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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1939
Page
4
The bill extending the assessment work deadline on unpatented mining claims from July 1 to October 1 passed both house and senate and is sent to President Roosevelt for approval. Senator B. K. Wheeler reports the change follows years with no required work, though the prior law demanded $100 in work per claim by July 1 each year.
Montana recorded 10 053 out of state cars at nine port of entry stations in the last week of June. The figure was 703 more than the same period in 1938 and tourists arrived at about 3200 per day.
The federal social security board approves 427000 in cash relief grants for old age pension, aid to dependent children and aid to needy blind payments for July August and September. July payments reach 12 500 aged needy 5 363 dependent children and 150 needy blind. Old age pensions average 18 dollars monthly. dependent children about 12 dollars. needy blind about 21 dollars.
Montana retailers report May sales up about 16 percent from a year earlier and roughly 7 percent above April. Billings leads with a 46 percent rise, while Anaconda shows a small gain just over 1 percent. Other gains include Butte 9.7, Great Falls 19.7, Helena 9.4, Missoula 22.1, Bozeman 4.8, Lewistown 40.6, Livingston 15.7, and Miles City 3.0.
At the annual meeting in Butte Dr. W. J. Butler state veterinarian was chosen president. Alice West of Miles City was reelected vice president and Dr. W. F. Cogswell secretary of the state board of health. The gathering was among the largest in association history.
Dr. McMillan, former general secretary of the New York Sabbath committee, dies in New Jersey. Born in Gemini Fontes Tennessee he held degrees from Blackburn College Carlinville and Washington and Jefferson. The Montana college in Deer Lodge founded early in territorial days declined after World War I and merged with Intermountain Union college in Helena. He was related to Mrs. Frank Hagelbaker and Mrs. Theodore Brantley.
The article notes that for the same period last year $780,026 was sent in due to a reduction in the educational tax levy, highlighting a shift in funding compared with the current period.
Attorney General H. J. Free born says the state milk control board may fix prices within a market area against any consumer. The opinion notes limits outside a designated trade area and was issued for G. A. Norris of the milk board. Washington Bureau U.P. also reports farm price indices dipping slightly from May with meat values down while dairy and fruit rise.
Great Falls council discussed installing parking meters to ease downtown jams. Butte has issued bids for meters for similar reasons, while no decision was reached in Great Falls.
Mr and Mrs Hans C Erickson and son of Chicago spent a week visiting Berg Christensen and William Jensen at their ranch homes. Mr and Mrs John N Anderson and two daughters left for a motor trip to Denver for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Sam Wilkinson and daughter Elizabeth returned from a trip to the Pacific coast and the Golden Gate exposition. John W Selvidge went to Billings for a dealers meeting. Mrs William Chance left for Seattle after visiting her parents the Larsens. Miss Marie Larsen departed for New York City. Prof Robert Clark of Normal college will spend the summer in Essex Falls New Jersey with his mother. Mr and Mrs Martin P Moe of Helena were guests at the O K Moe home last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Noel Jackson visited Dillon Saturday.
The plan calls for a 150 foot high dam to impound 192 800 acre feet of water. It would irrigate 100 000 acres of untiled land and supply water for 50 000 acres already cultivated. The project includes re routing Highway 91 and the Union Pacific railroad.
The article notes Dillon residents keeping the Fourth of July low key with at home celebrations. It lists locals Sam Wilkinson J. W. Rees Guy Combes H.M. Brundage C. A. Bechler Albert Erickson R. D. Curry Ed Donovan Kenneth Wheat L. A. Schulz Conrad Orr and Farnum Schuyler as part of the community. Firecrackers marked the holiday for those staying in.
Eleven Salmon Elks led by Exalted Ruler John Snook travel Monday afternoon to a three day convention in Coeur d Alene. Delegates from Idaho western Montana and eastern Washington join drill teams to contest prizes and appear in the parade. A plan to feature Fred Brough as a twenty one day old infant aims to crown Salmon Lodge as the youngest in the nation. Wilbur Gill to play the mother. Local members listed include Lee Finch Ray Mullen Dan OConnell and others. The Salmon Lodge earlier held initiation for four new members at Salmon Hot Springs followed by Dutch lunch.
