County Officers Probe Squirrels Dieoff in Beaverhead
Beaverhead county gophers are dying by the thousands from a strange malady. Dr W H Haas and William Jellison of the U S Public Health Service spent days in Dillon with Hamilton investigators. Jellison and Tim Wylie of the health service also visited. officials say the disease is not yet identified but a possible cause is being explored.
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Beaverhead County Gophers
W. H. Haas
William Jellison
United States Public Health Service
Dillon
Hamilton
Jellison
Tiom Wylie
Servce
Public School Short Term Ends Friday Fiesta Displays
The Normal college training school finishes its six weeks summer term on Friday with a Fiesta by fourth and fifth graders in the old training school building from 10 to 11:40 a.m. and 11 to 12 p.m. Visitors welcome. The primary rooms will review work, and the industrial arts department led by O Moe will showcase flower stands radio tables end tables sewing cabinets medicine cabinets footstools and similar items.
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Normal College Training
Anne Feley
Training Dhool
O. K.moe
Postoffice Contract Let Reported for Dillon Building
Report says the Dillon federal post office building contract was awarded to the James Leck company of Minneapolis though official confirmation is lacking. A sand and gravel sub-contract is said to have gone to a Butte contractor. Bids required work to start within 100 days of award.
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Dillon
Federal
James Leck Company
Minneapolis
Butte
Harry J. Andrus
Brother Sister Reunite After 380 Years
A brother and sister who had not seen each other for 380 years were reunited at the Ned Saunders ranch near Dillon last week when Mrs Minnie Wigley of New York City arrived for a vacation. Mrs Wigley is the wife of Sergeant Major Wigley, formerly of the British army, who served in India South Africa and France. He is now a U.S. citizen. Mrs Wigley’s oldest son Sergeant Ed Wigley is serving in the U.S. Army and stationed in the Hawaiian Islands.
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Ned Saunders Ranch
Fear ‘Dillon
Saunders
Minnie’ Wigley
New York City
United States Army
Hawaiian Islands
Little Symphony to perform second annual concert at college
The Little Symphony Orchestra of the Montana State Normal College under Frances Robinson will present its second annual concert. A mixed chorus of 80 voices accompanies the program with dance numbers by Margaret Connelley and Ruth Phelps. The event, prepared for weeks, is expected to attract a large local crowd after last year's hundreds of attendees.
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Little Symphony Orchestra
Montana State Normal Colise
Frances “Robinson
Margaret Connelley
Ruth Phelps
Stallings Leases Bannack Mines to Mine Group
On credible report C W Stallings and associates lease the Chipaul Mining Company properties. They operate the Graeter mine and mill at Bannack and plan work on the Gibson mine in coordination with the Bannack district holdings.
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C. W. Stallings
Chipaul Mining Company
Graeter
Bannack
Gibson
Strict Warning to Dillon Bicycle Riders and Parents
Mayor D A Gal warns Dillon children and parents that bicycles are subject to traffic laws like cars. He cites recent fatalities in nearby Butte and says the city may act to protect youths if riders do not follow rules.
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D. A. Gal
Dillon
Butte
Normal Students Plan Final Excursion From Dillon
Montana State Normal college students prepare for a summer school excursion next Saturday touring the state school at Boulder and the state capitol in Helena. Superintendent Charles Henry and B L Fairbanks lead the party leaving Dillon at 7 am with stops at Boulder and guided tours of the state historical library and capitol.
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Montana State Normal College
Boulder
State Capitol
Helena
Charles Henry
B. L. Fairbanks
Dillon
Robert B. Albright
Étate Historical ‘Mbrary
Capitol
Three Plays Tonight at Montana State Normal College
The dramatics department presents three one act plays in the college auditorium Friday night under Myrt le Savidge. Trifles by Susan Glaspell features Emerson Richardson Antrim Barnes William Olsen Verna Shively and Margery Fisher. O flaherty V C by George Bernard Shaw stars John Donaldson James Murray Elsie Rea Dorothy Powell with Theodor Lavine and Ruth Phelps in The Artist by A A Milne. The department has staged several works during the summer term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
College
Myrtle Savidge
Trifles
Susan Glaspell
V. C
John Donaldson
James Murray
Elsie Rea
Dorothy Powell
Theodor Lavine
Ruth Phelps
Francis Tonrey Receives Northwestern Merit's Award
Francis Tonrey a Beaverhead County High School graduate from Dillon Montana received a certificate of merit after completing a four week course at the second annual National Institute of High School Journalists at Northwestern University He was among 29 high school students from across the nation attending the institute.
