Dillon Girl Scouts Are Winning Big
Achievement test results from Montana State Normal College on Saturday classify swimming qualifications for Dillon Girl Scouts. Notable feats include lifelike rescues, multiple strokes, dives, water games, and the Schafer method demonstration, with several girls earning the Swimming Badge and others completing most requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Girl Scouts
Montana State Normal College
Lucile Devaney
Dorothy Ames
Ruth McAlpin
Darlene Kakuski
Patty Curry
Micky Callahan
Virginia McAlpin
Ardella Lanner
Rachel DeLadd
Edith May Stanfield
Betty Henry
Jean Stamm
Viola Nissen
Erma Lou Warner
Patty Stamm
Lois Hazelbaker
Judy Ann Chapman
Aid For Counties Rules On Relief Funds
Attorney General H. J. Freebourn ruled that state relief grants may fall under Social Security laws via the State Welfare board if other funds cannot be transferred without harming other departments. Counties may use available funds for hospitalization and county poor activities if none remain for old age assistance, aid to needy children, the blind, and direct relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Freebourn
State Welfare Board
School bonds suit filed by Madison county district
Nanita B. Sherlock state land commissioner used department funds to buy 32800 dollars worth of public school bonds. School District No. 5 Madison county brought the suit last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanita B. Sherlock
Madison County
Local ranch man shot. victim identified
A local ranch man was shot in the bullet wound incident. The deceased, a native of Minnesota and ex service man, about years old, had worked at the Henry Fitter ranch for months. He leaves two sisters and a daughter in Milwaukee and a sister in Los Angeles. Funeral plans await word from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Henry Fitter
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Normal Commencement Held This Morning
Prof. Clark delivered the address at the normal commencement this morning, recognizing Horace Mann on the 100th anniversary of his work as secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education. Clark’s deep study of New England education made him well suited to the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marston
Powderville
Charles Osborne
Dillon
Anne Amelia Rowe
Missoula
Clark
Horace Mann
Massachusetts Board of Education
History of
Education
New England
State publicity folder on mining and history planned
A committee has gathered material on mining and historical points of interest and plans a publicity folder for distribution late next February.
Butte Elks Lodge Hosts District Deputy Visit
The Butte group entertained Elks Lodge members with an old-time dance by an orchestra after the program. A card party for ladies ran during the lodge business session. Plans were made for the district deputy visit on December 28 when 19 candidates will be initiated.
Anodes Win Behind Collegians Scoring Push
Moose Rouse led the Anodes with strong defense while local collegians shot accurately to win. A crowd watched as new rules eliminating center jumps sped the game. Sheriff Temple seeks Odell Jensen after a family death in Idaho Falls prompts concern.
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Moose Rouse
Bulldog
Anodes
Paul H. Temple
Odell Jensen
Beaverhead
Jensen
Idaho Falls
Local social and club notices fill Dillon schedule
Locals report visitors from Jackson and Dillon residents attending meetings. Beaverhead DeMolay to confer initiatory and DeMolay degrees at the Masonic hall Wednesday night. Baptist Men's Club dinner and program hosted by Bob Gregg Jr. at 703 S. Pacific. Several residents attend district and state meetings on conservation. Divorce granted in district court. Local musicians perform with the Montana State University symphony orchestra. Community Christmas program practice at Presbyterian Church Thursday. Various church group meetings announced for Thursday including St. Rose guild and Methodist Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Pendergast
Jackson
Dillon
Beaverhead
Order of Demolay
Masonic Hall
Baptist Men’s Club
Robert Gregg
S. Pacific
Bob Gregg
Frank Lightfoot
Boulder
Elizabeth Clemon
The
Eastern Star
R. D. Curry
Bridge
E. L. Fairbanks
W. H. Stephan
Beaverhead County
Chinook
Henry Schoenborn
California
Mary Schoenborn
W. L. Irvine
Bozeman and
Billings
Billie Baxter
Albuquerque
N. M
University of New Mexico
Don Gilbert
Paul Judge
Montana é*State University Symphony
Main Hall
Kaimin
A. H. Weisberg
Presbyterian
Charles Woodburn
Butte
W. Nichols
Butte Lodge
Dillon Ells Lodge
Baptist Cottage
Ellsworth Smith
Northern Baptist Convention
St. Rose Guild
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Elza Smith
