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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1948

Page

11

New Library Books Draw Praise for Three Selections

Among the new acquisitions Green Memories by Lewis Mumford recalls his son Geddes killed in 1944 Italy and offers consolation to bereaved families. Bernard DeVoto’s Across the Broad Missouri becomes a key Rocky Mountain fur trade history source, witty and serious. Fireside Book of Folk Songs collects ballads and favorites easily sung at home.

Lewis Mumford Geddes Italy Bernard DeeVoto Missouri Rocky Mountain

Beaver Lodge Boosters Plan Fund Drive

A Monday meeting of the recreation center committee at Beaver Lodge gathered representatives from Presbyterian Manse Society Baptist church St Rose Guild American Legion Kiwanis Eagles Rebekah lodge Rotary and Beaver head county high school to raise 2500 to clear debts from lodge construction and furnishing. Members noted many students and locals belong to the lodge highlighting its community role.

Rec Center Beaver Lodge C. F. Hollensteiner W. M. Camp The Presbyterian Manse Society Phillip Lovell W. C. F. Baptist Church W. P. Carroll L. J. Holloran St. Rose Guild J. H. Coppin American Legion William, Straugh Normal College E. W. Stein F. C. Curtiss Kiwanis al Ward Ross Hill Eagles Nellie Lanner Joy Thiel Rebekah Lodge Dougan Luebben Ben H. Davis American Legion Auxiliary W. J. Bierrum

High School Seniors Win Scholarships

This year’s scholarships were won by Evelyn Alayne Copeland a senior at Billings Senior High School in Billings and Robert Huntington Farnsworth of Great Falls High School in Great Falls.

Evelyn Alayne Copeland Billings Senior High School Billings Robert Huntington Farnsworth Great Falls High School Great Falls

James R. Calveri Special Agent in Charge

James R. Calveri of Southern Arizona State University is listed as a special agent stationed in Butte Montana. The record assigns him to the field office and notes his rank as Special Agent 3.

James R. Calveri Arizona St Butte, Mont

Eagle hoop squad nets 72 58 win despite poor turnout

The high school auditorium Tuesday night drew a small crowd. the Eagle basketball team beat the Philipsburg Wranglers 72 to 58 but incurred a $6 loss at the gate. Donations this week included $10 from the Jackson Farm Bureau, $5 from the Friendly Neighbors Home Demonstration club, and $1 from the Merry Mixers club, reported by Mrs. Fred Woodside.

Museum Building Eagle Hoop Squad Philipsburg Wranglers Jackson Farm Bureau Friendly Neighbors Home Demonstration Club Merry Mixers Club Fred Woodside

Milk Essays Draw Awards for School Winners

Essays on Milk First in Foods arrive at Christine Opp office from Grant Jackson and Dillon schools. Forty seven sixth graders and two fifth graders entered in this division while seven seventh graders and two eighth graders compete in the 7th and 8th grade division. State prizes include a 50 dollar bond for first and 25 dollar bond for second. county prizes offer 2 dollars cash for first and 1.25 dollars for second in each division.

Christine Opp Grant, Jackson and Dillon

New Neon Signs brighten city downtown after dark

Three new neon signs were installed on local business buildings within the past week adding color to downtown after dark. Bradley F Electrical Neon installed a Ford sign on the Davis Motors building on Glendale street and a large upright on the Bradley Electric on Montana street while a flash sign graced the Metlen hotel entrance.

Dillon Bradley F Electrical-Neon Company Ford Davis Motors Glendale Street Bradley Electric Montana Street Metlen

Beaverhead Chapter D A R Nets Compliment

Continued from page 1 the Beaverhead Chapter is honored for the first time with a delegate and an alternate for a national distinction. Jacqueline Pettyjohn of Great Falls is the second alternate. Miss Lane, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Lane, has stood out in academics and activities during her high school career.

Jacqueline Pettyjohn Great Falls Miss Lane George Lane

Brooks Family Weekends Visit Garrison Home

Mr and Mrs Al Brooks and their son Jimmy of Garrison were weekend visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Dave Stratford.

al Brooks Jimmy Garrison Dave Stratford

Sheridan resident Gus Lueck visits city on Saturday

Sheridan resident Gus Lueck attended to business matters in the city on Saturday, engaging with local officials and completing errands before returning home.

Gus Lueck Sheridan

Local residents tally visits and news from Dillon area

A long string of local notices lists visits and travels of residents and relatives from Dillon and nearby towns. Names include Lambert Eliel, Bimat, Flynn, Griffith, Glass, Malicote, Pilgrim, Rife, Cornell, Buck, Tibbles, Roe, Russell, McFadden, Price, Helland, Wolfe, Stewart, Baker, Watson, Idso, Rife, Kalikowski, Troupe and Pahnish with trips to California Idaho Washington Spokane and Leadore and hospital stays in Butte Barrett and physician visits in Dillon.

