Compensation Act Proposed in Montana Referendum Drive
Petitions circulate in Montana communities urging a November election vote on a so called Workmen's Compensation Act. The Associated Industries of Montana has prepared an analysis booklet led by state manager George S. Martin detailing provisions and impact on tens of thousands of workers previously outside coverage.
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Montana
Associated Industries of
George S. Martin
Association
Beavers Trapping Case Goes Before Judge Philips
William Gray and Tom Barnhill were found guilty of trapping beaver illegally by a jury in justice court before Judge L. P. Phillips Monday. The jury recommended 60 days in jail and a $250 fine. Both Lima residents were arrested by Deputy Game Warden Charles Price and face sentencing tonight.
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William Gray
Tom Barnhill
Justice Court
L. P. Phillips
Lima
Charles Price
Better Homes Program At Normal College Auditorium
Yesterday at 10 am the Better Homes movement program was held at Normal College auditorium in observance of Better Homes Week. Mrs. Thomas Luebben spoke on the purposes and local committee work while music featured The Little Prince by Krogmann and the family ensemble with Wilbur Gilbert on clarinet.
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Normal College
Better Homes
Thomas Luebben
the Little Prince
Krogmann
Wilbur Gilbert
Five New Counties Created Since Last Census Count
The 1930 census in Montana shows 56 counties tabulated compared with 61 previously and 28 in 1910. The state’s changes reflect postwar shifts, agricultural depression, power farming growth, and oil discovery amid ongoing coverage of the census.
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Rene
Montana
New hunting and fishing licenses on sale now
Old licenses become void after today and anglers must obtain new permits before the fishing season opens Wednesday. The new licenses are valid for the upcoming year and are available at various city outlets. Deputy Game Warden Charles Price urges locals to secure licenses early to avoid last minute delays.
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Charles Price
Beaverhead Board Sets Regular May Meeting
The Beaverhead board of county commissioners will meet next Monday morning in its regular May session to review agendas and conduct county business.
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Beaverhead
Bozeman Architect Advances Dillon Bank Home Project
Preliminary work begins for a First National Bank of Dillon residence construction. Willson and contractors start by dismantling old structures on the site as the project moves forward in coming months.
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Bozeman Architect
First National Bank of Dillon
Fifty Five Pupils On Honor Roll At Junior High
Fifty five pupils of the junior high school earned honor roll status for the second six weeks. Superintendent Charles Henry announced the list. Jean Gilbert and Jane Waldorf tie for first with 3.7 points each.
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IFTY
Charles Henry
Jean Gilbert
Jane Waldorf
Gladys Burgess
Billy Bayerd
Betty Hall
Harlen Harrison
Mildred Taylor
Lillie Anderson
Walter Stephan
Margaret Bidstrup
Alice Peterson
Mary Louise Purdy
Vivian Allsup
Helen Klebba
Harold Wheat
Lilian Lane
Mabel Jones
Tommy Holtz
Tommy Luebben
Billy Bates Crowned New Junior Handball Champ in State Meet
Dillon star Billy Bates, 16, won the Montana junior singles title at the state handball tournament in Butte last week. Bates also teamed with George Melton in the senior doubles finals, where Ackerman and Doherty of Butte won 21-19 21-20. The next state tourney will be held in Dillon next spring.
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Dillon Stars
Butte
Dillon
Billy Bates
Montana
George Melton
Bud Hartwig
Billy Boone
Melton
Bates
Ackerman and Doherty
Boone
Hiram Brundage
Pete Piskol
Nick Rotering
J. Gilbert
Donahue
H. Brundage
N. Rotering
Page
Dillon Golfers Hold Field Day and Improvements
Dillon Country club members gathered for a large field day last Sunday to improve the course. Volunteers cleared rocks and smoothed greens on holes two and six while women members provided lunch at the clubhouse. The club plans an active year with a series of tournaments ahead.
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Dillon Golfers
Grasshoppers Open Season with 9-3 Win Over Dillon Nine
Grasshopper valley nine score five runs in the first inning aided by Dillon errors. Polaris with Ward on the mound backed by strong defense took advantage of Dillon’s misplays to upset the locals 9 to 3 in Dillon’s season opener.
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Dillon
Grasshopper Valley
Ward
Polaris
Vandegrift
Boe
Grasshoppers
Dillon man lands Dillon Jackson mail route contract
Chris M. Hansen of Dillon won the government mail contract for the Dillon Jackson route. He will carry mail along the stage line between Dillon and Jackson, with stops at Bannack and Argenta. The route was held previously by John Pendergast for five years.
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Chris Hansen
Jackson
Dillon
Hris M. Hansen
Dillon-Jackson
Bannack
Argenta
John Pendergast
Normal College picks Smilin Through for class play
Seniors at the Normal College have chosen Smilin Through, the Broadway success, as their class play to be staged early in June. Rehearsals are underway under Miss Myrtle Savidge, dramatics instructor.
