Pioneer of Centennial Is Claimed
Obituary notes the death of a pioneer who mined at a camp and settled in the Upper Centennial valley around 1889 before moving to Dillon with his family. He married Mary M. Kingery in 1891, leaving wife three children and four grandchildren. A sister resides in Griswold Iowa. Funeral was held at Brundage chapel with Rev Willis J Loar officiating and burial in Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Mary M. Kingery
Samuel A. Hayden
Archie W. Hayden
Amanda Nye
Glenn W
Archie D
Mary A. Hayden
Earl E. Nye
Belle Morford
Griswold
Brundage Chapel
Willis J. Loar
First Baptist Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Beaverhead Democrats Name Chief Officials
Its organization meeting at the court house tonight, in response to a call by W. T. Scully, acting chairman. A chairman, vice chairman, secretary, treasurer and other officers will be named and vacancies on the committee will be filled. Registration for the General Election closes September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
W. T. Scully
Livestock finish feeding gains momentum in the West
This Aug. 18 report notes the ongoing shift to finish feeding cattle in California and the West. It cites profitable feed handling, demonstrations by universities, and Utah Agricultural College steers selling at 9.50 per cwt. It highlights premium packer demand, ample feed to prevent overstocking, beef industry exhibitions, and affordable loans to support new feed lot operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Utah Agricultural College
Utah
Meat substitutes urged as livestock declines in industry talk
An East industry leader argued meat substitutes will replace livestock as meat consumption dips. He noted current U S livestock and dairy revenue exceeds automotive and steel, while per capita meat intake has fluctuated but remained near 134 pounds in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
United States
Mississippi River
Promotions and book gifts at Camp Birch Creek CCC unit
Company 1501 reports Captain Wilson promoted to captain on August 13 and Lt Harold G. Barnes transferred to Winnett Montana. The unit thanks Mr. Lumsden for receiving May examinations and notes a generous book donation from Mr. Dillon’s son. Boys express gratitude and will study with the new books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patternson
Dillon
San Francisco
Lumsden
Wilson
United States Army
Barnes
Winnett
Harold G. Barnes
CCC
Winnett, Mont
Lt. Barnes
Happy Landing
John Stevens
Miner Early Days Passes Near Wisdom
A longtime miner from Wisdom and Gibbonsville died after a life spent in the area. Friends visited his cabin on snowshoes in winter for years, and his funeral was held in Gibbonsville with interment in the local cemetery where many early companions rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisdom
Gibbonsville
Morgan
Dillon Wild West Event Set With Nick Nichol
The Dillon annual wild west event underway next Sunday and Monday features Nick Nichol the famous trick rider and top wild west stock from southwestern Montana and Idaho. The program promises a fast moving sequence of events with minimal intermissions and thrills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearance
Missoula Fair
Nick Nichol
Dillon Rodeo
Billings Fair
Montana
Idaho
Fugitive Captured After Short Vacation Stint Ends
A fugitive who admitted serving time in five state prisons for burglary was arrested by city police the morning after a local robbery. He was found with part of the loot near the crime scene, a block away, ending his brief escape.
Honor Roll List For Class Of 1936 Named
The honor roll for the four divisions of the class of 1936 was announced in order of rank. Maude C. Helton of Bainville, Lela Mae Hoffshot of Sidney, Mildred Mae Spaberg of Poleon, George H. Johnson of Dagmar, and Loretta A. Jarussi of Red Lodge are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude C. Helton
Bainville
Lela Mae Hoffshot
Sidney
Mildred Mae ‘Spaberg
Poleon
George H. Johnson
Dagmar
Loretta A. Jarussi
Red Lodge
Navy cruises shape admiration for American institutions
Foreign cruises of the United States navy have given its personnel the chance to compare American customs and institutions with those of other nations. Men return with greater admiration and love for their country. Ex-secretary Curtis D. Wilbur called the navy the greatest educational institution in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Navy
Curtis D. Wilbur
Re registration and supply notes for 1934 election themes
A fragmented 1934 era note stresses re registering to vote if failed in November and mentions food and Western states as supply sources for consuming centers. The text links prosperity to measured control of flocks and herds, echoing old regional political and economic ideas.
Grazing District Boundaries Set With 250 Stockmen Attending
A meeting in Dillon outlined tentative grazing district boundaries with a large turnout of stockmen. Committeemen from multiple towns including Ennis Townsend Dillon and Wise River were named. Officials from Billings and the Montana Stockgrowers Association attended along with 250 stockmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Ennis
Albert Werner
William Lawton
Townsend
Frank O’connell
Ed O’brien
Home Park
J. H. Gilbert
A. P. Williams
William B. Seyler
Frank Schulz
Big Hole
Bill Carroll
Warren Shaw
Divide
George Selway
Forrest Linkes
Grant
Charles Brenner
Elmer Selway
Melrose
Christ Retber
William Garrison
Ernest Orr
Roscoe Cornell
A. G. Williams
Glendale
F. P. Tate
Boulder
Ted Knowles
Emmett Douglas
Dell
S. M. McKnight
S. B. Whitworth
Armstead
Joe Melon
Ike Rife
Wise River
Walter BE. Jones
Frank Husted
Sheridan
Lester Schulz
H. B. Nesbitt
Sage Creek
P. T. Flynn
Howard Moree
Bannack
Ross Nay
J. D. Harrison
Silver Bow
Forrest Linkef
Radersberg
Tom Williams
al Doughty
Henry Fitter
Virginia City
Thomas Phexton
Tom Call
Alder
William Showey
Bert G. Paige
Centennial Valley
Lima
John Bray
W. B. Gleed
Lowell Smith
R. E. Morgan
Billings
J. Hotchkiss
Mary Brown
J. H. Leech
Division of Grazing
Joe Metlen
Montana Stockgrowers Association
E. A. Phillips
Eastern Star Grand Chapter Sessions Set in Butte
Mrs. Elizabeth Luebben as worthy grand matron will preside over Montana Order of the Eastern Star grand chapter sessions in Butte on Thursday Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Luebben
Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star of Montana
Butte
Opening of Beaver Head Lakes Hike for Wildlife Rule Change
Montana officials seek to amend laws to ban cold storage of wild game after May 1 and of wildfowl 20 days after hunting ends. State and federal authorities discuss bird control and future hunting facilities while a hatchery reports expanded fish distribution and progress in a prize contest for destroying predatory birds with 5,000 males and 4,000 crows accounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tana Game and Fish Commission
Kenneth F. Macdonald
Montana
J. J. Harper
Anaconda
State Commission
Beaverhead High School Head Named by Trustees
The board declared a new head at Beaverhead High School after evaluating Orr, who has long been active in Montana educational circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead High School
Truste
Ted
Orr
Are You Registered to Vote November 3 1936
Public notice reminds voters to confirm registration ahead of the November 3 election. It urges eligible residents to check rolls, update addresses, and ensure they can cast a ballot. Officials provide deadlines and where to register or verify status.
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Yellowstone National Park
Old Faithful
Hazelbaker
Fallon
Fergus
Gallatin
Mineral
Missoula
Petroleum
Peter Eetee
Powder River
Beaverhead
Democrats
Pee Ageny Trust Company
Pero Rasmanne
Deposit Insurance Corporation
J A.m'naughton
Ooo
Birch Creek
Miner
Chevrolet
General Motors Vaio
Chevrolet Motors O
Detroit, Michigan
Fisher N
Montana Auto Supply Co
Dillon, Montana
Beaverhead Lakes
Ater
New York City
Deborah Ebbett
Sada
Keepiece
Ebbett
Alfred Bad Week
Lynhurst
New Jersey
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