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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1938

Page

4

Good Will Courier Praises Montana Roads and Scenery

Lowell Hinshaw, a United States Rubber Co courier and World’s Fair representative, praised Montana’s roads and scenery after tours of Helena and other cities. He reported 130,022 miles traveled by 49 courier cars without incident, urging visitors to include Montana on their journeys to the fair.

Montana Lowell Hinshaw Helena Hinshaw United States Rubber Company Union District of Columbia

Montana Highway Marker Book Highlights Historic Signs

Robert H. Fletcher has published Montana High way Historical Markers a 64 page volume compiling copy from the state highway department's roadside markers It features an index map of Montana highways and towns and includes a foreword praising Montana as the heart of the West and the roadside markers as a guide to the past Demand for the book from Montanans and tourists has been brisk.

Robert H Bob” Fletcher Montana State Highway Department U. S Mr. Fletcher Montana Highway Department

Nyhart brothers visit Dillon during Twin Bridges trip

Lester and Leland Nyhart of Twin Bridges were Dillon visitors yesterday, stopping by local sites and meeting residents during their brief trip.

Lester and Leland Nyhart Twin Bridges Dillon

Counties Offer Aid for State Exhibit

Counties named by Gov. Ayers to study a Montana presence at the San Francisco exposition next year are ready to fund their share of costs. Commission members Tom Stout, Don A. McKinnon, and W. G. Ferguson have surveyed almost half of Montana counties, all of which favor the exhibit and will share in its expenses. Sketches for the exhibit are by Irving Shope and R. H. Fletcher of the highway department.

Roy E. Ayers Montana San Francisco Tom Stout Lewistown Don A. McKinnon Helena W. G. Ferguson Montanans, Inc Irving Shope R. H. Fletcher Highway Department

Electric safety and proper fuse use in homes

A labeled safety article from the International Association of Electrical Inspectors explains fuse functions, proper rating and tampering dangers, and how overloads trigger blows. It advises using Underwriters Laboratories certified fuses, opening the main switch before changing fuses, and matching fuse size to circuit wire capacity No 14 wires use 15 amp fuses No 12 wires use 20 amp fuses for laundry and kitchen circuits to prevent fires.

Bicycles Gain Popularity for Park Travel in Yellowstone

In Yellowstone Park Wyoming riders embrace cycling as a mode of travel. Ralph J. Slutz of Boston first biked the Red Lodge Cooke highway to the park. Lillian Stromy of Chicago rode in, aiming for Tetons and Denver. William Schlitzer and daughter Lillian of Philadelphia registered at the north entrance en route to the west coast. More cyclists from nearby areas are reported.

Yellowstone Park Wyo Yellowstone National Park Ralph J. Slutz Boston Red Lodge-Cooke Lillian Stromy Chicago

Grasshopper Valley Resident Dies In Dillon Funeral

The obituary notes a Grasshopper Valley resident dies, with services held Saturday at Brundage chapel. Rev J A Meeke of Grace Methodist church officiated and interment followed at Mountain View cemetery.

Dillon A. M. Likes Idaho Falls Brundage Chapel J. A. Meeke Grace Methodist Church Mountain View Cemetery

Mrs H E Andrus Learns of Brother-in-Law John Jennings Death

Mrs. H. E. Andrus received word on Saturday of the death of her brother-in-law John Jennings in Wilsonberg Colorado.

H. E. Andrus John Jennings Wilsonberg Colo

Copper King: UP unveils new copper interior obs lounge

Union Pacific announces The Copper King, a near complete observation car at Omaha shops. It features satin copper interior panels and copper bronze fittings and 27 inch two disc Polaroid sun control windows offering passenger adjustable light levels for glare reduction.

Union Pacific Omaha W. M. Jeffers Union Pacific Railroad City of Los Angeles Mr. Jeffers

WPA Supervisors Meet At Missoula Last Week

Miss Rose Bresnahan state director Nora Hawke Mrs Margaret Lennon and A Olsen state supervisor attended the WPA supervisors convention at Missoula. Gene Ormsby NYA administrator spoke on NYA needs. A luncheon was served at the Loyola school and a Missoula sewing room workers picnic featured music and entertainment.

Man Anaconda Deer Lodge Hamilton Missoula Polson Flathead Kalispell Whitefish Columbia Falls Eureka Rose Bresnahan Nora Hawke Margaret Lennon NYA Loyola School

Bourbons in Lead in Primary for Montana Assembly

A survey of primary results shows Democrats likely edge over Republicans for Montana's 26th legislative assembly. The article notes holdover Senate seats split 16 Democrats to 11 Republicans, with one Republican death and a possible special election, plus extensive renominations from the 1937 House to the 1939 Senate.

Legislative Assembly House of Representatives Senate G.o.p.’S Ernest Eaton Yellowstone Ray N. Shannon Sanders Orville Harris Meagher Roy E. Ayers W. L. Hammond Wibaux House A. D. Eggenberger Wheatland

Rotary Club Hears Local Elks Speak

Dillon lodge member recalls trip to the Atlantic City national Elks convention and eastern cities. He flew from Butte to Chicago at 200 miles an hour and joined the Liberty Limited to Gettysburg. Guests included Dr. Merrill Davenport Jim Warnock Ray Peck and chair Dr. W J Romersa.

