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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1949

Page

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Bulldogs Ready for Saturday Showdown With Hornets

WMCE Bulldogs, recovering from Mines clash injuries, prepare for a Saturday night clash under Vigilante field lights against Eastern Montana Hornets. Key players sidelined include Harnhardt Barnett and Sweeney, while Al Fidler captains the team with three years of varsity guard experience. Last year the Yellowjackets defeated WMCE 19 6 and later claimed the conference title.

Bulldogs WMCE Hornets Eastern Montana College Harnhardt Barnett Sweeney Yellowjackets Hornet Bulldog Dean Kleinhans John McMahon Ed Mattix Bill Bennett Hugh Simmons

Obituary of John Anderson Ranchman Dies After Auto Crash

John Anderson 83, respected Wisdom lodge member and longtime rancher, died at Barrett hospital from injuries suffered in an auto accident near Jackson two days earlier. Survived by widow Ida, son Edwin in San Francisco, daughter Ethel in San Francisco, two daughters in law Tom Cook and Ralph Huntley, and two grandchildren. Funeral at First Lutheran church with Dillon lodge burial rites at Mountain View.

Jo In N. Anderson Barrett Hospital Jackson Anderson Sweden Pennsylvania Denver Ida Johnson Big Hole Basin Jacob Neidt, Jr Wisdom Hans Sorenson Dan Pendergast Dillon Carl Holman John Swanson Anaconda

Legion to Attend District Conclave in Townsend

Dillon Legionnaires will attend the district No. 6 Mining district fall meeting hosted by Townsend post. A highlight is the Lewis and Clark post No. 2 drum and bugle corps at Helena with state officials outlining national Legion plans.

Dillon Townsend Post American Legion Veterans’ Organization Legion Drum and Bugle Corps Lewis and Clark Post No Helena National Legion Organization State Department Vic Overcash Cut Bank Herb Kibler Larry Hoffman E. A. King Livingston

Automatic stop and go light debuts at Idaho Glendale corner

Dillon introduces a new automatic traffic signal at the Idaho and Glendale streets intersection. Police assist as motorists adjust to signals after installation on Saturday and power connection Monday. Postmaster announces six day service on rural route No 2 east and south of Dillon, expanding from three days. Residents urged to place rural mail boxes on the right side of roads to speed delivery and reduce city box congestion.

Idaho Glendale Streets Dillon Police Force Harry J. Andrus Post Office Department Dillon James Fay

Rare Scout Honor Conferred in Dillon

Walter T. Featherly Jr. of Dillon earned the God and Country Award from the Protestant committee on Boy Scouting. Temple, Vigilante council executive, announced the honor, noting Featherly is the first lone Scout in the council to receive it. The award came via a letter from A. E. Iverson to the Rev. J. Thompson Baker.

Walter T. Featherly, Jr Dillon National Protestant Committee W. A. Temple Featherly A. E. Iverson Protestant Committee J. Thompson Baker Presbyterian Church

Revelers Set to Headline First Community Concert

The world famous male quartet the Revelers will perform at the season opening community concert Monday Oct 10 at 8 15 pm in Beaverhead High School auditorium. Members Delbert Anderson Harold Brown Wilfred Glearn Rand Smith and pianist Paul Vellucci headline a diverse program with classic and popular songs and 200 arrangements. Western Montana College of Education students admitted with student activity tickets.

Beaverhead High School Schubert Johann Strauss Richard Rodgers Oscar Hammerstein Europe Canadian Newfoundland Delbert Anderson Harold Brown Wilfred Glearn Rand Smith Paul Vellucci Vellucci Frank Black National Broadcasting Company James Melton Metropolitan Opera International Harvester Western Montana College of Education

Elks Lodge Visitation to Wisdom Includes Nine Initiations

Dillon lodge No. 1554 Elks officers with drum corps members and guests visited Wisdom for the annual Big Hole visitation. Notables Thomas Meager Leo Carter Henry Shafer Carl Ferguson and William Schulz attended. Nine candidates were initiated. Ladies enjoyed social hour and dancing with music by Bill Gandrud and his orchestra.

