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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1931

Page

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Funeral Notice for Dillon Rancher Frank P Morrison

Funerals here highlight the death of prominent Dillon rancher Frank P Morrison who died last Wednesday in a Butte hospital after a 10 day illness. Born May 9, 1872 in Mount Pleasant Iowa he spent most of his life in Beaverhead county and ran a ranch north of Dillon. He is survived by his widow a daughter Mrs Frank Lasich four sons Elwood Bert James and Robert and two brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday at Grace Methodist Episcopal church.

Frank P. . Morrisan Dillon Butte Mr. Morrison Mount Pleasant Iowa Beaverhead County Frank Lasich Elwood Bert James Robert E. Shoemaker Des Moines Charles Batavia Cal Musselshell Grace. Methodist Episcopal Church

Boy Scouts Observe National Week Preparations in Dillon

Dillon Scouts plan to mark National Boy Scout Week starting Sunday under Executive A. L. Krause who arrived for the week. Leaders training occurred at the courthouse with Charles Henry and George Farrell guiding discussions. Tonight the group attends the city council meeting to learn procedure for Thursday when they will run city affairs for a day. Leaders' school meets tomorrow. the event continues through the week.

Illon Boy A. L. Krause Krause Dillon Charles, Henry George Farrell Dillon Troops

Mrs Myers Dies in Idaho After Sister's Funeral

RS Emma Gilbert of this city was called to Butte where on Tuesday she attended the funeral of her sister Lena J. Myers. Lena Myers died last Sunday at the home of her son in Avery Idaho after a long illness. The remains were taken to Butte for the funeral Tuesday afternoon from the St. church.

Emma Gilbert Butte Lena J. Myers The

Montana Assessors Prize Plan Cuts Land Assessments

Beaverhead County officials led the Montana Assessors' Association in a preliminary session in Helena that saw pledges to reduce agricultural land assessments by about 20 percent. Sheep and cattle assessment schedules were revised downward, with near unanimous support though no formal resolution was adopted.

Montana Assessors’ Association Helena

Joint Rainbow Girls DeMolay Boys Install at Masonic Temple

An impressive joint installation was held last Wednesday at the Masonic temple. Edith Hansen served as installing officer and Estelie Lennox as marshal. New Rainbow Girls officers include Harriet Schuler as worthy advisor and Catherine Bates as Hope. New DeMolay roles listed include Edythe Kenison as associate advisor and Grace Caverly as recorder.

Masonic Temple Order of the Rainbow Edith Hansen Estelie Lennox Marshall Harriet Schuler Edythe Kenison Charity Frances Caverly Hope Catherine Bates Ruby Wentworth Grace Caverly Dorothy Churchill Ebba Anderson Mary Hester Decker Helle Berry Barbara Bayrd Margaret Hidstrup Hope Mathews Muriel ‘Wahl Esta Holtz Virginia Bachus Confidential Observer Anna Mayfield Outer Observer Georgiana Crouse Alma Christensen

February Bulletin Issued by Montana P T A

State headquarters released the February issue of the monthly P T A bulletin featuring a message from Dillon president Mrs J H Gilbert and articles by Randal J Condon Frank Elie Lillie M Hall Hill County nurse on child mental health Mrs Hugh Bradford and Ada Hart Arlitt on safety and early education for children

Montana Congress of Parents and Teachers J. H. Gilbert Dillon Randal J. Condon Frank Elie George Washington Lillie M. Hall Havre Hill County Hugh Bradford National Congress of Parents and Teachers Ada Hart Arlitt

Local Boys Visit Deer Lodge Club

Embers of the Beaverhead County High School Ag club visited Deer Lodge last Saturday with Bernard Williams. They toured the state prison farm and Conrad Kohrs ranch, judged Rambouillet rams, heard talks on ranch and livestock management, and learned about the creamery business. Deer Lodge Ag club defeated the visiting team 17 to 10 and a dance followed.

Ag Club Beaverhead County Powell County High School Deer Lodge Bernard Williams Smith- Hughes Department Deer Lodge Ag Club Conrad Kohrs Deer Lodge Farms Conrad Warren Guy Stambaugh Joe Jorgenson Deer Logge Ag

Annual American Legion Show Heading Into March Week

Beavershead Mints association members backed legislation aiding mining while discussing the upcoming annual American Legion minstrel and vaudeville show. Pearl I Smith announced rehearsals and Melvin Smith said the event will run during the first week in March with a new Amos n' Andy style act by local performers and a notable chorus.

American Legion Melvin Smith Andy

Beaverhead DeMolay Hosts Out-of-Town Members Initiation

The Beaverhead chapter of DeMolay welcomed visiting members from Highland chapter of Butte. On Saturday night a special initiation ceremony was held at the Masonié hall. Highland chapter conducted the initiation of a class of candidates into the Jocai order.

Beaverhead DeMolay Order Masonié Hall Highland Chapter Butte Jocai

Car stolen before Beav erhead Auto Sales garage

Bud Gut watched as a man climbed into a Chrysler sedan at Beav erhead Auto Sales. The car sped away while Leo Hoerning pursued briefly, then the vehicle vanished. It was recovered in Butte two hours later.

