Eleven Sites Offer for Federal Building in Pleven
Bids were opened in the Pleven post office for the proposed new federal building and national forest headquarters to cost 100000 dollars. Sites include State Bank & Trust on Idaho and Helena streets for 3400, R M Barrett's Sullivan barn site for 9500, R J Selway corners for 6500, Jessie Webster and Kate Lewis South Pacific street lots for 7000, George M Melton Sebree and Montana corner for 10000, and Mary A Gist South Idaho lots for 6600. forwarded to Washington for final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleven
National Forest
Harry J. Andrus
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
State Bank & Trust Company
R. M. Barrett
Idaho
Helena
Sullivan Barn
R. J. Selway
Jessie Webster
Kate Lewis
South Pacific
George M. Melton
Mary A. Gist
Fire Chief Guest at Dillon Rotary Meeting
O. T. Vandegrift, Dillon fire chief, spoke at the Dillon Rotary Club about department challenges and fire protection. He praised community support for the state firemen's convention and noted Dillon’s low fire losses boosting the volunteer department’s statewide reputation. Chester Hale discussed California strike conditions and the funeral accord for two slain strikers amid property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Vandegrift
Dillon
California
Taylor Bill Conference in Billings
Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes announced a preliminary conference in Billings on July 31 to discuss plans for administering the Taylor grazing bill. Interior officials including Oscar L. Chapman and Fred W. Johnson will attend. stockmen are invited to participate and present views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Billings
Interior Department
Oscar L. Chapman
Fred W. Johnson
General Land Office
Washington
Scries
Beaverhead Ranch Hand Dies After Horse Accident
James Bolenger a 68 year old Beaverhead county ranch hand died Saturday at Barrett hospital from injuries sustained when he was thrown from his horse last Tuesday at the Cook Sheep company ranch near Dell where he was employed. Details of the accident could not be learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bolenger
Beaverhead County
Barrett Hospital
Cook Sheep Company
Dell
Uncle Sam Will Aid Montana Students Next Year
Helena reports the emergency relief administration will spend 1.5 million dollars to aid 100000 needy college students nationwide next year with Montana receiving increased share. State officials note last year about five thousand dollars helped 400 to 500 Montana students at state schools. Aubrey Williams, acting relief administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Helena
Montana College
Emergency Relief Administration
Montana
Aubrey Williams
Precinct Party Leaders Elected Last Tuesday
Precinct committeemen and committeewomen were chosen in last week's primary per official election board tally. Names listed include precincts 1, 2, 4, 7, 12, 14, 17, 20 and 21 with Republican and Democratic selections and several tied races among nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Waldorf
A. L. Anderson
C. E. Blinn
J. E. Doyle
Archie Seybold
Alta McGee
Dellar Gordon
Taylor Bradley
B. J. McMenamey
J. H. Gilbert
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Henry R. Rodgers
G. T. Paul
Fred Chapman
Rostoe Cornell
H. N. Tragitt
George Opp
Clara Adams
Arthur Graeter
George Main
A. T. Crossley
Alice Arbour
Dan Pendergast
Flora, Hirschy
Minnie Pendergast
W. A. Ar
Huge kite over Woodside field bewilders pilots
Showers and cool weather spread relief across Beaverhead County with rain halting haying in the Big Hole basin. A giant box shaped kite observed near Dillon puzzled passing aviators as Montana Standard dispatches noted cooler conditions and a lighter drought mood after a hot spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodside Field
Dillon
Montana Standard
Dilion Ie
Beaverhead
Big Hole Basin
Ditlon
Concert by Little Symphony Delights College Crowd
A large crowd enjoyed the Little Symphony orchestra from the Normal college on campus in the concert Under the Stars conducted by Frances Robinson. The program included Steinhauser March Ketelby In a Persian Market Seredy Tocaben waltzes and Seredy arrangements. A 50 member mixed chorus directed by Miss Robinson performed Viennese Lullaby De Compton Races and a Ruth Phelps dance with orchestral accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Symphony Orchestra
the Normal College
Frances Robinson
Steinhauser
Ketelby
Seredy-Tocaben
Seredy
Miss
Dog Unearths 1807 Newspaper Copy Near Burton
A curious dog found by Miss Louise Almy returned with a Youth's Companion issue dated February 27, 1807. The paper, addressed to Miss Edith Graeter sister of W A Graeter head of the local federal relief burton, was in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Almy
Edith Graeter
W. A. Graeter
Burton
Unofficial Results in Primary Stand After Canvass
Unofficial results of the primary election reported by Dillons newspapers remained unchanged in candidate positions after the official canvass though some totals were slightly altered. The canvass confirmed 2 098 votes and showed two thirds of electors voted last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
County Board Accepts Bids New Building
Beaverhead county Montana board of commissioners met July 16 1934 to open bids for infirmary construction at the county farm. One assessment reduction petition was filed and laid on the table for investigation. Present were Commissioners Rife Hartwig and Jackson with Clerk Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Death of Bishop Faber shocks Dillon community
The Rt Rev William F Faber head of Montana Episcopal diocese was found dead in Paradise Creek Glacier Park. He had been missing since Friday after leaving Two Medicine chalets for a hike and was last seen with Rev Lee Young of Great Falls. He visited Dillon recently to confirm a class at St James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
