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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1940
Page
4
Courage is the virtue that champions right and sustains fortitude in pursuit of moral purpose. The collection links quotes from Cicero Sir Thomas Browne Mary Baker Eddy Epictetus Froude and Bayard Taylor to celebrate brave, loyal, and loving character.
A collection of brief reflections on prayer from Phillips Brooks Posey Mary Baker Eddy and Bunyan. The quotes explore prayer as wish directed to God discipline of life alignment between words and heart and the idea that prayer shapes blessing and action.
Paris E Wells D D minister announces Sunday school at 10 o clock and morning worship at 11 with a sermon titled The Preaching of the Cross. Vacation Bible school runs weekdays at 9 o'clock, excluding Saturday.
A Dillon girl named Miss Bennett, a Beaverhead County high school sophomore, described as a versatile dancer and Beaver staff member, died unexpectedly. She is survived by her parents, a brother, a grandmother, five aunts, three uncles, and several cousins. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Brundage Funeral Home chapel.
An article in Sooner State Press notes Johnston County Capital-Democrat editor Herbert J. Pate illustrates what a story would look like if every angle were printed. The spoof includes unnamed names and placeholders and ends with Publisher’s Auxiliary credits.
A discussion explored creating a museum and moving the port of entry from Monida to Dillon. It was noted that Lemhi and Salmon routes miss the current entry point. Mrs Willey Mrs Woodside and George Metlen were chosen to draft a resolution for the Chamber of Commerce seeking support to obtain a building for a combined port of entry and museum.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth A Brown of St Paul Minnesota announce the birth of a son named John Richard born Wednesday morning Mrs Brown is formerly Helen E Wilkinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Wilkinson of Dillon
County agent Fred Finch warns ranchers after last year’s grass fires burned over 10 000 acres and destroyed winter feed for 500 cattle. He recommends plowing fire guards around hay stacks buildings and pastures and placing water barrels ladders and axes at strategic points to protect structures from embers. Careful cigarette and campfire handling in dry areas is essential.
A ten day forest fire report notes rainfall declines since 1918 and 1931 doubling fire risk. It records 1 722 small fires, 101 large ones, 2 028 from lightning, 88 smokers, 24 campers, 33 railroads, 11 debris burning. 15 unknown origin and 3 incendiary. Officials urge extreme care with fire and warn closures may rise.
Mrs Helen Wheat and Mrs Roscoe Cornell will co host a golf dinner at Dillon Country Club tomorrow evening.
The federal bureau of agricultural economics says domestic mill consumption of wool may strengthen in the second half of the year. Increased government wool purchases under the national defense program, stronger industrial activity, and higher retail sales are cited, but price changes will hinge largely on foreign developments.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for senior and junior stenographers and typists in Washington. Key dates August 15 1940 and August 19 1940. Also civil engineer exams four grades with salaries 2600 to 4600 and closing dates August 29 and September 3 1940. Applications due to Washington or local boards.
A brief Whittier quotation expresses the theme that a heart that asks boldly in love gains what it seeks. The line reflects romantic sentiment with poetic emphasis on courage and desire.
Supt D S Libbey warns against confusing Glacier National Park with Glacier Park a village outside the park. Montana unemployment payments due July 31 for Q2 with penalties after. Collections for the quarter expected over 600000. Grasshoppers greatly reduced crop damage in Montana after heavy counts earlier. James W Gerard arrives in Hamilton for Montana vacation and predicts U S war within six months. Predatory animals killed over 5200 domestic animals in Montana in year ending June 30. Lesser migratory grasshopper now controlled in five worst counties of Montana.
A tourist rushed to Ranger Delyle Stevens at Yellowstone east entrance saying a bear was running loose. Stevens noted the park hosts about 500 black bears and 300 grizzlies, stressing caution for visitors.
The U S Bureau of Mines forecast August Montana crude oil demand at 20600 barrels, 1400 more than a year ago, with July demand at 18100 barrels. Also reported are Dayton cable work completing Montana’s first submarine telephone line from Dayton to Wild Horse Island for island ranchers and fire control, and a Cut Bank voyage down the Flathead river by three residents spanning 20 miles in nine hours.
Beaverhead county commissioners met July 1 2 3 1940 with all members present. Reports examined approved bonds depository securities filed. Five Dewey land tracts sold at tax deed auction. Bid call for south side stock pavilion addition at county fair grounds announced with plans to be prepared. Inmates counts and financials reviewed including district court high school and payroll figures.
Miss Beth Mae Nay daughter of Mr and Mrs Byron Nay pioneers of the Grasshopper ranches married Milton Elmer Hayes son of a prominent Dillon family Friday evening at Justice of the Peace George Opps home. Both graduates of Beaverhead County high school and active in the towns younger social circle.
Pastor Leonard Thompson leads a Sunday service at 9 30 a m with special music by Mrs W F Koeneke of Dillon. Ladies Aid meets Thursday August 8 at 2 30 p m at the Ras Hansen home.
Mrs Frances Sullivan of Spokane visits her mother Mrs Frank Nelson and sister Miss Lorene Nelson on Monday while traveling to New York by plane. She will join Mr Sullivan there and attend the fair.
Mr and Mrs Charles H Nib left Saturday for a vacation trip to Colorado with plans to return soon.
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