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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1950
Page
5
The Dillon Examiner lists subscription prices as one year in county two dollars fifty cents, out of county three dollars, six months in county one dollar fifty cents, outside continental U S four dollars and fifty cents. All subscriptions must be prepaid and none offered for less than six months.
Students at Western Montana College of Education held early term elections. Seniors chose John Malee president, Allen Weeks VP, Cassie Rafferty secretary, Dallas Owens treasurer with sponsor William Pope. Juniors elected John McMahon president, John McGee VP, Rose Mudd secretary treasurer, sponsors Miss Albertson and Mr. McFadden. Sophomores named Cliff Simpson president, Valdean Osteros secretary treasurer, with sponsors Gert Daniels and Bertram Gable. Freshmen campaigns included a political rally with seven presidential nominees. election date pending.
Grace Memorial Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 10 a m with Norman L Ovitt superintendent and morning service at 11 a m led by Pastor Robert N Johnstone. Sermon on Religious Liberty. Choir directed by George Brown with Dorothy Newnes organist. Women's society meets Thursday at 2 p m with Mrs Knox in charge. refreshments by Mrs Erwin and Mrs McAdam. Choir practice Thursday at 7 30 p m. Visitors welcome.
Holy communion at 8 a.m. church school at 9 45 a.m. morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Reception for Western Montana College of Education faculty and Dillon teachers at Guild hall 5 p.m. Choirs meet Thursday 3 45 p.m. junior and 7 30 p.m. senior. An invitation to worship.
The BPA survey for the Hot Springs to Hungry Horse 230,000-volt line nears completion. Crews work near the dam where a new powerhouse substation will be built.
Gov. John W. Bonner calls for help for Montana Indians facing housing hardship and possible loss of life on reservations after a five state survey. He backs exempting irreplaceable teachers from the draft and urges local boards to consider instructors who are indispensable before induction.
The Montana Taxpayers Association urges passage of a constitutional amendment to raise the school district debt limit from 75 973 079 to 126 621 747 and aligns it with a five percent cap of all taxable property. Proponents argued increased enrollment expanded programs and aging facilities justify higher bonding capacity and suggest adjusting assessments to realistic levels.
Montana’s June 1949 vehicle crashes killed 18 people and wounded 127. Total accidents reached 450, up from 326 in the same month last year, with 21 rural deaths and six urban fatalities.
Mary Condon notes federal charter of incorporation for the National Future Farmers of America has been passed by Congress and signed by the President. Montana reports 48 FFA chapters with 1,828 members and a total farming investment of 639,316 dollars as of January 1, 1950. Modern rural homes include bathrooms designed for multiple uses and privacy. plans by E. B. Wilson require 40 cent blueprints.
U S Representative Wesley D'Ewart told Stillwater county Republicans in Columbus Montana that the United States should expect future conflicts of the same nature after the Korean War. He has returned from Washington to begin his campaign for re election in the eastern district and said the U S will win this war.
L. Wendt company of Great Falls will serve as a state agency during the 1951 advertising program. State advertising director Al Erickson announced the state will spend about $25,000 for advertising space in 13 magazines and 35 metropolitan newspapers next year. The remaining half of the $50,000 annual appropriation is used for other types of advertising.
Mr Verne Davis and Mrs Davis from Pocatello Idaho are visiting relatives in town, stopping to catch up with family during their trip.
In Montana District Court Dillon residents Martin C Aahl and Lillian R Aahl sue to quiet title to Lots 11 12 and 13 in Block 8 Poindexter Orr Addition Dillon Beaverhead County subject to a mortgage. The suit targets all unknown heirs and devisees and claims against the property with a default judgment possible if defendants fail to respond within twenty days. The action is dated September 13 1950 and filed by attorneys Collins Burns.
Sunday school at 10 with Mrs Bierrum supervising Mrs Bierrum also leads the day church at 11 with a talk titled New Times New Duties by Dr Sheldon E Davis. On Sunday evening October 15 the Reverend Nelson of Deer Lodge will preach followed by a congregation meeting to select a new minister for the church. All members urged to attend.
Schedule for Lima Community Church lists first and third Sundays at 11 30 a m with Mrs Blackburn and Rev Belle Long at the pulpit. Second Sunday services at 3 p m with Rev Johnstone. Other services at 3 p m led by Rev Alsta Pith Sadar and Rev Ward. Sunday school resumes at 10 30 a m on Sept 3.
St Rose Catholic Church set Sunday masses at 8 00 am and 10 00 am Lima holds 10 30 am on the first Sunday Grant 10 30 am on the second Melrose 10 00 am on the third and fifth Sundays Jackson 9 30 am on the fourth Sunday
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 Wednesday 8 p.m. prayer meeting.
The Commissioner of State Lands and Investments announces a public auction on October 13 1950 at 3:00 PM in Dillon for described Beaverhead County lands. Terms require 10 percent down, balance in 33 annual installments at 5 percent interest, with mineral rights reserved to the State and liens on crops to cover payments.
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