Beaverhead County Board Minutes April 1937 Session
Beaverhead Montana board of county commissioners met April 5 6 7 1937 in regular session with Martin C. Jackson W B Hartwig and Edgar B Rife and Acting Clerk Emery Smith present. Minutes from prior and March 29 extra session approved. Bonds and depository securities approved. Clerk ordered to advertise bids for courthouse painting and motor grader purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Martin C. Jackson
W. B. Hartwig
Edgar B. Rife
Emery Smith
Court House
Rotary Board Named At Weekly Meet
The Dillon Rotary club elected its board of directors Monday night to later choose the president and secretary. Directors named were Ralph McFadden Conrad O Orr Harold Snow Sam Wilkinson and W B Willey. New members Emery M Gibson registrar of the Montana State Normal college and Clyde Stieb manager of the J C Penney company store were introduced by Charles Henry and briefed on Rotary International aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rotary Club
Ralph McFadden
Conrad O. Orr
Harold Snow
Sam Wilkinson
W. B. Willey
Emery M. Gibson
Montana State Normal College
Clyde Stieb
J. C. Penney Company
Charles Henry
Rotary International
Heavy Fine Assessed to Butte Man
A Butte man, Jack O'Brien, pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Judge George Opp's court and received a $100 fine. He was taken into custody after a car he drove plunged from a highway south of Dell. none of the five occupants were injured and they continued to Butte. Authorities in Beaverhead County have stepped up patrols for highway safety. George Mendeleov also pleaded guilty to operating a car without proper credentials in Judge Louis Stahl's court last Thursday.
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Jack O’brien
Butte
George Opp
O’brien
Dell
Beaverhead
Louis Stahl
George Mendeleov
Rebekahs to Entertain State Leader Tonight
Betty Jo Jeppson of Beaverhead County High School placed fourth in the district extemp speaking contest in Butte last Friday Emma Jane Gibson of Butte won first place Miss Jeppson drew land reclamation as her topic while the first place winner spoke on sit down strikes Preliminary declamation winners were Arthur Christensen and William Tower in the Monday event The visit by Mrs Ardis Dixon of Billings Montana Rebekah Assembly Warden includes a dinner banquet at the Baptist Cottage and a special meeting tonight at the I O O F hall with initiation of candidates and other features planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College, Training School
Beaverhead County
Willard Adams
James Veltkamp
Milo Long
Gustave Wagner
Violet M. Eastman
Florence M. Hellman
Bunny Jackson
Benny George
Dorothy Tyre
L. A. Gregory
Anne Feley
Betty Jo Jeppson
Butte
Emma Jane Gibson
Miss Jeppson
Arthur Christensen
William Tower
Ardis Dixon
Billings
Montana
Rebekah Assembly
Diana Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Diana Lodge
Dixon
Baptist Cottage
John L. Sanner
Smith Paddock
Timber Taken for Ranching Use Across Northern Rockies
In nine months from July 1, 1936 to April 1, 1937, National forest sales in the Northern Rocky Mountain region yielded 75.25 million board feet of commercial timber and 24.5 million for farm and ranch use. West of the divide produced 68% of commercial cuts, led by 31.0 million from Coeur d Alene and 18.0 million from Kootenai. East of the divide supplied 7.0 million. Beaverhead logged 969,000 for farm use, the largest town of this category. Continued on page 4.
