Foreign born whites show large losses in Montana 1920 to 1930
State division of publicity reports census data showing native born whites in Montana increased by 3 726 while foreign born whites fell by 20 659 between 1920 and 1930. The 1930 census counts 5387 606 residents as native born whites 72 961 foreign born whites Indians Mexicans and African Americans are also listed with county and city breakdowns.
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Montana
State Division of Publicity
Census Bureau
New Forest Rules Prompted Campers to Carry Tools
Regional forester Evan W. Kelley of Missoula announced that dry conditions require campers entering national forests after June 14 to carry a man sized shovel. Smoking will be restricted to established camps and inhabited areas.
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National
Evan W. Kelley
Missoula
Mayor Warns Dillon Parents Over Underage Driving
Mayor Hugh L. McCaleb warned Dillon parents to prohibit children under 16 from driving in the city. Police report frequent infractions despite prior warnings and promise harsher measures if steps are not taken promptly.
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Hugh L. McCaleb
Dillon
New Lutheran rector installed at local church
Rev. and Mrs. Q Schmidt arrive from St Paul as the new rector succeeds Rev Hanson who resigned. Installation set for next Sunday at 10 30 am at the Lutheran church. Rev A M Skindle r president of the Rocky Mountain district to officiate.
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Q. Schmidt
St. Paul
Lutheran Church
Hanson
A. M. Skindler
Rocky Mountain District
Beaverhead County Fair premium list to be issued next week
The Beaverhead Fair association secretary George W. Dart has revised and placed the premium list in the printer’s hands for the September 22 23 and 24 event. Prospective exhibitors can expect the complete up to date awards rules and information in today’s Examiner. New classes and generous awards head a strong lineup as many last year’s superintendents return.
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Beaverhead County
George W. Dart
Beaverhead
Al G Barnes Circus Draws Large Beaverhead Madison Crowd
The Al G Barnes Circus drew a big crowd from Beaverhead and Madison counties for two performances in Dillon. Spectators, including many youths, gathered early to watch unloading at the Oregon Short Line tracks and the athletic field, while circus staff noted ample juvenile labor. The show retained its high standards with one-ring acts already staged in prior stops.
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Beaverhead
Madison
al G Barnes
Dillon
Oregon Short Line
Enrollment up at Montana State Normal College summer term
President E. Davis announced a 350 student summer term total up 20 percent from last year’s 282. The expanded four year program draws graduates into a third year and new freshmen and sophomores enroll for the first time, working toward a bachelor of education. The spring term ended Friday and Oregon Short Line offered a special train to assist students returning home.
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Montana State Normal College
8. E. Davis
Oregon Short Line
Butte
Wool Market Inactive With Many Buyers Here
The Dillon wool market remains inactive with buyers from Boston firms present but no large clips contracted. Growers refuse to sell at low prices while shearing nears completion and wool arrives at the First National warehouse. Guy Emery of Butte scheduled to speak on Montana Association matters at the Rotary dinner tonight.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus Hotel
Guy Emery
Butte
Montana Associaon
Nile sewing club gathers at Mrs Heron residence
Mrs M J Heron will entertain the Daughters of the Nile sewing club this afternoon at her home north of the city. Members will meet at the home of Mrs George F Dart.
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M. J. Heron
Daughters of the Nile Sewing Club
George F. Dart
Lyons and Wheat Confer With Butte Elk Lodge on Seattle Meet
Mr and Mrs Glen Lyons and Earl Wheat visited Butte Monday to confer with officers of the Butte Elk lodge about the national meeting to be held in Seattle.
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Glen Lyons
Earl Wheat
Butte
Butte Elk Lodge
Seattle
John Kent Awarded Beaverhead Grandstand Contract
Dillon contractor John Kent won the Beaverhead county fairgrounds grandstand bid at 5099 dollars the lowest of five. Construction must finish by September 1 with daily penalties for delays. Bidders included Morrison 6643 Deatech 5824 Birrer 6760 Hamill 8820.
