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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1946

Page

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Local Selective Service Office To Host Service Men Tomorrow

Our service men James McCashin of the Oak ers Welfare commission will visit the local selective service headquarters tomorrow. Craig Anderson recently released from the Seabees has returned to Dillon. Listed are engineers discharged week ending June 7 Army Wallace W. McMannis Dillon Navy Gail L. Trowbridge Dick William H. Wagner Jr Dillon.

Ea James McCashin Oakerans Welfare Commission Selective Service Craig Anderson The Seabees Dillon Army Wallace W. McMannis Navy Gail L. Trowbridge Dike William H. Wagner, Jr

Schulz Speaks on World Conditions at Dillon Rotary

Leonard A. Schulz Dillon attorney warned at the Dillon Rotary Club dinner about two looming dangers Russia and labor unrest. He said Soviet aloofness aims to hinder world unity and that communist expansion is urged in Spain and Mexico while labor strife slows U.S. production. Club President W J Bierrum noted strong attendance and Rotary International praise.

Leonard A. Schulz Dillon Dillon Rotary Club Russia Soviet Union Spain Mexico Congress W. J. Bierrum Dillon Rotary Rotary International Dillon Club Fred Bridenstine Rotary Club Rush Jordan

Marriage Permits Issued by Clerk During the Week

Clerk Norman Giles issued marriage licenses through May 29 to couples from Idaho Falls Blackfoot Algona Pocatello Idaho and Wyoming. The list covers May 29 to June 4 with pairs from Dillon Swan Valley Thayne St. Anthony Ogden Terreton Popular and Idaho Falls among others.

Norman Giles Floyd B. Buck Wanda Baker Idaho Falls Charles J. Lundquist Mabel Hood Legal Blackfoot Idaho Cecil H. Snyder Phillis Dilworth Algona Iowa Joseph Martin Margaret Christensen Pocatello Francis E. Lombard Myrtle Andersen Duane Eugene Payne Mona Wydena Schuldt Elmer S. Knowles Hazel L. Childs Rex Arnold Wheeler Popular Katherine Ann Ashmont Freedom Wyo Frank C. Baker Adele Withington Dillon George Wesley Tegnell Mina Adrienne Smith George A. Taylor Swan Valley Doris Roberts Thayne Grant Powell Rachel E. Powell St. Anthony Willard Gordon Nelson Norma Rosena McKinlay Ogden Utah Paul Rex Shippen Lola May Hudman Robert Henry Morrison Virginia Sheppard Terreton

Local group seeks aid for Dillon air port plans

Bea verhead chapter of the Montana Aviation Association asks the county board of commissioners and the city council to enact the maximum airport levy and for the county to assume leases on the CAA field near Dillon. President Joe White cites progress on uniform air markers and notes Dillon could gain a veteran flying school once a municipal airport is established.

Beaverhead Montana Aviation Association County Board of Commissioners Board of Commissioners Joe White CAA Dillon Pres. White

Pipe Organ Lodge to Open on Highway 91 in Montana

Montana reads Pipe Organ Lodge which will open near Dillon and Armstead on Highway 91. Former Canyon Resort transformed with western motif and novel rock façade. W K Malicote owner reports ready reservations from local groups and new cabins under construction. Opening date expected around July 1 with chef from St. Francis Hotel in charge.

Montana Dillon Armstead Canyon W. K. Malicote St. Francis Hotel San Francisco Lodge Malicote

Lillian Osborn arraigned on vagrancy charge

Lillian Osborn appeared before Police Magistrate George E. Baker yesterday. She faced a vagrancy charge, was fined 100 dollars, and given a 36 hour stay of execution on the condition she leave the city.

