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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1928
Page
1
Sen. Charles H. Williams of Deer Lodge spoke at a local rally here last Friday drawing fresh support and new friends during his visit.
Charles H. Williams of Deer Lodge Republican candidate for U S senator broadened his support during a two day Beaverhead county tour. As president of the Montana Woolgrowers association he spoke to nearly a hundred voters at the Beaverhead city hall Friday night. He then traveled to Jackson and Wisdom where he addressed well attended meetings.
Fred Gill mounts annual Wise River rodeo next Saturday and Sunday drawing top bucking horses from Beaverhead county. Generous prize money will fuel the events led by a feature broncho busting contest. A dance Saturday night and a Sunday ball game cap the program as many Dillon residents plan to drive to Wise River.
Favorable weather in Beaverhead county boosts an early hay harvest with ranchers in the valley leading the field. A steady haying season is expected across lower valleys this week as hay hands crowd Dillon streets. Rain in the past month offsets irrigation shortages and wild hay cutting will start late next week. Big Hole basin wild hay harvest pushed two more weeks due to quality.
Beaverhead County apportioned the six mill school tax funds totaling 26,362.39 among the county districts last week under Superintendent May Sprinkle. This final apportionment of the county school fund for the year divided the sum among 1,508 census children, each receiving 17.58.
Beaverhead ranchers begin haying as an influx of laborers arrives in Dillon. Farmers report rapid cuttings and active work across fields signaling the start of the hay season. The increased workforce supports the early harvest ahead of winter.
Pupil dance recital led by Miss Helen Mae Smith slated for Hartwig theatre next Friday July 13 features many performers. Dillon golfers join over a score traveling to Anaconda for the annual inter city country club event drawing crowds from Butte Helena and other cities.
Beaverhead County ranchers and stockmen show strong enthusiasm for the upcoming fair. Officials note this momentum could extend to business leaders, boosting preparations as October 4 approaches. emphasis on forage crops and displays suggests the fair will highlight state quality.
Mrs. Florence Ames, Armstead matron, died at home last Thursday after a long illness. She was 72, born in Ohio, a Montana resident for 44 years, and lived in Armstead for nine. Funeral was Friday in Dillon with Rev. R. C. Shannon officiating. burial at Mountain View cemetery. Surviving: two sons, Smith of Armstead and Richard.
Announcement recalls Philip Thorpe's death after a lengthy illness. The notice notes the passing and implies funeral arrangements in Ditton Alma Farwood area with limited legible details.
A Dillon Flower Show committee will meet at City Hall Auditorium this evening to hire a chair for the event. Arrangements aim to hold the show late August or early September, separate from the county fair dates previously planned. The show, sponsored by the Dillon Rotary Club, will be under the leadership of Dil lon’s second exhibit organizer.
The Dillon city council approved a total appropriation of 57 443 02 for the coming year covering funds for general, street and alley, water, library, special improvement district funds, cemetery, and sprinkling districts. Salaries and compensations for city officers were fixed, with the general fund receiving 15 000 and the water fund 24 700. Other allocations include 4 000 for streets, 1 800 for library, and smaller amounts for improvement districts and sprinkling districts.
Beaverhead county Montana board of commissioners met July 2 1928 in regular session. Present were A L Anderson O C Gosman J E Shaw and acting clerk Albert B Baker. Minutes from last meeting approved. June road and bridge work reviewed and approved. Each commissioner authorized to inspect roads and attend to related matters.
Beaverhead senator A Hazelbaker leads in Montana primary polls as candidates from Beaverhead County expect a landslide nomination and strong election odds. Supporters hail his eight years in the state senate and county development efforts shaping Beaverhead's prominence statewide.
I K Adams manager of Union Electric was elected president of the Dillon Rotary club by the board of directors. He will succeed J H Gilbert with E Blinn of Standard Lumber named vice president and Tom E B Gilbert re elected secretary treasurer. Francis Tomrey chaired the meeting. Fay Cannon of Butte helped organize the club.
Mrs. George Webster and Mrs. Hortense McLeod suffered serious injuries when their car was struck by an Oregon Short Line freight locomotive at the Reeder street crossing. The collision sent the Chevrolet rolling sixty five feet. both women escaped the vehicle before the train stopped. They were treated at Barrett hospital for cuts and bruises. County Clerk John 8 Baker reports final preparations for the July 17 primary with ballots mailed to 24 precincts. The county ticket lists 27 candidates, four contested races, including two Republicans and two Democrats for county commissioner and superintendent of schools.
State highway commission shows bids for a new bridge across the Big Hole river near Lavon to be opened in Helena on July 20. Planned is a 148 foot steel truss span on concrete piers with a 46 foot reinforced concrete approach span, linking state and federal highways.
Ranger Bill of the United States Forest Service will host a new eight week radio series on the National Broadcasting Company starting July 9 at 7 p m Pacific Coast time. The program features ranger experiences from the Pacific Coast forests and will be broadcast Mondays.
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