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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1954
Page
8
An engagement is announced for Miss Salis Stamm daughter of Mr and Mrs W Vo Stamm and James B Orr son of Mrs Ance H Orr of Red Ledger. The couple will wed Saturday Sept 25 at St Rose Cathol church Motche qua.
A city council official urged stricter traffic rules and more patrolmen to enforce the laws. The recommendation cites higher penalties and uniform code variance as needed to curb unsafe driving behaviors.
A local farmer faced a $100 fine and six months in jail after pleading guilty to issuing bad checks. Sheriff Paul Temple reported the case followed a plea agreement and sentencing occurred last week.
Candidates for Queen of the 1954 rodeo draw applause in the county tour parade last Saturday. Mrs Phyl liis McCracken, president of the Sor eptumist club, notes scores are remarkably close. A displayed wardrobe prize attracts attention at Ehels as the queen’s retinue forms. Contestants: Dorine Downing, Joyce Ovitt, Sue Peterson, Magna Reuse, Barbara Carlson, Carol Robison.
Nearly 600 4-H members, leaders, and agents attended the Montana state 4-H Club Congress where Beaverhead members won in demonstrations, dress revue, clothing, meat, and home economics. Carla Jensen and Carel Cocanougher led with white and red awards. Verna Mare Jenkins earned a first place blue for junior leadership.
Merle Hays a 41 year old Dillon resident was pronounced dead by the coroner after an investigation. His body was found at his home north of the city with a .30-40 rifle nearby and officials attributed the act to illness after a heart attack about a month earlier.
Born June 17 1913 in Salmon Idaho William Hayes served after World War II and lived in Montana for about 30 years He died with funeral rites at Mountain View cemetery conducted by Rev R N Johnstone Survivors include his mother Eleanor Hayes Seattle brothers Milton E Hayes William F Hayes Robert L Hayes Dillon and sisters C E Morrison Honolulu Martin L Woods Seattle and William B Weise Dillon
Dillon locals report visits from Mrs. Ruth Gray formerly of Dillon and Mrs. J. E. Kelly. Alderic Tessier returns to Seattle after days in Dillon. Rev. Smith and Rev. Ward, former Episcopal rectors, noted. Also mentions Mrs. Lewis D. Smith of Helena with granddaughter Carolyn Ward. Marjorie Stevenson and Gertrude Whipple visit. Ralph Cushing and sons Renzie and Henry visit Elk Horn Springs. F. A. Hazelbaker to oversee Kappa Kappa Gamma duties in Missoula. Waldo Jaax and family return to Mankato. Lt. Gov Gosman and wife return from Rochester after surgery. George Gleed and wife welcome a daughter in Butte Community hospital.
The Salvation Army truck from Butte will visit Dillon on Wednesday September 8 to collect usable clothing, furniture, and odds and ends. Donors may arrange pickups by sending a postcard to Salvation Army Box 911-S Dillon Montana.
Martin Ankeny was found guilty of creating a disturbance at a local bar during a Saturday event and fined $25 by Police Judge George E. Baker. Levi Richardson, the bartender, testified with five witnesses present. Earlier that day Ankeney pleaded not guilty before the hearing Monday evening.
Starting Labor Day Sunday the Baptists will hold two weeks of daily meetings with the Trim-Engstrom team conducting spiritual programs and a Roll Call Sunday when all members must attend and answer when named.
The emphasis campaign highlights Mr Engstrom famed for chalk art remembered by many. He led Bible school visits and painted a Jordan River scene for the Baptist baptistry and will conduct children's meetings with his colored chalk drawings given to children as prizes. Walter Trim, another veteran WWI alumnus of Bob Jones University, will conduct nightly services and also perform live chalk drawing during ring service.
A strong wind with a tornado-like gusts struck Dillon Tuesday night last week. It toppled a brick chimney at the two story Stahl apartment, caused debris in the east central area, and carried a newly built cowshed 500 feet away near Howard Kent place. No injuries were reported as damage spread to buildings and trees across town.
About 40 guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Poole to honor a popular young couple. A three tiered cake, miniature wedding tableau, and a wedding march played by Carol Ann Dyer accompanied gifts and games. An airplane centerpiece, built by the late George Featherly, and music from the Washington DC school of music provided festive details.
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