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Missoula
Rocky Mountain
Division of
Forest Service
Continental Divide
Idaho
Montana
Divide
White Pine
Coeur d'Alene National Forest
Kootenai National Forest
Beaverhead National Forest
Court Reverses District Ruling in Beaverhead Stock Case
The Montana Supreme Court in a unanimous decision reverses Beaverhead County District Court in the FDIC v. Peterson suit over a 7200 stockholder liability in First National Bank of Lima. The jury had ruled for Peterson after he sold 72 shares in January 1934 after learning of insolvency to avoid liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Morris
State Supreme Court
Beaverhead County
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
John Peterson
First National Bank of Lima
Peterson
The
Federal Agency
Albright Article Links Civil War to Montana Politics
Dr. Robert E. Albright writes in the Pacific Historical Review on The American Civil War as a Factor in Montana Territorial Politics. The American Historical Association sponsors the periodical. Normal College week features include a faculty meeting on Wednesday and a Ted Shawn dance Friday at the gymnasium plus a sophomore tea Friday afternoon from 3 30 to 5 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Historical Review
Robert E. Albright
Montana
American Historical Association
Albright
Normal College
Ted Shawn
Dillon Girl Wins High Scout Honors
Dorothy Ann Davis of Dillon was chosen to represent Rocky Mountain Region 11 at the Girl Scout Silver Jubilee in August at Camp Andree Briarcliff Manor New York. The appointment was announced by Mrs Lou Henry Hoover president of the Girl Scouts of America.
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Dorothy Ann Davis
Dillon
Rocky Mountain Region
Camp Andree
Briarcliff Manor
New York
Lou Henry Hoover
Girl Scouts of America
Beaverhead rancher found dead in isolated Sweetwater cabin
Michael Boka, a well known Beaverhead rancher, was found dead in his Sweetwater area cabin east of Dillon. Sheriff Temple said he appears to have died of a heart attack, likely a week earlier, with inquest ordered. He leaves a wife and three children. Interment is at Mountain View with Legion honors.
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Michael Boka
Beaverhead
Sweetwater
Dillon
Paul H. Temple
Marcus Staudaker
James E. Phillips
Boka
Roumania
Iowa
Antone
St. Rose Catholic Church
F. X. Lechner
Mountain View Cemetery
Beaverhead Post
American Legion
Sixteen Pledges Join Dolphin Club Initiation
Sixteen pledges were initiated into the Dolphin Club last Thursday, April 15, at the College Pool. Edelle Rolfe, Marie Larsen, Alta Wyne, Marvel Forsell, and Maxine Adams oversaw the initiation and a lunch followed by the committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolphin Club
Edelle Rolfe
Marie Larsen
Alta Wyne
Marvel Forsell
Maxine Adams
Alice Fox
Dorothy Perkins
Thelma Barger
Janet Smith
Betty Long
Dolores Lee
Lois Bailey
Carlyn Walloth
Mabel Lundberg
Mary Collins
Irene Ericson
Leola Laubach
Mona Harding
Mary Jane Lucas
Dorothy Blackburn
Louise McGee
Audrey
Land Case Reopened by Montana Supreme Court
The Montana Supreme Court reversed a Beaverhead county district court ruling in the civil suit of Henry Fitzpatrick against the Security State bank, vacating a dismissal after a jury was selected eight years after a land transaction. The decision allows testimony that had been barred, reopening the case involving former bank directors.
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Beaverhead
Henry Fitzpatrick
Security State Bank
Montana Supreme Court
Fitzpatrick
Verdict for plaintiff in Powell case against Cot tom
A jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff Ida B. Powell by guardian W H Powell in a car accident suit against Philip B Cottom, awarding 100 dollars after a trial that began Friday and ended Monday night. A separate damage suit by Marie Powell against Cottom was heard this morning and the jury returned its verdict this afternoon.
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Ida B. Powell
W. H. Powell
Philip B. Cottom
Marie Powell
K. K. Pledge Party At Torrey Lodge Draws Guests
Over sixty K. K. members and guests traveled to Birch Creek Canyon on April 17 for a pledge party at Torrey Lodge. They arrived after a 7:00 p.m. departure from the gym, enjoyed games and dancing, and shared a buffet supper. Plans for a weiner roast were dropped due to damp ground. Those not dancing helped with popcorn and lunch prep. This was the lodge’s first informal party of this kind, with hopes for more.
