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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1947
Page
8
Dr and Mrs I W Vinsel return from Salt Lake where they attended the nineteenth annual meeting of the Intermountain Veterinary Medical Association. Prominent veterinary experts from across the country spoke during the three day convention.
Mizpah Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star announces a public card party at the Masonic hall on Saturday night February 1. Local clubs and societies report meetings and officers elected, including Elks, L D S Relief Society, Craft Club, and Past Matrons Club, with Epiphany candlelight service at St James guild hall marking the week.
Mr and Mrs Marion Christen sen of Alder are the parents of a son born Wednesday morning January 15 at Barrett hospital. The mother is the former Frances Shafer of Argenta.
Miss Ruth B. McIntosh executive assistant to the regional SSA director in Denver will address the Dillon branch of the AAUW Monday night January 27 at 8 15 in room 307 Normal college Her talk The Social Security Program What It Does and Does Not Do outlines SSA work Her Montana roots span years and she has over 10 years with the SSA In Rocky Mountain Region she oversees Montana Colorado Utah Wyoming and Idaho Members are reminded of the 7 45 business meeting preceding the address.
In Dillon the street scene logs a noon siesta gathering of local businessmen arguing over who pays. A ski outing at Elkhorn Sunday reports LaMoine LeFay assisting a fallen girl on the tow, crashing into her and leaving a snow sitmark. The narrator notes moving to a new corner near the courthouse and settling into town life with newcomers seeking homes.
Beavers and Eagles meet in a county court matchup after a 38 38 tie with two minutes left. Saints win on quick baskets by Byrne and Thompson. box scores list Beavers led by Patterson McLaren Hazelbaker and Johnson while Saints feature Fitzpatrick Thompson Gallagher Muster and Piyin. Officials were Good and Wagner. Beavers beat Salmon 45 33 on Saturday as Patton led with 17 points and McLaren 11 while Reddington top-scored for Salmon with 14.
Mr and Mrs William Mitchell spent the last weekend visiting friends in Bozeman.
Five marriage licenses issued by Clerk Norman Giles last week. Couples listed include Gordon Colver 23 and Betty Fletcher 19 from Idaho Falls, LeRoy Croft 23 and Bessie Rinker 17 from Roberts Idaho, Pyatt Jensen 21 from Dayton and Patricia Barney 19 from Butte. On Friday Alva Wilhelm 21 and Jessie Shaw 20, both from Idaho Falls, were recorded.
A weekly veterans column explains VA contact office limits on accepting insurance premiums and directs payments to the Seattle regional office. It advises reopening disability claims for former POWs and notes special consideration for those interned in enemy camps. Rules on GI Bill eligibility transfers to spouses are clarified and field trip expenses are not covered unless part of tuition. Applications for hospital or domiciliary care use VA Form P-10 and property insurance is typical for VA guaranteed loans.
Orr's and Vigilantes each notch four points in the Commercial League's second half opening at Dillon Bowling Center. Oasis, Gosman's, Creamery, Bond's and Eagle follow with three wins and one loss. High game: Gosman's 1015. Orr's high series 2744. Schmittroth 246 and 596. Standings show Vigilantes 4-0 atop, with several teams at 3-1. Next matches list Ex-Sheriffs, Oasis, Vigilantes, Roberts, Orr's, Warner's, and more across Monday and Tuesday sessions.
The Wisdom Woman's club met at Mrs. Peter Rasmussen's home with a poetry talk by Mrs. George Cottrell. The American Legion and Auxiliary hosted a card party with prizes for Mrs. Bud Lapham and Harry Lapham. Wisdom ladies aid met at the community building with co hosts Mrs. Claude Anderson and Mrs. H. G. Williams. Despite a Sunday blizzard, locals attended the Elk Horn ski jump. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Glassey returned from Bitter Root visits. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Capehart visited from Butte. L. R. Smiths drove to Butte for medical care.
Herbert Wheat the secretary and Luther Smith the chairman of Beaverhead county ACA attended a district conference of the Production and Marketing Administration in Bozeman on Friday and Saturday. Plans for the organization s 1947 program were discussed.
Rev Amer Idso leads a church program with church school at 10 a m and worship service at 11 a m. The Crusade for Christ is now on and its success rests upon the church. Attendance at each service is urged.
J Thompson Baker, pastor, invites the public to Sunday school at 9 45 and the 11 o clock preaching service led by the youth. The morning program includes four short addresses and the Youths Choir with features of music. Dr. Baker goes to
Mr and Mrs Clayton Kennedy spent the past week in Arizona on a vacation trip.
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