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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1951

Page

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Yukon Wilds Movie Night With Jim Bond At High School

Jim Bond renowned hunter and wildlife lecturer presents a program of all color Yukon films at the Beaverhead High School auditorium next Tuesday evening May 29 at 8 p m under Beaverhead Sportsmen Inc and the Montana Wildlife Federation. Bond documents close to nature shots from 1800 pound moose to grizzly bears and caribou during his annual Yukon game survey with 4000 feet of film.

Jim Bond Yukon Beaverhead Sportsmen, Inc Montana Wildlife Federation Bond Yukon Game Department

Legion Poppy Sale Planned for May 26 1951

Beaverhead American Legion auxiliary officials announce Poppy Day for Saturday May 26 1951. Volunteers will work in two hour shifts selling memorial poppies made by Montana disabled veterans to aid war dependents and the disabled. chairmen and groups listed with time slots and contact notes for arrangements and pickup at Mrs Harold Hendron’s home.

American Legion Auxiliary Beaverhead America Montana James Kochel George Gosman Paul Stahl George French George Mithun R. D. Curry C. M. Casterline Ed Donovan W. W. Hawkins Jay McCarthy Lenore. McCollum Robert Wright George Anderson L. Hatton William Straugh James Wo

George Else Sells Big Hole Ranch to Darwin Peterson

George Else has sold his 1400 acre Big Hole ranch to Darwin Peterson of Wisdom. Peterson plans possession in early June. Else buys a Browning area ranch and will move after selling surplus equipment. Public auction Friday May 25 at the Else ranch with Col Luther Smith auctioneer. Lunch at noon. sale starts 1 30 p m. Ranch lies between Jackson and Wisdom on the Twin Lakes road. Partial sale listing appears in today’s Dillon Examiner.

George Else Big Hole Darwin Peterson Wisdom Peterson Mr. Else Browning Else Ranch Col. Luther Smith Jackson and Twin Lakes The Dillon Examiner

Reckless Driving Fine for Idaho Man After Barrett Incident

A. N. Karlson of Pocatello Idaho was arrested May 17 for reckless driving after an accident near Barrett station. Passengers Louis Baird of Pocatello and Clifton of Lima were injured and treated. Karlson paid a $50 fine in justice court to Judge Mike Nettik after pleading guilty.

A. N. Karlson Pocatello Idaho Barrett Station Louis Baird Clifford Lima Barrett Karlsolt Justice Court Mike Nettik

Jackson Ski Club plans install new lift and auction

Jackson Ski Club outlines plans for a new type bar lift on the south ski run with fund raising. A public auction of donated articles is set for June 17 at the Diamond Bar Inn, with Duke Gustafson acting as auctioneer to support the project.

Jackson Ski Club Diamond Bar Ski Club C. L. Kalitowski Jackson Diamond Bar Inn Duke Gustafson Livestock Commission Havre Big Hole John Dooling Doolings Fred Nelson Tom Clemon Jack Hirschy Ivan Remely Polaris John Krause

Bars Checked by Sheriff’s Force Friday

Three Idaho youths and three youths were apprehended near a liquor establishment last Thursday night. Two boys and two girls face charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Justice of the Peace Mike Nettik’s court. Sheriff Paul Temple and Undersheriff Burl Stevens conducted night club checks to prevent underage liquor access.

Idaho Justice of the Peace Mike Nettik Paul Temple Burl Stevens

Fortys seven B C H S Seniors To Receive Diplomas Tonight

Forty seven Beaverhead County High School seniors will receive diplomas at the six tieth annual commencement. Robert Farnsworth Great Falls superintendent will deliver the main address. The program includes band and chorus selections, invocation by Rev Johnstone, salutor y by Joanne Smith, alumni cup by Cora Benson, science and music awards by Sam Davis, class of 1951 presentation, diplomas by Leonard Schulz, and valedictory by Bruce Lloyd. A reception at Beaver Lodge follows for graduates and guests.

Beaverhead County M. C. Rahl Robert Farnsworth Great Falls A. H. Hartwig Robert N. Johnstone Grace Memorial Methodist Church Joanne Smith Cora Anderson Benson Sam Davis Aah Leonard Schulz Bruce Lloyd Beaver Lodge

Community Auction Planned at Lovell Yards

Phillip Lovell and Luther Smith organize a community auction at Lovell Machinery Co. sales yards on North Montana Street. The sale begins Saturday afternoon May 25 at 1 30 p m with a large selection of articles and personal property. Anyone may list items by calling Mr Smith or Mr Lovell.

