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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1953
Page
8
El Bethel Bible camp sponsored by First Baptist church of Dillion opens Monday July 20 under Rev. E W Goodrick. A full schedule features supervised games hikes fishing and stunts with general Bible teaching for children. The following week July 27 the senior group grades six and up will join.
A camp 18 miles west of Dillon near Argenta on the Orion Pilon ranch at the headwaters of Rattlesnake creek will provide a nurse and supervision from leaving home until return. Fee is 10 per week for one child, 8 for the second, 6 for the third, and 4 for the fourth. Interested parents should contact Rev. Goodrick.
A kitchen flare started and swept through the Lugar ranch home in the Big Hole basin early Saturday. Neighbors aided in halting spread to adjacent buildings while some furniture clothing and other items were saved. The house was completely destroyed.
Funeral services for Nellie G Nelson 75 were held at Grace Memorial Methodist Dillon with Rev R John Stone officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery with a graveside rite by the Diana Rebekah lodge. Nellie Nelson survived by two sons and daughters in law Ernest Carbon and Bruce Nelson. many relatives including Charles Retallack Anaconda and more.
Harr, Bo Stewart. Wheaieu July 6 at Barrett hospital. was buried at private graveside services July 8 at Mountain View cemetery July 3 with Rev E. W. Groodrik officiating. Resident of Beaverhead county the past 18 years the home was at 132 E. Center street. Born Nov. 20, 1881 in New York came to Montana in 1900. Spanish-American War veteran, miner and carpenter by trade. Survivors include sons Richard, Thomas of Richmond Calif Robert of Long Beach Calif. daughter Marie Wiss Wasser of Denver Colo. four grandchildren.
A fragment discusses fresh fruit, ready meals, and preparing ahead for work crews. It mentions an electric home freezer as a way to save money on food and urges consulting an appliance dealer.
Dillon sheriff offices were alerted Tuesday by a message from Arco Idaho reporting a hold-up and car theft. suspects fled toward California in a vehicle with a California plate possibly under Charles Jensen Delhi California. one suspect described as Henry J Green about six feet tall and 25 wearing a tan hat and flower patterned shirt. another man about 25 and shorter. third suspect description unavailable.
Montana fish and game officials announced that special season maps and forms have been mailed from the Helena office. The hunts include antelope moose mountain sheep mountain goat and buffalo with drawings set to begin August 18. Only holders of valid big game licenses may apply and postmark deadlines are in August. fees must be paid by money order cashier’s check or similar draft and cash fees are not accepted.
Mrs. Mary Tayne was guest of honor at a farewell party given by friends. The group presented a handsome gift and embroidered a luncheon cloth during the afternoon. A luncheon was served at the gathering.
The Veterans Administration extends direct loan authority to June 30 1954 adding 25 million dollars per quarter to the fund. Direct loans target small towns and rural areas not covered by private financing. Interest rises to four and a half percent and may be reduced below four percent under certain conditions.
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