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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1945

Page

8

Dillon Man Receives Battlefield Commission In Germany

William O. Roland of Dillon Montana earned a battlefield commission to second lieutenant for outstanding leadership and technical ability shown during his unit's rapid drive across France into Germany. Other notes include Marines' Pvt Dan Henneberry hospitalized in France and now at Camp Carson Colorado and Lt John Wedum visiting Dillon on leave from Ardmore Oklahoma.

188Th Field Artillery Germany William O. Roland Dillon Montana France John Wedum the Leutenant J. C. Wedum Army Air Corps Ardmore Okahoma Pvt Dan Henneberry Camp Carson Colo Lucille Henneberry Carl Davis Loren Davis Marine Air Corps Hawaii Bert Gaskill Navy Eddie Wilcox Marines

Harry Brown Returns From Missouri Winter Visit

Harry Brown has returned from Missouri where he visited relatives during the winter season.

Harry Brown Missouri

The Best in Job Work at the Examiner Printing Co

The Examiner Printing Co offers superior job printing services with clear type, sharp imagery, and timely delivery. Clients include local businesses seeking posters, brochures, and business stationery produced to exact specifications.

The Examiner Printing Co

Rotary Club Marks Anniversary with Global Reach

Dillon Rotary marks its anniversary tracing growth from 1922 as the 1 219th club founded by Frank A Hazelbaker. Dr R D Curry recounted the club history and sponsored projects while Fred Honeychurch praised community support enabling travel for the Beaverhead county high school band. W J Bierrum announced district basketball tournament ahead of tomorrow's games at the Normal college gym. The Rev Lewis D Smith chaired the meeting with Lt John Wedum and Chet Riesing as guests.

Rotary International R. D. Curry Dillon Club Frank A. Hazelbaker Curry Fred Honeychurch Beaverhead County W. J. Bierrum Normal College Lewis D. Smith John Wedum Army Air Forces Chet Riesing Los Angeles

Card Parties Held by Two Dillon Lodges

The Dillon Elks lodge sponsored a party at the 10 C F hall Saturday night with large attendance. High scores were won by Mrs. LaMar Hatton and William Monckton, while low scores went to Mrs. Sig Johnson and Frank Lasich. A basket supper followed the card games, with arrangements by Mrs. Harry Tash, Mrs. Ed Donovan, Mrs. Howard Babcock and Mrs. Clarence Baril.

Dillon Elks Lodge 10.C.F. Hall LaMar Hatton William Monckton Sig Johnson Frank Lasich Harry Tash Ed Donovan Howard Babcock Clarence Baril

Beavers Triumph Over Twin Bridges In Friday Show

Beavers defeated Twin Bridges Friday with a halftime exhibition by the band and twirlers under Fred Honeychurch. The concert orchestra, also led by Honeychurch, performed at the state orphans home earlier, featuring Overture to the Moon Niobe Aurora Don t Fence Me In and The Star Spangled Banner.

Parro Twin Bridges Fred Honeychurch Mr. Honeychurch State Orphans’ Home Romberg

Hog Slaughter Drops Despite High January Slaughter

January federal slaughter of cattle calves and sheep plus hogs totaled over two million below the January year-ago record. The report notes record slaughter levels for the month but a sharp drop overall.

Torrid Cage Tourney Opens Here Tomorrow

The district 16 basketball tournament starts tomorrow at the Normal college gym with officials John Good and John Dixon of Butte. Andrew Hofmeister will be scorer, Floyd Vandegrift and Archie Green timer. Registration runs noon to 2, coaches meet at 1 in Room 110.

John Good Butte John Dixon Montana Andrew Hofmeister Floyd Vandegrift Archie Green Dillon Beavers Butte Central W. J. Bierrum Clancy Johnson The

Carload of Paper and Rags Shipped by Beaverhead Students

Floyd Vandegrift supervised a Saturday loading of a carload of paper and rags destined for a Minneapolis paper company. City trucks and student volunteers collected donations from Lima and county communities with Principal D L Johnson urging participation. Proceeds fund the city recreation center’s operation in the city hall.

Floyd Vandegrift Beaverhead County Salvage Minneapolis D. L. Johnson Lima Patterson

Presbyterian Sunday School to Convene at Church

The Presbyterian Sunday School will gather at 10 o'clock Sunday morning inside the church for lessons and activities.

Presbyterian Sunday School Presbyterian

Pioneer of County Is Summoned

A Dillon resident, pioneer of the county, pioneer of the Dillon Baptist church, died. She survived by two daughters May and Laura Sprinkle of Dillon, two sons Blair and Joe Sprinkle of Dillon, and seven grandchildren. Her husband died December 10, 1933.