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Normal College
Myrtle Savidge
Rotarians Elect New Directors At Dillon Club
EW directors were elected by the Dillon Rotary club at the weekly luncheon today. The board for the ensuing year will include Dr. R. D. Curry J. B. Kelly Fred Chapman J. H. Gilbert and Charles Henry. The president will be elected this week. Speakers urged support for two upcoming events. Principal W. W. Wahl spoke on the county grade schools track meet set for May 9 and 10. Dr. A. H. McFarland spoke on the state meet of the American Air Cadets at the college gym Friday night.
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Dillon Rotary Club
R. D. Curry
J. B. Kelly
Fred Chapman
J. H. Gilbert
Charles Henry
W. W. Wahl
American Air Cadets
Ruff Dunn Earns Oregon State Team Spot
Ruff Dunn, former Beaverhead County standout, completed six weeks of spring football at Oregon State under Coach Paul J. Schissler. The guard from the freshman squad last fall is regarded as one of the top candidates for a regular position on the team.
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Oregon State College
Corvallis
Ruff Dunn
Beaverhead County
Paul J. Schissler
Dunn
Stage Coach Donated to Local Vets Stage Coach Donated to Local Vets
County Commissioner A L Anderson gave Beaverhead post of the American Legion a historic stage coach used between Dillon and Bannack. The coach will be moved to Dillon, reconditioned, and placed on the Oregon Short Line depot lawn with a dedicatory ceremony planned. Beaverhead post membership reached 86, exceeding the state quota. A new Boy Scout committee was named with EH Fairbanks as chairman.
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OUNTY
A. L. Anderson
Beaverhead
American Legion
Dillon
Bannack
Legionnaires
Oregon Short Line
Beaverhead Post
Metlen
State Department
EH. L. Fairbanks
Joe Wedum
How
Mountain States TelePhone right of way grants
The state land board granted 35 applications by Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph for rights of way on state land in Silver Bow, Madison, and Beaverhead counties. The company will construct a telephone line on the land.
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Helena
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Silver Bow
Madison
Beaverhead
State Land Board
Future Farmers Leave for State Convention Bozeman
Beaverhead county high school's Future Farmers delegation heads to Bozeman for the state convention this week. Major Dansie as state president will preside. Dan Pendergast competes in public speaking and Andrew Gilbert in farm shop demonstration. The stock judging team will vie against other state entrants.
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Baverhead County High School
Bozeman
Major Dansie
Future Farmers of America
Dan Pendergast
Andrew Gilbert
Ejner
State Meet of Air Cadets Set for Friday Night at Normal Gym
Debating teams from Montana State Normal college and the School of Mines faced off with no decision. The Normal college gym will host the state meet of the American Air Cadets drawing crowds as Dillon Dillon flyers clash with entrants from Butte Anaconda Sheridan and other towns for state laurels.
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Montana State Normal College
School of Mines
College Auditorium
Dillon
Edwin York
East
Helena
Alvin Rudolph
Great Falls
Joseph Murphy
Jordan
Edward Cadwell
Anaconda
Floyd Hor
Wrls
American Air Cadets
Butte
Sheridan Air Cades
George Melton
Polaris School Takes Honors in Spelling Contest
Polaris School won the Pearl J. Smith spelling contest held April 11 with Red Rock School in second. Julia Kannegaard coached the winning team and Anastacia Roger coached Red Rock. Top scorers included Ralph Harrison Betty Harrison Bobby Harrison Bergin Harrison Lucille Harrison Lucy Pyle Ruth Pyle Gertrude Wombacher Stella Jensen Virgil Jensen Ruth Pag.
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Polaris
Pearl J. Smith
Gladys Garr
Red Rock
Julia Kannegaard
Anastacia Roger
Ralph Harrison
Betty Harrison
Bobby Harrison
Bergin Harrison
Lucille Harrison
Lucy Pyle
Ruth Pyle
Gertrude “Wombacher
Stella Jensen
Virgil Jensen
Ruth Pag
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Associated Industries
Rodgers
Henry G. Rodgers
The
Supreme Court
Associate Justice Club
Brick Breeden
Beavers
Brick
Dansie
Montana Congress of Parents and Teachers
Havre
Billings
Newell W. Edson
American Social Hygiene Association
Montana Congress
Elizabeth Ireland
Hoff
Mt. St. Charles College
Brook
Intermountain College
Vande Bogart
Northern Montana
Father Lechner
Europe
F. X. Lechner
St. Rose Catholic Church
New York City
Switzerland
Germany
Oberam“‘mergan
Timothy Clifford
St.Rose Parish
I Dillon Country Club
Grasshopper
Rotarians
Mountain States
Tehlephone Wan
Normal and
Mines
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