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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1951

Page

8

Eagles Meet Vagabonds In Benefit High School Game

Eagles of Dillon, led by Chuck Davis Lou Rocheleau and Boyd DeTonancour, host the Detroit Vagabond Kings at the high school gym tomorrow night for band fund drive. Kings boast All-American guards and 98 wins against three losses this season.

Chuck Davis Lou Rocheleau Boyd DeTonancour Eagle Bar Independents Dillon Detroit Vagabond Kings Kings Eagle Independents Globe Trotterettes

F M Carrs to observe Fiftieth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs F M Carr of 12 East Orr street will celebrate their golden wedding on Tuesday March 20 They trace roots to Montana and have lived in Beaverhead county for 36 years They were married in Bozeman on March 20 1901 Miss Gladys Carr is expected home from Seattle for the occasion

F. M. Carr East Orr Street Moth Carr Montana Beaverhead County Bozeman Gladys Carr Seattle

Holloran Receives Insurance Seminar Honor in New York

Robert W. Holloran of Dillon, a New York Life agent, earned attendance at a Waldorf Astoria seminar in Feb 1951 for excellence in accident and sickness and group insurance. He recently moved with his wife and son from Whitehall to Dillon to better serve local policyholders.

Robert W. Holloran Dillon New York Life Insurance Company New York City Waldorf- Astoria Hotel Holloran New York Butte Whitehall Star Club Broadmoor Colorado Springs Colorado

Montana and Idaho officers to be called to active duty

Fifty five Montana National Guard and reserve captains and lieutenants will report to active duty soon after a Sixth Army announcement that 1 841 officers in this category are to be called. Idaho's quota is 79 officers.

Montana National Guard Sixth Army Idaho

City Caucuses Set Ahead of April 2 Election

Dillon's two political groups announce caucuses this week to nominate candidates for mayor, aldermen, city treasurer, and police judge. The Progressive party holds a courthouse caucus at 8 p m tonight, while the Citizens' party meets in City Hall auditorium tomorrow night.

Dillon Progressive Party Citizens’ Party City Hall

Grace Dwyer Mother of Dillon Woman Dies in Butte

Mrs. Grace Mary Dwyer mother of Mrs. Matthew Taborski of Dillon died early Monday in a Butte hospital after weeks of illness. She was wife of John V. Dwyer a prominent Butte attorney and former district judge. She leaves six daughters one son and 13 grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Taborski attended funeral at St Patrick church in Butte and interment followed at Holy Cross cemetery.

Grace Mary Dwyer Matthew Taborski Dillon Butte John V. Dwyer

Rotary hears on Montana legislature at Dillon club

Rotarian George Gosman of Beaverhead county reports on the 1951 Montana legislature at the Dillon Rotary Club meeting. He notes the session faced 57 million dollars in requests and 42 million in estimated income with a budget balance of about 1.3 million. future revenue sources or deep cuts may be needed. Other topics include the co op tax, state comptroller, highway appropriations, and amendatory measures. Frank Hazelbaker presided. guests Clark and Ralph Huntley attended.

George Gosman Beaverhead County Montana Dillon Rotary Club Gosman State Comptroller Frank Hazelbaker Clark Ralph Huntley Big Hole

Publisher O S Warden Dies in Montana

Montana mourns O S Warden 85 publisher of the Great Falls Tribune Montana Farmer Stockman Great Falls Leader and owner of KMON who died after about two months illness He witnessed the 1889 constitutional convention and served on national and public bodies including five years as director of the US Chamber of Commerce and longtime AP director Funeral services were held in Great Falls with interment in Highland Cemetery.

Montana O. S. Warden Great Falls Tribune Montana Farmer- Stockman Great Falls KMON Warden United States Chamber of Commerce Associated Press Highland Cemetery

Jackson Group Wins Square Dance Fete

The Jackson Farm Bureau dance team won the county square dance contest at Dillon city hall auditorium last Saturday night and will represent Beaverhead at the state contest in Bozeman next Tuesday. The group, also state champions in 1950, defends their cup at the winter fair. Dell dancers won the open contest, Beaverhead 4-H Builders took their class, and Riverside Rustlers won the regular 4-H class.

Clarkston Spain Bozeman State Farm Bureau George M. Gosman J. S. Brenner Dillon City Hall Jackson Farm Bureau Beaverhead Jackson Dell Dancers Riverside Rustlers

Record wool prices hit new highs in Willows

Prices of 1.8412 and 1.8434 dollars per pound were paid for 7,300 wool fleeces in Willows California last Friday. The sale marked the highest prices ever paid for wool clips.

Willows Calif

Modern New Animal Hospital Opens in Dillon

Dr. I W Vinsel and Dr. D K Shaffner announce the opening of a new veterinary hospital at the corner of Atlantic and Poindexter streets. The cement block building features a reception room office examination room labs surgery and kennel areas with individual kennels and bathing facilities plus a full basement storage and apartment for staff. Dr Winsel has 14 years in Dillon and Dr Shaffner joined in 1949 after graduating from the State College of Washington. Public inspection is welcome.

