Sportsmen Group Receives Duck Season Discussion Report
In a Bea verhead Sportsmen’s Association letter, Jack Carney notes a Pocatello meeting December 16 and 17 with Ira Gabrielson of the Biological Survey and western state game officials about changing duck season dates. Other states represented included Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Sportsmen’s Association
Jack Carney
Dillon
Pocatello
Ira Gabrielson
Federal’ Biological Survey
Helena
Montana
Beaverhead Sportsman’s Assoc
Lindley B. Phillips
Presaftion
Phillips
Beaverhead Commended for Saving Taxes in Montana
Beaverhead county is singled out for favorable comment in the Montana Taxpayer for cutting government and school costs despite valuation loss. It shows 2 percent more people since 1929 but 30 percent less taxable value, running county government 30 percent lower and schools 25 percent lower taxes. Madison also cuts taxes with valuation losses, and Dillon's overall indebtedness decreased notably in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Montana
Whch
Madison
Dillon
Beaverhead County Welcomes New Industry With Karakul Sheep
Beaverhead county expands its economy as 32 Karakul sheep arrive from Twin Falls Idaho. The breed yields Persian lamb fur and other varieties. Fifteen head go to Malcolm Stone F G Lyons and the Lakner Brothers on the Lackner farm north of Dillon. Mary Holt of Twin Bridges purchases the remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Twin Falls
Idaho
Malcolm Stone
F. G. Lyons
Lakner Brothers
Dillon
New Pastor Installed at Dillon First Presbyterian
Rev. George A. McDonald preached his first sermon at the First Presbyterian Church in Dillon. A native of Butte, he arrived from Vashon Washington after being called to fill the vacancy since September 1. He is a Wheaton College and Gordon College of Theology graduate with prior pulpits in New England Seattle and three years on Vashon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’ A. McDonald
First Presbyterian Church
Vashon
Wash
Harvey J. Schmidt
Spokane
Montana
Butte
Wheaton College
Illinois
Gordon College of Theology
Irvine and Cottom to Ship Seed Potatoes Southward
Irvine and Cottom plans to ship about 30 carloads of Beaverhead seed potatoes from their Dillon farm to southern states. Phillip B. Cottom recently returned from a trip through 15 southern states where the firm’s potato crops are already known and in demand. The 1937 crop totals 140 carloads, with sales extending to Utah Colorado Arizona New Mexico and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvine & Cottom
Dillon
Phillip B. Cottom
Northwest
Cottom
Utah
Colorado
Arizona
New México
California
Officers to Be Installed by Rebekahs 1938
Rebekah lodge No. 42 will install officers for 1938 at the regular meeting tomorrow night in the IOOF hall. Mary Jane Rodgers is installed as noble grand with Martha Quackenbush as vice grand and Hazel Conger as recording secretary. Other elected and appointed officers to be installed include Warden Mary Molleur and Nellie Lanner conductor plus several deputy and guardian roles. Elma Wright retires as noble grand under district deputy Ruth Ann Dart and staff of past noble grands assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Rebekah Lodge No. 42
I.O.O.F. Hall
Mary Jane Rodgers
Noble Grand
Martha Quackenbush
Hazel Conger
Ruth Ann Dart
Anna Loree
Mary Molleur
Nellie Lanner
Wilma Holloran
Montana Gilbert
R. S. Noble
Ida Olson
L. S. Noble
Blanche Haynes
R. S
Kate Murphy
L. S
Mae D. Paddock
Guardian
Georgia
Maude K. Miller
Elma Wright
Esther Schmittroth
Ivy Taylor
Muriel Tyr
Selah Frakes
Susan Findling
Burglars hit the Pheasant store. two men held
Burglars forced a rear door at the Pheasant and escaped with merchandise including whiskey. Sheriff Paul H. Temple said two men were picked up by Butte authorities on suspicion of complicity and to be returned to Dillon for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Temple
Butte
Dillon
Melrose
R. Molleur
Silver Bow County
Busy Bee Club Luncheon At Mrs Farnum Schuyler Home
Mrs. Harry E. Andrus hosted the Busy Bee club for a 1 30 luncheon yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Farnum Schuyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Andrus
Busy Bee Club
Farnum Schuyler
Child Study Club Meets at Mrs Sam Cardinale Home
The Child Study club met last night at the home of Mrs. Sam Cardinale continuing their monthly program. Members discussed upcoming activities and shared updates on local education initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Study Club
Sam Cardinale
Butte Man Speaks at Dillon Rotary on International Tour
Dr. Ashley Morse of Butte spoke at the Dillon Rotary dinner recounting his role representing the Butte club at the International Rotary convention in Nice. He traveled with 70 Rotarians aboard the Queen Mary, journeying from Cherbourg through Normandy to recall sights of language skills and farming life along the trip. The Nice convention offered vivid scenes of hospitality, fireworks, gardens, and social events in a historic port city with tours to Innsbruck Lucerne Geneva and Heidelberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Morse
Butte
Butte Club
Nice
Dillon Rotary Club
Morse
Atlantic
Queen Mary
Cherbourg
Normandy
Innsbruck
Lucerne
Geneva
Heidelberg
London
Dillon Schools Resume Work After Holidays
Dillon schools reopened after Christmas and New Year break with the Normal college winter quarter starting. Registration is expected to surpass autumn term numbers, a pattern seen over 25 years with higher winter attendance at the college, while high and training schools show little change. The swimming pool schedule for winter lists one open period for men and one for women. The skiing club is growing, planning trips to Thief Creek and seeking new areas for the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Thief Creek
Normal College
Hunters Return From Park Area With Elk
Dillon hunters spent Sunday on the firing line near Yellowstone park above Gardiner and returned with elk. Sheriff Paul H. Temple and his son Jack each took an elk, the boy following a companion's instruction to shoot a cow elk in the eye. Others reporting elk meat include Frank O Keefe, Orin Pilon, Lorin Miller, Bert Green, William Gordon, and Bob and Jim Woody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Yellowstone Park
Gardiner
Paul H. Temple
Jack
Frank O’keefe
Orin Pilon
Lorin Miller
Bert Green
William Gordon
Bob
Jim Woody
New Instructor Joins State Normal College Faculty
Dr. Marlin K. Farmer joined Montana State Normal college as a faculty member at the winter term opening, filling the vacancy after Dr. Robert E. Albright’s resignation. He is an Ohio University graduate with BA MA and PhD degrees, plus a year of law study, specializing in history and social science with English and sociology minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin K. Farmer
Montana State Normal College
Robert E. Albright
Farmer
University of Ohio
Dredge Boat to Begin Operations in Beaverhead County
Local reports say dredge boats may resume work in 1938 along Grasshopper creek from near the Bon Acord to the Paddock ranch. Miners note a power line under construction as plans firm up though officials have not officially announced start details.
