sagehen club planned a February 9 event at Glen hall. Sage brushettes 4-H meet at the Stanford home. William Garrison shipped cattle to Idaho Falls. Bill Gandrud visited Friday. Martin Gibbons called Dillon Thursday. Home demonstration club meets February 13 at 1:00 at the Garrison home for meat cookery. Visitors from Millville hoped. Clark Cocanougher is improving after surgery in Kansas City. room 307F. Charles Cocanougher expected home soon. Mrs Cocanougher stays with Clark. Vern Stanford installing pumping at the Cocanoughers. Joe Comfort helping this week. Glen families attended church in Melrose Sunday. Local residents attended Dillon business. Various residents shopped and ran errands in Dillon. Road conditions limit travel. Howard Childs visited Dillon for business. Molly Kambich from Glen called on county seat. Dale Stevenson and family joined a trip to Twin Falls. Minerals Engineering closure puts several out of work. some retained. Lee Schuler and others visited Anaconda. Women plan accounting class at WMCE starting Monday at 7:00.

Buhrer Pta Eva Stanford L Écal Rea Glen and Melrose Sagehen Club Glen Hall Sagebrushettes Stanford William Garrison Idaho Falls Bill Gandrud Martin Gibbons Dillon Home Demonstration Club Millville Clark Cocanougher University Medical Center 39Th Rainbow Kansas City Kansas Charles Cocanougher Cal Kambich Lars Kalsta Bill Stanford Vern Stanford Judy Lee Schuler WMCE

Nunns Start Madison River Hydroelectric Project in 1899

The first hydroelectric development on the Madison River in Montana began in the summer of 1899 led by L. I. Nunn who arrived in Montana from Colorado to start the work.

Beavers Lose Conflicts to Saints and Wardens

Dillon Beavers fall 60-65 to Anaconda Central in BCHL gym with Ed Zink scoring 23 points leading the Beavers. They also lose 60-73 to Powell County Wardens as Zink pumps in 25 points and Mitchell and Wallace add eight each. Free throw woes hindered the team on both nights. Halftime shows accompanied the games.

Beavers Anaconda Central BCHL Ed Zink Beaver Anaconda Central Saints Bob Palace Russell Munday Jack Gibbons Tom Mitchell Wardens Powell County High School Ben Goldie Deer Lodge Bob Wallace Dale Zink BCHS

Engagement announced for Thais Lightfoot and Gene Pilon

The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Thais Ann Lightfoot to Gene Howard Pilon were announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Lightfoot of Jackson. The bride to be is Beaverhead County high school 1956 graduate and Montana State University attendee. Pilon, son of Mr and Mrs Orrion Pilon of Dillon, is Beaverhead County High School 1952 graduate. They plan to wed March 30.

Thais Ann Lightfoot Gene Howard -Pilon Frank Lightfoot Jackson Beaverhead County High Montana State University Pilon Orrion Pilon Dillon Beaverhead County High School

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