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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1949
Page
11
Pupils presented three recitals last week at the high school and auditorium. The accordion band joined junior and senior students of Nellie Poole with piano solos and song skits. Norma Koenig Kay Whitworth Bernadine Rebich were soloists. Martha Opp Green accompanied on violin and sax.
County treasurer Alice H. Orr reports that while the second half of 1948 taxes arrives steadily, many remain unpaid. Taxpayers are urged to call early to settle all obligations before the 5 PM deadline on Tuesday May 31.
A car driven by Lambert Eliel struck a doe crossing the highway south of Barretts station Saturday night. The deer was killed and reportedly bore two unborn fawns. Eliel’s vehicle was damaged and towed to the city for repairs.
Members of the Dillon Rotary club heard Kay Nelson and Lois Peters play piano pieces with Bernice Sargent’s students offering solos and a duet. Coach William Straugh introduced guest John McMahon, top point man at the Helena intercollegiate track meet, displaying his medals and relay trophy.
Thomas E. Luebben, prominent Dillon businessman, sustained injuries Friday afternoon when his car collided with a parked vehicle near his South Pacific Street home. He was confined to Barrett Hospital for several days, his condition later described as much improved. The crash happened as he turned from the main highway into a side street, failing to see the parked car in time.
The Sport Shop will award a 30-06 rifle to the adult who registers the largest game fish of the 1949 season and a .22 Marlin rifle to the youngster under 15. Registration at the Sport Shop is all that is required to claim. Both sexes eligible.
Eleven recruits were initiated into the Lloyd Whipple post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Dillon during the regular meeting at the O F hall. George Mithune transferred from Harlowton. Merit medals were awarded to marble tournament winners Glenn Moquist Frank Miller and Gordon Donovan. Committees were announced for the year and a Barrett hospital drive donation approved. The post honored past quartermaster adjutant Howard Lloyd and a welcome Department President Lela Gore visit was noted. Over 35 veterans attended the meeting.
Barrett hospital saw five girls admitted this week in what may be a local record run. Individuals admitted include Edgar Rodgers Dorothy Stanyear T E Luebben Norma Jean Miller W W Hawkins June Waldemar Oscar Elia son Grant Jack Wright Lima Matilda Miller Monida Ida Pahnish Polaris. Discharged include Mrs Hans Anderson and daughter Aston Sprague Frances Rapp July Miller Jean Halstead Armstead Dave Hughes William D Falconer Mrs Jack Sorenson and daughter Peter H Peterson George Reichle Jean Gravely Armstead.
Glen Wheeler pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor, fined 100 dollars with 75 suspended on good behavior and 25 payable. Laurence Koch also pleaded guilty to wallet theft from a lady's handbag and received 50 days in county jail or a 100 dollar fine. Judge W M Stone presided.
Montana districts show Butte banks recording 168.4 million in debits for January to April 1949, an 18 percent rise from early 1948, the largest state gain. Anaconda Miles City Helena Lewistown Harlowton Deer Lodge Glasgow Great Falls Havre Kalispell show varied increases and declines. Frank P. Blair returns from five months in South Gate California.
Beaverhead Mining association will hold a meeting in the county courthouse courtroom on Tuesday evening May 31 at 7 30 o clock. William Logan president says safety and other topics will be discussed with a general review of matters of interest to local mining men. Members may learn to use a city owned resuscitator in August from a National Safety council representative.
William R. Allen author of The Chequemegon delivers his Montana life narrative in book form at Mathews store. Allen of Wise River in Western Montana, born July 25 1871 in French Gulch Deer Lodge County, educated in Montana schools and Harvard, served as lieutenant governor 1909 to 1913.
At Beaverhead County High School a regular election last week chose Bill Tash as president of the student body, succeeding Bill Brown. Bruce Lloyd was named vice president, Marjorie Lane secretary, Bonnie Megquier treasurer, Frances Wright business manager, and Hazel Davis yell queen. The new officers will start in the fall, with current officers serving until spring ends.
Montana Power Co. mailed 927 473 32 in second half property tax payments to county treasurers across 40 Montana counties. Tax chief R. E. Crangle said 1948 property tax totals reach 1 865 872 78, part of a 6 107 241 00 overall tax bill to federal and local governments. Beaverhead County's 1948 tax bill was 15 333 00.
Edward T. Carey arraigned in justice court on a count of forgery for passing a check signed by Charles Ralston of Wise River. Bail set at 1500 dollars for preliminary hearing before Judge W M Stone on May 31.
Montana hosts about seventy five guest ranches drawing out of state money into local commerce. Former guests invest millions in local property and the industry supports better living through electricity and services. The Montana Power Company offers free research advisories on dude ranching and other industries.
Word of the passing of Mrs. William Pederson of Oxnard California formerly Lillie Andersen of Dillon was received Monday by her brother Hans Andersen. Born May 25 1904 in Dillon she moved to California where she married William Pedersen. Surviving are three children and multiple siblings including Olga Schindler Christine Peterson John Hans and Harry Andersen and late Hans Mikkelson. Funeral held at First Lutheran Church Oxnard.
Mrs Margaret Smith arrived in Anaconda today after spending several days at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Erwin Christensen.
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