I. W. Vinsel D. K. Shaffner Atlantic and Poindexter Streets Winsel Chicago Veterinary College Dillon Shaffner College of Veterinary Medicine State College of Washington

Homer Turner Assigned as Soil Expert

Homer Turner of the Montana Soil Conservation service is assigned as technician to the Beaverhead Soil Conservation District In Dillon He will assist farmers and ranchers on land leveling reseeding irrigation farming and soil erosion prevention with offices in the Telephone building He invites contact through district officials Art Christensen president Kenneth Eliason Emmett Blomquist Jack Perkins and William Garrison with free technical help

Homer Turner Montana Soil Conservation Service Beaverhead Art Christensen Kenneth Eliason Emmett Blomquist Dillon Area Jack Perkins Lima William Garrison Glen Turner

Legion Auxiliary Names Essay Contest Judges

Mrs. Ben H. Davis announces judges W G Gilbert Jr Mrs Byron Sanborn and Mrs Hal Dale for the local auxiliary essay contest open to high and junior high students on Americanism and Our Privileges Under American Democracy Essays must be under 500 words include full student address due by Tuesday March 20 Three best essays receive cash awards and first place winners advance to department headquarters for further competition

Ben H. Davis American Legion Auxiliary W. G. Gilbert, Jr Byron Sanborn Hal Dale

Mrs Hartwig dies at 90 in Dillon home

Veronika Hartwig a Glen settler born December 4 1860 in Württemberg Germany died last Saturday morning at age 90 at her Sebree street Dillon home. Survived by sons Fred Hartwig Dillon and Carl Hartwig Boise Valley a daughter Ann Jellison Boise Idaho three grandchildren Katherine Cragholm David Hartwig John Hartwig and two great grandchildren James and Monica Cochrane Hartwig. Funeral held March 13 at St Rose Church with Rosary March 11 and burial at Mountain View Cemetery.

Veronika Harwig Glen Sebree Street Dillon Hartwig Wurttemburg Germany Beaverhead Jacob Hartwig Fred Hartwig Carl Hartwig This Valley Ann Jellison Boise Idaho Katherine Cragholm David Hartwig Missoula John Hartwig James Cochrane Monica Hartwig St. Rose Catholic Church Timothy Clifford

St Patrick's Day Dinner Planned by St Rose Guild

Plans are set for the St Patrick's Day annual dinner to be held Sunday afternoon March 18 at St Rose Guild hall. The event is sponsored by St Rose JuniorGuild with parish member support. Menu features roast beef. Mike Nettik will carve roasts. Music by Bill Gandrud. Committee includes Mrs Hagenbarth president, with Lasich Devine and Murray.

St. Rose Guild St. Rose Junior Guild Mike Nettik Bill Gandrud Thv Solovox Dave Hagenbarth Helen Andrus James Harrington Ernest Nelson Harold Murray C. Gosta Miller Carl Robison Elinor Larson John Hartwig

Mines President Named by Bonner

J. Robert Van Pelt, mining engineer and research executive from Columbus Ohio, was named president of Montana School of Mines last week. He succeeds the late Dr Francis A Thompson who retired Oct 1 1950 and died shortly after.

J. Robert. van Pelt Columbus Ohio Montana School of Mines Francis A. Thompson

Meade Renamed President Of Local Tuberculosis Group

Mrs. S. P. Meade was re named president of the Beaverhead Tuberculosis and Health association at its annual Dillon meeting. Reports and plans were heard. New officers include Delos Jenkins vice president Fred Kerr second vice president Robert Gregg secretary Henry Mikkelson treasurer with directors Parker Scott Armstead Ray Kellett Elwood Boucher Leslie Jones Fred Nelson and Argyl Stephens.

S. P. Meade Beaverhead Tuberculosis and Health Association Dillon Delos Jenkins Fred Kerr Robert Gregg Henry Mikkelson Association Parker. Scott Armstead Ray Kellett Lima Elwood Boucher Glen Leslie Jones Wise River Fred Nelson Jackson Argyl Stephens Wisdom

Latin Dance Duo to Open Community Concert Series

The 1950 51 Community Concert series presents Rey and Gomez, a renowned Latin dance pair, on Wednesday at 8 15 p m in Dillon High School auditorium. The program features Flamenco Basque Gypsy Mexican and South American dances with originals by Spanish folk composers and costumes by Mr Rey.

Dillon Rey Gomez Federico Rey Pilar Gomez de Fella Mr. Rey Riviera Switzerland Holland Belgium Italy Egypt France Pyrenees America Mexico City

Community Concert Campaign Opens Monday in Dillon

The Dillon Community Concert Association launches a week long drive March 1 to 24 to renew memberships and recruit new supporters for a series of high school auditorium concerts. Attendance is limited to members to fund artists and avoid financial risk with Rey and Gomez billed as the marquee act on March 21.

