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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1937

Page

3

Wisdom Briefs Highlight Local Visits And School Hiring

Wisdom Montana locals host relatives from Darby Bremerton and Logan while the Wisdom School Board hires Henry Edwards for upper grades and Helers Margott for lower grades. Visitors tour Twin Lakes Yellowstone and attend local events as residents plan a rodeo and sewer project in the Big Hole.

Wisdom Fred Francis Darby George Francis Bremerton Wash Big Hole Wisdom School Board Henry Edwards Helers Margott Wisdom School Leonard Haggerty Marion Thelma Teddy William Knudsen, Jr Boulder Yellowstone D. J. Stephens Argyle Stephens Amy Hallie Stephens George Izatt Fay Myrtle Margaret Logan Stephens Twin Lakes Ed Glassey Betty Lu Wanda Hamilton Walter Clapp Jack Anderson Fishtrap Hopkins Cabins W. H. Brown Anaconda John Roletto Butte H. S. Armitage Paul Sackett Paula Eric Maybee George B. Wellcome Paige Welcome Warren Hughes Seymour Creek Percy Story Ralph Hunter San Diego Calif Huter Jack Hurley Rathers Messers Harry Clarence Rover George Helming Wilson Young Allen and Edward Gross Whitehall Tuesay

Jackson area social notes and haying progress

Mrs Fielding Gray of Gold Creek visited the Pendergast home last week and returned with him. Harry Lindley and Donald from Butte plus Mrs Carry Black of Iowa were guests at the Hirschy home. Len Holloran and family visited the Wilsons in Jackson. Silas Dishno visited the Jacksons. Miss Suzanne Gilbert from Dillon visited Edith Jackson. Ranchers in Jackson mostly finished haying. others expected to finish this week. Names listed include Mark Clemon Dan Pendergast Wendell Jardine Jules Wenger Martin Jackson Lena Nelson and Fred Nel.

Jackson Fielding Gray Gold Creek Dan Pendergast Gray Harry Lindley Donald Butte Carry Black Iowa Fred Hirschy Len Holloran Dillon Silas Dishno Martin Jackson Suzanne Gilbert Edith Jackson Mark Clemon Wendell Jardine Jules Wenger Lena Nelson Fred Nelson

Livestock Prices Rise From Drought to Farm Gate

J A M naighton analyzes drought driven high cattle and hog prices. He notes a months long lag before fat livestock supply can ease and prices fall, despite better grain and forage prospects. Factor costs including taxes and labor push up costs across farming, feedlots, packing, and retail.

Los Angeles Corn Belt Great Plains

Veteran Beaverhead promoter to direct Jackson rodeo

The veteran promoter of wild west shows will be the arena director for the Jackson rodeo next weekend August 21 and 22. Bucking horses from the Big Hole basin will challenge top riders in a show expected to attract fans from Dillon Butte and Anaconda plus other areas. Dances will follow each night.

Beaverhead Jackson Rodeo Big Hole Basin Dillon Butte Anaconda

Woodmen Picnic Set at Dillmont on Holiday

Woodmen announce a holiday gathering at Dillmont with $150 prizes. Woodmen teams will compete for a trophy against other Woodmen groups while a Woodmen baseball nine plays daily at the fair grounds. Fireworks nightly at Dillmont park followed by a park pavilion dance.

Woodmen Fair Grounds Dillmont Park Park Pavilion

Two Men Get Suspended Sentences in Arraignment

In Judge Louis Stahl's court yesterday morning Ed Holden pleaded guilty to passing worthless checks and Walter Carr pleaded guilty to a disturbance charge. Both received 90 day suspended sentences.

Louis Stahl Ed Holden Walter Carr

Capital Motors of Helena Wins State Patrol Car Bid

Capital Motors of Helena offered the lowest bid to supply 27 patrol autos for the State Highway Patrol at 20,194 dollars, after 17 used cars were offered as partial payment. The 1937 Fords include radios tires spot lights and heavy generators capable of 90 mph. Other bids came from Roberts Motor Co Smith Motors Anderson Motors Nybo Motor Co. of Billings for Terraplanes Plymouths Chevrolets and Fords. A prior purchase added 14 Terraplanes for the patrol.

Capital Motors Helena Highway Patrol I. S. McQuitty Roberts Motor Co Smith Motors Anderson Motors Nybo Motor Co Billingson Fords

Montana cuts debt with 1933 issue payments

State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon announced bonded debt of 4 237 000 from 1933 has been reduced by 356 000 through payments and will drop further when July payments totaling 137 912 81 are made.

Montana Ray N. Shannon

Cattle market outlook boosts Montana sellers

Montana farmers and stock growers are encouraged by Dr. W. J. Butler state veterinarian to hold cattle for better prices this winter. He notes low national beef supply and fewer western stock in eastern markets, with present eastern prices attractive but likely to rise.

Montana W. J. Butler Butler

Montana carloadings surge logo in June shipments

The Montana Public Service Commission reported June carloadings well above last year with 29 993 cars loaded versus 22 048 in 1935. ore, logging, lumber rose while wheat flour and livestock drops, coal up, petroleum down. Fort Peck gravel remains abundant.

Montana Montana Public Service Commission Fort Peck

Two Month Elk Season Opens on Flathead Region

Montana State Game Commission after studying the Flathead Elk herd sets a two month season from October 1 to November 30 for elk of either sex. Upland birds may be hunted for one day on Sunday September 12 with a three bird bag limit. Meeting announced for Livingston on September 13. Wildlife authorities say the herd will be reduced and extended seasons unnecessary.

State Game Commission Lewistown Livingston Flathead South Fork

New Economies Lift Montana State Liquor Stores Profits

Montana state liquor stores posted a July net profit of 123316.49 on sales of 512562.39, up from 106853.49 on 479364.57 last year. Administrator L M A Waas credits economies in operating expenses and law enforcement, freight, and drayage for the higher profits.

Montana L. M. A. Waas Waas

Ace High Dinner For Four For One Dollar

A vintage menu item lists a four person Ace High dinner for one dollar. Dishes include Cabbage and Tomato au Gratin twenty three cents and Fruit Salad thirty two cents with instructions and small home cooking details.

All Year Round Summer Home For Winter Use Lodge Plan

Plans describe a durable all year lodge suited for summer and winter use near a resort, with options for a bath area, closets, built in storage, porch, and warm finishes. Emphasizes cost efficiency, double walls, and insulation for seasonal versatility. A lumber dealer or contractor can handle construction.

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