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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1954

Page

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Voter Registration Totals Set for Beaverhead County Election

Beaverhead County shows 3 963 electors registered for the November election, 128 fewer than 1952 but up 213 since July. Precincts Dillon South Central and others show declines while Dillon North Central Grant Argenta Glendale-Birchcreek gain. totals compare 1952 with current by precinct.

Beaverhead County Dillon South Central Lima Dell Bedrock ‘Arm Stead Dulon South Bannack-Polans Wisdom Dillon North Central Dulon North Grant Argenta Glendale-Birchcreek Lakeview-Monida Bedrock ‘Armstead Dillon South Dillon North Dillon West Bannack Polaris Dewey

Faculty Changes Noted at WMCE as Enrollment Rises

Western Michigan College of Education sees a raft of faculty changes this fall. Professor O Moe Jeft will visit training institutions in the northwest while on leave this autumn quarter. Mrs Ivard leads the library during Walter McGuire’s yearlong leave for graduate study. Mrs Dillavou departs Oct 12 for Europe on a study tour. Nedine McCamant becomes secretary at the residence hall while serving as assistant to acting dean Georgia Mathews. Enrollment Tuesday night stands at 262 with registration continuing.

O ' Moe Leacher Northwest Washington Oregon California Moe Ivard Walter McGuire University of Minnesota Western University of Chicago Evelyn Mikkelson Art Institute of Chicago Art Institute of St Paul Nedine McCamant Georgia Mathews Miss McCamant Eastern Washington College of Education Cheney Spokane Community Chest Dorothy Gelhaus

Wisdom Luncheon Celebrates GOP Women in Dillon

About 50 attendees of the Wisdom GOP Women’s Club luncheon discussed national state and county election efforts for November 2. Speakers included Molly Claskey Amy Stephens George Gosman and Clifford Mockel with county candidates such as George Gleed Norman Downing Paul Temple and Evans G Innes.

Republican Women's Club Wisdom Wisdom Women Amy Stephens J. H. Gilbert Dillon Partisans Molly Claskey U. S D’ewart George Gleed Norman Downing Paul Temple Evans G. Innes Dillon Township

Courageous Man Loses Arm in Farm Accident

Calvin Mitchell, 6 ft 2 in, on the Mitchell ranch two and a half miles north of Dul lon, was dragged by a hay bale conveyor as his jumper caught and he braced against the belt. He severed the arm arteries with a pocket knife to free himself, underwent amputation above the elbow, and survived with praise for his courage and quick actions.

Calvin Mitchell Mitchell Ranch Dullon Dillion Juergens Barrett Hospital Butte

Mrs Arbour Visits Bozeman to Meet New Granddaughter

Mrs J C Arbour traveled to Bozeman last Friday to visit her daughter Mrs Charles Viviano and to become acquainted with her new granddaughter.

J. C. Arbour Bozeman Charles Viviano

Six Join BPO Initiation Largest Class This Year

Dillon Judge No. 1384 BPOE halted a class of six candidates at its regular Wednesday meeting. Exalted Ruler Walter Delaney said it was the largest initiation class so far this year. Members named were John Wenger, Bruce Jardine, Robert Melton, Vaas Banning, Leonard Garland and Ray Rebich. A Dutch lunch followed.

Anna Blinn Named Beaverhead County Democratic Chair

Anna Blinn of Dillon was elected chairman of the Beaverhead county Democratic central committee at a reorganization meeting in the county courthouse. C M Casterline was named vice chairman with Herb Wheat as state committeeman and Myrtle Larsen as state committeewoman. Blinn also joins the Democratic Finance committee for the state. Jim Womack presided as retiring chairman during the vote and rallies were planned for the county campaigns.

Anna Blinn Dillon Beaverhead County Democratic Central Committee C M. Casterline Herb Wheat Myrtle Larsen Democratic Party Billings C E.gene. Blinn Blinn Democratic Finance Committee Jim Womack

Vigilante Electric President to Denver Meeting

Dillon Sept 27 Lyo J Carmody president of Vigilante Electric Cooperative will fly to Denver for a meeting of the Inter-Indus Farm Electric Utilization council organized at a national REA power meeting to boost rural electricity use. He will hear reports on coordinating manufacturers dealers contractors and power suppliers to raise unit sales and load in rural areas. The Sept 28 session at Denver's Shirley Savoy hotel aims to convert programs into an effective statewide and local plan.

