Autumn Class Receives Diplomas at State Normal College
Commencement exercises for Montana State Normal College autumn graduates were held in the college auditorium this morning. Eleven seniors received diplomas. the group forms the first division of the 1931 class. John Collins, Dillon attorney, delivered the address. Rev. H. N. Tragitt of St James Episcopal church gave the invocation and benediction.
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John Collins
Montana State Normal College
Dillon
H. N. Tragitt
St. James Episcopal Church
Montana Education Association Appoints Delegates for State Session
Ten delegates named by the Montana Education Association will attend the annual executive session in Eaverhread County as part of the upcoming state meeting.
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Montana Education Association
Eaverhread County
Car Skids on Icy Hill in Narrow Escape
A driver regains control after a car slides on an icy incline. No injuries are reported as the vehicle stops. emergency responders assist at the scene. Roads remain slick with continued wintry conditions impacting travel.
Narrow escape as car overturns on icy hill
Lieutenant Governor Frank A. Hazelbaker narrowly escaped serious injury when his car slid on an ice covered Taylor Creek hill and overturned. He was wedged between the wheel and seat before freeing himself, then was picked up by Frank Ryburn on the way to Dillon from Bannack. Hazelbaker was shaken but unhurt.
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Frank Ryburn
Dillon
Bannack
Hazelbaker
Children to Participate in Dillon Church Programs
Joyous season to be observed in Dillon as churches prepare Christmas programs. Most events scheduled for next Sunday with children playing major roles. A forest of Christmas trees has arrived, and stores report brisk holiday trade.
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Dillon
Hildren
Dillon Homes
American Legion elects officers at annual banquet
ARL FAIRBANKS was chosen as commander of Beaverhead post at the Legion’s annual banquet and meeting held Monday night at the Sugar Bowl cafe. Officers elected include James Harris as vice commander George M. Gosman as finance officer Parke T. Scott as historian C T Callahan as chaplain Warren Sutherland as sergeant at arms and Dr F M Poindexter Louis Schmittroth and J C Jeppson as board members. A proposed bill would pay 80 percent of veterans adjusted compensation to ease distress.
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Arl Fairbanks
Beaverhead
American Legion
Sugar Bowl
James Harris
George M. Gosman
Parke T. Scott
C. T. Callahan
Warren Sutherland
F. M. Poindexter
Louis Schmittroth
J. C. Jeppson
Knights Templar Visit Brings Montana Grand Commander
ERCY M. Doles of Havre, grand commander of the Knights Templar of Montana, paid his official annual visit to Lodge Here last Friday night. A banquet was served in his honor.
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Knights Templar of
Montana
Ercy M. Doles
Havre
Knights Templar
Rt. Elmo
Counties to Get A Share Forest Fund
ESENA December 14. Montana counties with national forests will share 78 193 88 dollars, the United States forest service notified Governor Erickson yesterday.
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Esena
Montana
United States Forest Service
Erickson
Elks Lodge Initiates Class at Meeting and Banquet
The Dillon volunteer fire department plans Christmas dances at city hall auditorium on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Elks Lodge No 1554 initiated nine candidates at Odd Fellows hall after a parade led by the Elk drum and bugle corps. A banquet at Dart's hall followed with Elk meat donated by Charles Kelly and Glen Lyons.
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Elks Lodge
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
City Hall
Toton Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Elk Drum and Bugle Corps
Dart’s
Charles Kelly
Glen. . Lyons
E. F. Sill
Forty Girl Scouts Form Two Organizations in Dillon
The Dillon Girl Scouts unit comprises two troops with about 40 members. Nearly all have passed their tenderfoot food test and study for the second class test. Two girls, Katherine Barry and Leone Cashmore, will receive second class badges at forthcoming investments.
