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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1951
Page
1
Hereford Show and Sale dates are announced for October 28 and 29. Community singers are invited to join a college chorus directed by Bertram Gable, with rehearsals Wednesdays in Room 310 and a Messiah performance planned at Christmas.
Speakers from the state health department Dr F L Livingston and A W Clarkson described adding one part per million of fluoride to Dillon water to cut tooth decay in children. They noted costs of about $500 installation and $470 yearly operation, about 20 cents per resident, with municipal approval and maintenance plans to be arranged.
Graveside funeral rites for the late Charles Clayton were held Tuesday morning at Mountain View cemetery. Clayton, who formerly resided here, entered a rest home at Deer Lodge in 1949 and died last Saturday after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Linda M. Crowley a Lakeview school teacher visited Dillon Tuesday with pupils James Terrell Hansen and Bonnie Irene Lewison. They called on the Dillon Examiner Chamber of Commerce and the county superintendent's office during their town trip.
The 14th Dillon Hereford show and the 11th Montana Futurity class are slated for Monday and Tuesday October 28 and 29. Forty five range bulls and prospective herd sires will be offered by twenty Southwestern Montana Hereford breeders at the county fair grounds. Show begins Monday at noon with judging by George B. Sim of Highwood. Tuesday sale at 1 pm with H. B. Sager of Bozeman as auctioneer and H. W. Wheat as clerk. In 1950 the show sold 50 bulls at an average of 630.40, Beaverhead county ranchers purchasing 43 of them.
Sheriff Paul Temple said the local appreciation fund for Patrolman Robert Wright gravely wounded in a gun duel near Butte is right at 1500 dollars. Wright at St James hospital shows gradual strength gains with only slight spine-related paralysis improvement. the assailant William Greenhalgh remains in similar condition after being shot.
Ed Erwin, 72, died Monday at the county hospital after a lingering illness. Born in Butler, Missouri, he worked as a herder on Beaverhead County ranches for 35 years. No relatives were located and the funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
On Wednesday evening last the local Neighbors of Woodcraft with Charity Hill presiding observed Past Guardian Neigh bor. New neighbors Lois Owens and Carolyn M. Witt were initiated and Gifts planned for a grab bag fundraiser. Mary A. Shaw died Tuesday morning in Butte after a long service to the Big Hole basin. She was born January 22 1871 at Cherry Creek Idaho and moved to Wisdom in 1887. Her survivors include sons Frank Pendleton Ivan Shaw daughters in law Don Francis Carvel Campbell and Warren Shaw a daughter in law Mrs Warren Shaw 12 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Funeral at Wisdom Masonic temple Friday at 2 pm under Wisdom chapter Order of Eastern Star with Briston cemetery interment.
Don Wheat chaired the Dillon Rotary Club meeting with guests Bob Svendsen from Spokane Arleta Howard a local student and J W McCracken son of the mayor now in Portland Oregon A letter from Frank Tyre Spearfish S D was read Kenny Downing owner of Club Royal entertained with card rope and coin tricks The Dillon club will host an entertainment program for Twin Bridges club soon.
In Billings last week the Dillon Beaverhead unit attended the state American Cancer Society meeting. Mrs. J A Williams was re elected as area director and served with Mrs. J H Gilbert county commander and Mrs. Marie Anderson treasurer. Dr Howard Cashmore of Helena, a Dillon native, directed the meeting as board president.
L. F. Clark, 71, longtime Beaverhead County ranch hand, died Tuesday morning at the county hospital. No relatives could be located by authorities. Remains are at Brundage funeral home.
Richard D. Tobin of Helena lodge 193 district deputy grand exalted ruler of Montana west is in the city and will make his official visit to Dillon lodge No. 1554 BPOE this evening. Following the business session a Dutch lunch will be served.
The Culinary Clinic tour visits Lima on October 16 and 17 to teach home cooks new kitchen skills. Montana Power and Vigilante Electric cooperative sponsor the free sessions, led by Min Hanley of Montana Power. Each afternoon at 2 o clock features movies and door prize foods, with different programs offered both days.
