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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1948
Page
1
County assessor P Meade reports 1948 assessed valuations show largest single year rise in county history. Total real and personal property up to 17 clue indicates gains across land, livestock, and improvements with 1948 figures led by state and federal land purchases and land classifications.
A Dillon golfing delegation visited Butte to an invitational tournament at the Butte Country Club. Participants included W. E. Monger president of Dillon Country Club, George Iman, H. M. Brundage, J. W. M. Stone, Leonard Iz, Dave Williams, LaMoine y, Dr. and Mrs. W. H an, Dr. Monger, Paul Puyear, Kard Schulz and Bun Wenger. The group joined events for the state tournament set for July 29 to Aug. 1 and a women’s bridge luncheon occurred Wednesday afternoon.
James Woodburn of Bozeman and Robert Davis of Dillon will join western peers in a July 30 to August 5 trip to Washington DC for the American Legion National Boys Forum. Both were chosen from Montana high school juniors who attend Boys State in Dillon August 15 to 24 and will report back to local citizens. Davis is son of Robert L. and Mrs. Davis of Dillon. Woodburn, 16, is an Eagle Scout from Three Forks and a Gallatin County High School student.
Mary Innes, city librarian, reports July 1947 to July 1948 saw extended hours boosting readers, aiding students. Budget boosted by a one mill tax increase, more books bought, table refinishing, and exhibits with a $186.50 auction benefit.
The Civil Service Commission announces an exam for a custodial laborer in the Dillon post office service. Salary is 2150 per year. No written test. applicants graded on experience and training. age 18 to 62. Information from Ernest Nelson, local secretary, at the Dillon post office.
Autry and his famous horse Champion Jr stopped in Dillon Sunday night in a specially designed truck stable. Fans missed a glimpse of the screen icon animal as Autry prepared to fly to Great Falls for appearances at the Northern Montana fair this week.
Official canvass of the July primary by the county commissioners left all candidates in the same positions as the unofficial tabulation. Several write ins appeared but no one qualified for filing in county offices. In Dillon township incumbents Stahl and Baker led justice of the peace race. District contests for county commissioner favored Cornell in district 1 and Scott in district 2. Republicans led by Davis for U.S. Senate and Angstman for representative. Democrats saw Murray and Bonner among the winners. Judicial ballots caused voter confusion over voting for one candidate. State nominations listed Bottomly Choate Freebourn Bennett Mayland.
George I. Hall Grand Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will arrive in Dillon August 9. A reception is planned as Hall addresses the Elks 950000 membership on anti un Americanism and the order s welfare work including hospitalized veterans Boy Scout sponsorship and aid to crippled children. Hall will visit Elks lodges nationwide dedicating the year to community projects and extending Elks efforts since 1868 with over 82000000 spent.
George Harrison, president of the Dillon Rodeo association, says the Jefferson county sheriff's posse of Idaho will attend the Dillon rodeo on September 5 and 6. The 30 man group rides Palomino mounts with silver saddles and is famed for unison work and prize winnings at Rose Festival and Pendleton Roundup.
E Craigholm led a twilight event with a perfect 50 straight. Herman Pet erson scored 75 with three birds down, P Westergard hit 3 of 50, while H Sneed 42x50 and Hartwig 45 led other totals. Sneed topped handicaps at 23 of 25 as Craigholm and Pevereun posted 21 and Hartwig 21.
Harold Walter Brown, 21, a hay hand at the James E. Selway ranch near Grant, is recovering at Barrett hospital from knife wounds. Fellow worker James Poe, 21 from Kentucky, is jailed on first degree assault charges after barricading in the bunkhouse and surrendering the knife. Poe’s arraignment and prelim hearing are set for August 6.
Clark D Evelyin named chairman of the Beaverhead Red Cross for the coming year with William Waugh as vice chairman. Fred Bridenstine steps down, Sylvester Meade remains treasurer and Mrs Edgar Williams secretary. Meade and Mrs Williams spoke on the recent San Francisco national convention and junior activities.
Jo Anne Shaw daughter of Mrs Esther Shaw and former Beaverhead county high school student was crowned queen of the annual stampede at Missoula last Friday night. The event opening ceremonies were led by the Missoula Junior Chamber of Commerce.
John Thomas Scofield sonar man third class USN son of James H Scofield of Wisdom serves on destroyer escort USS Spangler 204. He is part of a joint task force of nearly 10 000 army navy air force personnel and civilian scientists in atomic energy experiments at Eniwetok Atoll. The scientists say the postwar theories and methods from Los Alamos were successfully proven.
William Logan was elected president of the Beaverhead Mining Association for the coming year at a Thursday meeting in the courthouse. John Collins becomes vice president, with J. C. Fuller as treasurer and B. A. Risley as secretary. Board members are H. J. Evans, John H. Shafer, Burns Thorpe, and L. W. Robison. Fourteen members expect to attend the Montana Mining Association state convention in Virginia City on July 30 and 31. Notable speakers for the Virginia City session include E. S. McGlone of the Anaconda Copper Mining Co., Kuno Doerr Jr., Ross D. Leisk, and Dr. Francis A. Thompson.
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce announces election results at a Monday luncheon. Ralph Huntley of Wisdom and Norman Nelson T W Sargent and Frank Tyre of Dillon named for two year terms. Holdovers are W B Gleed Phil Cottom Joe G White and Phillip J Lovell. Nelson to fill unexpired term of W W Wetzel. other retiring members listed.
Selective Service Director Hershey outlined the plan to Congress confirming men will be drafted by age groups from 25 down to 19 with the first call around Oct. 1 for about 30,000 men. He noted deferments will limit induction to about 7,000 of 25 year olds and 70,000 of 25 to 22 year olds. Registration dates were fixed by President Truman for youths born 1922 to 1930 with August and September windows and 18 year olds registering on their 18th birthday or within five days.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schmittroth return from an extended visit in Gotham and Boston. They traveled both ways by plane and note Boston and New York customs differ greatly. He mentions a Boston elevator operator and Boston Red Sox in pennant race as highlights.
Members of the Vigiante Rope and Saddle Club rode overland to the Maleoks Stone ranch in the Centennial valley for a long day ride.
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