Lillian Osborn George E. Baker

Memorial rites honor fallen in Dillon at Mountain View Cemetery

Memorial observance at Mountain View Cemetery in Dillon was led by Beaverhead post of the American Legion. Leonard Schulz, Dillon attorney and WWI veteran, gave the address urging vigilance and benevolence amid fears of renewed conflict. The service included prayer, hymns, taps by Robert Wolf, a firing squad led by Lou Larson, and grave decorations by veterans and fraternal groups.

Dillon Mountain View Cemetery Beaverhead Post American Legion Leonard Schulz Legion God of War Lew D. Brundage B. A. Risley Luther Smith Vernon Taylor Robert Wolf Lou Larson

Dillon Gun Club Second Tes Shoot in A J Davis Trophy

Dillon Gun Club placed second to Anaconda in the A. J. Davis trophy team event at Sheridan. Anaconda total 472 beats Dillon 465 led by Barney Larson 99 of 100. Russ Smith top Dillon with 98. Dillon teammates Renfro 96 Jackson 93 Peterson 90 Barrett 88. Trophy standings show Dillon, Butte Trap and Skeet, Anaconda, Sheridan tied at two wins each. a third win grants permanent possession.

Dillon Gun Club Sheridan Anaconda Dillon Barney Larson Gunners Russ Smith Smith Montana Standard Ted Renfro John Jackson Herman Peterson Jack Barrett Butte Missoula Butte Gun Gardiner Great Falls Helena

Farm Bureau Meeting announces Jackson gathering June 12

A Jackson Farm Bureau meeting is set for Wednesday June 12 at 8 PM in the I.O.O.F. hall. H L Lawrence of Bozeman says Herman Asberg of the American Farm Bureau will discuss livestock marketing. Beaverhead county ranchers and families are invited, with lunch provided. Local arrangements by Martin C. Jackson and W H Jardine.

Farm Bureau Jackson Martin C. Jackson W. H. Jardine

Beaverhead Baby Beef Show Set for June 17 at County Fairgrounds

Beaverhead county 4-H and Future Farmers of America will enter about 50 prize calves in the annual baby beef show and sale on June 17 at the county fairgrounds livestock pavilion. Exhibitors from Dillon Jackson Polaris Armstead and other areas will be judged in three weight classes with showmanship scores. The event includes a Rotary Club luncheon for exhibitors.

Beaverhead County Dillon Rotary Club Dillon Wayne Nelson Regina Melton Jimmy Melton Maxine Benson Bill Tash Don Rebich Donald Erickson Chester Downing Clara Nelson Jackson Harold Peterson Russell Peterson Daniel Wenger Donald Peterson Gerald Else George Clemon Rose Ann Clemon Joan Neidt Carol Ann Johnson Harrison McGill Tommy McGill Janet Dooling Polaris Estelle Marchesseault Robert Marchesseault Claire Marchesseault Armstead Coy Brown Kizzie Brown Danny Scott Rowe Norman Nelson Norman Downing Tom Clemon Parke T. Scott

Army Officer Visits Mrs. Pierce in Portland

Lt Reynold D B Schmidt of the army air corps and Mrs Schmidt visit Mrs Ella Pierce at her home. Lt Schmidt is stationed in Portland Oregon.

Reynold D. B. Schmidt Army Air Corps

Dillon Merchants Rout Butte Bees In Park Diamond

Dillon Merchants defeated Butte Boosters 6 to 1 at the city park, six runs on four hits. Butte’s lone run came on fourth inning errors as Vandegrift held scoreless the rest of the game with four strikeouts.

Dillon Merchants Butte Boosters City Park Merchants Butte Roosters Bradley Vandegrift Johnson Milt

Dillon Again Has Four Trains Daily

The Union Pacific resumes its pre war schedule of four passenger trains daily through Dillon two north and two south with new arrival times. Westbound No. 29 at 5 42 a m No 33 at 11 30 a m Eastbound No 34 at 11 05 a m No 30 at 8 33 p m Trains No 33 and 34 will pass at Barrett station.

