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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1952
Page
5
A Land Man explains how oil leasing works in the Williston basin. He discusses his roles, including identifying owners, negotiating leases, and coordinating with landowners while ensuring legal and timing requirements are met for drilling.
A landman explains lease terms in oil rights, including one eighth royalty, termination if drilling ends, and guaranteed land use. Leases can trigger life changes and a land boom, even if oil is not found, as landowners are paid for leasing and may proceed with minimal disruption. The process leads to further stories on drilling crews and equipment.
Alfred Petersons learn their son John is named a distinguished ROTC student at the university in Missoula. The Wisdom area hosts bridal showers, dances, PTAs and social gatherings with cards, birthdays, and travel to Missoula, Dillon, Butte, and Jackson for school events and family visits.
Members of the local Carpenters union and their wives enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Lyons Den Tuesday night with 46 attending. John Coppin and Raymond Schwartz led arrangements. Vernon McLaughlin was elected president with Leonard Kesel as vice president and Jesse Miller as secretary. The 1952 event marks the 38th year of the union's existence, with George Romain noted as the oldest member.
Announcement of John Spencer of Minneapolis Minn appointed as student pastorship at the First Evangelical Lutheran church. He will assume duties Sunday June 1 with his wife and infant son. Pot luck dinner after first service. May 26 services led by layman Arthur Christensen at 11:00 am. Sunday school 9:45 am. Vacation Bible school opens June 2 and runs through June 6.
Births list shows a May 15 son for Elmer Woods and Wisdom, May 17 daughter for Kenneth Koho of Dell, May 18 daughter for Clifford May of Dillon, May 20 son for Marshall Harvey, with additional May admissions including Mrs Warren Langdon Lima and Floyd Durkee Wisdom, among others in Dillon and surrounding areas.
Mr and Mrs Frank Wise of Missoula attended the university production La Boheme with daughter Anna Jane Caldwell cast among principal vocalists. Visitors include Mr and Mrs H C Hansen and Mrs John Anderson of Alder returning from Idaho. Dillon sees residents like Lambert Eliel and W B Hartwig active in civic affairs and state committees.
In the Vigilante League regular year, Montana Motors and Metlen Hotel tied for first. The roll-off with Montana Motors topping Metlen Hotel 2748 pins to 2510 confirms Montana Motors as league champions.
Hayes Tonney Baxter presents a high school piano recital Friday May 23 at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium. Participants include Kay McPherson Noreen Hubbard Connie South Yvonne Wenger Janet Williss Elizabeth Ann Orr Teresa Jackovac Nancy ann Petersen Sue Petersen Phyllis Harrison Glenna Goodfellow Rochelle Kofoed Janette Watkins Joan Clark Joyce Sneed Sandra Stubban Janet Brown Kay Nelson Donna White Joan Christensen Jane Ann Seiden sticker. Ushers are Myrna McCarthy Darlene Baril Elva Owen. Public invited.
Mrs. Rhea Meade announced Beaverhead Red Cross completes seven student home nursing instructor course taught by Miss Mary Ann Kiedroski. Participants include Mrs. Jessie M. Smith Mrs. Sam Cardinale Mrs. Loren Davis Mrs. Dorothy Anne Forrester Mrs. Harry Jensen Mrs. H. H. Hendren and Mrs. Norma Kneeland. A new home nursing course is being organized.
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