Record Dry Year Precipitation Says Local Forestry Office
Reports show 13.62 inches of rain from November 1939 to November 1940, the driest year in years. About 4.78 inches fell in September alone, marking a peak in the dry period.
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1941
Page
5
Reports show 13.62 inches of rain from November 1939 to November 1940, the driest year in years. About 4.78 inches fell in September alone, marking a peak in the dry period.
Floyd Kennison of the Sheep Creek basin was in Dillon on Friday, stopping by local spots and meeting residents during his visit.
Three Dillon men enlist in the U S armed forces with one to be chosen from 15 volunteers awaiting immediate service. So far 130 questionnaires have been sent to those at the head of the order number list, and another group of about 30 will be sent after the new year.
The public school sewing room, led by Mrs. Boss Emerick, finished and shipped 15 ladies dresses 30 junior girls dresses six little girls dresses 14 layettes and 20 hospital bed sheets after a July start and September October pause. A countywide knitting effort produced eight men’s sweaters seven women’s sweaters 23 children’s sweaters 10 pairs of men’s socks 20 pairs of children’s knee socks 10 crocheted shawls and 10 knitted mufflers.
Mr and Mrs George Franks and children of Lima visited the Charles Pilgrim family on Christmas day, sharing the holiday at their home and enjoying time together.
Christmas dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson at their ranch brought together relatives and friends including the Nelsons Harrisons Shephards Laphams and Hausers. Community events such as the Odd Fellows dance, church services, memorial day observances, and reports on local clubs and the new county garage are summarized with thanks to volunteers and organizations for 1940 and plans for 1941. Registered names include Rev. Leonard Thompson Tom Gilbert and various local families.
Postmaster Harry J. Andrusa reports 123 aliens registered since August 27. Dillon Post Office was the sole Beaverhead county site during the registration period ending December 26, though some may have registered elsewhere. Mrs. Dan Piccone of Reichle shopped in Dillon Monday.
A historical notice lists ninety four births over the year, detailing newborns with dates and parents including families in Armstead, Lima, Reichle, Sheridan, Leadore and surrounding towns. Names include Marjorie Rebish, Elizabeth Sorenson, Earl Peterson, Gail Dangelo, Edward Kenison, Frank McPherson, Juanita Baumgardner, Clarence Dahl, Harve Balbi, Carol Meehan, Peggy LeCorno, Ward Wright, Harriett Brown, Kay Waldemar, James Bourassa, Allen Kamps, and many others across months from March to December.
R. A. Richter of Borgman' attended to business matters in Dillon on Monday. He supplied the fine buckets for the Dillon rodeo last autumn and says he has added eight or ten more to his string that are meaner than ever.
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