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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1946

Page

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One Hurt In Auto Crash Here Friday

A head on collision on North Montana street within city limits left one two year old girl injured. Gwendolyn Kramer suffered cuts and was treated at Barrett hospital after first aid at Fred Smith residence. other occupants escaped injury though shocked. The Pinkerton and Kramer cars were heavily damaged and investigated by City Officer Jack Knight.

Montana Street Cora Kramer Jamestown N. D Tom Pinkerton Dillon Cora Williams Kramer Gwendolyn Kramer Barrett Hospital Jack Knight Pinkerton North Dakota California Fred Smith Knight

John Wedum Speaks On Philippines At Rotary Dinner

Dillon resident John Wedum, a Pacific Theater veteran, spoke to the Dil lon Rotary about his 16 months in the Philippines. He described inter island travel, tropical terrain, mineral potential, health and education issues, and US-Philippines relations amid moves toward independence. The club canceled next week’s meeting due to Armistice day.

John Wedum Dillon Pacific Dillon Rotary Club Philippines Interisland Wedum Philippine Frank Tyre John Patton

Armistice Day Holiday Closures Across Dillon

Dillon area observes Armistice Day with all Dillon stores offices banks and government offices closed next Monday. Schools will stay in session. Mrs Theo Bay to host Lutheran Ladies and Society at her home Thursday.

Dillon Montana Theo Bay The Lutheran Ladies and Society Thursay

Dillon Chamber Names New Executive Secretary Manager

Willard Murfin of Columbus Mont has been appointed executive secretary manager of the Dillon Chamber of Commerce succeeding William Pierson who resigned recently. Lam bert Eliel says Murfin is an experienced accountant and credit expert with prior bank and bureau work and military service in Africa Leyte and Okinawa. Murfin plans to organize a modern collection service for Southwestern Montana Credit Bureau within two months.

Willard Murfin Columbus Mont Dillon Chamber of Commerce William Pierson Commercial Credit Association Lambert Eliel Chamber of Commerce Said Murfin Hardin Africa Leyte Okinawa Montana

Normal Head to Speak at Plains Education Week

Pres Rush Jordan will be principal speaker at Plains Education Week November 11 to 16. Topic is Strengthening Home Life with emphasis on character education. He addresses teachers and parents. Sanders county teachers invited. Emerson Richardson Plains staff member in charge of arrangements for the program on Tuesday November 12.

Rush Jordan Plains Sanders County Pres Jordan Emerson Richardson The Normal College

Carnival Dance Set by Beaverhead High Friday

Beaverhead County High School junior class hosts a Friday night carnival in the gym with dancing to a popular orchestra. The public is invited to attend as organizers expect strong attendance for this fall entertainment event. Mrs Theo Bay hosted a dinner at her home in honor of the Rev and Mrs Benson.

Beaverhead County High School Theo Bay Mrs. Benson

Dillon to observe Armistice Day events Monday

Beaverhead post of the American Legion leads Armistice Day commemorations at 10 00 am in the Beaverhead County High School Auditorium with remarks by Pres Rush Jordan of Montana State Normal College. The program includes music by the high school band and ends with a moment of silence at 11 00 am and taps.

W. G. Gilbert, Jr

Idaho Falls Pair Obtain Marriage License In Dillon Flight

A marriage license was issued by Clerk of the Court Norman Giles Friday to Lenard M. Peter son 21 and Norma Lois Jensen 22 both of Idaho Falls. They flew to Dillon in a plane piloted by Ken Roundy of Idaho Falls.

Norman Giles Lenard M. Peterson Norma Lois Jensen Idaho Falls Dillon Ken Roundy

Mrs Myrtle Peterson Visits Milwaukee With Smith Family

Mrs. Myrtle Peterson left Monday after weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs George Smith to return to her home in Milwaukee.

Myrtle Peterson Mon Milwaukee George Smith

Funeral Attendee From Livingston Visits Dillon Link

Frank Anangst of Livingston formerly of Dillon came to town Monday to attend the funeral of Richard Morrissey.

Frank Anangst Livingston Dillon City Richard Morrissey

Legion auxiliary to give Armistice banquet Monday

Gold Star mothers and wives will be honored at the Armistice Day banquet by the American Legion auxiliary at the Ardrus hotel dining room Monday at 7 PM. Reservations are requested from auxiliary members and eligible women to be made with committee members H M Warner J C Fuller George M Gosman J W Walters Ben Davis and C J Hovren. Mrs Warner will toast mistress and the event is expected to draw a large crowd with limited seating.

Gold Star American Legion Auxiliary Ardrus H. M. Warner J. C. Fuller George M. Gosman J. W. Walters Ben Davis C. J. Hovren Warner Wyatt Wean

Normal Bulldogs Rally Past Idaho Southern Junior Varsity

Normal Bulldogs defeated the Idaho Southern Junior Varsity Invaders 13 to 7 in the final regular season game. Mack rushed for 2 yards for the first TD, McDonald added a 3 yard run and the extra point. Idaho scored late in the half on a 55 yard pass from Glessing to make it 7-7 at the break.

Montana Normal Bulldogs Idaho Southern Bill Straugh Mack McDonald Idaho Glessing Antoinietti Tash McGuire Pettit

Beaverhead Loses Zone Grid Title In Football Clash

Anaconda Central defeated Beaverhead high 20 to 6 to win the district Class B football championship. Banks 65 yard end run sparked Beaverhead in the third period but Anaconda countered with two May and Flynn touchdowns. Flynn added conversions as the Saints dominated in Dillon territory.