Phillip Lovell Luther Smith Lovell Machinery Co Montana Street Mr. Smith Mr. Lovell

Vandal Damage Hits Mountain View Cemetery

Unknown vandals damaged property at Mountain View cemetery Sunday night. Two headstones were upset, trash littered plots, cartons cans and bottles scattered, and deep tire marks marred plots. City officials consider locking the cemetery at night and vow vigorous prosecution.

Mountain View Cemetery

V F W Buddy Poppy Sale Netes 192 In Dillon

Dillon marks sixth annual Buddy Poppy sale held last Saturday under Lloyd Whipple post 4163 Veterans of Foreign Furs and its auxiliary. Committee chair Mrs John Malesich reports total proceeds of 192 to aid active service members veterans and widows and orphans. May proclaimed Buddy Poppy month by Governor Bonner.

Merchants Defeat Ennis 18-7 In Sunday Ballgame

The Dillon Merchants beat Ennis 18 to 7 for their first win of the season. Dillon totaled 16 hits and committed seven errors while Ennis had seven runs on nine hits and six errors. Hickey and Cope hit grand slams. Rocheleau and Smith chased in the seventh with a round tripper.

Dillon Merchants Ennis Lindy Estes Dale Kisling, Jr Larry Holloran Merchants Bob Cope Dillon Ben Davis Carl Davis Bob Smith Lou Rocheleau Hickey Cope Rocheleau Smith Weber Dougherty Deputy Johnson

Memorial Day Ceremonies Slated in Dillon With Parade

Memorial Day observances will be held next Wednesday May 30 in Dillon as a general holiday. Lloyd Whipple Post VFW sponsors the services with Albert McGee Montana VFW acting commander as guest speaker. A parade of local units forms at City Hall at 10 30 a m and proceeds to the memorial plaque on the Baptist church lawn.

Dillon Lloyd Whipple Post V.F.W. Albert McGee Department of Montana V.F.W City Hall Tye Sebree Idaho Baptist Church

Second Half Tax Deadline Urged by County Treasurer

May 31 is the deadline for second half taxes. Delinquent payments incur penalties and interest under state law. County Treasurer Boyd Quick urges taxpayers to pay before the due date to avoid penalties.

Boyd Quick

Anderson bids on Livingston sewer project approved

Dillon city council accepted the bid of C. E. Anderson Plumbing and Heating Co. of Livingston for east and west side trunk lines and a lift station at 68 768 55 dollars. The project includes tens of thousands in pipe and lift work with a total cost near 144000 dollars for water and sewer systems.

Dillon John Morrison Joseph Mabrle Helena Harold Murray C. E. Anderson Plumbing and Heating Co Livingston Anderson Bozeman Street Sebree Glendale Streets Bannack Street Bannack Hogan's Alley Helena Street Railroad Avenue Franklin Street California Arizona Streets Sebree Street Nevada Street Nevada Walnut E. Franklin Street N. Montana Street Franklin and Vine Streets Lambert Eliel T. W. Sargent A. L. McArthur Morrison-Knudsen

Western Commencement Week Announces Events

Commencement week begins Sunday with a graduate dinner at 1:00 pm in the Residence Hall dining room and baccalaureate at 3:00 pm in the college auditorium. Rev. Arthur B. Ward speaks on "Optimistic Pessimists." The all college art exhibit opens Monday 2:00-5:00 and 8:00-9:00 pm. The College Sing is Thursday 8:00-8:45 pm with a candlelight procession to follow. The 54th commencement Friday June 1 at 10:00 am features Earl H. Felbaum on "Tomorrow What Does It Hold?" Coffee hour follows.

Arthur B. Ward Mary Emerick Stella Bierrum O. K. Moe Immedi Ately Earl H. Felbaum Helena Public Schools

Honor Society Initiates Seven At High School

Seven students at the high school were inducted into the National Honor Society during an awards assembly. Seniors Lester Jones and Betty Jo Allen, Bernadine Rebich, Mary Ellen Conover, Eve Eliel, juniors, and sophomores Charles Murray and Clayton Schulz joined as new members. Bruce Lloyd led the ceremony as president, with faculty selecting inductees for scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Lester Jones Betty Jo Allen Bernadine Rebich Mary Ellen Conover Eve Eliel Charles Murray Clayton Schulz Bruce Lloyd Carolyn McFadden Joanne Smith Peggy Wenger Elizabeth McCollum George Clemon Mildred Schmitt

Capitol Artist Alice Hall Trio Opens Saturday in Honolulu

Recording artist Alice Hall and her trio perform a one night engagement at the Lyon's Den in Honolulu on Saturday evening May 26 following a successful season.

