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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1941
Page
5
Montana industry is prepared to expand production immediately if necessary, backed by The Montana Power Company. Officials say the state’s power grid, interconnects with Utah and Washington, and a history of growth ensure ample electrical power for commercial and defense use in a crisis.
Thomas Warner 75 died Tuesday morning at his home on Vine Street after a prolonged illness. Survived by sister Mrs. Frank Bassett Dillon and brothers Robert Warner Mar klieveille Calif and Porter Warner Rupert Calif. Born in Lincoln County near Lexington Kentucky, he lived there until age 22 then Springfield Missouri before moving to Dillon in 1900 to work in hide and fur buying. He never married. Burial in Mountain View cemetery.
The Armstead Birthday club held its annual banquet and pi nochle party Saturday evening. Husbands of the members were honored. Covers were laid for thirty six with numerous attendees. Prizes awarded for ladies and men's high scores. Several Armstead residents and visitors were noted, including Rexburg and Dillon connections. Ted Renfro left for Kansas City to compete in the national trapshoot and won the practice shoot.
Melrose villagers welcome visitors from Butte Wise River and Reichle while local school pupils excel in January rural tests. Notable mentions include Elvord Hoskins from a Texaco station, Sam Spiegal from Butte, and the Union Pacific connections. The Melrose Womans club works with Red Cross hospital shifts as area life continues.
A fragment describes an advertisement for a whiskey claiming it will go down in history and notes people waiting to see “the promised land” while a national brand runs the campaign.
First Presbyterian Church Paris announces Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 sermon subject Rich Paupers followed by an evening preaching service at 745 sermon Most Unpopular Text in the Bible delivered by E Wells D D minister
Elder officers and teachers meet at 9 40 a m Sunday school at 10 a m sacrament gem by Dale Dart talks by Mrs T W Sargent and Don Smith class work at 10 45 a m closing exercises at 11 25 a m
Mr and Mrs Charles Bowman and their daughter have moved to make their home here Mrs Bowman is formerly Wilma Slater of this city This brief notice confirms a change of residence and identifies a connected local family link.
Lima notes members of the community travel to Idaho Falls Dillon Ogden Stevens Point Wiscon Denver and Butte. The town records a minor fire shake from Gabriel and lists hospital visits, funerals, family visits, and local engagements across the region.
Dean John Crowder and Prof. John Lester of Montana University will present a musical program at Beaverhead County High School next Tuesday morning. Crowder, a pianist and former acting dean, now serves as dean of music. Lester is a university voice professor and baritone.
Spent several days in Salt Lake City. Mrs Clarence Thurman and daughters Norma and Carol visited Dillon on Saturday. Mrs Mary Whitman spent the weekend in Dillon. Keith Price made a business call in Dillon Saturday. Pete Mehelish reports liking Fort Monmouth New Jersey where he is stationed. Mr and Mrs Clyde Mecham shopped in Dillon Monday. Mrs A L Cronin and family visited Mr Cronin. he was transferred Monday to Fort McKenzie Sheridan Wyoming. Mr and Mrs Carl Beardslee hosted a dinner party for 48th wedding anniversary with several relatives. Mr and Mrs L Tate of Melrose spent Monday in town.
The Sincerity Rebekahs held a regular meeting with officer installations led by Minnie Pendergast. Inducted were Olga Schindler as noble grand Nellie Griffin as vice grand Minnie Pendergast as secretary and others. Washington’s birthday readings and visits to Mt Vernon were noted.
The first game in the Elks card tourney will be held tomorrow night at the lodge home with crib and solo as the diversions. Ladies are invited to participate.
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