Dillon Sprinkle Dillon Baptist Church May Laura Sprinkle Blair Joe Sprinkle

Beaverhead Red Cross Quota Fixed at $5700

The Beaverhead Red Cross quota is set at 5700 dollars with a drive to be conducted on a Sunday in March likely March 11. Montana Power Company offices serve as headquarters and contributions may be left there or with chapter treasurer H. H. Bates. Several local individuals and organizations have already contributed, and the speaker urged everyone to give at least last year’s amount to push the county over the top.

Montana Power Company H. H. Bates Beaverhead White

Grass Fire Near Spruce Street Promptly Contained

Dillon volunteer firefighters were dispatched around 1 30 yesterday afternoon to a grass fire on Spruce Street that threatened to spread but was brought under control.

Dillon Spruce Street

Sale of O K Rubber Welders shop on Bannack street

Announcement reports Paul L. and R. S. Anderson selling the O K Rubber Welders shop on Bannack street to Raymond E. Kimmel of Missoula. The new owner took possession Monday.

O.K Bannack Street Paul L R. S. Anderson Raymond E. Kimmel Missoula

J. M. Giles Dies Today at Home in Albany

J M Giles dies at his Albany home. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM from Brundage chapel with Rev Lewis D Smith of St James Episcopal Church officiating. Burial in Mountain View cemetery. Survived by widow, son Norman Giles of Dillon, daughter D H Moffett of Gillette, two sisters Eva Gillespie of Albany and Maude Puliier of Iowa, two brothers Robert and Norwood Giles of Albany, four grandchildren John James David and Betty Jean Moffett, plus nieces and nephews.

I.C.C.F. Lodge Brundage Funeral Home Lewis D. Smith St. James Episcopal Church Mountain View Cemetery Norman Giles Dillon D. H. Moffett Gillette Wyo Eva Gillespie Albany Maude Pulifier Iowa Robert Giles Norwood Giles John James Giles David Betty Jean Moffett

Forty seven nominations for futurity list published

A long list of names and ranches appears as nominations for a futurity event. Becker Wilsall Stewart E Bell Eden Mrs Mary Bird Twin Bridges Bodine Herefords Clyde Park E H Bodley Hobson Everett Brownell Belgrade Brown & Wallace Toston The Cheneys Belgrade Clemon Brothers Jackson Cline Brothers Manhattan John Dooling Jackson C D & David Dutton Gold Creek Dan Frazer Norris Sam Freeman Dillon J D Harrison Polaris F and M Hunnewell Brooks C E Kieckbush Townsend L Mikkelson & Sons Eden Marshall Creek Ranch Philipsburg Frank Pendleton Wisdom Nick Pepercoff Twin Bridges A E Peterson Bozeman Pettipiece & Kruse Eden Red Barn Hereford Ranch A F Woodward Roy Oscar Sales Bozeman A E Sheldon Hobson Henry M Skank Bozeman C E Smiley & Son Eden Vernon Smiley Eden Wilbur Storey Bozeman Dr R R Sigler Bozeman Treasurer State Herefords Philipsburg Don Warren Deer Lodge Ernest Waters Reichle Thomas H Watson Hobson Vernon E Watson Hobson

Becker Wilsall Stewart E. Bell Eden Mary Bird Twin Bridges Bodine Herefords Clyde Park E. H. Bodley Hobson Everett Brownell Belgrade Brown & Wallace Toston the Cheneys Clemon Brothers Jackson Cline Brothers Manhattan John Dooling C. D David Dutton Gold Creek Dan Frazer Norris Sam Freeman Dillon J. D. Harrison Polaris F. and M. Hunnewell Brooks C. E. Kieckbush Townsend L. Mikkelson & Sons Marshall Creek ‘Ranch Philipsburg Frank Pendleton Wisdom Nick Pepercoff A. E. Peterson Bozeman Pettipiece & Kruse Red Barn Hereford Ranch A. F. Woodward Roy Oscar Sales A. E. Sheldon Henry M. Skank

Girl Scout Drive Here Is Success

A local girl scout drive succeeds as leaders attend a training school in Butte on Monday. Attending are Mrs. Harry Anderson Mrs. W. M. Camp Mrs. Fred Bridenstine Mrs. Harry Somenson and Mrs. A. L. McArthur.

Butte Harry Anderson W. M. Camp Fred Bridenstine Harry Somenson A. L. McArthur

Clyde Dillon pilot honored for thirty missions and leadership

An obituary style notice extols Clyde Dillon a pilot in the Fighting Cocks squadron believed killed in action. It notes he flew thirty missions inflicted heavy enemy damage and showed superior leadership. It conveys the squadron's grief and pride in his service and friendships.

Clyde

Dillon clubs pace district with veteran and rookie mix

Dillon teams dominate region with 44 point per game average noted. Virginia City relies on one-year veteran. Twin Bridges lists five one-year players while Sheridan fields three four-year players and others with varied experience. Anaconda Central, Whitehall, Harrison, and Ennis show mix of two and one year players and several three-year veterans.

Virginia City Twin Bridges Sheridan Anaconda Central Whitehall Harrison Ennis

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