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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1934
Page
8
The Helena column cites 19th century statutes still on the books. It recalls a misdemeanor for abusing teachers, heavy penalties for destroying jails, fines for speeding on bridges, a ban on harboring slaves, and a prohibition on gum in library books, urging caution in enforcing old rules.
United States Department of Agriculture reports Montana produced 35,966,000 pounds and Wyoming 30,732,000 pounds in 1934, up from 1933. Average fleece weights rose to 9.8 and 9.5 pounds. Montana shorn 3,670,000 sheep and Wyoming 3,235,000, compared with respective 1933 counts. Also notes visitor Miss Beryle Scully arriving for a two week stay.
Montana reports 68 motor vehicle deaths in the first six months of 1934, a 131 per cent rise from the prior year. Weekend fatalities include Ted Olsen of Helena after his truck overturned and he was fatally struck while walking. In Forsyth district two victims, Miss Bell Varnam of Couer d Alene Idaho and John Cline, died in truck crashes. An inquest was held in Kalispell for A A Koppang, a flagman killed on a state road-oiling project, as authorities prepare further inquiries.
Three Streb sisters ages 7 5 and 3 had their tonsils removed in succession Monday morning at St James hospital Butte with Margaret oldest first and Jean youngest last. They left the hospital Monday night for home in Melrose.
The board at Lima approved purchasing a crawler tractor and noted unusually large warrants from the primary election. The meeting will set the tax levy next Monday and continue from page 3.
City Engineer Forrest Bayerd announced the Glendale and Atlantic paving project opened with stop signs planned on all entering streets if congressional funds cover the costs. The pavement marks Dillon’s first street paving in 15 years since the business district was paved.
Mrs John J Gelhaus died here Saturday night. She is survived by two daughters Helen and Adel Aide of Dillon a sister in North Dakota and a sister and brother in Iowa. Funeral mass was held at St Rose Catholic church with Rev Father F X Lechner officiating and interment in Mountain View cemetery. Friends from all sections attended.
A Beaverhead Valley resident died after a period at the ranch home. Survived by his nephew and other relatives in Austria, the funeral was held Monday at St. Rose Catholic Church with Rev Father F X Lechner presiding. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery.
Editors prepare for a large Miles City convention Aug 30 through Sept 1 with many room reservations reported by Joe Scanlan. President Flint expects the program committee to release speakers soon and golf events will include the Markham cup chaired by Lewis F. Grill of the Miles City Star.
Hutchinson, sought on forgery robbery and car theft charges across five counties, was captured after a statewide pursuit. Authorities say he had prior arrests and served time before this arrest.
A daily card of six races features a number of novelty contests with Sam Freeman, former manager of the Dillon Pow Wow Roundup, as arena director. Calf roping prizes are 30 20 and 10. day money awarded in bulldogging relay bareback riding novelty race pig race and more. A parade at 1 pm precedes a 2 pm rodeo. A. G. Williams named secretary. band music planned and migratory waterfowl sanctuaries to be established in marsh areas.
A Dillon man dies from pneumonia leaving siblings Pete Joe and Frank of Dillon four sisters Mrs Joe Simonich of Butte Mrs Mary Rebich and Rose and Agnes Stefanic of Dillon a nephew Joe Simonich of Butte two nieces Louise Simonich of Butte and Bernadine Rebich of Dillon and two uncles Joe Stefanic and Marco Staudahed of Dillon.
The Normal School lists an honor roll featuring students such as Chance, Lawrence Conklin, Dan Cushman, Anna Ozivi, Margery Shurlock Fisher, Gladys Lavelle Garr, Adeline Jarussi, Aileen Jensen, James Louis Kurtz, Luella J. Larson, Margaret Jane Lehwalder, Alice Grass Lloyd, Robert B. Lowry, Emmi Viola Markuson, and others. The roster includes numerous names across multiple grades with notable entries spanning the student body.
The stamp becomes valid from July 1, 1934 to June 30, 1935 and cannot be transferred. It is a federal statute from the last Congress. Proceeds from stamp sales will fund increased water townin operations in the United States.
State lands hold 6 176 976 acres of unappropriated federal lands as delegates debate re arranging land ownership grazing districts and resident stockmen discuss sheep and cattle land use policies. Interior Department officials cite grazing practices and cooperation with forest service while officials outline filing methods and administrative steps.
The text notes using the range to determine carrying capacity and collect signatures for district creation. Grazing permits are issued by the secretary of the interior after district creation. Mr. Chapman says the Taylor act is well received in the West, highlighting protection for the little fellow.
J W Walters describes a Detroit visit with 4 000 clubs and a warm Dillon welcome. He notes the convention was worthwhile despite heat and details his eastern trip via Chicago fair and Jackson Hole. Dr Robert E Albright discusses Germany and Hitler’s rise with cautious international outlook. Frank Tyre chaired. Howard Morse and John Sanderson attended.
The summer term will close Friday and August graduates include Zelma Braden Samuel Cappious Edward Connelley Ella Hooker Emny Largen James Melton Margaret OBrien Barbara Tower.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals by full names and hometowns across Montana towns including Sidney Big Sandy Manhattan Helena and Butte. The items read like a community roster or social notice with no events dates or actions attached.
Miss Ragon resigns from her post as art instructor after three years at Frances Shim Junior College in Illinois. She holds degrees from the University of Iowa and studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. She has taught in Johnston City schools and previously taught graphics on plastic arts in elementary and high schools.
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