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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1952
Page
1
As August ends and September begins, sports focus shifts from fishing and hunting to shotgun, bird hunting, bowling, and football. The season unfolds with grouse hunts, bowling leagues, and high school football scrimmages, signaling summer's end and fall sports activity across the nation.
Team roping made its Dillon rodeo debut in 1952 with eight teams over two days. Sid Mitzner and Jerry Jensen of Jackson Wyoming posted 263 seconds, Floyd Peters and Rufus Ingersoll won day two and the two day average at 25.4 seconds. Tex Smith and Charles Dunning also posted a 48.4 second Monday time as teams faced two ropers catching horns and heels within a two minute run. Local sponsors included Montana Livestock Auction, Terminal Bar, Lloyds Cafe, Acoma Lounge, Wilson Motors, Leggatt Bar, Shootorium, 45 Club, and Rocky Mountain Cafe.
Registration for the November 4 general election closes Friday September 19 at 5 p m County Clerk Dora E Schmittroth reminded Beaverhead County citizens eligible voters not yet registered may do so at the office this week
Miles City hills host the 1952 Dillon rodeo where Hi Whitlock led saddle bronc with 325 two day total aboard Clara Dane and Fox. John Cobb won bareback riding with 171 on Wild Swede, Sid Mitzner claimed calf roping 18.4, Leonard Sage 13 seconds best loop, Bob Olson the all around and bulldogging winner. Runners include Mall etc.
Shown at the Diamond Bar Inn in Jackson last Thursday night honored guests were Shery Deane Huntley and her mother Mrs. Clayton Huntley. Hosts were Mrs. Dick Hirschy and Mrs. Dwaine McKevitt. Cards and bridge prizes were awarded to local ladies. A pink baby motif decorated the room as gifts were opened and refreshments served.
Dillon attorney John Collins is appointed fifth judicial district judge to fill the unexpired term of Lyman H. Bennett. The appointment takes effect Sept. 1 and expires Dec. 31, with Collins intending to return to private practice after Jan. 1.
Beaverhead county high school football players under Coach Ben Tyrand train for a five game 1952 schedule. Ten sophomores and several transfers contend for starting roles while 1952 opener is Sept 11 at Butte Reds.
Bowling in two leagues begins next week with Tribune versus Men's Store and Roberts versus Big Dipper at 7 p.m. Monday in Commercial League. Gosman’s versus Tash and Metlen’s versus Harvey’s follow at 9 p.m. The City League starts Sept. 1952-53 with Coasters versus Winn’s and Bond’s versus Eliel’s at 7 p.m. then Creamery versus Bay’s and Eagle against Warner’s at 9 p.m. All games are at Dillon Bowling Center.
Grant cowboy Bob Olson earned 170 points over two days to win the all around at Dillon, securing a $1,000 prize. He led in bulldogging with 110 points and saddle bronc with 60, finishing strong with 84 seconds in bulldogging Sunday and 21.1 seconds Monday. Olson’s win, aided by Mrs. Olson and daughter Bobby at ringside, follows a season of rodeo success and sets up a Lewiston and Pendleton circuit runs.
The Dillon rural fire crew controlled a brush fire at the Knox ranch near Dell on Saturday afternoon after about eight acres burned. An emergency crew of 20 men recruited after the first alarm was released when no further help was needed.
Dillon high school band members and parents along with community groups raised about 1500 dollars net over several weeks through entertainments and other projects. Leader Charles Grafft coordinated efforts with the Beaverhead Rodeo Association and local businesses contributing to the fundraising success.
Donna Talent arrives in Ookala Hawaii to teach art and music at the local school. She previously taught last year in Klamath Falls Oregon.
Labor day parade prizes were announced by parade chairman Jay McCarthy. Top awards went to Best Cowgirl Pat Patton Leona George Geneese Cook and Best Cowboy Jack Forsythe Joe Stefanie Neil Benson with other categories and floats named. The children's parade awarded $41 in prizes with about 30 entrants.
The 1952 Dillon rodeo featured the Missoula Sheriff’s Posse with 20 riders and horses performing complex maneuvers. Dillon City Band under Charles Grafft supplied music, county attorney Carl Davis announced events, and notable trick riders the Torrence Sisters from Pueblo plus young Bobby Olson demonstrated advanced horsemanship.
School officials report 285 students enrolled on the first day of the 1952-53 year, 19 more than 1951-52. Freshmen total 75, sophomores 84, juniors 75, seniors 51, with 21 transfers from Missoula Butte Virginia City and Idaho. Officials expect enrollment to top 300 soon.
Winners of four electric appliances in a band fund drive were announced at the rodeo grounds Sunday. Victor won a 16 foot deep freeze, Cal Fitzsimmons a Kitchen Aid dish washer, Harry G. Christensen a Hotpoint automatic dish washer, Walter Stamm a Bendix clothes dryer, and Lee South won a prize.
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce trade group sets fall and winter hours for Dillon shops from 9 a m to 6 p m effective Tuesday, replacing the 8 a m to 5 p m summer schedule. Christmas season hours may extend later. daylight saving time discussed as a possible statewide change.
The Rev. Arthur Lord and his family arrived Sunday to take over St James Episcopal church in Dillon. He succeeds Rev. Arthur Ward who left for Minnesota in fall 1951. Lord, a native of England, came from Malta where he led St Marys church for four years after earlier postings in Canada. Sunday schedules include holy communion at 8 a.m., morning prayer and sermon at 11, and church school at 9:45.
Officials said official attendance figures for the 1952 Dillon rodeo will be delayed a few days. Unofficial estimates put attendance between 6 000 and 7 000 across two days, with weather dampening Sunday turnout and a near capacity crowd Monday boosting gate sales.
Supt Laurence Walker reports on the second day enrollment for the Dil jon grade schools at 545 pupils, 60 more than opening day last year. The year may top 600 with strongest shows in kindergarten 83 and in grades two five and eight.
Joan Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Clark led as queen of the 1962 Dillon rodeo after a horsewomanship exhibition on the depot lawn and midnight judging at city hall. Attendants Connie South Marilyn Mockel Myrna McCarthy Anna May Cheney and Geneese Cook named. Dr L L Lindley chaired the queen contest with judges George Gleed John Rebish and Don Berger. Ticket sales by contestants weighed in the judging.
Beaverhead County farmers are urged by Chairman Benson to complete soil and water conservation practices under the 1952 AC program. The program helps cover part of approved costs to rebuild soil fertility and conserve water. Benson notes limited ACP funds remain for each practice and delaying may push assistance to 1953. Early fall work advised to prevent erosion and preserve moisture and stock water.
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