Daylight Saving Time Starts May 16 in Dillon
The Dillon city council approved moving to daylight saving time starting midnight Saturday May 16 and ending September 7. The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce supported the change at a May 30 meeting, with local officials noting the shift aligns with standard time and affects school, farm, and college schedules.
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Dilber
Bent
Uome
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Western Montana College
Offiaus
Bloodmobile drive nets 147 pints in Dillon
The American Red Cross bloodmobile visited Dillon May 3 and collected 147 pints of blood after six hours of volunteer and technician work. About 157 prospective donors were turned away, and the Elks Lodge and club members thanked for hosting. Nurses, physicians, and canteen workers listed with explicit appreciation to organizers and donors.
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Tee
Harge
Dave Wiiam
Dillon
Elks
A C C.chrane
Fred Kerr
Glen Core
Rudy Larich
Loren, Davis
Harold Hendren
Ralph Kneel
Russell Stewart
Don Wheat
Lambert Ebel
George Heikkila
Leonard Schulz
Richard Pierce
J C Wedum
W .E Fry
A.C Conine
Marlys
Dr Curry Begins Term as Montana State Dental President
Dillon dentist Dr R D Curry, active with the state association since 1973, took office May 8 as president of the Montana State Dental Association. The group met in Missoula May 7 to 9, and his one year term runs to May 1954 with the 1954 meeting planned for Great Falls Park.
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Dillon
R D Curry
Montana State Dental Association
Missoula
Dr Curry
Associsvier
Bumisrli
Currysala
Lave
Great Palls Park
Pair Held for Investigation by Sheriff’s Office
Two men, John Caldwell and James Solon, are held in Beaverhead County jail for investigation by federal authorities after Friday arrests at a roadblock south of Dillon. Sheriff Paul Temple Undersheriff Burl Stephens and Highway Patrolman Royal Archer led the operation. A violation of several drug statutes is indicated. A search found burglary tools a .32 automatic and marijuana.
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John Caldwell
James Solon
Beaverhead County
jJayl
Dillon
Paul Temple
Burl Stephens
Royal Archer
Captain Jim Now Womack Goes On Active Duty
Dillon Junior High principal John J Womack leaves Monday for army active duty at Fort Knox Kentucky Serving with the armored school commandant he will hold the rank of captain until August 25 Teaching duties are rearranged with Elizabeth Sat ver acting principal and Don Wheat taking extra classes Womack plans to rejoin the staff for the fall term
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John J .Jim
Womack
Dillon
Army
Fort Kn.x. Ky
Armored School
Elizabeth Satver
Don Wheat
Citizens Take Over Dillon Sewer Meeting Sparks Clash
About 100 Dillon residents crowded the city hall to press mayor E.8. Townsend and engineer John Morrison on sewer problems. Morrison blamed contractor fault and cited financial woes as letters piled up over two hours. A motion for competent engineering and supervision passed unanimously.
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Dillon
E. 8. Townsend
City Hall
John Morrison
Morrison- Maierle, Inc
Helena
Morrison
Lambert Eliel
Dillon Merchant
Morrison-Maierle
East Side
C. E. Anderson
Livingston
Texas
Anderson
Dr McFarland to Deliver 1953 Beaverhead Commencement
Dr Carl McFarland president of Montana State University will deliver the commencement address for Beaverhead County High School class of 1953 at the high school auditorium on June 3. Baccalaureate services on May 31 will feature Rev. R. M. Johnstone.
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Dr. McFarland
Carl McFarland
Montana State University
Beaverhead County High School
R. M. Johnstone
Methodist Church
McFarland
MSU
American Bar Association
Library of Congress
National Conference of Lawyers and Certified Public Accountants
House of Delegates
House of Congress
Association
Colorado
Court of Claims
United States
Jaycees Sponsor Successful Tree Planting in Dillon Park
Dillon citizens joined a Jaycee led tree planting at the city park. 73 trees were planted watered fenced and park grounds cleaned under Vigilante Electric cooperative guidance. John and Martin Markovich dug holes as civic groups organized by Carl Simpson of the U S forest service directed planting of multiple tree species.
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Dillon
John
Martin Markovich
Vigilante Electric Cooperative
Ruth Heikkila
Jaycees
Carl Simpson
U. S. Forest Service
Beaverdam County Native Pvt Helming Joins Second Infantry in Korea
John E. Helming of Wisdom has arrived in Korea for duty with the Second Infantry division, which has fought in Korea since 1950. The unit captured Heartbreak Ridge in October 1951 and Old Baldy in July prior. Helming, a Beaverhead County High School graduate, entered the army last October after a stint at Camp Gordon, Georgia.
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John E. Helming
George Helming, Wisdom
Korea
Second Infantry Division
Army
Heartbreak Ridge
Old Baldy
Pvt
Helming
Beaverhead County
Camp Gordon
Former Resident’s Miniature Cabin Added To Beaverhead Museum
A detailed miniature prospector’s cabin on display at Beaverhead museum was built by Harvey Johnston formerly of Dillon now in California. Johnston presented the piece last week through Col. and Mrs. William Patrick, former Dillon residents. The California redwood model includes mining tools and implements used in early days, joining Montana pioneer relics already in the collection.
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Beaverhead
Harvey Johnston
California
Dillon
Col
William ©. Patrick
Calfornia
Montana
Earl Williamson Elected President of Dillon Jaycees
Earl Williamson was elected president of the Dillon Junior Chamber of Commerce at its May meeting, succeeding Dr W E Monger. Other officers named include George Brown as first vice president Orville Lewis as second vice president Dan Carpita secretary Frank Eliel treasurer John Patton and Dick McCracken as directors. Reports covered the year’s activities and the state convention.
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Earl Williamson
Dillon Junior Chamber of Commerce
W. E.monger
George Brown
Orville Lewis
Dan Carpita
Prank-Eliel
John Patton
Dick McCracken
Mother's Day Tribute By Dillon Ellis Observed at BPOE Event
Mother's Day observance by Dillon Ellis Lodge No. 1554 BPOE featured a Sunday evening program with PTA mother singers. Frank Venable gave the principal address, with musical numbers led by Mrs Bernice Sargent and conductress Evelyn McLaughlin. Exalted ruler Dave Williams presided as ritual followed by three PTA numbers.
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BPOE
PTA
Frank Venable
Butte Lodge
J. Weldon -Payne
Bernice Sargent
Lavina Smith
Lucille Swartz
Ethel Jean Prelat
Joan Davis
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