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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1927
Page
8
Mrs Wiltia Colfer leased the Andrus grill she built in two years to J F Caldwell of Salt Lake City on Monday morning. Caldwell plans to cater to exacting patrons while keeping reasonable prices and brings several years of restaurant experience. Colfer will depart for St Louis early next week to study voice culture.
Motorists can set a desired tire pressure on a new air machine at Beaverhead Motors filling station. A scale behind a plate lets users select exact pressure, and air stops flowing when the tire reaches the programmed point.
Ten students from local high schools enter the Beaver contest as debate and journalism topics are discussed. During the session editors and teachers critique high school papers and plan journalism activities.
The congress opens Thursday morning May 5 with the committee promoting the slogan Better education, better homes, better children. That evening the high school music department presents The Riddle of Isis operetta in the school auditorium with visiting grade school pupils as guests. The congress continues the next day ending with the Rural schools track meet opening.
The Dillon dealer firm invested in an airplane named Miss Dillon to reach prospects when roads hinder demonstrations. Woodside and Baxter flew to Sheridan to secure a Chevrolet order within three hours, then delivered a car by air to speed sales. They also use the plane to fetch deliveries from distant locations, with recent trips between Selmon and Tdghe referenced.
County health nurse Esther Nelson notes 11 percent of pupils are underweight by 10 percent or more while scarlet fever visits decline with strict quarantine. A home hygiene course trains high school girls under Red Cross auspices, totaling 32 periods. Salary sources for Miss Nelson include Local Red Cross 500, State Tuberculosis society 800, and county commissioners 1,000.
A newly promoted travel method claims to halve the journey time between Metana and Pwit Bridges, covering around 60 miles in a single day. Officials tout efficiency and reliability, citing improvements over older routes. Travelers are urged to book early as demand grows.
The obituary lists Denny family members across several states and towns. It notes a second marriage to Una True on March 25, 1896 and names surviving children including Earl Denny of Butte, Lois Cox of Grant, Ernest and Mildred Denny of Dillon, Gaylord Denny of Great Falls, and Samuel C. Denny of Miles City.
A shift in management at Elkhorn Springs plans to convert the resort into a full fledged dude ranch. Manager Brown will personally oversee upgrades to facilities and bath operations while preserving forest supervision under Beaverhead National Forest. The aim is national recognition and enhanced guest offerings in the Beaverhead mountains with improved roads and nearby attractions.
A Dillon event outlines a May seventh boxing card with Ring veteran Ball, Lew Mihelich, Dempsey, Butner, Stefanio and Downing set for prelims. Local officials arrange licensing with County Attorney T E Gilbert while matchmaker Butner notes West Coast athletes eyeing the bout.
E Blinn and others spoke with pleasure at the election of the Dillon Rotarian as governor of the Sixth district. The guest of honor expressed pride that his home club backs him fully, promising renewed zeal and inspiration for his duties starting July 1. He reviewed Rotary principles and aims.
The Better Homes Week runs from April 24 to May 1 1927 featuring lectures debates and demonstrations. It highlights new small homes planned for affordability and comfort with reconditioned old houses and remodeled examples shown nationwide to encourage modest income families. Led by Dr James Ford the program seeks an attractive affordable home Movement with no al ties seen as a nationwide effort.
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