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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1952
Page
1
Filing closed with 11 candidates across parties but no contests for county offices this year. Notables include Herbert W. Wheat filing for state senator on the Democratic ticket and numerous entries for congress, governor, and other statewide posts.
O A Bergeson of the city, a Montana Reclamation leader, attended a Helena meeting of the legislative committee and state water board. The 1953 54 budget was approved and new projects endorsed, including three Beaverhead County dams Apex Kelly Sheep Creek.
At the Beaverhead post installation night Richard Burns Dillon attorney was installed as commander succeeding E. J. Donovan. George Gosman served as installing officer with W. G. Gilbert Jr. Charles Johnson Dale Phafer Andy eilKline Luther mith Phillip Bond among the officers present. Plans were discussed to improve the cemetery and a Dutch lunch was served.
Donald J. Smith Dillon attorney spoke at Elkshall on Flag Day stressing adherence to the four freedoms and inherited rights. Exalted Ruler Byron Sanborn led ritual work while Dave Hier recounted flag history with VFW color guard. A parade by VFW, American Legion, Cub Scouts and city band followed.
More than 100 cattlemen from nine western states toured Montana's Big Hole basin on a nine day itinerary that began in Helena and ends in Dayton Wyoming. The 40 car motorcade visited McDowell Bar B Ruby and other ranches, enjoyed chuck wagon lunches, cocktails, and a smorgasbord at Jackson. The tour sponsored by Western Livestock Reporter included stops at Deer Lodge Drummond Philipsburg and the Anadonda reduction works with participants from Montana Idaho Washington Iowa Oregon Wyoming California North Dakota and Utah.
Chester Downing son of Mr and Mrs Norman Downing of ranch south of Dillon leaves Saturday with three Montana 4-H delegates for Washington DC to attend the national 4-H camp. In the capital they will meet Montana senators representatives hear speakers and visit national shrines and points of interest. Delegates earned the trip for superior 4-H achievement during the past year.
The annual Farmers Union picnic will be held at Rock Creek grounds on Sunday June 22. Don Chapman state president will be the speaker. The local unit provides coffee ice cream and soft drinks. attendees should bring a dish and lunch.
Mr and Mrs John Passmore and their children from Monida spent Monday in Dillon enjoying a family outing and local sights.
Delegates from eight Copper district camps of Royal Neighbors gathered in Dillon for the annual convention at IOOF hall. Beav erhead and Enterprise hosted. 80 members attended including from Royal Oak Silver City Butte Pine Anaconda Golden West Twin Bridges Madison Valley Ennis and Rock Deer Lodge. Ruth Jameson of Butte was elected district oracle with several officers named and next year’s convention set for Butte in June.
Driver's tests will be conducted at the courthouse by the highway patrol between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The event invites applicants to come prepared with proper documents and reach the location early to avoid delays.
Officers of the Dillon Soroptimist club for the coming year were installed at a candlelight ceremony June 14 at the Dillon Country Club with retiring president Peggy Thompson as installing officer. New officers are Helen Christensen president Billie Pace vice president Helen Twitchell secretary Vera Melvee treasurer Essie Later one member and Ann Wight three year. Phyllis McCracken remains on the board.
A teenage youth was arraigned in justice court last Wednesday on strong arming a ranch hand named Moneypenny who reported a $130 robbery. Judge Evans Innes bound the youth over to district court under $1,500 bond. He is said to be one of three minors questioned in the alleged robbery.
Pfc. Clyde B. McLaren has returned to Wolters Air Force Base Mineral Wells Texas after a 30 day furlough spent at his parents home Mr and Mrs John McLaren.
Lt Henry William Edwards USN son of Mr and Mrs Roy Edwards Whitehall Montana earned a Master of Arts in education at George Washington University spring commencement in Washington D C on May 28 He also holds a Bachelor of Education from Western Montana State College and serves in the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics in Washington D C
Chris Simmondsen 58, native of Denmark born August 2, 1893, died Saturday in Dillon after a long illness. He came to the United States 42 years ago, settled in Beaverhead County, worked as a ranch hand, and was well known. Survived by two sisters in Denmark and two cousins Hans and Albert Mikkelson of Dillon. Funeral Tuesday at Brundage chapel with Rev. John Spencer officiating. burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
The Rev. Arthur Lord of Malta accepted a call from St. James Episcopal Church to serve as rector here, with duties starting in early September. He led Sunday services to over 100 parishioners, accompanied by Mrs. Lord and their two daughters. Parishioners welcomed the family and praised the church facilities and Dillon as their future home.
Jim Womack a public school instructor and Montana National Guard captain filed his petition last Thursday at Dora Schmittroth county clerk for state representative on the Democratic ticket. He is unopposed on the Democratic ticket with filings closing Saturday noon and will face George Gleed who previously filed for the Republican ticket in November’s general election.
Norman Irish of Butte pleaded guilty to drunken driving and paid a $100 fine. Judge George K. Baker imposed the penalty after arrest by Officer Leo Williams last Wednesday in police court.
In Dillon the Red Cross Blood for Freedom car seeks 360 pints with only about 200 donors signed up. The drive runs next Monday to Wednesday at the Elks club on Center Street with 18 to 59 year olds eligible. Local sponsors include Beaverhead Red Cross, Dillon Lodge 1554 BPOE, A C Conine of Union Pacific, and volunteer workers led by Mrs. Albert Cochranes.
Final arrangements for the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce rural urban meeting were made by the planning committee led by T Lee Mc Cracken. Tickets cost 2 dollars each with hosts covering guests from the Big Hole basin. The Wisdom Woman's club will serve the banquet and profits go to reduce community building indebtedness.
Future Beaverhead county pilots will compete Sunday at 10 a m June 22 at the county fairgrounds in the National Year Around Plymouth dealers youth program contest. Four winners receive engraved trophies and trips to Missoula July 19 20 to enter the Montana Plymouth Model Plane contest for state honors.
The Montana Reclamation association asks water users to join as watchdogs protecting Montana's water resources. Contact district director O. A. Bergeson to learn how to participate and safeguard state water resources.
Contributions to buy a television for Robert Wright, a severed spine victim from a car bandit’s shooting last September, total 114.50 as reported by W. M. Stone of the Cham ber of Commerce. The group hopes to raise 200 for a new set from a California dealer within a week. An anonymous donor sent 5 with a note urging community help.
The Dillon Gun Club finished first in a telegraphic shoot sponsored by the Denver Post, edging top northwest rivals. Herman Peterson led with 49x50, winning singles and handicap while claiming the doubles. Sneed and Strodtman chased in tied singles. A five man Denver shoulder-to-shoulder match is planned next Saturday with practice Thursday at 6 30.
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