Six Die in Montana From Spotted Fever and Other Diseases
Six persons died in Montana last month from Rocky Mountain spotted fever, deputy registrar Lucien L Benepe reports. The six-month total reached 11, up from five in 1931. last year had seven. Forty three people died of communicable diseases in Montana last month including tuberculosis influenza whooping cough typhoid fever and septic sore throat.
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Montana
Rocky Mountain
Lucien L. Benepe
State Board of Health
Slap Scene Highlights Fashion on Screen in Red Headed Woman
The article notes a trio of on screen face slaps in Red Headed Woman with Chester Morris harming Jean Harlow. Anita Loos chose this slap motif for the film adaptation to heighten fashion and drama on screen.
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Chester Morris
Jean Harlow
Anita Loos
Crester Morris Ties With Harlow In Bantering Slap Saga
The passage chronicles Morris applying a violent palm to Harlow in a string of slap scenes. compares his record to Clark Gable and Chester, noting Gable’s two slaps in Night Nurse and Possessed, Morris’s multiple slaps, and his chivalrous claim that the punishment hurt him more than her.
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Morris
Harlow
Crester Morris
Clark Gable
Gable
Barbara Stanwyck
Joan Crawford
Chester
Miss Harlow
Church Services Shifts Between Dillon and Jackson
No services in Dillon on Sunday July 31. There will be services in Jackson next Sunday July 31 at 8 00 p m. The Church Festival is planned for August 21 with notices to follow in papers. Plan to attend.
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Dillon
Jackson
Letty Lynton Heads Hartwig Program
The film Letty Lynton starring Joan Crawford and Robert Montgomery leads the Hartwig program showing Tuesday. Local theater lists the 1932 drama as the main attraction with a gala opening and crowd turnout expected.
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Letty Lynton
Heads Hartwig
Joan Crawford
Robert Montgomery
Sensational film adaptation of High Society mystery
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a dramatic screen version of Marie Belloc Lowndes novel. The heroine faces a choice between reputation and prison as modern morals collide in a vivid climactic dilemma. Clarence Brown directs a notable supporting cast including Nils Asther Lewis Stone May Robson Louise Clogser Hale Emma Dunn Walter Walker and William Pawley.
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Wig Theatre
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Marie Belloc Lowndes
Clarence Brown
Miss Crawford
South America
New York
Nils Asther
Lewis Stone
May Robson
Louise Clogser
Hale
Emma Dunn
Walter Walker
William Pawley
Notable Dignitaries Planned for Dedication Event
The Beaverhead county dedication will attract prominent figures and include a program guided by the Montana and Idaho Daughters of the American Revolution Beaverhead and Lemhi mining associations and the Beaverhead National Forest. Dr. Hebard, linked to Lewis and Clark era events, accepts the invitation to speak. Details of the schedule will be announced soon.
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Beaverhead County
Dr. Hebard
Montana
Idaho
In Appreciation for Kindness in Our Bereavement
We express deep gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness after the death of our husband father and brother Mr D Gillies and family thank you for the floral offerings from Anna Gills Geraldine and family
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Anna Gills
Geraldine
D. G. Gillies
Dillon Monica Highway Contract Letting Expected Near One Million
The Dillon Monica highway project is set to be let and is expected to cost about one million dollars. Funding will come from a 2.5 million dollar advance under federal relief provisions, resuming statewide road construction on a large scale. Chairman Warden noted the measure may enable the commission to proceed with further plans.
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Dillon-Monica
Warden
Montana highway plan to upgrade Red Rock Monida route
The highway commission orders a $9,000,000 construction program for this year and next. Laborers will work six hours daily, five days a week, with wage rates of 50 cents per hour for ordinary labor and higher for skilled work. Only three non-residents may work on each contract. Completion will create an uninterrupted oiled highway from the Idaho line to Crystal Springs on the Butte Anaconda route, mainly in Beaverhead county.
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Highway Commission
Montana
Red Rock- Monida
Idaho State Line
Crystal Springs
Butte- Anaconda
Beaverhead County
Hazelbaker Wins Big State Victory Against Opponent
The report shows Hazelbaker sweeping most counties with large margins including Beaverhead Madison Powell and Deer Lodge. In Silver Bow he led 1812 to 692 while his home county backed him 1160 to 281. He faces Governor Erickson next with Erickson carrying two to one.
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Flathead
McCormack
Beaverhead
Madison, Powell and
Deer Lodge
Silver Bow
Erickson
Very Few Changes in Official Election Count
The report notes small shifts in vote totals with O. M. Best leading John E. David by 291, Gladys Garr ahead Lucie F. Walker by 391, and Nell Doyie topping Eva E. Stocker by 231 while also beating both rivals by 3. Justice of the peace races show multiple candidates with party and vote tallies listed across towns.
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O. M. Best
John E. David
Gladys Garr
Lucie F. Walker
Nell Doyie
Eva E. Stocker
Justice of the Peace
Dillon
George Opp
Louis Stahl
Tom Caverly
Lima
L. €. Ford
Local Ballot Totals Show Ties Across Parties
Republican and Democratic candidates posted numerous ties in unofficial returns. Names such as Howard Morse J H Bray Bertha Van Houtin F M Merrill W B Gleed James Kirkpatrick Dellar Gordon Phil lip Lovell C W Stallings George Opp A T Crossley Mark Clemon W J Tope W A Armitage Bessie Capehart and Don Anson were tied for several positions. Official results to follow on another page.
