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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1935

Page

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Carl Taylor Dies Sunday At Barrett Hospital

Dr. Carl B. Taylor a Dillon optometrist and Beaverhead county resident for 46 years died Sunday afternoon at Barrett hospital from a ruptured appendix after a week long illness. Born in New Brunswick Canada 61 years ago he lived in Bannack in youth and spent most of his life in Dillon with a period in Polson. Surviving: wife two daughters Mildred and Louise mother Mrs Louise Taylor and brother Levant Taylor all of Dillon. Funeral held yesterday at Brundage chapel with Rev H J Schmidt officiating and burial in Mountain View cemetery.

Carl B. Taylor Dillon Beaverhead County Barrett Hospital Taylor New Brunswick Canada Bannack Polson Albert Stamm Mildred Louise Louise Taylor Levant Taylor Brundage Chapel H.J. Schmidt The Presbyterian Church Mountain View Cemetery

Longtime Beaverhead Resident William Calloway Dies

William Calloway, 79, longtime Beaverhead county resident, died Friday at Barrett hospital after a brief illness. He moved to the county in 1882 and worked in the livestock industry for many years. A sister arrived in Dillon when his condition worsened. Funeral services were held Saturday at Brundage chapel with Rev. H. J. Schmidt of the Presbyterian church officiating. interment followed at Mountain View cemetery.

William Calloway Beaverhead County Barrett Hospital Calloway Dillon Brundage Chapel H. J. Schmidt Presbyterian Church Mountain View Cemetery

Two Plays Shown at Normal College Morning

This morning at Normal college two one act plays were presented. A Harlem Tragedy dramatized by Addison Smith featured Zelda Bible directing with Edna Cottrell Helen Taylor Vincent Curry among the cast. A Friend at Court, a domestic comedy by C. M. Wise, was directed by Myrtle Savidge with Theodor Lavine serving as student director.

Normal College Harlem Henry Story Addison Smith Zelda Bible Big Sandy Cassidy Edna Cottrell Great Falls Fink Helen Taylor Dillon Vincent Curry Shelby C. M. Wise Myrtle Savidge Theodor Lavine Glendive Professor Bruce Harry Miller St. Ignatius Junior Bruce George Johnson Dagmar Juliet Bruce Helen Coleman Belt Mrs. Bruce Margaret Alm Conrad June Bruce June Rocke Kevin Mary Frances Elena Livingston Somers Miles James Weitz Butte Dean Taylor Willard’ Albright Chester the Bruce

Guy Combes Named Legion Head at Beaverhead Post

Guy D. Combes was elected commander of the Beaverhead post of the American Legion at the regular meeting last Thursday night at City Hall. Officers include Alvin M. Jones vice commander George M. Gosman finance officer Harold Warner chaplain Parker Scott historian C M Bechler sergeant at arms J C Wedum Dr F M Poindexter and T Lee McCracken on the executive committee. All candidates were unopposed. Commander elect Combes will succeed Joe Wedum. A Fourth of July report said attendance was below expectations but the celebration was a complete success entertainment-wise.

Guy D. Combes Beaverhead American Legion Alvin M. Jones George M. Gosman Harold Warner Parker Scott C. M. Bechler J. C. Wedum F. M. Poindexter T. Lee McCracken

Beaverhead County Board in Regular July 1935 Session

Minutes of the Beaverhead County Commissioners regular session held July 1 and 2 1935 note attendance of Commissioners Rife Jackson and Hartwig with Clerk Baker. The board ordered a call for bids for a hand controlled lean ing wheel blade grader with roller bearings solid rubber tires ten foot back sloping moldboard and end bits.

Beaverhead

Renfro Demonstrates Sportsmanship in Colorado Shoot

Ted Renfro of Dell Montana displayed notable sportsmanship during the Colorado New Mexico trapshooting tourney in Denver. Leroy Scheer of Wray Colorado needed a 25 of 100 birds in the handicap to beat O F Nigro who held 96 and Renfro 97, but Renfro was ineligible for the title as the event was limited to Coloradans or New Mexicans.

Denver B.W Ted) Renfro Dell Mont Leroy Scheer Wray Colo O. F. Nigro de Renfro

Beaverhead Endures First Heat Wave Of The Year

Beaverhead residents sweltered through the season’s first heat wave as Dillon tops 90 and nears the all-time high. The Baptist church picnic at Dillmont Park drew families for a Sunday gathering with lunch under trees and games in the afternoon.

Beaverhead The Baptist Church Dillmont Park Rees

Union Pacific Announces All Pullman Los Angeles Limited Section

Heavy travel on Union Pacific transcontinental lines prompts an all Pullman Los Angeles Limited section. The eastbound service begins July 11 from Los Angeles and the westbound run starts July 12 from Omaha. The Los Angeles Limited becomes an all Pullman train with a dining car and low-cost meals for day coach and tourist car passengers.

Chicago Pacific Coast Los Angeles Limited Union Pacific Los Angeles Omaha

Dillon Fourth of July celebration praised despite losses

Legion head J C Wedum announces Dillon's Fourth of July event was broadly successful though Beaverhead post suffered financial loss from rain. Hundreds of out of town visitors attended and crowds enjoyed the drum and bugle corps from Silver Bow post while the Legion plans to cover deficits with other activities.

