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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1939

Page

4

Dillon Busy Social and Official Roundup in Beaverhead

Federal Judge Baldwin appoints W J Cushing of Dillon as conciliation commissioner for farm debt cases in Beaverhead county. Local and visiting residents listed include Bruce Christman of Los Angeles, Paul DeVore of Great Falls, Bob Teale of Portland, and many Dillon area trips and meetings. Marriages, travels, and hospital stays feature among town news with multiple visits from Butte, Missoula, Lima and Idaho Falls residents.

James H. Baldwin W. J. Cushing Dillon Beaverhead County Bruce Christman Los Angeles Christman Paul T. DeVore Great Falls Montana Farmer Grasshopper Valley Big Hole Basin

April Leads All Months In Hatched Baby Chicks

The federal bureau of agricultural economics reports that more baby chicks were hatched in April of this year than in any previous April, marking a record for hatchings in the month.

Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics

Spring Tune Up Promises Easier Mowing in Field

A spring tune-up for lawn mowers is advised to simplify mowing work. Regular maintenance before use helps ensure smoother operation and reduces in-field breakdowns.

Recreation Project To Start Soon In Dillon

A WPA recreation program will operate in Dillon this summer under the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary. Open to children over 8, it will be supervised by Helen Doyle for girls and Bob Lee and Bob Holloran for boys, offering baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis and swimming if possible. Registration is Friday at city hall at 8 pm, listing height age and weight to form groups.

WPA Dillon American Legion the Legion Auxiliary Helen Doyle Bob Lee Bob Holloran D. V. Paddock Smith Paddock A. S. Johnson Paul Anderson C. J. Horren Emil Conger C.M. Casterline

Idaho Road Boosters Hear State Group Dinner Report

Idaho delegation guests of Dillon businessmen last Thursday night heard W A Dalby of Leadore outline a road improvement project. Present were Leadore boosters McRea Benson Benson Evans and George Redding. Harold Warner presided.

Idaho Dillon W. A. Dalby Leadore Leadore Road McRea Benson Benson Evans George Redding Harold Warner

Rain Delays Sheep Shearing Despite Bright Market Hopes

Heavy rainfall has postponed shearing with no major sales yet. Growers expect slightly higher prices than last year as Beaverhead reports lighter, cleaner fleeces. Sheepmen remain upbeat, citing excellent range conditions from abundant precipitation and good crop progress with limited irrigation so far this season.

Gun Club Opens New Traps and Clubhouse in Dillon

The Dillon gun club plans to open its new traps on July 7 8 and 9 during the state tourney where Dillon and Missoula will settle their tie in the Standard telegraphic tournament. Cliff Stump of Helena will assist in cashiering the shoot and a dress rehearsal yielded high scores despite cold winds. Herman Peterson led with 193x200 and 99x100, while others posted strong singles and side bets across the field.

Dillon Missoula Cliff Stump Helena Herman Peterson Time Talent John Jackson John Krause Russell Smith Dre Allen Butte Jacobs P. Schwab C. Boyer W. Jones W. Westergard Carl Anderson H. Brundage J. Keenan J. Brundage R. Barrett P. Westergard D. Gordon J. Lynch W. Ross Kenneth Krause

River Still Hides Body Car In Rising Waters

Police and deputies search the river for a victim believed to be trapped by rising water. A glass-bottomed boat and a canoe team under Deputy Sheriff Dellar Gordon and Pete Westergard operate in attempts to locate the body as officers await it surfacing.

River Dellar Gordon Pete Westergard Dillon T. J. Sullivan Butteman

Brundage Returns From Virginia With Buick Hearse

Lew Brundage, son of Mr and Mrs H M Brundage, returned last Wednesday from Charlottesville Virginia where he studies at the University of Virginia He drove a new Buick hearse home from Lima Ohio for his father He was accompanied by Harry McClaurity of Virginia Miss Janet Henneberry daughter underwent an operation at Murray hospital Friday

John Koski Poland Chicago Ralph Huntley Wisdom Dillon A. C. Morrow Helen Palo Alto Calif Frank Kellum Jane Missoula Mildred Gerer Santa Barbara Albert Erickson Lorin Miller San Francisco Golden Gate Exposition Mary Louise Buhrer Reichle Minnie Buhrer William Bergeson, Jr Ray Megquier Great Falls Homer Faust Bozeman Lew Brundage H. M. Brundage Charlottesville University of Virginia Lima Ohio Harry McClaurity Virginia

Dillon Rodeo Attracts Top Cowboys For Event

The Dillon rodeo will feature leading cowboys from across the U S and Australia. Six American riders including Bill McMachin from Trail City S D Steve Heacock from Phoenix and Al Fletcher from Santa Barbara join international stars Bob Rooker trick rider Diamond D Dewey and his Panther and Ferdinand the Bull act. Daily shows start at 2 30 p m with a parade through the business district.

