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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1937
Page
3
Bozeman figures a state scholarship contest during the annual high school week at Montana State College with a $50 prize. The farm boys entry requires two years in vocational ag, farm practice, and leadership activity. The three part tests cover crops and livestock, farm management and rural life problems, and biology.
Memorial plans honor Spearing of the New York Times motor writing circle with memorial eds. Legislative moves seek to restrict licensed drivers at state borders and push motor tax changes. Bendix expands radio ventures as Studebaker and competitors post gains while new life-weight tires debut. European tiny cars boast efficiency but gasoline remains minor motoring expense.
Butterfly Brownies met Wednesdays at 3 30. They had inspection planted beans and other vegetables watered under a glass with a blotter, Brown Owl read Little Long Leap, then games. Patty Carrigan earned her Brownie pin. Martha Kaye Stroeder, scribe.
Dillmont park in Beaverhead county will open the 1937 season next Saturday night with a dance in the large pavilion. Dances will follow each Saturday night and several special attractions are planned. Frisco Baker's orchestra will provide music for the opening dance.
Financial figures detail total deposits, liabilities, and capital for a Wisdom bank as of March 31 1937 with stock and profits listed. Local notes cover residents returning from Spokane and Butte plus marriages, moves, illnesses, and road repairs in the Wisdom area.
George Else purchased the Wenger ranch in the Fox neighborhood and moved with Mrs Else and their young son to the new home. Local residents made short trips to Dillon Butte Missoula and Armstead while cattle movements and ranch activity continued in the Big Hole Wisdom and surrounding areas.
The Beaverhead county high school Junior Prom was held Saturday in the high school gym with blue and white decorations honoring the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga. Sixty nine couples attended and a floor show featured several dance acts and performances.
The Dillon Parent Teachers association met in the primary building kindergarten room with talks by Miss Jean Bishop and Principal Conrad O Orr. The program featured songs by second grade pupils directed by Miss Huffman, a Dorothy Warren tap routine, and a violin solo. Herman Schwab and Mrs Ruth Ping of Mizpah Chapter visited the Eastern Star event. A banquet led by Mrs George Dart and Mrs Florence Backus preceded the business session. Mrs Ping joined Mizpah club’s bridge luncheon at Miss Clara Plant’s home with high score by Mrs T E Luebben and low by Mrs R D Curry, a guest prize awarded to Mrs Ping.
The Junior Legion auxiliary met Friday evening at Ann Carrolls home. The Girl Scout council met Monday night at Mrs. H. M. Warners home. The P. N. G. club was entertained Monday night at Miss Hazel Congers home by Mrs. C. F. Murphy. The American Legion auxiliary held a rummage sale at the city hall police station Saturday. Theta was entertained Tuesday night at Mayme Allens home.
Winners announced in a Boy Scout bird house contest with Verne McLaughlin first, Robert Smith second, and George Bowring third. Houses judged on originality neatness and adaptability. Judges included Mrs. W. B. Willey Fielding Graves and Rev. Willis J. Loar.
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