Governor John W. Bonner proclaims October 7-13, 1951 as Employ the Physically Handicapped Week in Montana. He urges business firms and agencies to cooperate with the Montana Committee for Employment of the Physically Handicapped to expand job opportunities and rehabilitative placement for disabled citizens.
City county and state offices and Dillon banks will be closed Friday for the holiday. Stores and schools remain open as usual and there is no formal program to mark Columbus Day in Dillon.
Sam Parker aged 89 died Wednesday night at the county hospital after a prolonged illness. He worked on Dell area ranches for over 50 years and was born in Ireland on January 1, 1862. There are no known relatives. Funeral rites conducted at Mountain View cemetery Friday afternoon with Rev R N Johnstone officiating and interment in Mountain View cemetery.
Announcement from St Mary of the Wasatch Salt Lake City reports Suzanne Dansie daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Dansie of Jackson elected vice president of the sophomore class. She has been active in many school projects and programs.
Beavers coach Ben Tyvand takes his squad to Deer Lodge Friday October 12 for a 3 p m kickoff against the undefeated Powell County Wardens in the fourth game of the season. Limited by injuries Beavers expect a tough battle despite recent losses and strong practice showing from Gunnar Kalsta.
The New York Yankees clinched their fourth win in a dramatic world series, finishing with a 4-2 edge over the Giants as they sealed the title and left the series at Giants two wins.
Miss May Bulger sister of Mrs Charlotte Ballard and Miss Helen Bulger of this city died last Wednesday at her Burlington Iowa home. Funeral from St Pauls church in Burlington Saturday morning. Miss Bulger had been with her sister in Burlington for weeks. another sister Alice also resides there and had visited in Dillon.
Visiting Sunday at the Fred Woodside home were W. H. Sheehan, Claude Sheehan, and Gwen Bellin of Idaho Falls. Mrs. Sheehan, formerly Miss Vance of Melrose, is the granddaughter of Mrs. Melrose Fleecer after whom the town was named.
A Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce letter from Mrs Samuel E Durham of Las Vegas Nev praises Dillon visitors’ service and requests descriptive literature about the town including hotels the college and local business plus the name of the town’s newspaper and tourist-friendly facilities.
Matthew E. Barry known as Matt, about 68, died Monday at his Durand Wisconsin home. A Dillon auto business pioneer and noted local baseball figure, he organized Montana Auto Supply Co. and served as its president. He later worked with Pence Automobile in Minneapolis. Survived by wife Esther and daughter Jane. Funeral in Minneapolis with interment there.
Fred Hollenbeck of Helena will speak at a high school gym tonight at 8 o clock as Fire Prevention Week observance continues statewide. Fire Chief Al Simon urges Beaverhead residents to inspect electrical heating equipment and keep homes free of hazards amid Montana fires that caused substantial damage last year.
Ford W. Knight son of Mr and Mrs Jack Knight of Dillon Montana has enrolled as a senior in metallurgical engineering at Montana School of Mines He is a member of Sigma Rho fraternity and has earned a varsity letter as part of the Montana Mines M club
The Bulldogs fall as Carroll College power and line strength overwhelm them 28 to 6. Carroll gains three straight wins after beating Westminster Salt Lake and the University of British Columbia, adding four touchdowns a safety and two conversions.
Virginia Jones Miles City Shirley Wilson Charlo Shirley Rehberg Stevensville Marian Roberts Helena Joyce Hariu Butte and Maryan Ovando were named candidates for football queen for the Homecoming game on Sunday October 14. The student body will select the queen by popular vote and crown her at halftime on the football field. five attendants will accompany her. The M club nominated the group.
Saint left end Bob Markey caught a pass and ran 30 yards for the opening score. Momasko blocked a Western punt for another and Weav er added a second quarter tally to make it 20-0 at halftime. In the second half Western tightened, but Carroll sparked Saint with a pick and a dazzling aerial drive featuring Skilstad, Romasko, and Markey as the page continues.
John Harn Keenan known as Jack, 63, died Friday afternoon from a heart attack while in his truck at the stock yards. He lived in Dillon since 1909, was a former Beaverhead ranch foreman, and led local sports and hunting circles. Survived by his wife Lillian, mother Mary Keenan, siblings Leonard and Lela, and other relatives. Services were held at St. Rose Church with Lodge of Sorrow rites.
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