Barrett Hospital Drive hits $5533 of $50000 goal
Frank P. Madden, chairman, reports the fund for Barrett Hospital Drive has reached 5533 dollars, more than 10 percent of the 50000 dollar goal. The donation came as another 1000 dollar contribution from the E A Clemow Trust of Jackson and Dillon, with the committee thanking all contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett Hospital Drive
Frank P. Madden
Madden
Walter T. Foster
George Harrison
E. A. Clemon Trust
Jackson and Dillon
Elizabeth A. Clemow
Dillon
Betsey Clemow
Frank Lightfoot
Missoula
Mark Clemow
Tom Clemow
Jackson
Track squads place second at Montana collegiate meet in Helena
Western Montana College of Education finished close behind Eastern Montana College of Education by one point at the Montana collegiate track meet in Helena. Billings Western earned 47 points to Dillon 48 with Montana Mines third and Carroll and Rocky Mountain behind. John McMahon led Western with multiple wins and a key mile relay, while Bennett of Western set a conference record in the high hurdles and Aiken of Eastern broke the broad jump record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Montana College of Education
Western Montana College of Education
Montana
Helena
Billings
Dillon’s
Montana Mines
Northern Montana
Carroll College
Rocky Mountain
Bennett
Western
Aiken
Eastern
John McMahon
Wilder
Hatfield
Reardon
Haddon
McPherson
Churchill
Pettit
Millegan
Wittner
Richey
Gousette
K. Wright
Kelly
McMahon
Olson
McKechnie
Tash
Stricker
Meuli
E. Wright
Greenc
Haddow
Conklin
Gallagher
Rickey
Wettner
Ingersoll
Halverson
Kleinhans
Anderson
Chaussee
E. E. Wright
Carroll
Wenger
Last Chance
Richard Moran
William Johnson
Ken Sands
Bob Callaghan
Bill Maloney
Mines
Butte
Don Koza
Ues
Mrs Burt Adams Tower Dies in Honolulu
A notice from Sadie Poindexter reports the death of Mrs. Burt Adams Tower on May 14 in Honolulu Hawaii after a long illness. She was a former Dillon resident whose husband, a mining engineer, worked in Beaverhead County High School before they moved to Hawaii in 1924 where he died in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Poindexter
Joseph B. Poindexter
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Burt Adams Tower
Dillon
Tower
Kentucky
Butte
Beaverhead County
Hawaii
Thirty-Nine to Graduate Here Friday
A graduation exercises Friday at 2 pm in the Bagley auditorium will award diplomas to 39 eighth grade students. The program includes processional, orchestra selections, D.A.R. history medal, American Legion auxiliary prizes, attendance and punctuality awards, and a benediction followed by recessional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagley Auditorium
America
R. N. Johnstone
Methodist Church
L. A. Gregory
Brinton Jackson
Ralph McFadden
D.A.R. History
Fred Woodside
Leah Jean Davis
Jacqueline L. Dodd
Shirley Louise Dodd
DeForrest W.freeman
Beverly Ann George
James Lee Ray Goodfellow
Margaret Loma Hoy
Dick Duahe Johnson
George Joseph Lane
Alice True Lessey
Jack Thomas Martinell
Robert G. McLaren
Frank Peter Miller
Marion Katherine Miller
Glen Richard Moquist
Charles Leroy Murray
Verona May Nettik
Lee Ernest Orr
Shirley Lee Peterson
Harlene Grace Piazzola
Dorothy Ann Platt
Elsie Ann Rebich
Charlotte Gene Redman
Elizabeth Ann Robison
Robert Dale Romers
Clayton G. Schulz
Robert Roy Smith
Dorothy Marie Sorenson
William Leslie Staudenmeyer
Robert G. Stone
Jack L. Thiel, Jr
Vivian William Thomas, Jr
George K. Trowbridge
Dale Walker
Jeanette Ethel Watkins
Shirley Louise Watson
Daniel Mark Wenger
James Zink
Memorial Day Rites Set by Veterans and Legion Posts
Memorial day ceremonies will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Mountain View cemetery under the VFW Lloyd Whipple post and Beaverhead post of the American Legion. The VFW ritual features Bruce Watters as commander and Ruth Smith leading the auxiliary with firing squads, color guards, and bugler Howard Fundle performing taps. Sunday evening May 29 in the Legion plot, attorney Richard F. Burns will give the address, followed by wreaths and a salute by the firing squad. Flags will be placed on graves of all wars in the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Whipple
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Beaverhead
American Legion
Mountain View Cemetery
V.F.W
Bruce Watters
John J. Wenger
Elvin Thompson
Harry Jensen
Howard
Opening of Fishing Season Promises Busy Year
Opening day yields mixed catches from fingerlings to six-pounders. High muddy streams did not deter Isaac Walton society members from turning out in force. Sporting goods dealers report strongest sales in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Walton
