15 Apr 1936
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1936
Page
1
Milton Nay, a prominent Beaverhead rancher and pioneer, died Sunday after a brief illness. He was well known in local agriculture circles and helped shape early settlement efforts in the region.
Milton J Nay who arrived in Beaverhead in 1864 died Sunday morning at Barrett hospital after a brief illness. Born in Fremont Nebraska in 1858 he came to Bannack with his parents as a child. In 1880 he and his brothers Byron and Rossi Nay formed Nay Brothers and built a ranch on Horse Prairie.
Regular Beaverhead county commissioners meeting notes for April 6 1936 9:00 a m list Commissioners Rife Jackson Hartwig and Clerk Albert Baker. Minutes show an omitted order authorizing bids for Big Hole Irrigation district rental had been published and is to be corrected.
The high school public speaking class staged an entertain ing gymnasium program last night featuring Helene Denise a Hollywood ballet dancer. A one act play starred Anna Bell Hart wig Dorothy Perkins Jane Waldorf Alice Fox Craig Anderson Dorothy Ann Davis Louise Farris Arthur Hansen Lindley Phillips. The evening included orchestra pieces directed by L A Gregory a lance by Sue Tragitt trumpet duet Elizabeth Wilkinson and L A Gregory a reading William Boetti ther and vocal solos Emma McGahan. Violet M Eastman directed the program. The planned debate tournament under the class auspices has been sanctioned.
Beaverhead county high school senior George Kennedy won first place in the district extemporaneous speaking contest held at the high school gym. James Cummings of Helena was second and Albert Weissburg of Butte third. Other speakers included Ann Pendergast of Butte Girls' Central and Madge Marsh of Sheridan high school with topics on taxation and international cooperation. Judges were Genevieve Albertson, Myrtle Savidge, and Lee R. Light with Lew Brundage as chairman.
The Butte Presbytery and Presbyterial hold their spring conference in Dillon with about 60 delegates from Butte Anaconda Deer Lodge Missoula Hamilton Victor and other western Montana cities. Rev Evert Top of Anaconda gave the opening sermon on Faith at the Presbyterian church. Business sessions start at the church and St James guild hall. The conference concludes tonight with a social session.
Sue Babich of Butte edged Weston Strasser in a four round main event at city hall under the local boxing club. Cowboy Swetich dominated Kid Hughes of Tuscaloosa for a decisive victory while Alan Swe tich remained undefeated. Nugent and Gibbons drew, Reilly beat Downing, and Ditty outpointed McGahan in the curtain raiser.
Miss Billie Baxter graduate of Beaverhead County High School appeared on the Passion Play program at the College of St. Mary-of-the-Waatch in Salt Lake City. She played accompaniments for the string ensemble and has been active in college events since enrolling last September. She helped lead the Sodality tournament and serves as a judge for Soan-ge-ta-ha athletic honorary. Mrs. Carl C. Hansen of Armstead and daughter Rollin Dean of Helena visited Dillon friends Friday.
The Dillon Choral club directed by Mrs. W. G. Gilbert will give a sacred concert at First Baptist Church Sunday night at 8. New selections include There Is a From King Arthur and Let All My Life Be Music, with Morning Hymn and Now the Day Is Over. Accompanist is Mrs. T. W. Sargent. Morning service at 11 to follow with subject to be announced.
Miss Elizabeth Moeller of the Normal college art department won third prize for her painting West Virginia Roadway at the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery in Davenport Iowa. Chicago Evening American art critic Ernest L Heitkamp praised her spontaneity and mastery whileMiss Jennie Bovee led this morning's assembly program featuring student performers.
The Dillon Gun Club opened defense of its Montana state postal shoot title with a 74 total, besting the Butte club which scored 71. Pete Westergard, Leslie Smith, Dr. E. G. Free, and Hap Apgar led the 26 and 24 point contributions as a record turnout of 28 shooters tried the traps at the fair grounds.
The Butte Dillon Elks lodge installed officers for the year at Odd Fellows hall led by Matt Kay as exalted ruler. Past rulers conducted the ceremony with guests including Dr. Savidge and W. J. Whalen. Six Montana State Normal College students earned perfect three-point grades this winter: Marguerite Collins, Lawrence Mullany, Ruth Phelps, Catherine Bates, Dorothy Gilligan, and Laura Thelma Smith.
Miss Genevieve Squires and Miss Frances Holmes, instructors at Shawmut, spent the weekend at the home of Miss Squires parents, Mr and Mrs W G Squires.
Robert Julian, editor of the Madison County Forum, and Mrs. Julian spent Tuesday in Dillon attending a local event and meeting community members. Their visit highlighted regional updates and civic engagement.
Jackson residents celebrated Easter with a large church program decorated with green branches and flowers. Students and local groups contributed musical and dramatic numbers while a luncheon preceded the event and about 40 tipped guests attended afterward.
Farm Credit administration reports Beaverhead county farmers saved over 9400 annually in interest. More than 248000 of farm debts refinanced to mortgages at 6 percent or less. Local National Farm Loan association helped provide long term low interest loans. From 1933 to end of last year 30 farmers obtained 80000 for refinancing old debts. Federal Land Bank issued 16 first mortgages and the Land Bank commissioner 29 loans.
Leland B. Hanson and Harriet J. Jorgenson of Big Hole basin were married Friday at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. J. A. Meeke officiating. D. Wilbur Zandel of Seattle spent several days last week at the McFadden home.
Beaverhead post of the American Legion moves to form a Safety Bike Rider club in Dillon led by a committee including Lee McCracken and Dr. R. D. Curry. An educational drive will feature highway patrol speeches at schools teaching safety rules, with all riders eligible and the pledge to ride safely. The post also plans a new junior baseball season, hoping to raise funds through a canvass after last year drew about 150 boys.
Beaverhead County kicked off its 1936 campaign with Sheriff James A. MacCollum filing for renomination on the Democratic ticket. The race quickly expanded as Led Tower joined the contest, signaling an active party contest in the early stages.
Dillon churches celebrated Easter with large crowds and sunny skies. Beautiful music filled services at First Baptist and Methodist churches, with children presenting programs and flowers adorning the altars. The First Baptist Men’s Glee Club, directed by Grace Redburn, performed sacred music, while Butte bass William G. McLellan sang at the Methodist church with accompanist F. Lester.
The Dillon volunteer fire department sponsors a wrestling show at the city hall auditorium tomorrow night starting at 8 30. Eddie Rough House Meyers meets Emil Van Veizer of Toledo in a top middleweight bout. Rudy Skaarda faces Beanpole Larry, while Betty Bushey stars against Eddie Shires. Tickets are on sale at the Mint Gordon s and the Eagle.
Mrs. Fred Woodside of Dillon Montana state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution leaves for Washington DC to represent Montana chapters at the national convention. She is accompanied by Nora Peterson of Absarokee high school winner of a recent good citizenship contest.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Papetti of Salmon arrived in Dillon last week and will stay for a period, with Mr Papetti having accepted a local invitation.
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