Capitol Alice Hall Lyon’s den Honolulu

Memorial Services At Mountain View Cemetery

Beaverhead post No 20 American Legion holds Memorial services at Mountain View cemetery on Tuesday May 29 at 7 30 p m Principal speaker is Dr Sheldon E Davis The Legion firing squad directed by Burt Stevens and color guard under Ed Donovan participate Public invited to attend to honor war dead.

Beaverhead Americcan Legion Mountain View Cemetery Sheldon E. Davis Legion Burt Stevens Color Guard Ed Donovan

Madison county visitors in Dillon Tuesday

Mr and Mrs Peter H Ander son were Madison county visitors in Dillon Tuesday.

Peter H. Anderson Madison County Dillon

Ben Redd Opens Trout Championship With Big Win

Ben Redd of Dillon registered the largest opening day trout, a 3 pound 12 ounce Lock Laven fish caught at Wade lake. Ernest Stoppel placed runner-up with two Blacktail Rainbow trout, one at Winn’s weighing 3 pounds 8 ounces and another at the Sport Shop 3 pounds 10 ounces. Eugene Ross won the children’s division with a 3 pound 9 ounce catch near Virginia City.

Ben Redd Dillon Sport Shop Wade Lake Ernest Stoppel Winn’s Eugene Ross Virginia City

Beaverhead Rodeo Group Names Five To Run 1951 Show

Beaverhead Rodeo Association and Chamber of Commerce meet at the Beaverhead County Museum to plan the 1951 rodeo. A committee including Herb Wheat, Lee McCracken, Richard Burns, Rafe Ingersoll and Ed Clark will select the manager, form committees, and organize the event with 25 percent of net profits aiding Dillon’s Vigilante City Park.

Beaverhead Rodeo Association Chamber of Commerce Beaverhead County R.C.A Rodeo Association Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce Dillon Herb Wheat T Lee McCracken Richard Burns Rafe Ingersoll Ed Clark

Dillon Gun Club Posts 74 in Meet

Members of the Dillon Gun Club posted a score of 74 in the Denver Post telegraphic meet on Sunday. Pete Westergard and Hobart Sneed scored 25s while Russ Smith and Robert Jackson each added 24s.

Dillon Gun Club Denver Post Telegraphic Pete Westergard Hobart Sneed Russ Smith Robert Jackson

Livestock Sales Recorded Weekly at Dillon

The Montana Livestock Auction Co of Butte installs a market report board in Dillon at Dillon Feed & Seed Co to post current prices after each Monday sales.

Montana Livestock Auction Co Butte Dillon Feed & Seed Co Dillon

Violators Fined In Early Fishing Crackdown

Three Butte and four Utah fishermen were arrested last weekend for fishing before the 1951 season officially opened. Deputy Game Warden Orville Lewis took them into custody and each was fined in Justice Mike Nettik's court.

Butte Utah Orville Lewis Mike Nettik

All-State Rating Earned by Beaver

The Beaver the student publication of Beaverhead County high school earned the highest All-State rating from the Montana Interscholastic Editorial association. In class C for small schools the paper competed among 96 Montana high schools at Missoula May 18 19. Co editors for 1950 51 were Mildred Schmitt and Janet Henneberry.

The Beaver Beaverhead County Montana Interscholastic Editorial Association Montana Mildred Schmitt Janet Henneberry Missoula Lois Peters Shirley Ryan Sandra Stubban Carolyn McFadden Elizabeth McCollum Mary Ellen Conover Eve Eliel Princival M. A. Aahl Ann Carroll

Beavers Place Tenth at Missoula Class B Meet

Dillon's Beavers finished tenth among 24 scoring teams at the Montana Class B track meet in Missoula last Friday and Saturday with a 6% point total. Les Jones Ed Thompson and Beave Vaniceads scored in trials and finals with Jones second in the 120-yard high hurdles, Thompson fourth in shot put and discus, while Vandegrift tied for fourth in the broad jump. Deer Lodge placed third.

Gites Winet Haiti Deer Lodge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yukon Wilds Wildlife Groups Stone Mountain Big Drive Big Hole Ranch D. Peterson Sheriff's Force John Grubbs Doyle Stocks Mark Walters Elsia Rouse LaVerne Waldemar Pat Walker Maisy Wenger Alice Hren Mildred Newell Donald Peterson Ray Giudici Don Verbance Joe Salvo Jim Martinell John Carroll Les Jones Emilia Salvo B.C.H.S Beaverhead County High School Lovell Yards Albert McGee Western Earl. H. Felbaum Honor Society Rodeo Group Utive Committee B.c.hs
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