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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1940

Page

4

Local Girls Demonstrate Block Printing in Montana 4-H

Anna Hansen and Janet Peterson of Mountain View 4-H in Dell showed block printing for Christmas cards in the Montana Farmer. Hansen joined in 1933, Peterson five years ago, and their North Montana State Fair demo at Great Falls marked Beaverhead county’s first such team. Leaders are Mrs. Dowling and Mrs. Martinell.

Anna Hansen Janet Peterson Mountain View Dell Montana Farmer Miss Hansen Beaverhead County Miss Peterson Montana Great Falls

Red Cross Memberships Offered at Banks

Red Cross roll call booths are discontinued at the post office and other town locations. Dillon banks will accept memberships from residents who have not yet obtained their membership cards and buttons.

RED Cross Dillon Banks

Sunday Services at First Lutheran Church

Leonard Thompson, pastor, leads Sunday activities on November 24 with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and divine services at 11 a m. Sermon theme is Jesus Only.

Leonard Thompson Jesus

Mrs Cosgrove Visits Bakers and Dillon Kin

Mrs. John Cosgrove of Pocatello is visiting the homes of her brothers Albert and George Baker and other Dillon relatives.

John Cosgrove Pocatello Albert and George Baker Dillon

Vida Ann Flanders Christened At St Rose

The baby Vida Ann Flanders daughter of Mr and Mrs Lorin Flanders was baptized Sunday at St Rose Catholic Church by Father F X Lechner. Godparents were Evelyn Platt and Matt Platt Jr. Relatives from Dillon and Butte attended a dinner at the Platt ranch north of Dillon afterwards.

Lorin Flanders St. Rose’s Catholic Church F. X. Lechner Vida Ann Evelyn Platt Matt Platt Dillon Butte Matt Platt, Jr

Local visitor entries note Westinghouse rep Frank Paul

Frank Paul a Westinghouse representative is a business visitor here today. Mrs. William Sweeney has returned from Salt Lake City and is visiting en route to her home in Dell.

Frank Paul Westinghouse William Sweeney Salt Lake City Dell

Mr and Mrs Roger Sweeney Visit Sheep Creek Basin

Mr and Mrs Roger Sweeney are listed as visitors at Sheep Creek Basin in a brief society item noting their presence and activities in the area.

Roger Sweeney Sheep Creek Basin

Dillon Elks dance and local events at Twin Bridges

Virginia City lodge Elks sponsored a Saturday dance at Twin Bridges. attendance included Dillon Elks. Beaverhead turkey growers met near Armstead to discuss marketing and processing methods with Harriet Cushman from Montana State College leading the discussion. Eugene Bond visited Butte. Dillon camera enthusiasts demonstrated photography to Twin Bridges Rotary. The Dillon trio included Dr. R. D. Curry, Lambert Eliel, and Ed Olson.

Virginia City Lodge B. P. O. Elks Twin Bridges Dillon Elks Don Beaverhead County Gordon Ranch Armstead Harriett Cushman Extension Service Montana State College Eugene Bond Butte Dillon Twin Bridges Rotary Club R. D. Curry Lambert Eliel Ed Olson Royal Arch Masons Virginia City Order of the Queens of the Temb Frank Cox Frank Fidler Melrose Jake McNaine Big Hole Basin John Halligan Lima Barrett Hospital Bob Cole Bob Sacramento Jess Cox H. M. Brundage State Funeral Directors Association Anaconda S. Roberts Grant Paul Watzig Dorothy Gelhaus Alamosa Cole Joe Roe Red Rock George Baker South Washington Street Evelyn Meine Spokane Gebhardt Fassler

County Commissioners Set November Meetings and Actions

The board completed the Nov 5 general election canvass and sent the abstract to Helena. Laura Truax of Lima bid the top amount for townsite lots, and the county ordered conveyance. A resolution funded emergency relief warrants up to 20000 to ensure WPA road work proceeds, starting the January session. Reports from county farm and high school were approved and filed.

Helena Montana Laura Truax Lima Mont County Farm

Uncle Ed Sez and Other Daily Quips

A humor column notes odd phrases and light gossip from Uncle Ed. It cites a Peoria fire story about a woman burning her house to remove a troublesome renter and mocks cigarette ads promoting slower burning. Also mentions Stanton cinema giveaways for fifth columnists and a cosmetologists’ convention joke with a secretary named Tinker.

Peoria Ill Stanton Neb United Association of Cosmetologists Tinker

Fourth Estate Conclave Draws Local High School Delegates

Local students attend the fourth estate conclave on advertising topics. Dillon delegates include Stan Bradley Guy Combes Fred Chapman Evelyn Gregg George Bowring John Burwell Clyde Casterline Ray Conger Pat Curry Grace Knox Boyd Koenig Don Smith Pat Stamm Edward Swetish Jean Tash Tom Welborn June Willey Suzanne Wolf Mary Boomer John Bowring Dave Curry Eileen Grimes Dorothy Davis Lois Hazelbaker Bob Johnson Jack Kearns Mary Ann Luebben Harold Patrick Florence Rice Isabel Ross Anna Jeanne Lockness Gilda Talent Donna Trolinger Barlene Shaver Irma Jackson Joe Bergeson escorted by Miss Fay Kirkpatrick and several Mrs. attendees. The 1941 press meeting will convene at Deer Lodge two years after the district's first high school conference in Dillon.

