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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1953
Page
8
John J. Womack of Dillon has been named operations officer of the second battalion 163rd armored cavalry regiment. He moves up from command of D company Dillon with headquarters, as 1st Lt. John McGhee, takes command of D company. First meeting is set for Sept. 18.
Eliel's tops loop as Farmers Union bow 2646 in opening session at Ned-Era Lanes. Dillon Creamery also strong with 2577 in a 3 1 over loss. Andrus Hotel and Eagle Bar light up scores with 3 2 series after a 899 774 first game. Ebel's climbs to first place with 2533 while Farmers Union and Warner's trail closely. Schedule shows Farmers Union vs Warner's and Creamery vs Bond's at 7 pm and Harvey's vs Eagle and Eliel's vs Andrus at 9 pm.
Three day Dillon rodeo featured bucking, bulldogging and trick roping with winner Bill Haynes aboard Reynolds entry. Injuries hit Tom Davis Glen Hoen and Tex Smith while Beavers Open and crowd energy surged. Buck Boyce and Dick Sorenson fought briefly before shaking hands.
A marriage license was issued at Butte on September 4 to Eugene Bager aged 28 and Marian Zoger aged 27, both residents of Monida.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Jack Sturm of Glen at St James Hospital Butte on September 4.
Beavers lost many 1952 contributors to graduation after two 38 to 19 and 18 to 6 wins over the Reds. A veteran nucleus returns with 10 lettermen and eight experienced reserves, plus 10 non varsity players and transfers. Key returnees include Bill Bierrum John McCollum Jim Zink and Jerry Dumke with linemen Jack Selway John Nelson Joe Turner Dan Pendergast and Bob Loveridge. Jack Kenison eyes backfield role and kicking specialty.
Funeral services will be held in Tacoma Washington for Kenneth Cooley Butte who died at Barrett hospital in Dillon after an automobile crash in which he was apparently not seriously injured. He fell from a car driven by Clifford Madsen. The body was sent to Tacoma from Brundage Funeral home.
Beaverhead Rodeo Association handed prizes to numbered program holders at the Dillon rodeo from September 5 to 7. Saturday winner was Fred Proctor, Luma. Sunday winner Ruth Stratford. Monday winner Dillon Les Jones.
Company D of the 163rd Armored Cavalry Regiment will resume meetings at Dillon beginning Sept 18 with Captain James Womack commanding. Prospective emittees may contact M set Proulx at telephone 455.
The state highway department closed the port of entry at Lima and eight other Montana ports on Tuesday. A traffic count at the nine ports showed the 1953 inbound traffic into the state roughly matched the 1952 level.
Gordon Donovan Ed Harrington lead Beavers as 1953 reserves Cars advance from 1952 roster include Duane Simon Frank Buhrer Dick Tash Roy Cote Pete Hilger Bernie Reynolds Tom Glenton and Tyrand. New transfers Craig Cornell Pete Miller Marvin Miller Nels Nygren Delmar Roe Ronnie Jensen Bill Mitchell Bob Schopenh George Walker Bob Johnson Dowdall aids coaching. Two platoons return depth and experience. first conference test is Hamilton Brower at Vigilante field September 18.
Police Chief Dan Mooney reported brisk business for the Police Court during the rodeo weekend. Judge George Baker oversaw a list of offenders including driving while intoxicated charges and disturbing the peace at local establishments with varied fines and bond amounts. Names and exact charges appear in the docket with fines ranging from two to one hundred dollars.
The Examiner Printing Co showcases its top quality job work services with a focus on precision and reliability for everyday business needs. Clients praise consistent deadlines and clear typography across printing projects.
Regional forest service officials report a severe fire season, noting the worst fire record since 1949. Northern Idaho and surrounding areas show higher than typical fire activity with multiple blazes as of September, affecting large forested areas and prompting agency responses.
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