Couple who lived here are victims of tragedy
Dr. H. O. Miller aged 66 and his wife aged 60 were found dead in their Hemet California home after a fire. Authorities call it murder and death by own action. Old timers recall they resided in Dillon over 30 years ago. Miller allegedly poisoned his wife then set the fire. investigators cannot determine cause of his death due to charring. A letter reportedly reads I am killing my wife and myself.
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Dillon
H. O. Miller
Hemet
Calif
Rainbow Ripples Water Pageant Draws Crowds at Montana Normal
Members of the Dolphin club at Montana State Normal college presented the annual Rainbow Ripples water pageant at the college plunge. Marjorie Hamer directed with Mildred Spaberg assisting as crowds watched graceful swims and the Rainbow Maidens seek the pot of gold. Guest swimmers included Duane Duggan Mary Dawn Warner Charles Osborne John Osborne and Margaret Luebben. Dolphins from various towns competed.
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Dolphin Club
Montana State Normal College
College
Marjorie Hamer
Mildred Spaberg
Duane Duggan
The
Normal College
Mary Dawn Warner
Charles Osborne
John Osborne
Margaret Luebben
Dolphins
Jennie Bovee
Great Falls
Grace Barney
Theodora Benson
Fromberg
Helen Deaney
Dillon
Beulah Dubler
Butte
Marcella Farnum
Glendive
Mildred Hammer
Walier
Rae
Beaverhead County High Faces Class B Tourney Games
Beaverhead County high school's interclass basketball tournament runs this week with 12 boys and girls teams. Early rounds feature tight games and handicaps for veteran lineups. Finals are tonight at the high school gym with the Beavers vs Whitehall. schedule notes include Jan 10 and Feb 8 home and away clashes, and discussions on class placement following Whitefish's move to Class A. Commissioner Edgar B. Rife and Clerk Albert Baker traveled to Billings after a railroad commission hearing.
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Beaverhead County High School
Beavers
Whitehall
Boulder
Dillon
Edgar B. Rife
Albert 8. Baker
Billings
Railroad Commission
Sacred concert at Grace church by Montana State Normal College
Students conducted by Frances Robinson presented a sacred concert at Grace Methodist Episcopal church in Dillon. A chorus of over 60 men and women performed a cappella, a novel feature for the town. The program included nomette glee selections, Marjorie Tebeau vocal, Alta May Fidler piano, Frances Robinson violin, and a college mixed quartet. Dr J A Meeke delivered an inspirational sermon on Good Will Everywhere.
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Montana State Normal College
Frances Robinson
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Uch
Dillon
Nomette? A Glee Club
Marjorie Tebeau
Alta May Fidler
College
Jack Gaines
Mildred Spaberg
Mark Vanderark
Marguerite Collins
J. A. Meeke
Gargoyle Club Presents Trio of Plays at College Auditorium
Gargoyles of the Montana State Normal college staged three one act plays to a large audience last night. Myrtle Savidge directed. The Twelve Pound Look featured Ruth Phelps Deer Lodge Helen Stephenson Belgrade Harry Miller St Ignatius Antrim Barnes Three Forks. The Burglar Who Failed starred Doris Binder Butte Betty Hirst Lewistown and Jack Gaines Winnett. Cassandra included Virginia Nichols Square Butte Gertrude Rooney Ross Fork Madalyn O Hara Fort Benton Henry Edwards Silver Bow Weldon Martin Kalispell. The Little Symphony under Frances Robinson performed. A autumn initiation and banquet will be held at St James guild hall tomorrow night with talks by president pledges Lucy H Carson and Robert Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
Myrtle Savidge
James M. Barrie
Ruth Phelps
Deer Lodge
Helen Stephenson
Belgrade
Harry Miller
St. Ignatius
Antrim Barnes
Three Forks
John Hankin
Doris ‘Binder
Butte
Betty Hirst
Lewistown
Jack Gaines
Winnett
Parker Herd
Cassandra
Virginia Nichols
Square Butte
Gertrude Rooney
Ross Fork
Madalyn O'Hara
Fort Benton
Henry Edwards
Silver Bow
Weldon Martin
Kalispell
Little Symphony Orchestra
Frances Robinson
Gargoyles
St. James Guild Hall
Lucy H. Carson
Robert Clark
Diana Rebekah Lodge Elects New Officers
Funeral services for Frank J. Caskin, a Dillon resident, were held at St Rose Catholic church with interment at Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers named. Della Hartwig elected noble grand of the Diana Rebekah lodge. other officers listed with future installation planned for January.
