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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1940
Page
2
All letters related to the Editorial Department of the Business Management of the Examiner should be addressed to The Dillon Examiner at 124 S Montana Street, Dillon, Montana.
Investigation led by United States Game Management Agent Kenneth F. Roahen exposes a fur coat racket where traveling salesmen push dyed rabbit skin coats as smuggled high quality garments. They lure housewives with trade ins and cash deals, often swapping valued coats for subpar fakes, then vanish after a few wearings.
James F. O Connor of Livingston announces another bid for the Second Montana district seat in the national house of representatives. He spoke in Washington and will file with the secretary of state soon. He says the next congress must keep American youth out of foreign wars and straighten domestic affairs, pledging continued support to these goals.
In the Dillon high school gym the Order of Rainbow for Girls held its annual spring formal with guests from Butte and Twin Bridges. Miss June Patrick led the grand march. refreshments followed.
Melrose notes show tavern work completed by George Huber and Paul Hershberger, inoculations by Dr Free, school board trustee election on April 6, stock sale April 2, and first post fall cinema with The Star Maker. Local visits include Dillon, Butte, and Salt Lake City figures. track talks, church Ladies Aid, and a well attended bi weekly dance at Farmers Union hall.
The Pan-Hellenic club met at Mrs. Hawkins with co-hostesses Mrs. Williams and Mrs. D Evelyn. Theta was hosted by Mrs. Gilbert. The Child Study club met at Mrs. Squires. Busy Bee luncheon at Mrs. Hoffman. DAR met at Mrs. Luebben and heard state delegates reports. Past Noble Grand club hosted by Miss Conger. Daughters of the Nile Sewing club met at Miss Plant with Mrs. Woodside. Piano pupils of Helen Carney gave a studio recital at her home. Merry Mixers plan April 5 meeting at Mrs. Romersa’s with hostesses Mrs. Hennebery and Mrs. Gray. Gladys Tofte and Mrs. Margaret Tuller will attend and discuss home business center.
Atty Gen Freebourn rules counties need not pay taxes penalties or interest when applying for a tax deed. The opinion, written for Bert Kronmiller attorney for Bighorn County, holds the holder of a prior certificate of tax sale retains the right of redemption when a county seeks a tax deed.
Sid Coleman of Helena deputy state investment commissioner announced his candidacy on the Democratic ticket for state superintendent of public instruction. He served 16 years on the Helena high school faculty and was state high school supervisor, with education from the University of Chicago and University of Washington. He holds a master’s in educational administration from Chicago and is active in the Helena American Legion post and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Montana residents paid 35 percent more federal income taxes this year than the same period in 1939. First of the year collections totaled 1,362,022 compared with 1,008,692 in 1939. Official says national rise was 25 percent due to improved business conditions.
The March 31 1940 lesson-sermon read in Churches of Christ, Scientist centers on perfection as a divine standard. It cites James 1 17 Matthew 5 48 and Eddy Science and Health noting God requires perfection after the battle between Spirit and flesh is won. Butte high school visited her parents over the weekend.
The executor Frank P. Willis of the Robert Clark estate in Beaverhead County Montana calls all creditors and claimants to file claims with vouchers within ten months after the first publication. Claims must be presented at John Collins law offices Poindexter Block Dillon Montana, the estate's business place. The notice is dated March 13 with Beaverhead County details.
In the District Court Beaverhead County Montana the State of Ella Lynch deceased the executor J L Mayland calls all creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within 4 months after first publication at the executor's Dillon Montana office. Dated March 6 1940.
Administrator of the estate of Thomas Benson announces a private sale of an undivided one half interest in multiple parcels in township 14 south range east Mountana. Bids accepted after April 6, 1940 at Leonard A. Schulz office Dillon with cash terms ten percent at sale and balance upon court confirmation. Dated March 16, 1940.
The administrator of the estate of Martin Nicholas deceased invites creditors and all persons with claims to present them with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims should be filed at the Theodore F. McFadden law office in Dillon Montana, Beaverhead County. Dated March 26 1940.
Attorney General H J Freebourn says county commissioners must provide osteopathic and chiropractic services for relief clients. The rule was established by the past legislature under the public welfare law. Gladys Tofte resumes duties as Beaverhead county home demonstration agent after months in Bozeman extension service offices.
The estate of Thomas Scott deceased calls all creditors and persons with claims to present them with vouchers within four months after the first publication to the administrator at Gillbert Gilbert law offices on Idaho Street Dillon Montana. Rank C McFadden administrator. Dated March 20 1940. First publication in Dillon Examiner March 20 1940.
Beaverhead County will sell at public auction on May 7 1940 at 10:00 a.m. at the courthouse in Dillon Montana. Four tracts in or near Dewey are offered with appraised values of 15 30 10 and 100 dollars. Purchases may be cash or on terms with 4 percent interest. bids must reach 90 percent of appraised value. County Clerk Albert S Baker reports the sale per county commissioners order.
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