Dillon Stan Bradley Guy Combes Fred Chapman Evelyn Gregg George Bowring John Burwell Clyde Casterline Ray Conger Pat Curry Grace Knox Boyd Koenig Don Smith Pat Stamm Edward Swetish Jean Tash Tom Welborn June Willey Suzanne Wolf Mary Boomer John Bowring Dave Curry Eileen Grimes Dorothy Davis Lois Hazelbaker Bob Johnson Jack Kearns Mary Ann Luebben Harold Patrick Florence Rice Isabel Ross Anna Jeanne Lockness Gilda Talent Donna Trolinger Barlene Shaver Irma Jackson Joe Bergeson Fay Kirkpatrick T. A. Bradley R. D. Curry W. D. Ross Ottilie Brauer M. B. Hollenstein

Mortals and Immortals in Christian Science Lesson

The Sunday lesson in Christian Science churches focused on Mortals and Immortals. Golden text promises life eternal to those who love not their life in this world. Citations include Galatians 5 and Eddy's Science and Health on eternal Truth and life.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Morning Worship at Paris First Presbyterian Church

Paris First Presbyterian Church led by Minister Paris E Wells D D hosts morning worship at 11:00 with a sermon titled My Cup Runneth Over. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7:30 and the junior choir rehearses Thursday at 4:00 p.m.

Paris E. Wells D.D

Six Anaconda People Escape Injury In Car Crash

A car driven by Bill Uniti with five passengers overturned near Dell on Monday night. Icy roads likely caused the wreck and the vehicle was towed to town by the Davis Motor Company wrecker. All six occupants escaped injury.

Bill Uniti Dell Davis Motor Company

Tuberculosis Seals Go On Sale November 23

The Beaverhead county Christmas seal campaign begins under Chairman T. Lee McCracken with associates A. F. Waldorf Justin Brundage and others. Tests at the Normal college found 10 positive cases among unaware students and six could not afford X rays, covered by the county tuberculosis association.

Normal College County Tuberculosis Association Margaret Holloran Beaverhead County T. Lee McCracken A. F. Waldorf Justin Brundage Ethel Anderson H. M. Brundage T. E. Gilbert

Robert Gregg Leaves for Alliance Neb for Father’s Death

Robert Gregg departed Wednesday morning for Alliance Nebraska after being summoned by his father’s death.

Robert. Gregg Alliance, Neb

Pioneer Group Holds Annual Banquet in Dillon

About fifty people attended the Beaverhead county Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers banquet at the St James guild hall. Lester Loble of Helena spoke, with Byron Nay and W R Allen also presenting remarks. The group endorsed a Bannack preservation campaign and a Dillon museum project.

Beaverhead County Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers St. James Bannack Montana Dillon Byron Nay A. H. French Phil McGovern Michael Henneberry Paul Stahl, Jr Jean Bishop John Orr Francis Tonrey Don Julson

School Friend Party Hosts 25 Guests Saturday

Jerry Gilles entertained a group of her school friends Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. About 25 guests were present to enjoy the games and refreshments.

Roy Webster Jerry Gilles

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First Lutheran Church Frances Carr Margaret Sweeney William Polich Miss Carr Maxine Wiant Ernestine Stahle Marjorie Martin Hazel Stinson Alma Pyatt Lucile McGuire Isabelle Bay Clubs and Lodges Riverside Club Harry Tash Elza Smith P.T.A Dillon Parent- Teacher Association O. T. Vandegrift James ‘McCullum Conrad O. Orr Claudia Fust Phyllis Davis Erma Lou Warner Judy Chapman Betty Blythe Stephan Bonnie Jackson Betty Lou Christensen Marion Wiant Evelyn Davis Marjorie Hamer the Normal College Ture Miss Hellman Margaret Banks Jean Stamm Binnie Bourquin Virginia Spegar Shirley Ross Shirley Beck Lucille Devaney Marie Nelson Shirley Erickson Charles Price John Troupe Price The Baptist Church Lew Tritt Sylvia Davison India Better Homes Club Frank Hoffman Dillon Better Homes Club W. E. Lloyd W. R. Gordon Bridge Club Entre Nous Club Walter Stamm Alvin Jones Ralph McFadden Lutheran Ladies Aid Chris Bay Carl Anderson Erwin Christensen Neform L.D.S Latter Day Saints Relief Society Ada Dieterle Ethel Casterline Lena Casper Rebekah Lodge Catherine Murphy Nellie Lanner Wilma Holloran Hazel Conger Ruth Dart General Electric Appliances Armstrong Portable Ironers Maytag Shop Dillon, Montana Hartwig Bing Crosby Mary Martin Technicolor Don Ameche Betty Grable Uncle ED First Presbyterian Church Pioneer Group FOX Theatre Wurte Standard of Excellence Herman Shumlin Tallulah , Bankhead Little Foxes Lillian Hellman Frank Conroy Turkey Tom & Jerries Reno Bar & Cafe First National Bank Northwest Bancorporation
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