Federal Land Bank reports progress and gains in 1938
E M Ehrhardt president reported substantial progress in all operations of the Federal Land Bank of Spokane to National Farm Loan associations across Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana. Farm mortgage debt declined by nearly one million dollars as delinquency lessened and new loans totaled 3 753 000. The bank held about 40 percent of regional mortgage loans ending the year with 2 500 000 less property than 1937 and a net operating gain of 2 280 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank of
Spokane
E. M. Ehrhardt
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Pacific Northwest
Ehrhardt
National Farm Loan Associations
Bulldogs to Meet League Leader in Montana Normal Clash
Montana Normal's Bulldogs travel to face Northern Montana of Havre in a key conference game after a 37-36 win over Eastern Normals. Beavershead County anglers push for a $50,000 fish hatchery at Beaverhead, with Frank A. Hazelbaker among supporters noting local streams and lakes need stock replenishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Normal
Bulldogs
Northern Montana
Havre
Northern Lights
Eastern Normals
Beaverhead
Montana Wild Life Federation
Butte
Pres
Jack Keenan
Beaverhead Sportsmen’s Association
Beaverhead County
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Big Hole
Dillon
Beaverhead Pioneer S S Patterson Dies in Butte Hospital
S. S. Patterson aged 76, a Beaverhead County pioneer of 53 years, died Sunday in a Butte hospital after a brief illness. Born in Williamsburg Pennsylvania on April 4, 1862, he moved west with his parents, lived in Hayes City and Kansas City before arriving in Dillon in 1886. He helped build the city and remained a longtime resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Patterson
Butte
Beaverhead
Williamsburg
Hayes City
Kansas
Kansas City
Student Is Speaker at Club Dinner
William Tower, Beaverhead high school, was guest speaker at the Rotary Club dinner in January. He advised that the League of Nations and the World Court had limited impact in major crises and that faith in pacts waned as force returned as the main determinant of international relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tower
Beaverhead
Rotary Club
League of Nations
World Court
Locarno
Entering age rules changed for local schools
The city schools board announced a new entering age rule. Children may start kindergarten at five by December 15 after the opening of school and enter first grade at six by December 15. The rule begins September 1939 and does not affect current kindergarten students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
A. F. Waldorf
Auto License Sales Near 1938 in Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County January auto license sales were near January 1938 levels. Bertie Mathews said 947 passenger car licenses 319 trucks and 33 trailers were issued with a rush for new plates in lines at the assessor and treasurer offices. The total is about half of last year's yearly sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Bertie Mathews
Dillon Rainbow Girls Officers Installed
The article notes the Dillon Rainbow Girls officers being installed and mentions the Normal College Vodvil to be held Saturday night with nearly a dozen student organizations presenting stunts. It also lists Montana Directory of Trade Industrial Teachers graduates from the Normal College with bachelor of education degrees.
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Normal College
The
Montana Directory of Trade Industrial Teachers
Ernest Desonia
Antelope
Joe Cullen
Bainville
George
Elinor Johnson Installed as Worthy Advisor in Dillon Rainbow
Elinor Johnson was installed as worthy advisor of the Dillon assembly Order of the Rainbow for Girls at the regular meeting last Wednesday night. New terms started for Merle Schmittroth as worthy associate advisor and a list of officers followed including Jo Ann Deputy and Mary Ann Luebben among others. The new worthy advisor presented a past advisor's pin to Helen Shaffner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Johnson
Dillon Assembly
Order of the Rainbow
Merle Schmittroth
Charity
Jo Ann Deputy
Hope
June Patrick
Faith
Doris McAdam
Marguerite Johnson
Deola Childs
Pat Peterson
Elizabeth Saunders
Mary Ann Luebben
Golda Talent
Maysel Mallon
Shirley Hughes
Mary Gilman
Ethel
Jean Curnutt
Eileen Grimes
Dorothy Ann Gosman
Elsie Wayne
Helen Shaffner
Boy Scout Week Planned in Dillon Events
National Boy Scout Week in Dillon runs February 6 to 12 with a court of honor at the courthouse led by Conrad Orr. Awards and advancements will be presented, followed by the annual Scout banquet with Rabbi Joseph Gitin as speaker. Entertainment skits by Scouts and Cubs, and church services on February 12, are planned. Committee: T. Lee McCracken Norman Henry Dale Tash and Conrad Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Court House
Conrad Orr
Court of Honor
Joseph Gitin
T. Lee McCracken
Norman Henry
Dale Tash
Budget Cut Proposed for Six Units of Greater Montana
The house appropriations committee introduces an appropriations bill cutting $10,739 from the budget for six units of the Greater University of Montana. Two years ago the legislature allotted $2,347,419 for the schools. The bill also bars new buildings for the next two years despite other laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House‘ Appropriations Committee
University of Montana
Beaverhead County High School Honor Roll First Semester
The Beaverhead county high school announced the first semester honor roll yesterday. Among 58 students, 22 seniors, 106 juniors, 14 sophomores and 12 freshmen earned honors. Elizabeth Wilkinson led the list with Elizabeth Wilkinson second, Mary Ann Luebben third, and Dorothy Anne Gosman, Jo Anne Fuller and Ray Conger tied for fourth. The second quarter honor roll is headed by Ray Conger with Dorothy Davis and Barlene Shaver tied for second and Gosman and June Patrick for fifth. Also a note on the Dil lon ice carnival attracted a large crowd at the municipal rink due to fine weather and good ice.
