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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1934

Page

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Mrs Ida M Foote Dies At Her Dillon Home

Mrs Ida May Foote longtime Dillon pioneer and wife of editor F B Foote died at her East Sebree street home after a long illness. Survived by Foote and relatives Lulu Mattesoy Arthur W Butts and Mrs Butts. Legion and Boy Scouts discuss Birch Creek log camp project with plans for logs next spring and early fall construction. Pete McBride and Ben Foley from Anaconda attended and youth committee chairs Joe Wedum Earl Fairbanks lead planning. Legion show revival debated as part of post effort while membership progress reported by Adjutant George R Baker.

Ida May Foote Dillon F. BE. Foote Dillon ‘Tribune East Sebree Street Mr. Foote Lulu Mattesoy Arthur W. Butts Butts Joe Wedum Earl Fairbanks Boy Scout Committee Pete McBride Anaconda Ben Foley Legion Show D. V. Paddock Post George R. Baker

Rancher Suffered Two Broken Legs In Ranch Accident

Earl Smith, a Bea verhead rancher near Dillon, was struck and knocked down by a frightened horse while Catching it in a corral. The horse stepped on one leg and struck the other with its hoofs, fracturing above the knee and above the ankle. He was carried to the house by a son as a physician was summoned from Dillon.

Earl Smith Beaverhead Dillon Corral

Firemen and Farmers to Meet Again

Reports on progress toward funds for a new pump truck will be reviewed at a joint Dillon volunteer fire department and local ranchers meeting Saturday night at city hall. A. G. Williams treasurer and committee members Parke T. Scott Hube Flynn Leslie Studenmeyer and Lee Hoerning spearhead rancher solicitations. first fund dance with Smithy’s orchestra opens the drive.

Dillon Volunteer Fire Department A. G. Williams Parke T. Scott Hube Flynn Leslie Studenmeyer Lee Hoerning Williams City Hall Smithy

Basin Mercantile Store Wisdom Robbed Recently

The Basin Mercantile store in Wisdom was ransacked after 2 a.m. by youths seeking excitement. Syrup spilled into the cash register, coffee scattered on the floor, and bolts of yard goods plus house dresses were left untidy as burglars fled. A deputy sheriff from Dillon investigated.

Dillon

Movies and Radio Topic Of Program Yesterday

The Dillon Parent Teachers association hosted a meeting in the training school music room with a large crowd. The program featured talks on better movies and securing radio programs for children and parents, plus musical selections and a radio listening group play with named participants.

Dillon Parent Teachers Association Jed H. M. Warner Professor R. © .Albright Harling Richardson Joe Wedum Tommy Newnes

Anaconda Elks Welcome Dillon Lodge Guests at Dance

A large crowd attended a Dillon Elks lodge dance at the city hall auditorium Saturday night. Anaconda Elks and their ladies were honored guests with about 50 Elks present from Anaconda and broad Beaverhead county representation. The Baxter Tonney orchestra provided music and several numbers by visiting Elks entertained attendees. A buffet supper featuring elk meat was served.

City Hall Auditorium Dillon Elks Lodge Anaconda Hike Elks Anaconda Beaverhead County Baxter-Tonney

Ice Harvest Begins at Patterson Pond Near Dillon

Veteran dealer S Patterson started the annual ice harvest at his pond west of Dillon. Despite mild weather, ice reaches ten inches and a large crew works to store supply for Dillon customers for the coming summer. T B Castle of Virginia City visited Dillon yesterday for business.

S. Patterson Dillon Patterson T. B. Castle Virginia City

Fires in Beaverhead Forest Burn 2495 Acres in 1933

The Beaverhead National Forest reported 21 fires in 1933 burning 2 495 acres. The Antelope basin fire accounted for 2 450 acres. Total damage neared 682 dollars with fighting costs at 2 860 dollars, including 1 195 to CCC workers.

Beaverhead National Forest Antelope Basin A. A. Simpson Tossin Range CCC

Last Chance For 1934 Driver Permits In Dillon

Saturday, Jan 20, is the final day to purchase 1934 drivers permits in Dillon. After 5 PM, driving without a permit carries a fine of 10 to 50 dollars under city ordinance. Only 240 licenses were issued last week, with about 600 drivers still untaxed. Treasurer McFadden urges early permits to avoid Saturday rush.

F. C. McFadden Dillon McFadden

Christensen heads to San Diego to enlist in navy

John Christensen left Sunday for San Diego to enlist in the navy. He was accompanied to Butte by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Otto Christensen.

John Christensen San Diego Navy Butte Otto Christensen

John Tessler Hospitalized After Major Operation

John Tessler, a prominent ranch man in the region, is a patient in a Seattle hospital following a recent major operation.

John Tessler Seattle

Dillon Club Forms Business and Professional Women Unit

The Dillon Business and Professional Women's club organized at a Friday evening meeting in the Andrus hotel with 18 charter members. Luella Stickney was elected president. Nell Doyle, Mary Polich, Dora Nelson, Bertie Mathews, and Fern Bauersfeld named to key posts as the new unit to affiliate with the National Federation. Regular meetings will be set later as membership is expected to grow. The postmaster examination notice announced a Dillon post office exam with Form 10 due by January 23.