Dillon T. Lee McCracken Dillon Community Concert Association Margaret Blackburn Community Concert Service Berger-Cochrane Mo

Beaverhead high juniors stage annual class play Our Miss Brooks

Beaverhead county high school juniors present the three act comedy Our Miss Brooks at the school auditorium on Monday and Tuesday April 2 and 3 directed by Clarence Gump. Cast includes Eve Eliel Nancy ann Petersen and Rhonda played by Louise Piazzola with supporting roles by Mary Ellen Conover Martha Scott and others.

Beaverhead County High School Miss Brooks Clarence Gump Perry Clark R. J. Mann Jane San Juan Jamaica Caracas Haiti Cuba Ted Conway Helen Fury Eve Eliel Miss Finch Mary Ellen Conover Miss Audubon Martha Scott John Helming Hugo Longacre Nancyann Petersen Gary Carson Louise Piazzola Rhonda Mr. Wadsworth Jim Richardson Elsie Shirley Ryan Elaine Connie South Sylvia Carol Sveiich Doris Jeanette Watkins Marge Noreen Hubbard Faith Carolyn McFadden Stanley Horace Hand Martin Gene Pilon Allen Sandra Stubban Charlotte Williss Walter Paddock Jack Miller Marjorie Stefanatz Kizzie Brown Betty Galiger Elizabeth McCollum

Defense Council Holds Wednesday Meet at City Hall

Beaverhead's Civil Defense council met at the city hall with Director O A Bergson presiding. The Montana Civil Defense Act HB 392 enacted this year was presented and explained to members. Mrs Sylvester Meade reported progress in organizing a home nursing class.

Beaverhead Civil Defense Council O. A Bergson Montana Sylvester Meade

Former Instructor Selected Artist in Washington Exhibit

Andrew L. Hofmeister, former B.C.H.S. instructor, is among painters chosen by the Music and Art Foundation of Seattle for an invitation exhibition of Washington artists. The Henry Gallery at the University of Washington will host the show from April 8 to May 16.

Andrew L. Hofmeister B.C.H.S The Music and Art Foundation of Seattle Painters and Sculptors of Washington Henry Gallery University of Washington

Barrett Hospital Births and Admissions

Births at Barrett Hospital include a girl for Mr. and Mrs. James Barrett of Grant on March 7 a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Neil Hart Lima on March 9 and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mattix Dillon on March 12. Admissions list James D. Berry Mrs. James G. Mattingly and Donald Doyle all of Dillon.

James Barrett Grant Neil Hart Lima Ed Mattix Dillon James D. Berry James G. Mattingly Donald Doyle Pat Flynn Georgia Shiner Armstead Tom Larson Twin Bridges Elza Franks Roy Jackson Jackson Wallace Christensen Divide James Harrington Calvin Vivian Katherine Redebow Fred P. Smith Dilon

Haylift Rescues Stranded Cattle in Snowbound Hills

S. E. Johnson of Dillon has operated a haylift for two days to feed and save cattle stranded by snow in the Blacktail mountain area. The effort highlights ongoing rescue work amid severe winter weather.

S. E. Johnson Dillon Blacktail Mountain

New Residents Mr and Mrs Howard Puyear Move to Dillon

New residents Mr and Mrs Howard Puyear, formerly of Denver, arrive in Dillon this week. Mr Puyear becomes state manager for Red Comet automatic fire control equipment and is noted as brother of Dillon resident Paul Puyear.

Howard Puyear Denver Dillon Puyear Red Comet Mr. Puyear Paul Puyear

Elks Honor Secretary for Service at Lodge Meeting

Dillon Ellis will honor secretary Frank Lasich for nine years of service to lodge No. 1554. Lasich joined BPOE in 1929 and was exalted ruler in 1939-40, known as an authority on lodge laws and customs. A large class of candidates will be initiated this evening.

Dillon Ellis Frank Lasich Siemming Lasich B.P.O.E Grand Lodge Chicago

Veterans must file 1950 earnings reports by March 1 1951

VA reminds nearly 300000 veteran farmers in on the farm training under the GI Bill to submit 1950 earnings reports to regional offices by March 1 1951. Reports affect 1951 subsistence and serve as farm accounting practice under instruction.

Veterans Administration

Dillon Woman Seriously Injured in Missoula Auto Crash

Mrs Frank Twitchell of Dillon was seriously injured last Thursday near Missoula when another car forced her husband off the road. She suffered a fractured skull and other injuries.

Frank Twitchell Dillon Missoula

Telephony Worker James Christie Replaced by Thoren Larson

James E. Christie, a local telephone services man, has been wanstonied to be replaced by Thoren Larson of Butte who came from Pacific Telephone Co in California and recently moved his family to Dillon.

James E. Christie Mr. Christie Thoren Larson Butte Pacific Telephone Co California Mr. Larson Dillon

Montana Hereford Show and Sale Highlights

Annual Montana Hereford event features breeding bulls and show grades. Officials announce sale results and breed highlights with participating ranches and consignors.

Montana

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Eagles F. M. Carrs R. W. Holloran Rotary Meet S. Warden New Animal Hospital Drs Legion Auxiliary Mines Bonner Rey and Cital Ford Showroom Drive Defense Council ELKS Lodge
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