Beavers Rally To Take Bozeman Win In District Tourney
Beaverhead high basket men won 26 22 at Bozeman last Wednesday night to clear the way for a state title bid. Their stumbling start gave way in the final quarter as they prepared to meet Butte High on the Mines court with Coach Gunderson guiding the Blue and Gold toward the next district clash. The Beavers hope a favorable semifinal pairing, likely Butte, will boost their chances in the state tournament.
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Beavers
Beaver Quint
Butte High
Beaverhead High
Butte
Big Timber
Bozeman
Gunderson
School of Mines
Commencement Exercises For Second Division Class of 1928
This morning the second division of the Class of 1928 will hold its commencement exercises. Speakers and graduates are set to participate at the ceremony, marking a milestone for the students before the summer break.
Montana State Normal College grants diplomas to thirty graduates
Thirty graduates forming the second division of the Class of 1928 received diplomas at commencement exercises held this morning in the college auditorium. Superintendent Irving B. announced continuation on page 5.
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Montana State Normal College
Irving B
Rancher of Lavon Sill is Missing
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of Byron Hand son of Mr and Mrs Horace Hand rancher of Lavon after a week long search He left his house early last Tuesday Continued on Page 4
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Byron Hand
Horace Hand
Lavon
Free Clinic Examines Eleven Children At Barrett Hospital
Eleven children were examined at a free clinic held at Barrett Hospital last Friday by Dillon physicians and County Nurse Miss Bertha Lamberton. The event, sponsored by the Department of Child Welfare of the Parent Teachers Association, aims to have all children entering school next fall examined to correct any defects before starting. Additional clinics will be held in April and later dates, with Dillon physicians donating services.
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Barrett Hospital
Dillon
Bertha Lamberton
Department of Child ‘Welfare
The
Parent- Teachers Association
Denny Guilty in Tire Theft Case
Adam Ponick was taken to Deer Lodge Monday by Deputy Sheriff D C Wampler to start serving a sentence of two to four years. Branner and Myers are being held for trial. Continued on pages five.
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Adam Ponick
Deer Lodge
D. C. Wampler
McLaughlin to Represent BeaVerbead County in Extemp
Clifton McLaughlin will leave tomorrow for Butte to represent Beaverhead County High School in the extemporaneous speaking contest connected with the state basketball tournament. Dillon student won second in the mining district extemp contest and, with Helena Anaconda and Butte Central, will represent the mining district in the state event. Ellen Galusha of Helena High won first in the girls’ division, Mary Daugherty of Central and Joseph Cannon of Anaconda took third and fourth. The Dillon student spoke on government control of aviation in the district contest.
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Clifton _ McLaughlin
Mary Daugherty
Central
Joseph Cannon
Anaconda
Dion
Passes Away Last Saturday At Logan
John Lenkerndorfer, longtime Logan resident, died last Saturday. He had lived in Utah for ten years and was active in ranching with his brother William Lenkersdorfer and W G Tash on Grasshopper.
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John Lenkerndorfer
Is City
Logan
Utah
William Lenkersdorfer
W. G. Tash
Dillon Carpenter Killed by Posse After Sheriff Shootout
Dillon Carpenter is killed by a posse after he shoots Sheriff Thursday. Resisting arrest Charles Bock engages in gunfight with officers, wounded twelve times. Coroner's inquest Saturday exonerates officers with Sheriff Orr recovering from a wound.
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Dillon Carpenter
Sheriff Thursday
Charles Bock
Orr
Beaverhead Man Killed by Posse After Gunfight
Charles Bock, 65, a Dillon carpenter, was shot and killed by a posse after wounding Sheriff Orr and engaging officers during an arrest attempt on a disturbance charge. Orr, Undersheriff Hartwig, and Chief Nelson confronted him at his Barnett avenue cabin. Bock fired first, and his body was hit by eleven bullets and buckshot.
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Charles Bock
Dillon Carpenter
W C. Orr
Bock
Tom Warker
Barnett Avenue
Sheriff Orr
Carl Hartwig
Charles Nelson
Livestock on Montana Farms Shows Relative Stability
Helena reports indicate Montana farm livestock numbers maintaining similar relative positions in March data. Officials note minor fluctuations but no major shifts in herd sizes across counties.
