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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1935

Page

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Court Favors Grazing Land Reveal

Montana Supreme Court upholds a ruling in the Leuthold v. Brandford case concerning state grazing land leases. The decision affects Beaverhead county ranchers and centers on a 1933 act guiding two year leases and possible three year extensions for lessees in good standing.

John H. Leuthold I. M. Brandford State Board of Land Commissioners Montana Supreme Court Beaverhead W. G. Gilbert Montana Woolgrowers Association

Silver Bow Drum Corps Invited to Dillon Fourth of July

Commander J C Wedum extended an invitation to the Silver Bow post American Legion drum and bugle corps in Butte to attend the Dillon Fourth of July celebration under Beaverhead post auspices. The renowned Northwest outfit is expected to accept. A local band will also play, and organizers anticipate a large turnout from surrounding communities.

J. C. Wedum Drum and Bugle Corps Silver Bow Post American Legion Butte Beaverhead Butte Corps Silver Bow Drum and Bugle Corps Northwest Dillon

Gargoyles Initiate New Members at Spring Banquet

The Gargoyles dramatics society of Normal college inducted several pledges at the spring quarter banquet held at St. James guild hall. Pledges named are Marjorie Tebeau Nancy Lyons Barbara Lehwalder Helen Kenny Lempi Takala and Florence Tacke.

Gargoyles Dramatics Society the Normal College St. James Guild Hall Marjorie Tebeau Nancy Lyons Barbara Lehwalder Helen Kenny Lempi Takala Florence Tacke Bessie Rector Doris Binder Charles Martin The Dolphins College Marie L. Larson Esther Hooker Lilly Lee Josephine Cebull Agnes Benson Wynafred Steese Hel

Dillon Man Badly Injured In Auto Crash

Charles Titus a night clerk at the Metlen hotel in Dillon was critically injured when his car plunged off the highway south of Dillon. Passenger Bob Woody escaped injury. Titus was dragged several yards, later hospitalized and reported on the road to recovery. The crash followed an Elks dance at Dillmont park. Titus had recently survived a stickup at the Metlen hotel.

Charles Titus Dillon Metlen Bob Woody Titus Barrett Hospital Dillmont Park Idaho

Legion Holds Memorial Services for Departed Veterans

Beaverhead county reports patrols for highway violations by Officer Wright of the Butte district last Thursday. Several motorists with foreign or 1934 plates were ordered to report to Sheriff James A. McCollum. Beaverhead post of the American Legion held Memorial services at Mountain View cemetery with the high school band and a firing squad, graves decorated after the ceremony. Memorial day quiet in Dillon as residents fished and floated county sites. John Sutherland was in Dillon from Dell.

Beaverhead County Wright Butte James A. McCollum Beaverhead American Legion Mountain View Cemetery L. A. Gregory Legionnaires Dillon

Ed Haining Dies at Dillon Home Aged 80

Edward B Haining longtime Dillon resident died at his home after a brief illness. He was 80, lived in the county 40 years, born in New Brunswick Canada and came to the United States as a young man arriving in Dillon about 1895. Surviving are three daughters Cora Fozzard Dillon Alice Haven New Brunswick and W H Jones West Palm Beach Fla a son George Palm Beach Fla two sisters C A Smith Anaconda and Mrs John Sutherland Dell and a brother James Calgary Canada The funeral was held Friday at Brundage chapel with Rev W H Mitchell officiating and burial in Mountain View Cemetery.

Hdward B Haining New Brunswick Canada United States Dilton Cora Fozzard Dillon Alice Haven W. H. Jones West Palm Beach Fla George Palm Beach C. A. Smith Anaconda John Sutherland Dell James Calgary Brundage Chapel W. H. Mitchell Episcopal Church Mountain View Cemetery

Misses Visit Butte Yesternight From Nearby Towns

Miss Jane Herndon Alma Olsen Anna Mautz and Lois Creighton were visitors in Butte yesterday. The group toured local shops and attended a community gathering.

