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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1956

Page

1

No Comment Column Debates Steel Expansion Amid Suez Tensions

Washington analysts discuss mobilization needs amid the Suez crisis. Three requirement types counter cold war, conventional, and high damage-war scenarios. Cabinet-tilting views from Treasury Secretary Humphrey favor accelerated amortization as a driving factor. Continued discussion hinted on page 4.

Washington Defense Mobilization Board Treasury Humphrey House Committee

Right or Wrong by George M. Melton

Babe Didrickson death ends a storied athletic life and warm public tribute. The piece notes her courage facing cancer, her husband George Zaharias’ devotion, and the world’s reflection on her humanity beyond sport.

George M. Melton Babe Didrickson George Zaharius Babe

Rev Arthur Lord Ends St James Farewell Service

Rev Arthur Lord rector of St James Episcopal church led his farewell service on Sunday October 14 at 11 am He and his family move to Centralia Washington where he will preach at St Johns church The service included dedication of a new oak pulpit designed by Whitehouse Price DeNeef and Deeble of Spokane and matching the altar An earlier Corporate Communion for young people was held at 8 am followed by breakfast

Arthur Lord St. James’ Episcopal Church Lord Centralia Wash St. John’s Church Poindexter Whitehouse, Price, DeNeef and Deeble Spokane

Ranch partner admits fatal hunting mistake in elk misidentification

Robert Frankfurter 39, of Broadus, told Sheriff MacDonald he mortally wounded Clarence G. Skaggs 32, also of Broadus, after mistaking him for an elk while tracking near May Creek on Tuesday morning. Skaggs, a mechanic, left a wife and two children. An autopsy and inquest were set for the following day.

Robert Frankfurter Broadus John MacDonald Clarence G. Skaggs MacDonald Skaggs Frankfurter Carl M. Davis C. G. Skaggs Montana May Creek Ravalli County Beaverhead Line Big Hole Battle Grounds Raymond. M. Schwartz Bob Frankfurter

Mrs Richards Named Barrett Hospital Superintendent

Mrs. M Loreen Richards R N named new superintendent of Barrett hospital replacing prior administrator She and her two sons moved from Harlowton Richards trained at Michael Reese Hospital Chicago brings almost a decade of hospital administration experience Her sons Michael and Stephen attend Western Montana College of Education and Beaverhead County High School Public urged to cooperate with visiting hours 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 8 PM In September Barrett hospital admitted 57 patients and recorded eight births

M. Loreen Richards R. N Barrett Hospital

Automatic Meters To Replace Manual Meters Here

Canton factory shipped two hundred thirty five automatic meters to replace the manually operated units recently installed. Police Chief Leo Williams learned from James Dunn that the meters were shipped October 5 and should arrive this week. A field service engineer will supervise the changeover after a month trial.

Canton Ohio Leo Williams James Dunn Boise Williams Wa

Rotary District Governor Visits Butte Club

Fred Emmett district governor of Rotary International visited the local club at its Monday meeting. Dr. Monger introduced Emmett and guests. Emmett noted Rotary in 99 countries unites to foster international understanding and peace and highlighted more than 2 million dollars spent on student fellowships sending graduates abroad as Rotary ambassadors of goodwill. Since 1947, 834 fellowships have been awarded in 61 countries for study in 40 nations, with four Montana collegians among recipients.

Fred Emmett Butte Rotary International Dr. Monger Emmett Gary Bishop Rev Jumper Jim Megquier Mr.Emmett Rotary Free World Montana Fund

Beaverhead Forest Records Largest Acreage Burned in Region 1

Beaverhead National Forest led Region 1 in fire by burned area with 1 225 acres across 28 fires, per Forest Service regional chief A E Spaulding. Custer followed with 835 acres from 84 fires. several forests reported no fires over one acre. Total region fires 1 101, area 3 112 acres through September. lightning caused 932 fires, man caused 169. Fire risk persists with dry spell. hunters urged to use safe campfires in October.

Beaverhead Forest Beaverhead National Forest U. S Forest Service A. E. Spaulding Missoula Forest Service Beaverhead Custer Forest Clearwater Deerlodge Flathead Kootenai St. Joe St. Joe Forests Had No Fires of One Acre In Size Or Larger, Mr. Spaulding Lolo Nezperce Bitterroot Custer Helena Gallatin Coeur d'Alene Kaniksu Lewis & Clark Colville

County Farm Bureau Elects Officers at Beaverhead Event

Beaverhead County Farm Bureau to hold annual meeting October 20 at Andrus hotel. Registration in the morning, business session at 10 a.m., banquet in the evening with Judge W W Lesley as main speaker. Nominating slate prepared by Desmond Barret and others.

Beaverhead County Farm Bureau Andrus Roy ZeBarth Jackson Lee’s Steak House Elmer Selway Jean Harkness ZeBarth Norman Downing W. W. Lesley Bozeman Dale E. Metlen

State Land Tract Included in East Bench Unit

The Montane Land Board approved adding about 15,800 acres of state land to the East Bench irrigation district in Beaverhead County near Dillon. The move, urged by area water users, is unanimous and includes a clause barring sale until project completion. The land feeds into the Clark Canyon reservoir Missouri Basin project, with about two thirds irrigable.

Montana East Bench

Democrats Plan County Rally In Dillon

Beaverhead county Democrats announce a rally at Dillon City Hall on Thursday night October 25 starting at 8 oclock. State candidates will discuss national and state campaign issues and a social hour with doughnuts and coffee will follow.

Beaverhead County Democrats Dillon Anna Blinn

Montana 4-H leaders convene in nine-county conference

The Montana 4-H leaders from nine southwest counties gathered for a two day meeting at Western Montana College in Dillon. Dale E. Metlen presided opening sessions with remarks from Mayor Phil Lovell and greetings from district vice president Mrs C E Collette. Morning speakers included Miss Geraldine Fenn Mrs Patricia Sias and Stanley Howard. A luncheon at the Andrus hotel followed then James Sargent explained record keeping as the afternoon split into four workshops. Continued on page 8.

Montana Dale E. Metlen Beaverhead 4-H Council Western Montana College Phil J. Lovell Dillon E. Collette Anaconda Geraldine Fenn Bozeman Patricia Sias Stanley Howard Lewis and Clark Broadwater Andrus James Sargent Lewis and Clark County

Mines Western Homecoming Highlights WMCE Party

Western Montana College of Education hosts its annual Homecoming with bonfire rally snack bar dance Friday night. Joe Dono han, Anaconda student body president, leads events. Alumni registration starts 10:30 a m Saturday at the residence hall under Prof Mary Emerick. Parade forms on Cornell street at noon.

Western Montana College of Education Joe Doohan Mary B. Emerick Cornell Street

Ballots Mailed for Chamber Board Election

Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce manager Marie Gibbons announced ten candidates on the nominating committee list to fill four board vacancies. Ballots mailed Monday October 15 with return due by October 25. Directors whose terms expire January 1, 1957 are Bruce Watters Leonard Mashino Dan Carpita and Dave Williams.

Marie Gibbons Beaverhead

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By James W. Douthat St. James Mrs. Richards New Hospital County Farm Bureau Margaret Bryan Glen County Bureau Farm Bureau State Bureau Dale Metlen President ZeBarth W. E. Fry Wisdom Grant Mines - Western WMCE
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