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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1932
Page
1
With ten days to filing deadline Beaverhead county offices draw 40 candidates. Ray Tash rancher filed for sheriff the eighth Republican hopeful. B N Stevenson Dillon merchant filed for clerk and recorder. former county treasurer Albert S Baker is the current incumbent.
State Normal College in Montana conferred its first bachelor degrees since expanding to a four year program. Hugh D. Mosier and Arthur Desonia earned bachelor of education degrees, while 98 sophomores received two year diplomas. Irving W. Smith spoke on The Teacher's Mental Health.
Samuel W Ford longtime Dillon resident died last Friday morning at Barrett hospital after illness spanning several days He was born June 6 1876 in Henry Missouri and moved to Dillon about 1904 He worked as a rancher and later in Dillon The funeral was held Sunday at Brundage chapel with Rev R C Shannon of the First Baptist church officiating Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery He is survived by his mother Mrs Pennington Ford seven sisters Mrs Opal Nelson Nora Phillips of Dillon Mrs Alfie Kohl Helena Mrs Lydia Crockett Clinton Mo Mrs Lawrence McGray N Y Mrs Cassie Van Winkle and Mrs Mary Weather spoon Brownington Mo and three brothers Roy Jackson William Kansas and Charles I Missouri
The Gosman Drug Store moved to the Masonic Building at Bannack and Idaho streets unveiling a metropolitan design. The new corner entrance floodlit facade glass displays and neon signage draw Beaverhead visitors while a rear music room and modern lighting elevate the shopping experience.
George M. Melton and R. E. Foster trustees of Selway Sheep sue Daly Bank & Trust in district court to block the sale of Selway Sheep lands advertised for June 10 under a trust deed. Rodgers & Collins represent the plaintiffs.
Ted Renfro of Dell dominates Utah state trap shooting, winning the open registered event and sweeping all state titles. He takes singles 196 to 195 over Wiley Coleman, doubles 96, handicap 97, all around 388, and high over all 487. Renfro previously swept Idaho state events and gains national exposure through Peters ads with Otto Schulz.
Late water rights are being revived this week by ranchers and commissioners in Beaverhead County as heavy rains raise the Beaverhead and Big Hole rivers to high levels, renewing attention to later water rights that had been largely unused in recent years.
The Montana Mercantile Company moved to the Ellen Building corner of Montana and Center streets, reopening Monday in a remodeled, display rich store. Frigidare equipped cases keep perishable goods cold, with a soundproof office and new entrance to the Eiffel store.
William E Barry was appointed by Sheriff W C Orr last Thursday as undersheriff of Beaverhead county, succeeding Carl Hartwig who resigned June 1 after five and a half years. Barry has served two years as deputy sheriff in the Dillon office and is a longtime Dillon resident.
Beaverhead county will add 824 new names to the electors list for the July 10 primary. Clerk Albert Baker and staff expect total registrations around 3,500 with about 701 cancellations since 1980 due to non voting or other reasons. Extra shifts are used to compile lists and prepare for the election amid strong interest in county office primaries.
Sam Wilkinson vice-president of State Bank & Trust was elected president of Group Six of the Montana Bankers association at the Deer Lodge district meeting. Guy D. Combes of First National was chosen district secretary treasurer. Also attending were R. M. Barrett and J. W. Rees of Dillon, accompanied by their wives.
The 1932 Chinook annual at Montana State Normal College was given to students last week. It is dedicated to Miss Lucy H. Carson and features color work, a modern cover, and photos of faculty, students, organizations, and athletic teams. Staff includes editor Claude Yates and others.
Despite strong wind at the fairgrounds last Wednesday night the Dillon Gun Club posted high scores in 4& trap. Tige Talent led with 99 of 100 and Roy Forrester 74 of 75, others included Vic Westergaard 102x126 and Ross 70x75 with several lower marks.
The Women’s National Organization for Prohibition Reform reports in Dillon and nearby communities that over 500 pledges have been signed to repeal the 18th Amendment. The drive, begun in New York in May, continues through the November elections with offices at North Montana Street and the Andeus hotel.
The Dillon city council held its regular June meeting at city hall last Thursday night. Claims approved include General Fund items from McCaleb's Beaverhead Auto Tribune Book Store and other suppliers, bonds for F A Hazelbaker and city officials, election expenses, salaries, and street and alley supplies.
LAUDE B. HODGES 32 a Dillon resident for three years died last Thursday afternoon when his car skidded on a slick highway near Monida, plunged from the grade and overturned. He died soon after motorists freed him. He had been bound for Spencer Idaho after leaving Dillon. A hitchhiker he picked up escaped unharmed. Coroner James E. Phillips said no inquest would be held. Rain made the road slippery and is blamed for the wreck. Hodges came to Dillon from North Carolina three years ago.
Beaverhound post of the American Legion and local businessmen discussed a community picnic likely on June 25. The event will be at Dillmont park with a bring your own basket lunch and a sporty program offering valuable merchandise prizes. A dance closes the day at Dillmont pavilion.
Pupils of the Claudia Faust School of Dancing present their annual summer revue at the training school auditorium with a varied program. Tap toe acrobatic ballet musical comedy and exhibition numbers fill the show. Joe Smith and the Orange Crush orchestra back the acts and provide intermission music. Vocal selections are featured with no admission charge. Participating are Ileen Jackson Ethel Herndon Edith Hanson Jeanne Peterson Dolores Williams Dorothy Groshman Merle Schmittroth Betty Blythe Stephan Judith Ann Chapman Jeanne Covall Elsie Lloyd Jane Waldorf Sadie Ford.
Dillon Rainbow Girls installed their officers Thursday night at the Masonic hall.New officers named include Cather ine Bates as worthy advisor Edlha Anderson as associate worthy advisor Georgianna Crouse charity Virginia Backus hope Eileen Berry faith Hester Olsen chaplain Edith Orr drill leader Helen Erwin red Ethel Hansen orange Gertrude Welborn yellow Dorothy Graves green Dorothy Hildreth blue Celena Nay indigo Helen Hoerning violet Barbard Bayerd confidential observer Mary Hester Decker outer observer Mone Herding musician Jane Kellom choir director Helga Anderson Alice Peterson Lucille Stephens Olmsted and Lida Shefier choir.
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