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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1948

Page

9

Sassman Captures Lead in Shoot With 273 Points

Otto Sassman quick to regain form after practice and shoots to 273 to top a field that includes H. Hignight and S. Johnson tied at 272. Buckingham 270, with other scorers like Fox 265 Koenig 258 Banks 259 Ballou 250 and Simon 260 among the participants in a varied off-hand to prone format.

Otto Sassman H. Hignight S. Johnson C. Buckingham K. Fox B. Koenig P. Cashmore P. Bond C. Banks G. Griggs D. Ballou Dr. Bell S. Langdorf B. Cashmore T. Marcos al Simon R. Wright

Mrs Flynn Visits With Phoenix Kin This Week

Mrs. R. S. Flynn of Phoenix Arizona is visiting this week with her sister Mrs. B. A. Risley and mother Mrs. J. W. Stamm.

R. S. Flynn Phoenix, Ariz B. A. Risley J. W. Stamm

St James Parish Joins Episcopal Relief Campaign Drive

The 1947 Episcopal relief drive surpasses five million dollars in cash and fifteen million pounds in supplies for war wrecked Europe and Asia. Bishop Henry Knox Sherrill will speak to congregations at 11 32 a m on Sunday February 29, with St James Dillon fully cooperating to broadcast the address to a crowded service.

Europe Asia Episcopal Church Henry Knox Sherrill Sherrill Dillon St. James Episcopal Lewis D. Smith

Community Concert Drive Under Way Wednesday

The fundraiser featured Dr. W H Stephan and Peggy Lou Sutherland performing arias from Lucia di Lammermoor and Lehar tunes with Fred Honeychurch at the piano. Dinner drew strong attendance and enthusiasm. a check-up meeting is set for Thursday at 4 PM, and the local drive closes Saturday at 1 PM with no admissions sold to any program of the series.

W. H. Stephan Peggy Lou Sutherland Ardon Lucia di Lammermoor Donizetti Lehar Fred Honeychurch

Large class taken into Elks Lodge in Lima parade and dance

The Dillon lodge led a parade through Lima's business district in the early evening and hosted a high school gym dance after initiation with Nellie Poole's orchestra providing music.

Elks Lodge Dillon Lodge Lima Nellie Poole

Montana Postmasters Convention Heads to Great Falls

Postmaster Harry J. Andrus treasurer of the Montana Postmasters Association announces the 12th annual convention to be held in Great Falls with Postmaster E Warren Toole as host. Dates listed as June 8-190.

Harry J. Andrus Montana Postmaster’s Association Great Falls E. Warren Toole

VFW Post Holds Regular Meeting At Local Hall

Lloyd Whipple post No. 4163 VFW held its regular meeting at the 1.0.C.F. hall with strong turnout. Eight recruits were initiated and the post reported 1947 membership reached, with plans for further gains. A Dutch lunch followed the session and eligible members may apply for American Defense and Victory medals through Commander Howard Rundle at Dillon Hide & Fur.

Lloyd Whipple Post C.F. Hall Howard Rundle Dillon Hide & Fur Company

Beavers Top Whitehall for District 16 Championship

Beavers seized early lead, stretched advantage to 51 41 by the third period and edged Whitehall 51 to 41 to win district 16. Huntley led Beavers with 19 points, Patton added 13 while Sleeman and Davis paced Whitehall with 11 and 9. Awards were given by Coach Mullany, Beaver band entertained, and Whitehall supporters joined in intermission numbers.

Beavers Whitehall Huntley Patton Sleeman Davis Irene Duckham Beaver Lodge Anaconda’ Central Deer Lodge

Local residents and visitors flood Dillon for weekend events

A list of Dillon area residents visiting from Lima Helena and Butte plus Montana university students and local officials. Activities include a Eagle delegation meeting in Virginia City and an initiation planned for February 28. A service officer from the Veterans Welfare Commission will assist veterans at the state employment office Thursday.

A. J. Schulz Big Hole Basin John Alexander Dillon Lima J. Elmer Selway Grant Virginia Tovey Lois Hazelbaker Margot Luebben Carl Davis Bert Gaskill Montana University Joan McCully Laurel Miss Hazelbaker Charles Burden San Diego Calif R. L. Palmer City Wilber Clark Ernest Pewe Jal Lynn Keith Butte C. Ha

Drunken Driving Guilty Plea and Beavers Lose

Joseph Grogan paid a $50 fine after pleading guilty to drunken driving in the justice court. Sheriff Paul Temple and Deputy Stevens arrested him on the highway north of town early Sunday. In a separate note, Beavers lost to Butte Central 57 to 41 in a non conference game with Huntley and Coppin scoring 12 apiece for Beavers and Devich Burns totaling 17 and 16 for the visitors.

Joseph Grogan Justice Court Paul Temple Stevens State Commission Beavers Butte Central Butte Huntley Coppin Devich Burns

Dillon Lodge Plans Tonight Meeting Entertainment

Exalted Ruler Harry S. Tash announces Dillon lodge No. 1554 BPOE will hold a regular meeting at the I O C F hall with reports from Lima visitation where 28 candidates were initiated as the Washington birthday class. A dance sponsored by the Dillon Elks drum and bugle corps followed the session. Interment was at Mountains View Cemetery. Mrs. Marquard, longtime Dillon resident since 1923, died Wednesday last week on Virginia street.

Harry S. Tash Dillon Lodge No B.P.O.E C.F Lima Washington Dillon Elks Drum and Bugle Corps Archie Green St. James Episcopal Church Mountains, View

Funeral Rites Held for Carrie H. Marquard

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Brundage chapel for Mrs. Carrie H. Marquard conducted by Reverend Lewis D. Smith.

Brundage Chapel Carrie H. Marquard Lewis D. Smith

Whitworth Visits Billings on Business Last Week

S. E. Whitworth was a business visitor to Billings last week, meeting local executives and inspecting operations. He discussed potential projects and future collaboration with Billings firms.

S. E. Whitworth Billings

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