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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1953
Page
1
Ruth Ann Brown, a 10 year 4 H member from Armstead, earns a trip to the 1953 4 H club congress in Chicago. her selection was announced during Beaverhead county 4 H Achievement day in Dillon with 25 Montana delegates noted.
In a high scoring clash, Hamilton Bronds beat the Beavers 32 to 0 as their rushing attack dominated early. A rough first half limited Beavers’ chances while Hamilton’s offense struck quickly with multiple long runs and key plays to build a decisive lead.
A library week features free overdue book returns and listed titles from noted authors. Readers can browse 3 book fairs for youth as Carolyn White memorial funds funded most volumes. library hours are 4–5 pm and 7–9 pm. Meantime Vernon Rowe of Elgin and John Backhaus of Webster treated for serious injuries after a northbound car sideswiped a semi on Highway 91 near Diller. Eldon Dahl of Elgin released with minor injuries.
The Dylon junior chamber of Jammerce schedules its annual Kids' Carnival for December 19 at city hall. The event, approved at the November meeting at the Andrux hotel, is led by John Patton Jim Womack and Dr W E Monger with special committees to be named as needed. Additional notes mention a mid winter meeting at Big Timper and plans for a statewide orphans program, plus a bumper lighting event on November 25 chaired by Bill McCart and Royal Archer, and a bosses night banquet set for November 28 led by Frank Davis with reservations required.
The Beaverhead Red Cross chapter congratulates Armstead women whose home demonstration club sponsored a Red Cross home nursing class. Seventeen women signed up and completed the course, earning Home Purse certificates. Instructors were Mrs Ralph Kneiler and Sam Cardinale.
Dillon city council adopted a resolution of intention to create a special improvement district for street improvements covering about 85 blocks with an estimated cost of 500000 dollars. About 700 taxpayers would be affected with average costs around 714 dollars if paid upfront. payments over time incur interest.
Mizpah chapter No 13 CBS held a memorial service on November 10 in Dillon for Kathryn McGregor life member. Myrtle Pewe read scripture obituaries, Stella Bierrum with Hazel Townsend sang The Life Everlasting, Florence Davis read a Armistice day poem America on Its Knees. Refreshments were served by the Woodside Orr and Sutherland families.
Dillon lieutenant governor George M. Gosman spoke at Dillon lodge No 1554 BPOE on Armistice Day November 1 stressing vigilance against communist threats from abroad and at home. Also named four Western Montana college students to join the student activity committee with four faculty members guiding campus funding and entertainment decisions.
Western Montana college music teacher and pianist Ralph McFadden returned from a concert tour as accompanist for soprano Nancy Carr. He appeared in three community concerts across Montana and Nebraska as part of the series.
Lima volunteer firemen and school bus drivers will receive first aid training. The Beaverhead county plan, decided November 12 in Dillon, will offer similar courses in other communities. Interested persons in Lima should contact Dick Gosman or Harvey Palmer.
Meat confiscated by game wardens after illegal hunting was sold at auction last week at Roberts Market in Dillon. The sale brought in a total of 326 dollars.
Western Montana Bulldogs aim to start the 1953-54 basketball season with a home game in Dillon against the New Deal team of Butte on November 23 at 8 p.m. Coach Bill Straugh says the squad has been trimmed to 13 with four lettermen returning and several newcomers making the varsity cut. Assistant coach Dale Tash notes upcoming games with the Davis II Independents next week as potential season highlight.
The Beaverhead chamber of commerce retail committee announces extended shopping hours through the holiday season. Stores will stay open until 9 p.m. on Saturdays December 12 and December 19 and on Monday December 21 to aid Christmas shoppers.
Chester Downing son of Mr and Mrs Norman stationed with the air force at Lowry AFB Denver Colorado has passed his first tests in electronics and radar with a 97 percent grade third highest in his class The group was commended and selected to mark the Armistice Day parade in Denver
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