VFW Auxiliary Hosts Montana President Visit
Mrs Lela Gore, department president of Montana VFW, visited Hot Springs unit last Saturday night at the 1.O.F. hall. Initiates included Mrs Harry Jensen, Mrs Stewart Burwell, Wilhelm Jensen and Mrs R S Quackenbush. Gore praised the local unit, outlined state and national programs, then a social hour and refreshments followed at Andrus hotel. Committee members were Howard Lloyd Mrs Howard Rundle and Mrs John Wenger Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Gore
Hot Springs
Montana Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lloyd Whipple
F. Hal
Gore
Harry Jensen
Stewart Burwell
Wilhelm Jensen
R. S. Quackenbush
Andrus Hotel
Howard Lloyd
Howard Rundle
John Wenger
Crippled Children Clinic Set for May 27
Beaverhead county parents are reminded the spring clinic for crippled children will be held at St. James hospital in Butte on Friday May 27. Reservations should be made at once with county nurse Mrs. Ruth Massie, who can be reached through the office of county clerk Margaret Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
St. James Hospital
Butte
Ruth Massie
Massie
Margaret Thompson
Red Rock Gun Club Wins Telegraph Trap Tourney
The Red Rock Lake club won first in the Montana Standard annual telegraphic trapshooting tourney last Sunday. They led semi finals with Helena then posted a perfect 75 to beat Helena 74 and Capitol City by one point, finishing with 31 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Rock Lake
Montana Standard
Helena
Beaverhead
Capitol City
Red Rock
Jackson-Wisdom
Lima
Dillon
Butte
Jackson
Wedded Saturday in Utah Court Office
Kennan Farmer of Salt Lake City and Ida Hill of Centerville Utah wed in the district court office Saturday afternoon by Judge W M Stone at the desk of clerk H E Contway in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennan Farmer
Salt Lake City
Ida Hill
Centerville
Utah
H.E. Contway
District Court
W. M. Stone
Presbyterians Attend Buffalo General Assembly
The Rev. J. Thompson Baker of Dillon church and Kenneth Featherly attend the Presbyterian general assembly in Buffalo New York. Baker notes he and Featherly will tour New York City and visit relatives before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Buffalo
J. Thompson Baker
Dillon Church
Kenneth Featherly
Baker
Kenneth
New York City
Beaverhead County High to Hold 58th Graduation
Forty four seniors will receive diplomas at Beaverhead County High School Thursday evening. Don Smith, alumnus and Dillon attorney, will give the commencement address titled 49ers of the 20th Century. The program features a full class night with awards, music, and a valedictory by Mary Beth Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Don Smith
Dillon
Joseph R. Smith
Lewis D. Smith
St. James Episcopal Church
Raymond Simon
Rosemary Lane
A. W. Golde
Charles Hendren
Hewitt Martinell
John Peterson
Leonard Schulz
Mary Beth Smith
Darlene McCollum
Maxine Benson
Father Timothy Clifford
Pat Sanderford
Elsita Rouse
Joanne Smith
Nancyanne Peterson
R. M. Johnstone
Methodist Church
Clifford
Commencement Week Plans at Western Montana College
Western Montana College of Education outlines a full commencement week with baccalaureate sermon by Rev Walter Daggett and the play Joan of Lorraine by Maxwell Anderson. Commencement Friday features speaker Robert Farnsworth and eight graduates plus 32 degree recipients with a residence hall coffee hour after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Montana College of Education
Walter Daggett
Joan of Lorraine
Maxwell Anderson
Gargoyles
Robert Farnsworth
Great Falls
Ralph R. Barnaby
Dale Dart
Margaret Orr
Francis Pettit
Dominick Ruffatto
William Spahr
Neal Sullivan
Bill M. Treglown
Margaret Anderson
Ma A. Baker
June Balfour
Jac Brazill
Dolores Cline
Wilma Coughlin
Virginia S. Crabtree
Mary Ann Elder
Donna J. Elwood
Warren G. Elwood
Franklin L. Estes
Shirley Gilmer
Carol Giudici
Ned Hatton
Matilda Hayden
Adonis Hinkley
William Jolly
Harold Larsen
Kathleen Lavalle
Mary Long
Rosalie Lunde
John Malia
Charles Murray
Mary Nelson
Fred Searle
Patricia Thompson
Bill Treglown
Allen Weeks
Joan Yearian
Country Club Nears Strong Membership Drive Finish
The Dillon Country Club reports final stages of its membership campaign with positive results and hopes to wrap up within days. Board committees for season include women’s activities and social affairs, women’s sports, men’s activities, greens sports, and men’s sports with noted chairmen and members. Secretar y W. M. Stone invites any overlooked community members to join or opt for social privileges at the Examiner office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Country Club
