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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1951

Page

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Gosta Miller Heads Mining Association

Beaverhead Mining Association elected C Gosta Miller as president at the courthouse meeting. B A Risley was re elected secretary and John Collins treasurer. Carl Trauerman of Montana Mining Association spoke on renewed industry interest and tungsten property development.

C. Gosta Miller Beaverhead Mining Association B. A. Risley John Collins Geological Committee W. R. Allen Elkhorn John Hand Montana Frank Madden Bald Mountain Bill Logan Blue Wing Arthur Contway Vipond Carl Trauerman Mining Association of Montana Butte Beaverhead County Traverman

Representaillon at Magicland Meeting Attended by Local Officials

Carl Robison director and W M Stone secretary of Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce attended the Southwestern Montana Development association annual meeting in Anaconda on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Robison and their two sons accompanied them to the Smelter city. The group supports a program to develop Magicland a scenic primitive area spanning parts of nine southwestern Montana counties with trails roads signs and advertising to draw tourists in the coming season.

Southwestern Montana Development Association Anaconda Carl Robison W. M. Stone Beaverhead

Funeral Rites for Mrs Minnie Guthy Held

Mrs Minnie Guthy died last Friday evening in a Butte hospital after a lingering illness. She once lived in Grasshopper section as a relative of the Kruger and Pahnish families and Sam Raymond of this. Funeral services were held in Dillon at the Brundage chapel Tuesday afternoon with Rev Robert N Johnston of Grace Memorial Methodist church officiating and interment in Mountain View cemetery.

Minnie Guthy Butte

Charles Smith Found Dead in Beaverdam Home

Charles Smith 77 a Dillon resident for six years was found dead last Thursday noon by fuel deliverer John Carr at his cabin behind the Johnson Harness shop. He likely died in his sleep about two days earlier. Coroner ruled no inquest. Born in Crawford County Wisconsin in 1874 he lived in Beavorhead County since 1945. Authorities could not locate relatives and his graveside service was held Saturday at Mountain View Cemetery.

Charles Smith Dillon John Carr Smith Johnson Raymond Schwartz Mr. Smith Crawford County Wisc Beaverhead County Mountain View

Beaverhead County Acknowledged In State Cancer Drive

Beaverhead County is listed in Montana Cancer News as meeting its share of the National goal for last year’s cancer crusade. The county raised $2,162 under the leadership of Mrs. J A Williams and Campaign Chairman Mr Don J Smith.

Beaverhead County Montana Cancer News Beaverhead J. A. Williams Don J. Smith

Beaverhead high stages Gramercy Ghost and bridges progress

Beaverhead county high school plans Gramercy Ghost with senior class members including Elizabeth McCullum and Jim Backus December 4 and 5 under E E Patterson and Warren Murray as stage manager. Construction of a new Beaverhead river bridge west of Dillon has begun with wooden piling, to connect to foothill road, no completion date set.

Charlotte Williss Beaverhead River Norman Giles Com Missioner Dillon Giles

Harvest Ball to Crown Queen at Beaver Lodge Friday

Beaverhead Chapter FPA sponsors the Harvest ball at Beaver Lodge Friday night. Artell Lovell will crown the Harvest Queen and present the cup from the Ag boys of 1951. Senior candidate Arletta Howard withdrew due to illness. Marilyn Mockel is now senior contestant.

Beaverhead FPA Beaver Lodge Artell Lovell Ag Boys Alleen Arletta Howard Marilyn Mockel Larry Walker Carolyn Sargent Sharon Lindley Connie South Elsita Rouse Louise Piazzola Nancy Wenger

Butte Hi Dillon Benefit Game Friday

Dillon football players prepare for a benefit game to end the 1951 season. A squad of college and recent high school grads will meet Butte Hi at Narandie stadium in Butte Friday night at 8. Coaches Ben Tyrand Jack Mac Donald and Arnie Barnett will lead the Dillon team as practices resume this afternoon for the W.M.C.E. M club fundraiser.

Dillon Butte Hi Narandie Stadium Butte Ben Tyrand Jack MacDonald Arnie Barnett Dillon Aggregation W.M.C.E S “M

Indianapolis Auto Races Attract Vast Attendance

Wayne Myers spoke to the Dillon Rotary Club about the Indianapolis Speed­way events. He has followed the races since inception, knows many top drivers, and notes crowds around 175 000 yearly plus the thrilling colorful show.

Indianapolis Jim Richardson Diana and David Squares W. H. Glover Ventura Alif

Holiday Observed In Dillon By Chamber Board

The Dillon Chamber of Commerce board decided Monday that next Monday will be a holiday. All stores and offices will close including federal state and municipal offices, while schools remain open. The decision followed a merchant survey conducted the prior week.