William F. Faber
Episcopal Diocese of
Montana
Paradise Creek
Glacier Park
Lee Young
Great Falls
St. James
Gosman Family Return Home After Glacier Park Visit
Mr. and Mrs. George Gosman and their daughter Dorothy Ann traveled from Glacier National Park after a Canadian visit. They cut the trip short when Mr. Gosman injured a leg while helping a tourist with a stalled car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gosman
Dorothy Ann
Glacier National Park
Points
Canada
Gosmen
Gosman
Atari
Food Expert To Conduct Series Here
Miss Lillian Stone, Montana extension service home demonstration agent, will lead a second series of demonstrations in Beaverhead county starting with a class in Dillon on Tuesday July 31. Tentative dates follow in Armstead August 6 Lima August 7 Melrose and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Stone
Montana Extension Service
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Judge Delays Printing Case In State Union Labor Challenge
District Judge Benjamin E. Berg took under advisement the suit by Sam Hampton to permanently restrain state officials from letting printing contracts under the current law. Hampton had secured a temporary restraining order blocking bids, arguing the law is class legislation. The hearing followed arguments on constitutionality in Bozeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Benjamin E. Berg
Sam Hampton
Cooney
Hampton
F C McFadden Named Head of Association
Dillon hosted Montana firemen for their forty third annual convention with delegates from major cities. Frank C McFadden of Dillon was elected president by 34 to 19 over two rivals, with Kallspell selected as next meeting site over Anaconda. W O Mathews D E Moser Arthur L Quinn Fred Noble George W Dewar named officers. Henry Quane installed. Attendees toured Bannack and Elk Horn Springs then enjoyed banquet and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
Frank C. McFadden
State Association
Kallspell
Anaconda
W. O. Mathews
Bozeman
D. E. Moser
Arthur L. Quinn
Missoula
Fred Noble
Butte
George W. Dewar
Havre
Henry Quane
Annual tennis tourney starts next Saturday
City tennis titles will be at stake as Dillon's third annual tournament opens Saturday at the Normal college courts. Entries must sign up by Friday with a 25 cent entry per person per class, or 50 cents for players entering all three classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Bill Boone
Rev. H. N. Tragitt
Ruby Wentworth Melton
Della May Osborne
Donald Light
Germany
Harold Johnson
Public School Opens September 17 for 1934-35 Term
At the last school board meeting plans were finalized for a nine month school year 1934-35 with the fall term starting Monday September 17. All outstanding warrants against the district will be paid by December 1, 1934, restoring financial soundness.
Miner James McFadden Injured in McCarthy Mine Accident
James McFadden, a miner in the McCarthy district, was brought to Dillon last week with burns from a mine accident. He is the brother of Attorney T. F. McFadden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McFadden
McCarthy District
Dillon
T. F. McFadden
Seattle businessman John Drummey visits with family
John Drummey, a prominent Seattle businessman, spends a brief stay in the city from his coast home and is visiting his mother Mrs. W. F. Drummey and his sister Mrs. Hiram Brundage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Drummey
Seattle
W. F. Drummey
Hiram Brundage
Firemen Plan Labor Day Rodeo to Fund Rural Truck
The Dillon fire department and Beaverhead Farmers Union finalize plans for a two day rodeo on Labor Day weekend September 2 and 3. Proceeds fund a new rural fire truck. Sam Freeman hired to assist, with carnival, concessions, and several sealed bids for stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Fire Department
Beaverhead Farmers Union
Beaverhead County
Fairgrounds
Sam. Freeman
William Angoye
L. Ott Gordon
Entertainers and Speakers at College Event Series
Two nationally known speakers and two prominent performers await Montana State Normal College over the next two weeks. Dr. James M. Matthews of Babson Institute speaks on U S economic conditions at a special assembly, alongside Dr. Henry Neumann of the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture. August 6 brings Nelle Weston of Livingston to perform dramatic recitals, with Marie Montana, a Montanan and noted singer, also highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
James M. Matthews
Babson Institute
Babson Park
Mass
United States
Henry Neumann
Brooklyn Society For Ethical Culture
Nelle Weston
Livingston
Mont
College Auditorium
Miss Weston
Marie Montana
Ruth Waite
Two Plead Not Guilty in Dell Mercantile Robbery
C. W. Tabor and John Tabor were arraigned in Judge George Opp's court charged with the April robbery of the Dell Mercantile store. They pleaded not guilty and had bonds set at 2500 dollars each, which they could not post. They were apprehended by Butte officers and brought to Dillon by Sheriff James Ae McGollum. Continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Tabor
John Tabor
George Opp
Dell Mercantile Company
Dell
Butte
Metlen Attends Taylor Bill Meeting in Denver
Montana representative Joe Metlen of Beaverhead County attends a Denver meeting with government and state officials this week. The conference focuses on the Taylor grazing bill and other western agricultural policy topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metlen
Taylor
Denver
Montana
Joe Metlen
Armstead
Mellen
Beaverhead
Tena
Also Mentioned on This Page
Feder
Q O. T. Vandegrift
Combes, Hale
Board of Commissioners
County Farm Infirmary
Bishop Faber
Lima
Melrose
F.C. McFadden
Kalispell
Bannack
Elkhorn
Robert Allen
Robert L. Allen
Tennessee
The
Firemen and Farmers Union
C. W
Man
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