19 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1939
Page
1
A large field of over fifty shooters competed in a state telegraphic shoot held last Sunday. Dillon tied with Missoula for the lead, highlighting a closely contested event.
Renfro High ace gunner Ted Renfro won the Dillon Gun club's first registered shoot of the season, breaking 95 of 100 in the featured singles event. Herman Peterson finished runner up with 94, later shooting another perfect 100 but dropping two targets. Continued on page 4.
The Beaverhead county high school board will meet tonight to arrange a special bond election likely on May 20 to raise about 22 thousand dollars for the new high school auditorium and roof and heating insulation. Funds come from matching federal aid and an unanticipated rise in labor costs. Taxpayers countywide except Lima may vote.
County Agent Bernard Williams announces four REA meetings in April tied to the Rural Electrification project. Armin J. Hill will cover wiring, installation, financing, and related topics at Lima High School gym on April 26 at 2 pm, Dillon City Hall at 8 pm, Melrose High School at 2 pm on April 27, and Twin Bridges High School at 8 pm on April 27.
Dillon churches held their annual Barrett hospital benefit at the Lutheran church on Saturday afternoon. Proceeds from a silver offering were described as very satisfactory. Organizers included Mrs. W. G. Gilbert as chairman and several others. Each church contributed a program featuring dances, talks, vocal solos, and a Mexican exhibit. Refreshments followed.
A large crowd enjoyed the annual spring concert by the Little Symphony orchestra directed by Ralph McFadden and the Women's Glee Club led by Arnold Clair at the Normal college auditorium. The mixed chorus and college groups performed with violin solos and a mixed quartet. Five candidates for May queen were named Arlette Williams Eleanor Moritz Elaine Tschache Mary Phillips and Kate Seagren chosen for leadership loyalty personality and accomplishments.
Dillon residents witnessed a morning solar eclipse then planned Saturday night dances at Dillon park pavilion. Bill Ballard and his orchestra will play weekly, with the new ensemble described as a premier swing band. Guests including Mr and Mrs Camas Nelson visited the city. Eclipse peaked around 8 30 and was visible until about 9 45. Future eclipses this year are limited to a moon event on Oct 27 and an October sun eclipse not visible in the U S.
Birch Creek CCC camp near Dillon was reoccupied last Thursday by Company 3286 of the Civilian Conservation Corps with Lt. R. Smith in charge. The Birch Creek camp hosts 195 youths arriving by train, set among mountains and lakes, offering a new environment.
Beaverhead unit of the American Legion auxiliary aired a 15 minute program on Station KGIR in Butte yesterday at noon. Music by Montana composers featured two songs and multiple piano solos and talks led by Mrs H M Warner and Mrs Nona Alice Weiser. Afterward, district radio chairman Mrs Fred A Lehn hosted a luncheon at her Butte home.
Eugene W. Savage of Butte spoke to the Dillon Rotary Club at the weekly dinner. He described his 17 years abroad in Chile and Latin America and recent time in Spain, noting social unrest before the Spanish Civil War and firsthand scenes of turmoil.
W. J. Hartwig of Helena father of W. B. Hartwig of Dillon and builder of the Hartwig theatre died Saturday night in Long Beach California after several months illness. Funeral was held in Helena with Dillon attendees. He leaves two sons W. B. Dillon and Charles Long Beach. two daughters Mrs A H McConnell Long Beach and Mrs L H Sutton Seattle. three grandchildren William J Tom and Annabelle Hartwig Dillon residents.
The Quill and Scroll society at the school held an initiation ceremony last night. Paul Anderson, superintendent of Dillon public schools, was principal speaker. Principal Conrad O. Orr awarded medals to Elizabeth Wilkinson and June Patrick and letters to Beaver staff members. L A Gregory directed music. Joe Taylor led the program.
Beaverhead County Federation of Women's Clubs holds its annual spring meeting in Dillon on Saturday April 29. The Dillon Shakespeare Club hosts with sessions at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian church followed by luncheon at 1 p.m. and an afternoon session with Shakespeare club members as guests.
The Beaverhead post of the American Legion received Montana’s first Go Getter citation for exceeding its 100 member quota by more than 51 percent. Department Vice Commander George M. Gosman presented the award at a dinner in Armstead, noting 155 members and tying the 1922 peak. The honor, signed by Department Commander Harry H. Reif, designates the post as outstanding for 1939.
The conference opens at 8 30 at the city hall auditorium to accommodate distant delegations. Ranchers and sportsmen will share a get together with farmers and outdoor life enthusiasts urged to attend. District No 8 officers and possibly the state fish and game commission will be present with discussions on wildlife issues and new regulations.
Montana State Normal college coach Ray Gallant captured the state singles title at the Butte meet after a years absence. Dillon Business and Professional Women's Club heard Miss Margaret Holloran talk on Cancer Control, reviewing movement history and the Women's Field Army. The evening included a club study group planning, host arrangements, and thanks to Helena club emblem breakfast invitations.
The Dillon Parent Teachers Association met last night at Bagley school auditorium with safety as the theme. The program featured a safety play by Normal College dramatics club, group singing led by Mrs. L. M. Holloran, a safety panel led by Supt. Paul Anderson, and talks by Leslie Smith on flammable cleaning fluids, Dr. G. L. Routledge on first aid after accidents, Mayor D. A. Galt on bicycle riding and safety, and O. T. Vandegrift on electrical hazards. Officers were elected: Mrs. L. M. VanAirsdaile president, Mrs. W. J. Romersa vice president, Mrs. George Hughes treasurer, and Mrs. J. J. Brown secretary.
Plans for the Dillon Girl Scout council banquet for leaders were finalized at a Monday city hall meeting. The dinner will be held at St James guild hall on Tuesday.
Nearly 50 publishers of Montana weekly newspapers gathered in Lewistown for the state press association meeting. They discussed industry problems and adopted resolutions including a protest against the employer tax for social security and unemployment compensation. Officials from both the state and Central associations led sessions and elected new officers for the coming year.
Favored by good weather, crews progress on the Dil lon project in Beaverhead County. Footings and foundation are in place, the east entrance takes shape, and a large workforce builds what will occupy an entire city block. Final cost is estimated at 322000 dollars, making it the biggest construction effort in the area.
Dillon’s state liquor store will relocate this week from North Idaho street to the new Emerick building on South Montana street opposite the Oregon Short Line depot. Interior finishing of the liquor store section is being rushed while fixtures are installed and stock will be moved once complete. Mr and Mrs Qitto Pahnish of Bannack visited Dillon on Monday.
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