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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1956

Page

2

Connie Marie Jardine Takes Hospital Stay For Treatment

Mrs. Bruce Jardine took Connie Marie to Butte Tuesday for medical attention and returned home Saturday leaving the baby for further care. Connie Marie gained weight in hospital and was brought home Monday. Mrs. Wendell Jardine and Nancy accompanied the trip to Butte. Guests at Sperle Home included Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kolb and Marian and Susan of Bison, S.D., who enjoyed fishing and picnicking. Kenneth Spiers recuperating at home after a major operation with visits from his daughters from Bingham Canyon. Haying planned on the Spiers ranch around July 15. Mr. Spiers will be unable to head the mowers this year. Charles Burton trucked cattle to Idaho Falls for sale with Blaz Sugar and Bud Lapham ranches. Lake outing at Van Houteni lake featured Zina Burton, Clarence Burton, Heather Waters, Rueben Waters and guests. Mrs. Cunliffe and husband returned to Utah. Mrs. Burton and Clarence shopped at Dillon.

Connie Marie Jardine Bruce Jardine Connie Marie Butte Sperle Vernon Kolb Marian Susan Bison 8. D Chris Sperle Mr. Kolb Spiers Kenneth Spiers Bingham Canyon Marcelo Charles Burton Idaho Falls Blaz Sugar Bud Lapham Idaho Zina Burton Clarence Burton Eather Waters Rueben Waters van Houtiri Lake Mrs. Athey Utah Kenneth Parks Julia Mike South Tacoma Wash Jackson Roy Fords Bannack Old Town Myrtle Lapham Dillon John Wing Amy Wing Southfield Mass Tom Fernandez Blaz Lugar Mr. Lugar Mr. Fernandez Bill Brown Missoula Lester Sage Paul Walborn Blackfoot John Burton Frank Wilke Frank Wilke, Jr Wisdom Jennie Johnson Dale Pettit Harry Davis Orville Sparrow Orline Smith Alberton John Krause Arthur Burnell St. Paul Minn George Meissner Lakeland Alfred Peterson

Petersons Visit Draws Family to Dillon

Mr and Mrs Bob Peterson traveled to Dillon on Friday to visit Mrs Oblique and their children Bobby Raymond and Sherry Peterson who joined them from a nearby locale.

Bob Peterson Dillon Mrs. Peterson Oblique Bobby Raymond Sherry Peterson

Grandchildren Visit Grandmother in Oregon Two Weeks

Children enjoyed a two weeks visit with their grandmother in Oregon, sharing time together and family moments in the region.

Oregon

Minneapolis Guests at Alfred Peterson Home

Guests from Minneapolis arrived Monday to visit Alfred Peterson. Carl Sorenson and Hazel Haugen plus Sandra Simpson stayed with Mrs. Peterson. They enjoyed coffee hour at Bob Petersons on Thursday and at the 40 Bar on Friday afternoon.

Minneapolis Alfred Peterson Carl Sorenson Hazel’ Haugen Sandra Simpson

Fourth of July Picnic and Open Ranch Visits in Idaho Falls

Wayne Stocks and family and Toke Contway Jr. enjoyed Fourth of July fishing at Warm Springs Creek. Dillon visitors Toke Contway and Clarence Olson joined Mrs. Hirschy and Fred Nelson at the ranch. Los Angeles guests Mr. and Mrs. Ray Moye visited Fred Hirschy and Fred Hirschy ranches. Nora Olson was Mrs. Moye. Cecile Hirschy arrived from Florida to visit. Miami visitors Simm Smith family joined the Hirschys. Jerry Hoestin of Key West stopped en route to Tokyo where Lt. Commander Hoestin will be assigned Navy duty.

Idaho Falls Wayne Toke Contway, Jr Warm Springs Creek Toke Contway Dillon Clarence Olson Los Angeles Ray Moye Fred Hirschy Fred Nelson Florida Cecile Hirschy Hirschys Simm Smith Miami Fla Jerry Hoestin Key West Tokyo Japan Hoestin Navy

Globe Trotters Continue Tour and Local Notices

Globe Trotters Mary Ann and Cassie Dooling travel to San Francisco then South America while Cassie flies. Mrs Dora Dooling and Tom visit Ennis. Mr and Mrs Barton Adcock plan to open a cafe in Wisdom. Pete White visits Jackson for haying beef orders. Old Timers Day vocal selections noted. Dillon visitors join a Jackson gathering with a Holman Linden ranch dinner.

