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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1956

Page

7

Bulldogs to Meet Polson All Stars Friday at College

Western College Bulldogs host the Lake County All Stars of Polson in a final home exhibition to kick off the 1956-57 scholarship drive. The game supports the college fund with a 4 8 p.m. tipoff and 1 dollar adults 25 cents students. season tickets not honored.

College Bulldogs Lake County All Stars Polson Bulldogs Bozeman A.A.U Montana Lake County Stars Herb Herschman Gonzaga Mission High Ron Kimmel Mission Billy Kann MSU Dixon Art Previs Ronan George “Satch” McConnell

Cribbage Smorgasbord Signals Winter's Decline

The weather bureau hints Old Man Winter waning as Franks Madden hosts the annual cribbage smorgasbord at the Andrus Fountains. Fifty three contestants played with equal kibitzing spectators. Tom Clemon won the tournament and Roy Forrester placed second in cribbage play.

Winter Frank Madden Tom Clemon Roy Forrester

Wing wins state soil prize and dairy acclaim in Massachusetts

Mrs. Amy Wing of Keys Hill Road New Marlborough Massachusetts wins the Massachusetts State Soil Conservation Committee grand prize for outstanding soil and water conservation among 600 entrants in Berkshire district. She farms 888 acres dairy land with a noted Holstein herd and two Registered bulls rated Preferred Pedigree Sires. She is a familiar figure in Jackson and the valley.

John Wing Amy Wing Keys Hill Road New Marryboro Massachusetts Massachusetts State Soil Conservation Committee Berkshire Soil Conservation District Wing Holstein - Friesian Association Jackson

Party for Warren Henrie at Diamond Bar Inn

Farewell party given for Warren Henrie by friends in the Big Hole as he prepares to report to an Air Force assignment in California. The event highlighted community ties and a sense of good will among local residents.

Martin Jackson Diamond Bar Inn Dillon Warren Henrie Big Hole Warren California Air Force Big Hole Ski Club

Veterans Administration news briefs column announced

The newspaper will publish a weekly VA news briefs column for veterans in the community. Veterans are advised to contact or write their nearest VA office for further information.

Veterans Administration

VA Home Loan Appraisal Requests Rise in January

VA data show 29 284 appraisal requests for proposed homes in January up 18 percent from December while existing home appraisals totaled 18 938. January GI loan applications reached 41 882, down eight percent from December as VA notes seasonal building activity and credit rules easing not yet felt. The World War II GI loan deadline does not apply to eligible veterans. the deadline is 10 years from the end of the first enlistment under the Voluntary Recruitment Act.

Veterans Administration

Ken Wheat Convalesces at Home in Ilion New York

Kenneth Wheat is back home in Ilion after a long illness and operation. He works with the Remington Arms Division of Dupont Nemours Corp. The Wheat family has resided in Ilion for years. Son Jim attends State College at Raleigh North Carolina and daughter Kay studies at Teachers College in Buffalo New York.

Ken Wheat Dillon Kenneth Wheat Ilion New York Ken Remington Arms Division Dupont-Nemours Corp Wheat Jim State College Raleigh N. C Kay Teachers College Buffalo N. Y

Church Women Seek Help With Milk Wrapper Labels

The Women’s Society of the Methodist church collects Morning Milk Carnation labels for a fund raising drive. Call Mrs. Proulx at 627-M or Mrs. Goodwin at 82-M to arrange pickup.

Church Women’s Society Women’s’ Society of the Methodist Church Carnation

First Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule

John Spencer pastor leads Friday evening adult instruction at 7 30. Saturday hosts food sale at noon. Sunday offers 9 45 Sunday school 11 morning worship 5 30 vespers supper and film. Trustees meet Tuesday 8. Senior confirmation Wednesday 4 p.m. Midweek Lenten service 7 30. Junior confirmation Thursday 4 p.m. Choir 7 p.m. Luther League 7 45. Worship invitation extended.

First Lutheran Church John Spencer Farmers Union Luther League

Girls praised for commendable conduct at Jackson’s home visit

Weekend visitors at Mr and Mrs Jack Hirschys included Bob Henningson and Butte children. The girls were praised for their exemplary behavior during the stay and by all who met them.

Jackson Jack Hirschy Bob Henningson Butte

Surprise Stork Shower Held For Mrs Tom Clemon

Mrs Mel McDowell and Mrs Jack Hirschy hosted a surprise stork shower Monday afternoon for Mrs Tom Clemon. Bridge games followed with Mrs John Krause winning high and Mrs Allen Dansie taking low.

Mel McDowell Jack Hirschy Tom Clemon John Krause Allen Dansie

First Annual Statewide Photographic Salon Planned

The Missoula Salon Photography club announces the first statewide salon open to Montana residents. Entries must be black and white, 16x20 mounts, with a $1 fee and pre paid return. Judging occurs March 24 and 25 with March 30 to April 1 gallery exhibit at Montana State University Missoula.

Missoula Ruth Peterson Montana College of Fine Arts Montana State University Art Gallery of the Arts and Crafts Robert M. Catlin Professional Photographers Association Lyle E. Downes Butte Butte Camera Club Photographic Society of America Ernst Peterson Hamilton Ted Hewett Photographic Socieey of America Club Hewett S. 6Th St. Missoula Mont John Gilbertson South Avenue East

District Governor Visits Dillon Rotary Club

Paul Wylie and Mrs Wylie joined Dillon Rotarians as guests at the Monday club meeting. Frank Hazelbaker served as master of ceremonies and introduced the guests and speakers. Wylie spoke on Rotary precepts and program aims. Miss Darlene Reamer, a high school guest, shared experiences as a Girls State delegate.

Paul Wylie Wylie Dillon Rotarians Frank Hazelbaker Governor Wylie Rotary Darlene Reamer

Elks Club Till Rifled By Thieves Last Week

Burglars pried open the Elks Club bar cash register early Saturday and stole more than 300 dollars including 60 dollars in nickels and 50 dollars in dimes. Whiskey was taken and the break in was found by Art Bay at 9 30 AM. Police and Sheriff MacDonald suspect a keyed entry or lock picking and note a suspicious car seen the night before.

Elks Club Art Bay John MacDonald Iobbers

Conversation as a Lifelong Pleasure and Leisure

A quotation from William Somerset Maugham notes that conversation ranks among life’s great pleasures and reveals how leisure can be found in dialogue. The line reflects on the value of thoughtful talk and its place in a balanced life.

William Somerset Maugham

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