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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1947

Page

9

Armstead Home Demonstration Club Wins County Trophy Again

At the county council luncheon in Lyon's Den, the Armstead Home Demonstration Club was named the county’s top club for the second year running. Thirty-five members attended. new officers were installed: Melvin Fournier president, Robert Wright secretary treasurer, William Koeneke vice president.

Armstead County Council Lyon’s den Earl Allen Robert Wright Wise River Melvin Fournier William Koeneke Ike Rife Beaverhead County Bessie MacClelland State Office Armstead Club Gallup

Business visitor Ernest Golay in Big Hole area Thursday

Ernest Golay visited the Big Hole basin on Thursday as a business guest.

Ernest Golay Big Hole Basin

J Ambrose Brown Spends Day in Dillon Visit

J Ambrose Brown spent Thursday in Dillon visiting from his ranch near Grant, engaging with local residents during a brief trip.

J. Ambrose Brown Dillon Grant

Three-Year Prison Term for Glen Salmonson For Forgery

In district court Judge Lyman H. Bennett sentenced Glen Salmonson to three years in the state prison after a guilty plea to forgery from the prior week. Jim Glenn also pled guilty Monday to forgery and received one year. Both were taken to Deer Lodge Tuesday morning by Deputy Burl Stephens. Wilbur Phillips arraignment postponed to Monday, December 1.

Lyman H. Bennett Glen Salmonson Jim Glenn Deer Lodge Burl Stephens Wilbur Phillips

Annual Praise Service Highlights Ellen May Guild

Twenty Centuries of Christian Hymns shaped the Ellen May guild annual praise service at the Presbyterian church. Ralph McFadden directed the organ and choir with Mrs. O. K. Moe as junior director. The program featured hymns solos and congregational singing with offerings for benevolent guild work. The service drew a good congregation.

Ellen May Guild Presbyterian Church Ralph McFadden O. K. Moe

Bulldogs Meet Grizz Lies In First Game

The Bulldogs prepare for their basketball season after securing a conference football scalp. Fans await the team in action again as they chase more honors on the court.

Bulldogs Grizzlies

Roy Marriage Recall S Mrs Bott in Glendale West History

Mrs Bott recalls Roy marriage memories as Glendale becomes a ghost town and mining declines. Bott, tied to Hecla region fortunes, later farms along Blacktail creek in Dillon supplying local markets. In later years he returns to mining summers with limited success. The widow remains devoted to home and hosting, sharing photos of her old church and Rector Henry Fisher who performed the ceremony.

Glendale Hecla Mr. Bott Blacktail Creek Dillon Henry Fisher

Wisdom man Frank Pendleton visits city on business

Frank Pendleton of Wisdom traveled to the city on business during the latter part of last week. He is associated with local affairs and was seen meeting with several business contacts.

Frank Pendleton Wisdom

Timely views presented by commentator Upton Close

Upton Close, author and radio commentator, spoke at the Dillon Normal college auditorium on world conditions. He argued war with Russia is unlikely now and the Marshall plan is infeasible, predicting Russia or world Communists want it adopted but it would depress the United States. He urged land expansion to Africa and Brazil, asserted no Communist threat at home, and urged broader prosecution of un-American activities. The talk was sponsored by the Foreign Relations club.

Upton Close Dillon Normal College Russia America Europe France Italy Africa Brazil Britain United States The Foreign Relations Club

Students Selected for Achievement at Montana College

Five Normal college students are named for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for 1947 1948. Claribel Houchen James Brockbank Earl Barlow Betty Lou Van Delinder and John Philip Jones are cited for academic achievement service and extra curricular impact.

Claribel Houchen el Cajon Calif James Brockbank Stanford Earl Barlow Browning Betty Lou van Delinder Belgrade John Philip Jones Butte Miss Houchen Campus G.I Chinook Mama Great Falls Montanamal Gargoyles Chanticleer Club Dillett Prndiron W.A.A Kappa Zeta Nu Chanticleers Pres Rush Jorada

Prison Inmates Repair and Prepare Over 7000 Toys

Deer Lodge to Dillon drive seeks motorists with space to transport repaired toys. Thirty two inmates labored since last fall renewing dolls and toys collected by civic groups. Over 1800 toys cleaned and dressed, mechanical and wooden items repainted, ribbons affixed. Visitors welcome. Supplies needed include screws bolts fur ribbon and paint for future drives.

Deer Lodge Dillon Frank Watkins

Navy discharge received by local man Robert Walker

Robert William Walker of this city has received his honorable discharge from the U S Navy. He held the rating of fireman while in service. Dellar Gordon of Armstead at city the latter part of the week.

Robert William Walker U. S. Navy Dellar Gordon Armstead

Sister of Dillon Woman Is Claimed Miss Catherine Shotwell Dies

Navy veteran Miss Catherine Shotwell, sister of Miss Elizabeth Shotwell a former Dillon primary supervisor, died at age 15 in David City Nebraska. She had lived in Dillon two years and had many local friends. The sisters had resided in Eureka Springs Arkansas for five years. Burial followed in Twin Falls Idaho.

Catherine Shotwell Elizabeth Shotwell Navy David City Neb Shotwell Dillon Eureka Springs Ark Twin Falls Idaho

Brenner and Sel Visit Dillon on Horse Prairie Business

Charles Brenner and Jim Sel spent the early part of the week in Dillon on business in the Horse Prairie area, according to local notices.

Charles Brenner Jim Selway Horse Prairie Dillon

Doctor studies in England amid research honors

Dr. Harry Colfer formerly of this city is in England, studying under Prof. E Adrian at Cambridge after receiving a National Research Council award. He was chosen from Mayo Clinic to attend the National Society for Research in Neuropsychiatry meeting in New York and present findings with expenses paid.

Harry F. Colfer England Dillon Friends National Research Council E. Adrian Cambridge University Mayo Clinic National Society For Research In Neuropsychiatry New York City Colfer Oliver Hyssop Harry E. Andrus Farnum B. Schuyler Harry J. Andrus Marquette University Jackson Clinic Madison, Wise

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