Anaconda Central Beaverhead High Beavers Saints Dillon Banks Beaverend Coppin Anaconda May Jack Flynn Flynn Ord Laurel Montana

Local USES office urges job listings to reduce unemployment

Mer George R. Baker of the Dillon USES office says seasonal farm and ranch work ends soon and construction jobs pause until spring. He urges employers to list openings to minimize compensation claims and help matching applicants, including housing options for workers in temporary quarters. The office is on the second floor of the Telephone building at 160-J.

Mer George R. Baker Dillon Uses Baker Local Uses

Mrs Stahl Heads to Eugene to Visit Daughter and Son-in-Law

Mrs. W G Stahl departed last week for Eugene Oregon to visit at the home of her daughter-in-law and son-in-law Mr and Mrs E E Rider.

W. G. Stahl Eugene, Ore E. E. Rider

New Senator Named by Montanans Wins Seat

The first Republican senator chosen by Montanans since Joseph Dixon's prior selection is elected. Opponent Lief Erickson concedes after a landslide in Gallatin County with a 13,000 vote majority. Ecton carries Beaverhead County by about 800 votes.

Joseph Dixon Lief Erickson Gallatin County Ecton Beaverhead County

Representative re-elected in Montana district win

Western Montana congressman failed to carry Beaverhead but won re-election in the district over Walter R. Rankin, reflecting a broader Republican trend.

Montana Beaverhead Walter R. Rankin

High School Students Cast Votes in Beaverhead County

Beaverhead county high school students voted early on sample ballots with 88 of 123 girls and 71 of 112 eligible boys casting ballots. Seniors led participation with 41 of 52 casting ballots. County and state results followed, including U S Senator and governor race tallies and a referendum vote of 99 to 28.

Beaverhead County High School Beaver Staff Dorothy Tyre Anson Melton Jackson Pendleton Sheriff—Lay Temple U. S Ecton Erickson Jones D Congress Mansfield Rankin R. R Davis Smith Supreme Court Heller Murray Adair Freebourn Anderson Metcalf Buckingham W. G. Gilbert, Jr Orr Meade Opp Leroy Gilbert Schwartz McFadden

Cecil Trolinger Visits Dil on Trim

Cecil Trolinger of Missoula, formerly of this city, spent last Wednesday and Thursday in Dil on.

Cecil Trolinger Missoula Dilon

Beaverhead County Election Yields Upends Offices

In Beaverhead County two incumbents lose as Sheriff Claude Lay and State Rep Don E Anson fall to independents Paul H Temple and George M Melton respectively. Commissioner Martin C Jackson wins reelection by a strong margin. Temple defeats Lay 1454 to 1348 and Melton tops Anson 1422 to 1278, with Jackson 1579 to 1203.

Beaverhead Claude Lay Don E. Anson Martin C. Jackson Paul H. Temple Lay

Halloween parties bring Dillon youngsters together for night of free events

Dillon youngsters and students attended annual Halloween parties with a free Hartwig theatre show drawing about 500. Afterward a high school dance and primary building party offered treats, a police chief praised city cooperation, and Kiwanis received thanks for fundraising support.

Dillon Hartwig Theatre Reed Featherly Beaverhead E. E. Patrick Kiwanis Club of

Veteran county commissioner wins reelection by wide margin

Named again veteran member of the board of county commissioners was returned to his post by a majority of nearly 400 votes. He carried his own precinct, 96 to 24.

Board of County Commissioners

Half Century Beaverhead County Resident Dies

Richard E. Morrissey 78, longtime Beaverhead resident since 1894, died Saturday at Barrett Hospital after a hip fracture. Born August 17, 1868 in Town he lived in Dillon in recent years. Survived by three sisters in Iowa and Colorado. Funeral Monday at Brundage with Fr. F X Lechner officiating. burial Mountain View. Pallbearers: Jack Thiel Arnold Krum Charles Yonkers Paul Schwab Paul O Cash Ambrose Henneberry.

Richard E. Morrissey Beaverhead County Barrett Hospital Town Dillon Iowa Colorado Brundage Funeral Home F. X. Lechner Mountain View Cemetery Jack Thiel Arnold Krum Charles’ Yonkers Paul Schwab Paul O. Cash Ambrose Henneberry

Mrs. Pewe and family visit Butte Wednesday

Mrs. Ernest Pewe and her daughter, along with Mrs. Jack, Deputy, spent last Wednesday in Butte.

Ernest Pewe Jack Butte

Conover Couple Spends Saturday in Deer Lodge

Mr and Mrs John Conover spent last Saturday in Deer Lodge with no further details provided about their activities or purpose of visit.

John Conover Deer Lodge

Beaverhead Legion to Acquire New Quarters

Beaverhead post of the American Legion will lease club rooms at Margo's Inc. on Highway 91 north of Dillon for a year. The move was approved at a Nov. 23 meeting in the Andrus hotel basement. Renovations will finish in time for a November 11 opening with admission by paid-up membership cards.

Beaverhead Post American Legion Margo’s, Inc Highway 91 Dillon Legion Andrus Hotel Farnum B. Schuyler Don S. Bonowitz Margo

Beaverhead Street among Missoula housing for veterans students

In Missoula the university row housing assigns 14 county names to streets in a 382 unit colony. Beaverhead street marks homes for 50 city units and 124 university units with 208 more units planned on the university golf course. The project aims to place Beaverhead county veterans close to Montana State University facilities.

Missoula Beaverhead County Montana State University Beaverhead Street Montana Aeppentes Univ Rentire Ity

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Civic Gro Plains Education Margo’s Margo's Legion Auxiliary Legion: Auxiliary Phil Jones Montana State Normal College Francis Pettit Jones Glen Lyon Place Barrett ‘Hospital Wee Het Idaho Southern Invaders Mike Mansfield Edton George M. Melton Beaverhead Legion
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