Dillon Lodge B.P.O. Elks Wisdom Big Hole Thomas Meager Montana West Leo C. Carter Henry Shafer Butte Lodge Carl Ferguson William Schulz Hellgate Helena

1949 Montana duck season dates and limits announced

U S Game Management agent Kenneth F Roaden in Billings announced the 1949 waterfowl season from October 7 to 24 and November 18 to December 5 in two 18 day periods with opening hunts at noon. Daily duck bag is four with eight possession and limits on geese vary by species and counties.

Montana Kenneth F. Roaden U. S Billings Gallatin Beaverhead Madison Ross

Beavers Face Butte Reds In Friday Night Clash

Beavers travel to Vigilante Field Friday for a high stakes game against the Butte Reds. Kickoff set for 8 o clock as Tyrand’s squad seeks its third win of the season. Expected lineup features Rouse Phillips Murray Thompson and more with Carroll ready if Roscoe Pilon’s arm injury flares.

Beavers Butte Reds Tyrand Rouse Phillips Murray Thompson Peterson Hawkins Kenison Sam Ed. Davis Orr Roscoe Pilon John Carroll Roscoe Floyd Vandegrift Dan Dennis Don Verbance John Helming Don Fairbanks Jack Howard Chuck Hendron

Legion Auxiliary Enrollment Drive Opens for 1950 Members

Beaverhead No. 20 unit led by Mrs. George Mithun launches an enrollment drive for 1950 members. The auxiliary aims to support the American Legion and invites wives mothers sisters and daughters of Legionnaires to join and contribute time and skills.

American Legion For America American Legion Auxiliary George Mithun Beaverhead No. 20 American Legion Auxiliary

Births at Barrett Hospital Dates and Names

Births at Barrett Hospital list multiple newborns including a girl born Sept 29 to Mr and Mrs W Bromlie and another girl Oct 2 to Mr and Mrs Lyle Louis. Also a boy born Oct 3 to Mr and Mrs Earl Sandy Wisdom and a Lima girl Oct 4 to Mr and Mrs Don Merrell. Other births include girls to Mr and Mrs Willard Gerard and Mr and Mrs Richard Hansen and a girl Oct 5 to Mr and Mrs Raymond Rebich.

W. Bromlie Lyle Louis Earl Sandy Wisdom Don Merrell Lima Willard Gerard Richard Hansen Raymond Rebich

Bulldogs win opening game in rain at home

Western Montana Bulldogs open season with a 13 0 victory over Montana School of Mines as Kusomoto runs 25 yards for the first score and Joe Fey adds a late TD after a McGuire pass. McDonald adds the extra point as rain drenches the field and crowd.

Western Montana Bulldogs Montana School of Mines Orange and Greens Butte Dillon Kusomoto Bulldog Bulldogs Joe Fey McGuire McDonald WMCE Mines Kleinhans le Bossard Eccleston Aiken Durkin Ig Kukay Connorse Lund Fidler Dunn Weeks Warren Mattix Mattson Trask Bernstein Taylor Barnes Kusomoto McKehhine Fey Lindsay

Yanks Clinch World Series Game With Ninth Inning Homer

The New York Yankees beat Brooklyn 1-0 as Tommy Henrich hit a solo homer in the top of the ninth, breaking a 0-0 pitching duel. It marked the first World Series win on a home run. Brooklyn pitchers held off earlier, but the decisive blast ended the game.

Tommy Henrich New York Yanks Brooklyn Henrich

Developments in Optometry Told at Club

A Dillon Rotary club meeting featured Dr. L L Lindley discussing education training and career paths in optometry. He covered optical diseases care and correction methods including contact lenses. Attendees included Frank Hazelbaker chairing and visiting Rotarians Joe Reeves Don Ellsworth and new member Dr J Thompson Baker.

Dillon Rotary Club L. L. Lindley Lindley Frank Hazelbaker Joe Reeves Ellensburg Wash Don Ellsworth Chandler, Ariz S. E. Davis J. Thompson Baker Malcolm McLelland Helena Henry Carpenter St. Louis Marilyn Morrison

Moon Eclipse to Be Visible Here

An Oregon astronomer notes a total lunar eclipse visible here next Thursday evening October 6. The total phase runs about 6:20 to 7:33 p m PST and 8:20 to 9:33 p m CST with moonrise near 5:30 p m depending on location, offering a rare sky event for clear weather readers.