Union Pacific Railroad Dillon Butte Salt Lake Barrett Station

Gosman Family Plans Midwestern Visit

Senator Gosman and his wife Mrs Gosman with daughter Dorothy Ann depart Friday for Chicago and other midwestern points for several weeks. The senator, a past state commander of the American Legion and Montana department executive committeeman, will attend a Legion national committeemen meeting in Indianapolis this month.

George M. Gosman Dorothy Ann Chicago Senator Gosman The American Legion Montana Legion Indianapolis

Late books on shelves at library

The Dillon public library received several new titles announced by librarian Miss Mary L. Innes. Notable entries include William Allen White Auto biography Captain Harry C Butcher My Three Years With Eisenhower and Henrik Van Loon Adventures and Escapes of Gustavus Vasa along with Gordon Seagrave Burma Surgeon Returns.

Dillon Public Library Mary L. Innes William Allen White Harry C Eisenhower Margaret Self Carlton J. H. Hayes Spain Carlton Hayes Columbia University Hendrik van Loon Gustavus Vasa van Loon Gordon Seagrave Burma Robert Gibbings Ireland Marian Castle Deborah Elizabeth Page Murray Forbes Catherine Stewart Helen MacInnes

Flag Day Observed by Dillon Elks Program

Dillon Elks set Flag Day exercises on Friday June 14 at Beaverhead County High School auditorium Exalted Ruler John W Walters announced Committee chair Byron Sanborn Archie Green Gosta Miller William H Hillstead D T Futten Edwin R Hilger and Harry T Andersen organize the event Lew D Brundage Dillon attorney and World War II veteran will deliver the address Albert Erickson will recount flag history assisted by Girl Scouts Nora Jean French Claire Blackburn Hazel Davis Elizabeth Brown Banner bearers include scouts A trumpet solo by Sam Davis with Mrs Ben Davis and a vocal by Patricia McFadden.

Dillon Elks Beaverhead County Haseen John W. Walters Byron Sanborn Archie Green Gosta Miller William H. Hillstead D. T. Futten Edwin R. Hilger Harry T. Andersen Lew D. Brundage Dillon Albert Erickson Nora Jean French Claire Blackburn Hazel Davis Elizabeth Brown

Enrollment beats last year at Normal College

Registration for the summer term at Montana State Normal College reached 142 students by the end of opening day Monday. President Sheldon E. Davis noted the figure exceeds last year’s opening day total of 88, as regular classes began and the first assembly was held at 2 PM.

Montana State Normal College Sheldon E. Davis

Eagle Aerie Plans Public Dance at City Hall

The Dillon Eagles aerie will sponsor a public dance in the city hall auditorium next Saturday night, June 8, with music by Jimmy Fay's orchestra and a free lunch served. Worthy Pres. F. C. Kirby announced the event and chairmen Jack McLaren, Jack Thiel, E. W. Johnson, and Bert Wilbur lead the arrangements after the aerie meeting at the I.O.O.F. hall.

Dillon Eagles Aerie City Hall Worthy Pres. F. C. Kirby Jimmy Fay Jack McLaren Jack Thiel E. W. Johnson Bert Wilbur Aerie F. Hall

Scout Camporal pack to convene in Dillon

Montana Scouts from all sections gather for the annual Camporal in Dillon next Friday through Sunday. Eugene W. Savage of Butte chairs the event with Robert Boomer of Dillon organizing locally. A Bannack trip with Sam Freeman and Prof. Rush Jordan guides followed by a city parade and barbecue marked by drum and bugle corps. Sheriff Claude Lay oversees arrangements. some scouts arrive Thursday, others Friday morning.

Eugene W. Savage Butte Robert Boomer Dillon Bannack Montana Sam Freeman Rush Jordan Claude Lay

Beaverhead County Prepares for Annual Shearing Season

Beaverhead sheepmen near lambing finish prepare for the second major task of the year, the annual shearing. Crews arriving from the south report earlier Beaverhead operations, with shearing expected to begin mid June and labor shortages unlikely this year. The federal government will take over the clips, with local commission merchants handling the sale and prices similar to last season. Wool buyers anticipate good quality due to favorable spring weather.