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K. K
Torrey Lodge
Birch Creek Canyon
Beaverhead DeMolays to Attend State Conclave
Eight Beaverhead DeMolay members depart for Billings for the annual conclave opening tomorrow afternoon. Dillon delegates include Tom Newnes Warren Stone Jr Bruce Gilbert Arthur Christensen George Stewart Philip Liggett Jack Orr and Warren Temple with John T. Orr accompanying. Frank S. Land founder of the order and Kansas City secretary general will attend. About 800 DeMolays at the conclave lasting through Saturday with daily sessions and social events including two banquets and the grand conclave ball.
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Beaverhead
Order of DeMolay
Billings
Dillon
Tom Newnes
Warren Stone, Jr
Bruce Gilbert
Arthur Christensen
George Stewart
Philip Liggett
Jack Orr
Warren Temple
John T. Orr
Frank S. Land of
Kansas City
Order
Beaverhead High Board Seeks Federal Aid for New Building
Beaverhead county high school trustees plan a petition for PWA funds to construct a new building. If approved, voters will decide on a bond issue to match the federal grant. Taxpayers would save 45 percent on construction and pay about 2 to 3 dollars more in taxes annually. The current plant is insufficient for needs.
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Beaverhead County
PWA
Presbyterian meeting hosts Ellen May guild trio in Butte
Miss Jean Bishop and Mrs. M. R. Van Etten represented the Ellen May guild at a Presbyterian meeting held in Butte on Monday and Tuesday of last week.
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Jean Bishop
M. R. van Etten
Ellen May Guild
Butte
Forrester and Renfro Lead Dillon Gun Club Shoot
Forrester and Renfro broke 99 of 100 birds in the Dillon Gun club’s first registered shoot of the season. Otto Schulz of Sheridan was runner up with 98. Dillon posted a perfect 75 in the Montana Standard telegraphic shoot defeating Butte which scored 72. Scores of 25 credited to Forrester Renfro and Dr. were noted.
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Ted Renfro
Roy Forrester
Dillon Gun Club
Otto Schulz
Sheridan
Dillon Club
Montana Standard
Butte Club
Forrester
Renfro
Beaverhead County Man Dies After Ranch Horse Accident
L W English, 61, a former Beaverhead county resident, died at Murray hospital Butte Monday from injuries when a horse fell on him at Gilbert Livestock Co ranch near Alder. He was born in Indiana August 19 1876 and moved to Beaverhead in 1908. Survived by four sons and other relatives. services held at Brundage Funeral Home with burial in Mountain View cemetery.
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English
Beaverhead County
Murray Hospital
Butte
Gilbert Livestock Company
Alder
Indiana
Anderson
Dillon
Beaverhead
Dale
Osborne
Wash
Earl
Dillon Women’s Club hears Rep Metlen on Legislation
Rep Joe Metlen spoke at a Dillon dinner meeting of the Dillon Business and Professional Women’s club on legislatures and legislation. He reviewed measures from the last session and explained house and senate work. A student play on Spring and talks on Girl Scout work followed. public relations chairmen led the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Metlen
Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club
Andrus
House
Senate
Gladys Forrester
Isabel Ross
Betty Henry
Luella Stickney
Lillian Stone
Frances Sewell
Former St. James Rector Attends Dillon Banquet
The Rev. Thomas W. Bennett of Missoula, former rector of St. James Episcopal parish in Dillon, was the honor guest at a Saturday banquet in the guild hall attended by about 50 parish members. Dr. W. H. Stephan presided as reports on the recent diocesan convention in Great Falls were given by Er nest Luebben and C. E. Blinn. Bennett led Sunday services at St. James church while Rev H. N. Tragitt spoke at the Missoula Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Bennett
Missoula
St. James Episcopal Parish
Dillon
Guild Hall
W. H. Stephan
Ernest Luebben
C. E. Blinn
Great Falls
Mr. Bennett
St. James Church
H. N. Tragitt
Missoula Episcopal Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rotary Board
Butte Man
Lodge
Rebekahs
Beaverhead Forest
Supreme Court
Dr. Albright
Beaverhead Court
Fitzpatrick Vs. Security Bank
Powell
Powell Vs. Cottom
Billings Conclave
L.W English
St. James
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