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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1939
Page
8
Washington reports the Navy Department has not solicited funds for Squalus sailors' survivors and does not sanction collections. Navy relief efforts are handled by the service, with funds provided directly for victims' relatives.
An Attorney General opinion by H. J. Freebourn states county boards of commissioners may create fire districts in unincorporated villages and towns within their counties. The districts may levy a maximum special tax of two mills on property for maintaining district fire departments.
Mrs Maude Appleyard of Great Falls has been named deputy supervisor of elementary schools by Miss Ruth Reardon state superintendent of public instruction. She taught at Belt for 20 years and in 1926 served as superintendent of Cascade county schools.
State Treasurer Ray N Shan reported federal checks totaling 62696 for the government share of completed highway projects. Funds were credited to county construction accounts including Ravalli 10193 Sanders Lake and Flathead 12229 Sweet Grass 5664 Mineral 15881 Fergus 2475 Missoula 13993 and Flathead 2261.
The state board of health cites twenty tick fever cases causing five Montanans to die this year with the latest at Livingston. Measles cases for the week show 17, up from 12, as summer wanes. A U.P. note reflects on the power of small grains in aggregate.
A single grain of wheat multiplied many times burst a two story concrete Farmers' Union Elevator building here and 13 000 bushels of wheat spilled onto nearby railroad tracks. No injuries were reported though some Great Northern cars were damaged. Officials said damages were not yet estimated.
Rosebud county has no Works Progress Administration programs currently as certified workers dwindled to 10. Projects paused and likely to resume in October after harvest time.
Blaine county harvest in Chinoook today felt better than average yet will reach only about half the early-season forecasts. Grasshopper damage and June drought cut prospects sharply.
East Helena will sponsor a three day celebration and sports carnival from September 2 to 4 featuring a semi pro baseball tournament. Eight Montana city teams have shown intent to enter the event with boxing foot racing bicycle races and daily street parades. Labor day events will be run by union organizations.
President William Splan announced work on incorporating the National Cowboys' Association under Montana law. Headquarters will be in Billings and the group will unite smaller western cowboy unions with a membership exceeding 5,000. In nearby weather, Billings sweltered at 92 degrees while ten miles away the official reading dropped to 62 below zero.
Montana's July ranked as the seventh driest on record with above normal temperatures. The federal weather bureau notes precipitation averaged 0.08 inch, 0.71 inch below the 45 year mean. Winter wheat fared better than spring grain. irrigated crops and ranges grew well and livestock remained in good condition with ample feed.
Secretary Wallace announced that wheat growers meeting federal acreage rules will receive 18 to 22 cents per bushel in 1940. The program expands acreage allowances from 55 million to 62 million acres and aligns with higher expected participation. the 1939 average was about 22 cents.
Brig. Gen. John W. Mahan of the Montana National Guard traveled to San Francisco to participate in mobilization planning for an emergency. He attended at the request of Maj. Gen. George A. White, commander of the 41st Division, which covers Montana Washington Oregon Idaho and Wyoming.
Great Falls records reveal Charles E. Dimmitt 77 a founder of the J. C. Penney company and former general manager who died recently in Los Angeles He once operated the Golden Rule store in Great Falls during the 1890s.
Montana farmers face Sept. 30 as the application and premium payment deadline for 1940 winter wheat insurance. Paid up applications must be on file with county Agricultural Adjustment Administration offices before the fall seeding. Spring wheat deadline not announced.
The Kruljac and Severensky families express gratitude for sympathy and kindness shown during their recent bereavement. Names of relatives and friends are listed. A note about subscription price appears at the end.
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana executors of Alexandre Peyre deceased notify creditors and all claimants to present verified claims within ten months after first publication at the law offices of Gilbert Gilbert McFadden Dillon Montana. Ernest Peyre Executor dated August 3 1939 with republication August 9 1939.
Lois B Hazelbaker executrix of Frank A Hazelbaker deceased notifies creditors and all with claims to present them with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Address for claims is Gilbert Gilbert McFadden law offices South Idaho Street Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. Publication date August 2 1939.
Mr and Mrs John G Wernli of South Pasadena Calif and their son visit the R M Stone home. Several guests from Evansville Ind and Helena to Dillon mingle with local families. Trips include Spokane Missoula Bozeman Billings and San Francisco world s fair.
Helena Montana relief recipients could be required by county welfare boards to work for the county at prevailing wage scales under a ruling by Attorney General Harrison J Freebourn. Relief may be provided or interrupted based on compliance with the work requirement.
In the District Court of Montana Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Remi Baril and Henry A Baril Plaintiffs vs Tony Kroletz and Mary Kroletz Defendants To Be Sold at Sheriff's Sale On September 8 1939 at 2 oclock p m at the front door of the Court House Dillon Montana all right title and interest of the defendants in and to a described one acre parcel beginning 60 feet west of a drilled well near Rattlesnake Road and Rattlesnake School with access from Rattlesnake Creek cash terms Sheriff Paul H Temple.
Beav erhead Bernice Hirschman Papworth sues Frank Collings Papworth in Montana seeking a decree of divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty and bodily harm with over four years of mental suffering. The action also seeks custody of minor children Frank Richard Papworth and Peter Hermione Papworth. notice dated August 4, 1939, Dillon, Montana.
One 1938 Master DeLuxe Chevrolet for sale with several special accessories. Driven only 14 000 miles and in excellent condition. Japanese examiner. office. 4th Mrs Fay Gransberry of Reichle was a visitor in Dillon Monday.
Demos set a state Young Democrats convention in Red Lodge on Sept 3 and 4. About 300 Bourbon club members from Carbon county will elect officers for next year. Gov Roy E Ayers is the keynote speaker with Tom Stout C H Perry on the program. Senators Wheeler Murray and Rep O Connor are expected to attend.
The national park service plans a hatchery near Kalispell to raise 500000 trout annually for Glacier park waters and adjoining land. Four U S bureau of fisheries employees will operate it. Species include Cutthroat Loch Leven Rainbow and Eastern Brook trout. PWA funds 16000 for land and 40000 for buildings, WPA funds 35000 for labor.
Conventions attracted many from Beaverhead with Dillon residents Jean Bishop Mary Molleur and Pearl Crouse attending the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers session in Butte. E B Roe of Red Rock and Charles Ralston of Wise River were also present.
A new rector will arrive next week and begin conducting services at St. James Church on and after September 1. He visited the parish recently and impressed members with his conduct and favorable impression.
The land be offered for sale at the courthouse front door at 10:00 a m on Wednesday September 14 1939. The clerk must advertise the sale by publication and posted notices as required by law. The board adjourned August 17 1939 at 5:00 p m Attest Albert S Baker Clerk.
A recent Malta storm struck saloon and church areas with strikes that knocked down several softball players tore the church cupola and started several fires. No injuries were reported.
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