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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1923
Page
1
The Examiner's big auto prize contest opens the race for a 1923 Buick touring car worth $1082. Five weeks remain to gain votes and subscriptions before May 12 and May 26. contenders urged to hurry, avoid quitting, and strive to finish strong for the prize.
A list shows five or more clubs valued at 12.50 each for Mazie Bourquin Davis Myra Robbins Koontz Mike Dixie Ripley Dillon. Two to five clubs for Adda Ford Richardson Julia Kramer Kate Jones Maureen Desmond Ambrose Henneberry Frankie Andrus Corrin Dorothy Hirschman Lima Wisdom Redrock. No cash report filed by Donald Light Anna Stocker Ott Gordon Robert Finch sn sweetens.
The Dillon Rotary Club announces Boys Week starting next Sunday with citywide church services at 11 o clock for parents and boys. Includes an evening service, Apex representation by the Methodist church, and Queen Esther circle aid. An entertainment night, talks by Dr Poindexter and others, a May 5 picnic at Dilimont Park with ice cream and cake, and a baseball game for a $10 prize. R A Reesor leads the sports program and a Boy Scout membership drive is planned.
Bud Hartwig and George Melton returned Saturday from Great Falls where they participated in the state hand ball tournament.
Beaverhead Post of the American Legion will hold a large meeting at the city hall on May 1 with invites to local businesses. Veterans' War bureau officials, state adjutant C. C. Lamport, and experts from the Minneapolis office will discuss service member issues including life insurance, claims, vocational training, and officer supplicants. A smoker will follow, and officials will stay several days to assist local men with claims and questions. Boy Scouts took part in convocation at the Normal college.
Salt Lake April 21 Prosperity of a world wide and permanent nature was predicted by F J Hagenbarth president of the National Wool Growers association. In the west sheep men were coming into their own with wool prices from 40 to 60 cents a pound. About 4 000 000 000 sheep in the intermountain country would yield nearly 15 000 000 for wool and 20 000 000 for lambs at current prices. He urged adjusting wool freight rates as hearings set for next month in Billings Salt Lake Boise Portland and Phoenix by the interstate commerce commission. He said a scientific exposure is needed while noting the railroad must live.
Beaverhead county wins bid to host the 1924 state stockmen convention in Dillon with plans for 400 guests. Senator Frank Hazelbaker led the Dillon push, promising a grand welcome and noting Dillon’s status as Montana’s premier stock county. The vote swung Dillon’s way after backing from Mayor Harry Mitchell and others.
The Dillon Rod and Gun Club holds a Sunday afternoon shoot at the fair grounds as a farewell for Cc C Thornton who heads to Minneapolis on an extended visit. A Brownlee medal state trophy now held by Hiram Brundage is featured and Thornton has challenged Brundage.
The Dillon Volunteer Fire department will lead an all day Fourth of July event with a morning parade featuring ex service members and decorated floats. A free barbecue at noon, baseball game, auto and horse racing, and an evening pyrotechnic display atop foothills will precede a grand ball at Dillmont Park. The plans invite Beaverhead Madison Lemhi Clark and Silver Bow counties and alliances with a Butte fraternal band.
Leonard Wemple aged 79 died in this city last Monday morning after a paralytic stroke. He died at his son Earl Wemple's home. Remains shipped to Tabor Rock Nebraska with Harl Wemple and the widow. Funeral at Dor Schurr home in Tabor Rock. R T Wemple another son and local contractor.
Through the Wisdom Women's club efforts a radio outfit was presented to ex service men patients at Galen. Mrs. Ted Woodward sponsored the movement and, mainly by her efforts, the necessary funds were raised by subscription and entertainment for the instrument. The gift was made through the Wisdom Woman's club.
Secretary Work opened 275000 acres of public land for entry by former service men. The tracts include 222000 acres in Owyhee Idaho 24000 acres Beaverhead Montana 18900 acres Elko and Eureka Nevada 5500 acres Rio Arriba New Mexico and 4600 acres Mesa Colorado.
The life of 66 year old Forrester, a longtime Dillon contractor born in Edinburgh, ends after an influenza illness in Berkeley California. He came to Dillon with the railroad and helped build many local structures. He married Mary Williams in Salt Lake City 38 years ago and their son Roy, a prominent local businessman, will attend the Berkeley funeral.
The article urges planting flax this spring citing high seed prices and potential two year period before relief. It notes ample local flax in the Dilllon area allowing trucking in car lots. It encourages readers to try a little flax cultivation.
Beaverhead State Bank and Security State Bank merged last Saturday under the Security State Bank charter. The new institution operates from the Andrus hotel in Dillon with Frank Landon president and Marshall Field cashier. Directors include former Beaverhead and Security directors, with duties beginning Monday.
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