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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1952
Page
4
Petitions circulate to place a statewide initiative on next November’s ballot to raise the gasoline tax from 6 to 7 cents per gallon. Proponents argue highways are Montana’s economic artery and need new money as construction costs rise, federal aid declines, and the state finances stagnate.
The memoir recalls the first telegraph line from Salt Lake to Virginia City in 1865 and Robert E Lee surrender. It notes Mantle and West Fork Kelly building the line, jubilation at reception, Mantle’s later career, and remarks on prominent Montana figures and Beaverhead medals.
Curry Scott Miss Janet Isabelle Ourry daughter of Dr and Mrs Ray David Curry of Dillon became the bride of Roy Edwin Scott son of Mrs Theron Lee of Lake Stevens Washington in a 2:30 PM Sunday June 1 ceremony at St James Episcopal Church. A H Ben singer officiated as white peonies tulips gladioli lilacs and cathedral candles decorated the altar.
Memorial day in Dillon was calm and warm with many valley folks visiting. Norman Nelson moved cattle from Hughes ranch to upper Grasshopper with help from Claud Lay and James O'Brian as Erwin Marchesseau and Al Roberts repaired a grasshopper creek bridge near Polaris.
Eldon H. Myrick of Missoula, a retired forest service official with over 30 years in Montana, filed for Congress on the Republican ticket. He cites public service ideals and a belief in democracy as the foundation of his campaign while noting long involvement with Red Cross, Camp Fire Girls, Boy Scouts, and local civic groups.
S. E. Whitworth spent the early part of the week in Dillon visiting from the family Whitworth ranch near Dell.
Assistant Ranger Billy K. Muldowney of Beaverhead Forest is promoted to ranger for the Ekalaka district of Custer National Forest. He departs Wisdom with his wife and daughter on May 25. Roger L. Fish will replace him, arriving May 26 after serving in various Beaverhead and Kootenai postings and graduating from Montana State University School of Forestry.
George Montgomery the Montana born film star will visit his home state in July to search for an unknown leading lady for his independently produced Red Blizzard. He plans to film across Montana including four Indian reservations and summer scenes, with stops in Helena to meet the governor and a month long tour visiting rodeos.
Grace Memorial Methodist Church announces a morning service at 11 a.m. with pastor Robert N. Johnstone and organist Mrs. Lloyd F. Tisdal. Sunday school at 10 a.m. overseen by Norman L. Ovitt. Sermon titled Deadly Things in Our Life. Women’s society meets Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Vacation Bible school runs daily 9 to 11:45 a.m. Public program Saturday and picnic on the church lawn at noon. All invited.
The notice lists monthly and monthly related Mass times for St. Rose in Lima at 10:30 a.m. first Sunday, Grant 10:30 a.m. second Sunday, Melrose 10:00 a.m. third Sunday and fifth when occurs, and Jackson 9:30 a.m. fourth Sunday.
Judge Lyman H. Bennett traveled from Virginia City on Monday to handle court business.
Sealed bids are invited by Forest Supervisor Dillon Montana until 2:00 p.m. June 27 1952 for about 73 acres of merchantable live saw timber in sections 16 17 and 20 T 2S R 14 W M PM McVay Creek drainage Beaverhead National Forest estimated at 625 million feet of Douglas fir Bid minimum is 6.00 per M feet plus 0.75 per M feet for slash disposal fund and a $500 bid deposit. A $400 bond is required. Rights to reject bids reserved.
In Beaverhead Montana the District Court orders Bruce C McDonald estate sale to pay debts and administration costs. Administrator W W Hawkins must show cause June 16 1952 at 10 AM in Dillon Courthouse. Publication in Dillon Examiner for two weeks. Judge Lyman H Bennett.
Timber sale in Echo Gulch within Bea verhead National Forest offers about 270 acres in sections 31 and 36 for 100 M spruce 50 M Douglas fir sawtimber 550 M live lodgepole pine and 210 dead lodgepole pine stall timber. Bids not under $5 per M feet. Deposit $1000 with bid. additional $0.75 per M for slash disposal. bond $1000. right to reject bids reserved. Information from Forest Supervisor Dillon Montana. Publish May 21 and June 4, 1952.
Inventory pads and specially ruled columnar sheets are listed at the Examiner for clerical use. The notice notes stock levels and availability for office operations.
Executor J. W. Rees asks all creditors to present claims with vouchers within ten months of the first publication. Claims should be filed at Theodore F. McFadden, Attorney at Law, Dillon Montana, Beaverhead County. Dated May 23, 1952 in Butte Montana.
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