Lambert Eliel Lambert Eve California Pascal Bimat Dell Butte P. J. Flynn William Griffith Washington Evelyn Virginia Glass Jackson Monay W. K. Malicote Charles Pilgrim Edgar Rife Ryan Canyon Roscoe Cornell Mamie Buck Minnie Tibbles Idaho Falls Joe Roe Red Rock C. Russell William Lovell F. X. Lechner Theodore F. McFadden Spokane A. B. Keith Frank Price Leadore Dillon G. C. Helland Barrett Hospital Ruth Wolfe Bozeman Sarah Wolfe Marvin Stewart Idaho Sallie Baker Bob Watson Salt Lake City Omer Idso Sheridan Ike Rife Medicine Lodge Clem Kalikowski John Troupe Wisdom Ida F. Pahnish Grasshopper City

Palm Sunday Services at Westminster Fellowship

Dr. J. Thompson Baker invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with preaching and a 7 p m service. Westminster Fellowship will hear reports from the Great Falls visiting youths plus special music.

J. Thompson Baker Westminster Fellowship Great Falls

Methodist Church Palm Sunday Program Highlights

Rev. James M. Hunter leads Palm Sunday worship with Sunday school at 10 a m and morning service at 11 a m. Anthem Ride On by Laufer and junior choir Tell Me the Stories of Jesus. Sermon topic The Triumphal Entry. Baptism offered. contact pastor. Methodist Youth Fellowship at the parsonage 6 30 p m.

James M. Hunter Palm Laufer Jesus Challinor Methodist Youth Fellowship

First Baptist Church Observes 50th Anniversary

Bible school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. will honor Mr and Mrs Noah Allen on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. All are welcome.

Bible School Noah Allen

First Lutheran Church Lenten Services and Schedule

Center and N Pacific street services led by Pastor Edward R Leivestad with Lenten observances on Wednesday evenings until Easter at 8 p m. Senior choir rehearsals each Thursday at 8 p m. Sunday school at 9 45 a m with divine services at 11 a m. Theme: The Wavering Crowd.

First Lutheran Church Center N. Pacific Edward R.leivestad

Palm Sunday and Holy Week Services at St James Church

Rev. Lewis D. Smith presides as rector. Palm Sunday includes holy communion at 8 am, Sunday school at 9:45 am, and morning prayer with sermon at 10 am. Holy week features daily holy communion at 10 am, twilight services at 7:30 pm, and early week holy communion on Tuesday and Friday at 7:30 am.

Lewis D. Smith Palm

Assembly of God Church Service Schedule

Sunday school at 10 a m with morning worship at 11 a m. Sunday evening service begins at 8 p m. Prayer meeting set for Wednesday at 8 p m.

Assembly OF God Church

St Rose Church Sunday Mass Schedule

Rev Fr Timothy Clifford announces Sunday masses at St Rose Church 8 am and 10 am. Lima 10 30 am first Sunday monthly. Grant 10 30 am second Sunday. Pail 00 am third Sunday. Jackson 0 30 am fourth Sunday.

ST. Rose Catholic Church Timothy Clifford Lima Grant Jackson

Officer Nomination Held by VFW Ladies

Ruth Smith was nominated to retain the presidency at the VFW auxiliary meeting held at the I O O F hall. Other nominees included Marie Wenger Alvertta Johnson Betty Mussetter J Wenger Ida Schroeder Irma Cashmore and Lucille Henneberry. An election and installation are planned for April. A rummage sale is set for March 27 at city hall. A committee was appointed to organize the sale.

Ruth Smith Veteran of Foreign Wars Auxiliary I.O.O.F. Hall Marie Wenger Alvertta Johnson Betty Mussetter J. Wenger Ida Schroeder Irma Cashmore Lucille Henneberry Smith John Wenger Howard Rundle Robert Johnson

VFW Meeting Tonight Seeks Medal Recipients

Lloyd Whipple post of Veterans of Foreign Wars urges eligible veterans to attend at the I O O F hall tonight starting with a 7 30 motion picture. A U S Navy representative will attend. Medal candidates must show their honorable discharge. Regular post business follows.

V.F.W Lloyd Whipple Veterans of Foreign Wars I. O. O. F. Hall U. S. Navy Howard Rundle

Social event summarized after business session

Mrs. John Wenger and her daughter Joan hosted a social hour with refreshments following the organizational meeting.

John Wenger Joan

Lakeview visitors Mrs. Forsyth and Miss Halligan

Mrs Andy Forsyth and Miss Maggie Halligan visited on Monday from Lakeview, according to local notes.

Andy Forsyth Maggie Halligan Lakeview

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Dillon Feed & Seed Company Dillon, Montana First National Bank Morthweet Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Nelson Banker’s Life Company Des Moines, Iowa Beaverhead Chapter D.A.R. Nets Dillon, Mont Capital Norman L. Ovitt D. Tovey South St. Dillon, Mont the Capital Stock Company of “Preferred Risks Nucles Presbyterian Church First Baptist Church ST. James Episcopal Church Reddy Montana Power Company VFW
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