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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1933
Page
8
Bohemian waxwings from the Arctic circle descend on Dillon in the annual migration, feeding on late berries and displaying vivid markings. They arrive after bitter cold spells and nest far north again as snow recedes. Cedar waxwings, similar but with purplish breast sheen, are rarer in cities.
Beaverhead county commissioners met February 7 1933 with all members and the clerk present. The session approved a $900 county physician bond and a $3 000 bridge fund transfer. Claims were examined and paid from general road poor and bridge funds totaling 3 659 70 with lists of county farms livestock payroll and various supplies. District and state legislative notes followed.
Dillon visitors include Mr and Mrs Matt Kay and Mr and Mrs Frank Esterwald. Ralph Waldemar and William Bieksdorf report in from Horse Prairie. George Hughes children will study at home due to heavy snow drifts blocking school. Jim Prohosky traveled to Dillon and back. Peterson Lane remains drifted forcing motorists to shovel through a quarter mile. Mrs S B Howell shopped in Dillon. Pat Desmond returns from a two month California trip. Mrs John Peterson made a business trip to Salmon and back.
Protestants in the city unite for a union service at 3 30 p m Friday March 3 in the Lutheran church under Mrs T J Simons. The event marks the World Day of Prayer for Missions observed in about 53 countries with prayer for health strength and courage to improve the world. Local notes include visitors and relatives in Dillon from W 8 Tash Grasshopper ranch and the Knudson and Scott families.
Downing Brothers meat market partner in Lima died after fogged glasses blinded him as he entered a warm garage and fell through a floor trap. He aged 67, born in Australia, had lived in Lima eight years after living in Stanford and Wyoming. He was a respected resident of the southern county.
A funeral was held yesterday afternoon in Lima for Mr. Downing. He is survived by his daughter Mrs. Walter O Connor of Pocatello a sister Mrs. Lillian Drew of Beatrice Nebraska and two brothers Ernest Downing of Great Falls and Fred Downing of Vesta Nebraska.
Officials from commissioners county and state highway departments forestry staff and contractors will attend a two day event featuring twenty five thousand feet of talking motion pictures. A Diesel tractor from the company is shown at work with entertainment and instruction on lubrication care and adjustment of machinery and new Diesel machines. About one third of the films used in these tractor schools showcase Pacific Northwest scenes.
Eagle Scout Fielding Graves led the meeting with the Scout law and oath and a ten derfoot investiture. Colors were presented and the pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited. Scout Bagler Win Best called the court to attention and tapped. Intertroop contest winners were announced with Troop 14 taking three first places and Troop 42 in second.
In 1869 he moved west with his parents to Colorado and settled for years at Bailey. He visited Dillon often and resided here from 1924 until his death. He was well known and highly esteemed, and his passing was received with great regret by his many friends. He
Obituary notes a Dillon resident honored by the Beaverhead post of the American Legion on numerous occasions. Survived by two daughters Mable Mayfield of Dillon and May Kemp of Evergreen Colorado a son Charles Bonfield of Dillon 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services held yesterday at Grace Methodist Episcopal church under American Legion auspices with Rev. J A Meeke officiating. Body sent to Shawnee Colorado for interment.
The junior high show features a three act arrangement of The Silver Sandals by Blanch Thompson. Mrs Redburn directs with Melissa Minger L A Gregory Claudia Falls Marie King Alic Matson Frederick Crouse Mary Simons Erlint Richardson Franci Brown Mary Baker Ottilie Brauer and Ry H D Black providing support in dramatics orchestra dancing costumes scenery makeup and publicity.
A patchwork program will be announced next week for a Calico Tea in March. Attendees should wear cotton dresses with a dress code fined ten cents for those overdressed. Proceeds go to Barrett hospital supplies and equipment.
Eddie Hoerning sustained injuries in a garage accident when a truck lunged backward and crushed him by a door. Initial fears of internal injuries were later alleviated as he recovers this week.
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