Harold Warner
T. Lee McCracken
A. G. Williams
Frank Hazelbaker
W. Rees
Bruce Risley
Carl Robison
W. H. Stephan
Leonard Schulz
W. M. Stone
Excellent Support Is Given New Directory
H R Murphy of Great Falls compiled a list of all ranchers and farmers in Beaverhead and Madison counties to fill a community need. The Dillon Examiner shop prints the directory with input from county offices, ads welcome at the Examiner office, and free copies for listed farmers, advertisers, and early buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Murphy
Great Falls
Beaverhead
Madison
Dillon Examiner
Counies
Examiner
Butte Man Pleads Guilty To DWI In Police Court
John H. Nesner of Butte pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in police court Monday morning. Judge George E. Baker fined him $100, which he paid. Nesner was arrested Saturday night by Chief Dan Mooney and Officer W. M. Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Nesner
Butte
George E. Baker
Dan Mooney
W. M. Stone
Dillon Lodge No 1654 B P Regular Meeting Tonight
Dillon Lodge No 1654 B P will hold a regular meeting tonight in the 100F hall. The session will include initiation and a Dutch lunch after the business portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge No. 1654
B.P
Truck Crash Injuries Near Armstead In County
A pickup driven by Robert Walker careened off the McMenamey hill north of Armstead Sunday afternoon and landed in a field. Walker suffered bruises while his companion Donald Alley sustained a broken shoulder blade and leg cut. Alley received treatment at Barrett hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Walker
McMenamey Hill
Armstead
Walker
Donald Alley
Barrett Hospital
Softball Season Opens With Doubleheader Wins
The city league opener at Vigilante Field Tuesday featured Montana Auto Sales beating State Bar 24 to 11 in game one. Eagle Bar defeated Beaverhead Bar Supply 19 to 8 in the nightcap, with Vandegrift Pace Larsen Dougherty Smith McDonald Eiseman Taylor named as batters.
Business Visitor Roy Jackson Arrives in Town
Roy Jackson, a business visitor from Jackson, arrived in town today to conduct meetings and explore local opportunities. His visit highlights ongoing commercial ties between the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jackson
Jackson
Death of James Parkinson at Gilbert Livestock Ranch
James Parkinson about 65 died suddenly from a heart attack at the Gilbert Livestock ranch near Alder last Friday morning. He was well known in the area for years of ranch work and is survived by two brothers in Canada. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Sheridan funeral home with interment in the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Jim) Parkinson
Gilbert
Alder
Dillon Gilbert
Parkinson
Canada
Sheridan Funeral Home
Sportsmen Hold Meet on Friday in Beaverhead
Beaverhead county sportsmen gathered at the city hall auditorium for a Friday evening meeting. Montana fish and game commission representatives showed motion pictures and residents approved a plan to establish pheasant rearing pens for local stocking. Other wildlife topics were discussed and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Montana Fish and Game Commission
Beaver high school wins big at MLEA Mis soula meeting
Beaver official school publication earns All State rating for first time in years with Marjorie Lane Dolores White and Mary Beth Smith representing. Darwin Phillips earns most promising actor in Little Theater contest. Dolores White wins first in radio skit. Dan Hawkins receives recognition in oratory. Dan Dennis ties for fourth in pole vault as the school posts its only score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
M.le.a
Missoula
Beaver
Marjorie Lane
Dolores White
Mary Beth Smith
Darwin Phillips
Lester Sage
Sam Davis
Carolyn McFadden
William Brown
Phillips
James Dyke
Abraham Lincoln
Dan Hawkins
Dan Dennis
Sam Ward Leaves Job at Billings Plant Site
Sam Ward, a former engineer, departed Billings Monday, ending his tenure at the plant amid unspecified reasons. Local colleagues note his engineering role and plans for future endeavors remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ward
Ci Ingineer
Ae Lings
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clemen Trust
Barrett Fund
Mrs. Burt Adams
Bagley Building
American Legion Posts
Crippled Children’s Clinic
RED Rock Gun Club
W.M.C.E
James Parkinson
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