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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1949

Page

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Educators from Western Montana College attend Montana Education association meetings

Western Montana College of Education will be well represented at district meetings of the Montana Education association this week October 27 to 29. Representatives include Zella Flores Miles City. Evelyn Mikkelsen Genevieve Albertson Mary Emerick and William Pope Great Falls. Mildred Bough Margaret King Beaverhead training school. Rush Jordan Gert Daniels Missoula. Lawrence Walker and many training school staff. Beaverhead high classes dismissed to enable faculty attendance.

Western Montana College of Education Montana Education Association Zella Flores Miles City Great Falls Evelyn Mikkelsen Genevieve Albertson Mary B. Emerick William Pope Emerick Pope Mildred Bough Margaret King Rush Jordan Gert Daniels Science Missoula Lawrence Walker James Womack Musa Tellier Olivia Patton Edna Jeanne Graham Virginia O’reilly Betty Satter Bert Shortt Florence Stoffler Gladys Forester Martha D. L. Johnson Lenore McCollum Mildred Avery Joe Ryburn Alfred Golde

Ranchman of Big Hole Dies After Illness

William P. Carroll 57 of Dillon died at Barrett hospital after an extended illness. Born March 29 1892 he spent his life in Beaverhead County ranching with Carroll Bros Hereford cattle. Surviving include widow son and daughter in law Ann Kajin grandchildren and multiple siblings. Requiem mass was at St Rose Church with interment at Mountain View cemetery.

William P. Carroll Barrett Hospital Dillon Big Hole Basin Bannack Francis Carroll Beaverhead County Co. C 10Th Field Signal Battalion Carroll Bros National Farm Loan Association Joe Kajin Beaverhead Ann Pasadena J. F. Carroll Emmett Carroll F. T. Carroll Calif Charles Carroll Spokane John Carroll Kelogg Idaho Mary Carroll Polson Frank P J. T. Madden Billy Carroll Bobbie Jimmy Kajin St. Rose Catholic Church Timothy Clifford Mountain View Cemetery Beaverhead Post No. 20 American Legion Brundage Chapel Tom Clemon James Mansfield J. C. Wedum T. F. McFadden Loren Davis Walter Stamm

Arraignment Alerts Snyder Guilty Plea in Car Theft Case

Eugene Snyder pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge in district court on Monday and received a one year state prison sentence from Judge Lyman H. Bennett. He admitted stealing a car from Charles Crichfield, driving to Butte, and abandoning the vehicle.

Eugene Snyder Lyman H. Bennett Snyder Charles Crichfield Butte

Western Montana College crowns Bernie Gleed Homecoming Queen

Bernie Gleed senior nominee for Homecoming queen at Western Montana College of Education has been chosen to reign this year. The M club announced she will be crowned at a ceremony between halves of the Carroll Bulldog game on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 30, with attendants Mary Baker Donna Corrigan Betty Breier Betty Christiansen Marjorie Hork Joan McMichael and Valdean Osteros.

Bernie Gleed Western Montana College of Education Carroll-Bulldog Mary Baker Donna Carrigan Betty Breier Betty Christensen Marjorie Hork Joan Mce- Michael Valdean Osteros

Legion Post Sets Special Meeting This Thursday

Commander W. W. Boger announced a special Legion meeting in the firemen quarters at city hall Thursday evening at 8. All members invited to discuss Armistice Day plans, enjoy a movie, and lunch. Attendees are asked to wear their Legion caps.

W. W. Boger Beaverhead Post No. 20 The American Legion Legion

Paper changes name to Wescolite at Western Montana

The Montano mal, among the oldest college publications in the state, is renamed Wescolite with this week’s issue. The change follows the school’s renaming to Western Montana College of Education and was suggested by Donna Carrigan.

Montanomal Wescolite Donna Carrigan Western Montana College of Education

Dillon Rodeo Association Meets Tonight at Courtroom

The Dillon Rodeo association will hold a meeting in the court room this evening at 8 o'clock.

The Dillon Rodeo Association

Mr and Mrs Ditty Visit Salt Lake City This Week

Mr and Mrs Sam Ditty were visitors in Salt Lake City during the early part of the week. The trip highlights their engagements with local events and sightseeing around the city.

Sam Ditty Salt Lake City

Ranchmen Invited to Rotary Meeting at Armstead

Southern Beaverhead ranchers from Beaverhead county are invited as guests to a Dillon Rotary Club interurban meeting next Monday at Buffalo Lodge Armstead. E A Phillips Montana Livestock secretary will speak on livestock conditions and land control by state and federal agencies.

