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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1953
Page
5
Two Ohio home economists ran an experiment comparing drying clothes on the line with using an automatic dryer. They sought to determine wear and tear on fabrics and whether the convenience justifies the large appliance investment.
An Ohio trial finds washing machines cause most fiber damage, not drying. Dryers shorten load time and effort, keep whiteness close to line drying, and better preserve colors, with shrinkage mainly in cotton knits and towels. Weather proves irrelevant to drying results. cost remains a main caveat.
Ed Monger, 1951 52 president of the Western Montana college student body, visited Dillon on leave from Camp Roberts California where he is stationed with the army. He spent time on the campus renewing acquaintances.
The Montana National Guard’s 163rd Infantry, based in Dillon and 17 other cities, will convert March 1 to the 163rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. Col. W R Rankin will command the new unit, featuring light and medium tanks, armored cars, and self propelled howitzers, with units in Dillon Bozeman Helena Malta Chinook Culbertson Sidney and more.
Montana reports unusually mild January weather benefiting big game as animals avoid concentrating on winter ranges due to scant snow. The Department of Fish and Game notes the lack of snow delays the annual census, with plans to conduct the count in February using aerial coverage to survey large areas.
The National Benefit Insurance company of Des Moines announced it will send agents to Dillon and Beaverhead County to enroll residents in a plan covering hospital and surgical expenses. It argues the program counters socialized medicine by letting citizens self insure in the traditional American way.
The Montana State University autumn quarter honor roll lists 236 high achieving students. Included are Howard A. Scott of Armstead Samuel E. Davis Bruce H. Lloyd and James L. Roberts of Dillon Daniel L. Dennis formerly of Dillon Virginia Maxine Balkovatz and Pauline Louise Oberg of Twin Bridges.
Beaverhead sheriffs and federal officer Ben Holter earned praise for seizing 20 illegal stills in early 1923. Two moonshine plants were found near Lama and Birch Creek, with 20 and 10 gallon capacities respectively. Operators paid $150 fines after court. Other items note crowded high school facilities, court cases, student leaders, and obituaries from Dillon.
Tractors and farm implements led the 1953 business promotion parade with Ford jubilee models balers and other equipment shown in January advertising and promotions. Demonstrations and field tests accompanied the displays as automobile promotions began in November and extended into January with early 1953 model showings.
The American Trail will air in February as a 13 chapter educational radio series for fourth to eighth graders. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the program is produced with educator and radio expert input.
Beavers fall 24 to 13 to Missoula in a fast paced high school basketball game described as exciting. The chunk mentions Melrose and Twin Bridges residents, Eliel's store clearance prices, and Hartwig Theater showings including Mane Prevost and Bebe Daniels in dated context.
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