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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1946

Page

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Wisdom Elk Session Draws Large Dillon Delegation

Dillon Elks plan a first ever meeting in Wisdom in the Big Hole basin. A motorcade will carry visiting Elks and their ladies to the event with dancing and entertainment by Nellie Little Poole’s orchestra. James McCullum and Dell Lloyd head arrangements with a transport committee.

Dillon Elks Lodge Wisdom J. W. Walters The Elks Big Hole Basin Dillon Dillon Lodge Nellie Little Poole James McCullum Dell Lloyd Phillip Lovell Paul Stahl Philip Cottom

Hunters Lose All Meat In Truck Blaze

Bert and Francis Henderson traveling from Idaho to California lost four elk and four deer when their pickup caught fire after a tire blowout. The blaze consumed 1100 pounds of game meat, leaving the truck a total loss. two companions had already continued to California by bus.

Bert Francis Henderson Dell Lima California Selway Idaho Montana Henderson

Dillon Chapter Members to Visit Lima Next Friday

Officers and members of Dillon chapter No. 8 Royal Arch Masons will travel to Lima Friday evening with cars leaving the Masonic hall between 6 and 6 30. The Mark Master and Past Master degrees will be exemplified by local officers, per Herbert Wheat high priest. After the business meeting, refreshments will be served.

Dillon Royal Arch Masons Lima Masonic Hall Herbert ‘Wheat

Banquet Honors East ern Star Leaders at Masonic Hall

Mizpah Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star honored past matrons and patrons at a banquet at the Masonic hall. The regular meeting followed with past heads in the chairs, including Mrs. Rhea Meade as Worthy Matron and Cornelius Hovren as Worthy Patron, plus Edith Herndon secretary and Roy Hendon sentinel among others. The Oct. 7-9, 1946 Beaverhead County Board of Commissioners session discussed creation of the Beaverhead Aeronautics Board to manage airports and funding.

Mizpah Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Order Rhea Meade Cornelius Hovren Elizabeth Paddock Fred Woodside Edith Herndon Romaud D’evelyn Elfreda Woodside Board of County Commissioners Beaverhead County Montana Archie C. Henneberry Paul Stahl Martin C. Jackson C. W. Buckinhagm Stahl

Women’s Christian Society Meeting at Methodist Church Parlors

The Women's Christian Society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the church parlors. Hostesses are Mrs. Ned Saunders and Mrs. Elwood Morrison.

Women’s Christian Society of the Methodist Church Ned Saunders Elwood Morrison

John Hails 84 Dies After Long Illness in Dillon Area

John Walter Hails 84 died Monday afternoon at daughter Myrtle Lloyds Helena home after a long illness. Born January 16, 1862 in Mount Vernon Illinois he moved to Dillon in 1898 with wife Mary Frances Helm who died in 1904. Survived by daughter Mrs. Lloyd another daughter Mrs. Harry McMannis nine grandchildren and services set tomorrow at 2 at Brundage funeral home. Interment Mountain View cemetery.

John Walter Hails Dillon Myrtle Lloyd Helena Mr. Hails Mount Vernon Ill Mary Frances Helm Missouri Hails Deer Lodge Lloyd Harry McMannis Richland Wash George Thelma Lloyd John Lloyd Guam Walter Lloyd Marines Raymond Samson Marilyn Cora Kathleen McMannis Forrest Long Chicago Brundage Funeral Home

Dillon Hunter Loses Finger In Accident

Beaverhead county reports its first hunting accident of the season as Charles McGahan, a Dillon cook, loses the index finger of his right hand when a dog leaps on a high power rifle. The incident occurred about 10 miles above Argenta while deer hunting. Missouri? The Ditton man had just married Miss Alice Wagner in Butte and spent his honeymoon in the mountains.

Beaverhead County Charles McGahan Dillon Cook McGahan Argenta Ditton Alice Wagner Butte

Beavers Hunt District Title With Anaconda Clash

Beaverhead County High School's Beavers travel to Deer Lodge to face Warden in a Class B showdown. After losing 20-0 to Anaconda Central in their last meeting, they prepare for a rematch and a November 1 return with Anaconda Central. In the meantime Butte Reds beat Dillon 13-0 after a prior 7-6 Beavers defeat, with Craver and Graham scoring for Reds and a strong Dillon defense keeping them out of the Beavers' attack.

Beaverhead County High School Beavers Deer Lodge Anaconda Central Dillon Reds Butte Royal Morrison Craver Smith Graham

Mining Men to Meet City Hall Thursday Night

Carl Trauerman of Butte secretary-manager of the Mining Association of Montana to speak at a Beaverhead Mining association special meeting tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in city hall. Meeting called by Elza Patrick president and Bruce Risley secretary.

