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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1941

Page

8

Snow removal discussion on Armstead-Salmon road

Beaverhead Silver Bow and Ida ho groups met with the state highway department in Helena to plan winter maintenance on the Horse Prairie section. A joint Beaverhead Silver Bow effort will operate needed equipment though the state cannot assume patrol duties.

Armstead-Salmon Road Beaverhead Silver Bow Idaho State Highway Department Helena Butte Chamber of Commerce and Co. Com Archie Henneberry J. L. Mayland Dillon Chamber Horse Prairie Mayland Chamber of Commerce Butte Montana Armstead-Salmon State Highway Commission

Jones Clings to Perch as Mates Tie in Rifle Club

Mel Jones dominated the weekly rifle club shoot at the high school leading with 276x300. Teammates Sassman Buckingham and Fox tied for second with 269 as Junior Rifle members and Girls' Rifle club results followed with scores led by Tommy Ross 94 and June Pendleton 89x100 respectively.

Jones Mel Jones Sassman Buckingham Fox Tommy Ross C. Davis J. Bowring L. Holloran B. McMannis D. Pettit T. Nelson P. Lacry H. Patrick R. Conger June Pendleton Betty Barry Hilda Long Marilyn Routledge Chickie Ross Pat Stamm Viola Nissen Sarah Spence Ethel Anderson Jean Stamm Marcheta McMenemey Betty Lou Christensen OH S E. Burrell Ceevere S. Langdorf K. Fox

The Best in Job Work at the Examiner Printing Co.

Examiner Printing Co offers top quality job printing with precision and speed. Services include booklets posters handbills and sample proofing to ensure accurate reproduction for local businesses and organizations.

The Examiner Printing Co

Social notes from Dillon and surrounding towns weekly

Dillon area residents and visitors are listed: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rees spend time in Salt Lake City. Miss Jean Ballard visits Deer Lodge with Mrs. Waldo Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gregg in Bozeman. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Curry in Butte. Charles Perry Jr. visiting from Boulder. Mrs. Keith Boetticher from Jackson. Otto Gosman of Lima visits son George. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Armitage of Wisdom shop in Dillon. Gebhart Fassler on business from Melrose. Rev. J. T. Hall and Mrs. Hall from DuBois Idaho visit the Neills. Neill presents painting titled The Mission. Lilburn Tait of Melrose shops in Dillon. Mrs. Louie Hansen in Dillon. Mrs. Parke Scott and Mrs. Taylor Bradley with Mrs. Marcus Rand of Armstead visit Dillon. Misses Jule and Julia Poe and Mrs. Joe Birrer of Dell shop in town. Stanley Wynne in town from Associated Placer in China Town. J. D. Lucy and family from Powers Lake North Dakota en route to Seattle and California to visit relatives.

Jean Ballard Deer Lodge Waldo Martin Ruby Rogness Robert Gregg Bozeman R. D. Curry Butte Charles Perry, Jr Dillon Boulder Keith Boetticher Jackson Otto Gosman Lima George Herman Armitage Wisdom Gebhart Fassler Melrose J. T. Hall Hall DuBois Idaho Floyd Neill California Lilburn Tait Louie Hansen Parke Scott Taylor Bradley Marcus Rand Armstead Jule and Julia Poe Joe Birrer Dell Stanley Wynne Chinatown J. D. Lucy Powers Lake N. D Inlaw W. D. Lucy Seattle

Gems for Your Scrapbook

Cultivating happiness rests on virtue and truth as its base. Daily small advantages shape felicity more than rare fortune. The path to grace requires facing foes like envy and covetousness and overcoming them. The fruit of the Spirit includes love joy peace and gentleness.

Coleridge Mary Baker Eddy

Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps Promote Patriotism

The article explains a simple way to show gratitude for being American through buying Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps. Stores focus on 10 cent and 25 cent stamps to engage more customers, with 50 cent, $1, and $5 stamps also available. Stamps and bonds can be bought at post offices, banks, savings and loan associations, or by writing to the Treasurer in Washington.

Defense Defense Savings Savings and Loan Association United States Washington, D. C

First Sucker Conger Liked by Butte Fans

Ray Conger son of Mr and Mrs Emil Conger of Dillon impressed Butte baseball fans last summer playing first base for Parkway in the City Baseball league He is one of eight lettermen on the Dillon high school basketball team this year He also starred for the Beaver football team this fall and comes from a line of Dillon fans who recall his father as a local favorite.

