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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1942

Page

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Service Men News From Dillon Area Roster Update

Dillon area notes update service men with new addresses for Pvt. Douglas Vege and Lt. Paul Stahl Jr. plus Walter Shaffner and other Beaverhead county men in Australia and the U. S. training camps. It covers scholarships, loans for war effort training, and the Normal college honor roll of alumni in uniform.

Paul Stahl, Jr Camp Crowder, Mo New Jersey Walter Shaffner Life Magazine Walter Marine Corps Great Lakes Naval Station Chicago John F. Shaffner Dillon Fort Lewis U. S Australia Beaverhead County Don K. Shaffner Floyd Pahnish Arthur Christensen Normal College Uncle Sam College Art Club Art Club Mary B. Timerick Chanticleers William Bayerd Edward Chouinard Foran Crabbs

Grease 1 Sys Whip El's To Stay Tops In League

Davis Motors Grease boys hold the top spot despite missing four regulars to labor in the Big Hole valley. Eliel's battles Davis Motors for second as Glendive outfielders miss overtime work. George Chism and Al Ward paced hitters with key singles and perfect averages, while the Ranchers and Safeway trailed in the league standings.

Davis Motors Big Hole Valley Peterson Carl Davis Naval Air Corps Safeway Eliel Glendive George Chism Grease Monkies al Ward Dry Goods Boys Harrison R.H.E. Low Bay S—E. Sorenson MM. Pederson Davis G.pires A. Green S. Meade R.H.E. Randers F. Vande B. Evans R. Harrison Um- R. Kramer A. Sen W. Evans Mulkey Davis and Brown Pires J. Fuller L. Pet Elliel’s H Pet F. Little C. Davis Chism F. Vandegrift Umpgrift A. Wright

Ram Sale Set For Sept. 28

The annual ram show and sale is planned for September 28. Co. Agent Bernard Williams announces the date and serves as secretary of the event. The Chamber of Commerce sponsors the sale with committee members Whitworth Morse Cornell and Williams. Breeders are being contacted to line up consignments. Last year 15 firms consigned 348 rams.

Co. Agt Bernard Williams Chamber of Commerce S. E. Whitworth Howard Morse Roscoe G. Cornell

Absent Ballots Mailed for Primary Election

County Clerk Albert 8. Baker announced that eighty one applications were received in time to mail absent ballots for the primary. A complete count of returned ballots was not ready. The farthest applicants were in Anchorage Alaska with two ballots returned by yesterday morning.

Albert 8. Baker Anchorage Alaska

Dillon merchants rally to exceed Heroes Day bond goal

The Dillon Dillon and Beaverhead county bond drive for American Heroes Day aimed at $20,000 and grossed $33,404 with many firms contributing. Eliel’s led with $13,690.10, Bonds Grocery and others added hundreds to thousands, reflecting strong community support for war bonds and related drives.

Dillon Lambert Eliel Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee Beaverhead County USO Red Cross Eliel’s Bond Graeter- Waldorf Hazelbaker Insurance Agency Orr Flowers J W. Walters Gogman Drug Store the Oasis Electric and Variety McCracken Bros Warner's Food W. D. Tovey Vaughn- Ragsdale J. Co. Penney Co the Mint Standard Lumber & Coal Co

Rotary told of dentists in war time

Arthur Armstrong, Junior Red Cross representative from St. Paul, spoke of Alaska at a Rotary meeting. Dr. R. D. Curry discussed dentistry's role in the war effort, noting many service rejections due to dental issues and the push to place every qualified dentist. Guests included Dr. Robert J. Stephan, Dr. K. D. Maynard, and E. C. Baxter.

Arthur Armstrong Red Cross St. Paul Minn Alaska Fairbanks University of Alaska R. D. Curry Boston Seattle Robert J. Stephan University of Iowa Helena K. D. Maynard Elmira N. Y E. C. Baxter Harlowton Mont

Induction Call Lists for August Include 30 Recruits

Fifty men reported for August 4 examination in Butte. On August 12 nine more Class 1-B inductees listed, with names and hometowns including Jensen Glen dale Olsen Melrose Fannin Seattle Tayne Dillon Christensen Cudahy Reichle Moore Glendale Kurtz Cudahy Lakner Dillon Berry Long Beach Genzler Garnu Iowa Osborne Glendale Tucker Wisdom McEvoy Seattle Gilbert Dallas Bunnell Lima Carr Lima Langdorf Dillon Ries Dillon Olson Dillon Baldwin Lima Rickets Nampa Thiel Dillon Zell Dell Saltsgiver American Falls Newbold Polaris Arnold Monida Guerre Butte Hart Palmer from Minden Ritschel Wisdom Hartwig Dillon Howard Bulmer Wisdom Hartwig Hartwig etc.

