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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1947

Page

8

Playoff Tiff By One Run Between Anaconda Eagles and Dillon Merchants

The Anaconda Eagles edged the Dillon Merchants by one run 8 to 7 in Sundays game at the field. Both teams committed multiple errors and featured key pitching changes with Vande gt followed by Halloran. The contest served as a playoff encounter after previous splits with a later 11 to 10 Eagles win in 10 innings and a 10 to 2 Merchants victory. Next week's clash with the Anaconda Boosters looms, per Chuck Burgess.

Anaconda Eagles Dillon Merchants Merchants Eagles Vandegt Halloran Anaconda Boosters Chuck Burgess Boosters Butte VFW Dillon Nolan Rf Steele

Injured Gymnast Rejoins Troup Sunday in North Dakota

Astra Nohr Hansen Danish gymnast who fell and hurt herself in the dressing room July 13 rejoined the troupe Sunday in Williston North Dakota with companion Jytte Bakkilde. Hansen was taken to the women’s dormitory then to Marie Anderson’s home where they stayed as guests.

Astra Nohr Hansen Jytte Bakkilde Williston N. D Miss Hansen Marie Anderson

MSU Honor Roll Includes Dillon Students Barry and McCracken

Elizabeth J. Barry and Joseph W. McCracken of Dillon appear on Montana State University spring quarter honor roll per the registrar's office this week.

MSU Elizabeth J. Barry Joseph W. McCracken Dillon Montana State University

Jackson business visitor John Neidt in town today

John Neidt of Jackson arrived for a business visit in town, meeting local contacts and touring area facilities. His visit underscores ongoing commercial ties between Jackson and local firms.

John Neidt Jackson Town

Summer Banquet For College Art Club At Pipe Organ Lodge

Members of the college art club and water coloring class held a summer banquet at Pipe Organ Lodge last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Mary Emerick sponsors the club and Barbara Hancock is president. Guests included Elena Slepcevich Thomas Hoover Danny Dinwoodie and Nancy Deeks. Several other attendees are listed. A separate note reports a surprise party at the Nels Lauritsen ranch home Saturday night honoring newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anderson with a group gathering and midnight lunch.

College Art Club Pipe Organ Mary Emerick Barbara Hancock Billings Elena M. Slepcevich Thomas N. Hoover Danny Dinwoodie Nancy ‘Deeks Elena Horton Claribel Houchen Earl Allen Nancy McLaughlin Pearl Phillips Beth Dolan Ruby Bliler Jane Gaustad Kathleen Lavalle Daisy Hunter Ara Stroeder Elsie Fuller Phil Jones Ruby Ekern Mary Deeks Margaret Anderson Betty Newton Avalon Fuller Dorothy Hamaker Bunny Hancock Clara Fleming Ethel Gillespie Emerick Nels Lauritsen Ranch Harry Anderson Mrs. Anderson

Homestead to Station in 70 Years Record

The two lots began as a homestead and passed through multiple owners from 1909 to the 1920s. Businesses included an electric shop, Rife Electric, Union Electric, Taylor Electric Shop, a Japanese steam laundry, an ice cream store, and a Farmers Union service station. Various owners moved the properties through 1918 to 1925, with relocations on Pacific and Bannack streets.

F. W. Volger B. F. White J. B. McKinney Wemple Holtz George Metlen Levant Taylor Dan Adams Walter Grimes Jardine Rife Rife Electric Company Union Electric Company Dillon Montana Power Taylor Electric Shop E. L. Burles Carl Hansen Farmers Union Joe White Mark Selway Alice A. Selway Pacific and Bannack Streets

Hobson Couple Visiting Parents in Tranquil Home

Mr and Mrs Richard Hobson are visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Du is likely a typographical error for Du is. The scene reflects a private family gathering with relatives present.

Mrs Richard Hobson Tom Duis

Open Air Concert by Butte Group Set for August 17

Sunday night August 17 marks the opening night of Boys' State with 31 Butte musicians led by their conductor. The free open air concert from 7:30 to 9:30 is part of a musicians union project to stage concerts in every Montana county.