Dillon Lodge Atlantic City Butte Chicago Gettysburg Liberty Limited Washington, D.C T. W. Sargent John Collins Merrill Davenport Denver Jim Warnock Phoenix Ariz Ray Peck Salt Lake City W. J. Romersa

Montana State Normal Commencement Held This Morning

The Montana State Normal College commencement occurred this morning under Mary G. Kellett. Graduates include Lois Crichton Dillon Emma Feeley Butte Edith Long Frost Lewistown and other diploma and degree recipients from diverse Montana towns. Most graduates head into teaching positions with autumn schedules being announced for next terms.

Mary G. Kellett Weldon Martin Kalispell Ethel Kennedy Monida William Boetticher Dillon Margaret Cassidy Wibaux Nadine Kuss Butte Ruby Horn Windham Irene Mattila Red Lodge John Bradshaw Wolf Point Edelle Rolfe Deer Lodge Ida Cluren Lone Pine Melvin Mast White Sulphur Springs James Scott Normal College Montana Lois M. Crichton Emma Catherine Feeley Edith Long Frost Lewistown Rose Ann Gorshe Anaconda Carl Peter Jacobsen Ernestine Jarussi Hiram C. Laphag Marie Larsen Antelope Kathryn Wilma Meade Opal Matlock Mountjoy St. Ignatius Paul L. Walker Great Falls Charles Bernard Walter Richey Jess B. Wetzel Browning Marjorie Ruth Worsdell Edith Marian Brekke Ringling Agnes Mary Cassidy Rogetta Lucile Deschamps Missoula Geraldine Morgan Foster Bozeman Ora M. Freeman Lima Jessie Ann Gamber Terry Mary Harlan Huddleston Whitehall Thelma Jean Kekich Polson Ethel Ruth Kennedy Ruth Ingman Koetitz Grass Range Mary Jane Lucas Betty Rhea McClellan Dutton Muriel Ester McNeill Helen Kerstine Madsen Fern Crow Miner Winfred Margarette Mary Mussetter Broadus Juanita Pace Fort Peck Roderick Paisley Babb Frieda Reuter Medicine Lake Sarah L. Richwin Ronan Ruth Mary Robertson Honora E. Ryan Rayola Elina Sasten Lillian Scammon Verla G. Schwind Sonnette Bernice T. Swanson Freid Gladys Shirley Trambley Chinook Jeannette Vallentine Glendive Lydia Ann Wall Glasgow

Barrett Hospital Birth Announces Gray Daughter

Mr and Mrs Russell Gray announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday night at Barrett hospital.

Russell Gray The Barrett Hospital

Montana Miners Hold Annual Meeting in Dillon

The Montana Miners annual gathering in Dillon featured remarks by Mayor D A Galt and Beaverhead Mining Association President John Collins. Delegates heard SEC Director Day Karr on securities disclosure and August Grunert on RFC loans, with social events and contests shaping the program.

B. A. Risley C. S. Deschon Great Falls Joseph Fuller Dillon C. A. Dornbas Norris G. B. Conway Helena F. E. Blair Virginia City Lyman Brooks Cooke City J. E. McKenzie J. E. Kelly William Logan John Collins R. B. Gill Butte C. R. Brazier F. W. Black H. C. Bacorn Cable D. A. Galt Beaverhead Mining Association Collins White’s Bar Bannack Montana Carl J. Traverman Mining Association of Montand Beaverhead State Association Day Karr SEC August Grunert The Reconstruction Finance Corporation RFC Grunert American Legion Dillmont Park Legion School of Mines E. A. Poretti Oscar Dingman James E. Murray Murray Robert H. O’brien Washington, D. C Harry C. Bacorn St. James Guild Hall Traverman Association Argenta Ermont Mine Bon Acord Henry Plummer Ned Ray Buck Stinson George Metlen Bill Spehar Bill Smith Wilson Hignight Stanley Starr Jack Barrett Dale Metlen John Hickey Glen Lyon George M. Gosman Joe C. Fuller Eugene W. Bond Bruce Risley

Schools Awarded Funds to Cover Travel Costs

A continuation lists Montana school districts and their travel expense allocations. Totals include Park County 2,347.38, Ravalli 6,179.09, Roosevelt 7,112.04, Yellowstone 8,266.05, among others, showing broad distribution of funds for transportation.

Park Petroleum Pondera Powder River Powell Prairie Ravalli Richland Roosevelt Sanders Rosebud Stillwater Sweet Grass Teton Toole Treasure Wheatland Wibaux Yellowstone

Ross Named Red Lodge Football Coach

Carl A. Ross will coach Red Lodge football. the team moved from class B to class A. In his first year as coach they were district champions, and they placed second the following year. Ross is married with one child, succeeding A. M. Hartwig who resigned to head the Smith Hughes department and serve as assistant football coach.

Ross A. M. Hartwig Red Lodge Smith-Hughes Carbon County News

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