For 1938 39 period FSCC reports US wheat and flour exports totaled about 112.5 million bushels with 108.3 million exported. The agency also continues buying wheat products for unemployed distribution, totaling the equivalent of 6.474 million bushels since July 1 1938.
Dillon Gun Club marksman compete three days at the state event with strong showings in 16 yard singles and handicap. Walter Jones finishes runner up with 48 to 50 in singles and 25 straight in handicap as locals chase top honors.
Dr H Sil offers eye correction services at the Andrus Hotel setting providing comfort and satisfaction. The message promotes vision correction and glasses fitting with emphasis on reliability and customer care.
Society ladies hosted a bridal shower for Mrs George Melton Jr at Mrs Meltons home Saturday night. The event featured a bridal motif with rose decor on tables, bridge games, and refreshments. Attendees included Dorothy Ann Davis Helen Randolph Marie Boger Doris Pappin Great Falls Janet Smith Anaconda Alma Olson Helen Erwin Barbara Bayerd Beulah Madsen Seattle Alma Christensen Jack Barrett Marion Williams Helen Wellman Francis Gibbons Thelma Barger.
Mr and Mrs Berg Christensen announced the engagement of their daughter Alma Christensen to Ralph Wilson Whitehill of Los Angeles. The wedding is set for September. Hostesses will hold a miscellaneous shower for Miss Christensen on Tuesday evening July 11 at Mrs Berg Christensen's home.
Rebekah lodge members and husbands gathered Thursday night at the I O O F hall for a social pinochle evening. Ladies high honors went to Cecelia Hirschey and Ida Stroeder, while H G Rodgers and George Lenox won the men’s division. Charles Schroeder took the door prize. Refreshments were served by a committee led by Ida Olson with Esther Schmittroth Isabel Lenox and Bertha Cardinale.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Hutchins are the proud parents of a baby boy born Thursday morning at Barrett hospital.
Funeral services for B. Joe Metlen were held Friday at the Methodist church with Rev. J. A. Meeke and Rev. Charles Bridwell presiding. A quartet and accompanist provided hymns, and interment followed in Mountain View cemetery with Dillon lodge No. 16 A F and A M performing final rites. Out-of-town guests included state officials, legislators, and county representatives from multiple towns.
L. D. Haggland, 40, and another Seattle man were captured by sheriff's officers near Bannack and jailed on fraud charges. They allegedly offered Beaverhead ranchers chances on Puget Sound summer homes requiring a third of the home value as a deposit. Authorities warn of a bunco scheme and link the pair to earlier Beaverhead and Big Hole basin incidents possibly extending to Idaho.
Russell Gardner of Idaho was treated yesterday at Barrett hospital for injuries from a car crash near Armstead. Otto Neff of Blackfoot, the driver, escaped with minor injuries after overturning a car bought from a Dillon dealer two days earlier. Gardner had hitchhiked with Neff just before the crash.
The Montana D A R plans to raise funds for a Montana bell in the Valley Forge Carillon project. The Montana bell costs 600 00 with each chapter contributing a share. Beaverhead chapter leads by sending in its full quota.
Alex Peyre died after a lengthy illness. He ranched for years in Dell and belonged to Dillon lodge No. 1554 and the Elks. He is survived by daughter Adele Peyre of Bakersfield and brothers Earnest and Stevens of Dell. Services were at St. Rose Church with Rev. Timothy Clifford. Dillon Elks officiated at grave. Interment in Mountain View cemetery.
H M Shevnan of Chicago to appear at the Finlen Hotel Buttes Sunday and Monday July 9 10 from 9 a m to 6 p m. He promotes the Zoetic Shield as a better rupture remedy claiming immediate results and no medicines or medical treatment. Demonstrations offered free at 6441 H Richmond Est cage. Large incisional hernia or rupture after surgery invited.
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