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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1957
Page
4
In a November 1952 briefing, experts explain fallout as radioactive dust from a nuclear fireball, its unpredictable windborne spread, and how to shelter effectively. Stay under cover, tune emergency frequencies, and use basements or root cellars to minimize exposure, noting high altitude winds can override surface directions.
In response to requests a Reupholstering Workshop is set for January 25 to 31 in Dillon. The afternoon and evening sessions accommodate a limited number. Contact the Extension office before January 17 1957 to reserve a spot and get guidance on materials if this is your first workshop.
Homemakers are reminded of safe check endorsements and methods to protect funds. Use specific endorsements to pay individuals, or deposit only, and avoid blank endorsements that allow anyone to cash. If misspelled, endorse as written and sign below. Notify bank immediately if a check is lost and consider cashing or depositing promptly to avoid stale checks.
The text describes an expenses paid trip to RCA in Schnectedy New York for an employment interview during holidays. The visitor toured Westinghouse in Pittsburgh General Electric in Philadelphia and toured New York City and Washington DC. He is the son of Mrs Fern Brooks of Dillon and a Beaverhead County High School graduate with a strong MSC record.
The Southern Montana Shrine Club will hold its annual ladies night party on Saturday night February 2 at the Lyons Den. Dave Hughes announced that all members Shriners and their ladies are invited to attend.
Betsy Clemow was the guest of honor at a birthday party hosted by Mrs. W. G. Gilbert at 308 East Chapman. Twelve friends attended the gathering and refreshments followed the event.
Funeral services for Earl Kenneth Wheat were conducted at Brundage Chapel with Rev. Martin Florian officiating. He was born in Dillon on October 5, 1909 and died suddenly in Ilion, New York, prompting a postponed service from Friday to Saturday. Mrs. Helene Wheat and children James and Kathryn arrived from New York for the rites. pallbearers named were Roscoe Cornell, Dave Williams, Leonard Schulz, Edgar Williams, R. V. Orman and Bernard Williams.
County assessor S. P. Meade spoke to the Dillon Rotary Club on property classification for tax purposes. He explained that total assessment values form the budget base and underassessment by one can unfairly shift the burden to neighbors. He noted fair assessment importance and discussed proposed reclassification methods.
A report notes the discussion of program goals and methods at a recent meeting. William Gilbert of Butte attended as a guest, indicating local involvement and interest in the initiative.
Research at the Wyoming Experiment Station finds black wool fibers on white wooled sheep raise the annual wool clip value by about 63 000 dollars. Black fibers cling when rubbing, and fabric makers view them as a defect. The station studies identifying white wooled sheep to replace the black counter sheep.
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