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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1949

Page

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Committees Chosen for Rotary Year in Dillon

Dillon Rotary enters its 27th year with 41 members under President C J Hovren. The slate lists officers and a detailed set of committees including Aims and objects, Club service, Program, Membership and classification, Attendance and fellowship, Public and Rotary information, Rotary Magazine, Vocational service, Student loan, Community service, Rural urban and farm clubs, Transportation, Youth service, Public health and crippled children, Inter club, Finance and auditing, United Nations and international service, Rotary foundation, and Music with members named for each group.

C. J. Hovren Dillon Rotary Club Fred Bridenstine J. W. Rees Norman Ovitt Ralph Stowell Phillip Bond F. Erwin I. W. Vinsel Ben Davis H. M. Brundage T. Lee McCracken R. D. Curry Theron Sargent Rotary S. F E. Davis S. F. Erwin Warren Stone Rotary Magazine E. A. Cragholm J. C. Wedum Berg Christensen Henry Mikkelson Harry Andersen Jee Pes Frank Tyre J. W. Waters James Williams W. J. Bierrum Don Wheat William Straugh W. E. Monger Rotary Foundation Sam Wilkinson Jack Rees Ralph McFadden W. H. Stephan

Safety Course Available For Local Classes

Beav erhead Mining association secretary A Risley announced that L D Knill will lead a three hour daily first aid and safety course in Dillon from Sept 26 through Sept 30. The free program drew 31 volunteers including sheriff and police personnel, students, and other community members. William Logan notes strong interest but urges completion of the full five day schedule.

B. A. Risley Beaverhead Mining Association E. H. Denny Bureau of Mines L. D. Knill Dillon William Logan Association Sheriff's

Elks Meet Tonight at Dillon Lodge 1554

Dillon lodge No. 1554 B P O E holds regular meeting in J C C F hall at 8 o clock with balloting on candidates. William Tash reports on Boys State as third lodge sponsor and Exalted Ruler George Heikkila shows motion pictures of the national convention.

ELKS Dillon Lodge No. 1554 B.P.O.E J.0.c.f William Tash Lodge George Heikkila Dillon Lodge

George Myers Visits Lima on Business Word

George Myers, a business visitor from Lima, traveled to the city on Wednesday to conduct professional meetings and assess investment opportunities.

George Myers Lima

W.M.C.E. Fall Term Set to Open Next Monday

Western Montana College of Education will open for the fall quarter Monday September 19 registration on Monday physical examinations on Tuesday and class work starting Wednesday Local students may register Saturday September 17 residence halls renovated ready for occupancy also Saturday first meal served will be breakfast Monday morning Evelyn Mikkelson new commercial department head Elinor Larson in charge of home economics department Dorothy Gelhaus new registrar Carl Davis assistant coach for football basketball and baseball outlook bright with many returning lettermen Straugh to return from Navy duty Thursday Equipment page note

Western Montana College of Education Evelyn Mikkelson Miss Mikkelson University of Washington Elinor Larson University of Montana At Aoe Dorothy Gelhaus Dillon Alamosa Colorado Frances Dorr Seattle Miss Gelhaus Carl Davis William Straugh Navy

Enrollment at Public School May Reach 500

Dillon public schools show enrollment near 500 after the first week. On opening day 475 pupils were enrolled with the second grade highest at 66. First grade 63, eighth grade 60, sixth grade 59, and kindergarten down to 40. Final tally expected near 500 with late arrivals.

Dillon Public Schools Laurence A. Walker Walker

Postponed Golf Tournament to Be Held Sunday

The Dillon Country Club announces the annual championship golf tournament postponed from last Sunday due to stormy weather. J. W. Rees, sports committeeman, says the one day event will be held Sunday with all club members invited to participate in their respective flights. Tee-off is at 9 a.m.

J. W. Rees Dillon Country Club

Busy court sessions open week with pleas and filings

District court heard Hal Montgomery plead guilty to forging a Morse check and received a three year prison term. An estate inventory valued Beaverhead real estate at 1400 dollars. Other actions included probates and forgery charges against Ed Jenkins, plus a $150 fine for Lloyd Clark after a misdemeanor check cashed.

Hal Montgomery Lyman H. Bennett Howard E. Morse Beaverhead Robert Cramer Ralph W. Liggett Margaret Williams Ima Ed Jenkins Chris Peterson Justice Court W. G. Gilbert. Jr Paul Temple Jenkins Lloyd Clark W. M. Stone Clark

Ducks Stamps On Sale In Post Office For 1949

Postmaster H J Andrus announces migratory bird hunting stamps for 1949 are in at the post office and on sale for two dollars each. Only 392 stamps are in the first issue, up from last year, with a new green design.

H .J. Andrus Andrus

Brenner Denounces Bond Allocation as Breach of Faith

Representative J. S. Brenner of Beaverhead condemns the $5,000,000 university bond allocation as a breach of faith. He notes a $1,850,000 Pittsburg-type building on the plains diverts funds from older institutions risking accreditation, and criticizes the State Board of Examiners for overruling the Chancellor’s plan, risking east versus west tensions and future education funding.