Beaverhead County Dillon Rotary Club Buffalo Lodge Frank Hazelbaker E. A. Phillips Montana Livestock Association Rotarians Phillips S. E. Davis 167Th Rotary Internation Dillon Club Frank Ray Lyman Lawrence Walker L. L. Lindley

Death claims William Hall in Beaverhead County

William Wilson Hall a resident of Beaverhead county for 23 years died Tuesday night at Barrett hospital after a brief illness. He was born February 29 1860 in Ontario Canada and worked as a carpenter. Survived by a son Gordon Great Falls a daughter and son in law Mrs Robert Sands Polson a daughter Mrs Clara Hick Port Orchard Wash three brothers Joe Robert Henry Canada and a sister Ada Hall Canada six grandchildren He homesteaded at Thorny before moving to Dillon Funeral Thursday at 2 p m Brundage chapel with Rev Robert N Johnstone officiating interment Mountain View cemetery.

William Wilson Hall Beaverhead County Barrett Hospital Ontario Canada Gordon Great Falls Robert Sands Polson Clara Hick Port Orchard Wash Joe Robert Henry Ada Hall Hall Thorny Dillon Brundage Robert N. Johnstone Methodist Church Mountain View

Wardens Rout Beaver Team In Deer Lodge Clash

Deer Lodge Wardens defeated the Beaver squad 32 to 6 at Deer Lodge. Hebert starred with a 73 yard run and another score, while Sam Davis led Beaver efforts with a quarterback sneak for their lone TD. Beavers face Helena Reserves next followed by Whitehall, weather permitting.

Beaver Deer Lodge Wardens Beavers Sam Davis Hebert Hamilton Davis Rouse Phillips Pilon Dennis Orr Bond Verdance Helena Whitehall Ben Tyvand

Fire department responds to stove blaze on East Glendale

Dillon firefighters were called to the Bill Spehar home at 920 East Glendale Street Wednesday afternoon to jack up an over heated stove that started a small fire. Damage was slight.

Dillon Fire Department Bill Spehar East Glendale Street

Reward for Dog Poisoners Urges Permanent Fund

Phil C. Orr, curator of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, asks about creating a permanent several thousand dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of dog murderers. He notes a local $150.00 reward sits unutilized and proposes a state or national organization to curb the crime. Orr is a Beaverhead County native from a pioneer ranching family.

Phil C. Orr Santa Barbara Mr. Orr Beaverhead County

Gardner Bound Over In Utah for Murder

Ray Dempsey Gardner 27 of Columbus Ohio was bound over for district court trial on first degree murder charges in Utah. He allegedly killed Shirley Gretzinger 17 whose nude body was found in Riverdale July 21 and is also charged in the death of Sue Horn 39 a ranch cook from Montana. He allegedly confessed to slayings and faced questions about other cases. He is held without bail.

Ogden Utah Ray Dempsey Gardner Columbus Ohio J. Quill Nebeker Gardner Shirley Jean Gretzinger Riverdale Sue Horn Butte Mont Ranch Cook Dillon James Shelly Jamestown N. C

Bonner to Address VEW Meeting in Dillon

Gov. John W. Bonner will attend the Dillon district No. 4 Golden Jubilee VEW meeting on Nov. 13. Over 200 post and auxiliary delegates from 18 posts are expected, with headquarters at the Eagles and LO.OF. halls and a 6 p.m. banquet at St. Rose guild hall followed by dancing.

Dillon Lloyd Whipple Odd Fellows Hall John W. Bonner Wilbur C. Hammond District No. 4 Bruce Watters Veterans’ Welfare Commission Carl M. Davis John James Rogan James Richard Evans Wesley W. Hunt John F. Gibbons Stuart Burwell Dean Neson Jack O’donnell 1.C. O.F. Hall Dean Nelson Carl Davis George Mithun Comdr. Watters Earl H. Cantrell Baptist Church Idaho Sebree Comdr Watters

Elks Lodge in Dillon to Host Official Visitation

District Deputy Thomas Meager of Butte will make an official visitation to Dillon lodge No. 1554 on Wednesday October 26. Exalted Ruler George Heikkila announced. An oyster stew will be served at the ICCF hall at 6 30 p m and during the session a class of candidates will be initiated.

Thomas Meager Butte Montana West Dillon Lodge B.P.O.E George Heikkila I.C.C.F

Tash Funeral Held Here on Saturday

William S. Tash longtime Beaverhead ranchman and Hereford breeder died recently. At St James Episcopal Church in Dillon a large crowd attended the services led by Rev Arthur Ward. Interment followed with Dillon Lodge No 1554 BPOE conducting grave side rites. Survived by widow Emily three sons and daughters in law Earl Wilbur and Harry Tash four grandchildren one great grandchild two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers named Guy Gray Mark Clemon John Knoll I W Vinsel George Harrison and Sam Wilkinson.

St. James Episcopal Church Beaverhead County William S. Tash Arthur B. Ward Mountain View Cemetery Dillon Lodge Tash Bill Thayer Iowa Lenkersdorfer Dillon Republican County Central Committee Montana Livestock Association Emily Earl Tash Wilbur Tash Harry Tash Cora Jackson Cut Bank Clara Kelly Monitor Wash Beaverhead Madison Guy Gray Mark Clemon John Knoll I. W. Vinsel George Harrison Sam Wilkinson

Dillon Schools Close for Teachers Convention

Dillon public schools will close Thursday and Friday so teachers may attend the annual convention in Missoula Great Falls Miles City and Glasgow. Most Dillon teachers plan to attend Missoula with Dora Smith as reading specialist leading a strong program.

