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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1933
Page
4
Historical figures show Beaverhead County wool and fiber output by year from 1900 to 1932 with counts of cars, bags, pounds and proceeds. The table tracks dramatic growth, wartime shifts, and postwar fluctuations in production and revenue.
The eleventh annual delegate assembly of the Montana Education Association closes with recommendations to reduce the state textbook law commission from seven to five members, set ex officio to include the state superintendent, and have four appointees by the state board of education. A further study of proposed changes to school laws is urged, with cautions on taxation and budgeting, plus revisions to bond and warrants rules for districts.
Sociologist Jessie Bernard reports a sampling method to measure marital happiness. She tested 115 men and 127 women in St Louis Seattle and Los Angeles, yielding a score 0 to 100 indicating satisfaction levels. Her findings include that husbands are most satisfied.
A Chicago study linked happiness in marriage to childhood foundations rather than present age gaps or income. Researchers used questionnaires with traits like affectionate and broad minded, then double and triple checks to identify what couples consider necessary for success and what harms marriage.
State board of equalization shows gasoline tax collections dropped nearly ten percent in 1932 to 3,431,313.68 from 3,801,887.63 in 1931, with 1930 at 3,873,827.92. Officials expect 1932 to be the lowest year and foresee a rise in 1933 despite a December 1932 uptick to 238,145.19. The last four months of 1932 beat 1931 in three months.
Montana creameries show butterfat prices higher and tests aligning with state cream tests on shipments to Montana dairies. An inspector tested cream from a Havre to North Dakota line run and matched state tests for Montana shipments, while out-of-state consignments showed price differences of one to three cents per pound and tests two to eight points lower than state results.
Montana voters delivered a Democratic sweep in the legislature with 70 Democrats to 32 Republicans in the House and a Democratic hold on the Senate’s balance, while Elizabeth Ireland’s GOP loses the superintendent post. Governors and railroad commission members also shift in a decisive party victory.
The Montana Education Association wrapped its two day session in Helena and discussed fall conventions in Havre Bozeman and Miles City for October 26 27 and 28 Plans included reducing the commission to five members with the state superintendent ex officio and others appointed by the state board of education and limiting duties to executive matters with special committees to study topics The convention site for the next delegate assembly will be chosen next fall Elizabeth Ireland state superintendent of public instruction was mentioned as part of the discussion.
The report recommends delaying broad tax changes and notes enacted actions this session. It calls for aligning high and elementary budget timing, allowing warrants on library funds, and revising library fund rules. It suggests adjusting school district bonds to cover pre March 1 1933 warrants under specific conditions.
Kansas City Power and Light announces a six month grace period for female employees with matrimonial intentions. After that period no married women will be hired and any staff who marry must resign.
Deer Lodge deputy registrar 8 C Small told the Rotary club that only 40000 sets of automobile plates will be made in 1933 after scrapping several thousand unneeded sets from the prior year.
The Bulldogs head to Helena to meet longtime rival Montana Normal in a key clash with the In termountain Union. Helena’s Panthers have veterans back and a strong early season showing. Carroll looms as the final foe, with coach Breeden noted for past Bobcat success and the team aiming to prove championship timber on this challenging itinerary.
Dillon hosts a lively New Year celebration in city hall with packed crowds dancing out the old year. Smithy’s Orchestra provided music as volunteers from the Dillon Fire Department handed out souvenirs and praised the event. The Dillon Dancing Club and Baxter Tonney Orchestra also led winter dances at St James Guild Hall and city gatherings spread to ranch homes across the county.
A Large crowd attended the Legion event as the Baxter Tonney orchestra played. Despite the damp evening the New Year celebration in the city saw little trouble, with police reporting orderly crowds.
The Choral Club offered a Sunday evening event featuring carols such as Hark the Herald Angels Sing It Came Upon a Midnight Clear O Little Town of Bethlehem and Silent Night Mrs W G Gilbert gave a talk on carol history Mary E Farrell accompanied the offertory Rev R C Shannon led scripture and evening prayer
Dillon Beavers host Livingston in a return matchup after a Christmas road trip. The team four beaver squad seeks revenge for a 30 29 loss at Livingston and faces Helena and Three Forks in this local stint at the Normal college gym.
Enrollments at colleges and schools rose after holidays as classes resumed. Beaverhead county high school and Normal college training school opened after Christmas vacation, with many autumn quarter students registering beforehand.
George Opp began a new term in that office. Treasurer Bertie Matthews will not begin her new term until next month. Deputy appointments this week included William Co. Orr II in the Clerk of the Court, Fred Rife, and George R. Baker and Emery Smith in the Clerk and Recorder office of Albert S. Baker. All three have been serving in the same capacities.
Superintendent of Schools Nell Doyle announced the appointment of her sister Miss Margaret Doyle as deputy. Both are graduates of Montana State Normal College. Senator George M. Melton and Representative B. J. Mellon began their legislative duties as the legislature convened in Helena. Mellon is serving his third term. Senator and Mrs Melton planned to visit Helena for the session, joined by Miss Nelson who hoped to seek a stenographer position.
Harold Warner chaired the session where a Dillon educator argued that improving home and school environments in the community offers the best hope for the delinquency problem versus institutional treatment. County Commissioners Martin Jackson and Edgar Rife attended as visitors.
The board approved the Tribune Publishing bond and contract. The body shifts to a Democratic lineup with new member Edgar Rife and W. B. Hartwig, while the chairman remains a Republican.
The article notes a huge turnout from a county nearly as large as Connecticut and Rhode Island. All aspects of the evening including music hall entertainment and publicity were donated. Dillon’s three leading dance orchestras alternated during the night.
The notice states that Miss Hamer will serve as an instructor at the college. It notes a ten dollar deposit and that students will not be required to pay incidental, registration, Chinook, or health service fees. Students taking more than five credits must pay regular fees.
Beaverhead county wool men shipped 74,327,578 pounds in 237,424 bags using 2,366 cars to markets. Sales brought in 19,459,143.28 dollars.
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