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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1951

Page

9

Glen residents attend Melrose Rebekah play at high school

Local news notes a home talent show by Melrose Rebekah ladies in the Melrose high school auditorium with Miss Brockway’s school for girls and Mrs. Austin guiding the students. Neighbor visits, injuries, hospital stays, family gatherings, and a school picnic are also reported along with community dances and fundraising.

Glen Melrose Rebekah Melrose High School Miss Brockway Lulu Lively Austin Irene Kambich Liz Gertrude Tate Irma Belva Frederickson Dotty Gil Christensen Janie Shirvely Biinny Connie Livelin Queenie la Reeta Macioroski Fanny Ella Boetticher Bunny Clarissa Goldie Cribbs Velma Evans Myrtle Norris R Lely

Poppy Poster Contest Winners Announced

The American Legion auxiliary hosted the Poppy Day poster contest with entries displayed in local business windows. Seventh and eighth grade winner Clarine Albeck led a list of top finishers including Rochelle Kosoed in second and several honorees. fourth to sixth graders crowned Irene Gregovich as first place.

American Legion Auxiliary Clarine Albeck Rochelle Kosoed Dixie South Ann Bonnemose Elizabeth McFadden Irene Gregovich Karolyn Whitworth Robert Rebish Billie

Presbyterian Church Schedule and New Members

Rev Warren Kunkel leads services at 10:00 a m Sunday with a sermon titled The Jungle of Sin. The Westminster Fellowship and Manse Society host a Thursday 6 30 to 7 30 senior banquet and Saturday choir practice 7 30 to 8 30. New members will be received into the church.

Presbyterian Church Warren Kunkel Westminster Fellowship Manse Society

Sewer bid of C. E. Anderson accepted in Dillon

The Dillon city council accepted C. E. Anderson’s bid of 68 768 dollars for sewer work. They approved paving blocks using crushed rock fines from railroad ballast for street surfaces and planned two test blocks. A new parking ordinance limits parking on Sebree and Idaho streets near Bagley school to protect children. Co G Montana National Guard in Dillon may use the city hall auditorium for certain days with an annual rental fee.

Dillon Sebree Street Washington Idaho Idaho Street Sebree Reeder Bagley School Co. G Montana National Guard City Hall

Montana Veterans Craft Memorial Poppies for May 26 Sale

Forty two veterans at the Veterans Administration hospital Fort Harrison Montana produced 160000 crepe paper Memorial Poppies earning 3200 dollars for their efforts Proceeds support American Legion and Auxiliary child welfare and veterans programs with sales limited to Legion funds Also 20000 poppies will go to Alaska while the rest are offered in Montana on Memorial Poppy Day prior to Memorial Day.

Montana American Legion Treasure State War Veterans’ Organization Veterans’ Administration Fort Harrison American Legion Auxiliary Alaska

Rotary Club Hears Ward Wedum Eliel and More

Chairman Bill Straugh presided as Darwin Peterson joined as a guest. Lambert Eliel reported that Kiwanis and Rotary members formed a joint committee with Mrs. Ditty leading to meals at 1.35 starting July 1. The club voted 50 toward a 100 litigation cost assessment on the higher education bond dispute. Rev. Arthur Ward spoke on chaplain training for Armed Forces Day. Lt. John Wedum of Company G National Guard closed with a speech noting the Defenders of Freedom slogan and the Guard’s role in the armed forces program.

Bill Straugh Rotary Darwin Peterson Lambert Eliel Kiwanis Ditty Arthur Ward Navy John Wedum National Guard

Butte Hospital Notes May 16 22 1930s admissions and discharges

Hospital log lists admissions and discharges at Murray St. James and St. James across May 16 to May 22. Names include Thomas Murday Lima John Benecke Divide Alex Peterson Jackson Sonia Lewis Salmon Mabel Stiles Wisdom Margaret Reichle Glen Fred Norris Melrose Hans Jorgenson Wisdom Pete Piazzola Dillon Tom Pendergast Melrose Elizabeth Payne Twin Bridges and others.

Butte Hospital Thomas Murday Lima John H. Benecke Divide Vilas S. Banning Dillon Murray Hospital Alex Peterson Jackson Dan Pendergast St. James Sonia Lewis Salmon Idaho Laurence Schulz Sheridan Thomas W. Mordan Mabel Stiles Wisdom Margaret E. Reichle Glen Fred Norris Melrose Hans Jorgenson Andrew Riton Twin Bridges Doris Maddox Pete Piazzola Tom Pendergast Elizabeth Payne

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Services Notice

B. M. Alstad pastor conducts services every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Choir rehearsal Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. W.M.F. meets on the second and fourth Friday at 8:00 p.m. Other meetings by appointment. A hearty welcome to all.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church B. M. Alstad

Lima Church Schedules Sunday Services by Month

Lima Community Church holds services on the first and third Sundays at 11 30 am with Mrs Blackburn and Rev Belle Long presiding. The second, fourth and fifth Sundays feature 3 pm services led by Rev Johnstone Rev Alstad and Rev Ward respectively.

