Record cattle on feed in California and Arizona reach new high
California and Arizona cattle feeding expands with about 191,000 cattle in feedlots in California and Arizona totals 313,000 for the two states. The industry has grown 25 percent in seven western states with daily feeding costs around 62,600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Far Western
California
Arizona
Far West
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain
Texas
Montana Jersey Breeders Form Association Under Shoemaker President
Montana dairy farmers organize the Montana Jersey Breeders Association with F M Shoemaker of Arlee as president and officers W G Cruise I D Zobell with directors Jake Tiedema and P J McHugh following a December meeting at Shoemaker’s Arlee ranch. Ted Warren assisted at the organization. Also noted are record December egg production figures and Fergus county Dairy Herd Improvement Association results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Montana
Montana Jersey Breeders Association
F. M. Shoemaker
Arlee
W. G. Cruise
Missoula
I. D. Zobell
Lake County
Jake Tiedema
Bozeman
P. J. McHugh
Helena
Mr. Shoemaker
Ted Warren
Portland
Ore
Jersey Cattle Club
Mrs William F Cashmore Claimed
Mrs William F Cashmore, long time Dillon resident, passed away after a life as wife mother and civic participant. Survived by husband four sons two sisters four brothers and many nieces and nephews. Funeral held at St James Episcopal Church with Rev Victor Lewis officiating and burial in Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
William F. Cashmore
W. F. Cashmore
Helena
Franklin Cashmore
Howard Cashmore
Billings
John P. Cashmore
Kate Peterson
Seattle
Grace Car+t
Anaconda
California
Washington
Oregon
New Year Robin Sightings Reported in Beaverhead County
A county officer spotted a robin in a bush by the courthouse the day before New Year’s. Other residents report summer migratory birds sighted in recent weeks across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Year in Review at Club Meeting Highlights National Issues
Dr. Davis chairs a Beaverhead club gathering reviewing dictators abroad the Chili earthquake submarine disasters and traffic deaths. He notes 4 392 strikes before the Wagner act and 9 684 since it became law plus Grand Coulee dam cost 400000000 cheaper federal housing plans agriculture and loans. Norman Henry chairs with William Tait representing the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili
Grand Coulee
Europe
Dr. Davis
Norman Henry
William Tait
Beaverhead County
Get Your Eyes Right and Your Glasses Right
See Dr. H. H. Scar borough at the Antres Hotel in Salt Lake City for eye sight tests. Event held Friday and Saturday January 5th and 6th. Headache dizziness may be caused by eyes. screenings offered to improve vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Scarborough
Salt Lake City
Antres
Wheat hosts anniversary party for newlyweds Dunns
Mr and Mrs Earl L Wheat entertained at their home Tuesday evening of last week for the first wedding anniversary of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John E Dunn. Family and close friends attended an evening of music games and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Wheat
John E. Dunn
Mrs Warner Hosts Holiday Party for Niece Donna Smith
Mrs Harold M Warner entertained Friday night at a holiday party for her little niece Donna Smith of Pocatello who spent the holidays at the Warner home. Games were enjoyed during the evening and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Warner
Donna Smith
Pocatello
Warner Home
Christian Science lesson sermon noted for Dec 24 1939
The record recalls the Sunday lesson sermon read in all Christ Scientist churches on December 24 1939. It centers on Isaiah 52 9 Luke 7 12 15 and the Christian Science text Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures Mary Baker Eddy. It highlights joy comfort healing and the overcoming of material sense by spiritual law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Jerusalem
Mary Baker Eddy
Jesus
Recreation report by director with WPA volunteers
Recreation report notes assistance from director and supervisor, with Helen Doyle and Bob Lee hired by the WPA, and volunteers Vernon Vander berg Maxine Cline Beth Har wood and Eugene Riordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Doyle
Bob Lee
WPA
Vernon Vanderberg
Maxine Cline
Beth Harwood
Eugene Riordan
County Happenings in Review Year by Year
A weekly survey chronicles county happenings across months and seasons, outlining notable events, local changes, and ongoing projects. It highlights community shifts, administrative updates, and public interest topics shaping the year's timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com- P
Dillon Man To Preside At Meeting
A Dillon man will preside at a convention featuring talks on the war’s effect on the domestic market. Demonstrations on wool shrinkage and grading will be led by Dr. R. T. Clark and others from Montana State College and federal departments. Speakers include George E. Weaver Col Edward N Wentworth and Gov Roy E Ayers with reservations urged at the Helena Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Clark
Montana State College
Warner M. Buck
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Curtis Hughes
George E. Weaver
Western Division
A.A.A
Log Cabin
Colo
Edward N. Wentworth
Armour’s Livestock Bureau of Chicago
Montana
Roy E. Ayers
Matt Staff
Chamber of Commerce
Placer Hotel
Helena Chamber of Commerce
Dillon Ski Club Opens New Tow With Drive
The Dillon Ski Club opens its new tow on Sunday and starts a membership drive. Team captains are Miss Helen Dahlberg and Fred Wolfe. Dues are 1.00, tow use 0.35 for members and 0.65 for non members. President Wheat announced the terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dahlberg
Fred Wolfe
Wheat
Farmers Accelerate Oil Improvement Under AAA Program
In 1939 the AAA program spurred about 8 million U.S. farmers to adopt oil improvement practices. The initiative aimed to boost productivity and soil health across regions, reflecting broad agricultural policy impact during the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
New Year social and visits around Dillon community
A long list of New Year activities and visits across families in Dillon and nearby areas. Mr. and Mrs. Dodgson hosted guests. many Callers and travelers shared greetings at the Bill Dodgson, Ben Mallon, and Pendergast homes. A Wise River community dance drew a large crowd.