Legion Tisk Dillion Gun Club Beaverhead Mining Association Silver Bow Post Butte

Hot Weather Pushes Thousands to Glacier and Yellowstone Parks

Heat drives large crowds to Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks this week. Yellowstone saw more than 30 000 visitors with congestion at Old Faithful and Canyon cabins and lodges. overflow found at Mam moth and Lake hotels. Glacier guests praise the natural air conditioning as cool breezes descend from snow caked high ranges. Glacier's high and low for the season were 84 and 36 degrees Fahrenheit respectively.

Glacier Yellowstone National Parks Yellowstone Old Faithful Canyon Mammoth and Lake Belton

Worms Eat Thistles Thrive On Beaverhead Ranches

Invasions of worms bring grief to farmers but Beaverhead ranchers welcome a worm army that has appeared in recent weeks. The larvae devour leaves of Russian and other thistles, leaving only the stalks standing.

Beaverhead

Pioneer of State Dies in Rexburg at 86

Martin McMenomey a Montana railroad pioneer died last Tuesday night at his daughter’s home in Rexburg Idaho while visiting. He was 86 and his body was returned to Dillon for funeral services held Thursday at St Rose Church. Born in Ackel County Mayo Ireland in 1849 he came to America later.

Martin McMenomey Montana Rexburg Idaho Dillon St. Rose Catholicc Church Father Clifford of Lima Mountain View Ceme Mr. McMenomey Ackel County Mayo Ireland America

Elusive stranger in Blacktail eludes detectives last week

The mystery man in the Blacktail region, resembling William Mahan the wanted kidnapper, evaded officers and searchers through Friday. Sheriff James A. McCollum urged ranchers and herders to stay vigilant and report any sighting to his office immediately.

Mahan Blacktail William Mahan Blacktall James A. McCollum Elmer Baker McCollum

Symphony Under the Stars Set on Normal Campus

The second annual outdoor concert by the Little Symphony directed by Frances Robinson will be on the Normal college campus next Wednesday. An 80 voice mixed chorus and two dances accompany the program with no admission charge.

Little Symphony Orchestra Frances Robinson Little Symphony

Dillon Women Hosts Picnic at Elkhorn Springs

Members of the Dillon Business and Professional Women's club spent last weekend at Elkhorn Springs guesting with Luella Stikey, past president. A committee led by Mary Polich and Claudia Faust arranged events. Berthana Koontz announced that Countess Clotilde Giacchi Mazzitelli will broadcast from Rome to the National Federation convention in Seattle. Signorina Maria Teresa Pediconi will sing Italian pieces. Several locals underwent tenail removal operations at Barrett hospital last Thursday under Dr L G Dunlap.

Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club Elkhorn Springs Luella Stickney Mary Polich Claudia Faust Alma Christensen Elizabeth Winn Berthana Koontz Clotilde Giacchi Mazzitelli Rome National Federation Seattle Signorina Maria Teresa Pediconi

Rumbaugh Daughter Appointed to Arizona Teachers College

Mr and Mrs L H Rumbaugh announce their daughter Mrs J H Kuhns has been appointed to a training school position at Arizona State Teachers College Tempe where she studied last year and earned her BA with honors in May.

L. H. Rumbaugh J. H. Kuhns Arizona State Teachers’ College Tempe

Beaverhead County Haying Under Way Amid Rich Crop Prospects

Beaverhead ranchers began haying as favorable weather promises a heavy crop. Harvesting led in the Beaverhead valley while Big Hole basin waits until late month. Many men left Dillon for fields. the wood market stayed quiet with few sales and steady prices.

Prospect Beaverhead County Beaverhead Valley Big Hole Dillon Beaverhead

Rotary Club committees chosen for new year

Dillon Rotary club president Dr. Robert E. Albright announced the committees for the ensuing year during a Monday night dinner. He noted reports from state club presidents meeting in Missoula and highlighted highlights of the National Education Association convention in Denver. Guests included Dr. Theodore Shank of St. Louis and Merrill Davenport of Missouri.

Robert E. Albright Dillon Sheldon EB. Davis National Education Association Denver Theodore Shank S J. Louis Red Cross Merrill Danvenport Missouri Albright

College Students Tour Big Hole Basin on Summer Excursion

About 20 Montana State Normal college students explored the Big Hole basin last Saturday viewing vast hay fields and the Big Hole battlefield. The next trip will visit Deer Lodge and Warm Springs to tour the state prison and hospital under Prof. Lee R. Light and Principal E L Fairbanks.

Montana State Normal College Big Hole Basin Montana Big Hole Battlefield Deer Lodge Warm Springs State Prison State Hospital Lee R. Light E.L. Fairbanks

Frank McFadden to preside over state firemen convention

Dillon city treasurer Frank C. McFadden and O A Vandegrift depart for Kalispell to preside over the Montana State Firemen's Association annual convention Monday through Wednesday with plans described as highly beneficial for firemen across the state.

Frank McFadden Frank C. McFadden Dillon The Montana State Firemen’s Associa Ispell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carl Taylor College Today Nelle Weston Copperhead Miss Weston Rowe Chalet Guy Combes Legion Head Joe Wedum Regular County Board Ted Renfro Colorado Dillon Gun Club Dillmont Tery Symphony Under Stars Board of Equalization Board of Final Budget Dillon Women’s Club Robert Jones Betty Barry Joe Shaw Jo Ann Shaw L. G. Dunlap Rotary Club Tion Kal O. A Vandegrift
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