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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1936
Page
2
All letters pertaining to the editorial department or business management of the Examiner should be addressed to The Dillon Examiner at 124 S. Montana Street, Dillon, Montana. No. 20-Web. Published December 9, 1936.
Montana Extension Service warns of higher grasshopper pressure in 1937 based on a survey of 43 counties by state and federal entomologists. Dr A L Strand notes 18 counties show increased infestation since 1935, nine smaller, 15 unchanged, with 7 758 tons of bait needed at $193 96 thousand, up from 1936 by 1 487 tons and 37 188 50 dollars.
Autumn quarter finals run December 11 to 17 with Christmas break from December 18 to January 3. Winter quarter classes start January 4. Clifford Dougherty of Grantsdale is named associate editor of the Alpha Gamma Rho national magazine at the Chicago convention and joins the national alumni regulations committee. Dougherty and Torlief Ansheim of Reserve attended representing the state college chapter in Bozeman.
Los Angeles hosts the 11th Annual Great Western Livestock Show from December 14 to 19 at the Union Stock Yards. The event, organized by the 48th District Agricultural Association, rewards winners with cash prizes and sale opportunities, with strong focus on junior exhibitors from Future Farmers of America and 4-H. The show features major beef, dairy, and swine breeds, carload and individual fat stock displays, plus poultry and small stock sections.
JOCALS and neighboring residents frequent Dillon visits from Horse Prairie Mon Day include Elmer Selway family and James. Monida and Blaine visitors Mrs L A Miller Mrs J W Miller Mrs Maynard Neihart and daughter. Judge Lyman H Bennett Virginia City attended court matters. George Harrison from Grasshopper valley ranch, Peter H Peterson Armstead and Mrs Pete Westergard headed to Great Falls. Local fans plan to attend the Rose Bowl game. F C McFadden named administrator of the late John C Romaine estate.
Noting achievements, the junior high announces its students on the honor roll. The ceremony highlights academic excellence and dedication across departments, recognizing scholars who meet high standards this term.
Exhibits of outstanding animals to be sold privately or at auction to aid western herd development. On Thursday Dec 17 the Great Western Rodeo opens for four afternoons under Paul Hill, drawing breeders and stock men to boost interest in improved livestock.
Edna B. Emerick received a white star with red and blue lights placed at her home entrance as a tribute to her years of service as a nurse and helper in 15 states. She volunteered at Fort Sheridan during the 1917 18 flu epidemic and has long answered calls of emergency for the needy. Her Christmas wish is God bless everyone.
The Future Farmers committees list chairs and members for the upcoming father and son event. Decoration and organization directed by Floyd Pahnish, Charles Greene, John Bozeman and Edgar French with LaRue Cantrell, Blake Bean and Lat timer Smith. Entertainment coordinated by Tom Ames, Junior Holloran, Maurice Sullivan, Rudy Platt and George Steward. Refreshments by Dick Henningsen, John Bozeman, Roy Ames and Emerson Selway. Clean-up handled by the same group.
640 acres meadow pasture for rent. Inquire at this office or write or wire John Ney Dillon Montana for details and terms.
Notice to stockholders of Interstate Building and Loan Association announces the annual meeting at No 3 East Bannack Street Dillon Montana on January 4 1937 at 2 pm. Election of directors for the ensuing year and other business will be transacted. Secretary C E Blinn signe.
In Dillon Montana the Fifth Judicial District sets the 1937 district court terms by county. Beaverhead schedules four sessions on January 6 April 7 July 7 October 6 1937. Madison holds sessions January 4 April 5 July 12 October 4 1937. Jefferson fixes January 8 April 9 July 9 October 8 1937. Court begins at ten o clock each day. Judge Lyman H Bennett presides.
On February 8, 1937 at 9:00 a m Myrl Erwin applies to Beaverhead county Montana treasurer for a tax deed to an undivided one half interest in Indian Queen Lode Mining Claim Lot 38, T5S R10W MPM. Amount due 17.67 dollars. Dated December 9, 1936.
Reseeding in forest lands shows slowed but steady progress with crested wheatgrass leading trials since 1933. Seedings in late fall perform best, with snow broadcast trials on Helena and other national forests showing promise. Prices for seed are projected to fall to 15 to 20 cents per pound, aiming to expand grazing capacity on weed or cheatgrass damaged ranges.
Harold Wheat son of Mr and Mrs Earl Wheat is a member of the University of Washington band which will accompany the Huskies to the Rose Bowl.
District Commander McCracken prepares an entertainment program after the business session with a Dutch lunch. He aims to report Beaverhead post’s membership drive as successful with higher enrollment. Plans for the mining district Legion convention in Dillon next month are discussed by committee members T. E. Gilbert E. L. Fairbanks and Alex Tait. Tomorrow night’s program is run by C. A. Beckler Ben Davis and George M. Gosman.
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