G. A. Jacky
Ed. Ferris
Well Known Beaverhead Family Mentioned in Readable Fragments
Louise and Frank of Reichle are named alongside sisters Mrs. Charles Burdick of Juneau Alaska en route to Dillon. Also cited are Miss Louise Buhrer superintendent of Barrett hospital and brother Carl of Olympia Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Frank
Reichle
Charles Burdick
Juneau
Alaska
Dillon
Louise Buhrer
Barrett Hospital
Carl
Olympia
Wash
Dog Poisoner Warns Dillon Residents
Dillon dog owners are cautioned about a suspected poisoner as several households report suspicious meat pieces in yards. Sheriff Paul H. Temple and Undersheriff John Troupe returned from Great Falls where they placed third in the Class B pistol competition at the state sheriff convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Paul H. Temple
John Troupe
Great Falls
Dillon Man Named Member Committee On Handball Event
George M. Melton of Dillon has been named to the Amateur Athletic Association of the United States handball committee by President Hoyt. He has placed in state and world events and coached two Dillon youths who rose in mid western collegiate handball circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Melton
Amateur Athletic Association of the
United States
Hoyt
Dillon
Jack Gilbert
University of Chicago
Bill Bates
University of Michigan
Neighbors of Woodcraft Plan Annual Christmas Party
Neighbors of Woodcraft announce their annual Christmas party for Wednesday December 15 at 8 o clock in the I C C F hall. Santa Claus will close the program arriving with candy nuts and popcorn balls. Bring the whole family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodcraft
I.C.C.F
Santa Claus
Lakeview Residents Seek Musk Rat Trapping Permit
Lakeview residents traveled to Dillon to confer with Deputy Game Warden Charles Price and E. V. Hull asking permission to trap muskrat on Red Rock lakes. The delegation argues the trapping season should be opened on the lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview
Dillon
Charles Price
E. V. Hull
Red Rock Lakes
Cook Books on Sale at Thomas Book Store
St James Episcopal cook books offered at Thomas Book Store priced at 50 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Episcopal
Thomas Book Store
Films Shown At Beaverhead County High School
Beaverhead county high school students viewed war and current events through motion pictures. The program covered China and Japan, Spain's civil war, a London cloudburst, U.S. flood scenes, Amelia Earhart's last flight, and the Hitler Mussolini meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
China
Japan
Spain
London
United States
Amelia Earhart
Hitler
Mussolini
Sam Ditty Injured In Moose Creek Hill Crash
Sam Ditty, a noted Dilbo livestock commission man, sustained slight but painful injuries and bruises when his car skidded on Moose Creek hill Friday night, overturned three times and was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ditty
Dilbo Livestock Commission
Moose Creek Hill
Election of Royal Neighbors Officers and Christmas Party
Royal Neighbors elected officers last Thursday led by Oracle Marian De Ladd and Vice Oracle Marie Coppin. Doctors Routledge and Stephan were recommended. Christmas party is Friday at 7 30 with program refreshments Santa visits and 25 cent gift exchange. all neighbors and families invited.
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Royal Neighbors
Oracle
Marian de Ladd
Marie Coppin
Lucille Hartwig
Gertrude Lyons
Wilma Holleran
Stella Hoffman
Nellie Sanner
Inner Sentinel
Florence Hughes
Outer Sentinel
Sydonia Houlsberg
Verna Nettik
Routledge
Stephan
Santa Claus
Dillon Brightens City with Christmas Light Displays
Dillon’s holiday lights from local business subscriptions were reactivated under city supervision last night. The community tree at the Oregon Short Line depot lawn and the city hall decorations, maintained by the volunteer fire department, were also lit, creating a vivid seasonal display praised by visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Oregon Short Line
Christmas Song Sages and Craft Lessons
Peggy Smith notes that the troop sang Christmas carols and made holiday gifts. They learned and practiced the blanket stitch before being dismissed.
Beaver Rock Troop Plans Christmas Caroling
Beaver Rock Troop No 1 practiced Christmas carols to sing at the hospital and the Poor Farm on Christmas Eve. Scouts made Christmas cards and booklets on Wednesday led by Evelyn Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Rock
Evelyn Harrison
Montana population grows by 8000 in past year
U S Bureau of Census estimates from Washington indicate Montana’s population rose by 8000 last year. The current estimate stands at 539000, up from 531000 in 1936.