Lima Community Church Blackburn Belle Long Johnstone Alstad Ward

Phillip Bond Returns From Woodbury to Dillon for Summer

Phillip Bond comes back to Dillon for the summer holidays after finishing a nine month session at Woodbury Business College in Los Angeles.

Phillip Bond Dillon Woodbury Business College Los Angeles

Dillon Soldier Bruce Knox Reunites With Family On Furlough

Bruce Knox of Dillon is spending a furlough from the army here, traveling from a camp in southern Alabama. He is stationed with an ambulance unit there and travels to rejoin his family during this leave.

Bruce Knox Dillon Alabama

Recital by Hayes Baxter Pupils Set for Thursday Night

Grade school pupils of Hayes T Baxter will present a piano recital Thursday night May 24 at 8 00 o clock in Beaverhead county high school auditorium. Students appearing include Donna Andrus Carla Andrus Harry Andrus Bobby Cottom Harris Wheat Billy Williss Shirley Cote Billy Ann McFadden Dick Ferris David Ferris Gosta Miller Stephen Foster Dolores Piazzola Jerry Heikkila Jimmy Megquier Betty Thiel Tommy Thiel Normie Wight Tommy Mitchell Billy Mitchell Lowell Nelson Stuart Bay Jo Ann Puyear Jean Flitton Harold Magnas Marlene Westad Joy Bateman Teresa Jakovac Janet Brown Kay McPherson Elizabeth Ann Orr. Mrs Baxter's high school piano students presented a successful recital last week.

Hayes T. Baxter Beaverhead County High School Donna Andrus Carla Andrus Harry Andrus Bobby Cottom Harris Wheat Billy Williss Shirley Cote Billy Ann McFadden Dick Ferris David Ferris Gosta Miller Stephen Foster Dolores Piazzola Jerry Heikkila Jimmy Megquier Betty Thiel Tommy Thiel Normie Wight Tommy Mitchell Billy Mitchell Lowell Nelson Stuart Bay Jo Ann Puyear Jean Flitton Harold Magnas Marlene Westad Joy Bateman Teresa Jakovac Janet Brown Kay McPherson Elizabeth Ann Orr

Montana State hosts summer coaching school headlined by Bowden Wyatt

Missoula officials announce the annual summer coaching school at Montana State University will run July 23 to 27. Wyoming football coach Bowden Wyatt will head the football classes, guiding attendees through techniques and drills.

Missoula Montana State University Bowden Wyatt Wyoming

Welded Rail Project to Start Between Greycliff and Big Timber

Northern Pacific will begin a 10 mile welded rail project next month between Greycliff and Big Timber to lay continuous rails. The welding of joints promises a smoother track and less wear and maintenance, marking the first such installation outside tunnels.

Northern Pacific Railway Greycliff Big Timber

Public welfare official to visit Dillon Lima and nearby

James McCashin of the Veterans Welfare Commission will visit Dillon on Thursday May 24. He will also be in Lima Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.

James McCashin The Veterans’ Welfare Commission Dillon Mr. McCashin Lima

Naval serviceman Robert Sturm stationed in Oregon

U.S. Navy sailor Robert Sturm is assigned to Hole Basin and is currently stationed in Oregon, confirming his posting location and service status.

Robert Sturm U. S. Navy Hole Basin Oregon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bell Holmlund Mary Garrison G.c.gneiting Idaho Falls Paul Litttle Gary Gnelling Ferdinand Schmidt Myrna Rosdahl Butte D. C. Devaney Katy Boka Piccone Reichle Brown's Lake Sunny Nick Salvo Apex Joe Salvo Martin Fabac Edward Neal Dan Piccone Darwin Richards Bieber Field Boucher Home Guard Club Jackson, Montana Nellie Little Poole Alice Hall Lyon’s den Capitol Honolulu Rando Fliel Harvey Appliance Rus Hazelbaker Insurance Agency Dillon, Mont Buzz Davis Nancyanne Petersen Tom Orr Peg Wenger C. E. Anderson Rotary Club Hears Ward WEDUM Eliel Geo. M. Gosman Jim Johnson Highway 91 Clyde Mecham Montana Power Company
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