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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1937
Page
4
Dillon postoffice issues a formal statement on private letter boxes forbidding use for anything without prepaid postage. The order directs that unpaid mailable items found in boxes be taken to the post office for postage and proper handling.
The State Board proposes a three day a week open duck season next year. Chairman B L Price and the writer will attend a meeting in Pocatello on the 16th and 17th. Beaverhead Sportsmen's Association asked the U S Bureau of Biological Survey for a new Montana open season setup. The department says open seasons aim to protect wildfowl and restore breeding stock, not increase shooting opportunities. Local sportsmen question past spending on duck stamps as Montana missed the northern flight of ducks this year.
Memorial services for the Dillon Elks are planned for Sunday with Homer Faust delivering the invocation and Chaplain Emery Smith directing selections by the Elks chorus. Dave Hier Dale Metlen Dr F H Bimrose Paul Bramsman and Father F X Lechner will participate along with vocalists Hugo Kenk Margaret McMahon and Father Lechner. Officers of the lodge and Secretary Earl L Wheat will be present for the memorial day exercises and annual address.
Dillon's Dancing club held the first winter dance at the 11 0 C F hall Saturday night with nearly all members present. Hosts and hostesses included Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Barrett and others, among them Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Stephan and Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Romersa.
The text cites penalties for establishing or maintaining letter boxes or routes to avoid postage and for aiding such offenses. The act referenced is 18 U.S. Code section 321 as amended by the May 7 1934 act, with penalties up to 300 dollars per offense.
Millions unite for National Wildlife Restoration Week starting March 20. Wildlife lovers from farmers to urban hikers pledge support through clubs schools and youth groups with leaders like Frederick F. Jordan directing the effort from New York. Smithsonian style.
The Dillon Gun Club will hold a practice shoot at the Country Club traps next Sunday at noon. Several Butte gunners are expected to attend in preparation for the turkey shoot scheduled for December 19.
George Butala arraigned in Judge Louis Stahl's court charged with shooting ducks out of season. He pleaded guilty and fined 27.50, unpaid, held by sheriff. Deputy Game Warden Charles Price arrested him yesterday near Dillon. Also, Beaverhead County High School tennis courts on Thomson Avenue near completion, contractor Carl T. Mast said.
Indignation grips dog owners as Sheriff Paul H. Temple receives important tips about the meanest man in the community. He pledges full efforts to catch the culprit and bring him to justice with the help of county and city officers.
A man identified as Buchali was held in the county jail on assault with a deadly weapon charges following a fray. He was released on his own recognizance.
Two more fatal highway accidents raised the year’s death toll to 157 as another appeal for safer driving was urged by state patrol leaders.
The Westwood store reopens after remodeling with new fixtures and an updated layout to speed shopper selections. Refreshments are available in attractively arranged booths at the center, and management invites Dillon residents to visit.
Mrs. Melton died after illness. She came with her parents in 1896 to Lima then Dillon since 1902. She married James O. Melton in 1912 and co managed the Beaverhead county farm before moving to a ranch south of Dillon. Survived by husband four sons Chester John George and Mary Elizabeth daughter eight brothers and sisters. Funeral planned at Brundage chapel with Rev J A Meeke and burial at Mountain View cemetery.
The St Rose Guild will meet Thursday at 3 o clock in the guild hall. Mrs Mayme Hoffman and Mrs Kenneth Wheat will serve as hostesses. All members and friends are cordially invited.
The group learns drills across strokes, floats, treading water and dives with participants including Judy Chapman Betty Henry Viola Nissen Mary Tait Anna Jeanne Sockness and Golda Talent among others. The hope is each attendee gains useful skills for future safety through continued practice.
The Father and Son Banquet was held at the high school last night broadcast by Station PTA via the Stephan network. Fred Waldorf won the male beauty contest, with runners up Guy D. Combes Harold Snow and Earl Fairbanks. Committee members included W. W. Hawkins Dale Tash C. M. Casterline Lambert Elie Mrs. Fred Kerr Mrs. Walter Foster and Mrs. Dale Tash. D. W. Paddock Dale Tash and A. M. Jones handled finance. Conrad O. Orr Herbert Kakuske and Carl Ross managed sports. Lee McCracken served as sergeant at arms. Kenneth Baker accompanied assembly singing led by Arnold Clair. Miss Hellman directed the fifth grade sword dance and Mrs. Grace Redburn led the eighth grade glee club.
Funeral held at Masonic hall with Masonic rites in Dillon. Interment at Mountain View Cemetery with Rev Edward Smith officiating. Survived by two sons Harry and Emery Smith of Dillon, a daughter Mrs William F Leimert of Kansas City, two brothers John B Smith and Elzal Smith, two sisters Mrs Lena Porch and Mrs S M Thomas, and seven grandchildren. Members of Dillon lodge No 16 A F and A M and other Masonic bodies.
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