Carl Trauerman Butte Mining Association of Montana Beaverhead Mining Association Elza Patrick Bruce Risley

Rally at Wisdom by Big Hole Young Republicans

The Big Hole Young Republicans sponsor a Wisdom rally next Sunday night October 27 at 7. Speakers will appear, refreshments will be served, and dancing will be enjoyed. The public is welcome.

Big Hole Young Republicans Club Wisdom

Annual FFA Banquet Set for November Fifth

Mothers and fathers will attend Beaverhead FFA’s annual banquet on Tuesday Nov. 5. Elk steak is listed as the menu centerpiece though organizers admit elk might still be in the mountains. Luther French presides, Chester Downing and Danny Mooney head committees, with Coy Brown Jr. and Sparky ZeBarth as principal speakers bound for the national FFA convention in Kansas City. They left Friday for the trip, planning a Chicago stop en route to visit Armour and Swift plants and stockyards.

Beaverhead Future Farmers of America Luther French F.F.A Chester Downing Danny Mooney Coy Brown, Jr Sparky ZeBarth Kansas City Brown ZeBarth Chicago Armour and Swift Packing

Bulldogs to Hit Bobcats Here Friday

Montana Normal's Bulldogs prepare for a Friday night home clash with the Montana State College Bobcats J V. Dillon hosts the showdown at 7 30 p m as the locals seek revenge after a prior loss to Bozeman. The Bulldogs battled State U J V to an 18 6 defeat in their debut.

Bulldogs Bobcats Montana Normal State University Montana State College Bobcats Bozeman J.v.’S Normal Bozeman Missoula Gizzlies Dillon Beavers Grizzlies Bill Straugh Hammerness Smith Crain Roberts McDonald

Whitehall VFW encampment events set for Sunday

Whitehall will host the district Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment next Sunday with a business session, banquet and entertainment in the high school gym. Beaverhead veterans plan to attend. Dillon hosted last year. Dan White of Whitehall post leads arrangements. A joint social with Lloyd Whipple post and the auxiliary is planned for Wednesday night November 20 with a card party and refreshments.

Whitehall Veterans of Foreign Wars U. S Beaverhead Dillon Dan White Lloyd Whipple Post Auxiliary

Alumni of Normal Active at Montana Education Meet

Montana Education meetings showcase active alumni across districts. Dan A. Bock leads the Eastern district convention in Billings with a large registration team. Karl Bell and Esther Nickel hold roles in North Central and Gallatin County activities. Ruth Ten Eyck and Adeline Beaver chair or present in primary and rural sections.

Normal College Montana Dan A. Bock Illings Billings Josephine Erwin Catherine Barber Alma Cloyd Ann Helland Barbara Hancock Charlotte Suckow Ruth Russell Leona Merrick Gladys Sederholm Kathleen Ashburner Hugh Mosier Audrey Woodside Karl Bell Lewistown Great Falls Helena Esther Nickel Gallatin County High School Leora Hapner State College Kate Seagren Wolf Point T. H. Brekke Flaxville Ella Hammerness Glasgow Irving Andreason Medicine Lake Ernest Desonia Antelope Robert Lowry Harriet Carver Nashua Ruth Ten Eyck Kalispell Adeline Beaver Missoula

Dillon Student Debates Russia Policy at MSU Club

Dillon senior Joe McCracken of Montana State University attended the October 22 International Relations club meeting to debate U S policy toward Russia. McCracken, a former Marine interpreter, majors in history and political science after attending Montana State Normal College Western Michigan College Colorado University and Oklahoma A and M.

Joe McCracken Dillon Montana State University United States Russia McCracken Marines Montana State Normal College Western Michigan College Colorado University Oklahoma A. & M

St Rose Guild Meets at Wenger Home Thursday

The St Rose Guild plans a Thursday 3 PM meeting at Mrs Jules Wenger residence with Mrs Clarence Peters serving as co hostess.

St. Rose Guild Jules Wenger Clarence Peters

Election interest grows in Beaverhead county races

Voter turnout is expected to rise as the general election nears with 74 absent ballots already cast at the Clerk and Recorder’s office. Some small precincts will open at 1 pm instead of 8 am, including Grant, Dewey, Bishop, Polaris, Birchcreek, Monida, Review, Argenta, Glendale, and Bannack, while others start at 8 am. The sample ballot is printed in today's Examiner.

