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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1948
Page
5
Editorial text analyzes what it means to be a member of the association and outlines duties and expectations for service personnel. It discusses standards, eligibility, and responsibilities within the organization and calls for adherence to defined codes of conduct.
Co. Supt. of Schools Christine Opp reports to Treasurer Alice Orr the Beaverhead county share of the state income and interest fund totaling 13,765.17 dollars for 1309 eligible children aged 6 to 21. Distributions are on a per child basis of 10.51 dollars across districts.
The official temperature at the Normal college weather station dropped to 22 degrees Tuesday night. Observer L S Osborne reported the reading and noted it as the winter's lowest so far.
Wedded at Alder Es tel la M Hansen and John H Anderson Jr were married with Rev Leivestad officiating. The ceremony featured the bride in a white satin gown and orange blossom halo. A dinner followed. Beaverhead and Bitterroot clubs held Tuesday meetings and Be better Homes Club met Wednesday for a furniture rearrangement demonstration and luncheon.
The Water Users Irrigation Company stockholders met at the courthouse with 41 401 shares represented of 73 184 outstanding. Directors were re-elected and officers chosen for 1948. The annual levy remained 12 1/2 cents per share.
In Butte on Tuesday members attended the midwinter ceremonials of the Daughters of the Nile. Attendees included Mrs. Fred Woodside Queen of Tirzah Temple No. 3 Mrs. Herb Wheat Mrs. T. E. Luebben Mrs. Peter J. Petersen Mrs. Elmer Petersen Mrs. Bernard Williams and Mrs. Philip Cottom.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Carrie A. Rush were held Monday afternoon at Lima with Rev J Thompson Baker of the Presbyterian church at Dillon officiating. Interment followed in the Lima cemetery.
The V.F.W. team defeated the Smiths Eagles 83 to 43 at Ennis on Saturday night. Four new players joined the home lineup as Wheat led with 12 points and Wedum added 8. A return match is set for next Monday.
Claude H. Bledsoe of Twin Falls Idaho posted a $50 bond and left town after his arrest Saturday night on a charge of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. He was stopped on Montana Street for erratic driving.
A roundup of local residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs Al Johnson Monida Mrs Elfreda Woodside and Mrs Lillian Henneberry to Butte Clarence Anderson admitted to Murray hospital as clinical patient Ralph Potts Wise River Dillon trips by Verne Stanchfield Wayne Stocks Harris Opp Floyd Kenison William Wyatt Kenneth Wilson Judge Lyman H Bennett Harvey Simpson Richard Gallup James Freeman Mr and Mrs Ralph Quigley esta Schulz Mr and Mrs Darwin S Pierson George Seibold Orville Lameroux A S Johnson Jesse Roberts Gerry Geiger Mrs W E Gilchrist Orville Sparrow George G Smith James McBride Wallace Christiansen in Dillon and surrounding areas.
Verona Rebich filed in Beaverhead District Court a will for probate and letters testamentary. A hearing is scheduled in Dillon Montana February 16 1948 at 10:00 a m. All interested parties may appear to object. Dated January 27 1948. Norman G Clerk of Said Court.
In Beaverhead County Montana the case of Margaret O against Raymond Davis seeks a divorce on grounds including cruel and inhuman treatment. The complaint alleges repeated beating, threats to shoot, unfounded accusations, and pushing. Clerk Norman Giles records the action dated February 3 1948 with attorney J E Kelly of Dillon listed.
Clif ford Q Owen filed in the district court a testament of Quitman Owen deceased and petition for probate. The court will hear the petition at Dillon Montana on March 1, 1948 at 10:00 a m. interested persons may appear and object. Dated February 10, 1948. Clerk of Said Court. First publication Feb 11, 1948.
Whitehall quint has made a strong bid for top honors this year while seeking to avenge last year’s narrow loss to the Anaconda Saints. The Beaver band, twirlers and flag swingers will provide entertainment and Dir. Fred Honeychurch plans memorable intermission pageants each night.
F McFadden was in Butte Tuesday evening to attend a dinner of the Silver Bow Bar association.
Town of Lima Montana scheduled a special municipal bond election for February 24, 1948 to authorize up to 41000 in bonds for water system improvements including new lines pipelines valves hydrants and expansions. Bonds may be amortization or serial with 6 percent interest and 20 year maturity backed by net revenue and town tax power. Polls open 12 to 8 pm at Community Church and Town Hall. Adelaide Mitchell town clerk.
A brief note urges locating and fixing a clock labeled Your Best Clock in the attic. The message hints at preserving a prized timepiece and suggests action to repair or restore it. The source lacks specific names, dates, or places.
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