One of Citys Oldest Firms Is Reopening
The Dillon Bottling Works, founded in 1889 by S. S. Patterson, resumes operations after wartime pause. It will restart lines, beginning with Orange Crush, and brings back former staff including Henry Hignight and others who served in World War II. A county teacher institute follows with a full 1945 high school conference program on curriculum, health, physical education, and the elementary and secondary code commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Corps
Phoenix
Ariziy
Air Technical Service Command
Los Angeles
Henry Hignight
Hignight
Pacific
Japan
Luzon
Dillon Bottling Works
S. S. Patterson
K. Elizabeth Anderson
State Board of Health
Elementary and Secondary Code Commission
Elizabeth Ireland
Trainmen Signal Between Passing Trains Across Rails
A railroad practice noted when two trains meet on the track involves a trainman signaling the rear trainman with hand or lantern. The signaling aims to communicate clearance and ensure safe passage between freight and passenger trains.
Wisdom Residents Celebrate Weddings and Visits in the Big Hole
James F Scofield SM 3/c and his wife visit the Big Hole after marrying in Dillon on Wednesday. Cliff Burke recently discharged from the Army visits with family. Earl Sandy and wife move to Dishno ranch. Wade Woodward delegation from Wisdom Woman's club attends county federation in Dillon. Others include Otto Gasser hosting Buck family and Argyl Stephens visitors and hunters. George Stewart returns home from Army discharge. Harold Capehart reports improving health in a letter to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Scofield
Dishno
Earl
Ted Woodward
Dillon
Woodward
Roy Oliver
Raymond Johnson
Wilma Givogre
Peter Rasmussen
Wisdom Woman's Club
County Federation
John Buck
Anaconda
George Stewart
Wisdom
Harold Capehart
Capehart
The Best in Job Work at the Examiner Printing Co
The Examiner Printing Co showcases top tier job work with sharp typography and reliable production, emphasizing quality and prompt service for business and personal printing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Examiner Printing Co
Veterans Discharges Highlight Local Service News
A Dillon community update details Cpl. Alan T Bradley and other service members receiving honorable discharges. It notes Bradleys postwar plans to start an electrical service shop, lists multiple soldiers discharged at Camp McCoy Fort Lewis and other bases, and mentions overseas campaigns and Bronze Stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan T. Bradley
Ethel M. Bradley
Dillon
Mont
Taylor A. Bradley
Ontario
Calif
East Base
Aab Separation Center
Army Air Forces
Cpl. Bradley
Amarillo
Texas
Victorville
Aaf
California
Local
Selective Service Board
Floyd L. Phillips
Camp McCoy
Wis
Henry W. Dunkin
Arthur W. Miles
Fort Lewis
Wash
Karl A. Johnson
Shoemaker
Joseph R. Strunk
San Diego
Great Lakes
Ill
Hix Hudson
Camp Wallace
Tex
Paul K. Stahl, Jr
Fort Douglas
Europe
Armistice Day Observed With Silent Prayer and Dance
Armistice events set for Monday with a minute of silence at 11 by Sen George M Gosman and taps. The Legion Hall in the Andrus hotel open all day except during the program. An Armistice dance follows Saturday in the city hall auditorium. Dillon offices close Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Gosman
The
Legion
Andrus Hotel
City Hall
Thousands of veterans urged to reenlist in new peacetime Army
The article outlines incentives for Army veterans to reenlist before November 21 1945 including keeping current ranks, higher bonuses, 20 extra pay overseas, and substantial retirement and GI Bill benefits. It highlights guaranteed benefits such as 30 days furlough, medical and dental care, housing, food and clothing, and education across nearly 200 skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
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City
Medical Administrative Corps
Donald Wheat
Sheppard Field
Army Air Corps
Miami Beach
Florida
County Institute For Teachers
State Supervisors
County Superintendent of Schools
City Superintendent of Schools
Union Pacific
mid-West
Pacific Coast
Continental Oil Company
CPA
Conoco N-tane
Conoco
Montana
Noa
Montana Power Company
Mister
Eugene Hilber
William J. Bjorns
Aen
John H. Bradshaw
Homer E. Palmer
Minneapolis
John Kmenta
McCaw General Hospital
Walla Walla
Belgium
Don B. Julson
Portland Army
Dave McLaren
Wisc
Leroy M. Gilbert
S. Atlantic St
U.S. Army
Victory
U. S Army
West
Galena St
Butte, Montana
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