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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1956

Page

8

Drainage Ditch Protects City Reservoir

A diversion ditch completed to shield the city reservoir from meltwater and heavy rains is proven effective by daily chemical tests. Commissioner Bert Megquier credits local cooperation, noting landowners Christensen and Mooney allowed the project along Rattlesnake Creek for resolution of spring contamination risks.

City Water Department Bert Megquier Argenta Christensen Livestock Company Megquier Berg Christensen Erwin Christensen Earl Mooney

Labor Fight Stratagems Stir in Congress

Washington reports say House Labor Committee Chairman Barden faces a primary challenge from AFL-CIO aligned groups aiming to purge him for being too conservative. Insiders expect big outside union money to back the effort to shift control of the committee if Democrats hold the House.

Washington House Labor Committee Barden N.C Afl-Cio Labor House Joint Economic Committee Capitol Hill

Right or Wrong Continued from page one

A pilot writes home from high altitude about spotting familiar landmarks and feeling close to family. He describes seeing streets and possibly his father's store from 25,000 feet and confesses a homesick tone in his letter.

Alleged Arsonist Held in Jail Here

An Idaho Falls youth D Liday was bound over to district court for trial on charges linked to an arson attempt at the Darrell Peterson ranch home south of Bedrock on Friday March 30. Sheriff’s deputies investigated after oil soaked rags were found burning at both entrances. Mrs Liday, related to Mrs Peters on, had joined relatives at the home days earlier.

Darrell Peterson Bedrock D. Liday Idaho Falls District Court Evans Innes Justice Court Liday Peterson John MacDonald Lloyd Thomas

Fire clues lead to arrest in Idaho incident

Tire marks found in the yard provided clues that helped investigators arrest Liday at Idaho alls as the fire was quickly contained before it could spread.

Liday Idaho Alls

University Women's Club reports successful year in Dillon

The Dillon branch of the University of Montana AAUW closes a successful year led by President Mrs. Winnifred Greenwood and officers Ruth Dillavoy, Penwell, Cumming, and Shaffner. Programs focused on international relations and education with guest speakers, a community children’s educational entertainment, a $100 WMCE scholarship, and donations to the International Farm Youth Exchange and Vassar and Fellowship funds. The branch also formed a library committee and will attend the state convention in Butte May 3–5.

Aa.u.w Q. K. Moe Helen Nelson Dillon Winnifred Greenwood Lara Penwell Howard Leslie Ruth Dillavoy Penwell J. R. Cumming Genevieve Albertson Helen Luebbert International Farm Vassar Montana Shaffner Sheldon Davis Butte

Local Education Leaders Named in Cast of Officials

Greenwood, Mrs. Zella Flores, state education chairman, Miss Albertson, Mrs. Leslie, Mrs. Lueb ben, Mrs. Dillavoy, Mrs. Mary Emerick, Miss Nelson and Mrs. Cumming are listed among education officials and associates.

Greenwood Zella Flores Albertson Leslie Luebben Dillavoy Mary Emerick Nelson Cumming

Regular Health Checks Urged by Cancer Society

Last year 80,000 Americans died of cancer because treatment started too late. The American Cancer Society says regular health examinations are the best cancer insurance and can lead to early detection and better outcomes.

The American Cancer Society

Motor crashes show majority involve passenger cars

The report notes that eighty five percent of vehicles involved in accidents were passenger cars, highlighting the dominance of cars over other vehicle types in roadway incidents.

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