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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1941
Page
8
In the May 4 edition Beaverhead farming efficiency is showcased with three photographs. A beaver slide hay stacker appears on the Mark Clemon ranch, a power bull rake is demonstrated on the George Harrison ranch near Bannack, and a field of certified White Rose potatoes on the Irvine and Cottom farm is noted for export to Argentina.
Conrad Q Orr principal of Beaverhead County High School is appointed to the National Education Association committee on tenure. The panel will study unjust teacher discharges and assist groups pushing tenure legislation.
Dillon claims a second place in the district track meet as multiple school teams prepare for upcoming events. The girls and boys tennis squads, led by Betty Berry Florence Casterline and Lloyd Davis Kenneth Welborn, join John Wenger Dale Tash in golf, while June Johnson contests in declamation. Mr and Mrs J G Mattingly visited Butte on business Wednesday.
The document outlines that draftees may access entries on their own records including questionnaires and physical exams, with confidential portions accessible only under prosecution or related government suits. Public records remain accessible while processing remains uninterrupted. Custodians must read requests and show information when needed. An amendment requires registrants to carry registration certificates at all times and display them to law enforcement or Selective Service personnel upon request.
James Leo Kelly son of Mr and Mrs J E Kelly Dillon Montana will graduate at Montana School of Mines June 6 in the institution's largest class with sixty one degree recipients. Kelly among three students selected to compete for the ASCE medal for outstanding senior engineer.
Mr. and Mrs. George Gosman returned Tuesday evening from Indianapolis where Mr. Gosman attended a national committee meeting of the Legion. Mrs. Gosman visited relatives in Chicago.
Mrs Earl Wheat departed Monday evening for San Pedro California after being called by the serious illness of her grandmother Mrs Annie Melo.
Earl Fairbanks, a junior from Lima, is a key MSU track athlete who has posted strong times this spring. He won the 220-yard dash at Cheney, ran 49.4 in the quarter, and won the 440 against Whitman. Coaches expect further improvement as Montana State faces Idaho University in Moscow.
A letter from Rev P J May of Lolo dorf Cameroun West Africa was received via Miss Jean Bishop. Written in January the message notes a hoped October furlough if crossing is safe. May last served Dillon Presbyterian Church and visited in 1934 with wife and daughter Myra. their son Donald studies at Mecklenburg College.
Mike McGowan a 45 year old transient was arrested early Tuesday by Police Officer John Hildreth and charged with burglarizing several rooms in a local hotel. The loot included a twenty dollar bill and an Elgin watch. He is held in the county jail awaiting district court proceedings before Judge Henry G Rodgers.
The Beaverhead county high school board presents 63 graduates of the class of 1941 from Beaverhead High School. Diplomas will be awarded by R. M. Barrett with C. O. Orr introducing the class. Dorothy Ann Gosman will give the vale dictory address and Dr. J. A. Meeke will deliver the benediction.
Mr Ed Hilger and Mrs Hilger are visiting relatives in Helena as part of a family trip. The note records their travel and current location.
The Beaverhead county selective service office received a list of men inducted into the Army and Naval services in recent months. Naval enlistments include Raymond Arri goni Albert F. Gaskill William G. Guernsey Harvey E. Lasley Robert Hynes Melton Charles R. Selway and Harry R. Schuler all of Dillon and Andrew W. Hale of Lima. Army corps enlistees include Wallace A. Allgrove James B. Atkesson James P. Garney Hercia L. Chism Rex P. Griffith Chris O. Hansen William J. Harris Jr Louis C. Jones Louis H. Larson Stephan B. Leake Robert B. McDonald Clifford S. McLean Charles A. Schroeder and Wallace W. Wellington all of Dillon. Other Beaverhead enlistees in the Army include Thomas L. Freeman Carl O. Hanson Roy O. Hanson of Armstead Morris H. Helming Garfield M. Pomeroy John P. Schonenberger of Wisdom Peter J. Hyndman Jr. and Loren J. Marler Jr. of Lima.
Two changes in county agent and AAA office staff in the Federal building. Billie Ann Rife becomes clerk in the county extension office replacing Dora Smith who resigned. Laura Anderson becomes clerk in the county AAA office replacing Helen Klebba who moved to an abstract office in Butte.
John P Miller of Dillon was among the selective service trainees in the 80th Infantry Training Battalion at Camp Roberts California who qualified as sharpshooters after completing rifle marksmanship training last week. The battalion of 1000 men will immediately begin learning to operate the Browning automatic rifle.
Berniece Papworth selected to represent Mon tana travels to Denver this week for a school luncheon program. Margaret Butcher national administrator of the home economics division in Washington will serve as meeting instructor.
William Meyers aged 61 died Monday evening at his cabin in Hogans Alley after a long illness. Born June 10, 1879 in Oregon, he lived in Montana 34 years. Survived by wife Ella Plant Meyers and a step daughter Helen Plant of Dillon, with relatives in Washington and Oregon.
A mixed collection of satirical notes and notices reflecting wartime economics. Highlights include scathing takes on wartime spending, a Yale professor leading a spirits association, the Palomar telescope nearing operation, and a cheeky sign for a San Francisco film. Also mentions beer consumption, pro Nazi remarks, and a Department of Justice job ad.
Mr and Mrs M W Logan returned to Dillon Wednesday of last week after eight months in Des Moines Iowa. Mr Logan formerly managed a real estate exchange here and will continue in the business with an office in the Maytag store.
The notice enumerates 126 registrants to receive questionnaires and 63 mailed today. Names include Raymond F. Spear Howard H. Richmond Robert M. Beardslee George R. Falconer John R. DeWolf Rudolph H. Verbance William J. Polish Floyd W. Neidt Bert Orr Jr Lester J Kurtz Joseph W. Rife Milton E. Hayes Thomas J. Hill George F. Nightingale Xavier M. Dukart Tom Williams Joseph T. Newnes Jr Murray F. Laden Millen C. Price Clifford S. Bay George M. Rebish Harvie J. Dalton Peter W. Rebish Edward J. Johnson William M Nix John G Fitzsimmons deceased Harry M. Smith Arthur J. Kurner Henry Lawson Wayne G Halstead Jim Tyler George E. Michelish with further lists of 63 and 401 and 441 registrants referenced.
W B Willey presented findings from a recent trip focusing on Home Economics in high schools. He outlined curricular emphasis and suggested practical applications for classroom learning and student skill development.
T. E. Gilbert E. E. Hazel and Joe Wedum were selected delegates to the Rotary state convention to represent the local club with T. E. Luebben and Paul Anderson as alternates. Dr. S. E. Davis presided at the meeting while Dale Nelson was introduced as a guest.
Bunny Jackson and Erma Lou Warner stayed with teacher Eileene Jackson in Bozeman for the weekend, enjoying local hospitality and community activities.
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