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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1953

Page

8

Gravely Funeral Held Monday At Dillon Chapel

Ava M Gravely 67 died July 22 in a Pocatello Idaho hospital. Services were at Dillon Brundage chapel with Rev E W Goodrick of First Baptist officiating. Burial Mountain View Cemetery. Born October 24 1885 in South Carolina she lived in Beaverhead county since 1922 near Dell. Survived by husband Henry Gravely son Don Detton and daughter in law, a daughter in law and two other relatives, five grandchildren.

Ava M. Gravely Oscar Gravely Brundage Dillon E. W. Goodrick First Baptist Church Mountain View Pocatello Idaho Henry Gravely Dell Don Detton Ida Price South ‘Carolina Pascal Biniat W A. Price Missoula

William Leach Dies At 87 In Dillon Home

William Leach, 87, of 646 Kentucky Avenue, Dillon, died at his home Tuesday afternoon, July 28. Funeral arrangements are pending.

William Leach Kentucky Avenue Dillon

Clara Johnson Funeral Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Johnson who died July 20 were held Thursday July 23 from the Brun dage chapel with Rev Warren Kunkel of the Presbyterian church officiating Interment was in Mountain View cemetery She was the widow of the late Carl F Johnson who died at Dillon in October 1952 and is survived by three sons Paul of Dillon Eugene and Wallace of Ely Nevada

Clara Johnson Brundage Chapel Warren Kunkel Presbyterian Church Mountain View Cemetery Carl ¥ F. Johnson Dillon Paul Eugene’and Wallace Ely Nev

Montana field day highlights agronomy work at Bozeman campus

The Montana State College agronomy field day on August 4 at Bozeman will showcase weed control soils pastures cereal grains and forages with a free noon lunch and open house format from 10 a.m. onward. Montana cattle and calf numbers as of Jan 1 reached 2 172 000 up five percent from 1952 and beef cattle reached 2 003 000 while stock sheep declined to 1 656 000.

Montana Agricultural Experiment Station Bozeman Montana State College Montana

Dillon Council Meets Aug. 5

The Dillon city council will hold the regular August meeting at city hall. A hearing on creating a local improvement district for Kentucky avenue blacktop surfacing is planned, along with hearings on the 1953-54 municipal budget.

Dillon Council Chambers Kentucky Avenue

Hunting with a Handgun Requires Skill and Practice

Expert Pete Brown argues handgun hunting is legal in some states but requires extensive practice and careful stalking. He advises steady shooting positions, proper grip, and cocking the hammer before trigger squeeze to avoid spooking game, noting long barrels can hinder rapid shots.

Pete Brown Sports Afield Magazine Brown

St James' Episcopal Church No Sunday Services Cited

Rev. Arthur Lord reports no worship on Sunday due to the rector's absence. Services resume August 30th with the next scheduled gathering listed for that date.

ST. James' Episcopal Church Arthur Lord

Funeral Services Held Saturday For Emily Tash

Funeral rites for Emily Tash 70 lifelong Beaverhead county resident were conducted Saturday afternoon at St James Episcopal Dillon with Rev Arthur J Lord. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. She died Thursday at Barrett hospital after a long illness. Survivors include three stepsons Earl Tash William Tash and Harn Tash all of Dillon. Pallbearers were Lambert Ehel Guy Gray Mark Clemon Jack Rees Frances Tonrey and George Andersen.

Emily Tash Beaverhead County St James’ Episcopal Church Dylon Arthur J Lord Mountain View Cemetery Tash John Tastor Dillon William Tash Barrett Hospital Earl Tash Harn Tash Lambert Ehel Guy Gray Mark Clemon Jack Rees Frances Tonrey George Andersen

Carload of Coal Burns on Rails Near Apex

A carload of coal caught fire on the tracks north of Dillon at Apex at about 4am on Thursday July 23. The Dillon Rural Fire Department responded and fought the stubborn blaze for several hours. Volunteer firefighter John Hart was injured in a fall at his home as he rose to answer the alarm.

Apex Dillon Dillon Rural Fire Department John Hart

Barrett Hospital Births and Admissions Summary

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ernie Pewe on July 26 at Barrett Hospital. A gaushter (daughter) was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Lacey on July 24. During the week ending July 29 noon, hospital admissions included Mrs Paul Salz of Lima, Elmer Neely Wisdom, and Mr Olive Danielson Armstead.

