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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1930
Page
1
Elvin Gustin eighteen a Twin Bridges high school student was killed when his car plunged from a state highway grade north of Dillon and overturned pinning him beneath. Two other high school occupants escaped with minor injuries in what was Montana's first automobile fatality of the year. Continued on page 8.
Lieutenant Governor Frank A. Hazelbaker, a Dillon resident, visited the White House last Friday. Introduced by Rep. Scott Leavitt, he had a lengthy, unofficial talk with President Hoover. Hazelbaker has spent two weeks in eastern cities on business and expects to return home soon.
Dillon Ellis will initiate a large class of candidates Saturday February 15, announced by High Ruler Terry F. C. Browning who left for Butte to confer with James H. Hackett of Anaconda district deputy about initiation plans. A large number of candidates have been listed and petitions are arriving daily. The work will likely be handled by the Butte lodge.
Ted Renfro of Dell and Dillon and Fred Ford of Detroit both broke 60 birds in a Hartsville shoot in Philadelphia. Renfro and Ford finished tied after yesterday's events in a standout display of marksmanship.
Mr and Mrs Bert Orr were in Butte yesterday from an unspecified place. The former left for a trip through the middle western states to buy pedigreed livestock for the Poindexter and Orr company.
Beaverhead county commissioners met January 6 and 7 1930 in regular session. They reviewed the Ambrose Henneberry application to the Montana State Railroad Commission for a motor freight certificate between Butte and Dillon. The board agreed to neutral stances but supported Henneberry receiving a certificate if deemed appropriate by the state board. Joe Hall of the Oregon Short Line Railroad discussed potential financial cooperation with the county. Continued on page 4.
Moroni Olsen Players presented The Makropulos Secret by Karel Capek last Thursday night drawing a receptive audience. The popular repertory company staged the drama with notable performances and drew praise for its acting and pacing.
Norah A. Connelley county treasurer urged car owners to obtain motor tax certificates from the county treasurer’s office before applying for 1980 license plates. Applicants must present the tax certificate with their license application and bring 1980 tax receipts along with engine and serial numbers of their autos.
The Carlson sisters, previously closing Elite Millinery in Dillon, have opened a new shop in Portland located in the Portland hotel.
R. W. Stephan and H. M. Brundage were elected as members of the Dillon Country Club board of directors at the annual meeting in the city hall council room. The group, including three incumbents, will choose officers soon as dues rise from 10 to 20 dollars. Fire crews responded quickly to a morning blaze caused by an overheated flue at the Hazelbaker building on South Idaho Street, suppressing flames in the garage and heating plant with no major damage.
Beaverhead chapter DeMolays present the Broadway comedy Is Zat So at the Hartwig theatre next Thursday January 23 with matinee and evening performances. The cast includes Bert Orr and Buster Stultz in the lead male roles along with local high school drama students under Olive Scholz. The three act play features one female cast member and several boys in feminine roles and promises strong humor.
H M Kinch of Continental Oil led a test in which a Chevrolet ran from Twin Bridges to Dillon with an empty crank case after 1500 miles on germ processed Conoco oil. Mechanics noted bearings showed no wear after a 31.4 mile return trip at 20 to 25 mph.
The state highway commission announced bids will be set soon for surfacing the new state and federal highway north to Dillon. The section from North Motane Street to the south end of the highway will be let when conditions permit in spring. The complete 12 mile stretch was opened last week with finishing touches on the south end.
Bosporn county residents listed include Mr and Mrs James Dodd Mr and Mrs John Peterson Mr and Mrs W Tash Mr and Mrs George Clemon Sam Freeman Bert Williams and Sam Ditty attending the livestock show in Ogden this week.
County assessor Ross Emerick has come back from Rochester Minnesota after weeks at the Mayo Clinic for treatment and evaluation.
Beaverhead and neighboring counties will hear from Paddock Tyro at a power farming day in Hartwig theatre next Wednesday. The event offers information and motion pictures on power farming with talks by competent speakers starting at 9 o clock in the morning.
George W. Dart L. K. Adams Tom Scott and John Torr were in Butte last Friday to attend the Bagdad temple meeting.
Mr and Mrs R J Bowers welcomed a daughter born yesterday morning at Barrett hospital. Mr Bowers serves as the forest ranger at Jackson.
Honor roll lists 43 students as 19 graduates prepare to receive diplomas at the junior high commencement in the training school auditorium. Rev H N Tragitt of St James Episcopal Church will deliver the address. Page continues.
Lenn Tron and Merna Kennedy are paired again by Universal in Skinner Steps Out a bright farce comedy of the season. The dialogue picture comes to the Hartwig theatre next week. (Continued on page 8.)
The Beaverhead County High School Smith Hughes agricultural shop, supervised by W J Bierrum, trains boys in tool use and basic construction. In the first semester they built a four wheel auto trailer, chicken self feeders, cabinets and racks, and completed repair work. next semester a machine shop with lathe and band saw will be installed and concrete projects planned.
MHE 8A class presents The Birthday of the Infanta by Oscar Wilde at the training school auditorium on January 18 at 8:00. Proceeds go to buy a musical instrument for the orchestra. the larger instrument already promised by the local PTA will become school property. The cast includes Collins, Pedrotti, Klebba, Hull, Jackson, Kajin, and others, with a sixteenth century Spain setting and themes of dignity, loneliness, and pity.
Rick Breeden's Beaver basketball team faces a severe test next Friday when Butte Central visits the home floor after Friday's 45 to 16 defeat. The Beavers gained hard earned experience from the loss as they prepare to meet another strong Maroon squad led by Butte High's fast scoring tandem.
Ten days of extreme cold grip Beaverhead county with temperatures hovering well below zero. The coldest readings include 32 below at Dell and 14 below at Monida while Livestock are sheltered and ranchers hope for a warm snap.
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