Bill McMachin Trail City S. D Steve Heacock Phoenix Ariz al Fletcher Santa Barbara Calif Irvin Carlson Salmon Idaho Ray Southard R. R. Ingersoll Wolf Creek Vic Blackstone Pecos Texas Lloyd Irvin Wortman Bozeman Bob Rooker Roper Tex Austin London Will Diamond D. Dewey Buffalo Panther Howard Essex Ferdinand Bull

Local Lodge Celebrates Flag Day Event

John T. Orr, past exalted ruler, spoke on the history of the flag with banners shown by Dillon Boy Scouts. The Dillon Elks drum and bugle corps and color guard joined a parade before the program. Exalted Ruler Frank Lasich led the lodge ritual as Elks quartet performed with Don Julion at the organ. Legion guard included Gilbert Bechler Paddock and Hovren. Flag Day committee members were Griffith Anderson Murray Hier Nelson.

John T. Orr Dillon Boy Scouts Dillon Elks Drum and Bugle Corps American Legion Boy Scouts Frank Lasich Elks Warren Stone Dave Hier Paul Bramsman Dale Metlen Don Julion Lodge Legion Thomas E. Gilbert C. A. Bechler D. V. Paddock C. J. Hovren Oscar Griffith Carl Anderson Harold Murray Norman Nelson

Dillon Girl Tops Honor Roll At College

A Dillon student leads the honor roll with Patricia Gilbert among names listed in Dillon and nearby towns. The long roster includes Bar bara Hancock Butte Elizabeth Kingston Walter and many others from Dillon Whitefish Butte and surrounding communities. Three babies were born at Barrett hospital last weekend a son to Mr and Mrs Leo Baril Sunday morning a son to Mr and Mrs Felix Radatz of Dell Saturday and a son to Mr

Patricia Gilbert Dillon Barbara Hancock Butte Elizabeth Kingston Walter Elmer Tuomi Sand Coulee Nelly A. Vander Ark Manhattan Florence McBain Lida E. Shaffner Harold L. Dugan Whitefish William M. Johnson Great Falls Ruth Anglim Cut Bank Marydee Killen Doris M. Gerdrum Grass Range Alma Johansen Dagmar Viola J. Sullivan Charlo William J. Mc Robert Hamilton Saco Edward N. Clute Dixon Ruth Oja Geyser Vincent Curry Shelby Robert G. Frost Lewistown Marian L. Combs Miles City Maurice Egan Perma Alice Ann Lynch Annie Deniff Delphia Kennedy Bozeman Barbara Brockbank Stanford Kate Seagren Elizabeth Money Geraldine Marjorie Decker Nadine Kuss Barrett Hospital Leo Baril Felix Radatz Dell

Fire Control Staff of Forest Is On Duty

A roster lists forest fire control staff like Leithead Wisdom Harsman Bender and Fred Haskings. Lookout firemen include Henry Edwards John Harry Schaertl Phil Murphy Earl Clark and others. Dispatchers and guards are named with postings at Goat peak Mystic peak and Dillon. Many men will join trail crews and forest improvement work until fire danger requires full postings for emergencies.

Leithead Wisdom L. R. Harsman Bender Mountain Lookout Fred H. Haskings Goat Peak Henry Edwards Philip John Mystic Peak John Harry Schaertl Jumbo Mountain Phil Murphy Jackson George Beckim O’dell Earl Clark Edwin Gates Don Francis Packer Roder Kent Bloody Dick John Bailey Berry Creek Chris Dobson Sheridan Horace Jones Wall Creek al Meagher William McKee Dillon John Froelicher Alder Peak

Drum Corps to Present Lurid Show at Public Event

The drum corps with its wives will perform old-time songs like My Merry Oldsmobile and A Bicycle Built for Two. Audience and participants are promised uproarious fun and songs from turn of the century. The Butte Elks drum corps are invited to attend next Saturday night. other shows are open to the public.

Butte Elks Lodge

Home Owners' Loan Corporation repays loans nationwide

The Home Owners' Loan Corporation and its Montana program show progress with nearly 50 000 loans liquidated nationwide. In Montana 240 of 3679 loans were fully repaid totaling 427 144 dollars, as the agency continues to liquidate foreclosed properties at fair prices with 10 percent down and 5 percent interest for up to 15 years. The corp began June 13 1933 under President Roosevelt and aimed to stabilize home values during the Depression era.

Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Montana Roosevelt

Mining men plan session and officers for year

Mining men outline a session to discuss Beaverhead mining resources and products. The program also includes the election of officers for the ensuing year at the local meeting.

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Bob Teale Western Livestock Journal of Portland Romer H. Guenther Gwendolyn H. Matthews F. X. Lechner St. Rose Church Judson Stahl Dorothy Tyre Paul H. Temple Bert Megaiuer John L. Algie Monrovia Emery Smith Ace Meacham Murray Hospital Marlin K. Farmer Diller Elmer L. Moulton Mildred Moberly Idaho Falls Louis Stahl Dodge Major Bowes Columbus Network KURY J. W. Enn Garage North Montan Hotel Imperial Isa Miranda TURF Adolph Menjou Dolores Costello Alan Dinehart Llion Wilders Tex Rankin Phone -Butte Chamber OF Commerce GUN Club Janet Henneberry Daughberry Murray Hospi Dillon Rodeo Ol’ Prof. Wright Luric Beaverhead First National Bank Servic Tne Cosninantly Northwest Bancorporation
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