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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1940

Page

4

Marriage Announcements From Chinook And Nearby

Miss Elsie Mueller and Francis Laden wed at St. Rose church on December 30 in Be av erhead valley with family and friends present. The couple, former Montana State Normal College students, plan a reception at Trail cafe.

Elsie Mueller August Mueller Chinook Francis Laden Pat Laden Beaverhead Valley St. Rose Church F. X. Lechner John W. Laden Marian Stiles Trail Cafe Montana State Normal College

Graves announces marriage of Dorothy Graves to Roy L Kirby

Mr and Mrs Harry Graves announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy Graves to Roy L Kirby of Hood River Oregon. The wedding occurred in Stevenson Washington on Saturday December 30 with a wedding trip to Portland. They returned to Hood River where Kirby works for a fruit association. The bride graduated from Dillon schools and is from one of Beaverheads pioneer families.

Harry Graves Dorothy Graves Roy L. Kirby Hood River Ore Stevenson Wash Portland Kirby Fruit Association Dillon Schools Oregon Beaverhead

Dillon group to host dinner and school tour

The Dillon Business and Professional Women's Club holds a monthly dinner tonight at Trail Cafe with Elizabeth Winn Eleanor Boetticher Gladys Forester and Margaret Sweeney on the program Looking Forward Education With the Democratic Way of Life Afterward a tour of the new high school will be led by Principal Conrad Orr The Dillon Parent Teachers Association plans a dance at city hall auditorium Saturday night Feb 3 in Helena separate liquor license rulings may require individual decisions for village versus city licenses in similar cases as to whether a $200 or $600 fee applies.

Lutheran Ladies Aid Society J. W. Rees L.D.S. Relief Society Pan Hellenic Club S. E. Davis Davis Helen Hoerning A. F. Waldorf P.N.G. Club Catherine Murphy Hazel Conger Conger Mizpah Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Martha Green Mary Farrell Ellen May Guild Paul Anderson James McCollum C. B. Marsh St. Rose Guild Fred Kerr Waldron Boger Hans Anderson Better Homes Club M. Miller Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club Trail Cafe Elizabeth Winn Eleanor Boetticher Gladys Forester Margaret Sweeney Prin. Conrad Orr Dillon Parent Teachers Association City Hall Auditorium Helena Butte Five Mile Warren Toole Butte T. E. Downey Liquor Control Commission Five Mile Toole

County Happenings Featured in Examiner Weekly Survey

The Examiner offers a complete weekly survey of county happenings for two dollars a year. The issue highlights local events, notable occurrences, and community updates in a concise digest.

The Examiner

Beaverhead County Board Opens 1940 Session with WPA Funding Plan

Beaverhead county commissioners meet January 2 1940 designating districts Hartwig No 1 Henneberry No 2 Jackson No 3. They authorize all three to inspect road and bridge work and county buildings. The board approves bonds and discusses WPA project No WP 2881 OP-665-91-1-74 with Emergency Relief funds to cover sponsor contributions.

Beaverhead Montana Hartwig Henneberry Jackson W.P.A Emergency Relief Fund Fred Hummel Dewey County Board of Public Welfare Vivian A. Burr Josephine Darlington Albert S. Baker State Department Beaverhead County Burr

Pendergast and Dillon Social Roundup

A sequence of local social visits and callers details residents of WISE RIVER and surrounding areas. Frequent mentions include the Pendergast family visiting friends and relatives in Dillon Helena Butte and Divide with many names such as Mallon Husted Pat terson Stanchfield Smith Hansen and Dodgson among others.

Besse Paddock Tom Pendergast Norma Paddock Normal College Dillon Elizabeth Allen Fred Patterson Pendergasts Frank Husted B. F. Smith Cal Peterson Bob Hansen Ben Mallon Husted Maysel Lowell L. O. Peck Ben Mallons Jim Gnose Anaconda Walter Gnose Dan Pendergast Martin Jackson Dwight Harrison Jackson Verne Stanchfield Helena Husted Ranch Bill Knudsen Wisdom Pendergast Verne Stanchfield Sharon Lea H. A. Stanchfield Husteds Fred Rankin Dewey Pendergast Ranch Paul Paddock E. W. McKenzie William Gilbert Dodgson Harold Burns Butte W. F. Dodgson Shell Sweet Archie McTaggart Herzog Yes Joe Samals Sunay

College Coaches Meet Seeks Equality in Play

The meeting highlights a push to equalize opportunities for tall and short players with Bulldogs now averaging five feet ten inches, up from five nine last year. Principal Orr outlines a code of ethics for coaches and crowds as Rotary members pledge support. Montana Power installed new street lights on Bannack near the courthouse, inviting public view. Guests include George Elwell, Alex Tait of Dillon, and Robert Brown of Calgary Rotary and his son.

