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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1950
Page
5
Winter brings wool questions and labels. Terms like virgin new wool reprocessed and re used wool reflect fiber quality and processing. Virgin wool is unprocessed, reprocessed from scraps keeps some quality, while re used wool comes from worn fabrics mixed with new fibers.
Wisdom residents enjoyed bridge prizes at Mrs. Tom Williams home, and Wisdom Chapter No. 67 OES held a regular meeting with Dorothea Lloyd as worthy matron. An all star meeting elected Beulah Neidt president Edith Johnson vice president and Helen Smith secretary treasurer. A dance was canceled due to wind and cold but entertainment continued with square dancing and a phonograph. Several dinners and visits occurred including guests at Dick's Cafe and multiple hospitality gatherings. Frances Shirley and Nora Ryan from Dillon visited Wisdom and traveled home.
Harvey Withington of Dillon faced third degree assault charges after a nightclub altercation. County Attorney Gilbert led the case. Justice of the Peace W M Stone oversaw the plea. Withington received six months in jail and 250 dollars in fines, with all but 50 dollars suspended on six months probation.
The Wool Products Labeling Act seeks clear labeling on wool garments to ensure buyers know fiber content. The text urges strict adherence, warning against selling goods without proper wool labeling and highlighting consumer protection aims.
Digest of the 1949 Chapter 199 method for distributing county school funds. Steps outline foundation programs by pupil counts, reserve funds, district and county percentages, and possible state aid up to 90 percent with optional levies to cover remaining shortfalls. Also notes prior method based on district enrollment.
Grace Memorial Methodist Church invites the public to Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Alfred R. Graesser, with morning service at 11 a.m. and a sermon on Gracious Giving and Gracious Living. The Women’s Society installs officers for 1950 Thursday at 2 p.m. with a program and refreshments.
Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m Sunday evening service at 8 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m
In the Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Montana the estate of Brandt H. Casterline deceased issues a creditor notice. Administrator C M Casterline directs creditors to present claims with vouchers within ten months of first publication at Theodore F McFadden law offices Dillon Montana for probate.
Public notice dated at Dillon Montana on December 27 1949 references document 20 41 with no additional details readable.
The council of Lima Montana invites sealed bids for the site of the Lima Town House and lots. Bids are to be opened at the Feb 6 regular meeting and marked Bid for Town House and Lots. Send to Mrs F O Mitchell Town Clerk Lima MT with details from the mayor or clerk. The council may reject any or all bids.
Male help wanted seeking a reliable man with a car to call on farmers in Bee County. The ad promises earnings of 15 to 20 dollars per day with no experience or capital required. Permanent position offered by McNess Co., Dept. A, Freeport, Tl. 27-2.
Elks organize P E R night next Wednesday January 25 with past exalted rulers as guests. Harold Murray announced seating of past rulers and the presentation of two twenty five year pins.
St Rose Catholic Church lists Sunday masses at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Lima holds 10:30 a.m. on the first Sunday each month. Grant offers 10:30 a.m. on the second Sunday. Melrose Masses at 10:00 a.m. on the third Sunday and fifth Sunday when it occurs. Jackson’s is at 9:30 a.m. on the fourth Sunday.
William Mordan was a business visitor here Wednesday representing Ima. He met local officials and discussed ongoing projects during his stay.
Classified notice from Dillon listing a Lima Montana sale of a small modern house in an exclusive location with bath tub furnished and fenced yard, offered by Dillon Real Estate for inquiries.
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