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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1947
Page
6
Harry Anderson of Dillon Feed and Seed consigned a carload of winter wheat to Pocatello. The No 1 dark 60 pound wheat from Big Bend Land Co farm north of the city carries 12.35 percent protein. This is the season's first lift from the local elevator, with more shipments to follow.
A large black dog attacked a flock of sheep on Howard Kent’s field just north of the city last Saturday evening. Kent wounded the marauder in the lower jaw with a rifle, and the dog was killed the next day by police with the owner’s permission.
Mr and Mrs Roderick Sinclair of Dillon welcome a daughter born Sunday at Barrett hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Burgess also announce a daughter born Monday at Barrett hospital.
R. E. Foster of Rexburg Idaho traveled to Dillon on business last week, visiting local outlets and meeting with area contacts.
Mayor Edgar Williams of Dillon proclaims Fire Prevention Week starting October 5 1947. He urges city agencies schools and residents to boost fire safety awareness and instruct children to inspect homes and businesses for fire hazards.
Fire Chief C. T. Vandegri ft urges citizens to practice careful fire safety. He notes that half a billion dollars in property and thousands of lives are lost annually to fires and stresses preventive measures and public awareness during National Fire Prevention Week Oct 5 to 11.
Firemen were called to the U P coal chutes in SanUey shortly before noon for a smouldering coal dust fire believed to be caused by spontaneous combustion. The blaze was quenched, flared up again, and required a second trip. No major damage occurred to the concrete and steel structure.
The Assembly of God Church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. Sunday evening service at 8 p.m. and a prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Local religious services presented in concise notice.
Brundage of the Eagle squad posted a high single game of 235 and a series total of 618 helping his team to a 2660 for the series in the Commercial league bowling results. The Tash Ranchers claimed the high series in Tuesday night action. Next week’s schedule lists Bay’s Butchers, Warners, Lou’s Flowers, Creamery, Eliel’s, Bond’s, Roberts Market, Men’s Store, Gosman’s and Winn’s among others.
Mrs Celia Montgomery leaves her summer home at Horn Springs and relocates to an apartment in the Phillips block as winter arrives.
Mr and Mrs Frank Bjornie of Grant and other residents including Eli Peterson from Madison county, Claude Butts from Twin Bridges, and Mrs Hovey Cantrell from Dell visited Dillon for business last week. Dr H H Scarborough optometrist from Salt Lake City will be at Andrus Hotel October 17 18 to examine eyes and fit glasses. George Andersen son of Mr and Mrs Harry Andersen recently left for Seattle to enroll at the University of Washington.
Rev Fr Timothy Clifford announces Sunday masses at St Rose Church with 8 am and 10 am in Lima 10 30 am first Sunday Grant 10 30 am second Sunday Melrose 9 am third Sunday Jackson 9 30 am fourth Sunday parish listings indicate service times across the area.
Butte, UP report: the new pre marriage blood test law has triggered a small boom in Silver Bow county as couples travel to Butte for licenses. Last month 82 licenses were issued here, above the usual monthly average of 54, with demand also from nearby Idaho due to lack of local lab facilities.
Frank Tyre spent last week in Billings handling business matters and meetings. He conducted discussions with local contacts and addressed ongoing projects during his stay.
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