Beaverhead County Arizona New Mexico California

Mr and Mrs Joe Rusk Visit Dillon for Business

Mr and Mrs Joe Rusk of Salmon Idaho spent Monday in Dillon attending to business matters.

Joe Rusk Salmon, Idaho Dillon

Beaverhead County Sees Registration Increase for Primary

Beaverhead county reports 3,172 electors eligible to vote in the upcoming primary on July 16, announced by Clerk and Recorder C. W Buckingham. The tally exceeds the 1944 primary registration of 2,846 and nears the total for the 1944 general election. Precinct breakdowns for the primary and 1944 presidential general are listed.

Beaverhead County C. W Buckingham Dillon Lakeview Monida Lima Pew

Boys Taken Into Custody Here on Burglary Charge

Two teenage boys were arrested by Sheriff Claude Lay last Friday evening for burglary at the home of James R. Jackson in Dillmont Park. They allegedly took three rifles about $150 in cash and candy. Most loot was recovered. boys were released yesterday to guardians.

Beaverhead County L. C. Ford University of Montana Army Medical Corps Christine Opp Helena Claude Lay James R. Jackson Dillmont Park Co. Atty Lew D. Brundage

Riverside Farm Bureau Meeting At Riverside School

The Riverside Farm Bureau gathered Friday night at Riverside school with Mr and Mrs Carl Benson Mr and Mrs Arnold Benson and Mr and Mrs Norman Downing leading the program A committee including Mr and Mrs John Rebich Mr and Mrs John Hren and Mr and Mrs Vic Carrigan served a lunch.

Riverside Farm Bureau Riverside School Carl Benson Arnold Benson Norman Downing John Rebich John Hren Vic Carrigan

Dillon softball open with two games tomorrow night

Two games start the Dillon league season at 6 15 pm Tuesday and Thursday at the Normal college field and hospital diamond Elks vs Rotary and Kiwanis vs Dark Horses Coaches are Gary Fraelich George Adam Earl Allen and Bud Van Ham Players include Elks Clayton Schulz Roy McLaren Joe Lane Jack Thiel Ernest Neil Jerry Berratt John Platt Duane Spegar Ed Davis Harold Hill and Bernard Holloran Rotary Bennie Henneberry Jack Martinell Robert Romers Larry Lloyd Bob Michelish Barclay Schulz Joe Hillstead David Sorenson Jim Murray Winston Anderson John Hovren Kiwanis Lee Orr Bob Stone Kenneth Trowbridge Dale Walker Gene Nelson Sheldon Poole Floyd Carl Vandegrift John Carroll Bill Tash Bob Hillstead Charles Hendren Dark Horses roster incomplete in text.

Dillon Elks Rotary Club College Field Kiwanis Hospital Diamond Bob Gregg Clyde Jarvis Gary Fraelich_ Rotary George Adam Earl Allen Dark Horses Bud van Ham Clayton Schulz Roy McLaren Joe Lane Jack Thiel Ernest Neil Jerry Berratt John Platt Duane Spegar Ed Davis Harold Hill Bernard Holloran Rotary Bennie Henneberry Jack Martinell Robert Romers Larry Lloyd Bob Michelish Barclay Schulz Joe Hillstead David Sorenson Jim Murray Winston Anderson John Hovren Lee Orr Bob Stone Kenneth Trowbridge Dale Walker Gene Nelson Sheldon Poole Floyd Carl Vandegrift John Carroll Bill Tash Bob Hillstead Charles Hendren

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L. A. Schulz Fife Aviation Association Outstanding Beaverhead Baby 4-H Club Leary Steele Philipsburg Granite County Mary Innes Eagle Aerie Beaverhead Shearing Dal
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