Ernest Nelson Board of Civil Service Examiners Dillon Post Office Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club Andrus Hotel Luella Stickney Nell Doyle Mary Polich Dora Nelson Bertie Mathews Fern Bauersfeld Kansas City National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs

Grandparents Celebrate Twice in One Day for Bourquin Family

Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Bourquin welcomed two new grandchildren in one day on Monday as their son Douglas became a father to a baby boy and their son John also became a parent.

Charles, S. Bourquin Douglas John

Dividends Must Be Stated in Full in Income Tax Return

The ruling states dividends received from a domestic corporation with federal excise tax deducted must be reported in full before the deduction. Taxpayers may then deduct the tax paid in the proper place. Attention of taxpayers was called to this ruling in a State-

Internal Revenue Bureau

Cattle From Bayers Herd Take Prizes At Billings Show

A. C. Bayers, Sheridan stockman, sent cattle to the Yellowstone Registered Livestock show in Billings. About 160 bulls were shown. average sale price was 123 dollars, top at 200. Bayers sold five head and topped the Polled Hereford class at 205. Dealers across the state purchased his stock, with George Harrison of Grasshopper buying five bulls including a junior champion. Bayers also sold 10 herd bulls this period.

Bayers George Harrison Grasshopper

Rancher Edward McCurley Claimed in Centennial Area

Edward McCurley, long-time rancher in the Centennial valley, died Monday at Barrett hospital after months of illness. A native of Ontario born 68 years ago, he had lived in the county since 1912 and was widely known among local friends and ranchers.

Edward McCurley County Dillon Barrett Hospital Centennial Valley Ontario Canada

Burdicks Plan Winter Trip From Arizona To Alaska

Mr and Mrs Chas Burdick visited Dillon friends over the weekend then motored to Arizona. They will continue to California to visit before heading to Alaska to spend the winter and spring months.

Chas. Burdick Dillon Arizona California Alaska

Rotary Head to Visit Dillon Club Next Monday

District Governor Fred Bennion will visit the Dillon Rotary Club at the weekly meeting next Monday night. Past District Governor Frank A. Hazel baker will lead the program. Prof. Robert B. E. Albright spoke on gold devaluation and its budget impact and commented on the Minnesota mortgage moratorium Supreme Court ruling.

Fred Bennion Dillon Rotary Club Frank A. Hazelbaker Robert BE. Albright Mr.Albright Supreme Court Minnesota

Fine Weather Keeps Lima Dam Construction Moving

Mild weather accelerates progress on the Lima dam as Frank A. Hazelbaker of Water Users Irrigation Co states the structure should be ready by spring to store the usual summer water. Plans call for enlarging the dam after the 1934 irrigation season with a reservoir twice the current capacity. a state PWA engineer visited the site last week.

Lima Frank A. Hazelbaker Water Users Irrigation Company PWA

Officers Installed by Royal Neighbors Lodge

The Dillon Royal Neighbors lodge installed officers for the ensuing year at the Odd Fellows hall. New officers include Inez Morrison as oracle Florence Hughes as vice oracle Addie Morrison as chancellor Bertha Cardinale as past oracle Susan Findling as musician Nellie Lanner as marshal Mary Jaggers as assistant marshal Annie Graham as receiver Ruth Smith as recorder Gertrude Lyons as flag bearer Mary Molleur Mabel Stinson Mrs John Coppin Marion DeLadd Rose Sinclair Amelia Bourquin Minnie Hubbard and Dorothy.

Dillon Royal Neighbors Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Inez Morrison Florence Hughes Addie Morrison Bertha Cardinale Susan Findling Nellie Lanner Mary Jaggers Annie Graham Ruth Smith Gertrude Lyons Mary Molleur Mabel Stinson John Coppin Marion DeLadd

Two Dillon Homes Hit By Daylight Burglaries

Prowlers robbed two Dillon residences Friday afternoon entering through bedroom windows and taking about $4 from two purses in the Carl B Taylor home. Moments later the clerk and recorder Albert Baker residence was entered after intruders cut a screen.

Dillon Carl B. Taylor Albert Baker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Canyon Resort Ida M. Foote Baptist Church Birch Creek Legionnaires Boy Scouts Beaver The American Legion Paul Henneberry Canyon Harl Smith Guild Hall St.James Guild Indies H. N. Tragitt J. HL. Gilbert Wisdom Basin Mercantile Store Gladys Birtch L. A. Gregory Melissa Minger Violet’ M. Eastman Miss Bauer Elizabeth Shotwell Mary Innes Neighbor Snodgrass Jordan Friend Ghae. Henry Chas Henry Fairbanks H. Bates Leroy Gibert Host R. D. Curry Loren Davis Bent Twig Dorothy Canfield Lambert Bliel Simpson Business, Professional Womens Club United States Civil Service Commission United States Civil Service Postmaster General Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Billings Con Association Centennial Rotary Oracle
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