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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1943

Page

8

Becket Hereford Show Dominates Montana Futurity Classes

The Montana Futurity saw Mrs. Sam Lee and Sons of Bozeman finish second and F and M Hunnewell of Brooks third. Becker Hereford Ranch of Wilsall won the two year old class, with Vernon Watson of Hobson second and Arthur Jones of Highwood third. Myron Beatty of Bozeman won the junior yearling class, with Higg A C Bayers second and Higgins Brothers of Ringling third. Awards followed at a Dillon Sixty smoker at city hall, with stockmen and ladies in attendance and a judging contest results list read aloud.

Montana Sam Lee Chatterton Brothers George Harrison Bannack George Sim Highwood McNivin, Livingston W. Tash Polaris City Hall Dillon Elks Lodge Harry Tash Fred Honeychurch Dillon Dorothy Mikkelson Eden Clarence Johnson Sheffield Rachel Smith A. C. Bayers Twin Bridges A. F. Wonders Roy Mont M. Reed & Sons Bath Vern Melott Denton Belgrade Chas A. Bovey C. H. Hartwig Alex Christie Grant Chatterton W. Se & Sons Wise River Higgins Brothers Ringling Clemon Bros Jackson J. E. Selway Wilbur Storey Bozeman R. H. Marshall Billie Dillet Vernon Watson Thomas H. Watson Hoban Goo Shockley Darby John F George B. Shaffner Fred Walchley A. H. Jones Geo. B. Shaffner The Cheneys Rife Bros Armstead Effie T. Stole C. E. Smiley John Albers C. A. Barrett Marie Nelson Wisdom J. D. Harrison Harrison Ranch Co Bannes G. Staudenmeyer Illon Curtice Herefords Stevensville -Utah Construction Co Marshall Creek Ranch Philipsburg Kohut Bros Stockett Martin Jackson Vern Stanchfield Everett Brownell Sn Stanchfield Dan Frazer Norris Masolo Waterloo Dan Pendergast Sas” Jones Pete Barnowsky Vern Marsh Sheridan Stuart E. Bell W. C. Jones & Son A William Ritschel L. Mikkelsen and Son W. D. Knox Dell Fred Nelson Charles A. Bovey Great Falls C. D. Dutton Goldcreek Armstrong Brothers Livingson Frank Pendleton W. H. Paddock Sam Freeman Chris Bay Fred Walcley Henry M. Skank Nick Peppercoff W._H. Paddock Chamber of Commerce William Evans Vocational Agriculture Department Taylor McNiven Livingston W. Parse “Ik Aris Aneorge Sim Oighwood American Hereford Association Beaverhead

Dart Leads Men’s League as Top Bowler in Week

Fred Dart rolled 232 for high single, Chester Buckingham 225, and Amos Wright 574 for three games in Commercial League action. Orr Flowers & Gifts had 1008 as high single, Montana Power 2812 in three games. Audrey Hartwig and Emerick’s led women with strong scores. Gosman’s Drug tops Commercial standings at 10-2. Merle’s Beauty Shop and City Drug lead women at 9-3.

Fred Dart Chester Buckingham Amos Wright Orr Flowers & Gifts Montana Power Company Audrey Hartwig Emerick Gosman Taundry AMETY Montana Auto Toxoco Court House Wapnel Montana Powe Ww Il Merle Beauty Shop City Drug Store Powerettes Merlen Stephan’'s Emerick’s Dillon Implement Orr Lowers Gosman’s Winn's Sheriff's Texaco Montana Power and Task Transfer Bond's Eliel’s Laundry Creamery Warner's Tribune Men's Store Merlen and Stephan’s Merle’s City Drug

Armistice Day Plans Announced By Legion

The article notes Armistice Day plans announced by the Legion with a focus on recruiting servicemen. A committee led by C. M. Casterline and Mr Brundage will contact eligible servicemen and maintain contact with potential candidates as a yearlong post project.

Legion Gion C. M. Casterline Brundage

Grass fires burn 340 acres near Dillon districts

Two grass fires were reported by the local forestry office on Sunday and Monday. One fire covered 300 acres in the Blacktail district south of Dillon and another burned 40 acres on the Dillon pantry club track near the city. Both were extinguished before any major damage occurred.

Blacktail Dillon Dillon Pantry Club

Mrs Jessie Paul Visits Mrs Williams Over Weekend

Mrs Jessie Paul of Dubois was a guest of Mrs A J Williams over the weekend, visiting and spending time together.