Jane Herndon Alma Olsen Anna Mautz Lois Creighton Butte

Dale Metlen Visited Butte for Personal Matters

Dale Metlen was in Butte yesterday and attended no business matters.

Dale Metlen Butte

Graduation Set For Normal College Training School

Forty three eighth grade pupils will receive diplomas at the Normal college training school commencement tomorrow at 2 pm in the college auditorium. Superintendent Charles Henry will present the class and J E Monroe will award diplomas. Several pupils will give addresses. The program includes an orchestra, a cornet solo, and the class gift presentation. The regular term ends Friday.

Normal College Training School Charles Henry J. E. Monroe Rosemary Girnus William Tait Jo Ann Fuller Evelyn Nissen Ruth Jackson June Patrick Eleanore Thompson William Tower H. J. Schmidt The Presbyterian Church Training School L. A. Gregory Elizabeth Wilkinson Gladys Burtch William Wall Donald Alley Wanda Atkeson LaRue Cantrell John Carr Dee Casper Bettie Davis Maurine Dil

First Beaverhead County Still Dismantled After Repeal

State and county officers found a 176 gallon still at Pool creek head in Horse Prairie Beaverhead county. A 1600 gallon mash vat held about 500 gallons of mash. No liquor found. five barrels copper vat and other equipment confiscated. Arrest expected soon as fingerprints and clues point to recent operation.

Pool Creek Horse Prairie Beaverhead James A. McCollum Pat Flynn John Reardon J. H. Bur

Shearing Season Begins as Beaverhead Ranchers Hopeful

Rotary club approves resolutions praising former Dillon president W W Wahl who will become Helena high school principal. Members share favorite stories at Metlen hotel. Beav erhead county ranchers anticipate improved outlook due to generous May rains and abundant river flows easing drought worries.

Dillon Club W.W. Wahl Metlen Wah Helena Helena High School Beaverhead County

Large Number Of Butte Elks Enjoy Dance Wednesday

About 200 Butte Elks and their ladies attended the annual Dillon Elks anniversary party held last Wednesday night at Dimont Park. The Butte lodge drum and bugle corps performed an exhibition drill in the business district, as Don's dance band provided the entertainment.

Dillon Elks Dilimont Park Butte Elks Butte ‘Lodge Don's

Roy Forrester Dominates Scout Swim Meet at Gregson Springs

Roy Forrester Jr. of Dillon won all three major events in the Boy Scout field day swimming meet at Gregson Springs last Saturday. He captured first in the Class A 150-foot dash the swim-on-back and the Class A 100-foot dash, and placed third in the candle race and in the free-style relay with Dil son teammates Bill Bayerd John Combes and John Carr. Bayerd tied for third in two Class A dashes while Combes also took third in Class C events.

Roy Forrester, Jr Dillon Gregson Springs Bill Bayerd John Combes John Carr Dilson Dillon Troop

Students at the Normal Get Awards

At the assembly last Wednesday President Davis awarded students for Normal college activities. The basketball block was won by Emory Rouse Anaconda Rayburn Thompson Dillon Lake Dyche Salt Lake City Bernard McGinley Butte Ralph Endally Dillon Jess Wetzel Browning Milton Crocker Armstead Robert Murray Bear Creek Arthur Fish Raynesford and Marion Kruaie Butte for participation in intercollegiate debating contests awards.

Davis Emory Rouse Anaconda Rayburn Thompson Dillon Lake Dyche Salt Lake City Bernard McGinley Butte Ralph Endally Jess Wetzel Browning Milton Crocker Armstead Robert Murray Bear Creek Arthur Fish Raynesford Marion Kruaie

CCC Youth Dies At Hospital In Local City

Lloyd Matthey 18, worker at Birch Creek CCC camp, died at Barrett hospital from pneumonia after a brief illness. A native of Fredericksburg Ohio, his body was sent there for burial. Will Carroll visited the city Saturday from Horse Prairie.

