Worst hunting season ends with sparse catches in high country
The season closes amid scarce deer and elk as drought and late snows keep game in the hills. A light rain turned to snow Friday and Saturday blanketed Beaverhead county with up to a foot of snow near Monida and more elsewhere, stalling about 100 cars south of Dillon. Ducks and geese are scarce though pheasant and antelope hunts were decent. one hunter mistook an antelope for a deer and faced no prosecution.
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Milton
Highway 91
Monida
Dillon
Wise River
Paul Temple
Beaverhead County
State Fish and Game Depart
Ment
Basketball Next On Dillon's Sports Calendar
With football finished Dillon fans turn to hoops at Beaverhead High and Western Montana College. Beaver baskeaters open the 1952-53 schedule against Billings Central on November 29 at Dillon. December brings home games with Harlowton Big Timber Anaconda Central and Deer Lodge plus three road conference games. WMCE Bulldogs play eight non conference games in December and non conference opener versus Ricks College in Rexburg Idaho. Conference games include Rocky Mountain Mines Eastern Northern Montana on set dates. Both teams boast strong letterman groups for the season.
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Dillon
Beaverhead High School
Western Montana College
George Scott
Beaver Basketeers
Billings Central
Beavers
Harlowton
Big Timber
Anaconda Central
Deer Lodge
Bill Straugh
Bulldogs
WMCE
Ricks College of
Dillon Holiday Festival Opens Amid Bargains and Plans
The Dillon Holiday Festival, organized by the chamber of commerce with more than 40 participating merchants, begins this week after a supply delay. The event runs three days December 4 to 6 with a window display contest, prizes, and entertainment to boost local shopping and attract nearby communities.
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Dillon
Chamber of Commerce
Sieose Bly
Beaverhead County
Dilon
Fire Chief Spots Blaze at Bert Eudaily Home
Fire started in the kitchen of the Bert Eudaily residence near the county farm and was spotted by Al Simon, chief of the Dion volunteer fire department, as he drove by. The Dillon department quickly confined damage to the starting room. walls and ceiling were badly scorched and the blaze likely originated from a defective flue.
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Bert Eudaily
al Simon
Dion Volunteer Fire Department
Dillon
Tropical Valley Rumors Highlight Rotary Talk in Northland
Robert S Crawford described a rumored tropical valley in the Nahanni region of Northland during a Moon Rotary Club dinner program at the EIE temple. He noted the valley remains unconfirmed, routes are arduous, and exploration could yield minerals and economic value while attracting scientists.
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Tropical Valley
Northland
Rotary Club Meeting
Robert S Crawford
Eie’s
Frazer
Alaska
Canada
Polar
James “Bucky Goodfellow
Beaverhead
Toomey
Ed Toomey
Helena
United Nations
America
Homer Turner
Soil Conservation Service
United States
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead High to Stage Friday Evening Concert and Open House
The Beaverhead high school band will perform an 8 pm concert followed by an open house. Principal Martin C Aahl and band director Charles Grafft announce the event and the after concert hour in classrooms for parent questions.
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Beaverhead
Martin C Aahl
Charles Grafft
Clair Johnson
Fred Hallauer
Bill Thomas
Vic Westergard
Carl Frangkiser
James Handlen
Iran Vail
Paul Yoder
Joshua
Nolan and
Bennett
Rahl
Children’s Book Week Display At Dillon Library
A large display of children's books is on view at the Dillon public library in observance of Children's Book Week from November 16 to 23. Afternoon hours run 4 to 5 and evening hours 7 to 9.
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Dillon Public Library
Full Auditorium Greets Visiting Soprano in Dillon
A packed Western Montana college auditorium welcomed Dorothy Warenskjold, soprano of the San Francisco Opera, in Dillon’s first community concert of the season on November 14. She was accompanied by Rollin Jensen at the piano. Warenskjold moved from operatic aria to native folk songs and lullabies, drawing an enthusiastic response and suggesting a fine concert series ahead.
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Western Montana College
Dorothy Warenskjold
San Francisco Opera Company
Dillon
Rollin Jensen
Curious Savage at Western Montana College Nov 24 25
The Curious Savage, a three act comedy by John Patrick, opens at Western Montana College auditorium on November 24 and 25 at 8 15 p m. Directed by Joseph Ryburn with Dorothy Dyka as assistant, the cast features Emma Nygren Edward Swetish Elsie Crouch Jim Mountjoy Ruth McCullum Robert Crawford Robert Cardinale Joan Eliel Pat Juergens Jean Axe and Lloyd Dougherty. Proceeds benefit the Dillon Girl Scout organization. The play follows Mrs Savage a widow who after inheriting 10 million plans to fund charity while her stepschildren fear the fortune and plot to commit her to The Cloisters.
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John Patrick
Western Montana College
Joseph Ryburn
Dorothy Dyka
Emma Nygren
Edward Swetish
Elsie Crouch
Jim Mountjoy
Ruth McCullum
Robert Crawford
Robert Cardinale
Joan Eliel
Pat Juergens
Jean Axe
Lloyd Dougherty
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dillon Girl Scout Organization
Savage
Mrs. Savage
Overseas Mailing Deadline Passes for All Packages
The deadline for overseas Christmas parcels is Nov 15 for regular parcel post. Air mail parcels must be mailed before Nov 25 to meet Christmas delivery. Air parcels limited to two pounds and 30 inches total length and girth. Perishables and many items are not mailable. The Dillon postmaster cautions on regulations and offers guidance.
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Harry Andrus
Dillon
Regular Parcel Post
Air Mail Parcel Post
Air Parcel Post
Real Estate Tax First Half Due November 30
Real estate tax payments are due by November 30. Delinquent accounts incur penalties and interest. Payments should be made at the county treasurer's office.
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Boyd Quick
Beaverhead
Treasu
Annual TB Seal Campaign Starts Nationwide Drive
The National Tuberculosis Society launches its annual Christmas seal fundraiser starting Nov 17 nationwide. Beaverhead county chairwoman Mrs. C. E. Blinn urges residents to support the anti tuberculosis effort, with seals mailed to most county residents and options to contribute by contacting her in Dillon or writing to Box 154.
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National Tuberculosis Society
C. E. Blinn
Beaverhead
Thermanent
Dillon
Dillon Jaycee Carnival Set for Friday and Saturday
The Dillon junior chamber of commerce announces its second annual carnival at city hall with events starting at 8 p m Friday and Saturday. Proceeds fund Jaycee activities including kids fish derby and park development. Attractions include two fish ponds, a baseball throw, a dart throw, turkey paddles, a rocket skateboard, and door prizes. Prizes feature watches, electric appliances, and other items.
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Dillon Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Fire destroys Stefonic hay stack near Dillon
Fire department responded to a blaze early Tuesday destroying a large stack of hay of undetermined origin. About 75 to 100 tons were consumed. A similar, heavier loss fire occurred at the same Stefonic site about a year ago.
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Pete Stefonic
Dillon
Dillon Fire Department
Oer
Stefanic Synoh
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