Dillon Chamber of Commerce

VFW to Hold Brief Rites Next Sunday

The Montana Fish and Game Commission announced closures for antlerless deer seasons in several areas. Big Hole Area Three closes November 7 and Jack Creek Area Seven closes November 8. Jack Creek east of Ennis opened November 1 until 50 antlerless deer, then ducks allowed until November 15. Ruby area closed after 300 antlerless deer killed. Big Hole area opened October 15 and will stay open for buck hunting through November 15.

Montana Fish and Game Commission Big Hole Area Jack Creek Ennis Madison County Ruby Big Hole Beaverhead Deer Lodge Silver Bow Counties

Infant Boy Gene Gallup Laid to Rest

The Reverend F X Lechner officiated at graveside rites in Mountain View cemetery for Gene Gallup infant son of Mr and Mrs Richard Gallup of Wisdom. He was six weeks old.

F. X. Lechner Mountain View Gene Gallup Richard Gallup Wisdom

Armistice Day Memorial Set At Courthouse Entrance

Lloyd Whipple Post 4163 VFW arranges a brief Armistice day ceremony from 10 50 to 11 a m at the courthouse entrance with a moment of silence a firing squad from Co G National Guard and taps Sgts and corporals including Lyle P Louis Jack Thumma Clifford Simpson Myron Axe Sylvester Meade Ben Jarrell Norman Jacobson Bill Moir. The program ends in time for church services and open house with free entertainment and refreshments at the Veterans hall 25 East Bannack Street in the afternoon.

Lloyd Whipple Co. G National Guard Lyle P. Louis Jack Thumma Clifford Simpson Myron Axe Sylvester Meade Ben Jarrell Norman Jacobson Bill Moir Veterans’ Hall East Bannack Street

Births and admissions at Barrett Hospital

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Albert Longseth of Dillon on November 1. Admitted under care were Mrs Kurtz Raddatz of Lima Mrs Norman Wynes Mrs Jack Howard Mrs Don Camp Beulah McCann and Mrs B Hart and Mrs Luther Will Ball of Dillon and Amos Holms of Lima.

Barrett Hospital Albert Longseth Dillon Kurtz Raddatz Lima Norman Wynes Jack ‘Howard Don Campball Beulah McCann B. Hart Luther WillBall Amos Holms

Range Users Election In Butte District Held

Frank Husted of Wise River and Warren Parker of Rodersburg were reelected to cattlemen and Tom Larson elected to sheep men on the Butte Grazing district advisory board at elections held last Friday in Dillon and Whitehall. The three year terms start now. Larson succeeds Otto Schulz of Sheridan. Other members include Frank McConnell Helena William Garrison Glen Charles Brenner Grant Ike Rife Armstead L. G. Staudenmeyer William Gleed Dillon S. K. Knowles Boulder Wildlife representative Carl Daniels Helena.

Frank Husted Wise River Warren Parker Rodersburg Tom Larson Butte Grazing District Advisory Board Dillon Whitehall Larson Otto Schulz Sheridan Frank McConnell Helena Wiliam Garrison Glen Charles Brenner Grant Ike Rife Armstead L. G. Staudenmeyer William Gleed S. K. Knowles Boulder Carl Daniels

Glen Couple Note Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

Glen residents gather to honor Mr. and Mrs. Val Tadovich on their golden wedding anniversary held Sunday November 4 in Butte. A banquet at 627 E Galena Street followed a long reception with a program including a mock wedding and dancing upstairs.

Glen Butte Val Tadovich E. Galena Street Whitehall

Willing Appointed Phone Office Manager in Dillon

Nelson Richmond of Butte district commercial manager of Mountain States Tel and Tel announces S F Willing will manage the local office until George Mithun recovers. Willing, a Montana native and former Havre employee, plans to move his family to Dillon soon as Mithun remains in Minneapolis for health reasons.

Nelson Richmond Butte Mountain States Tel, & Tel. Company S. F. Willing George Mithun Willing Montana The Telephone Company Armed Services Havre Dillon

Grand Commander McClellan Visits Dillon Knights Templar

Grand Commander McClellan of Billings, Montana, paid an official visit to St. Elmo Commandery in Dillon on Tuesday. He was guest of honor at a turkey dinner in the AndrUs dining room before the business session at the Masonic temple, with many local and visiting Sir Knights attending to greet him.

McClellan Billings Knights Templar of Montana St. Elmo Commandery Andrus Masonic Temple

Bay Family Plans Move to Glen Dale California

Mr and Mrs Harry Bay and their children left last Friday to establish a home in Glen Dale California where they will reside and start a new life together.