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Frank Caskin
Dillon
Frank J. Caskin
Rochester
Minn
St. Rose Catholic Church
F. X. Lechner
Mountain View Cemetery
Earl Wheat
George Lenox
Fred Dart
John Gelhaus
James BE. Kelly
John Collins
Della Hartwig
Diana Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Muriel ‘Tyro
Hazel Conger
Ruth Ann Dart
Anna Loree
Selah Frakes
Noble Grand
Dolly Wright
Beaverhead County Reopens Government Cattle Buying
The government resumes purchasing cattle in Beaverhead County adding 500 head to the prior allotment. Stockmen must list cattle with the county agent by class two year olds and over yearlings to two and under yearlings, include lien holders and grazing location, to help ease livestock feed shortages.
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Beaverhead County
AAA
Miles City
Bernard Williams
Beaverhead
Precinct Consolidation Voted by Beaverhead Board
The Beaverhead county board of commissioners approved merging Brenner precinct No. 9 with Grant precinct No. 8 to form a single precinct. County Surveyor George Metlen will draw the new boundaries. Other consolidation proposals were rejected.
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Brenner
Grant
Beaverhead County
Montanans Inc Speaker Addresses Dillon Rotary Club
W. G. Ferguson spoke at the Dillon Rotary Club meeting at the Metlen hotel. J. H. Gilbert led the session, with Ferguson noting Montana People United for Montana as the group’s slogan and the secretary serving on the state advisory planning council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Ferguson
Montanans, Inc
Dillon Rotary Club
Metlen
J. H. Gilbert
Normal Bulldogs Open 1936 Season With Title Aim
Normal Montana Bulldogs begin their 1936 basketball campaign with a state title focus. They host the Lima Independents Friday and the Anaconda Anodes Saturday in the Normal gym. All regulars except Shy Callaghan return, boosting optimism as newcomers impress in reserve play.
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Montana Normal
Bulldogs
Lima Independents
Anaconda Anodes
Charity Ball Planned by Dillon PTA at City Hall
The Dillon Parent Teachers association will host its biannual charity ball at the city hall auditorium next Saturday night, Dec. 15, with the Baxter-Tonney orchestra providing music. Proceeds aid ton sillectomies optical treatment glasses hot meals and milk for needy children. Admission is 75 cents per couple adults 50 cents for students and 25 cents for an extra lady.
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Dillon Parent Teachers Association
City Hall
Baxter-Tonney
Delegates Named By Beaverhead Montana Education Unit
The Beaverhead unit of the Montana Education association elected delegates and alternates for the mid winter conference in Billings. W W Wahl Nettie Hand Hazel Thomas were delegates with Julia Anderson Jessie Duboc and Gladys Burtch as alternates. Delegates were uninstructed.
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Beaverhead
Montana Education Association
Association
Billings
W. W. Wahl
Nettie Hand
Hazel Thomas
Lima
Julia Anderson
Jessie Duboc
Gladys Burtch
Hartwig Shows Star Films This Month
The Hartwig theatre presents a strong lineup this month headlined by Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back rated highly by Photoplay and Liberty. Also screening Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round, The Barretts of Wimpole Street, You Belong to Me, and The Merry Widow in a three day Christmas run.