Bud Gut Beaverhead Auto Sales Company Leo Hoerning Butte

Booster Club Presents Annual Vaudeville Show at Normal College

The Booster Club's annual vaudeville at Normal College auditorium drew a capacity town audience. A varied program featured the Y W A sketch Ups and Downs of Dormitory Life winning first place by vote.

Normal College Y. W

Rotary Club Debate Votes Narrow in Prohibition Question

Dillon Rotarians debated repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment at a Monday luncheon. Albert Polish backed repeal while Wilbur Squires opposed it, with a vote of 11 to 10 against repeal. J. C. Whitham chaired. Kenneth B Salisbury and Glen Decker attended as guests.

Dillon Rotarians Albert Polish Wilbur Squires Wickersham J. C. Whitham Kenneth B Salisbury Butte Glen Decker Dillon Charles Henry Twin Bridges Rotarians Frank Elfel Montana Association W. W. Wahl Violet Sastmnan

Eilels Defeat Western Fuels In Tight Guarding Clash

Eilels' Red Phantoms edged Western Fuels of Butte 16 to 13 Monday night, led by Breeden Ryburn and Williams. A stubborn defense, limiting shots beyond the foul line, produced the low score as Evans notched the lone first quarter field goal. details continued on page B.

Breeden Ryburn Williams Eilels Red Phantoms Butte Red Birds Ellels Evans Ahrons

Beaverhead County Board Meets in Regular Session

Beaverhead county board of commissioners met in regular session on Monday February with Chairman O C Gosman of Lima and Commissioners Martin Jackson of Jackson and W B Hartwig of Dillon present. They directed use of a signed requisition to obtain supplies and required outside dance proprietors near Dillon and Lima to obtain annual licenses.

NHB Beaverhead

Montana Association of Commerce organizes 1930 leadership

At Connelly, Montana, the Montana Association of Commerce held its permanent meeting electing Frank B. Connelly president and three directors at large. Officers include vice presidents C. R. McClare, J. H. Rowe, Alfred Atkinson, and Tom Stout, with L. A. Campbell named to the executive committee.

Hh' Ena Montana Association U Alatewide Chamber of Ecommerca House of Representatives Stern Capitol Bricker Great Fally Frank B. Connelly Billings WB. J. Bowman Anaconda Frank W. Lester Stanford C. R. McClare Great Falls J.H. Rowe Butte Alfred Atkinson Bozeman Tom Stout Lewistown L. A. Campbell Missoula

Go to Church Campaign Boosts Dillon Attendance

Attendance at Dillon Protestant churches rose last Sunday with a 3 to 70 percent increase over a year ago. Three hundred eighty one people joined morning worship at eleven. The Ministerial Association praised the first Go to Church campaign Sunday and predicted over 450 would attend next Sunday.

Dillon Red Cross Ministerial Association

Junior High Honor Roll and Court Stenographer Appointed

Fort Benton appoints BH. R. Russell as court stenographer to fill the vacancy caused by F. B. Layhe's death. Russell, a longtime Fort Benton court reporter, will reside here. He was in Virginia City to accept the post and return to arrange residence. married with a family. In Madisonian notes, junior high honor rolls for the first semester and third period were announced by Superintendent Charles Henry, Helen Klebba topping both lists with Jane Waldorf second.

BH. R. Russell Fort Benton Lyman H. Bennett Fifth Judicial District F. B. Layhe Russell Virginia City Mr. Russell Hoe Madisonian UNIOR Charles Henry Helen Klebba Jane Waldorf

Beavers Face Tough Back‑to‑Back In State Contests

Beavers of Beaverhead high square off with Butte and Anaconda quintets this weekend at the Normal gym. Coach Brick Breeden is worried despite new eligibility for Kent and Vandegrift as the team aims to rebound after a string of recent losses. Finlay Anderson’s death in Cambridge, Ohio, is noted among local families.

Butte High Anaconda Beaverhead County High School Beavers Purples Smelter City Brick Breeden Kent Vandegrift Beaverhead Ware

Fire Department Starts Plans for Masquerade Ball

Dillon volunteer fire department begins arranging its annual Washingtons birthday masquerade ball set for Saturday February 21. Prizes will be offered for best costumes and music will accompany the event as part of this community standout affair.

Fire Department Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Washington’s Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank P. Morrison J. B. Hawkins Louisa Robbins Bath BOY Scout Mrs. Myers Idaho Boss Emerick of Rainbow Girls Deer Lodge Club Powell County Sugar Bowl Cafe Beaverhead Mints Sugar Bowl Pearl I Smith B. J.metlen Seasion Booster Club of College Rotary Club Sahara Eliels Dr. Arlitt Inter Ada.Hart Arlitt Parent Education Training School Board Connelly Head State Wide Chamber OF Commerce Billy Bayerd Jackson Mildred Taylor Fred Simons Merriam Balka Helen Hoerning Harlan Harrigan Fane Gilbert Betty Hall Harold Wheat Mona Harding Jane Kellum Billy Galt Trene “Perry Helen .Peterson Anaconda Quints Finlay Anderson Ohio U. L Clark Anderson Cambridge Mr. Anderson T.W. Poindexter
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