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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1929
Page
1
Ali Was Jo leads Dillon's biggest track meet scheduled for May 3 and 4 featuring three events. Parade and QMWorks and Sports to showcase holiday program attendance and related activities.
Emerson Hughes, a young Dillon aviator, completed successful test flights in a rebuilt Waco plane last Sunday near Harlem. The craft reportedly performed better than before it burned last year, with assistance from veteran aviator Fred Woodside. The plane features a silver and blue paint scheme.
Illon prepares for one of the citys most ambitious sports programs with track meets set for Friday and Saturday May 3 and 4. Montana State College Bozeman will face the Southern Branch University of Idaho squad as grade school contests and a tri school Future Farmers event unfold under Beaverhead high schools.
J H Gilbert named chairman for the county drive to observe Philippine Day on May 1. The campaign, led by Gilbert of the First National Bank, aims to raise funds to eradicate leprosy in the Philippines with support from prominent American citizens. General James G Harboard of the Radio Corporation of America is named to lead broader efforts.
Forest Rangers on the Beaverhead forest report 400 horses removed in three districts during the past year to provide forage for livestock. Since 1925 federal rules allow impounding trespassing stock on National forests and nearly 1,000 head have been rounded up.
The Montana State Normal College women's glee club under Miss Vivian M. Robe will give its third annual program at the college auditorium Tuesday May 7 and at the Butte high school auditorium Wednesday May 8. The 24 member ensemble will perform seven acts including humorous and serious glee club numbers, two novelty sketches in costume, a violin trio and a piano solo.
The St Rose Catholic Church in Lima was dedicated last Sunday with impressive services. Attendees from across the county including Dillon joined in the ceremony led by Rt Rev George J Finnigan Bishop of Helena assisted by Rev Father Joseph.
About two hundred Beaverhead County residents enjoyed sightseeing flights over the Beaverhead valley Monday afternoon in the Ford Tri motor West Wind. The event, arranged by Bergeson Motors, Inc., saw the massive all metal plane fly fifteen trips loaded with fourteen to fifteen passengers, even conducting a twilight flight after darkness fell. The excursion boosted interest in local mining plans as Alder Gulch Gold Corporation prepared preliminary work on a vast hydraulic system and mine development along a 12 mile stretch from Summit to near Ruby.
Beaverhead chapter of De Molays presented Charley's Aunt at Hartwig theatre on a recent Wednesday night in Dillon. Cast members delivered professional style humor with George Judge especially effective as the pseudo aunt, drawing loud laughter. Ivan Shaw and Tim Blair led supporting roles with strong turns from Ashley Orge McDonald, Herbert Barry, and Bernard Underwood Hiran.
Illon aims for a major Fourth of July gala with Beaverhead post American Legion backing. A committee led by Lt. Gov. Hazelbaker and others organizes a parade, oratorical contest, barbecue, daylight fireworks, a flying circus, and an amateur golf match starting July 3. Fundraising targets at least $3,000 amid excursions from nearby towns and sports at Dillmont Park.
The May issue of the Montana Congress of Parents and Teachers Bulletin was mailed to P. T. A. members and state educators. It features an A. H. Douglass welcome note from the Butte schools superintendent and articles such as Better Homes by President Hoover and Play by Rachel Stein.
Round was broken Monday morning for a new Catholic church to be built this spring and summer. A crew is excavating the basement as Rt. Rev. George J. Finnigan approved plans after a conference with Rev. Father F. X. Lechner and the St. Rose Parish. Contractor H. J. Hamill will supervise. The church is planned south of the parish house and should be completed this summer. The existing church will become a community house or parish entertainment hall.
L. A. Gilman of Dillon filed a district court suit against H. R. Brundage, a local mortician, seeking $6,000 in damages plus costs. Gilman alleges Brundage’s car crashed into his on Kentucky Avenue last winter, causing the damage.
M. A. Brannon of the University of Montana spoke at Dillon Rotary, outlining university growth challenges and the need for continued community support for Montana State Normal College while affirming high standards across all university units.
Moroni Olsen players present Sir James Barrie comedy What Every Woman Knows at Normal College on April 27. The show follows political turn of phrase that seals a great man’s fate and features the Moroni Olsen Players gaining support for a stronger Boy Scout organization in Dillon.
Terry F. C. Browning announced that Dillon lodge 1654 of the Elks will soon initiate candidates and install officers after a dispensation granted April 22. Deputy Reif of Bozeman will set the date in Butte, with a large Butte delegation and twelve past exalted rulers to conduct the ceremony. The new Dillon lodge has about 75 members and is expected to be a strong, active unit in the state.
A defective fireplace started a fire at the R. M. Barrett home on Pacific street early Monday morning. City officers and the fire department, aided by neighbors, saved much of the house but flames caused smoke and water damage to several rooms. The new fire truck responded quickly for its first run.
Miss Virginia Randolph of Beaverhead county high school left for Great Falls to compete in the state oratorical contest today. She was joined by Miss Olive Scholz, the dramatics teacher. Randolph earned the mining district representation by winning the district contest in Butte and will present an oration on "The Significance of the Constitution."
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