Oregon Pacific

Hospital Benefit Bull Sale Aids Barret Hospital Fund

The Hereford bull sale at the Fairgrounds features two fundraisers for Barret hospital. Carl H. Hartwig donates Bar 2 Domino 45th three-fourths brother Bar 2 Domino 46th while John Blomquist offers a 400 pound calf. Proceeds go to the Barret hospital fund which nears ten thousand dollars.

Carl H. Hartwig H. B. Sager Bozeman Fairgrounds DeBerard Barret John Blomquist Beaverhead

Bowling Scores Rise as Season Advances in Local Leagues

Keglers post higher scores across leagues with notable figures including Taylor of Eliels at 208 single and 570 series, Warner's top pin total 2719, and Bramsman 588 in the Independent league. The Montana Auto pace hits 221 single as girls show improvement with Pahnish 197 and Skeets 529 in series.

Keglers Taylor Eliel’s Warner Cornell Bramsman Conger Pace Montana Auto Pahnish State Bar Skeets Red & White

Hereford show and sale set for Dillon next weekend

Hereford enthusiasts gather as 59 range bulls and herd sires join exhibitors from across the state for competition and a Monday auction. Cash prizes total 600 for Sundays show, 100 more than prior years, with H B Sager of Bozeman auctioning and H W Wheat assisting as clerk.

Dillon Northwest H. B. Sager Bozeman H. W. Wheat American Hereford Journal Montana Farmer Montana Stockgrowers Association Pipe Organ Lodge Clyde Mecham J. H. Mikkelson J. E. Selway Grant George Harrison Tom Clemon Jackson

Risley Elected President of State CPA Group

B A Risley known as Bruce was elected president of the Montana society of certified public accountants at the Missoula convention. He has served as an officer for years and presented a paper on municipal accounting improvements. Accompanied by Mrs. Risley.

Missoula Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants B. A. Risley Bruce Risley

Hunters Warned About Highway Shooting Dangers

Montana highway patrol supervisor E. H. England warns hunters that hunting from moving vehicles along public highways is unlawful and dangerous. Patrols will actively enforce the ban to curb risky shooting along roads.

E. H. England Montana Highway Montana

Fourth Harvest Ball at Beaver Lodge Sponsored by FFA

The fourth annual harvest ball, sponsored by the FFA, will occur Friday evening October 7 at Beaver Lodge after the Butte Reds Beaver football game. Attendees are urged to wear old time clothes. Gandrud's orchestra plays and Matt Lasich calls square dances. Refreshments will be served. Harvest Ball Queen will be crowned with candidates Bonnie Megquier Sally Stamm Elaine Anderson and Shirley Dodd.

Beaver Lodge FFA Butte Reds Beaver Bonnie Megquier Sally Stamm Elaine Anderson Shirley Dodd

Dinner party hosts honored guests at Idaho street home

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hendren entertained twelve guests Saturday at 223 South Idaho Street with a pinochle session. Mrs. Dan Tovey and Arthur Graeter won high score while Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Redman received the consolation prize.

Harold Hendren South Idaho Street Dan Tovey Arthur Graeter Elliot Redman

Metlen Hotel and Montana Auto Host Dillon Event

Oct 13 at 7 p m features a meet between Dillon Hide and Metlen Hotel with sport shop numbers listed for contact and two local venues Metlen Hotel and Montana Auto.

Metlen Hotel Sport Shop Montana Auto Dillon Hide Metlen Otel

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Straugh John Anderson Legion Legion Auxiliary Hereford Yanks Dr. Lindley Rotary Winn’s Warner’s Eagle Bar Roberts Mkt Tash Ranch Bond Grocery State Bank Paddock & Tyre Men’s Store Big Dipper Tribune Independent League Oasis Mont. Auto Bradley Elec Women’s League P. m. Shifted & White Big. Dipper P. m Dillon Feed Cee State Bar Brundages
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