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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1941
Page
8
A humorous bulletin musing on avoiding black eyes and war costs. The piece notes Americans claim fondness for the constitution without reading it, jokes about Hitler at the Pearly Gates, and cites odd local names in Fremont Ohio Clear Springs Kentucky reflecting small town observations.
The rule sets a 15 fish or 15 pounds limit with one extra fish, prohibits more than five under seven inches, and restricts possession to one day. Spears and traps are illegal. salmon eggs banned. ground meat not allowed except as bait. Fishing hours are 5 AM to 9 30 PM and 300 feet below dams is off limits under possible changes by the National Defense board.
Mr and Mrs J L Mayland and children visited Dr Mayland and relatives in Great Falls. G M Hall of Whitehall visited Dillon. George Franks and children of Lima visited the Charles Pilgrim home. Clara Chapman returned from California. Dan Grant also returned from California. Eloise Olmstead, ex-Dillon, visiting Waldorf home. teaching in East Helena. Elizabeth Wilkinson of Dillon chosen junior advisor at Gridley Hall Carleton College student. Ray Megquire returned with son from Rochester medical visit. Elks drum and bugle corps rescheduled to meet Monday at the hall. Bill Monger and baby here for the summer. teaching at Musselshell. Edith Christensen Eunice Miller Evelyn Rimel visiting Miss Rimel’s parents in Missoula. Jean Ballard plans USC study this summer. Berniece Papworth visited parents and two sons. J R Peck and three children from Carrie Idaho visiting Dieterle family. Anne E Hatton of Los Angeles visiting son and family in town. Peggy Howard Betty Hall Anatalie Parks Alice Melton Mary Venetti fished Skinner’s Meadow with good luck. Mrs Hayes Baxter held piano recital at the training school. C A Walters and two daughters with two grandchildren of Rexburg Idaho visiting Glen Walters.
Miss Margaret Ferris and Phil lip D. Brown wed at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Ferris ranch north of Dillon. Rev. J. A. Meeke officiated. Open house to 5 p.m. Bridesmaid Natalie Nichols and best man Lee Hoerning. After a coast honeymoon, the couple will reside in Dillon where Brown works for Texaco Oil Co.
The Rev Leonard Thompson conducts Bible school and services at Wisdom this week and will preach in Jackson next week. Regular evening lectures on the Book of Hebrews focus on the theme A Better Life.
Mrs William Chance arrived Monday night from Washington to spend a few weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs S P Larson. Mr Chance has accepted a position as instructor in a CCC camp near Tacoma for the next year.
Mrs Harold Blinn and two children from Spokane visit the C E Blinn home. Harold Blinn will arrive in Dillon the last of the week.
Helen Randolf and Fred Simons have returned home from Cardwell where they have been teaching.
Mr and Mrs Frank Husted and Mrs Theodosia Smith attend Montana Stockgrowers convention in Great Falls returning with reports of a fine time. Local residents visit, pasture and irrigation projects update, and rural electrification progress noted along with school activities and births.
A collection of quotes and maxims from various authors and religious figures. It presents thoughts on effort, present living, faith, virtue, and personal growth, with brief attributions ranging from Dreier and Emerson to Eddy Pascal and Socrates.
The May 25 1941 Christian Science lesson sermon themed Soul and Body cites First Thessalonians 5 23 and 2 Corinthians 5 1. It quotes from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures Mary Baker Eddy page 51 regarding Jesus life and immortality.
Louise Smith daughter of Clyde and Mrs Smith married Oscar Anderson son of Claus Anderson Monday night at 8 at the Smith ranch north of Dillon. Rev Leonard Thompson of First Lutheran officiated. Attendants were Dorothy Ann Davis and Albert Cobb. The couple will reside on the Anderson dairy ranch.
New officers for the St James guild 1941 42 were introduced at the regular meeting held at the guild hall Thursday afternoon. Officers include Mrs C E Blinn Mrs E L Poindexter Mrs D A Galt Mrs B W Emerick and Mrs W B Willey as hostesses for the session.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Thompson of Fishtrap visit Goose Mercantile on the way to Butte. Mr and Mrs Fred Patterson of Anaconda call on J M Patterson. Jess Tope and family host visits in Wisdom. Shoppers from Butte and Anaconda include Tope, Potts, Gnose and McCartney. Edna and Jimmy Gnose visit Wisdom grandparents. Bill Ferguson enjoys a spring boat ride ending with a spill at Big Rock. Henry Edwards stationed at Wise River ranger station for the summer. Mrs W R Allen involved in a minor accident when knee action locks. Mrs Neil Sullivan and son Barrie visit Butte for her sister's graduation.
The Gosman Drug Store offers $5 in merchandise for the grand champion exhibitor with a reserve champion receiving a veterinary syringe from City Drug Co. The showman ship winner will get a show halter from A. G. Williams. The event begins at 10:00 am judged by Paul Orcutt of Montana State College and moves to a noon lunch served by Kiwanians. The sale starts at 12:45 pm with Col Luther Smith auctioning, followed by a 2:00 pm Beaverhead and Madison Livestock Association meeting in the county courthouse. Speakers include Ed Phillips Sen T E Gilbert and Paul Etchepare.
Diplomas will be awarded to the graduating classes of Montana State Normal College at exercises on June 5.
Mrs Ida Olsen arrived home Monday after visiting relatives in California.
The Examiner notes a long list of women volunteers ages from 1 to 75 who have dedicated time to Red Cross sewing each week. The article invites further additions to the group and formalizes appreciation for their faithful service.
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