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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1940

Page

4

Dillon Residents and Visitors Noted in Local Roundup

William Wyatt of Kidd and Nick DeLeon of Reichle visited Dillon yesterday while Mrs. J. L. Nyhart and son Lester came from Twin Bridges. Others reported births at Barrett hospital include children born to Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson and to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wadsworth.

William Wyatt Kidd Dillon Nick DeLeon Reichle J. L. Nyhart Lester Twin Bridges Paul Anderson Barrett Hospital Hugh W. Clarke Alder School W. H. Clarke Oscar Gravely William Stewart

Glacier Park fish hatchery near Creston nearing completion

Glacier National Park Fish hatchery near Creston is nearing completion Supt. D S Libbey stated 900000 rainbow and brook trout are raised in new ponds and the total will reach at least 2000000 more fish, mostly native cutthroat trout, during the current season.

Glacier Park Mont Glacier National Park Creston D. S. Libbey Libbey

Idaho Officials Inspect Spud Testing Methods

A Idaho delegation visited Dillon to review Montana State College and Irvine and Cottom potato farm procedures detecting bacterial ring rot and fungus using an ultraviolet lamp. Attending were E N Pettygrove, Raymond Albee, Paul T Rowell, and William Wulf, with Bernard Williams and other local agents on the tour.

Idaho State Agricultural Dillon Montana State College and Experiment Station Irvine and Cottom E. N. Pettygrove Idaho Raymond Albee

County Cancer Campaign Sees Broad Local Support

A countywide cancer drive succeeds with volunteers led by nurse from verhead County and coordinators including Mrs. Free, Mrs. Laudenbeck, Mrs. Jones, and Miss Guyaz. Additional aides from Dillon Wise River and other towns assist. pamphlets remain available at the public library or by calling organizers. Mayor D A Galt issued a proclamation backing the effort.

Verhead Free R. C. Laudenbeck Bannack A. R. Jones Wise River Dewey Swanger Monida Sophia Guyaz Warren Stone Dillon Pascal Bimat Dell C. W. Francis Wisdom Fred Hirschey Jackson A. R. Kellett Lima T. Lee McCracken McCracken D. A. Galt

Alice Cameron Heads W A A at Normal

Alice Cameron of Big Timber was elected president of the Women’s Athletic Association for next year. Other officers include Valaree Sheldon Roundup as VP and Anna Manley Montague as secretary. Supt Paul Anderson and Prof Ruth Jordan are absent for commencements. The last Rec Hall dance is Friday. House Council officers include Evelyn Bieber Big Timber president and Cameron as VP.

Alice Cameron Big Timber Women’s Athletic Association Valaree Sheldon Roundup Anna Manley Montague Shirley Erickson Plentywood Mary E. Deegan Paul Anderson Montana Ruth Jordan House Evelyn Bieber Davie Ann Dye Corvallis

Dillon Gun Club Fourth in Idaho Falls Tourney

Dillon Gun Club placed fourth as Lima shooters dominated Idaho Falls events. Ted Renfro ended a perfect 75 streak to win the singles title while Bill Gleed posted 48x50 to claim the handicap crown. R. Smith and V. Westergard led trap scores with 49x50 and 45x50 respectively. In skeet, Smith and Westergard hit 18x25 and Steele 17x25.

Sheridan Havre Lima Idaho Falls Ted Renfro Bill Gleed Dillon R. Smith Vic Westergard Bill Steele Lee Yealy Helena

WPA Dinner Draws Large Attendance

Committees in charge of the program and dinner included Chairman Mrs Ida Olson dinner Mrs Crossley and Mrs Lillian Campbell recreation Miss Helen Doyle Bruce Watters speakers Mrs Olson and Mr Watters publicity Mrs Olson and Mr Watters Exhibits of sewing room projects on display this week Men s at McCracken s women s at Penney s children s at Vaughn Ragsdale

Ida Olson Crossley Lillian Campbell Helen Doyle Bruce Watters Olson Watters McCracken’s Penney’s Vaughn-Ragsdale

William Galt Returns to Oakland After Visit

William Galt arrives in Oakland California after a two week stay with his parents Mayor and Mrs D A Galt in their home city.

William Galt Oakland Calif D. A. Galt

Sale to be featured at stock meet presiding program

The stock meet program includes addresses by Dr. R. T. Clark head of animal husbandry Montana State College on The Animal Husbandry Research Program The 1940 Stockgrowers Convention by E. A. Phillips secretary Montana Stockgrowers Association Activities of the Montana Woolgrowers Association by Paul Etchepare secretary and Trade marked Livestock by Paul Orcutt extension livestock specialist.

