Body of Richard Murray Found After 43 Hour River Search
Richard Murray a 16 year old from Butte Central high school was found in the Big Hole river near Glen Monday afternoon after a 43 hour search begun Saturday evening when he failed to meet his uncle Dan Scully for the return trip. Authorities led the hunt with Sheriff W. C. Orr and Under sheriff James A. McCollum along ranchers from the Glen area assisting in the river search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Murray
Butte Central High School
Big Hole
Glen
Dan Scully
W. C. Orr
James A. McCollum
Code Committee Holds Its First Postwar Meeting
Dillon's code committee held its first regular session to set definite hours of service for each branch and to review infractions of the local agreement. The panel will meet regularly to handle issues and cooperate with state and national bodies to ensure compliance. Gerald Beebe Jr., 15, was reported recovering after a harrowing weekend in snake-infested terrain following an accident he does not recall. He was found Monday morning and rushed to Barrett hospital, where doctors said he suffered a concussion and he gradually improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon’s Code Committee
Barrett Hospital
W. H. Stephan
Big Hole Veterans Sponsor Two Day Rodeo
Ted Harper post of the American Legion in the Big Hole basin will sponsor a two day rodeo at Jackson on September 3 and 4. Jim Johnson of Jackson will lead the event for the veterans with the Days of 49 theme and Forty-niner dances in the big barn each night. A barbecue will be a daily feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Harper Post
American Legion
Big Hole Basin
Jackson
Jim Johnson
Montana
Elk Special Praised for State Elks Convention Ads
The Examiner issue issued by the Dillon lodge earned high praise from Ellis and Beaverhead county readers. About 2000 copies of the 16 page Elk special were mailed to lodges statewide and to advertisers. Messages from merchants and newspapers praised the typographical quality and broad support boosting Montana Elks convention attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
The
Examiner
Dillon Lodge
Ellis
Montana
Dillion Lodge
Beaverhead County
Canyon Resort opens in Beaverhead County with weekend crowds
More than a hundred people, mostly from Dillon, attended the Canyon Resort opening in Beaverhead County. Dances in the Canyon tavern and dining hall drew praise for an excellent floor and Baxter-Tonney orchestra. The resort, run by Paul Henneberry, features motor camp cabins and a screened tavern porch with beer and meals by appointment, signaling strong tourist appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Canyon Resort
Canyon Tavern
Baxter-Tonney
Paul Henneberry
Plans Formulated for City Tennis Tournament
At a St Jamies rectory meeting tennis enthusiasts unanimously decided to hold a city tournament. Tentative dates are August 5 to 18 with entrances closing just before the drawings.
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St. Jamies Rectory
Trio of New Instructors Join Beaverhead County High
Beaverhead county high school will add three new instructors at the start of the regular term on Tuesday September 56. Jason Preston will teach mathematics Mildred A Buckenberg handles English French and music and Bernice O Hirschman will teach social sciences and home economics. They replace Catherine P Willis Lester Bourquin and Jamey McCollum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
W. W. Wahl
Jason Preston
Mildred A. Buckenberg
Bernice O. Hirschman
Catherine P. Willis
Lester Bourquin
Jamey McCollum
NRA Signs Show Local Business Back Roosevelt Plan
Dillon business houses display NRA signs after Monday release and many pledges arrive at the post office. Local employers plan to cut hours to a 48 hour week and adopt a fair dealing code to be sent to General Hugh Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Roosevelt
National Recovery Administration
NRA
J. C. Fuller
Montana
Helena
Hugh Johnson
Beaverhead Wheat Allotment Fixed at 18 780 Bushels
Beaverhead county's wheat allotment under national readjustment programs is 18 780 bushels, the maximum on which payments will be made. The five year average production is 34 700 bushels, with the allotment determined by domestic food use.
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Bozeman
Beaverhead
Federal Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Pioneer Dillon Matron Mrs Selway Dies in Salt Lake City
Mrs Alice Selway a Dillon pioneer and mother of four sons Bert Mark George and Raymond died Monday night at her daughter Mrs Jessie Smiths home in Salt Lake City She was 86 and born in Wisconsin She and husband Thomas Selway moved to Beaverhead valley and later ranched south of Dillon Surviving are one daughter four sons a sister and a brother Funeral arrangements to be held in Dillon with details pending.