Denver Shirley-Savoy Hotel

68 Select Bulls To Be Offered At Sale On Oct 27

Charles Chandler of Baker Oregon will judge the Streamlined Hereford bull sale at the county fair grounds on Oct 27. Bascom Sager of Bozeman will be auctioneer with Herb Wheat as clerk. A single day program replaces past separate shows and sales. The smoker is Oct 26 at Elks hall. The sale starts 1:30 PM featuring 68 select bulls from four Montana consignors.

Charles Chandler Baker, Ore Herb Chandler Bascom Sager Bozeman Herb Wheat JE. Selway Grant Wendell Jardine Jackson Frank Pendleton Wisdom Arnold Benson Harry Tash Dillon The Elks Hall Montana Consignors Clair Michels

AAUW Opens First Fall Meeting at Western Montana College

The American Association of University Women held its first fall gathering Monday evening in the home economics room at Western Montana college. Reports on the state convention were presented by Mrs. J. W. Vinsel and Mrs. William Bierrum, with a tentative program for the year and numerous committee appointments announced including historian D. I. Emerick and membership for several members.

American Association of University Women Western Montana College J. W. Vinsel William Bierrum D. I. Emerick Winsel Shaffner Bierrum Forrester Jean Bishop Ernest Luebben Dougan Luebben Ralph Kneeland Elizabeth McCollum Dorothy Gelhaus C. J. Hovren Ray Greenfield H. H. Hendren R. Stewart Genevieve Albertson S. E. Davis Helen Grilley Howard Leslie Lara Penwell Ruth Dulavou

Lennox Joins Luebben Shop To Handle Plumbing

George H. Lennox, formerly in charge of the Dart Hardware plumbing department, affiliates with Dougan Luebben's firm to merge two long established Dillon plumbing shops. Lennox and Luebben are both master plumbers. Lennox qualified when the state required, Luebben recently passed the state exam. The move aims to continue reliable service to patrons at the old Dart and Luebben locations.

Dougan Luebben Luebbens George H. Lennox Lennox Dart Hardware Company Darts Dougan Dillon Luebben

Mrs Gilbert and Mrs Eliel Attend Virginia City GOP Meet

Mrs J H Gilbert and Mrs Lambert Eliel attended a Madison County Republican Women’s club coffee hour last Friday in the Elks Hall Virginia City. Miss Molly Clasby secretary to Rep O Ewart and Mrs Ellen Wiedman president of the state Republican Women spoke. About 25 attended the gathering focusing on the role of precinct workers and canvassing.

J. H. Gilbert Lambert Eliel Madison County Republican Women’s Club Virginia City Molly Clasby O’ewart Washington, D. C Ellen Wiedman State Republican Women's Club Elks’ Hall

White Cafe En Dillon Changes Hands Under New Owners

Mr and Mrs Matt Taborski return from California to take over the White Cafe in Dillon from Mr and Mrs Ray Nelson and Mr and Mrs Floyd Bell. The Nelsons opened the cafe nine years ago and were joined by the Bells three years later.

Matt Taborski California Ray Nelson Floyd Bell Nelsons Bell

Weldon Else Visits Town From Wisdom Ranch

Weldon Else, a rancher from Wisdom, arrived in town on a business trip last Friday to handle local affairs and meet with regional contacts.

Weldon Else Wisdom

Clifford's Return Welcomed by St Rose Parish Friends

Members of St Rose parish and friends gathered at the parish hall last Sunday evening to honor Rev Timothy Clifford returning from a four month visit to Ireland. Scores attended the welcome home party for the clergyman and enjoyed a happy gathering.

St. Rose Timothy Clifford Father Clifford Ireland

Saturday Ta Day for 57 and 58 in Beaverhead

Beav erhead residents are urged to vote for referenda 57 and 58 on Saturday tag day. Solicitors will canvass homes and businesses in Dillon urging 25 cent contributions to fund bonds totaling 314 million for new buildings and facilities at the Boulder State Training School and Warm Springs State Hospital.

Dillion Boulder Warm Springs H. Gilbert Dillon Coun Cemeet Sune Dorothy Bittick Limesillion C. BE Blinn Agenbarth

Rotarians View Hydrogen Bomb Film at Dillon Meeting

The Dillon Rotary Club screened Operation Ivy during a weekly gathering at Metlen Hotel. Secretary Lambert Eliel handled film operation, with President Don Wheat urging support for Metlen Laboratory’s community promise. Ted Hazelbaker chaired. Charles Selfer attended as a guest.

Dillon Rotary Club Army Navy Air Force Lambert Eliel Don Wheat Metlen Laboratory P Ises Philip Bond Tendance Committee Ted Hazelbaker Charles’ Selfer Dillon

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WMCE GOP Women’s Club BPO Beaverhead Demo Vigilante Electric AAUW George Lennox White Cafe EN Dillon Clifford
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