Jessie Paul of Dubois A. J. Williams

Livestock Market Report From Los Angeles Union Stock Yards

The Livestock Situation at the Los Angeles Union Stock Yards notes a growing shortage of finished steers due to rising cattle feed costs and weak returns for finishers. Weekly marketings exceed last year with cattle receipts at 281,200 and hog receipts at 326,900. Prices span from choice steers at 15.60 per cwt to common steers 10.25 to 12.75, and hogs at 15.75 ceiling with 15.40 to 15.75 for 190 to 250-lb. weight. Stocker and feeder demand improves, stock cows 7 to 8, and calves 9 to 13.50.

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Rider couple welcome nine-pound son at Barrett Hospital

Mr and Mrs J E Rider announce the birth of their son at Barrett hospital last Friday morning October 15. The mother Marguerite Johnson is the daughter of Mrs W G Stahl. The father serves in the U S armed forces.

William Tim J. E. Rider Barrett Hospital

Service men to be sent gifts Christmas mail plan

A bulletin to postmasters from Postmaster General Frank C. Walker urges sending Christmas gifts and cards in November to ensure delivery by December 25. He warns that Christmas mail must not impede movement of war materials and military mail.

Frank C. Walker

Ration Book IV Application Procedures and Dates

The family application covers all related members living in one household with a single form. Only those with a valid Ration Book III can receive Book IV, and individuals away from home must participate where they are, with Book III available. Registration dates vary by state: Colorado October 20–22, Utah Idaho Montana Wyoming New Mexico October 27–29.

Colorado Utah Idaho Montana Wyoming New Mexico

Victory Scrap Bank drives urged in northwest area

Northwest WPB salvage officials announce a October 27 zero day for a Victory Scrap Bank drive in Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Montana. Farmers and industry pledge to gather scrap iron and steel for war production with community events to boost deliveries by October 27.

Minneapolis Victory Minnesota North South Dakota Montana Northwest WPB War Production Board Great Lakes

Card of Thanks From Mrs. J. F. Wikidal

Mrs. J. F. Wikidal thanks friends for support and expressions of sympathy during her recent bereavement.

Pier Ay J. F. Wikidal

Rancher Hans Sorenson Heads to Nebraska For Visit

East bench rancher Hans Sorenson leaves Dillon this afternoon to join his wife in Nebraska where she has been visiting relatives for a month. They plan to return in about two months.

Hans Sorenson East Bench Nebraska Dillon

Weekend Visitors and Livestock Advertisements in Montana Town

Lorrayne Pierce Golda Talent and Donna Trolinger visited relatives from Bozeman while attending college. Mrs W J Leary and two children of Butte stayed with Mr and Mrs James Harrington. Pete Ampo of the Mudd Ranch listed bucks for sale near Wisdom Montana. Mrs Eleanor Lortz and Mrs Florence Backus head to Billings to visit. Mr and Mrs John Poole and daughters from Idaho stop by Minnie Sassman’s home for business and visiting.

Lorrayne Pierce Golda Talent Donna Trolinger Bozeman W. J. Leary Butte James Harrington Pete Ampo Mudd Ranch Wisdom Montana Eleanor Lortz Florence Backus Billings John Poole Neva Maurine Menan Idaho Minnie Sassman

Dillon Elks Plan Special Session and Social Discussion

A Dillon Elks Lodge announces a special session soon led by a committee head with assistance from George Heikkila and Homer Faust. Harold Murray was installed as esteem ed lecturing knight replacing John Selvidge who now lives in Billings.

Dillon Elks George Heikkila Homer Faust Harold Murray John Selvidge Billings William Lloyd

Beaverhead Federation Meets Here For War Time Citizenship

Evelyn Rimel urged wartime citizenship concepts stressing understanding and tolerance of all peoples. A dramatic wartime program by Normal College students followed. Leslie Jones of Wise River was elected president with W J Neidt Dillon as vice president and Melissa Minger Dillon as secretary and treasurer.

Evelyn Rimel Exife Myrtle Savidge Kathleen Tschache Jeanette Spaberg Betty Bennett Clarence Brammer Normal College Leslie Jones Wise River W. J. Neidt di ¥Ion Melissa Minger Dillon

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Sheffield— Harrison Ranch& Co Commercial League LOS Angeles Union Stock Yards United States OF America Office OF Price Administration United States United Nations BR. F. D J. A. Krug Office of War Utilities Utah Power Company Montana Power Beaverhead Federation Fred Rutledge of Alma St. James Episcopal Guild Hall Complete Tire General Tire Kalispell Tire Service Kalispell, Montana John Brownback First National Bank Northwest Bencorporation RAL Deposit Insurance Corporation
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