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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1942

Page

1

Selective Service Classifications and Local Navy Recruit

Classifications released by the local selective service board list 3-B entries for named individuals and 1-A and 2-A designations. Sheriff Paul Temple, after enlisting in the Seabees in October, took exams in Helena for the U S Navy and now awaits active service after returning to Dillon.

Long Selective Service Board Herbert Paul Sill Willie R. Crooks Verne Martin Stayfield Fred L. Nelson Paul J. Anderson Carl Joseph Orville Sparrow Peter Stesnnick Leslie G. Staudenmeyer Raymond E. Tennant George Hedley Harrison Paul Roosevelt Martinell Clarence Koenig John Conover Harvey. Stanchfield Blaz R. Lugar, Jr James Emerson Hughes George Wherry Hadley Lyman Arthur Haverfield Clifford Douglas Carroll Eddie Chas. Palmer Clifford Orin Jerome Jack Lyle VanHouten John Lynn Schuler Carlton Kenneth Kendrick Paddy Timothy Donavan Donald Eugene VanSlooten Elmer Marion Plank William John Sloan Carl Edward Brodeck Paul Temple Helena U. S. Navy Sheriff Temple Seabees Navy Construction Battalion Navy Dillon

Convict Brandon Returned to Montana State Prison

Jack Brandon, 30, who escaped from Deer Lodge state prison about a month ago, was arrested by Deputy Hadley at Monida after wrecking a car near Armstead. Sheriff Temple returned him to Dillon for state custody. The vehicle, badly damaged, had been driven off with guard posts torn out and owners unidentified.

Jack Brandon Deer Lodge Hadley Monida Brandon Bert McMenamey Armstead Paul Temple Dillon Red Star Denver Colo

Judge Henry G. Rodgers Dies Sudden in Dillon

Final tribute paid to Judge Henry G. Rodgers with funeral services at laconic hall at 2:00 pm. Lyman H. Bennett of Virginia City presided. services by Willow Lodge No. 16 A F and A M with Knights Templar escort. Funeral at Mountain View cemetery. Dignitaries from Helena Butte and Virginia City attended. floral tributes abundant. Special Diana Rebekah lodge services held earlier at Brundage funeral home. Rodgers died Friday night at his South Atlantic street home after returning from Virginia City. Continued on page 8.

Henry G. Rodgers Laconic Hall Lyman H. Bennett Virginiaity Fifth Judicial District Serries Illow Lodge No. 16 A. F A. M Knights of Templar J. A. Meeke Grace Ethodist Mountainiew F. McFadden T. E. Gilbert Howard K. Johnson Helena Frank D. Willis W. B.retherton Frank McFadden Sevral Montana Elena Butte Virginia City Dillon Diana Rebekah Lodge Brundage Funeral Home Judge Rodgers South Atlantic Street

T. E. Gilbert Named Head of Key Drive

James J. Flaherty of Great Falls announces T. E. Gilbert as county drive chairman for the scrap salvage campaign. Small boxes are placed around the city for old key deposits as part of a two week drive to gather keys valued for their 80 percent nickel content. The Business and Professional Women's club helped start the drive last Thursday evening.

James J. Flaherty Great Falls T. E. Gilbert Gilbert Business and Professional Women’s Club

No. 9 Sugar Ration Stamp Good Nov 1 Through Dec 15

The local rationing board announces No 9 sugar stamps will be valid for three pounds of home use from November 1 to December 15. Institutions may use 60 percent and industrial users 70 percent of their bases. Stamp No 8 remains valid for five pounds until midnight October 31.

Beavers to Meet Butte Reds Amid Desertion News

Orval Jongker and Ira Timmons, both deserters from the 860th Chemical Company, are held in county jail for transfer to Tuc son with Army escort. Meanwhile Beavers host the Butte Reds at the county fairgrounds Saturday night at 8 00 with hopes of third win this season after defeating Anaconda Central and Bozeman Hawks.

Orval Jongker Joe Gates Ira Timmons Jim Cramer Tucson Ariz Jonker Murph Thompson Paul Temple Russell Smith Timmons C L Livestock Company 860Th Chemical Company Sheriff Temple Beavers Butte Reds County Fairgrounds Colc Anaconda Central Bozeman Hawks Butte Central Livingston Barrett

Dillon Schools Adopt Later Schedule In Dillon

Dillon schools shift to later hours starting Monday October 19. The training school opens at 10:00, high school at 9:30, Normal college at 9:00 with afternoon sessions at 1:30 and a 12:30 to 1:30 intermission. The change aims to keep daylight hours and save heat and light, lasting until a possible April or May 1943 review.

Dillon Normal College

Dillon Man Jacob L. Mittlemier Dies After Heart Attack

Jacob L. Mittlemier died suddenly from a heart attack at his Dillon home last Saturday. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Rose Catholic Church, with burial in Mountain View cemetery. Born May 8, 1880 in Hayes Kansas, he moved to Dillon as a boy and worked 46 years at the Dillon Furniture Company as an upholsterer and packer. He was a member of St. Rose Church and longtime Democratic precinct committeeman. Survived by wife Pearl a son Earl G. Mittlemier and daughter in law Ardine of Roundup plus three nieces Clara Tapio Butte Margaret Baxter Los Angeles and Caroline Fitzpatrick Oregon.

Jacob L. Mittlemier St. Rose Catholic Church F. X. Lechner Mountain View Cemetery Hayes Kansas Dillon G. T. Paul Dillon Furniture Company Pearl Earl G. Mittlemier Ardine

Republicans to Rally Friday With Hazelbaker as Speaker

The GOP invites the public to a Friday night rally on Oct 23 at 8:00 where Howard K. Hazelbaker, Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, First District, will speak on farm prices war production old age pensions and Montana industries. County candidates will also be introduced and attendees urged to hear Hazelbaker's views on vital questions.

