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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1939
Page
3
A group of former Helena residents now living in Seattle will hold a Helena Montana picnic there on July 30. More than 600 former Treasure State residents are expected to attend as they spend the day visiting and reminiscing about old times.
The state highway patrol will start testing automobile headlights statewide this week with four patrol crews using standard testing machines. Patrol Supervisor Lou Boedecker says three new machines were purchased for the effort. Drivers with faulty lights will be ordered to repair them immediately to meet safety standards.
Savenac the U. S. nursery in Mineral county endured the coldest weather in 25 years during the recent heat spell. An artificial lake there froze over and garden flowers suffered while car engines struggled to start.
Julius J. Wuerthner of Great Falls elected president for the 1939 40 fiscal year at the Montana Municipal League convention in Anaconda. He succeeds Thomas J. McCarvel. Other officers include Lewistown Mayor Andrew Rockne first vice president Helena Mayor A J Roberts second vice president Butte Mayor Charles A Hauswirth third vice president Anaconda official Michael J Mee secretary and Helena city clerk treasurer Victor N Kessler.
Butter production in Montana reached 1 554 201 pounds as reported by B F Thrailkill head of the state dairy division. Other dairy products included butterfat 1 439 379 pounds ice cream 156 763 gallons cheese 146 739 pounds and powdered milk 10 600 pounds.
Governor Roy E Ayers returns to the Helena executive mansion after weeks in a Great Falls hospital where doctors ordered rest for some time yet He attends to urgent business at home MISSOULA Motorists into national forests must carry shovel bucket and axe per forest service fire danger rising in late season YELLOWSTONE PARK 2500 acre fire in Mirror plateau region worst since 1931 held to 1000 acres until July 19 high winds fueled flames Pelican creek lines held ringed and contained BR
The text states that liability for such commitment rests with the county only if a district court judge has issued the commitment order. It emphasizes the need for judicial authorization before charging the county.
Yellowstone Park officials announce a program employing 531 workers this year to help students and teachers sell magazines to fund college. The roster includes students from 32 states and the District of Columbia, led by Minnesota with 101, North Dakota 88, California 84, and Montana 67.
Three prominent Montanans accept invitations to address the American mining congress in Salt Lake City August 28 to 31. Sen Burton K Wheeler heads the Montana speakers joined by Carl J Trauerman president of the Mining Association of Montana and W H Hoover chief western counsel for Anaconda Copper Mining Co. About 2000 delegates from metal producing states will attend with an extensive program planned.
The top Montana softball teams meet in Bozeman August 26 and 27 for the annual state tournament. Bozeman is approved as host by the state association. The Bozeman Oaks, state champions, will defend the title.
Nine carloads of poison grasshopper bait have been turned out by the mixing mill here since it began operations. Despite heavy demand for the bait workers kept pace with orders during all but the peak demand period.
Police pursued reports of boy bandits aged 6 to 10 seen operating schemes and a dime on the curb threat. Officers found youngsters firing a .22 rifle at birds, claiming they were shooting at birds amid a neighborhood disturbance. In Washington the Bureau of Mines reported copper mine fatalities dropped 50 percent in 1938 from 1937, with 24 deaths and 2,098 injuries, and total employment 17 percent below the prior year.
In the Middle Fork of the Flathead a tiny bullhead fish was swallowed by an eight inch cutthroat trout. The bullhead’s head lodged in the trout’s throat, and both fish were found dead in the river, illustrating a grim river tale from Glacier Park.
Dr. Harlow B. Mills state entomologist notes severe infestations around Saco and Grass Range. Bait shipments to central eastern sections nearly halted, while Daniels, Rosebud, Cascade, Chouteau, Blaine, Hill, Toole, and Fergus counties still receive some bait. Injury judged light. continued migratory flights may lessen this year's damage but raise next year's risk if hoppers hatch in newly infested areas.
Sanders county reports winter wheat harvest has begun with Montana-wide start expected in 10 days to two weeks. Spring wheat heads out with some turning in Missoula county. Weather and soil conditions mostly favorable though hot dry spells affected grain filling in parts. Irrigated areas show heavy water use with plentiful supply. Montana Record Herald publishes a 106 page Diamond Jubilee edition selling out over 8,000 extra copies.
