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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1940

Page

2

Melrose Notes Rally to War Efforts and Local News

Melrose residents and visitors reported in from Butte, Dillon, and nearby areas with updates on travel, shopping, and war news. Harold Ramsay and Joe Hansen left for an Oregon Trail trek but were detained in Pocatello after a four day search. Red Cross drives proceed with local volunteers led by Mrs. Otto Boetticher.

Oregon Trail Harold Ramsay Ramsay Butte Joe Hansen Ontario Ore Ben Hansen Hansen Pocatello Idaho State Highway Patrol Sylvia Tatt Claude Dodgson George Huber Wise River Mr. Huber Sam Friend Lacey Creek Ing Melrose Lee Stohr Leanna Kenneth Maclivor Allan Kenneth John MacIvor N. E. Lortz George Eighorn Sabina Eighorn Chas. Remy Anne Fraser Divide Lindlief Ranch Dillon F. E. Barker Barbara Lars Kalsta Lavon Dale Freel Joe Longley Longley Freel Canyon Creek Frank Gordon Butte High School Katharin Harvey Katharin William K. Harvey Butte High America Otto Boetticher Earl Bateman Great Britain Alberta Canada George Bateman Glendale England Aline Stone Eugene Molleur Donald Demmons Arlene Stine John. Keene Jerry and Jeannette Elwyn Dunstan Dean Maclaughlin Lee Sims Leslie Trueman Hazel Marguerite la Marche Billy Harvey Paul Hoffman Highland Mine Moose Creek James LaMarche Bill Buyan Donald Smith Feeley Garrison Ranch Big Hole Charles Rosetti Garrison Sherman Dodgson Roy Evans Frank Bayan Farmers’ Union Buyan

Social Roundup in Dillon Area Highlights Visits and Events

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shepherd dined with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lapham Jr. in Dillon. Shoppers from Butte and travelers like Charles Johnson of Anaconda are noted. Thanksgiving services led by Rev. W. H. Bessire of Missoula drew praise. Royal Neighbors flowers accented the service. Local residents, Camp RN A members, and neighbors hosted gatherings at homes and ranches around Dillon.

Jack Shepherd H. C. Lapham, Jr M. C. Jackson Allen Dansie Little Susanne Butte Charles Johnson Anaconda Jackson Showe Wm. Showe Enterprise Camp R.N.A Hill Husted W. H. Bessire Missoula Bessire Dillon G. L. Routledge O. T. Vandegrift Howard Lloyd Robert Sneed John Krause Wacley Ranch Tom Deal Mr. George of J. M. Neidt Tom Clemon John Neidt Wisdom Sanford Shepherd

Beaverhead county high observes art week in Dillon

Students at Beaverhead county high school observe art week with posters murals and models displayed in downtown Dillon store windows. Exhibits prepared under Miss Margaret Hollensteiner and George Nightingale of the college faculty. Mr and Mrs F L Hirschey of Jackson shopped in Dillon Thursday.

Beaverhead County High School Margaret Hollensteiner George Nightengale F. L. Hirschey of Jackson Dillon

Melrose Birthday Party and Local News Highlights

Little Arlene Stine celebrated her fifth birthday Tuesday at grandmother Mrs. Aline Stone’s home with games and light refreshments. Many Melrose residents were noted for visits, travels, social events, and a turkey shoot. A REA power outage delayed classes as an electric stove, radios, and pumps caused a local strike and the town questioned civic choices.

Arlene Stine Aline Stone Arlene Arlen Swoford Mary Glennon Reichle Melrose Ralph MacGinnis Los Angeles John Macliver Butte Harold Nance John Trueman Wise River Gladys Carr Melrose School Hew Dillon Ethel Orso Phyllis Haag Violet McCauley Bridge Club George Huber Pat Smith Velma Evans Lulu Lively Clifford Reid Leonard Lively Frank Hoffman Tom Connor Lawrence Gerrety Anaconda Anne Fink Hazel Marguerite d’ LaMarche REA

Wise River social notes recount visits and events

Harold Martin visited Dillon. Wise River locals and guests attended meetings in Butte and hunts, with numerous calls on ranches and homes. The week featured card parties, gatherings, and travel to Butte Anaconda Missoula and Fishtrap with multiple visits to the Husted ranch and Paddock home.

Harold Martin Dillon Verne Stanchfield Frank Husted Bill Dodgson Tom Dan Pendergast Butte Jake Neidt Wisdom Husted Husted Ranch Paul Paddock Tom Pendergast Mr. Peck Florence Job Harve Stanchfield Katherine Keenan Jesse Tope Walter Gnose Ralph Potts Anaconda Pendergast Gilbert Flathead William Frowen William Tiddy Lew -Peck Wise River Woman's Club J. M. Patterson Wise River Dewey Walter Goose Lew Peck Leslie Jones Howard Bergen Bob Stanchfield Bill Carter Bob Hansen Sharon Lea Fishtrap Wallace Christenson Ned Paddock Anaconda High School Jack Marsh Don Jones Paddock Wilikis Helena Ben Mallon Frank Dodgson Lorrayne Jim O’connell Byron Jennings Incraim Spokane Dodgson Joe Samals

Wisdom Forms New 4 H Club in Town

A new 4 H club was organized in Wisdom with nine members. Miss Lois Crichton leads the group and Mrs. Edward Glas sey assists. The year plans include First year foods and Breakfasts with officers Betty Lou Glassey president Martha Schonenberger vice president Frances Helming secretary Jo Ann Francis news reporter June Hixson recreation leader. Members include Wanda Glassey Olga Schonenberger and Billie Lawrence.