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Alice Selway
Dillon Matron
Bert
Dillon
Mark
Alhambra
George
Divide and
Raymond
Hattle A. Dart
Walter Fox
Boonsville
Miss
Graduation activities at Montana State Normal college
Commencement for the August group will be at 10 a.m. in the college auditorium with diplomas and degrees awarded. Featured events include a senior dinner, a college sing, and a candle light procession on campus. The summer school ends August 11. Two plays were presented in the college assembly with casts including Alma Olsen and Martha Sallee. An art exhibit will be held next Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
the Lowries
Alma Olsen
Katherine Hench
Blanche Pipal
Arthur Rock
Grasshoppers to Infest Montana Next Year Warning
Bozeman report cites Dr. A L Strand head of the state college entomology department warning Montana faces a serious grasshopper outbreak next year. The entomologist notes rising populations and potential crop damage as a major concern for farms statewide.
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Bozeman
Montana
A. L. Strand
State College Entomology Department
Dillon to Welcome Large Elk Convention in August
Nilson prepares to host Montana Elks sessions August 10 to 12 with record crowds expected. Delegations from Butte Anaconda Missoula Lewistown Helena Bozeman and Virginia City lodges brace for strong turnout. Grand Exalted Ruler Walter F. Melfer to attend opening day.
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Dillon
Butte
Anaconda
Missoula
Lewistown
Helena
Bozeman
Virginia City
Beaverhead County
Elks
Walter F. Melfer
Airways man speaker at club dinner
William Ferguson of the National Parka Airways spoke to the Dillon Rotary Club on Monday night about aerial navigation and transportation. He challenged the belief that Europe leads in aviation, presenting data to show no European superiority in commercial air travel and predicting a much larger 1933 air traffic volume.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Europe
United States
Beaverhead Crops Suffer From Prolonged Drought
Ranchers across Beaverhead report streams well below normal and irrigation water hard to distribute. First alfalfa and wild hay crops are normal or above due to timely rains, but many fear no second cutting if the drought persists.
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Big Hole
Nearly Hundred Star Gunners Enter Trapshoot
The Dillon Gun club and local Elks lodge host a two day trapshoot during the state Elks convention. Between 75 and 100 shooters from across Utah Idaho and Montana are expected to compete with entrants from Salt Lake City Ogden and other distant points.
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Elks of
Montana
Dillon Lodge
Elks
Andrus
Dillon Gun Club
Elks' Lodge
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Idaho
Old Timers Fall to New Look in Exhibition Game
In a Sunday exhibition the Old Timers lost 7 3 to a picked team of younger stars despite a new defensive style by Manager Terry Browning. The crowd filled with cheers as veterans flashed moments of their old form while the youngsters edged ahead with timely hitting and the reserve kept score.
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Yesteryear
Terry Browning
Oldtimers
Browning Sells Interest in Ter ry’s to H J Andrus
Terry Browning disposed of his interests in Terry’s popular soft drink place and card room in the Andrus hotel to Harry J. Andrus. The new owner took charge at once and plans to run the business as it has been. Browning led the establishment for 15 years and made many friends nationwide. He received offers but has no future plans yet. Andrus intends to continue the successful management.
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Terry F. Browning
Terry
Andrus
Harry J. Andrus
Mr. Browning
Ike Rife Jr Visits City on Saturday
Ike Rife Jr attended to business matters in the city on Saturday, engaging with local officials and completing several administrative tasks. The visit focused on municipal concerns and community services.
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Ike Rife, Jr
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Butte Boy
Big Hole River
Gerald Beebe, Jr
Snake Country
Code Committee
BIG Hole Veterans
Lethbridge
Sunshine
Great Falls
Sunshine Trail Association
Alta
Good Roads Committee
Chamber of Commerce
R. W. Greenway
Dillon Business
Mrs
Jessie
Mrs. Selway
Nosha
Wis
Wisconsin
Thomas Selway
Nent Young
Beaverhead Valley
Nilson
Airways
William Ferguson
William
Appie
H. J. Andrus
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