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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1939

Page

4

Matthews Named To State Board Of Equalization

John A. Matthews of Town send former associate justice and assistant attorney general is appointed by Governor Roy E. Ayers to the state board of equalization to succeed Judge John J. Greene of Teton county. Greene declined reappointment. Confirmation by the senate is pending.

Matthews State Board of Equalization John A. Matthews Townsend State Supreme Court Roy E. Ayers John J. Greene Teton County Senate Supreme Court Equalization Board Ayers Greene

Life as the Bible and Science and Health See Life as Infinite

The January 15 1939 lesson sermon for Churches of Christ Scientist centers on Life as a divine, infinite reality. It cites Proverbs 12 28 Psalm 16 11 and Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health to state life is not material or finite but God universal good, with true life free of death.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Car Crash Near Glen Leaves Driver Injured

Lloyd Tracy of Pocatello Idaho drove off the highway three miles south of Glen last Wednesday afternoon, the car plowing through guard rails. Tracy received hospital treatment for non life threatening injuries. his wife Mrs Tracy escaped unharmed. Deputy Dellar Gordon cited a blowout as the cause.

Lloyd Tracy Pocatello Idaho Glen Barrett Hospital

To Repeal Part of Compensation Law

A measure to repeal the section allowing employers to transfer compensation to private insurance firms has been introduced in the house by Representatives Spiegel and McClain and in the senate by Senator Mulholland.

House Reps Spiegel Silver Bow McClain Missoula Senate Sen Mulholland

Beaverhead County Board Seeks Work Relief Law Change

County Commissioners in extra session urge state and national lawmakers to enact a Work Relief Law. They call for relief applicants to be employed in preference to direct relief or WPA work, set wages at the minimum wage, classify relief labor as common labor, and fix a twenty six day monthly work shift to divert labor back to private industry.

Beaverhead County Works Progress Administration

Mrs Taylor Dies After Illness at Dillon

Mrs. Taylor long member of St James Episcopal church dies after illness. Survived by daughter Mrs. William S. Tash Dillon and son Thomas S. Taylor Butte and brother Joe Tuckfield Los Angeles. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday at St James Episcopal church with Rev H N Tragitt officiating. Interment Mountain View cemetery.

Utah & Northern Railroad Montana Dillon Taylor St. James Episcopal Church William S. Tash Thomas S. Taylor Butte Joe Tuckfield Los Angeles H. N. Tragitt Mountain View Cemetery

Franklin D. Roosevelts Past Debates with Hell

A dramatic verse attributes Franklin D Roosevelt with wartime anger and New Deal policies. The speaker depicts FDR recounting 1930s programs like the Fireside Chat WPA CCC AAA and others. The Devil admits the need to remove him, joking that even he would need a day job.

Hell Devil Franklin D Brazil AAA NLB WPA CCC CIO Old Warm Springs Franklin

Temperance Group Targets Gambling and Local Liquor Option

The Montana temperance movement plans to defeat the gambling licensing bill and back a county local option law for retail liquor. Rev. M. J. McPike of Helena, pastor and committee chair, says no quarter will be given against licensed gambling while supporting retail hard liquor where counties vote for it.

Montana Temperance Movement M. J. McPike Helena First Baptist Church The Temperance Movement

First Presbyterian Church Hosts Service and Events

Paris E Wells D D Minister leads Sunday school at 10 00 and morning worship at 11 00 with the topic Unbelief Reception of members follows. Young People Society meets at 7 30 and Women s Spiritual Life group gathers Monday at 3 00 with Mrs Carhartt 30 South Montana.

Paris E. Wells D. D Young People’s Society

Electrification Stockholders Elect Directors at Meet Here

Verhead line will start within 60 days Benson said Jardine Rife discussed possibilities of group wiring and installation of electricity in rural homes

Verhead Benson Jardine Rife

County Agents and Local Residents in Recent Montana Meetings

OCALS County Agent Bernard Williams attended the state meeting of county agents in Bozeman this week. James Burt and Clyde Meacham of Lima attended the Beaverhead Sportsmen's association meeting Friday night. Art Hausbrouck is at a Farmers Union managers school in Great Falls. Dr. L. F. Williams’s operation at Barrett hospital Friday night left him in satisfactory condition. Melvin Standish of Dillon is a patient at Murray hospital in Butte. Harry Stocker has returned to his home in Saco after visiting his mother in Dillon. Lyston Dansie of Jackson received treatment in Dillon last week for a severed right thumb from wood splitting. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mitchell Jr. welcomed a son born yesterday at Barrett hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James Mansfield of Grant were visitors in the city Saturday.

