Beaverhead County High School wins district hoops and awards
Beaverhead County High School finished second in the mining district basketball tournament at Missoula, trailing Missoula and ahead of Dillon in the standings. Tom Olmsted placed second in extemporaneous speaking and will represent the local high school in the state contest at Bozeman. The Dillon squad defeated Jefferson County 44 to 18 and edged Anaconda 12 to 10 to reach the state event. The team, led by Coach Knudsen, will depart March 7 for Bozeman with a strong chance to place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Olmsted
Bozeman
Beaverhead County
Missoula
Butte
Montana
Anaconda
Helena
Deer Lodge
Boulder
Dillon
Philipsburg
Ohana
Knudgen
Sweatpea City
Great Fatta
Glasgow
Billings
Lewistown
Havre
Forsyth
Miles City
Darby
Poplar
Big Timber
Livingston
Jefferson County
Andy Smith
Leimert
Beaverhead Quint
McDonald
Sélway
Emmons
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Montana Livestock Upward Trend Masks Value Decline
Montana's livestock numbers rose over the past year according to F. W. Beier Jr. total stock increased though overall value dropped by about fifteen million dollars. Horses Milch cows cattle sheep and swine counts and values show mixed shifts amid high production costs and lower prices. The report notes light stock movements, promising wool and sheep prices, and a potential turning point toward diversified farming with better financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
F. W. Beier, Jr
Dillon Draws Livingston In State Tournament Opener
Beaverhead County High draws Livingston in the state basketball tournament in Bozeman March 8 to 11. Local fans expect Dillon to win their first game as Missoula faces Billings and other opening matchups are listed including Great Falls versus Glasgow and Havre versus Lewistown. If Beaverhead wins, they would face the winner of the Haute Lewistown game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hala
Bozeman
Beaverhead County High
Livingston
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Haute
Lewistown
Montana Counties Face Refunds for Bachelor Tax
Montana counties must refund the $3 bachelor tax to unmarried men who apply correctly, after the Montana Supreme Court declared the poll tax unconstitutional. Attorney General Rankin notes section 2222 allows refunds for taxes paid erroneously or illegally collected and says this applies to the bachelor tax though funds may not yet have been disbursed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Wellington D. Rankin
Montana’ Supreme Court
Pondera County
Rankin
Board of County Commissioners
Hawkins Vs. Nicholas County
Butte Man Casey Transported After Officer Intercept
Sheriff Dan Mooney received a note from prison guard W G Green claiming an officer wanted Casey removed from a train south of Dillon. The transfer occurred after the Silver Bow county attorney telephoned for Casey’s removal, carried out by Armstead constable Dellar Gordon. Casey faced a charge of robbing the Silver Bow Motor Company in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Mooney
W. G. Green
Canyon City
Cole
Chester Casey
Butte
Colorado City
Dillon
Casey
Montana
Green
Mooney
Silver Bow County
Another Horse Sale March 11 Yet Another Sale Noted
Severe weather did not dampen the mid winter horse auction last Saturday. Prices were better than recent times though few horses were sold and none left the county. One team brought 260 dollars. Buyers from outside showed interest but held on, citing continued bad weather. George Ditty, manager of the Dillon Horse Sales, announced another one day sale for Saturday March 11 focusing on horses only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ditty
Dillon Horse Sales Company
Danish Masquerade Night Delights Dillon Crowd
Danish residents from across the county gathered at the Dart hall in Dillon for a winter masked ball. The Tessier orchestra provided music as attendees enjoyed supper at midnight and again at 3 a.m. Social event ran into the early hours with many masked participants and eager spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Dart Hall
Tessier
Property Owners Clean Snowy Sidewalks After Officials Visit
After a heavy snowfall, public officials interview owners who neglect cleaning sidewalks. Most agree to clear snow and ice, avoiding court fines as walks become free of accumulation.
Recital by Gregory Pupils Highlights String Quartet Ness
L A Gregorys pupils gave a fourth Monday recital at the training school auditorium featuring fifteen solos in violin piano and cello with one quartet number. The Francis Dunn Paul Judge Orpha Baker and Muriel Paddock quartet will compete in the state high school musical contest in Big Timber on March 31. Another recital is scheduled for March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Gregory
Training School
String
Francis Dunn
Paul Judge
Orpha Baker
Muriel Paddock
Big Timber
Mining Man A H Jones Visits Virginia City
A H Jones a prominent mining man of Virginia City and manager of the Greenback Mining Company is spending the day in the city tending to business affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.H. Jones
Virginia City
Greenback Mining Company
Minstrel and Vaudeville Show Two Nights in March
American Legion Minstrel and Vaudeville at Hartwig theatre on March 8 and 9 features Ed Duff as interlocutor with Browning Hartwig Gimble Melton and Wiksdal as soloists. Eight vaudeville acts plus a side show and a full musical program headline the bill with extensive cast lists and songs. Seats go on sale at Hughes & McCaleb next Saturday with no war tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Duff
Terry Browning
Bud’’ Hartwig
George Melton
Harry Gimble
Dr. Stephan
Jimmy Cunningham
Sylvester Hirschman
Joe Wiksdal
Baxter-Tonney
American Legion
Hartwig Theatre
Bagter-Tonrey Orchestra
Bud Hartwig
W. H. Stephan
Dv Hirschman
Jack Rees
Alderic ‘Tessier
Alvin Jones
Will ‘Ross
Ashworth
Cameron Gowan
Dysert
Gowan
George Baker
Walter Jones
John ‘Mullen
Ralph Smith
Harry Luchsinger
Paul Brametah
Bud McGrath
Lonnie Linson
Will Featherly
F. H. Bimrose
Tom Holmes
Will Chapman
Mrs. Pat and
Mrs
E. J. Callaway
Maureen Desmond
Bernice Hirschman
Ned Burke
J. T. Ross
R. D. Curry
Norman Gilbert
Gowen Twins
Nellie Marshall
Dubh Phelps
Maureen Désmond
Betty Duff
Betty Roe
Monte Melton
Edith Orr
Phillip Orr
Lloyd Hopkins
James Fay
Frank Hunsaker, Jr
Isle of Golden Dreams
Linson
Fay
Hopkins
Big Dillon Auto Deal Unites Woodside Murray Interests
One of Dillon’s largest business transactions sees Fred Woodside acquire all Roy Murray interests in Montana Auto Supply, with Murray obtaining Woodside interests in Butte’s Butte Buick. Woodside remains Montana Auto Supply foreman and Jack Nemeck continues as manager. Murray expands Butte Buick and Missoula operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilton
Fred Woodside
Roy Murray
Montana Auto Supply Company
Mr. Murray
Mr. Woodside
Butte Bujck Company
Butte
Woodside
Jack Nemeck
Barry
M. E. Barry
Matt Barry
First National Bank
Dillon
Murray
Missoula
Buick
Jon Murray
Butte Buick Company
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Quint
BEAV
Anaconda Philipsburg
King District
Ounty High School
SUR
Milch
Thode Ite Dillon
Missoula Vs. Billings
Great Falls
Forsyth Vs. Darby
Kalispell
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