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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1929
Page
8
Mike Lauterbach, a renowned Dillon rancher, led a small band of mutton lambs sold to Cash Meat Market at 10 dollars per head. The lambs weighed about 92 pounds on average, fattened on alfalfa hay and grain at the Lauterbach ranch, and the lot was noted as among the finest sold in Dillon in years.
The new iron pipe line on Rife street and Railroad avenue is installed and water turned on yesterday afternoon. Crews worked Sunday to speed the project and fill trenches. Once west side is finished, work will start on Dakota street, completing Dillon’s iron pipe mains citywide.
President S E Davis of the Normal college Mrs Davis and their two daughters sail north next Saturday by car for a year abroad Dr Davis has been granted a leave of absence. They will travel via the Roosevelt highway to Boston and spend the year in the east.
Mr and Mrs P F Buggington stayed two weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs W B Stephenson and departed last Friday for Miles City. An advertisement touts FLY TOX insecticide from Mellon Institute developed Rex Fellowship with a perfume like fragrance and a safe, simple use system.
Paragraphs J. W. Breeden arrived from Akron to assume duties as coach at Beaverhead County High School. He is organizing the football squad for training by the opening of school on Sept. 9. Also noted are travels of local residents including Elofsons and Pughs visiting family and a Kentucky homecoming for Mrs. John Neal and her sons with Mrs. Minter remaining for winter.
Eugene O Neills nine act drama Strange Interlude arrives at the Broadway theater in Butte for a two day engagement on September 10 and 11. The show features a New York company led by Elizabeth Risdon Ralph Morgan Donald Macdonald George Gaul Maud Durand Brandon Evans Helen Ann Hughes Lester Sheehy and James Todd. The play has won the Pulitzer Prize and is described as a landmark in American theatre with long performances and a daring narrative.
Last Friday and Saturday the annual show showcased dried wild flowers by Mrs Laura Tolman Scott and a 37-variety Nelson P T A display. Dillon P T A used yellow and blue letters with golden glow bachelor buttons. A long list of class awards followed for dahlias, gladiolas, roses, snapdragons, petunias and more with many named winners from Garden Guild and local families.
E. F. Sills Earl Tallent and Gien Lyons reported hundreds of pounds of fish at Hidden Lake. They caught several fish weighing eight to ten pounds and one near twelve pounds. It marked an unusual return of good fishing after years.
Local report notes successful angling at Hidden Lake, achieved after dark with calm waters and quiet shores. Fishermen indicate improved results under night conditions, suggesting a favorable pattern for nocturnal catches.
A car veered off the road and struck a large cottonwood tree, nearly wrecking the vehicle. Henderson was thrown under the car with bruises and cuts while Henneberry suffered a scalp wound and shoulder cuts. Dr. W H Stephan treated both men and they were reported to be recovering.
Frank Hazelbaker acting governor of Montana leaves Glacier National Park for Minneapolis to represent the state at the dedication of Foshay Tower and a Washington Memorial. Secretary of War Good will be the principal speaker. Tomorrow evening he will be at a ceremony.
A banquet was hosted at the Executive Mansion by Governor Christensen for all visiting governors and their representatives, highlighting cordial relations and regional cooperation.
President Sheldon E. Davis of the Normal college announces a year away with a tour to visit many schools and colleges across the United States. W W Hartwig to chair the next meeting as officials discuss relief and plans.
Toby Nord has an interesting week in Dillon with a wide circle of admirers and personal friends. The show is staged in a large well ventilated rain proof tent with comfortable seats and excellent stage equipment. A large tram travels place to place during the tour.
After a season on the road the Nord couple will spend the winter in Los Angeles at their home. Mr Nord says they will return to Dillon next summer for the touring troupe’s travels.
George Clemow and E C Selway attended the Helena meeting of the State Equalization Board. A. T. Hibbard represented the association from Helena, the Montana Stockgrowers' association was represented by Phillips, secretary, and its president George Clemow of Jackson. Opponents included Senator William T. Cowan, E. C. Selway, C. H. Martien, and Senator D. V. Higbie.
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