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Montana Farm Review
Helena
Montana
County fair and flower show to headline Dillon fall event
Keen interest is shown in Beaverhead County Fair to be held at the fair grounds in Dillon this fall. Plans include a three day celebration with a flower show staging grains vegetables and flowers together and daily livestock sales expected to attract ranchers statewide. The event aims to showcase Beaverhead County as a leading cattle and sheep area with a prominent livestock pavilion planned.
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Dillon
Beaverhead ‘County
George Melton Heads to Cleveland for National Handball Meet
Dillon handball star George Melton leaves Dillon for Cleveland to represent Montana in the national championship tournament opening soon. Melton, Montana singles champion, is in top form and aims for a strong bid on the national court against top players like George Nelson and the Kirby Hoon duo.
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George Melton
Cleveland
Dillon Star
Montana
Dillon
Moritana
America
George ‘Nelson
Baltimore
Eenda Kirby
Helena
Lobel
County Assessment Work Begins In County
County Assessor W. Em and deputies begin annual valuation duties amid figures indicating total assessment nearing 17.84 million dollars. The process continues with fieldwork and verification across townships as officials prepare schedules and notices for property owners.
Two Teams Victorious in Debates
Montana State Normal debated teams extended their undefeated streak last week defeating Eastern Montana Normal School and the School of Mines.
Somers Receives Gold Pen From Dillon Rotary
John B. Somers former Beaverhead National Forest district supervisor of 12 years was honored at a Dillon Rotary luncheon with a gold pen. J. A. Monroe presented the gift, noting the club and community’s regret at his departure to join Davey Tree Surgery in Seattle. The tribute cited his valued service and the support of local residents during his tenure.
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John B. Somers
Dillon
Beaverhead National Forest
Dillon Rotary Club
J. 4. Monroe
Somers
Davey Tree Surgery Company
Seattle
Beaverhead County Receives 32000 Settlement Over Wise River Flood
Beaverhead County received a 32000 check from Montana Power Company yesterday in settlement of damages from the Wise River flood last June. The payment followed a full day conference between F. W. Byrd.
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Beaverhead County
Montana Power Company
Wise River
F. W. Byrd
Eliel Brothers Redevelop Store in Spring Garb
Eliel Brothers completed redecorating their large store on North Montana Street. The pioneer establishment now presents an attractive spring appearance with updated interior features.
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Eliel Brothers
Montana Street
Highest Montana Heifer Price Set by Centennial Valley Ranch
James Dodd for Hansen Packing of Butte paid 10 cents a head for 200 James Doyle heifers from Centennial valley ranch, the highest Montana price since the war era. The cattle move to Big Hole basin for quartering by Hansen. Other heifer lots ranged 8 to 9 cents this winter in Beaverhead county. Details of the Huntley Cattle company lot from Wis dom were not learned.
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Montana
Centennial Valley Bar
James Doyle
James Dodd
Hansen Packing Company
Butte
Centennial Valley
Beaverhead County
Doyle Ranch
Huntley Cattle Company of Wisdom
Shufelt Auction Draws Wide Rancher Attendance
The W. M. Shufelt ranch near Bond station held an auction yesterday that drew scores of ranchers from across the county. Luther Smith served as auctioneer and Bert Williams acted as clerk as Shufelt disposed of all interests after leasing the ranch. Fred Hansen is spending the home in Centennial valley.
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W. M. Shufelt
Bond = station
Shufelt
Luther
Smith
Bert’ Williams
Centennial Valley
Dillon Garden Column Begins in Dillon Examiner
Beginning this week the Dillon Examiner will run a weekly garden column written by leading agriculturists and horticulturists. The flower show committee chose articles tailored for this altitude and climate and the first piece, Flowers the Summer Through, is by James H Burdett of Chico, an expert in his field.
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Dillon Examiner
Dillon Gardeners
Dillon
Flower Show Committee
James H. Burdett
Chico
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Beaverhead
Lavon Sill
AD Barrett
Dillon Physicians
Adamponick
Lawrence Gray
Denny
Daya
Three Forks
Manhattan
Thllon ‘Corporation
Wallco
Montania Air Service Company
Waco
W. 9
Ierick
W. Em
Emoo
Erick
Montana State Normal
Ing
Eastern Montana Normal School
I B. Somers
Montana Power
Eliel Store
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