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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1934

Page

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Normal Bulldogs Top University and Mines on Successive Nights

Montana Normal's Bulldogs posted consecutive wins over State University Grizzlies and School of Mines Orediggers to move into a tie for first in the state collegiate race. They stunned the Grizzlies 44 to 35 in their first meeting, then edged Mines 39 to 38 the next night.

Montana Normal Bulldogs State University Grizzlies School of Mines Orediggers State University Grizzlies School of Mines

Friendship Club Holds Meet Friday in Jackson

The Jackson Friendship club gathered at the Hirschy ranch Friday with about 45 attendees. A noon dinner preceded an afternoon of entertainment featuring vocal duets and readings by club members and guests. Rev. Orvan Schmidt spoke and Ruby Neidt played piano. proceeds totaled 11 dollars for church funds. Plans discussed for a spring play in Jackson for church benefit.

Jackson Jackson Friendship Club Fredé Hirschy John Hutchens Alfred Peterson Jake Neldt Jr Millie

Prospector Short Course Opens in Dillon This February

Beaverhead Mining association met to finalize plans for the prospectors extension course to be run with School of Mines instructors. Classes start Monday February 12 and meet three days weekly. Open to all, no association membership required, and focus covers mining phases with emphasis on local Beaverhead and Madison counties.

Dillon Beaverhead Mining Association Pearl I. Smith Louis Schmittroth School of Mines Schmittroth Beaverhead Madigon

Eight Beer Club Licenses Denied by Montana Board

The Montana Board of Equalization denied eight beer club license applications under the amended beer act. John J. Greene, a board member, said clubs must be national organizations or supported by regular dues or subscriptions. Denied clubs may seek retail licenses for a $200 fee, addressing past abuses of beer clubs formed mainly to sell beer to members.

Montana Board of Equalization State Beer Board John J. Greene Greene

New Dollar Subject of Rotary Talk

Prof. R. E. B. Albright of the Normal college discussed The New Dollar at the Metlen hotel Rotary dinner. He explained aims for stability, protection of value, and reduced need for government relief after 1936, noting inflation risks and mixed economist opinions. An upcoming charter night dinner was announced for Feb. 12 in Whitehall.

R. EB. Albright The Normal College Rotary Club Metlen Hiram M. Brundage Prof. Albright Albright France Cuba Whitehall Whitehall Rotary Club

Wool Growers Told of Better Era Ahead in 1934

Billings Montana January 30 speakers at the Montana Woolgrowers convention forecast a better era in 1934. They said lasting prosperity hinges on permanent ranges and adjusting flocks to market demands. They warned against trying to profit by high-cost practices.

Billings Montana Woolgrowers’ Convention

Beaverhead Couple Committed to Warm Springs Hospital

Charles McQuary and his wife have become the first Beaverhead county residents committed to the Warm Springs state hospital jointly. McQuary died Thursday at the county farm where he had been an inmate, after years working on local ranches. The Stantons, long time community residents, were found mentally incompetent in a district court hearing and were committed separately.

Charles McQuary Beaverhead County State Warm Springs

Foreclosure Suit Seeks Sale of Wood Livestock Co Assets

Suit filed in U S district court by the Title Insurance and Trust Co of Los Angeles and W R Hervey trustee seeks foreclosure and sale to satisfy a 900000 bond issue. Named are Wood Livestock Co Hagenbarth Investment Co Harry Dunn H C Wood C W Hardy John W Hart Katrina D Hardy. Bonds issued April 15 1927 with first payment due July 15 1930. all payments since then reportedly defaulted.

Boise Idaho Wood Livestock Company Montana United States District Court Title Insurance and Trust Company of Los Angeles W. R. Hervey Hagenbarth Investment Company Harry Dunn H. C. Wood C. W. Hardy John W. Hart

Bridge Olympic to be Held Here Tomorrow

The World Bridge Olympic will be staged tomorrow night at the St James guild hall with Dillon experts among participants. Local captains are Mrs George M Gosman and Mrs Guy D Combes. The event features two $10,000 platinum world championship trophies and 400 silver trophies for various champions.

Dillon St. James Guild Hall George M. Gosman Guy D. Combes

Blair and Howell Visit Dillon From Horse Prairie

Mr. and Mrs. James Blair and Mrs. H. B. Howell are spending a few days this week in Dillon, coming from Horse Prairie.

