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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1941
Page
2
A long list of visits and travel notes from Dillon Montana includes Jens Peterson and others visiting Morrison Cave and Waterton Lakes, Ruth Dart en route to Billings for the Rebekah Assembly, and many residents on vacations or business trips to Billings Helena Spokane Ogden and Caldwell. The piece notes eye exams in Dillon by Dr H H Scarborough and various family visitors to relatives and friends across several towns.
Mrs Clifford Dougherty of Dillon and Anna Hansen of Dell represented Beaverhead county at the Montana 4 H club convention in Bozeman from June 10 to 13. Hanson is president of the Dell 4 H club and Mrs Dougherty leads the Dillon Pattern Piecers. Delegates returned home Saturday noon.
Members of the college residence hall house council hosted a reception Friday evening for summer school students faculty and alumni. An informal dance followed at the residence hall. Summer term council members include Madge Owen Anaconda Fern Ray Hamilton Ruby McLean Butte and Mrs Elizabeth Steed Billings.
A capacity crowd attended the piano play Sleeping Beauty presented by Nellie Little Poole's music students in Lima. Ten pupils formed the cast with Giovannina Cardinale on flute. featured pieces included Engelmann Grand Valse Caprice, San Antone Rose, Twelfth Street Rag, and Alexander the Swoose.
Rebekah state assembly is being held this week. Mr and Mrs M A Nettik are visiting relatives in Great Falls Billings Lewistown and Butte. Anthony Bramsman and nephew Paul Simons returned from San Jose California. Mable Freeman and Mrs B F Sims of Pasadena arrived last weekend to visit Cora Anderson and Sam Freeman. Mrs Hugh Lee and son Bobbie of Butte visit Wayne Bureson in Dillon. Mrs Lee is Bureson’s sister.
John W. Mountjoy suffered a broken leg and jaw fracture with cuts after his sedan crashed with a truck when a horse leaped into the road. Adolph Reichle and Arthur Reichle were bruised, Dr. Routledge treated injuries, Mountjoy family notified, and Mountjoy a former Jefferson county sheriff state fire marshal and secretary of state.
The Cox family and relatives express gratitude for kindness, floral tributes, and sympathy following the loss of husband and father Alfred Cox. Messages come from Mary Ann Cox Fidler and family, and W. A. Richards.
Latter Day Saints Church invites members to attend Sunday services at 9:40 a.m. with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. followed by sacrament led by Bob Hillstead and talks by Irene Crane and Bill Hillstead. Class work at 10:45 a.m. closing at 11:25 a.m. A union meeting is set for 2:30 p.m. on June 22 at the Butte YMCA. Quote from Phillips Brooks on moral courage.
A Mabie quote reframes the question for every man as not what he would do with advantages but what he will do with the resources he has. It emphasizes practical action over potential.
The Montana Supreme Court reversed and sent back to Beaverhead county district court for a new trial in the damage action C. E. Blinn vs H. L. Hatton arising from an automobile accident. The lower court had sustained the defendant’s motion for non suit.
A satirical fragment notes broadcasts as the aspirin of the air waves, England’s shrinking newspapers, and Omaha’s failed free ride. It reflects wartime mood with Uncle Sam owning global gold and scientists touting metals beyond gold. In Shanghai the US Marine Band fills a missing God Save the King moment.
Seventeen seventh grade rural students passed state geography and hygiene tests earning diplomas. Winners include Polaris Effie Brothers Anna Hansen Dell and others from Argenta Dewey Quartz Hill and Wise River. top averages were Robert Churchill 91.3 and Dla Mae Simms 87.3. Thirty-three Beaverhead County rural pupils posted nine months of perfect attendance across multiple schools.
Firemen edged Winn's 8-7 Monday to secure at least a share of the first heat championship with 7 losses combined after 10 games. Elsewhere Pheasant Mirror defeated Ebiel's 18-15, breaking a three-all tie as Winn's routed Gleed's 21-10. Gleed's remains cellar club despite losses.
County, Forest Service, and Entomology Department agreed to a 90 day joint campaign starting June 9 with trucks from the forest service, gas and insurance from the county, and labor and materials from entomology to combat Mormon crickets. Easement talks geared to a Rural Electrification Administration project for a power line in Big Hole Basin and related towns. A 427.05 tax refund claim to be submitted. Extra session set for June 16 to address WPA matters and vehicle bids. County officials authorized control of township mileage claims and reviewed county payroll and school finances.
A wind uprooted a cottonwood by the library and fell across a car, prompting officials to replace the trees with young specimens. A new technique aims to give each tree more room, offsetting dry conditions aided by street paving and a drainage tile under the federal building that carries away moisture.
The new bowling alley building uses a lightweight block weighing 26 pounds versus concrete. The contractor says the material is superior to brick and about half the cost. Finishing is expected in six weeks with equipment installed. Plastering will make walls fire proof and reinforced segments resist earthquakes. roof uses bolstered truss timbers.
A brief card noting Disraeli says the secret of success lies in constancy to purpose. A concise motivation line suitable for a daily newspaper quotation box.
A long OCR extracted roster lists names such as Clarence C. Poppert Carl M White Max E. Graham and many others with numbers and notes like volunteered and accepted Nov. 18, 1940. The fragment appears as a conscription substitution roster entry from 1940 detailing volunteers and assigned individuals.
Bill Davis John Carr and Franklin Bayerd came home Saturday evening from Seattle where they had been attending the University of Washington during the summer session celebrating the completion of their term.
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