Globe Trotters Mary Ann Cassie Dooling San Francisco California Cassie South America Dora Dooling Tom Ennis Wisdom Cafe Barton Adcock Wisdom Jackson Pete White Mel McDowell Hallie Stephens Clayton Huntley Don Anson

Pettit Family Fourth of July Loop Trip

Mr and Mrs Dale Pettit and Kathy celebrated the Fourth by a trip to Elkhorn Springs and a loop through Wise River back to Jackson. St Margaret s Guild held a special meeting called by President Joanne Pettit at Mrs Jack Shepherds home. Kathy Pettit spent last weekend at Bar B ranch with grandmother Mrs Mark Clemow.

Dale Pettit Kathy Elkhorn Springs Wise River Jackson St. Margaret's Guild Joanne Pettit Jack Shepherd Kathy Pettit Bar-B Ranch Mark Clemow

July Fourth Visit and Vacation Gleanings

At Bob Jacksons home Mr and Mrs John Jackson and Mr and Mrs Harry Lapham were guests on July 4. Mrs Bob Jackson and her father Mr McIntire were Butte visitors Thursday. At Van Houtin Lake Mr and Mrs John Reich and Stevie of Ukiah California were on vacation and spent a few days.

Bob, Jackson Home John Jackson Harry Lapham Bob Jackson Mr. McIntire Butte van Houtin Lake John Reich Stevie Ukiah, Calif

Picnic marks Fourth of July by Jackson visitors

Mr and Mrs Reich and several Krause couples along with Tinky and Donna Krause and Bill Allan gathered at Van Houtin Lake for a Fourth of July picnic. The men fished Berry Creek while the group enjoyed the celebration.

Jackson Reich John Krause George Krause Tinky Tom Orr Donna Krause Bill Allan van Houtin Lake Berry Creek

Visitors at the John Husted Ranch

Guests included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Peterson and daughter who stayed Tuesday to Thursday. Mrs Esta Husted traveled to Dillon and Butte Thursday and returned Saturday. Mrs Hazel Martinell and Mrs Edith Martinell visited the Husted family over the weekend.

John Husted Ranch John Husted Lawrence Peterson Esta Husted Dillon Butte Hazel Martinell Edith Martinell Husteds

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Bertha Shafer

Mrs Jay Nelson and her daughters traveled to Dillon on Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs Bertha Shafer grandmother of Nelson. Relatives here were surprised by the news after missing the telephone notice. Mrs Shafer had resided in the Christian Rest Home for some time.

Shafer Jay Nelson Dillon

Arrivals From New York Join Local Guests

Mrs Dora Dooling Tom and Ellen of New York and Miss Robbie Lehan of Rumson New Jersey arrived at the Diamond Bar Inn. They are spending part of their time at the Dooling ranch. Edna Miles of Galen was a guest of the Doolings from Friday to Sunday. Guests at the Brian Smith ranch from Friday to Sunday were Wendall Mills and wife and daughters of Salt Lake City. William Wyatt and five children from Untaiful Utah arrived Saturday and stayed until Monday. Yvonne Smith vacations in Salt Lake before haying. Luis Kern of Ogden was a guest at the Tom Clemon home Friday to Sunday and enjoyed fishing. Jack Mockel and family spent the Fourth at Victor.