Harry Bay Glendale Calif

Hing MUZE Program For Appreciation Day

The organizing meeting for the Appreciation Day program will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in the city hall auditorium to elect a secretary and set a day for awards. Mr. Peavy, the organizer, urges businessmen to join early to gain advertising benefits from tickets and ads. About 30 have signed up. a goal of 40 entries is hoped for before the meeting.

City Hall Peavy

New Faculty Assigned at Beaverhead County High School

Principal Martin Rahl announces changes in Beaverhead County High School with Mrs. Robert Holloran teaching English and Mrs. Virginia Dale Latin replacing Clarence Gump who resigned. Dale is formerly Virginia Irvine with prior teaching experience.

Martin Rahl Beaverhead County High School Robert Holloran Virginia Dale Clarence Gump Dale Virginia Irvine

Halloween Party Draws Record Turnout At Local School

Chief Dan Mooney organized a high school Halloween party sponsored by the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce with movies and treat bags for attendees. No damage reported as youngsters avoided tricks. younger children held a separate party at the primary building.

Dan Mooney Chamber of Commerce Dillon Beaverhead

Delegates Named for State Farm Bureau Convention

Beaverhead Farm Bureau selects delegates for the state convention to be held Nov 8 to 10 in Helena. Orville Sparrow Wise River John Hubbard Dillon Alen Christie Grant and Lee Martinell Dell named as delegates. Alternates are Wendell Jardine Jackson Dale Metlen Armstead and Matt Reis Dillon.

State Farm Bureau Helena Beaverhead Farm Bureau Diamond Bar Inn Jackson Orville Sparrow Wise River John Hubbard Dillon Alen Christie Grant Lee Martinell Dell Wendell Jardine Dale Metlen Armstead Matt Reis Victor Carrigan Fred Nelson Jackson Farm Bureau Arnold Benson

Sister of Mrs. Charles Price Dies Sudden

Mrs. Zora Dent of Blackfoot Idaho died sudden ly at her sister Mrs. Charles R Price home where she had visited for a week She was born November 28 1873 at Coalfield Town and had lived in Blackfoot about 30 years She is survived by two sisters a nephew and a niece The body is at Brundage funeral home with burial arrangements to be announced Flowers requested to be omitted.

Zora Dent Blackfoot Idaho Charles R. Price Dent Coalfield Town Dillon Seth Dent Price J. W. Evans San Diego Calif J. Richard Evans Jerome T. Lee McCracken Brundage Funeral Home

Bonner to Speak on Montana Day Banquet in Helena

Gov. John W. Bonner will keynote a Helena Post sponsored Montana Day banquet on November 8 honoring the 62nd anniversary of Montana statehood. Montana joined the Union on November 8, 1889.

Bonner Montana John W. Bonner Helena The Helena Post

Former resident J. H. Cannon weds in Arkansas home

Word reached Dil lon friends that J. H. Shorty Cannon longtime Tribune printer, now living in Harrison Arkansas, married recently. He is past 70, owns a Montana ranch near Hamilton, and remains well known in Montana newspaper circles.

Dillon J. H Shorty) Cannon Tribune Harrison, Ark Mr. Cannon Hamilton Montana

Western Bulldogs Take Third in Conference

Western Montana College of Education Bulldogs win 14 0 over Montana Mines at Naranche Memorial in Butte on a windy Sunday to finish the Montana Collegiate Conference season with two wins and two losses. Mines threatened late in the first half but fumbled in the end zone. A bad Mines punt set up Western’s first touchdown, then Johnson and Bennett connected for the final score. The win secures third place behind Rocky Mountain and the top College emerging with four wins, no losses.

Western Montana College of Education Bulldogs Montana Mines Naranche Memorial Stadium Butte Montana Wesley C. Salonen Mines Center Bilings Eastern Montana College Dillon Dillon Bulldog Bill Mular Western Mines Bulldogs Ted Winger Jim Hebnes Bill Bennett Winger Bennett Johnson Race Rocky Mountain of Billings Colege

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Gosta Miller Heads Mining Association F. M. Bray B. F. Zietter United States Air Force O. A. Bergeson Civil Defense Edward Sweiich Harry J. Andrus Transportation Department E. E. Redman CD Council Vivian Thomas Bray Bergeson Air Filter Center Ground Observer Corps Edward A. Swetish Representaillon Magicland” Meeting the Beaver Butte Hi-Dillon VFW Madison S.f.willing Knights Templar Holloran Rahl Mr. Rah Diamond Bar Charles Price Miners
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