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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1953

Page

5

Firemen Train Under State Instructor Amid Snowy Hay Fire

State fire fighting instructor Mr. Frank Hollenback spent three days last week training volunteer firefighters in fire control and handling the new truck. Last Thursday the crew responded to a hay stack fire at the Fred Hirschy ranch, dampened the area, and it smoldered for days. In Dillon the Jackson bridge club hosted a luncheon at the Diamond Bar Inn with post luncheon bridge at Mrs. Wendell Jardine’s home. Prizes went to Mrs. Mert Fullerton and Mrs. Tom Clemon, first. Mrs. Harry Lapham and Mrs. Wendell Jardine, second. Mrs. Lena Nelson and Mrs. Fred Nelson, low.

Frank Hollenback Fred Hirschy Jackson Dillon Diamond Bar Inn Wendell Jardine Mert Fullerton Tom Clemon Harry Lapham Lena Nelson Fred Nelson Low Jim Johnson Charles Ralph Barnes Susan Haines Missoula Fred Nelsons Bill Nelson Fritaie Dwaine McKevitts Jacqueline Rete St. Jame Rosjital Butte Uiat Dae Pettit New York Dilton Nelson Tor Little Bringett Bakasy Wan Fred Hirschy Ranch Jpypus West Fox School Charles Burton Jai Frederick Huirschy Laurie Etiel John Dooling Compton Calf Sherman Dooling Keith Anderson Dilkel Harold Peter Farm Bureau Elkhorn Jay Nelson Bull Neilson Wendell Jar

Local women named for community notices

Wenger, Mrs. Lawrence Holloran, Mrs. John Jackson and Mrs. Jo Doyle from Dillon, and Mrs. Winni fred Shepherd, Mrs. John Krause, Mrs. Allen Dansie, Mrs. Roy Ford and Mrs. Mark Clemow from Jackson.

Mrs Jackson Hosts Junior Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs Bob Jackson hosted the Junior bridge club at her home last Thursday evening. Score awards went to Mrs Jack Shepherd high, Mrs Bruce Jardine second, and Mrs Clarence Olsen low. Refreshments were served by the hostess. St Margaret's Guild met at Mrs C L Kalitowski's home and sent greetings to Fr Timothy Clifford hospitalized with a broken foot. Catechism classes will resume next Sunday at 10 a.m.

Bob Jackson Jack Shepherd Bruce Jardine Clarence Olsen ST. Margaret's Guild C. L. Kalitowski Timothy Clifford

PTA Holds First Session in Jackson Community

The Jackson PTA met at the school last Friday afternoon. With the president and vice president absent, Mrs Wayne Stocks was elected president and Mrs Jack Shepherd vice president. C L Kalitowski became secretary and Benny Johnson treasurer. The group approved installing a school phone and plans to buy folding chairs for classrooms and events.

Jackson Pta Wayne Stocks Jack Shepherd C. L. Kalitowski Benny Johnson

Cossack Chorus and Targhee Sale on Billings and Dillon

The world famous Platif Don Cosack chorus and dancers will appear at Western Montana College in Dillon on Oct 31 under Dillon Chamber of Commerce sponsorship. In Billings, Targhee sheep breeders plan a production sale at the public stockyard starting 1:30 p.m. Saturday Oct 17 with 135 registered ewes and rams and 200 yearling ewes.

Dillon Billings Platif Don Cosack Western Montania College Streetend Targhrinate Peer Sg Rcdsten

Sixteen Montana Cities May Benefit From Postoffice Plan

Rep. Lee Metcalf said sixteen Montana towns could gain postoffice units under a proposed federal construction program worth 4.261 million dollars if Congress approves. Bozeman would get a unit at 1.015 million, with other towns receiving units costing 200 thousand to 240 thousand each in Chateau Columbia Falls Libby Manhattan Plains Polson Rowan St. Ignatius Stevensville Thompson Falls Townsend West Wellowstone Whitefish Whitehall and Willow Creek.

Washington Montana Postmaster-General General Services Administration Congress Lee Metcalf Metcalf Bozeman Chateau Columbia Falls Libby Manhattan Plains Polson Rowan St. Ignatius Stevensville Thompson Falls Townsend West Wellowstone Whitefish Whitehall Wilow Creek

Vets Counselor Offers Services At State Employment Center

Jamire McCain represents veterans at the state employment center on Motouston Street offering counseling and education support. The program highlights no charge services and aims to assist veterans through the Grove of meetings and related veteran initiatives.

Jamire MceCahin de Motouston Street

Visit to Armstead Ends in Fatality

A visitor at Armstead venue dies after an incident on a Saturday night. Police report preliminary details, with investigators examining the scene and interviewing witnesses to determine cause and circumstances of the death.

Centennial Visit Sparks Wardrobe Update

A weekend visit drew attention as attendees from Desnoyers and surrounding areas celebrated the centennial event. Prom night outfits known for bold color and era flair highlighted community pride and local fashion.

Cream spill blocks street as cat triggers chaos

A chaotic street scene unfolds when a cream spill from a Saralion sale causes traffic to halt. Officer Tay stops vehicles while Whitey Fisher's track sale is interrupted and Tiny signals cars. A kitten darts out and worsens the mess, sparking further commotion.

Whitey Fisher Whitey Couch Tiny

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