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Howard Morse
J. H. Bray
Bertha van Houtin
F. M. Merrill
W. B. Gleed
James Kirkpatrick
Dellar Gordon
Phillip Lovell
C. W. Stallings
George Opp
A. T. Crossley
Mark Clemon
W. J. Tope
W. A. Armitage
Bessie Capehart
Don Anson
Harry J. Andrus
James E. Doyle
H. R. Foster
Roy Herndon
W. A. Graeter
W. E. Roberts
Sanford Shepherd
J. P. Loss
W. P. Jahnke
Early autos described at Rotary meet
A Rotary Club meeting featured a report on early autos including the Moon. Charles Niblack recalled his Ford encounter while Lambert Eliel presented the club committee’s plan to aid firemen in Labor Day preparations. The club congratulated Jack Gilbert, state junior golf champion, and Bob Stephan, seventh flight winner. W. B. Hartwig spoke on the state tourney and Tom Gilbert read a District Governor Matson letter. President T. Lee McCracken made official announcements.
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Charles Niblack
Ford
Lambert Eliel
Rotary Club
Jack Gilbert
Bob Stephan
W. B. Hartwig
Tom Gilbert
Matson
Lewistown
T. Lee McCracken
Big Hole Basin Hay Men Rampage Leads to Arrests
Judge George Opp pleaded not guilty to third degree assault and is held on an August 5 hearing with a $1,000 bond. Ferris posted bond and was released on recognizance. Undersheriff Barry took charge of J Wilson after he allegedly threatened Deputy Hollenbeck with a knife during a brawl incident. Wilson was jailed for 60 days after a bystander intervened. Another disturbance at Wisdom led to four men being arrested for a meal dispute and license checks.
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George Opp
Ferris
Barry
J. Wilson
Hollenbeck
Wilson
Wisdom
Wisdom Cafe
W. C. Orr
Prisoners Released After Sheriff Halted Jail Rush
Four prisoners were ordered to leave town after word spread that men planned to force their release. Earlier a Western Wholesale building in Dillon was broken into last Wednesday night with $40 in merchandise taken from Featherly Transfer. Candy cigarettes and fruit were stolen and officers believe local youths were responsible.
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Orrle
Labor Day Celebration Plans Near Completion
Labor Day events near completion for Sept 4 and 5 with added features. Firemen’s committee members Art Hall Ott Gordon O T Vandegrift and William Angove coordinate efforts with Dillon merchants and local citizens to ensure a successful double holiday celebration.
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Art Hall Ott Gordon
O. T. Vandegrift
William Angove
Dillon Busine
Board Adopts Preliminary Budget After Adjournment
The board held a preliminary budget with revenues to cover the next year and no further business was transacted before adjourning at 5:00 p m The clerk was ordered to publish the board's action as required by law.
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Albert S. Baker
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Lutheran Church
Oxfords
Ade
Chas. H. Niblack
Tepaiteoo
First National Warehouse Co
Wells Brothers
Cash Meat Market
Mint Pool Hail
Dillon Meat Co
H. F. Best
Issan Auto Sales Co
Best
Beaverhead Lumber Co
Brownell
Bond Grocery Co
O’neil and Dunn
Kenneth Smith
Joe Kajin
Bud Peterson
J. M. Giles
Dan Grant
Clyde L. Price
Joseph M. Kajin
Bart Hungate
Reareal Bhist
Tod Eat Sanitary Meat Market
Continental Service Station
J. H. Dickey & Son
Graham Lima Mercantile Co
Potors Oooseceeeeeseeeneceesen Eee
J. A. Millecam
Priestly
Harvey Mercantile Co
Jennings
Graeter-Waldorf Co
Harby, Thomas, Jensen, Williams
Gill McNinch
W. E. Stinson
Smith
Standard Lumber & Coal
Albert S. Baker, Co
Petty George H. Harrison
Bull
Montana Mercantile Co
Harby and Co
H. M. Brundage
Dart Hardware Co
PAITS
Cece
J. H. McLaren
Hans Dons
Lima Mercantile Co
Downing Brothers Garage
Topaits
Peters
L. C. Stocker
Brownell and Supplies
White, McLeod
G. A. McNinch
Dillon Water Works, Co
Farm
Graham, Neil and Chink Cash
Firestone Service
Dillon Water Works
Wolot ™ cc
Ctearcadets Teste Econse
W. M. Miller
Lima Garage
Danny Pendergast
John Anderson
W. S. Tash
Roland Cliff
J. M. Neidt
George Cottrell
William van Houtin
M. P. Trueman
George Pettit
John Troupe
Dana E. Miller
R. J. Somers
Helming Brothers, Repairs Ansas
Continental Oil Co
Bicase Co
the Texas Co
Gasz
Standard Oil Co
Ind
PEAS
Etna
Butte Allen
Petty Cash
Union Electric Co
George R. Metlen
Hans Henningsen
L. M. Gilman
Fred Crouse
Dell Lloyd
Lyston Dansie
M. E. Fullerton
Beaverhead Auto Sales Co
Eliel Brothers
O. C. Gosman
Martin C. Jackson
Henry Wetmore
Cecil Wetmore
Hans Lauesen
Ciem
Leeeee Fair Fund
Bridge Funit
AIR Fund
I. E— High School
Goodyear
Pathfinders
Pathfinder
Montana Auto Supply Co
Dillon, Montana
Hazelbaker
Big Hole Basin
Completio
Red Lodge, Mon
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