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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1928

Page

8

Faculty and staff plan August travels and returns

A long list of University of Montana staff and relatives schedule August trips and visits. Many will spend August in Montana or traveling to Yellowstone, Glacier, or Canada, with several heading to New Jersey, Washington, Oregon, and the Dakotas. Some also plan vacations or study years, including Miss Mary Baker, Miss Mira Booth, Professor Robert Clark, and Miss Nettina Strobach.

Pagel Chimago Winnetke Tinois dMbertzon Solambia ‘University Mogres R. 5 Albright Stevensville Mary H. Baker Smart Butte Mira Yon Colorado K. Moe Toring Salt Lake City Ver Hills Yellowstone Park Margaret Ulry Frome: Braske Glacier Park Nettina Strobach Yakima Washington North Carolina Katherine MacGregor Elizabeth Shotwell MacGregor Lake Louise Canadian Rockies Nina M. Nash George Nash Yankton College South Dakota Portland Oregon Gertrude Quinlan Deer Lodge Jack Rees White Sulpher Springs Marie West Roas Phillips South Dakota Street

Livestock events and improvements at upcoming fair

Daily stock judging contests and two harness races headline the fair's livestock program. A new livestock pavilion, nearly complete under Dillon contractor R. T. Wemple, will be ready before the event. Fair commission officers J. H. Gilbert, Geo. W. Lovell, G. W. Dart, George Baker, and William Tash oversee plans with special officers J. D. Lee and Sheriff W. C. Orr.

R. T. Wemple Dillon The Fair Commission J. H. Gilbert Geo. W. Lovell G. W. Dart George Baker William Tash J. D. Lee W. C. Orr

Annual Golf Tournament 18 Set for Next Month

The event requires 18 hole qualifying rounds with one name and score per card signed by opponents. A 50 cent fee is due with each qualifying score. Aug 26 marks the first flight winners and losers.

L. K.adams B. W. Emerick George Baker Dan Thurber Anson Baxter J. W. McCarthy R. D. Curry Alvin Jones F.erwin Emery Smith Roy Forrester H. McFarland Tom Gilbert Walter Stamm George Gosman W. D. Ross W. A. Graeter B. A. Risley Harry Graves George Melton Ralph Harding W. B. Hartwig N. L. Henry D. A. Galt Albert Baker Chas Burdbn Lambert Bile Stone B. ‘Whitwort Ohn Colling Or B. I. Gantergoit

Exposition prep and premium details for 1927 fair

The article outlines estimated show construction, district premiums with a 25 point top prize, and prize distribution on opening day but withheld until the next afternoon. It notes entries due by August 24 for $5 and mentions community flowers for decorative displays.

T. E. Luebben Dillon

Dillon Judge Not Draw for a Place on Democratic Ballot

In Dillon the judge would not draw for a ballot place. Allen lost the Republican nomination to Judge Rodgers and Judge Lyman H. Bennett of Virginia City. Parker of Boulder received enough votes to nominate on the Democratic ticket though not a candidate. It is believed Allen will not accept the Democratic nomination.

Mr. Allen Rodgers Lyman H. Bennett Virginia City M. H. Parker Boulder Allen

Butte Youths Sentence Noted After Prank Incident

Butte youths faced a court action after a prank that aroused local police suspicions last Friday. Officer Geo J Herrington led the investigation in what authorities described as a minor case later downgraded to a county matter.

Butte J Herrington

Three Forest Fires Reported Near Dillon Amid Smoke

Three fires burned near Dillon within miles of the city as winds fanned flames in Blacktail McCarthy and Stone Creek areas. Fire officials later said the blazes were smoldering and nearly out though damage was extensive in some sections and lightning likely started the larger fires.

McCarthy Mountain Simdays Dillon Blacktail McCarthy Stone Creek Dillion

Beloit and Lexington Teachers to Lead Local High School

Miss Olive Scholz of Beloit Wisconsin will teach French English and dramatics replacing Mrs Eleanor Wanderly who will study in France next year Miss Faye Kirkpatrick of Lexington Nebraska will teach English supervise the Beaver high school newspaper replacing Mrs Bed Gunderson Both instructors have five years of teaching experience The high school building is ready with new equipment including over $1000 added to the chemistry department Renovations also included new showers in the gymnasium area

Olive Scholz Beloit Wisc Beloit University Eleanor Wanderly Bed Gunderson Aleo

Inquiry Trends Indicate New Nonresident Students

Principal A. T. Pearson notes many inquiries from outside the county for fall enrollment, reflecting growing interest among out-of-county students as the new term approaches.

A. T. Pearson

Dillon man to rewrite study char

A Dillon educator proposed shifting the eighth grade agricultural course to preparatory work rather than vocation specific studies. Mr Peters argued an early focus on fundamentals benefits any chosen field, and his theory gained favor among state educators.

Dillon Man Peters Peterson Montad

Cars Suffer Major Mishap On Rural Highway

Campbell sustained injuries as a car driven by Tom Merris, a sheepherder, jackknifed near Barratt Station on Saturday night. Merrick’s face was scratched and the vehicle damaged. Two Butte men were killed when their car overturned near Silver Street while traveling at over 60 miles per hour.

Campbell Tom Merris Barratt Butte Silver St Attuck

Eighth Grade Examinations Held in Dillon

Notice lists examinations for eighth grade conducted in Dillon on August 23 with details garbled. The notice indicates locations and the examination date, but the readable portion confirms the event and timing in Dillon.

Dillon Tharegat Pridey

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