Ray Conger Emil Conger Dillon Butte Montana Parkway Club Conger Beaver

Christian Science lesson sermon on Soul and Body

The article notes that on Sunday November 23 Christian Science Churches read a lesson sermon on Soul and Body. The golden text from Psalms 86 4 asks to lift up the soul to the Lord. It includes 2 Corinthians 5 6 8 and passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy urging relinquishment of material mind and embracing one Mind.

Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Paul

Two Marriages Certified by County Clerk

Monday two marriage licenses were issued by Clerk of Court Norman Giles. C. H. McLain and Helen Gerkler of Butte were married by Justice of the Peace George M. Melton. Forrest Knott of Camp Han, California, and Arlene Larson of Great Falls wed at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. Calvin J. Logan officiating.

Norman Giles C. H. McLain Helen Gerkler Butte George M. Melton Forrest Knott Camp Hann Calif Arlene Larson Great Falls Presbyterian Calvin J. Logan

Dillon Shriners Attend Bagdad Fall Ceremonial

Dillon Shriners from Bagdad temple in Dillon attended the Thanksgiving ceremonial at the Masonic temple in Butte. Popentate Robert George Baxter Bozeman led the event with divan and band members. A novices class was initiated, with sections in the red room and Temple ballroom, followed by entertainment and a Meaderville dinner for visiting nobles’ wives. Beaverhead Nobles and wives from Lima Armstead Dil lon and elsewhere attended.

Dillon Bagdad Masonic Temple Butte Meaderville Beaverhead County Chris Peterson Charles Calvert Lima Carl Hansen Armstead W. G. Squires Tom Jones T. E. Luebben Bert Megquier Gus Schroeder Charles Price I. V. Vinsel R. D. Curry Herman Peterson Paul Temple

Former Residents Lose Infant Daughter in Washington

Eileen Marie Ritschel, three weeks old, died Saturday November 15 in Granger Washington. She was the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Ritschel formerly of Dillon and the family attended the funeral on November 17 in Granger. Mrs Ritschel was formerly Billie Rogers of Dillon. Friends in Dillon were saddened by the bereavement.

Eileen Marie Ritschel Joe Ritschel Dillon Granger Wash Ritschels

Thanksgiving themed play by Bagley juveniles

The Bagley school auditorium will host a joint authored play The Story of Thanksgiving on Wednesday at 3 00 pm with Ruth Eklund in charge of music. Cast includes Pilgrims Indians Gleaners Pioneers and fairies with multiple students in roles and a choir from the cast. College students Don Wheat and Elizabeth Knowlton assisted.

Bagley School Ruth Eklund George Nightingale Ida Casper Mae Belle Paddock Peggy Smith Jean Hillstead Pilgrims Patsy Boomer Verla Bowring Fay Burrell Janet Curry Marcia Warner Betty Jean Davidson Barbara Fay Winbel McMannis Ramona Simon Dorothy Jean Davis Wanda Fitzsimmons Verda Howard Carl Nelson Betty Nelson Lois Lacry Dorothy Tyre Rosalie van Hoose Betty Webster Frances Fox Gerry Gillies Leah Johnson Alfreda Paddock Margaret Deutsch Verna Marie Davis Ruth Roberts Margie Hansen Doris Johnson Melissa Minger Don Wheat Elizabeth Knowlton

Shakespeare Club To Sell TB Seals In Dillon

The Shakespeare club will run the tuberculosis Christmas seal sale in Dillon again this year. Seals will first appear locally when merchants mail statements on December 1. A committee led by Mrs. Lee R. Light includes Mrs. T. Lee McCracken Miss Evelyn Rimel and others.

Dillon Shakespeare Club Lee R. Light T. Lee McCracken Evelyn Rimel A. F. Waldorf G. L. Routledge J. E. Selway Justin Brundage

District Deputy Visits Elks Lodge Event Night

District Deputy visits Elks Lodge with L A Gregory's cowboy dance troupe and orchestra. Dancing at 9 o'clock with Mrs Marguerite Schwab at the piano. Entertainment begins at 10 with refreshments and hot turkey. Elks members and ladies only invited.