Beavers edge Pocatello in opening home gym game
In a tight defensive contest Dillon defeats Pocatello 19 to 18 to secure a second straight win in the new gym. Burgess and Good lead Dillon with seven points each as Newbold keeps Pocatello in the chase with five marathon baskets. Officials Olsen and Burgess oversee the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olsen
Burgess
Beavers
Pocatello
Good
Idaho
Newbold
Dillon
L. A. Gregory
Feft P Kamps
Wiicoxx
Mayne
Bowwseg
Jvomsen
Enterenneseeee
Olsen and Burgess
New County High School Opens in Beaverhead County
The new county high school is fully ready for use and soon to host an open house for Beaverhead County residents. It stands as the county’s largest single structure. Montana State Normal College winter quarter opened with enrollment higher than autumn quarter. Registration of new students occurred yesterday and classes began today. Public and rural schools also resumed after Christmas vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Montana State Normal College
Local families share holiday visits around town
Mr and Mrs L R Jones hosted relatives over the holidays. Duane and Lois Ellwood of Butte visited their grandparents Mr and Mrs W C Jones and Mr and Mrs Paul Paddock. Norma and Ned visited the Frank Husteds. Norma Paddock spent three days in Anaconda. Besse Paddock visited the Paddock home. Wallace Christiansen and sons Larry and Teddy visited Paul Paddock's family. James Gnose of Anaconda spent New Year’s with brother Walter Gnose. The Bergman family plans to move to the toll ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John « Trueman
Bill Dodgson
L.A. Peck
Frank Dodgson
Dave
Hickman Spee
Hickman
Fred
Veda Gill
Great Falls
Deaconess Hospital
Bessie Paddock
Verne Stanchfield
Sharon Lea
Fred Gill
Ben Mallon
Dillon
Lowell and
Maysel
Ray Dooling
Jackson
John Dooling
Frank Husted
Dave Hickman
Lorraine
Ben Mallons
Kurt Behnke
Lillian Stabler
Butte
Walter Goose
Walter Gnose
Leslie Jones
Mayme Allen
Tom Pendergast Ranch
Dan Pendergast
Tommy and
Panny, Jr
Fred Rankin
Tom Pendergasts
Tom Pendergast
Dewey
Besse Paddock
Sharon Lea Stanchfield
Wise River Barn
Gus LaCombe
Gardener
John Trueman
Harold Nance
Linna Moore
Sam
Kenneth Hull
Baby
Melrose
Byron
Mia
F. W. Wilson
Missoula
Lew Peck
J. M. Wilson
Kalispell
L. O. Peck
F. Wilson
Big Hole Basin
Bergin
C. J. Woods
J. W. Patterson
Leonard Leake
Harry Daniels
Harry Bennett
Carl White
Sharon Lee
E. W. McKenzie
Divide
Theodosia Smith
la Porte
Isabel Fargher
Archie McTagart
Bobby
Rom Butte
James Burns
Curtis Hunter
Robert Stanchfield
Minneapolis
Mrs. Harvey
Carl Harvey
L. R. Jones
Duane
Lois Ellwood
W. C. Jones
Paul Paddock
Norma
Ned
Frank Husteds
Norma Paddock
Anaconda
Wallace Christensen
Larry
Teddy
James Gnose
H. O. Bergman
Toll Ranch
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U. S. Agricultural Marketing Service
Fergus County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
J. O. Tretsven
Tretsven
M.S.N.C. Bulldogs
Ricks College
Marjorie Weaver
Stuart Erwin
Beau Geste
Gary Cooper
Ray Milland
Hollywood Cavalcade
New York
Japan
Mitsui Line
Brooklyn
N. Yi
Ock
Salvador Dali
Arnold Constable
Dali
Ballet Russe
Gloria Peisinger
Rosamund Murray
Ann Sheridan
Paris Decre
Dillon Ski Club
Auspicio
Atnenmesenasen
Cen
NEW County High School
The
Examiner Printing Co
First National Bank
Thig
Northwest Bencorporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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