R. T. Clark Montana State College Stockgrowers E. A. Phillips Montana Stockgrowers Association Montana Woolgrowers Association Paul Etchepare Paul Orcutt

Dillon Elks Observe 11th Anniversary

The Dillon Elks marked their 11th anniversary with a committee led by Frank Lasich Bud Campbell Paul Stahl Sr Paul Stahl Jr and Sol Sobolsky handling arrangements. Ed Johnson Pete Westergard and Paul Bramsman decorated the hall and a luncheon was served by the committee.

Frank Lasich Bud Campbell Paul Stahl, Sr Paul Stahl, Jr Sol Sobolsky Ed Johnson Pete Westergard Paul Bramsman

Public Park Drive Extension Campaign Gains Donations

The public park project seeks extension funding with a thousand dollars more to raise. Organizations are expected to donate the amount, while Liebrand Brothers Shows in Dillon pledge a portion of receipts. Mrs. Fred Kerr leads residential solicitation for the drive and urges solicitors to collect pledges for the committee.

Liebrand Brothers Dillon Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Fred Kerr

Memorial Day Sports Program At Dillmont Park Promises Excitement

The article notes local players adjusting well to the sport and predicts high class exhibitions in Dillon this spring and summer. It confirms a Memorial Day program culminating in a dance at Dillmont park Thursday night with the Pete Best orchestra, proceeds aiding the league fund.

Ed Buck Dillon Dillmont Park Pete Best

Peace I Leave With Thee St Johin and Riker Dawn

A fragmented program item lists performers like Marguerite Ross Johnson and Helen with an accompanist Ralph McFadden. It mentions a bubble from High Jinks and a mixed chorus with five solos. The text reflects chaotic OCR errors but preserves names and performance roles.

Ralph McFadden Youman Scotson Helen Wheat Blythe Stephan Marguerite Johnson Margaret Hocking Josephine Romersa Bernice Metlen Elizabeth Paddock Emma Frances Marvin Mary Curry Grace Knox Kathleen Hawkins Helen Anderson St. Johin Riker Dawn Ross Marguerite Johnson Helen

Mining activity surges across Bea Verhead and Blue Wing districts

Seattle interests secure a lease on the Comstock claim while Argenta workers begin drills by June 7. Operators at Cavegulch, Blue Wing, and Bannack districts push shafts, leases, and ore shipments with crews ranging from two to thirty men. Tailings from Hecla total 250 tons daily as mining expands.

Seattle Smith of Argenta Sir Walter Scottmill Neversweat Mining Company Cavegulch M. G. Ramsey Wisdom Ingersoll Blue Wing Pete Fredrickson Silver Buckle Glen Decker Blacktail Quartz Hill Dewey Apex Gold Mining and Milling Company Bannack Hendricks Tom Underwood Floyd Hue Bannack Leasors Sub Golden Leaf Hecla Melrose

Federation of Women's Clubs to Meet in June

The Federation of Women's Clubs plans a three day convention starting June 5 with registration at 3 30 and a board dinner at the Presbyterian church. The event includes daily breakfasts and luncheons at Normal college and an 9 am Thursday opening address by Pres Sheldon E Davis with Mrs Gladys E Heirich Knowles of Anaconda as responder.

Presbyterian Church Normal College Sheldon’ E. “Davis The Gladys E. Heirich

High School Graduation Activities Highlight Tomorrow

Baccalaureate services were held Sunday evening in the auditorium with Rev. Paris E. Wells delivering the sermon Bought With a Price. The class day exercises occurred Friday afternoon featuring piano solo by Jeanette Spaberg class poem Geraldine Hutchins class history Virginia Woody and more. The commencement is open to the public tomorrow night.

Uly Marguerite Dubie David Fairbank Ruth Fairbank Helen Foster Bert Gaskill William George Mary Gilman Ernest Good Betty Ann Harrison Barbara Holloran William Hubbard Geraldine Hutchins James Routledge Gerald Lopez Catherine Jackson Eleanor Johnson Emil Kamps Helen Kennedy Margaret Markovich Jack Mattingly Doris McAdam Guy McKee Wallace McMannis George Melton Mildred Pahnish Patricia Peterson Lucy Pyle Paris E. Wells L. A. Gregory F. X. Lechner Irma Jackson Miss Castles J. A. Meeke Leonard Thompson Jeanette Spaberg Virginia Woody Carl Davis Joe Taylor Prin. Orr Fred Chapman George Stewart John Burgess

Beaverhead party heads meet at county convention

Eight party leaders backed Thomas E. Dewey for president at Beaverhead county gathering. Democrats instructed their eight votes for Burton K Wheeler in the national convention with Wheeler as keynote speaker. One county filing reported, Robert L Hoffman filed for state representative, a Beaverhead Miners union officer.

Thomas E. Dewey Sen Burton K Wheeler Senator Wheeler Beaverhead County Robert L. Hoffman Dillon Beaverhead

William Carroll Seen in Dillon from GH Ranch Jackson

William Carroll spent yesterday in Dillon visiting from the GH ranch near Jackson.

William Carroll Dillon Jackson

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