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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1956
Page
11
Dillon firefighters answered 30 alarms in 1955 with 11 rural calls and 19 inside Dillon. Property valued at 216 400 faced 62 000 in insurance, but actual loss was 2 282 due to fires. Chief Al Simon urged wiring checks proper trash disposal and preventive measures.
Sheriff John MacDonald reports Ted Renfro found a red Signal Corps balloon near Red Rock Monday last week. The craft carried a BA 253 A battery and rubbery material. it was suspended by a cord and may follow trans Pacific drift like wartime fire balloons.
A 1916 congressional act granted the Boy Scouts of America a federal charter, formalizing its national status and enabling operations across the United States. The milestone framed the organization as a national youth program with a structured leadership and nationwide scope.
Mining interest grows east of Dillon with leases filed in Beaverhead and Madison counties. Minerals Engineering and a Dillon group plan prospecting for iron ore and other minerals about 14 miles east of Dillon, including a lease option. The Chemit Company of Chicago partners with Robert Fleming and locals for extensive prospecting and development for radioactive minerals in the spring and summer.
Donovan scored 11 points including a fast break layup after an interception as Western led early but the Eastern Bulldogs outscored the Jackets from the floor 31 to 29. Final box score shows Eastern 87 Western 85 with standout performances from Cooper Wirtala and Pitman.
A large crowd witnessed a tense game with a late clock dispute. Eastern beats Western final moments see Brenner pass in as officials endure crowd anger and players greet Yellowjackets after.
Mr and Mrs Elmo L Winn report they are enjoying the winter in Mexico They are currently in Spleens Sonora at the Miramar hotel and describe their southern sojourn.
At a Helena Montana conference the American Cancer Society outlined a plan to save one of four cancer patients with vigorous information and ongoing research. Dr. Sheldon E. Davis was elected state director. five Beaverhead volunteers received awards. fund-raising for Beaverhead starts in April with a $1506 quota.
Week ending today admissions include Robert Martin Albert Cramer Walter Brothers and Gwendolyn Hyde from Dillon plus Shaerry Grover of Lima. Discharges include Homer Craig Marion Moore Emmett Carroll Floyd Packer Janice Platt all from Dillon and Mrs Kate Schneider of Virginia City.
The article lists key personnel at a mining company active in tungsten mining and milling at Browne's Lake and Glen. It names William Tobey as general superintendent, Earl Craig as mill superintendent, Robert Roby as mine superintendent, and William Hand and Howard Smith among associates. Dr. William McMannis, a School of Mines graduate and former lecture staff, has left to lead mining efforts in Wyoming, previously involved with the Little Black Hawk Mining Company in the county.
The First Baptist Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 am morning service at 11 am and evening service at 8 pm A Wednesday prayer meeting is set for 8 pm Pastor E W Goodrick leads the church Each year over 12000 Boy Scouts attain Eagle Scout rank.
Beaverhead County picks six skiers for the state meet after a four event eliminations at Tash Hill and Rainy Mountain. Gene Stone tops with 392.0 points, Normie Wight 376.1, Dallas Bostwick 361.3, Rick Riebhoff 356.3, Barry Remely 328.7, and David Bostwick 319.5 as alternates.
Dr Davis criticized simple fixes and partisan lying about candidates during a campaign event urging focus on substantial, lasting policy to avoid harming the country and the party.
The National Court of Honor honored 165 Boy Scouts for acts of heroism within a single year. Recipients included scouts from various councils who performed lifesaving deeds, showing courage and quick action in emergencies.
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