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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1940
Page
4
J A M'NAUGHTON analyzes the meat packing industry with data on a major packer’s profits and dollar distribution. He discusses outlets for livestock, centralization vs decentralization of supplies, and how changes in costs and volumes affect profitability and market value.
Prof Jordan warned that neutrality laws and embargo changes shape U S trade and risk in a looming conflict. He compared past embargo effects to today noting cash and carry limits and the uncertain economic outcome. Rev J A Meeke chaired the meeting with visitors Bob Curry and Joe Carroll in attendance.
Ernest B. Henry, president of the Production Credit Corporation of Spokane which oversees 31 associations across four northwest states, spoke at the Farm Bureau Federation convention in Chicago where he placed second in the national speaking contest. Dr A L Strand of Montana State College addressed the group about a forthcoming campaign to raise 850000 dollars.
W E Westlake of Bozeman and Howard Doggett of Townsend were chosen for three year terms while Frank Husted of Wise River was elected for a two year term. Extension agents at Bozeman conferenced attended a noon luncheon. The treasurer reported $65,922 in unencumbered reserves and loans totaling $1,398,769 to member-borrowers in seven southwestern Montana counties in 1939.
The January 28 1940 Christian Science weekly lesson sermon centers on Truth as the golden text and cites from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. It asserts Divine Science derives its sanction from the Bible and healing power of Truth predates Jesus, existing with the Ancient of Days.
Two Beaverhead gunners top state competition at Monte Carlo event. Peter son, known as Firecracker among eastern champions, joins Otto A. Schulz of Sheridan and Dillon club shooters in strong year standings with high averages in 16 yard singles, handicaps, and doubles. Other Beaverhead marksmen post solid scores across the year.
Smoke was smelled around the same time an employee sent in the alarm. Dillon volunteers responded but could not take their rural fire truck due to litigation over the machine. Benson home recently remodeled with REA lighting and new furniture and heating were destroyed in the blaze.
C G Miller manager of the Ralph Davis Syndicate plans to restart operations at the Bon Accord placers using a floating dredge that can process 4,500 to 5,000 cubic yards of gravel daily.
Tom Benson died Sunday in a Dillon hospital. Survived by a son Herman four brothers H H Benson J L Benson W A Benson and Ernest Benson and two sisters Mrs F D Lowman and Mrs P T Platt. Funeral held yesterday from Brundage chapel with Dillon Elks lodge in charge. Beaverhead post of the Legion escorted to Mountain View cemetery for graveside rites.
A preliminary regional forestry report shows 1805 acres planted in national forests in Montana last year. Cabinet 177 acres Gallatin 14 Kootenai 520 Lolo 1094 acres were allocated among the four districts.
The alumni group in attendance received the new officers and was informed the next meeting will be in March at the residence hall with date to be announced. Refreshments were provided by the college alumni committee and hostesses assisted by the house council.
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