College Conference Bulldogs Gallant Collegians Prin Conrad Orr Rotary Group Frank Tyro Montana Power Company Bannack Street Court House Guy Combes George Elwell Alex Tait Dillon Robert Brown Calgary Rotary Club

First Presbyterian Church Service Notice

Paris E Wells D D minister leads Sunday school at 10 00 morning worship at 11 00 with sermon on National Missions.

Paris E. Wells D.D

Wisdom Montana Bid Accepted for Lot in Townsite

Emil Schwartz of Wisdom Montana bid $15 on Lot Ten, Block 9, Plat B in Wisdom Townsite. Board approved deed, then reviewed and filed county farm inmate figures and financial reports including high school 2767.67 and payroll 2837.00.

Board of Public Welfare Board of County Commissioners Emil Schwartz Wisdom Montana County Farm

Gems for Your Scrapbook

A compact collection of quotation prompts about making the most of the present. Each line urges action now, with references to Emerson Mary Baker Eddy George Eliot Longfellow and Carlyle. The verses stress daily effort, mercy, family kindness, and building a sturdy foundation for tomorrow.

George Eliot

Christian Science Lesson Sermon on God's Presence

The January 7 1940 Christian Science lesson sermon centers on God as the in-midst of Israel and Lord thy God. It cites Exodus 20 and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health, defining God as Allness and the infinite measure.

Churches of Christ, Scientist Israel Joel Egypt

Meeting of Civic Group Debates County Fees and Promotion

The Dillon chamber discusses city fees of 10 dollars annually and county membership at 5 dollars per year to aid Beaverhead county interests. Committee reports cover public institutions traffic regulations and committee leadership. Attendees include H M Warner E W Bond G Gosman R M Barrett and others.

Dillon Chamber Beaverhead County George M. Gosman E. W. Bond Dillon H. M. Warner Toad George Metlen President Warner R. M. Barrett George Gosman Harry J. Andrus Bert Megquier F. M. Poindexter J. W. Rees E. Whitworth

Helena judge rules on false teeth and non payment

District Judge A. J. Horsky held that false teeth fitting are legal grounds to withhold payment of a dental bill if the denture is returned to the dentist. The ruling concerns two Helena principals and centers on entitlement to refunds or credits under the denture transaction.

Helena A. J. Horsky

Beavers Face Test After Beating Powell County Wardens

Beavers aim to stay undefeated but lose star forward Ernie Good to a knee cut after a spill into a door pane. Dillon held a early lead, Powell County trimmed the margin to 19 16 in the third before the locals pulled away 26 19. Deer Lodge 26 Dillon 19 box score shows Good scoring nine before injury.

Ernie Good St. Peters Anaconda Deer Lodge Sheridan Beavers Powell County Wardens Good Beaver Dillon Smith Fee Wincox Burgess George Hubbard Wedum, Fu Willey, Fo Thompson Fg Ft Pty Elliott, Foe Hengel, Fut LOWE Lane Schuch White Eee Officials Bierrum and Olsen

Dillon Rifle Club Promotes Indoor and Outdoor Shooting

Jones, a senior club member, acts as junior instructor as the Dillon Rifle Club prepares indoor shoots in the new high school basement with a 250 foot range. An outdoor range will be near the Dillon Gun Club. Each member will receive government supplied guns, 120 rounds of high power ammunition, and 200 .22 calibre shells for indoor use.

Jones Dillon

The Best in Job Work at the Examiner Printing Co

The Examiner Printing Co showcases top quality job work and printing services. It highlights skilled staff, precise type setting, and reliable turnaround for business needs.

The Examiner Printing Co

Legion Head Presses Legislation After Meeting

After a business session, the legislative committee led by Mrs. Guy Combes discussed proposed laws during a social gathering at Mrs Combes home with committee members Mrs C J Horren and Mrs C T Callahan in attendance.

Legion Head Guy Combes C. J. Horren C. T. Callahan Combes

Kinman Business University Names Irene Megquier for Position

Miss Irene Megquier a Kinman Business University student is recommended for a position by the KBU Lifetime Employment Department with Marshall Wells Company in Spokane. She earned several awards at KBU and studied steno graphics and is from Dillon Montana. New classes begin January 15 and 22. write for a free booklet Planning Your Future to J I Kinman CPA Spokane.

Irene Megquier Kinman Business University KBU Marshall Wells Company Spokane Megquier Bert Megquier Dillon Montana Dillon High J. I. Kinman C.P.A

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