James Burt Clyde Meacham Lima Beaverhead Sportsmen’s Association Art Hausbrouck Farmers Union Managers Great Falls L. F. Williams Barrett Hospital Melvin Standish Dillon Murray Hospital Butte Harry Stocker Saco L. C. Stocker Lyston Dansie Jackson W. H. Mitchell, Jr James Mansfield Grant

Theft at Dillon Hide and Fur prompts police inquiry

The Dillon Hide and Fur warehouse was broken into Sunday night with nearly 50 furs stolen. Proprietor Harry Kamber filed a report with the sheriff on Monday. Entry was gained through a rear door. Stolen items include 30 coyote pelts 14 weasel pelts and 1 mink.

Dillon Hide and Fur Company Harry Kamber Sheriff’s Office

Welfare Act Changes Proposed to Session

Members of the house and senate social security committees met with Robert W. Beasley of Denver to discuss 23 proposed amendments to the public welfare act. The changes would give the welfare board power to prohibit political activity by the department and would make private the names of relief recipients. The proposals include paying county commissioners for welfare duties, paying dissipated relief cheques by disbursement orders, restricting building spending from poor funds, and enabling welfare boards to audit county books to determine county shares when state reimbursements fall short.

House Senate Social Security Committees Robert W. Beasley Denver Federal Social Security Board Welfare Board Montana State Department

Dillon Trustee Elected to Montana Woolgrowers Board

Named trustee W. G. Gilbert of Dillon won election to the Montana Woolgrowers association board at the annual convention in Butte yesterday. He is a former president of the state association. Howard Morse of Dillon remains as a hold-over board member.

W. G. Gilbert Dillon Montana Woolgrowers Association Butte Howard Morse

First major accident on high school wrecking project

Everett White fell from the gymnasium second story during near completion of the wrecking project. He broke both wrists a nose and a finger and was treated at Barrett hospital.

Everett White White Barrett Hospital

Delegates Named for Beaverhead American Legion Auxiliary

Delegates and alternates elected to represent Beaverhead unit at the mining district convention in Butte Saturday. Delegates are Mrs. D. Combes Mrs. H. M. Warner and Mrs. C. J. Hovren. Alternates are Mrs. C. M. Casterline Mrs. T. Lee McCracken and Mrs. George M. Gosman.

Beaverhead American Legion Auxiliary Butte D. Combes H. M. Warner C. J. Hovren C. M. Casterline T. Lee McCracken George M. Gosman

Pioneer of Beaver Head Claimed Betsy Haines

Betsy Haines of Dillon is identified as a pioneer of Beaverhead. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the Methodist church in Bozeman with most Beaverhead relatives in attendance.

Beaverhead Betsy Haines Dillon Methodist Bozeman

Beaverhead County Reports No Bond Indebtedness

Beaverhead shows no bond indebtedness with total payments of 31 660 20 for six years ending July 1 1933, a reduction of 16 612 11. The county avoids interest on warrant debt due to cash surpluses July 1 to Nov 1. Tax levy remained low despite debt decrease, 1932 levy 33 25 mills on 5 569 718 value and 1938 levy 35 mills on 4 850 637 value.

Montana Fertilizer Bulletin Analyzes 1938 Market Samples

The Montana Agricultural Experiment Station at Bozeman releases a bulletin for farmers using commercial fertilizers. It analyzes 19 fertilizer samples from 1938, cites Montana’s fertilizer law, and explains its administration. Authors are James T. Sparling and Edmund Burke. copies available via county agents or by writing to the station.

Montana Agricultural Experiment Station Bozeman Montana James T. Sparling State Commissioner of Agriculture Edmund Burke

Munich Pact Analyzed Amid War Power Shifts

The address surveys European powers noting Germany’s weak naval power but strong air capability and rising army while Britain commands naval strength and a powerful air force, yet lags in aircraft replacement. Russia’s vast armies face long fronts, Italy’s large but uncertain army, and the pact may delay U.S. entry into a world war. George M. Gosman chaired the meeting with several local youths in attendance.

Spain Germany England Britain Russia Japan West Front Italy United States George M. Gosman William Tower Harris Opp William McMaster Normal College

Lutheran Church Schedule Ledger

Leonard Thompson pastor announces church events on Sunday January 22 Sunday school 11 am divine services January 26 Thursday 7 30 pm Luther League January 28 Saturday 7 30 pm choir practice includes Sunday school Divine services and choir rehearsal details.

Leonard Thompson Luther League

Farm Tenants Gain Near 2000 Owners Under Bankhead Jones Act

About 2,000 tenants became farm owners in the last year through loans authorized by the Bankhead Jones Farm Tenant Act, advancing land ownership and rural development.

Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act

Beavers Top Butte In Rough Conference Clash

After the first quarter Beavers coach Babcock steered Purples away, as Wilcox’s floor game fueled a 26 14 halftime margin. Burgess and Good led Beaver scoring while Edwards left with an ankle injury for Butte in a 42 56 final, with Olson and Bierrum officials.

Babcock Butte High Purples Wilcox Beavers Good Burgess Butte Doble Edwards Dillon Fe George Wiens eusetysEesages Wincox Jackelini DODIE Ducidh R. Wedin Zodenica Officials Olson and Bierrum Central Prothero Rossilini Dillon Fg Sean Hubbard Burgess Whipple Weceraeceneersioe Kamps Pereerrr Terrors Smith Harrington Stateeeeernenees Adenaeneeeerne Menne Coyne Wee Ee Cassidy Navarro Heennneneeran Banensnee Boyle Caanntseeneeseenne McCaughie Olson Bierrum Dillon-Butte

Bulldogs Brace for Series of Battles Tonight

Bulldogs meet School of Mines in Butte after three tough road losses to Northern Montana. The Saint feature Coleman and Walsh as key scorers while coaches hurried to quell a free-for-all aftermath as players headed to the locker rooms.

Carroll Coleman Butte Walsh St. Peters Anaconda Saints School of Mines Bulldogs Northern Montana Havre

Nelsons Welcome Daughter After Wednesday Night Birth

Mr and Mrs Harold Nelson announce the birth of their daughter last Wednesday night. The family resides in their hometown and the baby joins the Nelsons' home.

Harold Nelson

The Best in Job Work at the Examiner Printing Co

Examiner Printing Co delivers top quality printing services for businesses with precise typography and durable finishes. Local clients report reliable turnaround and professional customer support throughout the process.

The Examiner Printing Co

New Members Elected to Pep Group and Activities

New members were voted into the Kampus Kadets on Wednesday January 11. Pledges include Maxine Traver Grey Cliff Dorothy Hagler Helena Dorris Minagh Helena Betty Craver Butte Francegy Hess Corvallis Grace Siderius Kalispell Mildred Harrington Chateau Lorraine Reiter Froid Ruby MacLean Butte Florence McBain Dillon Marjorie Decker Dillon Desta Fisher Missoula Mary Conwell Red Lodge Rose Conwell Red Lodge Madalyn McDonnell Manhattan Doris Spoonemore Maudlow Marjorie Tubman Bainville Alma Johansen Dagmar Helen Finkbeiner Mizpah Winifred Fredrickson Great Falls Delores Tangan Ringling Anne Graham Conrad Ethel Graham Conrad Nellie Willson Bearmouth Marion Combs Miles City Edna Ot ness Chateau. Dr Elam Anderson president of Redlands college spoke at 10 00 oclock at the Normal college auditorium. Initiations held for art and French clubs with new officers and teams named for debate.

Kampus Kadets Maxine Traver Big Timber Phyllis Utermohle Grey Cliff Dorothy Hagler Helena Dorris Minagh Hel_ena Betty Craver Butte Francegy Hess Corvallis Grace Siderius Kalispell Mildred Harrington Chateau Lorraine Reiter Froid Ruby MacLean Florence McBain Dillon Marjorie Decker Desta Fisher Missoula Mary Conwell Red Lodge Rose Conwell Madalyn McDonnell Manhattan Doris Spoonemore Maudlow Marjorie Tubman Bainville Alma Johansen Marion Combs Miles City Edna Otness Elam Anderson Redlands College Colllege Anderson China Japan Art Club Lola Adams Blackfoot Idaho Vincent Curry Shelby Anne Malloy Anaconda Jeah McLeod Mary Baker Florence McBain Carl Johansen Dagmar Helen. D. Luebben Elaine Tschache Mary Malloy Andrew Pickolick John McGahan Bob Holloran Tom Reilly Jefferson United States Rush Jordan

State liquor profits totaling 9.29 million distributed to funds

State funds gained 9,293,871 from liquor proceeds since 1934. Profits from liquor sales licenses taxes and beer levies were allocated to counties relief and welfare funds public school teachers retirement temperance and water conservation programs among others. The distribution totaled to multiple funds including 5,593,283 for the general fund and 1,804,639 for public welfare.

Ray N. ‘Shannon Relief Public Welfare Fund Water Conservation Administration Temperance Commission

Ranch Home Burns at Wise River Destroys House and Belongings

The Wise River residence of W. C. Jones was destroyed by fire last Friday. The cause remains undetermined and the structure and contents were a total loss, with partial insurance coverage noted.

W. C. Jones Wise River

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