Faust L. A. Gregory Marguerite Schwab Elks

Winners Named in Winn s Sportsmen Contest

E R Hilger of Dillon tops the biggest fish category and Tom Clemon of Jackson leads huntsmen in the spring Winn s contests. Hilger nets 8 pound Rainbow for first prize while C A Hall takes second with a 6 pound Rainbow. Richard Evans claims third with a 434 pound Rainbow. Clemon wins a sleeping bag for a 258 pound buck, with Wayne Stocks 240 pounds as runner up. Dale Pierce earns third with a 232 pound buck. Other entries above 200 pounds include Walter Shaffner 229, S W Hancock 220, Clarence Crane 208, and C W Fairbank 200.

Winn’s E. R. Hilger Dillon Tom Clemon Jackson Hilger C. A. Hall U.S Richard Evans Beaverhead River Clemon Wayne Stocks Dale Pierce Walter Shaffner S. W. Hancock Clarence Crane C. W. Fairbank

Bulldogs Plan 10 Day College Team Trip Schedule

College of Education Ellensburg and Lewiston Idaho host Stan Morris era Montana State squads. The 12 man Bulldog roster features seven lettermen and five newcomers led by Aitken Burgess Good Kipp and others. Home games include Northwest Welders College of Education Rexburg Ricks Montana Mines Eastern Montana Northern Montana Carroll and Billings Poly with all conference games at 8 p.m. unless noted.

Thal College of Education Ellensburg State Normal School Lewiston Idaho Whitman University of Montana Bulldogs College of Puget Sound Tacoma Montana Fort Lewis Straugh Dave Aitken Glasgow George Aitken John Burgess Dillon Ernest Good Wyman Dupuis Manhattan Edgar Schultz Fort Benton James Kipp Browning Harry Farrington Bob Thill Bud Bob Deegan Big Timber Wally Morger Bulldog William Straugh Northwest Welders Butté College of Education Great Falls Ricks College Rexburg Montana Mines Butte Missoula Eastern Montana Billings Northern Montana Havre Billings Poly Carroll College Helena

Red Cross reorganizes county welfare efforts head by Lee R Light

Lee R Light again leads the Red Cross effort to coordinate social service programs across clubs churches and organizations. The council will survey needs and direct associated groups to high impact projects. M J Nally from the American Red Cross attended the meeting and a drive showed 1125 memberships with potential for 300 more outside districts.

M. J. Nally American Red Cross Red Cross Drive Edwin R. Buck Dillon Dillon Banks Montana Power

Reduction of soap ration and air tax quips

A satirical note mocks wartime soap cuts in Italy and the notion of air being untaxed, while lampooning magazines exposing Germany, Russia, and Italy. It cites a retired six day bicycle racer who quit the sport, claiming it failed to get him anywhere.

Italy Germany Russia

First Aid and Water Safety Classes Planned at College

National Red Cross representative Mr. Ross who once coached at the high school says advanced courses will be conducted in the spring. Either he or Don Hamilton will oversee the programs at the college.

Ross National Red Cross Don Hamilton

Badly Hurt in Auto Wreck in Washington

Myron Pulliam formerly of Dillon was badly injured in an automobile crash at Chelan Washington on November 17. His wife Helen Rogers Pulliam will be remembered here. Details of the accident are unavailable.

Chelan Wash Myron Pulliam Dillon

Republican Club Women Discuss Government

Beaverhead County Republican clubwomen met in the county courthouse courtroom at 2:30 last Friday afternoon. A panel including Mrs. C. J. Horeen, Mrs. O. K. Moe, Mrs. Lee R. Light, Mrs. Richard Evans and Mrs. Earl Opp led the first discussion on the war department and the status of the army and navy followed by a general discussion.

Beaverhead County Republican War Department Army and Navy C. J. Horren O. K. Moe Lee R. Light Richard Evans Earl Opp

Barrett Hospital births and a hospital release

At Barrett Hospital Barn on Tuesday November 25 a baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Balbi of Dillon. A girl was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Henry Gravely of Dell. Mrs Charles Johnson and her baby daughter were released from the hospital and returned home.

Barrett Hospital Frank Balbi Dillon Henry Gravely Dell Charles Johnson

Dillon Center Skating Rink Opens in Town Center

The article notes a new first class skating rink in the center of Dillon, replacing a former Husky service station location. A warming house and multiple windows define the setup, making it easily reachable for both kids and adults this season.

Dillon Husky

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