Wisdom Lois Crichton Edward Glassey Betty Lou Glassey Martha Schonenberger Frances Helming Jo Ann Francis June Hixson Wanda Glassey Olga Schonenberger Billie Lawrence

Elks Drum Corps Plans Weekly Monday Practice

The Elks drum and bugle corps met Monday evening and arranged to gather weekly on Mondays for practice. They also drew up preliminary plans to sponsor a dance in the near future.

Elks

Armistice and political musings mix in wartime satire

A satirical column riffs on Armistice two dates political censorship and diplomatic ironies. It jokes about August schedules French leaders de Gaulle Petain Laval and a Chinese Peiping paper noting editor beheadings and press freedom costs.

Peiping Gazette Byron

Gems for Your Scrapbook

A collection of quotations on friendship from Frank Crane Lord Chesterfield Mary Baker Eddy Emerson Seneca and Proverbs 18 24. The verses explore trust growth mutual merit and the depth of true companionship.

Lord Chesterfield

Help Wanted in Beaverhead and Madison Counties

Reliable man wanted to call on farmers in Beaverhead and Madison counties. No experience or capital required. Write McNess Co. Dept. S Freeport Ill. 18-11 Notice: on and after this date I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by anyone other than myself Ambrose F Henneberry.

Beaverhead Madison McNess CO Dept. S Freeport Ill Monnday Ambrose F. Henneberry

Lima Notes and Local Social Thens and Travel

Lima notes report multiple family visits by car to Idaho Falls Dillon Butte and Spokane. Marital ceremony of Lloyd Foster and Marie Cronin with Father Clifford officiating at the Parish house and reception among Lima High School graduates. VFW banquet at White cafe with state commander presence and post honors.

J. W. Forsythe Idaho Falls A. L. Say Bruce Thompson Bill Morden Dillon Max Merrill L. W. McCudley Kathleen Norene Butte Bey Keane Spokane Wash Earl Keane Lloyd M. Foster R. H. Foster Marie Cronin A. L. Cronin Clifford Lima High School Salt Lake City Foster Betty Jean McCaslin John Price Evelyn Wemple Howard Patterson Ruth Hawkley Leo Cronin Lloyd Foster Mary Thurman Royal Mediam Clay Kirkland Tom Cantrell Phillip Lyons St. James Hospital V.F.W White Cafe Barrows Great Falls Watters Missoula Camas Nelson Doc Franks

Court orders sale of real estate in Knabe estate case

In Beaverhead County Montana the Fifth Judicial District Court orders all interested parties to appear on November 29 1940 at ten in the forenoon in Dillon to show cause why the administrator Frank C McFadden should not be granted an order to sell the real estate of Philip Knabe for the estate needs. The order requires publication in the Dillon Examiner for two weeks. Henry G Rodgers. Dated November 6 1940. 16-31. Notice to creditors Ida E Morse estate executor Fred R Chapman provides ten months to present claims and vouchers, with first publication November 13 1940, Dillon Examiner. 17-41.

District Court Fifth Judicial District State of Montana Beaverhead Philip Knabe Frank C. McFadden Dillon Dillon Examiner Beaverhead County Henry G. Rodgers Ida E. Morse Gilbert & Gilbert Idaho St Dillah Fred R. Chapman

Armstead Newslet: School Events and Local Happenings

The Armstead community plans a painting project on the Hildreth home weather permitting and a Nov 23 dance at the Armstead schoolhouse with a basket supper auction. Eva Stocker is sidelined by an operation, Mrs. Berg substitutes, and local gatherings include Pinochle night, a birthday tribute, and a Thanksgiving program for students. The Red Cross roll call opens with Iola Robinson in charge and Christmas seals to follow after Thanksgiving under Cushman.

Bob Hildreth Armstead Frisco Baker Eva Stocker Grant Joel Berg Dellar Gordon Parker Scott Jesse Brown B. J. McMenomey Sherman Koontz Floyd Ward Ronnie Joan Marcia Whitehall William Knuckley Cardwell W. P. Scott Ike Rife, Jr Alvin Owen Marcus Rand Spokane Parke Scott Red Cross Iola Robinson Cushman

Kensal Smith-Hughes Instructor Visits Local Family

Martin Eriksen, a Smith-Hughes instructor from Kensal North Dakota, visits the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Pewe. Eriksen is described as a brother of Mrs. Pewe.

Martin Eriksen Smith-Hughes Kensal, N. D Ernie Pewe Mr. Eriksen Pewe

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