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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1949

Page

9

Peterson High Dominates Butte Trapshoot With Top Honors

Peterson High of Butte, led by Herman Peterson ranked among the nation’s top dozen, claimed first in the registered shoot Sunday. Scores across events at the Dillon club included Bud Campbell and E A Cragholm near the top in telegraphic and targets events, with strong showings from Westergard, Schuler, Harrington, and others.

Herman Peterson Butte Dillon Club Bud Campbell E. A. Cragholm Babe Dr. Stanchfield Craigarse Jim Harringon

Local clubs plan meetings and programs this week

Community groups schedule meetings at homes and halls including Elién May Guild at 7 30 Thursday hosted by Mrs Collins and other hosts. Ruth Smith announces a VFW Auxiliary meeting at 8 Monday May 16 with a special session May 21 for Department President Lela Gore visit. Kiwanis Ladies Night set for next Saturday at Pipe Organ Lodge with EarI Lay entertainment.

Elién May Guild John_Collins S. Pacific Street Robert Gregg Howard Leslie Dorothey Jean Davis W. J. Bierrum Collins Hawaii Jean Bishops Anaconda Ruth Smith Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Lloyd Whipplepost Odd Fellows Hall Smith John Wenger Department Lela Gore Hot Springs Kiwanis Dillon Kiwanis Club Pipe Organ Lodge Ear] Lay

Dillon Country Club Prepares for Season With Grounds Refresh

Members held a field day to repair and beautify the course and clubhouse, painting the exterior and oiling the sand greens for optimal play. The club reports a rising membership under President T. Lee McCracken as Mr. and Mrs. Dusty Miller oversee the clubhouse this year.

Dillon Country Club Dusty Miller T. Lee McCracken

Magician O'Connor to Highlight Evening with Dance Band

Cee and Famous O'Connor magician and mentalist will headline the event. Bernice Sargent's dance band will provide the music for the evening.

Bernice Sargent Cee O'Connor

Clean-up Day at WMCE Sparkles Foothills "M" Renovation

Western Montana College of Education students skipped classes for a mid spring holiday. Boys cleared trails braving woodticks to whitewash the big M on foothills west of town while girls cleaned the campus. A picnic lunch followed on school grounds.

Western Montana College of Education

First Lutheran Church News From May Services

Pastor Hjortholm reports next Sunday worship at 11:00 with a sermon titled Constraints to Faithfulness from Matthew 25 14 30. Holy Communion will be observed. Sunday school at 9:45. LSA planning picnic with Bozeman group near Whitehall. Confirmation Wednesday at parsonage. Senior choir rehearsal Thursday at 8. Funeral for Charles Kinkead, 92, completed at Mountain View cemetery.

First Lutheran Church H. C L.S.A Bozeman Whitehall Ladies’ Aid Peter J. Peterson First Lutheran L. N. Field Rocky Mountain District E.L.C Church Council Charles Kinkead Lima Brundage Hjortholm Mountain View Mr. Kinkead Ohio

Presbyterian church announces services and events

Dr J Thompson Baker leads 9:45 am Sunday school and 11 am worship with sermon Finding True Values. Westminster Fellowship meets May 19 at 7 pm. Children’s Day planned for June 5. Christian Science Society holds service May 15 at 11 am with Mortals and Immortals. reading room open Fridays 2 to 4 pm.

Presbyterian Church J. Thompson Baker Westminster Fellowship Christian Science Society

Grace Memorial Methodist Church Service Notice

Robert N. Johnstone is pastor at Grace Memorial Methodist Church. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. with Alfred Graesser as superintendent, and the morning service follows at 11 a.m. featuring the sermon How to Rob Yourself. The public is cordially invited.

Robert N. Johnstone Alfred Graesser

St James Episcopal Church Sunday Services

Rev. Lewis D. Smith, rector, leads holy communion at 8 a.m. Sunday school gathers at 9:45 a.m. The postponed Mothers Day services are held then. Morning prayer and sermon follow at 11 a.m.

ST. James Episcopal Church Lewis D. Smith

Clay work in Montana power plants and pottery

The article notes ancient and modern uses of clay, four Montana plants producing face brick, common brick and building tile powered by electricity with gas drying. It cites a two year output of around 1.5 million dollars and promotes a free Research Advisory Service from The Montana Power Company in Butte for ceramic and other industry questions.

Montana Montana Power Company Butte

Beaverdistrict Man John Houseman Dies in County Hospital

John Houseman aged 65 died Tuesday morning at the county hospital after weeks as a patient. Born in Kansas October 6, 1883, he lived in Beaverhead county about 40 years, mostly in the Big Hole basin. A nephew, Eli Tordovich of Anaconda, is the only known relative. Remains are at Brundage funeral home.

John Houseman Kansas Beaverhead County Big Hole Basin Eli Tordovich Anaconda Brundage

Wisdom businessman W H Brown visits the city early week

W H Brown of Wisdom spent early in the week touring the city on business, meeting local merchants and discussing upcoming ventures with regional firms.

W. H. Brown Wisdom

School Buses to Be Inspected May 17

The superintendent of public instruction announces May inspections for Beaverhead county school buses. All buses will gather at Beaverhead County High School in Dillon Montana on May 17 with Montana highway patrol inspectors present from 2:00 to 5:00. Buses should arrive promptly to allow for efficient inspections.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Beaverhead County Beaverhead County High School Dillon Montana Montana Highway Patrol

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