Butte Group Boys’ State Butte Musicians’ Union Montana

Variety of lectures and concerts at Montana college

The article notes multiple cultural events at the Normal College and town. Averell strains of music perform with Met Opera ties, Frank Dobie speaks on a Texan in England, Harry Johnson presents The American Sky, a Corral dance with Sargent’s orchestra, and 4 H delegates from Montana attend Junior Week in Alberta with a Calgary Stampede visit.

New York Metropolitan Opera National Gallery Washington National Orchestral Association City Center Orchestra Leopold Stokowski England Shrivenham Montana Charles M. Russell Harry G. Johnson Johnson Corral Sargent Avalon Fuller Anaconda The Normal College Ohda Alberta Canada Bozeman Calgary Laura Gene Tierney Dana Andrews College Auditorium Miss Slepcevich

Best Sellers and New Children's Books Added to Library

Several quality children's titles join the library inventory including Heart of Danger by Howard Lease Pancakes- Paris by Claire Bishop Niko's Mountain by Marion Glent The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge and Americas Stamps by M and Petersham The Big Tree by Mary and Conrad Duff showcases sequoia lore and art The Northwest Library association helps staff obtain best sellers and special interest titles with patrons paying only return postage.

West Howard Lease Paris Claire Bishop Niko Elizabeth Goudge America M. and M. Petersham Mary and Conrad Duff Northwest Library Association

Bulldogs Journey to Canada This Saturday

The Bulldogs plan a trip to Canada this Saturday. Other excursions have included Warm Springs State Hospital in Virginia City and Lewis and Clark Cavern. Exams last Friday closed the first period of the summer session with August 8 set as the end date of summer school locally.

Canada Leonard Mine Butte State Hospital Warm Springs Virginia City Lewis and Clark Cavern

Delegates for JRC Center Chosen At High School Camp

Delegates selected to join the JRC Center will train and lead in their high schools next year. The center aims to locate adult and youth leaders and demonstrate academic knowledge through activities. JRC was organized at B.C. HS last year after Donna Carrigan and Charles Crookshanks attended a similar camp.

JRC Center JRC B.c.hs Donna Carrigan Charles Crookshanks

Anniversary of Gold Discovery Observed in Bannack

The community observes the anniversary of Bannack’s gold discovery with local leaders and organizations aiming to form a permanent Bannack Restoration committee. Bannack, once a booming frontier town, drew miners in 1862 and hosted Montana’s first territorial legislature in 1864.

Restoration Urgency Warns That Delays Risk Loss

City officials warn that delays will endanger crucial restoration work and must begin immediately and persistently. Authorities urge rapid funding and continuous effort to avert irreversible damage to heritage structures and public spaces.

Local Event Preparations Detailed by Advertisers and Officials

Share sales are announced as Herman Peterson serves as advertising manager. Claude Lay will again supervise as manager and attend in the ring. J. W. McCarthy chairs the parade committee. A directors meeting is planned soon to refine details for the big event.

Herman Peterson Claude Lay J. W. McCarthy

Mrs Harold Collins Returns Home From Summer School

Mrs Harold Collins left Friday for Kalispell home after attending summer school at the Normal.

Harold Collins Kalispell the Normal

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Leroy M. Gilbert S. Atlantic St RE. Lynch N. Dak Bill Fitzstephens N. Montana ST Veterans OF Foreign Wars Festival of Thrills Fairyland Sec Circus Captain Louis Roth King Cole Alice Old King Cole Merry Old King Montana Power Company Fielding Graves Masonic Lodge Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers Georgia Matthews O. A. Bergeson Chamber of Commerce Lambert Eliel American Legion Robert Gregg Montana State Normals College Pioneer Trail Association Rush Jordan Mining Association William Logan Parke T. Scott Dillon and Beaver Chevrolet Advance Design Coas Montana Auto Sales Dillon, Mont
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