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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1936
Page
4
Report notes the Beaverhead 4-H Club outing with several leaders and mothers in attendance. Miss Stone departed for Bozeman to serve with the state extension service until September and will return to Dillon to resume duties as resident home demonstration agent.
Extension officials in Bozeman urge growers to push maximum yields of seed and commercial potatoes amid rising prices. They advise removing diseased plants and tight insect control. Montana conservation records expect over 37 000 worksheets by June 30. Prices for wheat corn hogs beef and wool are expected higher through the season with steady wool and better steers.
Totals show 372243 dollars and 45 cents with 161042 dollars and 32 cents recorded for eleven months of the year. The figures reflect activity and are presented in a financial summary.
Frank Pendleton of Wisdom attended to city business Friday. Mrs H S Armitage stayed in Dillon from her Big Hole basin ranch. George Bnghorn family visited from Melrose, Pete Anderson from Dell conducted business. Billie Ann Rife of Medicine Lodge stayed with Velora Fairbanks in Dillon. Fay Gransbury of Reichle hospitalized with pneumonia. Orin Miller welcomed a daughter Friday at Barrett hospital. Theodore Brantley of Missoula visiting daughter Franks A Hazelbaker. Miss vivid Robe of Fredonia formerly with the Normal College visited Dillon. George E Baker and wife marked their 25th wedding anniversary. Jeanne Peterson of Bozeman visiting Dillon relatives. Sen George M Melton handles eastern-state business. Ben Mallon of Wise River visiting Dillon. A son born to Theodore Caster and wife at Barrett hospital. Floyd Kenison of Dell and Max Lauterbach visiting from California. Paul Bramsman returned from a motor trip east of the state. John W Bonner Democratic candidate for attorney general spent Monday in Dillon. Frank Esterwald of Grant was a Dillon visitor.
Carl Peterson Jr entertained at the Lambda Chi Alpha house 301 South Third avenue with an informal dancing party last evening in honor of visiting Fred Chapman Jr from Dillon. A special band number by Hubert Reid, Billie Voulkos and Vernon Westlake entertained guests. Mrs Homer Faust and Miss Alice Peterson provided music. Punch was served as chaperones Mrs H Cannon and Mia monitored the event.
The article reports bloodstains on Marchand's clothes and shoes after his arrest and notes Sheriff McCollum believes they may come from a finger cut. Blood tests will compare to the axe handle stains. Brunier and Marchand, both herders, were together May 7 and heavily drinking. The next morning Brunier found Marchand's body in his Hogan's alley cabin.
I M Anderson says fall feeder calf show at Great Falls and Billings restrict steer calves due to strict quarantine on entering female stock in some states. He notes out of state buyers may be blocked if mixed lots are entered, but heifer calves can compete and be sold later. E B Isaac urges gardeners to prepare now to prevent insect pests this summer by timely purchases of insecticides and equipment.
W A Lloyd headed extension work across 11 western states and urged Montana State College delegates at the state 4 H convention to showcase farm and home economy demonstrations. He said 4 H members will preserve rural life values for society and shape the nation over the next 20 years.
Paul T. Smith county treasurer of Jefferson county and Democratic candidate for state treasurer is gaining wide support across the state. Born on a Boulder valley ranch, he served as deputy treasurer two terms, became county treasurer, and was reelected unopposed. His late father Don Smith was a Boulder valley pioneer stockman. Paul also holds livestock interests in the valley.
Howard A. Johnson a Montana lawyer and former official seeks the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. Born in Wisconsin, he moved to Montana in 1924 for law school and stayed. He served in the Montana legislature in 1921, as Jefferson county attorney 1923–28, and as assistant U.S. attorney 1928–31. A World War I aviator, he was injured in France and spent 16 months in hospital. He belongs to several veterans groups and fraternal orders. His slogan calls for age pensions and tax relief for small farms and town homes. Also noted: a Barrett hospital birth and a two room rental listing in the city.
Due to ill health I am leaving Dillon in a short while to make my home in Salmon Idaho. I intend making occasional trips here and will be glad to assist with any veterinary services you may need. DR. J D LEE.
Keenan, president of the Beaverhead committee, says ranchers are willing to ship stock to be fed even if payment is uncertain. Farmers report cattle dying for lack of feed as grasshoppers devastate forage, with oats green and promising yet ruined by the invasion.
Miss Jane Kellum daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Kellum travels Sunday to Seattle to finish a course at the Mae Hellard School of Beauty.
Montana dealers report May used car sales at Chevrolets highest monthly total on record. A large advertising push, carried by the Examiner, featured numerous Chevrolet ads across the market.
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