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Beaverhead
Grasshopper Creek
Bon Acord
Committees Named on Beaverhead Mining Association
Standing committees for the Beaverhead Mining association were appointed last week by President John Collins William Logan chairing and George M Gosman. Joe Fuller and F B Lyon were named to arrange for the Montana state convention here next summer while George R Metlen chair A H French R M Fleming John Hand E H Williams Elza Patrick C W Stallings and P Peterson were chosen to collect specimens for exhibit in national museums and expositions.
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Beaverhead Mining Association
John Collins
William Logan
George M. Gosman
Joe Fuller
F. B. Lyon
Mining Association of Montana
George R. Metlen
A. H. French
R. M. Fleming
John Hand
E. H. Williams
Elza Patrick
C. W. Stallings
P. Peterson
Dillon's 1938 Hoop Season Opens With Dual Rivalry
Dillon's 1938 basketball season heads into a weekend with both major city teams in action. Beaverhead county high school's Beavers, after strong holiday showings and wins over Idaho Falls Hamilton Anaconda, face Twin Bridges in a Class B showdown as local fans eye an explosive season.
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Dillon
Beaverhead County High School
Twin Bridges
Idaho
Idaho Falls
Anaconda
Hamilton
Missoula
Beavers
Montana
License Plates Sell at Rapid Rate This Week
Beaverhead county residents flocked to the assessor and treasurer offices for 1938 license plates, black letters on orange. Sheriff Paul Temple secured plate 181, Undersheriff John Troup took second, Deputy Dellar Gordon third, with W. O. Smith winning the first truck license. The rush eased but staff remained busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Assessor
Treasurer’s
Paul Temple
John Troup
Dellar Gordon
W. O. Smith
Dan Mooney Claimed by Illness in Beaverhead County
Daniel Mooney prominent old time resident of Beaverhead county died at Barrett hospital last Thursday after a brief illness. Pneumonia caused his death. Born in Ireland about 80 years ago he came to America as a youth and lived in Chippewa Michigan before moving to Beaverhead County.
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Daniel Mooney
Beaverhead County
Barrett Hospital
Ireland
America
Chippewa
Michigan
Beaverhead Board Appoints Members to County Boards
At the regular session Beaverhead county commissioners reappointed all current terms ending this year to three county boards. W G Gilbert W S Tash and Alfred I Cashmore were returned to the county high school board with R M Barrett C E Blinn and James Mansfield filling remaining seats. Ella Leland Anderson May Sprinkle retained on the examination board with Neil Doyle the other member. W W Hawkins D A Galt and Tom Dubois named again to the fair association with George E Baker and Frank Tyre holding over. In attendance were Edgar B Rife Martin C Jackson and W B Hartwig who recently returned from a trip to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
W. W. Hawkins
D. A. Galt
Tom Dubois
Fair Association
George E. Baker
Frank Tyre
Christmas Seal Sale Campaign Sets County Record
Beaverhead county residents boosted the 1937 Christmas seal sale to a record total of 304 dollars announced by Mrs. F. D. Willis chair of the Shakespeare club drive. The 1936 total was 254 dollars. a Red Cross roll call in November also reached a new high. The Shakespeare club committee included Mrs Willis Genevieve Albertson Mrs Carl Taylor and Miss June Roe. Girl Scouts and high school girls assisted.
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Beaverhead County
F. D. Willis
Shakespeare Club
Red Cross
Willis
Genevieve Albertson
Carl Taylor
June Roe
Mrs William Gordon Hosts Better Homes Club Gathering
Mrs William Gordon entertained the Better Homes club at her home this afternoon, hosting members for a social meeting and discussion in a cordial neighborhood gathering.
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William Gordon
Better Homes Club
Beaverhead Cage Schedule Sets Busy Path for Season
Beaverhead high announces a full boys basketball schedule led by Coach Carl Ross. The Class A schedule includes many tests with Class B squads, and two games with St Peter's of Anaconda are to be arranged. District tournament set for Feb 24 25 26 at home.
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Beaverhead High
Carl Ross
St. Peter’s of Anaconda
Twin Bridges
Ennis
Philipsburg
Butte Central
Whitehall
Virginia City
Boulder
Butte
Anaconda
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Federal
Taxpayers’ Bulletin
City Hall
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Dillon Dancing Club
St. James Guild Hall
Dillon Parent Teachers Association
Girl Scout Council
Dixie
Rebekahs
Rotary
Dillon Hunters
State Normal College
Mining Association
Dan Mooney
Edgar B. Rife
Martin C. Jackson
W. B. Hartwig
Beaverhead Cage
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