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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1932
Page
4
KF Neuman of Roundup promotes a simple method to kill webworm moths using a shallow pan of water, kerosene, and a light bulb. He claims hundreds of pests die by morning, urging city cooperation to curb worm numbers later when eggs are laid. Local residents report worms in gardens and homes, with further outbreaks expected.
Nevada paid more into Uncle Sam’s coffers than any other state in the recent year, with receipts of 1 346 332 versus 1 346 061 in the prior year. New York districts combined remitted 394 627 449, while North Carolina and Pennsylvania also show large sums despite declines in some areas.
New York reports six modern slang terms entering respectable usage as lexicographer Dr. Frank H. Vizetelly explains the process. He notes slang rises from Broadway, newspapers, theatre crowds to common use and into his dictionary as public demand grows.
Gasoline tax receipts for the fiscal year just ended total $3,553,687.64, down from $3,944,674.51 in the previous year. The first half of 1932 shows $1,441,345.71 collected, a decline of $248,199.99 from the same period in 1931. June and May 1932 receipts are $367,477.48 and $371,669.03 respectively. 75 percent of receipts fund the state highway commission. 25 percent goes to the gasoline draw back fund.
Montana has collected 1 796 667 61 dollars from the five cent gasoline tax for the first seven months this year. Chief clerk Phil Greenan said the amount is 280 926 85 less than the same period in 1931 when 2 077 684 46 was received. July collections totaled 355 311 90 versus 388 038 76 in July 1931. A tabulation shows the first seven months versus last.
United States land office at Great Falls reports about 82 000 acres across 39 Montana counties were withdrawn from unappropriated public domain for homesteads during the past year. The data exclude lands filed for oil and gas, with decreases noted in several counties and a general shift toward farming.
July livestock report from the state crop service notes rainfall this spring boosted crops. June 1982 precipitation reached 3.30 inches, above June normal of 2.61. Hay 3,021,000 tons. oats 11,520,000 bushels. barley 6,746,000. rye 702,000. corn 3,072,000. Range, cattle, and sheep conditions near or above normal.
The Great Falls office reports 3,009 unperfected homestead entries totaling 915,886 acres and 2,036 other entries covering 262,061 acres of appropriated land. Counties with added land due to filing failures include Beaverhead Broadwater Cascade Deer Lodge Gallatin and more.
A Washington AP dispatch illustrates how the new revenue bill raises costs for a typical wage earner with a $6,000 net income. Direct taxes climb from $174 to about $310, plus taxes on cars, fuel, luxuries, and services, signaling a larger government bill and a heavier public pocketbook.
Director Frank Borzage explains motion picture direction as a business, discussing his Fox film After Tomorrow opening Sunday at the Hartwig theatre. The two time Gold Medal winner and creator of Bad Girl last season rushed to New York as the stage play of the picture toured.
The director Borzage adapted a John Golden and Hugh Stange Broadway success to film. He watched the stage performance nightly, analyzing lines and situations for cinema value after three months of study in Paris and on battlefields before starting the camera on 7th Heaven, a Gold Medal picture.
Donald Bayerd, 22, of Dillon drowned at Lovell's Lake Friday during a swimming incident. Myrl Hanson, Dr. Geo Routledge and Dr. F M Poindexter attempted resuscitation with little water in lungs. Bayerd, a Dillon native and UW student, was a DeMolay member and popular athlete. Funeral held at St James Episcopal Church with DeMolay rites at Mountain View cemetery. Survived by parents, a sister Barbara, brothers Billy and Franklin, and numerous relatives.
Forty students will receive diplomas at State Normal as excitement rises for the autumn quarter opening September 26. The list of diploma recipients includes Sylvia Baue of Fairview Rolland C. Beaudry of Bainville Cora A. Benson of Livingston Vione B. Bollum of Great Falls Isabel Louise Branagan of Highwood Bernice Burger of Nashua Ida May Burton and others.
A long string of personal names and towns appears, including Helena Three Forks Dillon Butte Billings Lewistown Christina Miles City Hardin Bear Creek Christina and other places. No dates events or actions are readable in this fragment.
Baker won the local primary with 29 votes the highest tally among write ins and will face incumbent Mrs Rebecca Connelley in the general election. L C Ford Jr of Lima qualified as a Republican candidate for justice of the peace in Lima township and is the office incumbent.
Purchase orders received by Murphy from the state highway commission show over a million gallons of oil bought for a continuous oiling project along a highway stretch from the Idaho line to Butte. Quantities include Whitehall west 340000 gallons Whitehall east 158000 Elk Park to Basin 176000 and Armstead to Monida 1055000 among others.
Elizabeth Graves leads a crowd as Warren Temple Jack Temple and Fred Wolfe join Catherine Nolan in announcing the Elf Child cast. Heather Bell plays an elf with Betty Jo Jeppson as Herb Gatherer and Barbara Simpson as Second Village Child among a long list of village children and chorus members. The Elf Child is directed by
Alma Olson Georgia Thorson Gladys Ripke Eli Clausen stage costumes for the performances. The other play is directed by Hollie Staudacher and Carrie Leyson with costumes by Anna Mautz and Viol Callaghan. Agnes Callaghan on stage. Marian Lyons directs both plays.
Baseball fans cheer a thrilling contest at the fairgrounds diamond on Monday night. The visitors played great ball while the home team led early before the visitors rallied with Van Degrift and Callahan pitching to Dillon in an exhibition before the game.
A centennial lodge visit led to investigators probing a Dunnigan star incident where two men who called at a camp for food are suspected. Officers recall suspicious figures seen across the line in Idaho last week.
The governor issues an immediate proclamation declaring election day. A $100 reward is offered for arrests and convictions under corrupt practices statutes, with total rewards up to $5,000 to cover expenses of enforcement.
Crowds are expected for a dedication event with attendees asked to bring a basket lunch. A cooperative lunch will be prepared and served by sponsors of the picnic.
A bid call published by Gladys Gar of the board outlines installing a stokers and combining heating plants for two high school buildings. A single boiler will serve both structures to cut fuel costs and improve heating efficiency once a satisfactory bid is awarded.
County Superintendent announces teachers examinations to be conducted in room 307 at St Normal College on August 11. The notice cites room and date specifics for candidates and mentions Gladys Garr in the district context.
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