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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1943
Page
4
Ellen May Guild elects new officers for the ending term and reports show activity across many groups. Beaverhead D A R delegates selected for a March conference in Butte. St Rose Guild and Victory Bridge Club host and plan events. Community groups host socials, Red Cross work, Mother and Daughter dinner planning, Girl Scout budget and drive, and a Queen of events calendar with dances and teas.
Wisdom residents engage in shopping travels and social events from Dillon to Butte. The community reports a baby born at Murray hospital, a burn recovery, and multiple club meetings including the Women's club and Eastern Star with parliamentary skits and prize essay winners. Dr. Harrison, former Wisdom resident, dies in California after aiding an accident victim.
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Hershey transacted business in Dillon Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Martin C. Jackson drove to Dillon Monday for medical attention. Fred Nelson did business in Dillon last week. Herman Peterson visited Jackson Monday. The Schindler steers were moved Monday. Mrs. John Krause, Red Cross chair, reports the last work consignment nearly finished and another expected this week. Keith Boetticher spent Sunday with family from the Esta Husted ranch. The Polk Polaris dance attraction drew Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd and others. Wood supply remains tight with winter snows and fraternal orders lacking lodge room wood. Bert Kamps delivered a sled of wood from the M. C. Jackson ranch aiding Royal Neighbor for some time. A Valentine party closed the school week with pupils receiving valentines. John Krause and Mrs. Krause visited Dillon to greet Pfe. Olin Smith en route to a training camp. Guy Gray and Fetty acted as cattle buyers in the valley.
A Red Cross lap afghan for wheelchair convalescents is on display in Vaughn-Ragsdale's window. The checkerboard pattern uses two discarded coats and eight inch blocks, crafted by Mrs. James Kelly under Red Cross directions. Officials report many such afghans are needed for hospital articles nationwide.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of our wife and mother Mrs. Agnes Laden. We also thank pallbearers and those who sent floral offerings and spiritual bouquets. Pat Laden and family.
A busy Wise River week includes visitors from Butte and Dillon, a Valentine party at the school, ice gathering for summer use, and a basket social that raised 86.30 for a piano and curtains. Notable movements include Wesley Johnson’s Army Air Forces promotion and multiple neighbors traveling by car or sleigh amid heavy snowfall.
George E. Baker of Butte is widower of a Dillon matron who died at home. Survivors include a sister-in-law Miss Sally Baker of Dillon and a niece Mrs Reed Stump of Warren Ohio. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 30 pm at Brundage chapel with Rev Belle Long officiating.
L D S church meeting plan lists Elder Officers and teachers meeting at 9 40 Sunday school at 10 00 sacrament gem led by Brant Casterline talks by Jean Hillstead Peggy Smith classwork at 10 45 and closing exercises at 11 25.
Notice from Water Users Irrigation Company based in Dillon Montana informs stockholders that a twelve and one half cents per share assessment was levied at a January 25 1943 directors meeting. Payment is due by March 25 1943 at the company treasurer in Dillon. Unpaid shares will be declared delinquent and sold at public auction on May 15 1943 to cover the assessment and costs. Signed B A Risley secretary.
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