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U. S. Bureau of Census
Washington, D. C
MontAna
Seattle man tracks queer laws in Montana
A. F. Peccio of Seattle writes Governor Roy E. Ayers asking for queer laws in Montana. Ayers forwards the request to John B. Ritch at the Historical Library who vows to send a complete set of the state's statutes to ensure none are missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Peccio
Seattle
Roy E. Ayers
Montana
John B. Ritch
The
Historical Library
Ritch
Montana teachers to receive 5 percent TRF refunds before Christmas
State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon announced that teachers who left the Teachers Retirement Fund will be mailed 5 percent contributions before Christmas. These funds, held from their checks under the law, total $15,000 and are refundable upon withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Ray N. Shannon
State reports 123 chicken pox cases in week
The state board of health announced 123 chicken pox cases for the week with Bozeman reporting 44 cases. Officials said otherwise the state is very healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Bozeman
Fish propagation hit by low water in Montana
The Montana State Game Commission reports a sharp drop in native trout eggs taken from Georgetown Lake and Rain bow trout eggs from the Madison due to low water. Loch Leven eggs were collected in the Madison and released into several rivers. grayling and Ashley Lake yields rose, with additional native trout egg totals noted.
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Helena
Montana
Madison
Georgetown Lake
State Game Commission
Loch Leven
Yellowstone
Missouri
Musselshell
Big Horn
Ashley Lake
Kalispel
Ashley
Fish spawning totals at multiple lakes close for year
About 000 eastern brook trout eggs were taken at Alvord and Kilbrennan lakes near Troy. Flathead Lake yielded 4 616 236 salmon eggs, Bitterroot Lake 775 000 rainbow eggs, and Lake Rowan 600 000 of the same species. Spawning activities now have closed for the year.
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Alvord Lake
Kilbrennan Lakes
Troy
Flathead Lake
Bitter Root Lake
Lake Rowan
State purchasing agent McQuitty tops Montana spending
State purchases for the year totalled 2,440,219 with highways the largest at 1,089,127. Hospitals, colleges and universities received significant sums while the purchasing office cost under one percent of the total. McQuitty says he secures the best value for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S. McQuitty
Montana
Peraps
McQuitty
State Hospital
State College
State University
State Prison
Liquor Board to Tighten Rules Under 1938 Plan
Helena reports the Liquor Control board will enforce stricter supervision of spir ituous liquors in Montana under 1938 rules. Licenses issued pending investigation. free sample distributors limited. brokers discouraged from channeling brands. punch boards banned. board employees barred from financial interest. druggists discount abolished. license refunds barred if laws unconstitutional. barrel beer must bear weight and contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Liquor Control Board
L. M. A. Waas
Dairyman advised on cow trials before disposal and 1938 outlook
J O Tretsven outlines factors for judging whether a cow should be retried including calving condition dry period issues feed and care age and reproductive history. Foreign demand for American farm products is unlikely to improve in 1938. Montana Kiwanis Lions and Rotary clubs funded 4 H and farming activities in 1937. Farmers’ principal repayments on Federal Land Bank loans surpassed new loans for the first time in nine years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Tretsven
Montana
R. E. Cameron
Federal Land Bank
Dance Scheduled at City Hall for New Year’s Day
The Dillon Girl Scout council and the Parent Teachers association announce a free matinee dance for all ages at City Hall on New Year’s Day afternoon. The event runs until two o’clock with Claudia Faust presenting a flop show at three o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Girl Scout Counci
Parent Teachers Association
City Hall
Claudia Faust
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dillon Examiner
Arvet
Butte Group
Elks Lodge
Hartwig
Bruce Cabot
Virginia Grey
Joan Crawford
Robert Young
Charles
Buddy
Rogea
Grable
Bengal Lancer
Gary Cooper
Dillon Lodge
Peggy Smith
Bhatt Mer
Tom Cmll
H.P
Chevrolet Motor Division
General Motors Sales Corporation
Detroit
Michigan
Montana Auto Supply Co
Dillon, Montana
Capital News
Liquor Board
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
First National Bank
Northwest Bancorporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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