Lloyd Matthey Birch Creek CCC Barrett Hospital Fredericksburg Ohio Will Carroll

Eighty Five Diplomas and Degrees Awarded at State Normal

The thirty eighth annual commencement of the Montana State Normal College honored eighty five two year graduates with diplomas and eighty five bachelors of education. Superintendent Henry A. Davee gave the address while Frank Eliel of Dillon conferred degrees and diplomas. Rev Orval A Schmidt delivered the invocation and benediction as the Little Symphony orchestra provided music under Frances Robinson's direction. Continued on page 6.

Montana State Normal College Henry A. Davee Normal College Hoe Sheldon H. Davis Frank Eliel Dillon State Board of Education Orval A. Schmidt First Lutheran Church Little Symphony Orchestra Frances Robinson

Annual Dance Revue Set Friday Night By Claudia Faust School

The Claudia Faust School of Dancing will present its annual revue Friday night at the training school auditorium. Don's dance band will accompany several numbers before, during, and after intermission. The show includes two parts with a second depicting tryouts for a colossal musical comedy picture and a Kiddie Revue within a show. Dancers include Merle Schmittroth Elsie Lloyd Miriam Morse Mary Jane Paul Betty Blythe Stephan Phyllis Evelyn Davis Darlene Kakuske Dolores Williams Dee Smith Mary Lou Stroeder Helen Koski Peggy Smith Carol Giudici Merlyn Sandvng Leah Johnson Donna.

Claudia Faust Merle Schmittroth Elsie Lloyd Miriam Morse Mary Jane Paul Betty Blythe Stephan Phyllis Evelyn Davis Darlene Kakuske Dolores Williams Dee Smith Mary Lou Stroeder Helen Koski Peggy Smith Carol’ Giudici Merlyn Sandvng Leah Johnson Donna

Nine Weeks Term Opens At College

The summer session at Montana State Normal College starts next Monday June 10. Both two year and four year degree courses are accredited, with many juniors and seniors pursuing degrees. Special offerings include fine and industrial arts angish and social studies. Music includes chorus and orchestra with piano and violin lessons by Ralph McFadden and Frances Robinson. Dramatic groups, tennis, swimming, archery and other sports are planned under Marjorie Hamer and Coach Herbert P. Kakuske. Home economics and related crafts also offered.

Montana State Normal College Ralph McFadden Frances Robinson Marjorie Hamer Herbert P. Kakuske

Beaverhead Council Plans Next Year Activities

The Beaverhead home demonstration council met at the courthouse Monday afternoon with Lillian Stone in charge. Blanche Lee outlined the Montana program planning and the group selected topics for upcoming months including buying yard goods pattern fitting dress adjustments upholstery slip covers and landscape gardening.

Plana Beaverhead

Better Housing Drive Renewed in Dillon

Dillon and Beaverhead county join the National Better Housing campaign for the coming weeks. Fred Simons is chief clerk, with temporary headquarters beside the court house. A house-to-house drive will be launched to renew community unity. Mayor D A Galt commented this week.

Dillon Beaverhead Fred Simons FERA F. D. Willis Court House D. A. Galt

Fair Sex Loser In City's First Archery Combat

In Dillon's inaugural archery meet on a field behind the college gymnasium the town team of men defeated the Normal college girls by about 100 points. Prizes went to Malcolm Stone Bill Backus Emery Rouse and William Dunn for the town team while Bertha Takala Rae Harrington Jane Pratt and Jennie Boveé made up the Normal squad. Distances of 40 30 and 20 yards were used.

Dillon Normal College College Gymnasium Malcolm Stone Bill Backus Emery Rouse William Dunn Bertha Takala Rae Harrington Jane Pratt Jennie Boveé Arro’ Va

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Supreme Bench Silver Bow Drum Corps Crack Butte Post Legion ED Haining Sheriff's Office Rotary Club Wahl Tom Gilbert Tom Luebben Sam Wilkingon Sheldon E. Davis Rush Jordan Roy Forrester Mayor Galt
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