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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1929
Page
1
The Board of Commissioners held their regular February meeting to request a detailed report on county dependents. Officials discussed funding considerations and oversight measures pending the forthcoming submission.
Beaverhead County Montana board of commissioners met in Dillon for February 4 1929 session led by Chairman A L Anderson Commissioner O C Gosman and Martin C Jackson with Acting Clerk Albert S Baker. Minutes from prior meeting read and approved. Reports covered January county work across districts.
Gene A W Bond elected president succeeding Hiram M Brundage at a Dillon Country Club board meeting Friday. T Lee McCracken named vice president and F P Bulger re elected secretary and treasurer. New committees include Grounds Sports Membership and Ladies Sports with named chairs and members. Mr and Mrs Hans Sorenson return from Coatesville Nebraska after two months of visiting relatives.
Dillon volunteer fire department announces its annual masquerade ball at City Hall on Washington's Birthday February 22. Mrs. G C Booth will display costumes February 21 and 22, with prizes for best ladies costume and best comic charade. The Baxter-Tonre provides music, and William Angove chairs the organizing committee.
The operetta Lela wala a three act production by the college glee club played to full capacity on two consecutive nights. Miss Vivian M. Robe directed with Miss Mary K. Sands assisting as over 50 students participated and principal roles were well portrayed by Dulaney Terrett Miles City Kenneth Kephart Lodge Grass Winifred Derry Butte Charles Davis Butte Hallie Stephens Dillon Alvin Rudolph Great Falls William Anderson Libby Hughlin Cole Deer Lodge Dorothy Verry Saco Lavyrne Brown Dillon Russell Sommers Deer Lodge Jane Emerson Butte Jane Fab rick Bozeman Earl O. Watts Lodge Grass John Donaldson Wolf Point Hugh Mosier White hall Almer Halverson White hall.
BE G Dun and company reports twelve commercial failures in Montana for January totaling $194 126. Two failures make up the bulk of the liability while a year earlier January total was $83 271. December had eight failures at $35 096. Some firms note higher sales than last January but cold weather and bad roads hinder collections, keeping receipts slow to fair.
W. W. Payne of the state highway commission spent several days last week in Dillon reviewing Beaverhead county property books. He checked ownership along the Dillon to Daly's Spur right of way and along the Dillon to Apex stretch to be constructed this year.
Virginia Randolph won the extemporaneous speaking contest at Beaverhead County High School last Friday and will represent Dillon in the district contest in Anaconda next week. Mildred Schuler took second and was named alternate. Other finalists included Jane Herndon Barbara Tower and George Judge. Judges were Mrs F D Willis Miss Julia Anderson and D P Thurber.
Youngsters who hook rides behind motor cars face police action as Chief Charles Nelson warns the practice is dangerous and will not be tolerated. Reports say several youths narrowly escaped injury amid icy streets, and parents are urged to warn children and inform them of city officials’ stance.
The Chanticleer club of Montana State Normal College initiated twelve pledges at a banquet at the Andrua hotel Monday night. Named pledges include Dorothy Lee Miles City Dulaney Terrett Miles City Dorothy Watt Butte Hugh Mosier Whitehall Arthur De sonia Daleview Edna Johnson Corvallis Phoebe Parslow Hy sham Harriet Rome Stevensville Margaret Knudson Helena Evelyn Stand Helena Hazel Carpenter Popler and Mary Bates Butte. C E Miller, Wisdom rancher, spent several days here.
The Beaverhead weekly names an all star lineup from Dillon area programs built by Coach B. J. Gunderson since 1924. Harold Price and George Yost lead ends, with Ruff Dunn Wheat Holden Cashmore Jardine Wright Dansie Yale Little and Amos Wright at quarterback and back positions. Most selections are first all state.
Dillon city council met in regular February session and granted Harold H. Hanson a plumbing permit. Light leases with the Oregon Short Line railroad were renewed and bills were approved for Clyde Scott coal, Tribune Publishing supplies, Barry Hopkins supplies, Hughes McCaleb supplies, Dillon Tire and Rubber, Montana Mercantile, Beaverhead Auto Sales, Thomas E B Luebben, Red Star Garage, and the Industrial Accident Board assessment totaling 228.68.
The executive committee of the State Legion decided here Saturday to hold the annual meeting August 1 through 3 in Havre. The event includes conventions of the American Legion Grand Army of the Republic and allied organizations.
Vernice Stelzer sustained a deep head cut when two cars collided at the Montana and Glendale streets corner shortly after noon today. She rode in the car of Mrs Hugh Smythe of Blaine and was taken to Dr L F Molleur for stitches.
Beavers of Beaverhead high meet Missoula high in the fourth game of the Mining district basketball tournament in Anaconda set for February 21 to 23. Drawings were completed at a coaches meeting with B J Gunderson of Dillon present. Other opening round pairings include Central vs Deer Lodge, Butte high vs Philipsburg, Mount 81 vs Charles, Helena vs Lima, and Dillon vs Missoula in the opening round.
Amontana State Normal's Bulldogs face the fast School of Mines quint at the Normal gym for a marquee showdown. The Miners rely on pace and depth while the Teachers promise sharp shooting on their home floor in a heated season test.
Montana reports record fishing licenses with over 75 000 tourist licenses and more than 76 000 resident licenses issued last year. The figures mark the highest totals in commission history, with nonresidents surpassing 4000 for the first time while resident licenses neared 1925 and 1926 levels. Some dealers failed to complete reports, delaying the full commissioners’ summary.
Pete Dressen, a Roy Arnott ranch hand, was severely injured when lighting a kitchen fire after a cold night froze water pipes. He was knocked unconscious with a deep forehead gash, aided by a brother and neighbors before transport by sleigh and snowmobile stage to Butte for medical care.
A. J. Faust of Dillon developed a beardless barley variety from Himalaya that in two years outyielded Himalaya by 8.2 bushels per acre. Himalaya, also called Guy Mayle, leads hulless barleys by 8.1 bu per acre. The strain, praised by Montana agronomists, has generated high interest among ranchers and seed houses across the Northwest and Canada.
Armstead mourns L G Price a prominent local rancher who died suddenly Saturday afternoon from a heart attack. Price long served the county farming and ranching community and was widely known for his charitable work and leadership roles. He is survived by his wife and children and the funeral will be held at the family home chapel.
G Price prominent rancher of southern Beaverhead county died suddenly at Armstead near McDonald's Place from a heart attack Saturday evening. He had lived in the county about 25 years and been active in ranching, arriving with his brothers. His death shocked many friends.
The Illon Boy Scouts observe the national anniversary with a week of events. They held Good Turn day, church attendance, and demonstrations in knot tying first aid and fire building. A public meeting at the training school gym invited city residents. The week concludes with a father and son banquet tomorrow night.
Dillon P. T. A. schedules Founders Day observance for next Tuesday with a social in the kindergarten room of the new training school at 3 30. A silver offering tradition, a brief business meeting, and a program featuring a string ensemble and a talk on pictures are planned.
High school students stage their annual mid year play in the auditorium next Friday with a matinee and evening performance. The production titled Her Temporary Husband is billed as a riot of fun with hilarious situations and a novel plot to thrill and amuse Dillon play lovers.
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