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Francis Tonrey
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Mont
National Institute of High School Journalists
Northwestern University
Budget scrutiny sets district levies in Beaverhead
County board led by Nell Doyle reviewed school budgets for all districts and set tentative levies with many cuts from last year. Norah Connelley warned a 41 mills levy is needed to retire bonds for District No 16 covering Dillon schools. Trustees to be notified about refund steps for bond protection. Commissioners meet again as budget board tomorrow.
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Nell Doyle
Beaverhead
Norah Connelley
Dillon
Forest fire rules take hold in Beaverhead National Forest
Beginning last Thursday, fire prevention regulations are in force for the rest of summer in Beaverhead National Forest. No smoking is allowed on forest lands except in designated camps and inhabited areas. All forest users must carry a shovel axe and water bucket with each vehicle or pack train. Fire danger has risen after hot, windy days despite earlier wet season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead National Forest
K. D. Fleck
Renfro Dominates State Trap Honors For Dillon
Ted Renfro of Dillon Gun Club won the singles and all around titles at the 42nd state trap shoot in Billings and led Dillon to a fourth consecutive team title. Herman Peterson lost the handicap crown to L. R. Aldrich of Billings, while Otto Schulz of Dillon tied Renfro for second in doubles.
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Montana
Ted Renfro
Dillon Gun Club
Billings
Herman Peterson
L. R. Aldrich
Renfro
Dillon Club
Val ‘Lechner
Destar
T. T. McMahan
Butte
Peterson
Aldrich
Dillon
Otto Schulz
Idaho Couple Cited Montana Marriage Law Gap
Dillon Rotary heard Dr. Ashley W. Morse recount Mexico City Rotary International visit praising Mexican art and life. He contrasted time values with Americans and noted agricultural modernization. The piece mentions Idaho and Montana marriage law restrictions delaying a couple seeking a Dillon license. The couple considered Utah as an alternative.
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Ashley W. Morse
Butte
Dillon Rotary Club
Mexico City
Rotary International
Morse
Cow Moose Invades Dillon Morning Visit
A cow moose calmly browsed Dillon’s eastern lawns last Friday morning, wandering streets then retreating to the Luther Smith ranch on the outskirts after a dog spooked it. The animal leaped fences and disappeared over the East bench, marking a rare sight within city limits.
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Luther Smith Ranch
Dillon
Arrest Five On Drug Act Charge Here
Five Dillon proprietors and attendants were arrested Thursday afternoon by B B D Allard of the Montana State board of pharmacy. They face charges of violating state pharmacy law governing sale of certain drugs and prophylactics. The hearings occurred in justice court before Judges Louis Stahle and George Opp with County Attorney T H Gilbert representing the state. Four defendants entered pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
B. B D. Allard
Montana State Board of Pharmacy
Justice Court
Louis Stahle
George Opp
T. H. Gilbert
Ore shipments surge in Beaverhead County mines
Beaverhead mining shows strong growth with Dillon shipping 50 to 60 ore cars this month. Agent F idtry B Baum berger of the Oregon Short Line estimates each car carries about 50 tons. Local pits including Argenta district mines Ermont Hindgor Detter R B Caswell reopened and likely to ship daily carloads along with other mines listed. output ranges from one car monthly to weekly for several properties.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon
Fidtry B. Baumberger
Oregon Short Line
Ermont
R. B. Caswell
Hindgor
Detter
Argenta
Many
Batchelor
Bismark
Heavily Loaded Trucks Stopped By Idaho Officers
An Idaho road crew fleet including two loaded trucks and a 20 ton rock crusher was halted at Dell last Thursday morning by Undersheriff C. E. Blinn and Deputy Pat Flynn under new weight limits. The machines waited for Patrolman Flannigan and only proceeded to Butte with special chief approval to continue toward Sand Point, Idaho.
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Idaho
Dell
C. E. Blinn
Pat Flynn
Flannigan
Butte
Sand Point
Zeiger Show Opens in Dillon for One-Week Run
The C F Zeiger United Shows open in Dillon next Monday for a week under the Dillon volunteer fire department. The carnival promises top acts including Miss Livingston and The Four Jacks with aerial feats as high as 150 feet. It features 8 rides, 10 shows, three free acts and 26 concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Zeiger United
Dillon
Teer Fire Department
America
Livingston
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the Starr
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P. A. Galt
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Justice ‘Ourt
Louis Stahl
Towne
Armend
E. Blinn
Pat’ Flynnter
Vis
Dramatics Department
Northwestern
Ors
Rotary Club
Wyoming
Washington
Utah
Cow Moose
Zeiger
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