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Hartwig
Photoplay Magazine
Liberty Magazine
Wimpole Street
Liberty
DeMolays from Beaverhead Attend Anaconda Conclave
Thirty six members of Beaverhead chapter Order of DeMolay traveled to Anaconda last Thursday for a joint meeting with Anaconda chapter. Delegates from Butte, Deer Lodge and Philipsburg attended. Initiatory degrees were conferred on six candidates including Arthur Rocke Pete Best and Fred Wolfe from Dillon. Refreshments followed the session.
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Beaverhead
Order of DeMolay
Anaconda
Butte
Deer Lodge
Philipsburg
Arthur Rocke
Pete Best
Fred Wolfe
Dillon
New Purchasing Program Closes On December 20
Beaverhead county receives 500 head allotment from AAA ahead of Dec 20 deadline. Cattle must be listed by that date to be eligible for government purchase. Previous program was suspended after about 3200 head sold. Williams notes trees planting applications for shelter belts are open at his office.
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Beaverhead County
AAA
Miles City
Bernard Williams
Shelter Belts
Williama
Affiliation Planned With Montanans Inc In Beaverhead County
Beaverhead county residents show strong support for affiliating with Montanans Inc the state chamber of commerce. W G Ferguson of Helena explained the group’s aims and local leaders Frank A Hazelaker O A Bergeson T E K Luebben Lee McCracken and Don Anson voiced hearty approval. The organization aims to develop Montana resources and promote the state through various ads Bergeson named county planning chairman.
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Beaverhead County
Montanans, Inc
State “Chamber of Commerce
W. G. Ferguson
Helena
Frank A. Hazelaker
O. A. Bergeson
T. EK. Luebben Lee McCracke
Don Anson
Montana
Local Club To Sponsor Talk Fest
Three Beaverhead county speakers will discuss current topics at a public meeting tomorrow night in the city hall auditorium. The Beaverhead Young Republican club hosts Joe Metlin of the Montana Stockgrowers association and a Taylor grazing act display. Senator George M. Melton will discuss legislative issues facing the upcoming session.
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Beaverhead County
City Hall
Beaverhenad Young Republian Club
Joe Metlon
Montana Stockgrowers Association
Montana
George M. Melton
Ruth Jackson Tops Junior High Honor Roll Second Period
Ruth Jackson headed the junior high school honor roll for the second period with an average of 2.6 points. The list published yesterday also shows other students with their averages and classes.
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Ruth Jackson
Court Terms for Year Set by Judge Bennett Beaverhead County
Judge Lyman H. Bennett announced the Beaverhead district court terms for 1935. The first term begins Monday January 14, postponed earlier due to illness of Court Stenographer F D Willis. Additional terms follow April 8 and others later in the year with criminal and civil calendar items.
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Beaverhead County
Lyman H. Bennett
F. D. Willis
Grand Master George W. Ravex Visits Dillon Masons
Montana grand master George W. Ravex of Butte and the A F and A M attended Dillon Lodge No 16s regular meeting at the Masonic temple Saturday night. The third degree was conferred on a candidate during the business session and Ravex delivered an address after a banquet supper.
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George W.€ravex
Butte
Grand Lodge of
Montana
A. F
A. M
Dillon Lodge No. 16
Masonic Temple
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Anu
Sturday
E Grany
Whitefish
Gargoyle Club
Booster Organization
Rotary
Ferguson
Treasure State
Montana People United
State Advisory Planning Council
Parent Teachers Association
Successs Bergeson
R. D. Curry
W. H. Stephan
Rin McFadden
Herbert Kakuske
Carl Ross
Tay Wolf
John Wedum
Helen Morrow
Florence Boka
June Patrick
Evelyn Nissen
Eleanor Thompson
Billy Taft
Ccen
Jo Ann Deputy
Bruce Jeppson
Grace Knoll
Bennett
Dillon Masons
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