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Dillon
J. Wiant
E. Smith
Tom Ross
Eleanore Thompson
Beaverhead County
Elizabeth Wilkinson
Mary Ann Luebben
Dorothy Anne Gosman
Jo Anne Fuller
Ray Conger
Dorothy Davis
Barlene Shaver
June Patrick
Joe Piazzola
Alice Davis
William Tower
J. W. McCracken
Ray. Wolf
John Hartwig
Teeeseee
Howard Morse
Sopraleticre
Cecccees
Lois Rider
Burlene Shaver
Ole
Patricia Smyt Maurice Sullivan
Fae Nev Er Aceresen
John Wedum
Ruth Jackson
Betty Lee Harrison
Marguerite Johnson
Barbara Holloran
George Bowr
Otha Graham
Bessie Knox
Dillon Woman Betty White Dies of Heart Attack
Betty White, 63, of Dillon died Thursday morning at the Modern Dairy south of Dillon from a heart attack. She had cooked at the Woody ranch in the Big Hole basin and the Stocker ranch at Grant. Funeral services were held at Brundage chapel with Rev. J. A. Meeké officiating and burial in Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty White
Dillon
WPA Approves 8938 For County Garage Construction
A wire from Senator B K Wheeler reports the Works Progress Administration has approved an $8 938 allotment for county garage construction in Lima Jackson and near Dillon to house road equipment. The project awaits state WPA administrator discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. K. Wheeler
Works Progress Administration
Lima
Jackson
Dillon
WPA
Dillon Man's Sister In Chile Earthquake Zone
B. W. Chambers, a Dillon man, says his sister Mrs. Jesse Smith lives near Curico Chile in the quake zone. She and her husband work for the Presbyterian missionary board and reside less than 100 miles north of Chillan, in the tremor region, as he awaits word this week.
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B. W. Chambers
Dillon
Jesse Smith
Chile
Smith
Presbyterian Missionary Board
Curico
Chillan
First Snow of Year Delights Dillon Ski Club
Heavy snows across Beaverhead county bring moisture and near zero temperatures. Normal college weather bureau records half a degree above zero while other areas report subzero readings. Ranchers welcome the snow as promising for ski slide sites near Dillon. Dillon Ski Club met last night to plan future activities.
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Beaverhead
Mercury
Normal College Weather Bureau
Dillon Ski Club
Dillon
Beavers 10 Play Three Forks Here
Beaverhead County High School’s Beavers face Class B stronghold Three Forks at the Normal gym next Saturday. The unbeaten Beavers beat St Peters Anaconda 33 19 and previously defeated Three Forks 26 22 in a close classic, signaling a potential divisional tourney challenge in Livingston.
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Beaverhead County
Beavers
Three Forks
Anaconda
Forks
Livingston
St. Peters
Former Local Matron Dies at Butte Home
Mrs. Anna Maros, once of Dillon and sister to Frank and Jacob Mittlemeier, died last Thursday at her Butte home. A Russia native who came to Dillon over 40 years ago, she moved to Butte in 1914 and visited Dillon often. Survivors include her husband Peter Maros and daughters Mrs. William Fitzpatrick of Yakima, Mrs. William Tapio of Butte, and Mrs. Richard Baxter of San Diego. besides two brothers. Funeral services were held in Butte with Dillon attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Maros
Dillon
Frank
Jacob Mittlemeier
Butte
Russia
Mares
Sherman and Reed
Peter Maros
William Fitzpatrick
Yakima
Wash
William Tapio
Richard Baxter
San Diego
Bobcat Band to Perform in Dillon March 23
The Montana State College Bobcat Band will visit Dillon on Thursday morning March 23 for a concert at the Normal College gym. About 85 musicians will join the high school band in a combined program directed by L A Gregory with Bozeman’s Lou Howard leading the Bobcat ensemble. Tickets will be sold by band members and the high school orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College Bobcat
Montana
Dillon
Normal College
L. A. Gregory
Bozeman
Lou Howard
Fgees
Forest Ranger Is Guest at Dinner Saturday Night
Darrell D. Weaver assistant forest ranger on the Beaverhead National forest was honor guest at a dinner in the Totem cafe by forest service members. He is transferring to the Lolo National forest near Missoula to serve as a ranger. Thirty eight service members attended and a gift was presented to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Ranger
Darrell D. Weaver
Beaverhead National Forest
Totem Cafe
Forest Service
Lolo National
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Federal Land Bank
Normal
Billings Qaint
Eastern Normal
Weger
Bayerd
Pione
Denver
Dillon Rainbow Girls
Bobcat
Missoula
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