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Dillon
Dillon Girl Scouts
Katherine Barry
Leone Cashmore
Castle Rock
Butte
Esta Holtz
Hope Mathews
Dillon Masonic Lodge Installs Officers for Year
Dillon lodge No. 16 A F and A M installed its officers for the year at the Masonic hall Saturday night. Those installed include W M Dale Tash S W H H Bates J W Elmo Wynn treasurer Hugh McCaleb secretary W Dart S D Judge H G Rodgers J D James McCollum J B S 8 W F Shaffner J S G T Paul installing officer L K Adams marshal.
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Dillon Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
Dale Tash
W. M
H. H. Bates
Elmo Wynn
J. W
Hugh McCaleb
W. Dart
H. G. Rodgers
S. D
James McCollum
J. D
Matt Kay
Aged Beaverhead Resident Paddy Flynn Dies at 80
Paddy Flynn aged Beaverhead county resident died Sunday evening at the county farm after a lingering illness. He came to the area about ten years ago and was 80. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from Brundage chapel with Rev. F X Lechner of Rose Catholic church officiating.
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Paddy Flynn
Beaverhead County
Brundage
F. X. Lechner
Rose
Catholic Church
Outdoor turkey shoot planned near Dillon if weather allows
George Judge and Burl Stephens promoters of the turkey shoot in the old Crystal Laundry building plan an outdoor shoot next Sunday near the powder house a mile west of Dillon. Prizes will be the same birds as the indoor shoot. Mrs Maxine Polk visited from Lima and Mr and Mrs William White from Twin Bridges stayed in Dillon last weekend.
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George Judge
Burl Stephens
Crystal Laundry
Powder House
Dillon
William White
Twin Bridges
Important Development Project Now Completed
The article reports the awakening of the Sleeping Princess mountain of low grade gold ore after a long period of stagnation, powered by a new 60,000 volt high tension line. The I. B. Mining Co. now operates multiple mines and claims, enabling commercial prospecting and revival in the area.
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Annack
Sleeping Princess
Ils
I. B. Mining Co
Frank Hazelbaker Returns Home From Europe
Lieutenant Governor Frank Hazelbaker arrived home last Saturday from Europe where he had spent the past six weeks. He resumed his official duties and planned to address state matters upon his return.
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Frank Hazelbaker
Europe
Ieutenant
Bulldogs Fall to Butte Quint in Final Quarter
Montana State Normal Bulldogs lose 28 15 to the Montana Hardware quint from Butte in a fast paced game. After three quarters the teams were even and the winners pulled away late aided by long range shooting.
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Bulldogs
Butte Quint
Butte
Montana Hardware Quint
Montana State Normal
Hardwares
Gargoyles Stage Skidding Comedy at Normal College
Gargoyles perform Skidding at Normal College auditorium Friday night delivering one of the funniest shows. Audience laughed through rapid gags and witty dialogue praising the troupe's timing and humor.
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Normal College Auditorium
Rotary Club to Host Special Get-Together Tomorrow Night
Beaverhead Mining association members discussed pending legislation at Sugar Bowl cafe, proposing an eight bill limit on claims per individual. Rotary will host out of town guests, including state lawmakers, at Andrus hotel dining room for a 7 pm dinner and college inspection tour.
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Rotary Club
Beaverhead Mining Association
Sugar Bowl Cafe
Association
William Logan
John Collins
D. V. Erin
Illon Rotary
Andrus
Montana State Normal College
Beavers Name Lloyd English II Captain at Banquet
Lloyd English II was elected captain of Beaverhead County High School’s 1931 football squad at a Country Inn banquet Sunday afternoon. The blonde tornado started at end for the Beavers this season and is expected to be a key performer next year. Twenty seven guests attended the banquet including the squad, Coach Brick Breeden, and Dale Medsker. four gave talks as a turkey dinner was served.
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Lloyd English
Beaverhead County High School
Country Inn
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Taylor Creek Hill
Frank A
Lodge
Dillon Parent Teachers Association
Fathers and Sons of the City
John T. Orr
Charles Henry
Warren Stone
Melbourne Jackson
Maxine Polk
Lima
London
C. A. Bergeson
Lloyd English II
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