Barrett Hospital Gaushter Arthur Lacey Dell Ernie Pewe Dillon Paul Salz, Lima Elmer Neely Wisdom Olive Danielson Armstead

Butte Hospital Week Inpatient Admissions And Discharges

During the week ending July 28 admissions included Mrs Maude H McBride Mrs Jean Axe George Scofield and Mrs Viola V Cook. Discharges included Mrs Mane Shmuia Mrs Maude McBride and Lana Christensen with other listed patients and guardians.

Butte Hospital News Butte Hospital Maude H. McBride Jean Axe George Scofield Viola V Cook. Dillon Alex Flager Clarke Raymond Clarence Richeletti Addie Shaffer Sherigan Peter Peterson Dell Gene Bondemose Ruth May Divice Eugen Fpab- Thocha Wisdom Clarence Atchel Clarke Raymond George Jo Schofield Baby Flager Mane S&hmuia Maude McBride Lana Christensen Raymond Jones Gilbert Howard Mas Robert H van Wormer Sheridan Ida Lasich Twin Bridges Andrew Pyle Dillon

Inventory pads and titled columnar sheets at the Examiner

Local notice notes inventory pads and special titled columnar sheets at the Examiner. Subscription prompt urges readers to subscribe for access. The brief implies cataloging or archiving practices within the publication.

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Mockel's Offers Demonstration Of New Farmanl Fast-Hitch

Dillon International Harvester dealer Cliff Mockel said this week that the Farmanl Fast-Hitch, a revolutionary device, is on display and will be demonstrated free of charge on any farm or ranch in the area. Arrangements for a firm demonstration may be made by contacting Mackelomhane at Dillon 380.

Cliff Mockel Dillon International Harvester Farmanl Mockel Mackelomhane Dillon 380

First Lutheran Church Service Times and Welcome

John Spencer pastor leads Thursday evening choir practice on July 30 at 7 pm. Sunday morning worship at 11 am with nursery for preschool children during the service. Visitors and Vittor are welcome.

First Lutheran Church John Spencer

Sunday worship and church services schedule

Assembly of God holds Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am. Sunday evening service at 8 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 6. St Rose Catholic listed with mass times on Sundays.

Assembly OF God Church ST. Rose Catholic Dilon Lima—lu Grant Menrose Sundes Wren Actors Jackson

Day Season Urged for Montana Waterfowl by Federal Agency

The US Fish and Wildlife Service urged the Montana fish and game commission to declare a 60 day continuous migratory waterfowl season starting October 11. The agency suggested a day limit rather than a fixed season length.

US Fish and Wildlife Service Montana Fish and Game Commission Federal Agencs

Montana Crops in Fair Condition Described in State Report

A federal state report says Montana crops are generally in fair condition with rain needed to prevent damage. The report notes farmers water fields to protect yields while livestock condition across the state is described as excellent.

Helena Montana

First Presbyterian Church Announces Evening Worship

Reverend Warrer Kunkel leads services at 948 an and 1110 an locations with Sunday and Wednesday gatherings. The ward of deacons welcomes all as pastor promotes faith outreach and revival efforts during midweek hour.

First Presbyterian Church H Warrer Kunkel Remar Mer.r.f

War Over Sermon Prompts Church Evening Service

The Methodist Church invites all visitors to a Wednesday evening service featuring Norman Owen, organist Mrs Helen Tudor, and a sermon titled The War Over. The event is open to readers and parishioners alike at the church.

Robert Noo

Power grid upgrades expand Montana transmission network

A second 100000 volt transmission line runs from the Kerr plant near Polson to Thompson Falls. New substations are completed in Butte Anaconda Bozeman Lewis town with Great Falls recent and Missoula enlarged. A new 100000 volt line links Benchland to Glengarry near Lewiston alongside miscellaneous system improvements.

Kerr Plant Polson Thompson Falls Butte Anaconda Bozeman Lewistown Great Falls Missoula Benchland Glengarry Burke Idaho

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Dillon Chapel Clair Michels Dillon Council Sports Afield Ted Kesting Reddy Kilowa Mockel’s Ralston Purina Company Billings White Sulphur Springs The Montana Power Company
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