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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1946
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Dodgson of Polson welcomed a son named William Bradley born August 29 weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces The baby joins an older brother in the family.
A long list of local residents and visitors is noted including Jeffery Dodgson and family, Marvin Paige from Santa Monica visiting Wise River, and many cross‑town visits. Obituary for Bob O Connell, 53, born in Elkhorn, WWI veteran, with funeral held at Brundage chapel in Dillon. American Legion Beaverhead post handled services with Mountain View cemetery burial.
The Office of Price Administration extends sugar stamp validity to Sept 30 for stamp 49 and to Dec 31 for stamp 51, with other stamps valid through Oct 31. Stamp 51 becomes valid Sept 1 1946. OPA raises ceiling prices for toilet tissue and paper towels by six percent. Meat prices under decontrol take effect Sept 9 with new price lists issued. Montana meat graders must meet new requirements. prewar dealer charges allowed within set ranges.
Gene Jones of Butte defeated George Sarsfield, also of Butte, one up on the 37th hole to capture his fifth Montana state golf title. Edean Anderson of Helena won the women's crown for the third straight year, edging Jewell Granley of Butte one up on the 19th hole in a closely contested final.
George and Rose Ann Clemow of Jackson have been visitors at their grandmother Elizabeth Clemow's home, sharing time and family contact.
Mrs. Elwood Boucher of Reichle spent Friday in Dillon for unspecified purposes. She was seen in town accompanying a brief visit and local residents noted her presence.
The pastor J Thompson Baker returns from vacation to lead morning worship at 11:00 with the sermon The Abundant Life. Sunday school starts at 10:00 a. m. and the congregation is urged to attend both services.
The Montana grand chapter of the A F A M closed its 82nd communication with the election of Carlisle S. Kenyon of Bozeman as grand master. He succeeds Byron F. Gaither of Worden.
Helena Montana board of railroad commissioners approved higher intrastate motor freight charges set a minimum 75 cent fee and a 10 percent rise in other charges with some exceptions.
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