15 Apr 1931
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1931
Page
1
Bannack buzzes as I B Mining Co starts a new plant in the historic Cold mining camp. The project marks a fresh phase for local operations with construction and startup activity underway.
Prannack once Montana's territorial capital and now a revived mining hub as the I. B. Mining Company opens a modern electric mill and Sleeping Princess awakens. The census shows population growth straining housing as a new lease on life begins for the ghost town.
ISBUR GILBERT JR of Troop 14 was recommended for Eagle Scout by the board of review, making him the second in Dillon to reach the rank within weeks. Fielding Graves earned Eagle last month. The board also recommended Life Scout for Waldron Roger and Bobby Erwin, both of Troop 14, and Star Scout for Melbourne Jackson of Troop 14 and James Kelly Kenneth Barry and James McCulley of Troop 42. All awards will be presented at a later court of honor with state scout leaders expected.
The Bobcat band from Montana State College Bozeman will play at the Montana State Normal college auditorium Saturday night as part of its twenty first annual state tour. Dillon residents recall Louis L. Howard former local musician and band member directs the ensemble. The program features Overture Haut Monde March Senn Triumphal and more.
Borge Irie, former Whitefishman, completes Dillon Creamery construction and will announce the official opening date soon. The owner awaits arrival of machinery.
C. F. Miles of Dillon was seriously injured when his car plunged from a state highway near Glen this morning. He was rushed to Barrett hospital and remained unconscious this afternoon. Miles had departed Dillon early for a drive north on the state highway.
Gov Frank A Hazelbaker president of the senate and Beaverhead county's first license holder is No 49 in the Montana Sportsman's license program. State officials touts the five dollar document as a conservation tool expected to boost wildlife restoration and Montana tourism with strong support from Lt Governor Haxelbaker and the state fish and game department.
Miss Olga Carlson national field trainer for Girl Scouts leads a course in Girl Scouting at the Normal College this week. It opened Monday with strong enrollment and runs daily 4 to 6 pm through next Saturday. Miss Carlson spoke at the college assembly yesterday morning. Mr and Mrs Clyde Scott return from Twin Falls where he recently had major surgery.
E I R O P O D and others arrive in Montana tonight to join engineer E D Stoudt in charge of Mississippi flood control survey work as the relief party from Manhattan makes landfall.
L J Price longtime Beaverhead official and Dillon native died Sunday at the Henning hotel in Casper Wyoming where he had lived over 20 years He served as Beaverhead undersheriff district court clerk and U S commissioner later moved to Casper in 1909 and was in his third term as clerk at his death Surviving are his widow and five children including Fred F Price Carl C Price Lawrence Price the Rev R R Price and Miss May Price
Eighteen sheepmen from Eaverhead gathered at the courthouse yesterday afternoon to hear the Eat More Lamb campaign explained and show support with generous payments. About 60 attended and many signed up for the fall quota totaling commitments for the drive led by Max Legge of the Montana Wool Growers Association.
The American Legion and auxiliary will hold their district meeting in Big Hole June. The Wisdom post reported 100 percent district membership and 76 percent attendance at the convention in Butte, with officers to be elected in June. Beaverhead and Dillon posts were represented by several officers and auxiliary members at the Saturday gathering.
Inland Empire Education association draws seven Spokane delegates from Montana and plans for the convention agenda continue on page 8. Thousands of Montana voters aim to approve Referendum No. 386 on May 6 to preserve federal highway funds and unlock millions more for paving, argues the Montana Automobile association.
The third annual event at the training school auditorium drew a large audience as Gregory's string orchestra performed and a Normal college group led by Miss Mira Booth sang. Claudia Faust School of Dancing presented "Jama Time" with Dolores among the performers. James H. Rowe, state highway commissioner, ordered Wouegner and company to resume work on the Butte Dillon road project at once to meet specifications after complaints.
The Beaverhead county high school newspaper The Beaver earned second place in its class in the Postal Scholastic Press Association competition. It marks the paper’s second honor this year after a third place in the Columbia scholastic contest.
William Herman a long time Beaverhead County resident died at his ranch home north of Dillon after a brief illness. He was stricken Saturday afternoon and died Sunday morning. The funeral was held yesterday from St Rose Catholic Church.
Illon Rotary elected its board of directors including W. B. Hartwig Charles Henry O A Bergeson H L McCaleb and J Jeppson to govern for the coming year. A committee will study an improved Dillon route linking state highways near the city.
Dillon lodge 1564 BPOE installed its officers for the year after a regular session, followed by a banquet at St James guild hall. Out of town visitors included R W Jones Pocatello and District Deputy C M Holbert Virginia City with an entertainment program by local and visiting performers.
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