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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1950
Page
6
Hill county officials report 12 000 dollars spent on snow removal and winter road work so far this season. They warn costs may rise as continual drifting keeps highways treacherous. Crews in Amos say recently opened roads could quickly fill with snow. Hill County encompasses about 3 000 miles of roads.
Commissioner William Pilgeram of the State Department of Lands and Investments says a successor to the late Hans Biering is unlikely before July 1 due to budget constraints. Biering, who died last month, served under Gov. Roy Avers and was reappointed by Gov. John W. Bonner. Pilgeram notes an appropriation shortage will hinder a timely appointment as the department contends with travel and per diem increases approved by the recent legislature.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hazlett from Butte were visitors here on Monday. The brief note records their arrival and mentions their local itinerary.
Mrs Merle Smith has completed a short trip to Missoula and returned home.
The fourth annual Booster singles bowling event debuts Saturday March 11 at Lou Esta Lanes with a $200 first prize and 75 percent handicap based on a 179 average. Six games over two weekends start March 11 and 18 at 2 pm with Sunday sessions March 12 and 19 at 11 am.
Gov. John W. Bonner designated Flathead County Treasurer C. A. Robinson of Kalispell to the State Board of Equalization to fill the unexpired term of M. Joe Miller who resigned to head the Unemployment Compensation Commission. Robinson, 65, moved to Kalispell in 1906 and earlier ran a Columbia Falls hardware business. He served as Flathead county treasurer and sheriff, and was again elected treasurer in 1948.
Mr and Mrs Howard Hansen and family spent last weekend in Great Falls visiting Mrs Hansen s sister and family Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson also joined the trip offering a family gathering across the state.
Joe Edminston and Leland Baker of Sheridan were seen in Dillon on Thursday handling affairs and meetings related to local business.
Bob Dodd owner of Coast-to-Coast store recounts a four day national meeting in Minneapolis for the Coast to Coast organization marking its 20th anniversary. Delegates from 15 states and 545 stores attended with speeches by Dr William Alexander and other executives. The group urged stronger newspaper advertising and projected optimistic 1950 business, noting rising demand for electric home appliances in rural areas and plans to expand into neighboring states.
Twin Bridges and Dillon Rifle clubs met in Twin Bridges on Friday March 3 with the TB squad winning 1792 to 1770. Otto Sassman of Dillon led scoring with 375 while other shooters from Twin Bridges and Dillon posted cumulative totals and individual scores across prone and offhand stages.
Jay Barnosky Jr. and his mother Mrs. Jay Barnosky were callers here in the latter part of last week from Sheridan.
Mrs Sophia Rogney has returned to her home in Bozeman after visiting her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Witber Squires.
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