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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1938
Page
1
A man questioned by Sheriff Temple after a failed break in at a state liquor store early Sunday. The burglar, believed to act alone, used a hammer to crack the safe but could not reach the loot. Authorities note the same safe cracking method appeared in recent Dillon robberies.
Beaverhead Mining Association members plan the Montana convention to be held in Willow on August 5 and 6. A July 18 meeting at the courthouse will elect officers and finalize plans. William Logan says the program is shaping up with a drilling contest requiring at least three teams and mucking entries due by July 30.
Heavy rains drenched the county for a week causing road and bridge damage. The Butte-Dillon highway suffered shoulder erosion and a washout on Grasshopper Creek near Polaris. A bus hit a washout Saturday night with no injuries. Motorists warned to drive carefully as flash floods could follow storms.
Frank Raymond Koontz a Bea_verhead valley rancher died in Dillon after over a year of failing health and a three week bed confinement. Born January 1 1881 in Warrensburg Illinois he moved west in 1900 worked in Colorado mines and settled in Dillon in 1910. He leaves his widow Olive Sapp and ten Dillon children plus relatives. funeral Tuesday at 2 pm Brundage chapel Grace Methodist officiating with burial in Mountain View cemetery.
Heavy rains canceled most outings as Beaverhead county and nearby areas faced flooding. Frank A. Hazelbaker reported excellent crop and range conditions across Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana, with Beaverhead County noted as best. Fishing was hindered by muddy rivers though some enthusiasts still tried, as the Beaverhead and Big Hole neared flood levels.
Beaverhead county judges of election for the upcoming primary will mirror those from two years ago, with vacancies to be filled by the board of commissioners. Polling places remain the same, listing Dillon South Central Red Star garage with five judges, Lakeview school house, Monida Summit hotel, and Lima town hall with designated officials.
Final tabulation by Clerk Albert S. Baker shows Beaverhead voters declined by 366 from the 1936 primary total. Re registration was required for the July election after June book removals. Five precincts increased as publicity by the clerk’s office encouraged re registration.
Exhausted but safe after more than 24 hours wandering in the Anaconda Pindar area, 12 year old Robert Russell was found about 7:30 last night by Undersheriff John Troupe and Deputy James Scofield. A 50 person search party, including Beaverhead officers and volunteers, recovered tracks and led to his location near the continental divide. He had been missing since July 4 on a fishing trip with his stepfather Charles Tucker.
The marriage of Dr. William H. Bates of Dillon to Miss Wilma Brandon of Eden Ohio was held June 30. Bates, former Beaverhead County High School and Montana State Normal basketball star, studies medicine at the University of Michigan and will reside in Ann Arbor with his wife.
A wire from Congressman Jerry J. OConnell reports that Dillon's sewing room project was approved last Thursday by the WPA. The renewal covers the present sewing room program and its continuation under WPA oversight.
Beaverhead Sheriff Paul Temple and deputies detained thirteen followers of the Al G. Barnes circus for disturbance. Two of the men were allegedly wanted in other states. One suspect, Richard W. Sheean alias Madero, was believed identified as a Sarasota grand larceny suspect, with Florida authorities confirming via telegraph inquiry.
Elmo Winn, exalted ruler of the Dillon Elks lodge, leaves Saturday for Atlantic City to represent the lodge at the national convention opening next Monday. Mrs. Winn accompanies him. They flew from Butte to Chicago and were in Gettysburg for the 75th anniversary ceremonies. The pair plan visits to Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Niagara Falls and other points before returning later this month.
After a quiet spell Beaverhead's wool market surged last Thursday with eastern commission firms buying major Montana clips. Top price reached 21 cents for the Gleed Brothers Lima clip sold to Silberman of Chicago. Dillon's P Q O clip sold for 20 cents to Hallowell Jones Donnel, represented locally by R W Boone.
Halleck D. Jewett 47 a longtime Dillon printer died in Mountain Home Arkansas Monday night after illness of over a year. He worked for the Dillon Tribune and later lived in Arkansas for health reasons. Survived by wife a daughter Annette a son Robert and several siblings. funeral held today in Indianola Iowa.
Clara Woodside Chapman born September 14 1892 near Reichle died in a Spokane hospital last Wednesday evening after an operation. Former Dillon resident she lived in Missoula since 1921 with husband Bert C. Chapman and was a Mizpah chapter Eastern Star member. Her sister Fred Woodside of Dillon survives.
Dil lon girls day camp runs this summer under the Dillon Girl Scout council and PTA. Ten patrols were formed by age with elected leaders. when rain stops outdoor activities, programs move to the college gym.
The State Examiner’s annual report on Beaverhead County’s books and affairs, prepared by A. E. Williamson, shows the county in excellent financial condition with a notable reduction in net indebtedness. All offices and departments are found in good order, with a few suggestions and corrections noted.
Manley Newman a 52 year old Utah sheepshearer died after being stricken suddenly last Wednesday at the Selway Sheep company ranch south of Dillon. He was admitted to Barrett hospital where he died. Surviving are his wife and family in Gunnison Utah. Body returned to Utah for burial.
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