James Blair 8. B. Howell Dillon Horse Prairie

Roosevelt Birthday Ball Draws Large Crowd in Dillon

Beaverhead county celebrated President Roosevelt's birthday with a city hall dance in Dillon by five local groups raising nearly 200 dollars for the Warm Springs Foundation. Howard Rosenau chaired the event. Normal College debating teams plan four major meets for the 1934 season under Prof. R. E. H. Albright, with engagements against State University, State College, School of Mines, Intermountain Union, and a potential Billings Polytechnic debate. The college will also enter the state oratorical contest, following last spring's state finals won by Mark Wilkinson of Intermountain Union.

Beaverhead County Roosevelt City Hall Dillon American Legion Fire Department Masons, Elks Modern Woodmen Gale of Cithers Warm Springs Foundation Georgia Baxter-Tonney and Smithy Howard Rosenau Frank Lasich Fred Kerr Harris Opp Elmo Winn L. H. Smith O. T. Vandegrift Louis Schmittroth D. V. Paddock John Coppin Normal College R. E H. Albright State University State College School of Mines Intermountains Union Billings Polytechnic Mark Wilkinson Intermountain Union

Young Rancher Hurt From Hay Load Fall

Philip Lovell, a well known valley rancher, was brought to Barrett hospital last Thursday evening with a dislocated shoulder and minor injuries after falling from a hay load at the Lovell ranch south of Dillon. He climbed to the upper side of the road of hay to right the rack when it overturned on the hillside. Al Groshean, a Dillon man, was injured Tuesday when his car skidded from an icy highway at Moose Creek hill but returned home from Butte last Friday.

Philip Lovell Barrett Hospital Lovell Ranch Dillon al Groshean Moose Creek Hill Butte

Poindexter Nominated by Roosevelt as Hawaii Governor

Joseph B Poindexter a Dillon resident and Beaverhead county pioneer was nominated yesterday by President Roosevelt for governor of Hawaii. The former Montana attorney general has lived in Hawaii for 17 years and is viewed as a capable leader for the island territory.

Joseph B. Poindexter Dillon Beaverhead County Roosevelt Hawaii Montana Poindexter Beaver

Students Will Not Be at Disadvantage By Action of Board

The Montana state board plan to consolidate small high schools will not disadvantage current pupils. Superintendent Elizabeth Ireland said rumors of closing a quarter of high schools and cutting 6,000 students from education are unfounded. After Sept 1, 1934 two year schools need 20 daily students and four year schools 40 for accreditation, with exceptions possible.

State Board of Education Montana Elizabeth Ireland Mins Ireland

Normal Gargoyles to Present Famous Play at MSU Normal

The Gargoyles dramatic club of the Montana State Normal College will present The Late Christopher Bean as their annual winter quarter production. The play, which received third highest vote for the Pulitzer prize in 1933, is being produced with the highest royalty the group has ever paid.

The Gargoyles, Dramatics Club Montana State Normal College Christopher Bean Gargoyles

Beaverhead Faces Federal Funds for Water Project Plan

Montana maps a vast water control program costing over 100 million dollars across 200 projects. Beaverhead county stands to receive about 3.95 million if the plan advances, based on figures in the state engineer’s office. Governor Cooney submitted the plan to federal authorities this winter, acknowledging some projects may take generations to complete.

Montana Beaverhead County Figurea State Engineer's Office Cooney Lima

Vegetables Distributed to Needy in Dillon Area

Hundreds of sacks of vegetables are being given to needy families in Dillon with help from Beaverhead post American Legion Dillon Associated Charities and Emergency Relief office. George Main manager of the Metlen hotel donated the vegetables turning them over to the Legion to distribute where needed most.

Dillon Beaverhead Post American Legion Dillon Associated Charities George Main Metlen Legion Main

Beaverhead High School Concert Delights Large Monday Night Crowd

Beaverhead County High School music department presents an enjoyable program Monday night in the high school gym. The band and orchestra under L A Gregory along with the girls trio under Mildred Buckneberg performed a varied program to a large audience.

Beaverhead County L. A. Gregory Triple Trio Mildred A. Buckneberg

Woolgrowers Attend Montana State Convention This Week

Beaverhead and Madison county sheepmen travel to Billings for the Montana Woolgrowers Association state convention. Local delegation joins others as W G Gilbert drives the group, leaving Sunday for the event.

Beaverhead Madison County Montana Woolgrowers Association An Billings W. G. Gilbert Association Who

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