Dillon Public Missoula Great Falls Miles City Glasgow Dillon Dora Smith

Beaverhead Winners at North Fair

Beaverhead county hog breeders gained top honors at the Missoula show with two Duroc hogs winning blue ribbons. Mr and Mrs Gerry Geiger entered a boar and a gilt among hogs from across Montana and Canada, marking Beaverhead’s first state fair entry. The Geigers raise over 200 hogs on their Medicine Lodge ranch.

Beaverhead County Gerry Geiger Medicine Lodge Missoula Beaverhead Geiger Canada

Baptist Dedication Set for Next Sunday

The basement chapel of the new First Baptist church will be dedicated in services next Sunday announced by Rev. Belle Long. Out of town guests are invited with programs including a flannelgraph by Miss Beatrice Hollenbeck, sermons by Rev. Arthur Allen, personal testimony by Miss Dolores Joy, a Dixon history read by Mrs. Cushing, and moving pictures of the El Bethel camp plus Greece and Switzerland visuals. Noon and evening meals will be served to visitors with special music for each service.

New First Baptist Church Belle Long Beatrice Hollenbeck Montana Child Evangelism Fellowship Arthur Allen Baker House of God Allen Dolores Joy Italy Dillon Baptist Church Tony French Ed Cushing Cushing Miss Joy Rev. Allen el Bethel Argenta Greece Switzerland

Kiwanis Kavalkade Promises Local Talent Show

Beaverhead County high school auditorium hosts Kiwanis Kavalkade a two hour musical variety show produced and directed by Bill Rieske with Joe Smith and Lloyd Dougherty. Rehearsals soon cast selected. performances set for November 9 and 10 with all proceeds benefiting the Barrett hospital fund.

Kiwanis Kavalkade Beaverhead County High School Bill Rieske Joe Smith Lloyd Dougherty Barrett Hospital Fund

Keen Interest Shown In Crosley Giveaway

More than 100 entries have been received for the Crosley Giveaway by Winn's Inc. Floyd Winn, manager, says entries are still being accepted with a November 30 deadline. Top prize is 110,000 cash plus a complete Crosley kitchen. other prizes include 5,000 cash and electric kitchens, and 125 total awards from the Crosley division Avco Manufacturing.

Crosley Winn’s, Inc Floyd Winn Avco Manufacturing Corporation Winn

Bulldogs Tie Idaho J. V.s Here Sunday

Dillon fans packed the local field for the Idaho State J. V. versus W. M. C. E. Bulldogs game a back and forth first half with a late Bulldogs score on a Taylor interception return for a TD McDonald added the point Idaho countered with a safety and a Jones 75 yard run for a score The Hotdogs lineup included Mattix Weeks Fidler Malee Durkin Durkin Donovan Barnhard Fey Trask and McDonald The season finale is set for Vigilante field Saturday at 2:30 PM

Idaho Jones W.M.C.E Idaho J. V's Wmce J. V

Relatives Attend Dillon Funeral of William P. Carroll

Relatives from out of town attended the Dillon service for the late William P. Carroll on Monday. Included were brother John Carroll of Lewiston Idaho, Francis Carroll of Pasadena California, sister Sister Mary Carroll of Polson, and brother Charles Carroll of Spokane with Mother Mary Joseph accompanying.

Dillon William P. Carroll Charles Carroll Spokane John Carroll Lewiston Idaho Francis Pasadena Calif Mary Carroll Polson Mary Joseph

Des Moines Sailors Take Ten Day Leave in France

Elmer M. Hammond gunner's mate third class USN of this city recently visited the French Riviera on a ten day leave while heavy cruiser USS Des Moines, his ship, moored at Golfe Guan France. Leave parties to Paris and other French points were arranged for the crew.

Elmer M. Hammond USN French Riviera Des Moines Golfe Guan France Paris

Beaverhead Girls Win Wool Contest Finalist Invitations

Four Beaverhead county high school home economics students earned preliminary judging placements in the Make It Yourself With Wool contest. Mary Ellen Conover placed third for a green winter coat at Bozeman. Bobbie Jean Giudici and Elizabeth McCollum entered two-piece dresses. Kazako Neishi wore a navy blue suit. Finalists will model at Great Falls on Nov. 2 for state judging and numerous prizes. The event, in its third year, promotes sewing skills in virgin wool garments, led by Mrs. W. L. Barrett of Great Falls as Montana state auxiliary president.

Home Economics Beaverhead County Wool Bureau, Inc Great Falls Mary Ellen Conover Bozeman Bobbie Jean Giudici Elizabeth McCollum Kazako Ne

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Big Hole WMCE Bernie Legion Post Rotary Armstead William Hall Gov. Bonner Elks Visitor Episcopal Church North Fair Duroc Prize Porkers Bulldogs Idaho J. V.S
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