Players to Present Moliere Comedy in Jackson September
Virginia City Players stage The Doctor In Spite of Himself by Moliere on Saturday September 29 at the Diamond Bar Inn with Bernard Tone in the role of Sagnarelle the wood cutter who becomes a physician. Tone brings six summers with the company plus New York TV and stage work. He plans additional appearances in the Gay 90s vaudeville revue and will perform The Shooting of Dan McGrew and a bar ber shop routine after the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Tone
Sagnarelle
Virginia City Players
Moliere
Diamond Bar Inn
Mr. Tone
The
Players
New York City
New York
Tone
Dan McGrew
Barber Shop
Brother
Devil’s Disciple
Maurice Evans
Friendship Club Elects Officers and Plans Bazaar
The Jackson Friendship club met in the church Tuesday. Officers elected were Mrs. Zella Lugar president Sherry Harrison vice president and Mary Peterson secretary treasurer. A new chimney for the church was decided and a bazaar with a lunch sale will be held on Election day November 6. The next meeting is October 2 at Mrs. Sherry Harrison’s home.
Chinook Fishermen Seek Big Chinook on Salmon River Trip
A group of local Chinook fishermen led by Fred Nelson and companions traveled to the Salmon River country on Tuesday afternoon to pursue large Chinook salmon. The party returned in two waves, some Wednesday night and the rest on Thursday, after their hunting trip along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salmon River
Fred Nelson
Bill Nelson
Jay Nelson
Willie Shearer
Bruce Jardine
Brian Marsh
Tom Nelson
Greenhouse Tomatoes and Garden Notes
Mrs. Mary Sperle grows a thriving crop in her greenhouse with vines loaded to ripen fruits. She tends cucumbers and many flowers while neighbors share garden pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sperle
Mrs Jennie Recovers After Doctor Orders Rest
A doctor has ordered Jennie to rest, and her family expresses hope for a swift recovery. The note emphasizes the need for her to regain health with support from her mother nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
Krause Allen Wedding in Dillon
Miss Donna Krause and William John Allen wed at the First Presbyterian Church in Dillon with Rev. William J. Holland officiating. Attending were Mr and Mrs John Krause and Kenna. Mr and Mrs Fred Nelson. Mrs Fred Hirschy. Mr and Mrs Roy Ford. Mr and Mrs Dean Keyser. Mr and Mrs Bob Jackson. Mr and Mrs Charles Burton. Mrs Allen Dansie. Mary Elizabeth and Thais Lightfoot. and Mrs Chris Sperle. It was described as a very beautiful wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause-Allen
Jackson
Donna Krause
William John Allen
Dillon
John Krause
Kenna
Fred Nelson
Fred Hirschy
Roy Ford
Dean Keyser
Bob Jackson
Charles Burton
Allen Dansie
Mary Elizabeth
Thais Lightfoot
Chris Sperle
First Presbyterian Church
William J. Holland
Laphams Visit Dillon Friends and Birthday Tributes
Mr and Mrs Harry Lapham traveled from Dillon on Monday and called on Bob Jackson and Roy Ford before returning that evening. Mrs Myrtle Lapham marked her 65th birthday with visits, flowers, a cake and gifts as friends stopped by. Dillon visitors included Mr and Mrs Dale Strodtman and family with Mrs Strodtman preparing for a Nicaragua trip. Mr and Mrs Henry Strodtman came from Ashland Kansas and looked for a new location. On Monday the Strodtmans were driven to Kalispell by the Dales. Mrs Frank Lightfoot cared for Francis and Wally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lapham
Dillon
Bob Jackson
Roy Ford
Myrtle Lapham
Dale Strodtman
Students Return Home From Dillon Weekend
Mr and Mrs Jack Shepherd and friends brought home Richard Ellen Rae Tom Stocks and more students who stayed in Dillon for the football game and dance Royal Neighbors Lodge met with Oracle Millie Dansie presiding at the Diamond Bar Inn after refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Shepherd
Sally
Dillon
Richard
Ellen Rae
Tom Stocks
Tom Nelson
Sandra Lapham
Jennie Lynn Nelson
Charles Burton
Johnny
James Smith
Raymond Peterson
Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Millie Dansie
Diamond Bar Inn
Jean Nelson
Louise Nelson
Joan Pettit
Ollie Krause
Darlene Fernandez
Dolores Husted