Howard K. Hazelbaker Congress First District Hazelbaker Montana Sam W. Ditty Republican Central Committee T. E. Gilbert

Hunters Ready For Pheasant Season Opener

Community sportsmen prepare for the pheasant and Hungarian partridge season opening next Sunday Oct. 25 with sun up to sun down hunting hours. Beaverhead County duck season runs Sept. 26 to Dec. 4 and big game seasons run Oct. 15 to Nov. 15. Pheasants three cock limit daily with six birds possession after day one. Hungarian partridges five daily with 10 birds possession after day one. Hunters must carry a regular game bird and fishing license, says Game Warden Charles Price.

Beaverhead Charles Price

Democrats to Meet at Court House Friday Evening

Democrats of the county will hold a meeting Friday evening at the courthouse announced by J. L. Mayland, chairman of the Beaverhead democratic central committee. Candidates and precinct committee members are invited to attend for discussion. Mr and Mrs Dan Pendergast of Jackson were in town Friday.

J. L. Mayland Beaverhead Democratic Central Committee Dan Pendergast Jackson City

Judges Named At Beaverhead Election Meet In 1942

Regular Beaverhead county commissioners session on Oct 5 1942 lists present commissioners Henneberry Shaw and Hartwig with Clerk Baker. They approve last meeting minutes. Brown and Hansen gain sale rights to parts of former Gilmore and Pittsburgh Railroad right of way crossing their ranches. Hansen also buys Hans Pedersen sheep shed tract. Caird Engineering pays 1102.28 as county share for mining machinery from Wise River properties.

Beaverhead Carl C. Hansen Gilmore and Pittsburgh Railroad Company Hans Pedersen Caird Engineering Works National Boston Montana Mines Corporation Wise River

Hereford Show Prizes To Be Awarded Sunday

Hereford breeders and stockmen attending the Dillon Hereford Show and Sale are invited to a Sunday Elks Club smoker at 8 15 p m. An entertainment program and prize awards will follow the afternoon show with lunch. Prizes include cash awards for various classes and silver trophies from local sponsors.

Hereford Dillon Elks Club Harry Tash A. G. Williams Paul Stahl Dillon Chamber of Commerce Dillon Feed and Seed Co Franklin Serum Co Denver Colo Beaverhead Saddlery Garrett Life Insurance Agency Billings Howard Lewis

Bagley students gather 75 tons of scrap metal

Beaverhead pioneer dies at 79 in Dillon after long illness. Phillip McGovern, born February 21 1863 in Wisconsin, moved from Virginia City to Dillon in 1920 and was an honorary member of the Beaverhead Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers. Funeral plans not yet set. Bagley school reports 75 to 100 tons of scrap collected in first day of drive with students weighing and classifying metal rubber and fabric contributions to join a scrap army.

Phillip McGovern Beaverhead County North Pacific Street Mr. McGovern Montana Beaverhead Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers Wisconsin Virginia City Mont McGovern Dillon Alder Paul Anderson Bagley School

George Stewart Wins Gold Watch in Pacific Fat Stock Show

George Stewart of Wisdom and Montana State College stock judging team earned a gold watch after placing first in Angus judging at the Pacific International Fat Stock Show in Portland. He also won first in sheep judging with a perfect score and ranked third overall among judges. Bozeman team members listed include William Alexander, Joe Urick, Jack Galt, George Stewart, and Harold Johnston with an alternate, as Montana State College placed second and Oregon State won first.

Angus Portland George Stewart Wisdom Montana State College The State College Oregon State Bozeman William Alexander Joe Urick Belt Jack Galt Great Falls Harold Johnston Butte

City police invite kids to Halloween party at city hall

City police urge all children to attend a Halloween party at the city hall auditorium on Halloween night October 31. They request no Halloweening before the date and promise games favors and refreshments for a genuine treat.

City Hall City Police Department

Farmers Must Obtain War Certificates to Buy Vehicle Supplies

Trucks and farm service vehicles must hold Certificates of War Necessity to purchase gasoline tires tubes or parts after November 15. Beaverhead County USDA War Board chair Floyd Kenison announces the requirement and outlines Oct 22 23 24 local help sessions at Del Mercantile Co Jackson Basin Mercantile Co Wisdom Basin Mercantile Co and Wise River Grose Mercantile to assist owners in completing applications.

Floyd Kenison Beaverhead County Usda War Board Office of Defense Transportation ODT Beaverhead County Farm Transportation Committee Del del] Mercantile Co Jackson Basin Mercantile Co Wisdom Basin Mercantile Company Wise River Grose Mercantile Co

Beaverhead County General Election Set for November 3

Beaverhead county voters will travel to polling places for the general election on November 3. Ballots will include state, national, county and township offices, plus two referendums and two constitutional amendments. One amendment would modify Section 11 of Article XI to change the state board of education’s appointment, duties and terms, and another would adjust county auditor and county attorney terms.

Beaverhead County State Board of Education

Mrs Anna Hart Dies in Hollywood California

Former Dillon resident Mrs. Anna Hart died October 9 at her daughter Mrs Dan Shivelys home in Hollywood California. A milliner in Dillon for years she left about 20 years ago for Los Angeles and had been healthy until a stroke a year ago. She is survived by her daughter Mrs Dan Shively and son M Hart.

Anna Hart Dillon Dan Shively Hollywood Calif Hart Los Angeles Dan Shiveltimer M. Hart

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J. Leonard Innes Henry. G. Rodgers High School Beavers G.O.P s_ To Court House MEET Fairgrounds Pavilion Bagley Renison
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