William H. Curry Advances as Plane Pilot
Aviation cadet William H. Curry of Dillon Montana reports to Williams Air Force Base Chandler Arizona for six months of fighter training before commissioning as a second lieutenant He has seven months of basic pilot training at Perrin AFB Sherman Texas flown the T 6 Texan trainer and will now fly the F 80 Shooting Star at Williams He is a prior TBM airman and entered aviation cadet training in August 1949
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Butte
William H. Curry
R. D. Curry
Dillon
Mont
Williams Air Force Base
Chanadler
Arizona
United States Air Force
Curry
Perrin Air Force Base
Sherman
Texas
Chandler
B. C. High School
University of Montana
W.M.C.E
Lutheran Church Schedule and Bible Camp Dates
Pastor L. Alstad leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. Confirmands meet Wednesday at 7 p m and adult Bible class at 8 p m. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 8 p m. Bible school week runs June to 9. Intermountain Bible camp week July 9 16.
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Intermountain
Mrs Johnson Honored by Beaverhead DAR Chapter
Mrs D L Johnson was feted at a buffet luncheon hosted at Mrs Gregg’s country home by Beaverhead Chapter DAR members including Mrs R M Regg Mrs E L Poindexter and others. A handkerchief shower accompanied the tribute as attendees expressed best wishes for the couple’s move from Dillon.
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Johnson
R. Mregg
E. L. Poindexter
Is Smith
F. A. Hazelker
Fred Woodside
T. F. McFadden
Gregg
D. L. Johnson
Beaverhead
Mr. Johnson
Dillon
T. E. Luebben
Jeanine Dillon
Guard Unit Gets First Inspection At Frying Pan Range
Co. G and Co. GP members of the National Guard completed initial familiarization firing at May Frying Pan range. Each soldier zeroed his M1 Garand at 200 yards and learned five standard positions. The unit marched in the Memorial Day parade and observed VF W plaque dedication, signaling rapid professional development since 1949 federal recognition.
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Frying Pan Basin
Co. “G
Army
National Guard
Fort Harrison
Dillon
Dillon By Our Boys, . Co
V.F.W
Veterans Advisor to Meet Dillon Veterans
Service officer Homer Shepard of the Veterans Welfare Commission will visit the Dillon Employment Service offices tomorrow to consult veterans on pensions insurance education and training issues.
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Homer Shepard
Veterans Welfare Commission
Dillon
Employment Service
Connie Gibbons Visits Relatives from Alberton
Connie Gibbons daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent Gibbons is visiting relatives here from her home in Alberton.
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Connie Gibbons
Mrs
Vincent Gibbons
Alberton
Local residents and visitors arrive and depart for trips
A series of household visits and travel in Dillon and nearby towns is noted. Mr and Mrs Louis Steinbrech return from Rochester Minnesota, F P Blair returns to Grant after months in South Gate California, and many others visit relatives including the Mithuns, Meades, Harrison family, Trolingers, Pewe, Hillstead, and Ward. Also announced are June July church service times and a 10 am church program. Roy Jackson visits from Jackson.
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Louis Steinbrecher
Bloody Dick
Rochester
Minn
F. P. Blair
Grant
South Gate
Calif
N. B. Mithun
Robert G. Murphy
Missoula
George W. Mithun
Lee Martinell
Dillon
M. Meade
Ernest Pewe
Kalispell
William Hazlett
Dairy Queen
William Hillstead
Luther French
Hillstead
Vaughn- Ragsdale
Circus to Visit Here With Full Show in June
John D. Foss advance agent for the Seal Bros. circus met with local VFW officials to finalize plans for a June 23 appearance. The big top will rise at the fair grounds under Lloyd Whipple post 4163 and W. F. W. Dillon. The show will feature the full circus program from calliope to clowns.
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John D. Foss
Seal Bros. Circus
Dillon
V.F.W
Fair Grounds
Lloyd Whipple
W. F
Stock Growers Convene 66th Montana Convention in Billings
The Montana Stock Growers Association held its 66th annual convention in Billings last week. C. K. Warren of Deer Lodge was elected president for the coming year. C. A. Bergeson of Dillon spoke on Early Experiences With Our Present Land Classification Law.
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Montana Stock Growers Association
Billings
C. K. Warren
Deer Lodge Wre
C. A. Bergeson
Dillon
State Reclamation Association
Montana
Carnival Opens Five Day Stand Here
United Shows brings a five day carnival to Dillon starting Tuesday June 6 under the VFW. The event features thrilling rides midway shows and acts with Kiddie Land touted as world class for children and families.
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United Shows
Dillon
V.F.W
Grandchildren Visit Sheridan Home of the Funks
Robert Romers and Janet Henneberry visit their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Funk in Sheridan.
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Robert Romers
Janet Henneberry
Robert Funk
Sheridan
Strasser-Helland Case Being Heard
Judge J. B. McClernan hears the civil action Strasser vs Helland today at the court house. Weston Strasser is represented by Collins and Burns with Gilbert C. Helland by W. G. Gilbert Sr. The debt action has no jury.
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Strasser-Helland
J. B. McClernan
Strasser Vs. Helland
Weston Strasser
Collins and Burns
Gilbert C. Helland
W. G. Gilbert, Sr
Carl Swanson Visits Friends From Idaho Falls
Carl Swanson, formerly a resident, now living in Idaho Falls, is visiting friends in town.
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Carl Swanson
Idaho Falls
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WM. H. Curry
U. S. Air Force
Harry Ufiik
Gaines Dog Research Center
Fort Worth
T.L. Pearson
N. Y.C
Swift's. Supplement
Feed & Machinery
Lex” Templin
Pipe Organ Lodge
Clyde Mecham, Mer
Veterans Advisor
Ast
The
Montana Power Company
Photos
American Home Magazin
Remedy
J. W. Walters Garage
N. Montana St
Cosmopolitan Magazine
J. Miller
Rhythm Step
Fortunet
Paradise
Monarch
Monarch Electric
Philco
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