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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1928
Page
1
Article notes a rise in production figures despite a broader U S decline in the era. Data highlights an 8 point shift in output tied to expansion efforts and regional manufacturing trends.
Developments in wool markets favor sheepmen despite increased U S sheep raising. The 1927 Department of Agriculture report notes rising prices and keener bidding with losses of sheep from drought in Queensland. Continues on page 8.
Twenty one graduates finish work at the eighth grade graduation Thursday evening January 19. The program opens at eight oclock with a procession by the Training School Orchestra directed by L. A. Gregory. Rev. H. B. Ricketts delivers the invocation and address. The Girl Glee Club sings under the direction of Miss Booth, diplomas are awarded by Superintendent Charles Henry, and Rev. Ricketts gives the benediction.
The Ore-diggers earned a 30-24 win over Fighting Normal Quint in a hard fought contest. Key players led scoring and defense as the teams traded blows throughout the game.
The Montana State Normal College quintet battled the School of Mines in a riveting bout at Dillon. The host team surged ahead as the crowd watched a rejuvenated attack push Dillon to a 30 to 24 victory in a game noted for its fighting spirit and high energy.
The Beaverhead county idol Dulcy will be staged Friday in the Dillon high school auditorium. George S Kaufman and Marc Connelley three act comedy stars Georgia Metlen and Roland Phidadean with Eddie Boxer and others. The Dillon American Legion show will follow with D V. Paddock as manager and plans for acts by high school and Normal college students.
An entertainment event titled The Normal College Pan will be staged by the Booster Club at the college auditorium Saturday evening. Promoters call it the best show yet with ten acts of sparkling vaudeville to comprise Pan, though some details continue on page five.
A milk house at Hansen Dairy near the Sanitary Dairy east of the city in Atimita at the end of Kent was destroyed by fire shortly before noon yesterday. Fire origin undetermined as smoke was spotted through windows about 11 o'clock. fire department responded vigorously.
Carbon county posted an average wheat yield of 27.1 bushels per acre on 82 081 acres, topping the state average of 20.8. Hanwall Beaverhead Gallatin Park Teton Cascade Pondera Broadwater Sanders also exceeded the state average, while Ravalli and Broadwater tied for second in spring wheat with 22 bushels per acre on 48 000 acres.
Rates for fire protection were reduced on many dwellings in Dillon after remodeling of the town water system and the efficiency of the volunteer fire department. Charles W. Cook, district secretary of the board, notes the town now has adequate protection at all times. Continued on page 5.
George W. Dart was elected potentate of the Bagdad temple of the Mystic Shrine at the annual temple election held last Wednesday in Bute. He also becomes a member of the representative council to represent Bagdad temple at the Imperial Shrine council in Miami, Florida, in April. La K Adams also received honors from the Shriners.
The Frank Landon will contest case and Louis Stah against Boston Montana Mining were moved ahead by Judge Henry G. Rodgers after mutual agreement by attorneys. Trials likely not finished this week, with several January docket cases rescheduled for next week as authorities push ahead.
T. T. Jones of Dillon died January 9 in San Antonio Texas at age 58 or 62 after a period of poor health since last fall. He formerly ran the Postoffice news stand in Dillon and spent years in Billings California and finally Texas. His wife was Miss Kennie Coffin of Oil City.
Preparations for the mining district tournament to be held here Feb. 23 24 and 26 are rolling along smoothly. Principal A T Peterson chairman of the general committee stated yesterday. Invitations to the twelve teams comprising the mining district are being mailed out this week. Beaverhead post of the American Legion will undertake the sale.
An incompletely readable line notes Beaverhead related matter with a 0 figure and indication of delay or tardiness. The fragment suggests a local report on timing or execution but lacks full context or names.
Beaverhead county stockmen feed about 12 000 head of cattle for spring delivery with over 9000 in the Big Hole basin. Estimates stem from the First National Bank's list of beef steer and cow feeders for winter and spring.
J E horse re elected as vice president of the Montana Woolgrowers Association at the Great Falls state convention. Sen C H Williams of Deer Lodge was re elected association president and urged for U S senator amid opposition to grazing fees. The meeting also announced a Williams senate bid and noted strong support from Frank Hagenbarth and others.
Helena report notes a majority of motor car owners face rising costs and policy changes. discussion centers on insurance, registration, and safety requirements affecting drivers nationwide.
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