J. S. Brenner Beaverhead Isue University of Montana State Board of Examiners Montana University of Pittsburgh Executive Council of Presidents State Board of Education Appropriations Committee Ford Olson Mitchell Billings Barre

Judge Family Guests At Polaris Home

Mr and Mrs George Judge and their son from Billings are visiting the home of Mr and Mrs John Judge in Polaris for a family gathering.

George Judge Billings John Judge Polaris

Montana Taxpayers Brace for Bond Issue Clash

The Organized Reserve corps resumes regular training for all reservists in the city hall council room tonight at 7 30 p m Captain William R Burn unit instructor announces meetings will be held on the second and third Wednesday each month Reservists will be paid per attendance this year with broader retirement qualification and promotion opportunities

Organized Reserve Corps City Hall William R. Burn Burn

Montana educators seek board showdown over $5 million university bond

Montana taxpayers and educators demand the state board of education defend its powers amid a bitter fight over a $5,000,000 university bond allocation. The Helena meeting on Sept 23-24 could decide who controls university planning as debates move toward possible court action or a new statewide committee to keep higher education out of politics.

Montana State Board of Examiners University of State Board of Education Helena Education Board Board of Education Board of Examiners John W. Bonner Sec. of State Sam W. Mitchell Arnold Olsen

Bond issue becomes political football in Montana letter

Rush Jordan, president, denounces the $5 million bond allocation as unfair to Western Montana College of Education. He warns the Montana University system risks division and loss of unity as rival units seek special privileges, urging public scrutiny of higher education funding decisions.

State Board of Examiners Dillon Southwestern Montana Western Montana College of Education University of Montana George A. Selke State Board of Education

Economics is Rotary topic Monday night

At the Dillon Rotary Club meeting Monday night T Lee McCracken chaired an event with many guests including George Anderson Carlos Palmer EK W Bond E W McMannis Gaines McCracken and Joe Smith President C J Horren announced Boys State and District President Dr S E Davis welcomed three new members Dr L L Lindley Ray Lyman and Laurence A Walker Speaker J W McCracken recently returned from Washington DC discussed the US economic structure covering present and future trends and urged policies to prevent a low mood citing full employment social security farm programs unemployment compensation as key safeguards against a 1930s crisis.

Dillon Rotary Club T. Lee McCracken George Anderson Carlos Palmer W. Bond E. W. McMannis Gaines McCracken Joe Smith C. J. Horren Boys S. E. Davis L. L. Lindley Ray Lyman Laurence A. Walker J. W. McCracken Washington, D. C McCracken United States

National Guard Lt Womack to Teach in Dillon School

First Lt James Womack of the Montana National Guard is to teach in the Dillon public school. The move is expected to spur the formation of Company G of the 163rd RCT in Dillon, with new recruits to undergo examinations and an assembly at the high school to promote joining. Quarters are secured in the Western Montana College gym.

Dillon James Womack Montana National Guard 163Rd Rct Western Montana College of Education

Community Auction Set for Lima September 22

Otto H. Lohr of Dell plans the second annual Lima community auction to be held in the rear of the Lima garage starting at 11 a m with a free lunch at noon. A partial list of farm equipment household goods and livestock appears in today's Examiner. Sellers may contact Lohr or Kenny Iverson to arrange a sale with Lohr as auctioneer and J S Perkins as clerk.

Otto H. Lohr Dell Lima Mr. Lohr Kenny Iverson J. S. Perkins

Benefit Event Planned for Dell Community Hall

The Dell Community Hall directors announce a basket social and free benefit dance on Saturday September 17. Prizes will go to the best ladies and girls baskets with a door prize. if no basket, guests may bring a cake or pie of equal value. Music by Bill Gandrud’s Dancing Club Orchestra. The hall, once a $500 old garage, now features a hardwood floor roof with ten year guarantee new wiring chimneys stoves coal shed and storage. Dell Hotel will set off delayed fireworks promised on the Fourth of July.

Dell Community Hall Bill Gandrud Dancing Club Dell Hotel

V F W Auxiliary to Meet at 8 Oclock Monday

Mrs. Harry Jensen and Mrs. Stewart Burwell will host the next regular meeting of the auxiliary at 8:00 o'clock Monday night at the I.O.C.F. hall.

Harry Jensen Stewart Burwell C.F. Hall

Beaverhead football coach Tyvand forms three training groups

Beaverhead county high school coach Ben Tyvand says three squads are training separately while fundamentals and blocking improve. He notes Ed Davis and Leroy Owens are sidelined by injuries and that the season opener against Butte High freshmen is on September 23. A three-game season ticket plan is set at two dollars.

Ben Tyvand Beaverhead County High School Ed Davis Leroy Owens Tyrand Butte Central Butte High Mile High Bob Rouse Darwin Phillips Ed Thompson James Murray Dan Hawkins Russell Peterson Ronnie Kenison Roscoe Pilon Don Verbance Jim Orr Sam Davis John Horren Donald Richardson John Platt Don Fairbanks John Helming Jack Howard Robert Bannan Bill Schmitt John Carroll Dan Dennis Floyd Vandegrift Gere ‘Pilon Dale Zink Robert Bourassa Ernest Bourassa Bill Orr Dale Walker Bob

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W.M.C.E Football Outlook Brenner Army Reserve Rush Jordan National Guard V.F.W. Auxiliary Tyvand
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