The state of Montana sold several Missouri River islands totaling 957 acres to the federal government for 4787 dollars. The land will be partly submerged when the Fort Peck dam creates a lake, with the islands becoming part of the reservoir.
Ranger naturalists at the park report the Model geyser roaring once more after staying inactive for almost 70 years. Hayden expedition records from 1872 show the geyser active during that historic survey.
In Columbus, Stillwater County wool growers have shipped 15 cars totaling 601,554 pounds this season with about 200 growers having already sold their clips to various buyers.
The Montana-Dakota Utilities company must appear at three public hearings called by the state railroad and public service commission to show cause why natural gas rates should not be reduced in six Montana communities. Hearings are set for Glasgow on Aug. 14 covering Glasgow and Hinsdale, Malta on Aug. 16 for Malta, and Aug. 18 at Conrad for Valier Choteau and Conrad.
The Wells D C parish invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 with the pastor’s sermon titled Blessed of God. The Daily Vacation Bible School starts Tuesday morning Aug 1 at 9 15 for eight days from 9 15 to 12 00 for children five and older.
The Montana North Dakota survey explores pumping and gravity irrigation from the Missouri River downstream into North and South Dakota. Plans call for canal and lateral systems between Fort Peck dam and Milk River, plus progress on Rock Creek and Marias River projects. Funds for power equipment at Fort Peck were turned to army engineers and a report on the investigation’s potential power market was awaited before further action.
A high wind near Jordan wrecked an autogyro owned by Greer Dusting Co of Mississippi and blew steel granaries over a mile, razing several Jordan CCC camp buildings.
Art Kelly Montana traffic manager says June 1939 revenue passenger miles between Great Falls and Salt Lake City rose 47 percent from June 1938, marking the biggest month in the airline’s Montana operations.
Helena Montana Dr. W J Butler state veterinarian says the state livestock sanitary board has had no reports of horses or mules suffering from sleeping sickness since May. The update underscores ongoing livestock health monitoring by the public agency.
Directors of the Montana Cowboys association announce a Cowboys Day at the North Montana state fair and rodeo on August 8. Veteran riders from 25 to 30 years ago will parade on horseback and join feature events with a chuck wagon and tent staked at the fairgrounds. Notables aiding the day include Dick Loss Tom Davis Sid Willis and Tom Adams.
The Examiner Printing Co showcases its top tier job work services and quality standards. Client projects are handled with precision, timely delivery, and professional craftsmanship across printing tasks.
Montana Commissioner James T. Sparling reported that agricultural department heads from seven north central states met at Rapid City to study farmer income preservation, tax adjustments, and improved marketing. States included Montana Iowa North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Wyoming and Minnesota. A temporary association was formed to pursue tax changes and closer regulatory cooperation for farmers.
Montana Extension Service bulletin by Howard G. Lewis covers selecting feeding and fitting calves with a health section by Dr. Howard Welch. Copies available from county extension agents or the Montana Extension Service in Bozeman.
Dr and Mrs George Routledge and daughter Marilyn plan a two week motor trip to the San Francisco fair and up the Pacific coast. Miss Bertha May Julion leaves for Kalispell to visit sister Mrs D W Phillips.
Heber Briggs of Idaho Falls is a guest at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. William Casper. William and James Gross of Glendale were Dillon visitors yesterday. Fay Gransbury of Reichle spent yesterday in the city.
Mid July heat wilted spring wheat in north central and eastern Montana districts while irrigated crops advanced. Winter wheat and fall rye began to turn and harvests started in several areas. Summer fallow ground stood up to heat and fields damaged by early hail storms showed strong recovery with overall crops reported good.
State Examiner W A Brown announced a new permanent service for cities and counties in department matters. First Assistant Examiner A E Williamson directs city and county financial problems and will personally assist when issues arise. The change replaces slow correspondence with direct advisory aid.
Leonard Thompson pastor leads Sunday services at 11 a m with sermon theme The Two Roads of Life There will be no Ladies Aid meeting Thursday July 27 at Ray Hansen home The farmer policy good neighbor ethos is highlighted by the sermon and notices
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