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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1942
Page
8
A Dillon trade school student, Paul Carver, pilots a three foot wing model monoplane at the municipal skating rink. The craft is refueled and serviced in a 60 foot radius circle, with strings to the controls guiding its non stop flights above the rink.
Wool buyers in Chicago and Boston pressed calls while Salt Lake City and other centers urged growers, recalling 1918 levels as large Montana clips like Gleed top the market. A 1.18 per pound ceiling on clean wool under new rules shapes local pricing amid shrinking adjustments. Beaverhead Wool Pool directors meet to review and plan.
The Dillon Chamber of Commerce held the first open forum in the city hall with about 40 attendees despite poor weather. Members discussed activities and membership, upcoming events, and the four month shortening of the fishing season protested to the State Fish and Game Commission. Committees for the year were announced, plans for a Buy-at-Home campaign were floated, and the next forum was suggested at Sally Ann Bakery.
Ski enthusiasts spent the double holiday at Elk Horn lodge where fresh snow and fine weather made skiing excellent over the weekend. Visitors included out of town enthusiasts. Another ski party is planned for this weekend and the club tournament will be held on Sunday March 8. The Best in Job Work at the Examiner Printing Co.
Otto Sassman won the Dillon Rifle club last Wednesday with 278x300. Mel Jones took second with 273 and Sam Langdorf finished third with 270. The competition included off hand, sitting, and prone positions.
Amy Stephens a student at the Normal college departed at week’s end for Miles City where she will teach the remainder of the term.
The Normal college basketball team went on a road trip and won only the College of Education game at Great Falls. Havre Northern Lights beat them 46 to 41, Carroll College edged 48 to 46, then Carroll won 40 to 31. With two games left, a second place tie with Northern Montana remains possible. They face Montana Mines in Butte and Carroll here next week.
Earl Fairbanks of Lima a prominent University student at Missoula has been appointed by the Student Public Relations committee to study more efficient publicity methods for the university and its activities. Co investigator is Jack Hallowell of Missoula. They will focus on boosting the interscholastic track meet sponsored by the University to attract high school students from across the state.
Mr and Mrs Peter Rebich welcomed a son at Barrett hospital last Saturday. A Sanderson returned home after a hospital stay. Mrs R G Powers, injured in an accident, was released Monday. Miss Jessie Duboc of Normal college faculty discharged last Saturday. Fred Nordstrom, previously at Barrett hospital, was released yesterday.
Maud R. Breck, once of Dillon, died February 14 in Alhambra California. Funeral services occurred in Pasadena and her remains were buried in Mountain View cemetery. Born 1868 in Minersville Ohio she moved to Montana at 20, married Jack Brock, lived in Dillon for 30 years before relocating to Sheridan. Survived by husband two daughters Minnie C. Lopp and Mabel B. Selway and three grandchildren.
Joe Bergeson was elected master councilor with Ray Conger as senior and Dave Curry as junior at the DeMolay election meeting held Wednesday night. Additional officers and installation will occur later along with initiation for Jack Davis Dick Evans Jack Dodd and Bob Stanchfield. Plans for a steak dinner at the Bergeson cabin on Birch Creek are being prepared when weather allows.
The draft system outlines that induction proceeds only after lists are exhausted, with a March lottery to set classification order. Questionnaires on vocational experience go to registrants not yet called. Letters reach families. Bert Gaskell, a radio operator, is in the war zone, and James Judge is reported safe in the Pacific. Paul Stahl Jr. passed Navy Band tests in Salt Lake City, joining local musician Don's Dance Band alumni. Pete Best heads to Norfolk after Washington.
A collage of statements from Hazlitt Eddy and Whittier arguing for moral rightness under divine guidance. The text contrasts human potential with sacred overriding power and ends with a maxim about rights and right action.
County treasurer reports 150 passenger and 50 truck licenses behind last year as 1942 plates near March 1 deadline. After March 1, unlicensed cars face penalties starting May 1 with a 10 percent surcharge for late licensing. Many vehicles idle due to tire rationing and spring weather delays. Some owners store cars with wheels removed and tires secured.
Draft headquarters announce 443 new names added to Beaverhead county rolls bringing total registrations to 1,611. Cards for about 30 registrants reside outside the county and have been sent to proper boards. about the same number arrived from foreign boards.
Mr Elmo Winn and Mrs Winn departed Tuesday for a vacation trip visiting Arizona and New Mexico with plans to explore the Southwest.
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