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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1947
Page
6
D C Wampler recalls Dillon visit detailing Frank and Mrs Cook of LaSalle county Illinois discovering Montana's Big Hole Basin. They toured ranches, faced selling reluctance, befriended locals, and finally bought cattle after meeting a soldier with ranch ties. They praise the basin's beauty and cattle quality despite harsh winters.
Earl Barlow of Browning was elected president of the student body at the Normal college after a spirited campaign last week. Dan Boka of Dillon was runner up with John McMeekin of Butte and Jack Lohr of Anaconda in the race. Barlow, a senior, succeeds Ralph Barnaby and will also head the student council. The climax came with a rally last Wednesday night as candidates and managers delivered rousing talks.
Mr. Cook bought 30 whiteface steers and 35 spayed heifers, allowed 3 percent shrinkage on steers, heifers trail loaded to rail, weighed, and fed through winter. They sold at 26.25 with top market day, while Jack Cook, a 13-year-old 4-H member, shows calves including a 1265-pound Angus and Hereford that won county and state honors. Rainbow Girls plan a Toyland Rainbow social at St James guild hall with Dillon assembly, featuring Nellie Poole's orchestra and large chaperone groups. Plans include Diana Rebekah lodge visit by Mrs. Ethel Krogness, banquet at Andrus hotel, and Pan Hellenic dinner and bridge.
George Bowring of Dillon was elected president of the new Men’s Music club at the State University. Ernest K. Tallent of Dell, a Beaverhead county high school graduate and 1932 alumnus, is a member of Alpha Kappa Psi and a senior in the business school. The fraternity helped the university’s business school win the Northern District Efficiency award for the second time this year, recognizing excellence in professional activities, scholarships, membership, and administration.
Mrs. Edwin Stein and Mrs. Frank Curtis will attend the three day cancer control meeting in Butte from November 12 to 14. Local chairman Mrs. O T Vandergift announced. The community drive is planned for early spring.
Mr and Mrs Bill Steele and Bill Wyant returned Tuesday noon from a hunting trip in the Chinatown section with three fine buck deer. The Steele buck was one of the largest brought to the city this season. Bob Gregg Ralph Stowell Earl Allen and John Patton were among the fortunate weekend baggers.
Lima resident Leo Truax, a prominent local figure, conducted business in the city on Tuesday, signaling ongoing civic engagement and local prominence.
John Troupe arrived in town during the first of the week coming from the Big Hole basin.
Mrs. Tom Clemon hosted senior and junior bridge clubs with refreshments after play. Hal loween party by Royal Neighbors at I.C.C.F. hall featured prizes for costumes and a doughnut and cider spread. Cal Lapham visited Dillon. Birth of daughter Lee Eliel announced in Pasadena. Turkey shoot by Krause and Dooling drew attendees from Wisdom and Dillon with hotel turkey dinner and later dancing at I.O.C.F. hall. Royal Neighbors met. riders visited Beaverhead ranch. many couples attended dances in Armstead.
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