New York Dora Dooling Tom and Ellen Robbie Lehan Rumson N. J Diamond Bar Inn Dooling Ranch Edna Miles Galen Doolings Brian Smith Wendall Mills Salt Lake Willian Wyatt Untaiful Utah Smith Home Yvonne Smith Luis Kern Ogden Tom Clemon Jack Mockel Victor Beatrice Clemon Elkhorn Springs Henry Wenger Helena Wayne Stocks Big Hole Harold Reneau Missoula Harry Davis Lila Betty Sara Henrie Martin Jackson

Picnic and visits mark July Fourth gathering at Skinner Meadows

The local group of about 34 enjoyed a picnic and fishing at Skinner Meadows on July 4. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred Nelson, Jay Nelsons, Bill Nelsons, Goddards, Wendell Jardines, Royce Barth, Linda Wisdom visitors the Seeleys from California and other locals. Fireworks ended the day at the Fred Nelson ranch before travel plans.

Skinner Meadows Wendell Jardine Harold Seeley Lemoore Calif RoyceBarth Linda Wisdom the Seeleys California Fred Nelson Ranch Mrs. Seeley Ohio

Guests at Jay Nelsons and family celebrate birthday trip

Guests including Mr and Mrs Emil Schindler and children returned from a Pacific coast trip with a Disney Land day. Jay Nelson hosted visitors and marked a birthday with a Skyline drive in viewing African Lion.

Jay Emil Schindler Francis Barbara Pacific Coast Disney Land

Fifth Birthday for Fritz Nelson at Jay Nelson Home

Fritz Nelson celebrated his fifth birthday at the Jay Nelson home with his brother and six cousins. Grandmother Mrs. Fred Nelson and mother Mrs. Bill Nelson enjoyed the party, with a birthday cake and gifts.

Fritz Nelson Jay Nelson Fred Nelson Bill Nelson

Farm Bureau Meeting Attendees Named in Dillon

The Dillon county Farm Bureau meeting drew attendees including Charles Burton and Donna Krause as a guest. Also present were Mrs. Amy Wing, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Jardine, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nelson, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nelson.

Farm Bureau County Farm Bureau Dillon Charles Burton Amy Wing Wendell Jardine Fred Nelson Bill Nelson

Social notes from Jackson and nearby towns reflect summer visits

Readers list weekend visits and travels across Montana towns including Dillon Missoula Butte Twin Bridges Blackfoot Wisdom and Alberton. Guests include John Krause family Roy Jackson Roy Ford families and many relatives with hospital checks and a funeral for Harold Reneau noted.

Recital of Sonata for Piano and Violin by McFadden Ramaly

Ralph McFadden and John Ramaly of Western Montana College of Education presented a piano and violin sonata recital at 8:00 Tuesday evening July 10 in the college auditorium. The event attracted strong public attendance.

Ralph McFadden John Ramaly Western Montana College of Education

Art Bay Attends Elks National Convention in Chicago

Art Bay, exalted ruler of Dillon Lodge No. 1554, serves as a delegate at the Elks national convention in Chicago. The session elected Fred L. Bohn of Zanesville Ohio, 54, as grand exalted ruler for the coming year in a contest described as the first for the top post in 29 years.

Art Bay Dillon Elk’s Lodge The Order Chicago Fred L. Bohn Zanesville Ohio Elkdom

Dillon Bride-to-Be Murdo Campbell to Wed Eve Eliel

Frank Eliel arrived Sunday from Santa Monica California for his sister Eve Eliel’s wedding set for July 15 in Dillon. Eve Eliel a recent State University graduate will wed Murdo A Campbell of Great Falls. Frank Eliel works at Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica and is on vacation.

Frank Elfiel Lambert Elie Dillon Santa Monica Calif Eve Eliel Miss Eliel The State University Murdo A .Campbell Great Falls Frank Eliel Douglas Aircraft

Also Mentioned on This Page

Examiner Idaho Street Bill Jenson Hans Sorenson Holman and Linden Ranch Carl Holman Arleen McMain Carl Linden O'Neil First National Bank Northwest Ban Corporation Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Freeland Mace Janice and Bruce Elizabeth Long Mrs. Mace Sanford Shepherd Mrs. Long WMCE State OF Montana Beaverhead Interstate Building Association Tthe & Loan R. M. Stone W. V. Gries C. E. Blinn Tinkey Amber Max Hugh Turner Roy Jackson Twin Bridges Dillon Sundy Williams Jackson Garage Convention OF Elks Dillon Hide & Fur CO Ledbetter and Sinclair
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