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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1946
Page
1
Ra Daniel E. Rebich departs Monday evening for Fort Douglas for induction. James McCashin of the Veterans Welfare commission will be at the selective service headquarters in Dillon tomorrow.
W P Sullivan of Square Butte was elected president of the Montana Stockgrowers association at the 62nd annual convention with 800 delegates in attendance. The group adopted a resolution demanding removal of meat and livestock controls from the PA program. The executive slate included Mark Clemon Dan Fulton E V Johnson Jack Mulburn Wes D'Ewart Warren and Simpson with C K Warren named first vice president and M C Simpson second vice-president.
Several new officers of Lloyd Whipple post Veterans of Foreign Wars were elected at the last regular meeting held in the IOOF hall. New staff members include John Jules Wenger Jr as junior vice commander Rodney Smyth chaplain Rayburn Thompson quartermaster adjutant and Amos Elliott guard.
Poem urges honoring fallen soldiers on May day and upholding preparedness as a sacred duty. It emphasizes duty to posterity, virtuous aims, and defense without aggression, calling youth to be strong in body and mind to resist transgression and war.
Dillon Merchants fast independent nine prep for first home game against Deer Lodge Milwaukee club next Sunday. They opened with a 10-5 win at Deer Lodge as Davis Deputy and pitching trio Ward Vandegrift Holloran contributed strong defense and hitting.
In case of rain, the services will be held in the high school auditorium. This alternative venue ensures the event proceeds without weather disruption.
The Bagley school flag pole was dedicated last Wednesday afternoon with the American Legion auxiliary receiving the pole from Miss Genevieve Albertson and Nora Jean French accepting for the school. A brass ensemble led by L A Gregory accompanied the ceremony as the audience sang America and The Star Spangled Banner and Sammy Davis saluted the flag. Officers of the Dillon aerie initiated 11 candidates at a Saturday night meeting at the LOO F hall in Jackson. Dillon officers led by Worthy President F C Kirby included Melvin Wilbur Tom Pinkerton Jack McLaren David McLaren Arnold McKrum and Fred Harris with others such as Ross Hill Arley McLaren Harry Greenleaf and Ralph Bunch in attendance.
Final Montana Standard state spring trapshooting results show Dillon Gun Club undefeated in the 12 club contest with 10 wins and 1 loss. Dozens of shooters contributed to Dillon’s repeat victory as Beaverhead crews suffered a rare defeat.
Dillon held its first Buddy Poppy sale Friday under Lloyd Whipplepost of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Poppies sold out within hours. sale planned for Saturday was not completed. Mrs. Ray McPherson led the VFW auxiliary with assistants Mrs. Josephine Pettit Mardell Bear Irene Hill Lela Ries Rose Zugel and Kay McPherson. Proceeds aid disabled veterans widows orphans and dependents of deceased servicemen.
Diplomas will be conferred on 49 eighth grade graduates at Dillon Public School Friday at 2 p.m. in Bagley Auditorium. Prof. Charles Henry will deliver the address. Sen. George M. Gosman will award diplomas with Supt. O. Kay Moe presenting the class.
Mrs. Aurelia Henrietta Keller 74 a Beaverhead resident since 1879 died Saturday at Barrett hospital after a 10 day stay. Born July 27 1871 in Weaver Canyon Utah she helped in Lima community and was a past worthy matron of Elva Boardman chapter OES. Funeral held in Lima Methodist Church with burial in Lima cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Mary Brady of Los Angeles son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred Smith Lima brother George Connelley Salmon Idaho grandchildren Emily Brady Chester Brady and Keller Smith and two great grandchildren.
Beaverhead Post of the American Legion will not hold its regular semi monthly meeting this week due to the Memorial Day ceremony planned for next Wednesday evening at Mountain View cemetery. Commander Bruce A Risley announced arrangements are led by Jay V McCarthy as chairman with H L Hatton Bill Tait Robert Harrison D V Paddock and Wilber Squires. Graves of veterans will be decorated by H L Hatton as chairman with C A Bechler D A Patton Paul Temple and Pete Cashmore.
Co. Treasurer Evelyn Lloyd warns that the second and final tax payments are due by 5 pm Friday May 31. Many taxpayers have not yet paid the final installment though payments have begun this month.
Montana State Normal college plans graduation exercises on Wednesday May 29 at 10 a m in the college auditorium Pres R R Renne of Montana State college Bozeman will deliver the address on The Future of Our Montana Pres Sheldon E Davis will confer diplomas on George Adam Butte Janice Fisher Forsyth Ann Kearns Melrose Jessie Knox Dillon Elsie Marcellus Forsyth Nell Martin Puyallup Wash Dorothy Simonsen Victor and degrees on Alice Davis Dillon Mary Hansen Dell Robert Holoran Dillon Margaret Madeen Hamilton James Mountjoy Camas and Paul Simons Dillon Invocation and benediction by Rev J Thompson Baker of Dillon Presbyterian church and the program will continue.
The clerk of the court Norman Giles issued marriage licenses this past week. Read list includes Archie Rundle 25 Oakland Calif and Stella Clement 19 Pocatello. Stanton Young 24 and Virginia Garton 18 Clayton Idaho. Keith Clendinen 25 Arco Idaho and Bonnie Cloward 20 Mackey Idaho. Willard Welch 37 Idaho Falls and Carol Larsen 19 Rigby. Royal Hayes 29 and Vera Powell 26 Rigby. Jack Williams 48 Downey Idaho and Mary Ann Davis 47 Idaho Falls.
Beaverhead County High School closed its regular term with 47 seniors receiving diplomas at the 55th annual commencement Thursday night. Montana State University’s Dr. Carl H. Rich delivered the address "Youth Looks to the Future." Diplomas were conferred by T. F. McFadden, with presentation by Principal D. L. Johnson. Robert Wolf was presented.
Rain fell steadily over Beaverhead County bringing welcome moisture to fields and ranges. Ranchers said the soaking drizzle helps though much more is needed to offset an unusually dry spring.
Sixteen aspirants filed petitions for Beaverhead County offices in the Republican primary. D J Stephen from Big Hole basin seeks county commissioner, Martin C Jackson seeks renomination, Leroy M Gilbert seeks renomination as county surveyor, Frank C McFadden seeks re election as public administrator, and Mrs Alice Hansen Orr files for county treasurer. Dillon townships two veterans.
Peter H. Minish aged 32 received a one year sentence in the state prison after pleading guilty to grand larceny in district court. He was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly taking a five dollar bill from a man's pocket in a local restaurant. Minish had worked on regional ranches this spring. Ted Strawser a 39 year old ranch laborer is held at the county jail for investigation after claim of escaping an insane asylum in Washington. Minish was sent to Deer Lodge to begin his term.
The Most Rev. Joseph M. Gilmore, bishop of Helena, confirmed a large class at St. Rose church last Wednesday evening. County communities and several parishes were represented. Confirmed individuals include Gary A. Williams, George J. Lane, Clayton G. Schulz, Robert Michelish, Ernest E. Nelson, and others.
Construction of the Dillon radar station two miles southwest of Dillon proceeds ahead of schedule two weeks with materials available. Foreman A. E. Mains reports favorable progress and notes early completion possible if supplies stay on track. Work began Monday on a graveled road from the south.
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