Butte Harry William Jensen Glendale Calif Orville Frederick Olsen Melrose Bryant Wallace Fannin Seattle Wash William Francis Tayne Dillon Harry George Christensen Cudahy California George William Reichle Reichle Fred Rollinson Moore George Daniel Kurtz John Lakner Lawrence Calhoun Berry Long Beach Martin Carl Genzler Garnu Iowa Chas Lawrence Osborne Charles Dan Tucker Wisdom Joseph Gerald McEvoy Wilbur Gladstone Gilbert, Jr Dallas Texas Dewey Charles Bunnell Lima William Benjamin Carr Sam Langdorf Edward S. Ries Walter Edmund Olson Lloyd Daniel Baldwin Arthur Rickets Nampa Idaho Warren Harding Thiel Clyde Dewey Zell Dell Joseph Charles Saltsgiver American Falls Walter Alfred Newbold Polaris William Arnold Monida Joseph Guerre Cecil Leonard Hubbard Nicholas Leo Heltreline Stuart S. Maynes Grant Emil Leonard Kamps William J. Foley Baluce W. Dotson Armstead Ray Malone Francis Donald McDonald Emery Lloyd Koontz Glen Royalton Cove Lee Nelson Pendleton Ore Lawrence Herschel Johnson Elmer F. Wanstedt Elmer Raymond Bulmer John F. Hartwig Fred Henry Reitz James Arthur Nicholson Russell John Schultz Anaconda Max Comfort Nye Cyrenus Lynn Hall Earl Leslie Fairbanks, Jr James Henry Barden Charles Wesley Hart Palmer Minden Nev Chester Paul Ritschel Elko Frank Merle Judge Leo Bernard Walsh Riverside Jack Ary Gaylord Santee Rea Milica Dillons Pps Os Idaho Ace Joseph Edward Lamnius

Flood Threat To Election Discovered At Courthouse

County Clerk Albert S. Baker found water seeping into the courthouse basement last Saturday evening endangering ballots and supplies for seven precincts. About 40 gallons were bailed before the main was shut off, with an emergency hose supplying water during repairs.

Albert S. Baker Clerk Baker

Prosecution of Auto Stamp Evaders in Montana

Lewis Penwell, Montana tax collector, announces a statewide drive to locate auto tax stamp violators for the period ending June 30 1943. Five dollar stamps sold at post offices from June 10 to August 1 and at the Helena IRS office. noncompliance may lead to prosecutions.

Lewis Penwell Internal Revenue District of Montana Congress Bureau of Internal Revenue Penwell Montana Highway Patrol Collector of Internal Revenue Helena Bozeman

Father Causes Son Arrest in Montana Job Trip

Idaho authorities requested Sheriff Paul Temple to detain Gene Packer of Rexburg as he and three companions arrived for a job-hunting expedition. The boy's father claimed he stole two tires, but Packer denied the accusation stating the car was his and the tires borrowed from his grandfather. Deputy Hansen accompanied the sheriff to return the youth to Rexburg.

Idaho Paul Temple Gene Packer Rexburg Packer Montana Mr. Packer Hansen Dillon

Crickets Scarce in Bedrock Centennial Districts

County agent Bernard Williams reports comparatively few grasshoppers or crickets in the Bedrock and Centennial valleys after a tour last week. He cites late spring as a factor and says hatchings may come, but even then damage to crops will likely beLimited, and not serious.

Ct. Agt Bernard Williams Bedrock Centennial Valley

Bonnie Lou George Returns Home After Appendectomy

Miss Bonnie Lou George has returned to her home after an appendectomy at Barrett Hospital.

Bonnie Lou George The Barrett Hospital

Legion votes to open membership to World War II veterans

Delegates elected George M. Gosman and Dr. F M Poindexter to the National convention in Kansas City, with Kalispell chosen as next year’s site if war progress allows. The body urged Congress to amend the Legion charter to admit WWII veterans, a shift Beaverhead Post previously opposed.