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Beaverhead County
W. T. Morrison
Wemple & Deatech
N. J. Birrer
Henry J. Hamill
Additional Tax Levy on Dillion Schools June 27 Vote
Six mill extra tax levy for School District No. 10 Dillion to fund maintenance operation and pay outstanding warrants. Election set for Saturday June 27 after board decision amid district revenue declines and prior deficits. Voters previously supported a similar levy during fiscal crises.
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Dillion Public Schools
Board of Trustees
Forrester Wins Regular Shoot At Dillon Gun Club
Roy Forrester broke 44x50 to win the Dillon Gun Club regular shoot at the fairgrounds last Wednesday night. Four squads competed including three women. W. D. Ross was second in the 56-third event. Vic Westergaard won a miss and out with Dr. E. G. Free second and Forrester third. In 60-third singles Forrester led with 44 followed by Bill Ross 42 and others. Next shoot led by Geil is next Wednesday night at 6:30.
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Roy Forrester
Dillon
Fairgrounds
W. D. Ross
Vic Westergaard
Dr. E. G. Free
Forrester
Bill Ross
H. Brundage
Steed
Free
Eudaily
Lanner
C. Gilbert
P. Westergaard
V. Westergaard
Langdorf
W. Jones
Boone
R. Smith
Vandegrift
Blerrum
Real estate week reveals notable property transfers
Lieutenant Governor Frank A. Hazelbaker sold his residence at 7048 Pacific Street to J. C. Jeppson manager of the local J C Penney store. W T Scully acquired the former James Faye property west of Dillon on the river road from William Noyes, including a small farm and other buildings near Fontana California. W E Stephenson bought the J F Wyatt residence and lots on South Washington Street last week.
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Frank A. Hazelbaker
Pacific Street
J.C. Jeppson
J. C. Penney Company
W. T. Scully
James Faye
Dillon
William Noyes
Fontana
Calif
W. E. Stephenson
J. F. Wyatt
South Washington Street
L R Grannis Dies After Prolonged Illness In Montana
L R Grannis longtime Montana resident died after a lingering illness at The Pines in Wise River. He was born in 1846 in Niles Michigan and moved west at 19. Survived by widow two daughters and two sons with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral held at his daughter’s home with Christian Science rites. Interment in Dewey cemetery. Pallbearers named from local community.
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West
Earkest
Daughter
Wise River
Neers
L. R. Grannis
L. O. Dwight
Dewey
J. Harvey
Walter Jones
H. Calvert
Arnold Wwolm
Harry Rutledge
James Alleen
Guy Carter
Warren Hughes
George Grannis
Butte
Leon R. Grannis
Long Beach
Calif
Mre. Clark Combs
Great Falls
Lon R. and
Leroy Grannis
Lola Barbara Combs
Velma May Combs
Sorensons Return From Southern California Vacation
Mr and Mrs Harvey Sorenson have returned from Southern California where they spent their vacation and enjoyed a reunion with friends and relatives.
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Harvey Sorenson
California
Poetry study session at library hosted by Virginia Randolph
The Parent-Teacher association sponsors a poem study for junior high pupils led by Miss Virginia Randolph at the public library on Thursday June 18 at 3 p.m. Students are invited to attend each Thursday at 3 o'clock and come prepared to discuss a book they have read.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Virginia Randolph
Public Library
Thebrary
Boy Scouts Donate Sum for Hospital Grounds
Illon’s three Boy Scout troops allocated funds to Barrett Hospital grounds improvement. During Anniversary week in February, Scouts gathered 41.35 in fines from city ordinance violations, deemed inappropriate for general Scouting use, and voted to apply the money to the hospital fund.
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Illon
Barrett Hospital Grounds
Fielding Graves
Hospital Grounds
Dillon Elks Drum Corps Dance At Dillmont Park A Hit
Members of the Dillon Elks lodge drum and bugle corps hosted a public dance at Dillmont park last Saturday night. A large crowd attended and the event was a financial and entertaining success. Prior to the dance, the Butte and Anaconda Elks drum corps and the local corps performed exhibitions on the business district streets to defray expenses for the corps planned trip to the national convention in Seattle next month.
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Dillon Elks Lodge
Dillmont Park
Dillmont
Butte and Anaconda
Seattle
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