Rotary Club Proceedings Highlight Donations and Leadership
The Rotary Club held its regular session noting a note of thanks for the fund that financed the University Jubileers trip to Seattle. Retiring president J. Weldon Payne chaired. Jack Rees received a life honorary membership. Don Wheat announced as incoming president. A $400 year total to community activities was reported by secretary Rees. A history committee of Dr. Warren Monger, Dr. S. E. Davis, and Jack Rees was appointed to document the club’s actions.
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Seattle
J. Weldon Payne
Jack Rees
Warren Monger
S. E. Davis
Don Wheat
Rain Delays Dillon Jaycees Road-to Trials at Vigilante Field
In Dillon the rain did not stop the Road-to trials for selecting a state winner from 11 district champions. Shearing operations in the region were three-fourths complete with Williams Feed and Seed noting rain paused work and resumed after dry weather returned.
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Dillon
Jaycees
Dave Williams
Williams Feed and Seed Company
Well Known Former Resident Passes in L. A.
Dr. Clair P. Cosgrove a former Dillon resident died in a Los Angeles hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 50, born January 15 in Dillon, and founded the Cosgrove Clinic in Los Angeles with his brother Dr. Jay B. Cosgrove.
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Clair P. Cosgrove
Dillon
Los Angeles
George R. Baker
Cosgrove
Jay B. Cosgrove
Cosgrove Clinic
Northwestern University Medical School
Chicago
Kenneth
Creighton University
Byron
U.S.C
Cosgrove Medical
Early 20th-Century Medical Trajectory of Local Figure
In 1904 he attended Dylon schools and finished high school in 1922. With brother Jay he completed pre-medic education at the University of Utah and later studied at Northwestern. In 1930 he married Rosalind Higgins of Chicago and they had four living children.
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Dylon
Jay
University of Utah
Northwestern
Rosalind Higgins
Chicago
Skeleton Found in Rocky Crevasse Triggers Indian Theories
A skeleton was found in a crevasse at the Frying Pan Basin by a bulldozer operator, with Indian beads and bow fragments suggesting the remains may be an Indian brave. William Logan and Orion Pilon observed the discovery as Beaverhead museum seeks to acquire the relic for restoration.
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Frying Pan
Orion Pilon
Vol Ash
William Logan
Beaverhead
The Chet Hales Visit Returns to Milton Area
Mr and Mrs Chester Hale have spent three weeks in Montana and will spend the summer around Milton. The Hales are well known in the county for establishing Roberts Market. They previously lived in Dillon, spent time in Florida and California, and now reside in La Jolla. Neighbors are glad to welcome them back on their annual visit.
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Chester Hale
Montana
Milton
Hales
Roberts Market
Dillon
Florida
California
la Jolla
Beaverhead Bags Mark 90th Beaverhead County Anniversary
The Montana Society of Pioneers and the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers hold a joint annual convention. The date also marks Beaverhead county's 90th anniversary. The Examiner imprinted the bags and Johnson Harness shop produced them. W. M. Stone, Beaverhead chamber secretary, received the first bags and offers them at the Beaverhead museum.
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Nual
Montana Society of Pioneers
the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers
Beaverhead County
Examiner
Johnson Harness Shop
W. M. Stone
Chamber of Commerce
Beaverhead Museum
Vigilante Group Draws Basin Cattlemen After Dinner Meeting
A small Jackson gathering of Big Hole Basin ranchers heard the vigilante group’s purpose and methods and signed up for membership. Officers present included Del Lichtenberg, Ray Carkeek, Ed Atkins, and Toby Orr. Advertising success and expansion needs were highlighted.
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Big Hole Basin
Diamond Bar Inn
Jackson
del Lichtenberg
Ray Carkeek
Ed Atkins
Toby Orr
Veterans Affairs reports surge in GI home loan apps in May
The Veterans Administration notes 42 000 May home loan applications up 23 percent from April and 73 percent over May 1953. Appraisal requests reach 89 134 for May with 52 245 for new homes and 36 889 for existing ones, a 22 percent rise from April and 90 percent from last year. VA loans show easing terms with about a quarter of May GI loans made without a down payment and 61 percent on 25 to 30 year terms.
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Veterans Administration
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Rotary Club
Dillon Examiner
L. A
North
Idaho
Chet Hales
Bannack History
Dodge
J. W. Walters
Montana St
Dillon, Mont
The
Wise River
Boone Sparrow
Orville Sparrow
Pines
Fort Peck Lake
Symbols of Freedom
America
United States
Montana Power Company
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