George M. Gosman F. M. Poindexter Legion Kansas City Department Butte Kalispell Montana Congress Beaverhead Post Women’s Auxiliary Post J. W. McCarthy T. E. Gilbert D. W. Paddock Poindexter John Wenger George Gosman Glen Lyon Ben Davis C. J. Horren H. M. Warner

Dillon chamber study cites farm wage issues and emergency plan

The Dillon Chamber of Commerce labor committee led by S. E. Whitworth examined farm labor wages and recommended steps if conditions worsen. A survey of local businesses identified potential emergency staffing, including vacation relief and part time job options for Dillon merchants and clerks to ease upcoming haying and harvest periods.

S. E. Whitworth Dillon Chamber of Commerce Bernard Williams Agricultural War Board Big Hole Whitworth Dillon Beaverhead County

Pete Lasich Released After Appendicitis Operation

Pete Lasich has been discharged from Barrett hospital following an appendicitis operation.

Pete Lasich Barrett Hospital

Beaverhead County Nominates County Officials in Primary

Beaverhead County voters chose county candidates with Paul Stahl Jr and L G Staudenmeyer leading party tickets in a modest turnout. Uncontested offices include Don E. Anson Albert S. Baker J P Best Leonard Schulz and Christine Smith Opp Margaret Sweeney. State races feature Rankin Murray Hazelbaker Mansfield O Connell Young and Murray in various posts.

Beaverhead County Paul Stahl, Jr L. G. Staudenmeyer John Troupe John Pendergast Evelyn Lloyd Hayes Baxter Don E. Anson Wisdom Albert S. Baker J. P. Best Leonard Schulz Christine Smith Margaret Sweeney Wellington D. Rankin U. S James F. Murray Congress Howard K. Hazelbaker Mike Mansfield Jerry J. O'Connell Leonard C. Young R. S. Murray

Hay Harvest Off To Late Start In Beaverhead County

A late spring delayed hay harvest in Beaverhead County with crews arriving 10 days to two weeks late. Labor shortages since World War I push ranchers to form community work groups, while mechanized gear speeds tasks. High school students, both boys and many girls, join hay operations atop derricks and mowers as locally grown stacks multiply daily.

Big Hole Beaverhead

Farmers invest in future payment funds and govt bonds

Members of the National Farm Loan Associations in the Bozeman group spanning Beaverhead Madison Jefferson Gallatin Park Broadwater and Meagher counties follow President Roosevelt urging debt repayment. They report over 44 000 set aside for future payments with the Federal Land Bank of Spokane and the bank has bought more than five million dollars in government bonds in the past year as a war bond support measure.

National Farm Loan Associations Bozeman Group Beaverhead Madison Jefferson Gallatin Park Broadwater Meagher Roosevelt A. E. Williams Spokane Land Bank and Land Bank Commissioner Williams Land ‘Bank

National Moose Officer Visits Dillon Lodge on Friday

E A Kallen deputy supreme secretary visited Dillon lodge No 513 I O O F at the IOOF hall after a business session led by Governor Orin Pilon. The visit was part of a country tour visiting state conventions and local lodges with a Montana conclave planned at Deer Lodge July 23 to 25 and delegates elected by the Dillon lodge.

Dillon Royal Order of Moose E. A. Kallen Mooseheart Ind I.O Orin Pilon Kallen Montana Deer Lodge

First Aid Course Set to Start August 3

Harold M. Snow announces an advanced first aid training course to be held the week beginning August 3. Eligible participants must hold advance certificates from prior training courses.

Harold M. Snow Civilian Defense Committee Snow

Beaverhead County Commissioners Meet in July 1942 Session

Beaverhead county Montana held its regular monthly session on July 6 1942 with Commissioners Henneberry Hartwig and Clerk Baker. A sale of lots 1 to 7 in Block 28 East Side Addition Dillon totaled 48 dollars. Bonds and securities were approved for the quarter. A petition requested two cattle guards on upper Horse Prairie county road to reduce lane trap and improve winter maintenance. Henneberry was tasked to study the petition and report at the next meeting.

Beaverhead Dillon Rie County Wyna Horse Prairie Maiden Creek J. H. Smith C. A. Barrett Howard Miller Arthur Salmon E. W. Smith Shorty Miller H. R. Peterson Henneberry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Our Pvt Douglas Vege A.A.R.T.C U.S. Army Camp Wallace Doug Jackson Robert Doyle Gordon Bat. C 56Th Tr. Bn C.A A.A Camp Callan San Diego Andy O. Smith Beavers Army Officer’s Training School Aberdeen O.T.C W. O. Smith Los Angeles Federal Security Administration War Manpower Commission United States John W. Studebaker Rotary Dr. Curry Lloyd, Stahl Staudenmeyer NFLA Moose Lodge Hartwig Shaw and Baker
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