Farewell Party Attendees In Dillon For Father Clifford
Jackson guests attended a Dillon farewell for Father Clifford at the Guildhall. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred Nelson Mr and Mrs Dale Pettit Mr and Mrs Bob Jackson and Mrs Fred Hirschy. Wharton dinner guests Wendell Jardine hosted at his home. Open air supper at Minerlake with Swen Findal John Peterson and Jardine families. Peterson and Findal departed for Oregon on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Jackson
Father Clifford
Dillon
Fred Nelson
Dale Pettit
Bob. Jackson
Fred Hirschy
Guildhall
John Peterson
Swenson
Oregon
Wendell Jardine
Melvin
Lord
Missoula
Clarence Coyle
Fred Hirschys
Hirschy
Herb. Armitage
Monteray
Calif
Melvin Lord
Elvin “Peterson
Russell
Marvin
Melvin Peterson
Dan Pendergast
Louise Peterson
St. Margaret's Guild
Jack Sullivan Injured in Dillon Road Wreck
Jack Sullivan wrecked his new Pontiac sedan a few miles east of Jackson on the Dillon road Sunday. Cassie Dooling took the injured man to Barrett hospital in Dillon. He is not seriously hurt. Jack Shepherd brought the wrecked car back to Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sullivan
Jackson
Dillon Road
Cassie Dooling
Dillon
Barrett Hospital
Jack ' Shepherd
Farewell Party Held at Diamond Bar Inn
A farewell gathering was hosted Saturday night at the Diamond Bar Inn for local residents headed away soon. Violet May Turner plans to return to school along with Janet Cassie and Mary Ann Dooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inn
Diamond Bar Inn
Violet
Turner
Janet
Cassie
Mary Ann Dooling
Expat Visitors and Local Socials Highlight Dillon Notes
A busy Dillon social week features visits by Mrs. Jennie Johnson and Mrs. Carl Matter, shopping trips by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hanson, and a long list of family gatherings, dances, picnics, and church events. Nearby trips include Helena business flights and Butte medical visits, with students heading to Missoula Bozeman and Dillon for college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hanson
Lulu Miller
Dillon
Jennie Johnson
Carl Matter
Dale Strodtman
Francis
Helena
Betsy Clemon
Frank Lightfoot
John Krause
Butte
Dale Pettit
Kathy
George Pettit
Ernest Golay
John
Harvey Johnson Ranch
Harry Davis
Big Hole
Missoula
Ray Stocks
Cecil Ray
Armstead
John Dooling
Janet
Horner
Quinn
Idaho Falls
Diamond Bar Inn
Ralph McPherson
Jackson
John Husted
Elaine
Donna
Private Neil Benson Stationed in Alaska Amid Rotation Plan
Pvt. Neil W. Benson aged 19, son of Mrs. Carl O. Benson of Dillon, arrived in Alaska from Fort Lewis as part of Operation Gyroscope. He serves as a driver in Battery B of the 82nd Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion, 71st Infantry Division, and entered service in December 1955 after training at Fort Carson. He attended Western Montana College of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Richardson
Alaska
Neil W. Benson
Carl O. Benson
Dillon
Fort Lewis
Wash
Benson
71St Infantry
Army
Fort Carson, Colo
Western Montana College of Education
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Sincerity Rebeka Lodge
Miss May Sprinkle
Wisdom
Lela Rutledge
Barbara Rasmussen
Jean Lauesen
Lightfoot
Allan Dansie
George Krause
Krause
Sun Valley
Tom Clemon and
Idaho
Tom
Clemon
Jennie’ Johnson
Nora Johnson
Anaconda Hospital
Patersons
Elvin Peterson
Marin
Camilla Sohm
Tom Dooling
Johnny Panich
Brett Stocks
Dana Andreasen
Donna Andreasen
Hamby Lake
Violet. Turner
Bozeman
Keith Boetticher
Jimmy
Barney Bray
Gary
Harold Jenkins
Vern Hamre
Hamilton
Ranger
Madowney
Professor Hahn
Ben Slanger
John Eliel
Harry Lanham
Dan
Roy Jackson
Canada
Montana
Blaz Lugar
Bianche’ Curtis
Mary Starkweather
Sundya Morring
Roberta Jean
Harford Nelson
Johnny Nelson
John Cheek
Anaconda
Jack. Shepherd
Bud Lapham
Bud
Swen Firdal
Neil Benson
County Clerk and Recorder
Notary Public
Monica
Leoa M. Parks Lima
Francis M. Merrell
Clifford Calvert Dell
Joseph M. Dowling
Bill Rule Armstead
Arleen G. Chism Grant
Mae Mulliner
Argenta
John Hand
Bannack
Lelia Stallings
Polaris
John Judge Jackson
Roy Jackson Wisdom
Helen Smith
Dewey
Ruth Goose
Beaverhead County
Republican Central Committee
Beaverhead
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