Beaverhead C. W. Buckingham Buckingham Grant Dewey Bishop Polaris Birchcreek Monida Review Argenta Glendale Bannack Examiner

Official of Rebekahs Is Lodge Guest

Ida M. Hines of Bozeman vice-president of the Rebekah Assembly of Montana was honored by Diana Rebekah lodge with an official visit. A banquet at the Andrus hotel, a later I.C.C.F. hall meeting, and a luncheon with the Past Noble Grand club highlighted the visit, as six candidates were initiated.

Ida M. Hines Bozeman Rebekah Assembly of Montana Diana Rebekah Lodge Hines Andrus Hotel 1.C.C.F. Hall Betty Mussetter Clarence Sorenson Frank Poole John Walters Ardella Sanner Glenna Vance Kay Whitworth Bernadine Rebich Noble Grand Club Diana Lodge Mrs. Hines Ruth Ann Dart Ida Schroeder Martha Quackenbush Catherine Murphy Florence Ditty Muriel Tyre Lela Rodgers Nellie Lanner Alice Nelson Ida Olson Mabel Dubois Elma Wright Adel Morrison Gladys Bonnifield Nellie Nelson

Lutheran Ladies Aid Plans Thursday Meeting at Winsel Home

The Lutheran Ladies Aid society will meet Thursday at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. I. W. Winsel with Mrs. Ernest Powe as associate hostess. A program with special music is planned and all members and friends are invited.

Lutheran Ladies Aid Society I. W. Winsel Ernest Powe

Lima Matron Dies Sunday in Hospital

Mrs. Iriene Calvert 31 wife of Lester Calvert died Sunday morning at St James hospital Butte after brief illness She born Idaho March 26 1915 came to Lima three years ago Married August 1944 She was VFW auxiliary and Lima Firemen Ladies chapter member Survived by husband three children Gerald Rawson Rupert Idaho Edward and Charlotte Rawson Lima father John Jarvis Sr brother John Jarvis Jr sister Iris Wikel two nieces all of Elma Washington Funeral held this afternoon at Lima Methodist church with Lima cemetery interment.

Iriene Calvert Lima Lester Calvert St. James Hospital Butte Calvert Idaho Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Lima Firemen Ladies Chapter

Butte Policemen Seek Mayors Removal Over Strike Riots

Eight city police members file a district court complaint against Mayor Barry early, alleging failure to curb mob violence during strikes last year. They seek a court order to declare the office vacant and require an answer within ten days.

Butte District Court Barry Eary O'lbeary Pee

Early Day Matron of City Dies in Deer Lodge

Mrs. Mary Forrester, 85, longtime Dillon resident and Deer Lodge visitor, died after brief illness. Born Baltimore November 6, 1860 she moved to Dillon in 1885 with contractor husband John Forrester who died in 1923. Survived by son Roy Forrester Jr two grandchildren a niece and nephew. Funeral Friday at 2 pm Brundage Funeral Home with Rev Omer Idso of the Methodist church officiating. Interment Mountain View Cemetery.

Mary Forrester Dillon Deer Lodge Baltimore Maryland John Forrester Omer Idso Methodist Church Mountain View Cemetery

Instructors Attend District Conference in Helena

Miss Margaret Hollensteiner and Miss Gladys Forester of the State Normal college training department attend the Southwest District Montana Education Association meeting in Helena. Forester chairs the primary section and will present displays from American Childhood Association and a syllabus of bibliographies and teaching aids for primary teachers. Superintendent and Mrs Moe also attend.

Margaret Hollensteiner Gladys Forester State Normal College Montana Education Association Helena Miss Forester American Childhood Association Moe Oth

Psychiatrist to Speak at Normal College Monday

Dr Gladys Holmes psychiatrist at the State Hospital at Warm Springs will speak in the Normal college auditorium Monday evening Oct 28 at 8 16 o clock Her subject Modern Psychiatric Treatment The public is invited Dr Holmes is brought to Dixon by the local branch of the American Association of University Women in cooperation with Normal College officials She is widely known as an authority in her field and will present several talks in her field

Gladys Holmes State Hospital Warm Springs Normal College Holmes American Association of University Women

Also Mentioned on This Page

Big Hole Aeronautics Fie AST Legislative Assembly of State of Board of County Commissioners John Hails Dillon Hunter Denver Harry E. Andrus William Rosenbaum Emma Autrey St. Joseph's Hospital Farnum Schuyler Immaculate Conception Cathedral Deer Lodge and FFA Grizzly J. W V.F.W Local Post Plans Rebekahs Ida M. Hines of
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