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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1956
Page
6
University of Montana presidents recommended dropping the proposed 15 million dollar university system building bond measure for now. J Robert Van Pelt said there was no unanimity among presidents or chamber representatives to support a fall vote, citing short time and millage referendum concerns. July 5 is the initiative petition filing deadline.
Beaverhead National Forest reports spruce budworm infestation spreading to ornamental evergreens in Dillon. Local owners' surveys show late-stage larvae that should be sprayed with DDT water solution immediately to prevent defoliation in five to seven years.
A June 14 wedding at the Dillon Methodist church joined Marcy Ferris and Vincent J. Pendleton in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Dennis Kinlaw. The couple plans to reside at the former Warren Shaw ranch after a Canada honeymoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilke Sr. attended a surprise silver wedding anniversary dance at the Community building last Saturday night. Their son and daughter in law hosted the gala as Ken Downings orchestra from Dillon played. The couple thanked guests for silver gifts and Mrs Wilke said the gift would fund a new sewing machine.
The last regular meeting of the year for the American Legion and Auxiliary was held June 7 at the Legion hall. Officers elected include Carl Sevalstad as commander, Ray Sherett as vice commander, Earl Cox adjutant, Art Klessig finance officer, and Charles Miller sergeant at arms. Auxiliary officers installed Helen Smith president, Frances May Hyatt first vice president, Tina Else second vice president, Floy Helming secretary, Essie Helming chaplain, Beverly Helming historian. A luncheon followed.
Beatrice Clemow daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Clemow of Jackson left Sunday to attend Montana Girls State at the MSC campus in Bozeman The event sponsored by the Montana Auxiliary to the American Legion runs through Saturday Delegates include Darlene Reamer last year from Wisdom
Mr and Mrs Harold Nelson were elected at the Farm Bureau meeting in Jackson on Thursday evening during the officer election.
Mr and Mrs Lester Else become president and secretary. Harold and Mae depart from their roles as outgoing president and secretary.
Saturday visitors included Mr. McAndrews of Anaconda and Mr. Bill Studdert of the Gang ranch in Canada. The Clemon property is described as one of North America’s largest ranches, with Mr. Studdert noting the need for an airplane to navigate it.
Weekend guests at the Lawrence Bacon ranch included Mrs Anola Smyth of Anaconda and her sister Mrs Charles Saville and Linda Lee of Spokane. Also visiting were Bill Hirsh of Millcreek and Joy Anderson.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Thompson and Don visited Dillon on Wednesday. Mrs Thompson hosted a birthday dinner for her sister Mrs William Ritchell of Anaconda on Thursday. Attendees included the Ritchells and two daughters, the Murphy family, Mrs Morgan Tovey of Malad City, Idaho, and Mr and Mrs James F Paddock. On Sunday a Father's Day dinner was held for Mr Thompson with local guests from Anaconda and Steve Paddock ranch visits by the women.
Visitors from Alaska including Don Garvais of Anaconda and Mrs Norman Risch and family from Anchorage plan to spend time at Steve Paddock ranch this week. Bud Lundin drove to Missoula. Donald Peterson, son of Elvin Peterson of Jackson, has a pharmacist position in a Deer Lodge drug store after graduating from MSU. Helen Edwards of Manhattan arrived to visit Cecile Hirschy as E M Tebo and granddaughter Robin Russell of Butte spent Wednesday at the ranch.
The report lists numerous visits and travel by residents from Dillon, Butte, Anaconda, Missoula, Deer Lodge, Jackson, and Jackson to towns including Helena and Spokane. People visit family, attend events, and accompany relatives, with several trips to Butte for medical care and family gatherings.
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