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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1938
Page
3
State Auditor John J. Holmes reported May welfare department expenditures of 445596 in state funds. Old age assistance payments totaled 247442, administration 38262 to aid to dependent children 54 to aid to crippled children 6542 child welfare 3535 aid to needy blind 676 commodity distribution direct relief grants in aid and sponsor's contributions 94628.
Senator B. K. Wheeler was awarded an honorary doctor of laws by American University of Washington D C at its 25th annual commencement last week. It marked the eighth such degree the university has granted in 25 years.
Graduates of the State University at Missoula finished their ceremony on time last week though a flat tire nearly caused a delay. The event highlighted the punctual procession and the smooth conduct of the graduation rites.
Tulips suit color scheme planting with predictable height and blooming time. Most bulbs yield one flower, some varieties branch. Informal color masses in modern beds create vivid, harmonious contrasts. avoid single rows. Darwins offer purple orange pink rose red. cottage tulips give yellows. white and black achieved with dark purple Darwin and white variety.
A note reports that signatures were completed in Helena at about 11 a m by Superintendent of Public Instruction Miss Ruth Reardon and a special messenger drove the documents to Missoula, arriving by 2 p m as required.
The Rogers Pass road dispute hearing moves from June 13 to June 20 to permit depositions of nonparties and three state highway commissioners. Lewis and Clark county district court had restrained the commission from awarding the construction project. The commission asked the high court to take the case, and the petition was granted.
Warrants issued last month by the State Auditor show John J. Holmes dropping to 2,796,888 from 3,339,113 in the prior year. Drafts totaling 561,179 were drawn against the liquor board fund 448,783 against the general fund 282,760 against the highway trust fund and 231,305 against the highway fund per the auditor.
Administrator I. M. Branford of the welfare department announced a survey of Montana relief load to determine need for foodstuffs and clothing to supplement other assistance. The federal surplus commodities corporation advised that the state will probably need large amounts of commodities, especially in industrial centers.
The liquor control board reports a year to date profit of 1 271 102, despite sales being 21.4 percent below the 1937 mark. Profits through June totaled 488 417 from liquor, 344 529 from beer, with 274 550 from licenses and 163 604 from excise tax in the first five months. May expenses were 50 860 versus 64 597 last year, and the state treasurer holds 259 549 on deposit, up from 156 028.
Chairman J Budke Clements and Sheriff Norman Broadwater charge James Williams of Townsend collected state compensation while employed profitably by the county.
Sportsmen who already hold $2 fishing and bird hunting licenses may surrender them, pay $3 more, and receive a $5 sportsmen's license. John W. Schofield, state superintendent of fisheries and hatcheries, announced that all revenue this year will fund fish screens to prevent irrigation ditch losses.
Under order of Federal Judge James A. Baldwin fifty veniremen have been summoned as grand jurors in Helena. The term opens with selection on June 20. One case is set for trial the forgery charge against Mary Taylor of Helena who allegedly forged the name of Floyd P. Howe to a United States check for 24.20 dollars.
The state supreme court admitted 29 graduates of the State University at Missoula law school to the state bar on motion of Assistant Attorney General Lee Metcalf. The group included one woman, Margaret Holmes, daughter of State Auditor John J. Holmes.
Clerk of the Supreme Court A. T. Porter reported Gypsy missing after a scare at the statehouse. Gypsy, a small turtle living in a glass bowl atop a filing case, was found behind Porter's desk unharmed. The search turned up nothing dangerous and normal in the office resumed.
Montana will open eight courtesy stations at state entry ports on June 15 through September 15. Twenty college students staff the stations to assist incoming travelers with information on scenic spots, history, fishing, and about 101 other inquiries. The program aims to improve visitor experience while driving tourism revenue estimated at 30 million dollars annually.
Governor Roy E. Myers reappoints Lee Williams Deer Lodge James B. Grierson Myers and Howard Morse Dillon to two year terms on the state grazing commission ending April 1 1940.
Senator B. K. Wheeler sponsors a bill to permit extension of state land leases. The measure aims to extend leasing terms and clarify authority for renewal and management of public lands under state control.
A lease term extending from five to ten years passed the senate. The measure has been endorsed by Montana cooperative grazing associations the Montana Wool Growers Association the Montana Stockgrowers Association of Montanans Inc and the state wide chamber of commerce.
Governor Ayers designated Lewistown as the site for the second annual All Montana Day to be observed July 4. The proclamation notes the city as host and states the program for the day will be announced.
Bernard Blodgett and Harry Ormesher, Missoula merchants, were found guilty of selling merchandise below cost in violation of the unfair practices act enacted by the last legislative session.
Miss Jean Bishop left Friday for Madison Wisconsin to attend a reunion of her University of Wisconsin class.
Mr and Mrs Walter Brundage arrived in Dillon Monday after a Sunday wedding in Tucson Arizona. The bride is a graduate nurse at Pina County hospital and the groom a Beaverhead county high school graduate now employed by a Tucson mortuary firm. They will live in Tucson after a short Dillon visit.
Local Union Pacific employees and their families gathered Sunday for a picnic at the W. F. Shaffner ranch on Taylor creek. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Chism, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Angeroth, C. M. Casterline, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carney, Mrs. Mary Carney, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shaffner, Mr. and Mrs. Hyram Olley, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Deaney, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Raff, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Webster, Mrs. Thel Johnson, Mrs. C. B. Holmes, and Eddie Exum.
ID A R meets Beaverhead chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its final meeting of the season yesterday afternoon at Mrs. T. K. Luebben’s home. A dessert luncheon was served. Mrs. J. Fred Woodside presented a paper on Great Men Women and Movements of the Period 1800 1837. Portraits of outstanding personages of that period were exhibited.
Miss Ethel Hedengram of Sheridan and Birdsill of Twin Bridges wed at Grace Methodist church Sunday afternoon with Rev. J. A. Meeke officiating in the presence of relatives. Attendants included Miss Alice Castle and Harold Gilman.
The Dillon Business and Professional Women's Club meets tonight at Claranel for monthly dinner. Delegates Claudia Faust and Helen Decker will report on the state convention in Lewistown and lead the Convention Stampede themed program.
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society meets at the church parlors tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. T. H. Dubois and other officers as hostesses. Ella Boetticher hosts the Presbyterian Manse society at 2:00 PM. Ladies Day at Dillon Country Club features hostesses and luncheon with bridge and golf. Past Presidents Parley meets at Miss Bernice Metlen's home. Riverside Social Club gathers at Mrs. Tash's. St James guild plans 3:00 PM visit to Mrs. Gilbert's. L D S Relief Society hosts at the chapel at 2:00 PM with Vie Mance and Cleora Olsen.
Beaverhead county range examiners W. J. Neidt Jr and Sylvester P Meade have begun examinations on ranches applying for payments under the range phase of the agricultural conservation program. Plane table measurements of farms listed under the crops phase are being made this month by Lee Tower Ralph Smith and Doyle Gordon.
Miss Frances Shannon of Frazer textbook librarian and Miss Kathryn Kellett of the faculty attend a national art fraternity meeting in Boulder Colorado. Kellett was elected honorary member from the State college chapter at Bozeman. During the first week of the summer term classes are conducted by Mrs Arnold Clair.
Mrs J H Smith and her niece Willeen Smith from Butte were guests at the D V Paddock home last week. The visit included family time with Mrs Paddock.
Stake tall growing plants to protect from wind and rain. Use 1 by 2 inch lumber or bamboo stakes for sturdy support. Stakes prevent bent or broken stems and are inexpensive to make or buy. Don't delay staking larkspurs fall beans or tomatoes until a gale damages them.
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