Will Contest Ends as Court Closes Term
The Mag gie Courtney will contest concluded with a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiffs. The February term closed after seven cases were vacated. others not settled will be tried at a later spring term. In a separate case, Monroe W. Bucy was found guilty of arson and sentenced to four years.
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Maggie Courtney
District Court
Lyman H. Bennett
Courtney
Monroe W. Bucy
Centennial Valley
Supreme Court
Dillon Firefighters Respond Twice To Subzero Blazes
The Dillon volunteer fire department tackled two major fires in freezing weather. A bunk house at the John Tessier ranch burned fiercely, followed by a frame house on Barnett avenue owned by Joe Guerre. both were controlled with extensive damage and one insured. The second blaze left the home vacant after Mrs. A McGahan moved out furniture recently, origin undetermined.
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Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
John Tessier
Barnett Avenue
Joe Guerre
Stockmen Denied Grazing Fee Reduction by Montana Board
Montana state land board rejects a 50 percent grazing fee cut request from livestockmen. The board says it has no authority to grant reductions, being bound by constitutional and statutory procedures. The decision came after hearings with school authorities from multiple regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Board
Elena
Montana State Land Board
Auction sale at Schiller ranch north of Dillon tomorrow
Auction begins at 10 a m with free lunch. R J Bidstrup conducts sales of farm implements household goods and more eight miles north of Dillon off the Dillon Butte highway. Items include plows harrows mowers wagons grain drill manure spreader and more. Luther Smith will act as auctioneer.
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Schiller Ranch
Dillon
Beaverhead
Madison Counties
R. J. Bidstrup
Luther Smith
Dillon-Butte
Colonial Silver Tea Saturday Is Success
The St James guild hall hosted a colonial silver tea Saturday afternoon in observance of the Washington bicentennial anniversary and for Barrett hospital fundraising. A display featured colonial era items including deeds on sheepskin bearing William Penn’s signature, a 1708 deed, a 1616 book with Longfellow handwriting, and Revolutionary War artifacts alongside a Dilton Ghoral club program directed by Mrs. W. G. Gilbert and a minuet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Guild Hall
Washington
Barrett Hospital
William Penn
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Dilton Ghoral Club
Be av erhead County 1932 car license deadline announced
Beaverhead county car owners must file applications for 1932 licenses with County Treasurer Bertie Mathews by Tuesday March 15. The state law sets March 15 as the final date to apply at the treasurer or Deer Lodge registrar. A white windshield sticker will be issued until plates arrive. plates will bear padded letters on a black background.
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Beaverhead
Bertie Mathews
Motor Vehicle Registrar
Deer Lodge
Montana seed import rules aim at alfalfa quality
Elena March 9 reports complaints to A H Stafford commissioner of agriculture about alfalfa seed imported by rail and truck from Idaho and Utah into Beaverhead county. Officials seek full compliance with state regulations claiming the seed is inferior, less hardy than Montana certified seed, and unfit for severe weather. The notice adds a further danger.
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Elena
A. H. Stafford
Idaho
Utah
Beaverhead County
Montana
Dillon Rotary hears Charles Henry on Washington birthday celebration
Superintendent Charles Henry spoke to the Dillon Rotary Club on Washington's birthday events in Washington DC where he represented Montana State Normal College at a George Washington University staged celebration. He noted the participation of over 300 colleges and universities in the national observance.
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George Washington
Dillon Rotary Club
Charles Henry
Washington,d. C
Dillon
Montana State Norimal College
Washington
George Washington University
Gargoyles Present The Youngest At Normal College
Montana State Normal’s Gargoyles stage Philip Barry’s three act comedy The Youngest before a large audience in the college auditorium Friday night. Myrtle Savidge directed the capable cast which delivered an excellent performance with solid staging.
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Montana State Normal
the Gargoyles
Philip Barry
College Auditorium
Myrtle Savidge
Rich
Courses in Music Will Be Offered
RCUP instruction in piano and violin will be among the new courses at Montana State Normal college when spring quarter opens Monday March 21 if demand allows. Piano classes for beginners will be led by Ralph McFadden with a $6 fee for 12 one hour lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
College Auditorium
Frances Robinson
Ralph McFadden
Normal College
RCUP
Plans Dropped for Beaverhead County Fair This Year
Beaverhead county officials announced the fair is canceled due to insufficient anticipated interest. A joint session of the fair board and county commissioners led to a unanimous decision, with the board meeting since Monday morning.
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Fair Board
Beaverhead
Board of Commissioners
Dillon Choral Club to Broadcast From Butte Next Saturday
Beaverhead county gears up for Bicentennial events while the Dillon Choral Club prepares its first radio program. The group, led by Mrs W G Gilbert, will broadcast from KGIR in Butte Saturday March 12 between 2 and 3 pm, following district and final contests in Lima and countywide contests slated for March 19 and April 2.
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Dillon Choral Club
Butte
Beaverhead
George Washington
Charles Henry
Gladys Garr
E. L. Fairbanks
Louis Schmittroth
0. A. Bergeson
W. W. Wahl
Lima
Beaverbend” County
Nilatt
Point
QNHE
KGIR
Dillon Elks elect officers for ensuing year
Dillon Lodge No. 1554 B. P. O. E. held its regular meeting at the Odd Fellows hall electing Leonard Innes as exalted ruler E W Johnson as leading knight Francis Gelhaus as loyal knight William E Barry as lecturing knight Earl L Wheat as secretary and W C Orr as treasurer continuing on page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Leonard Innes
E. W. Johnson
Francis Gelhaus
William E. Barry
Earl L.wheat
W. C. Orr
Soi
Bicentennial Theme of St. Rose Ladies' Program
St. Rose church hosted a Washington bicentennial observance with a large crowd. St. Patrick's choir from Butte performed, Boy Scouts saluted the flag, and a program featured readings, a George Washington paper, songs, a minuet, a play A Portrait of George Washington, America's Creed by Girl Scouts, and vocal selections by local performers.
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Ladies of
Elizabeth Ballard
Lois Thompson
Agnes Curran
Iva McKamay
Normal College
St. Patrick’s Choir
George Washington
Mary Louise Purdy
Edith Orr
Henry Thompson
Francia Dean
The
Assembly
Earl Wheat
Father Lechner
Frank Bramsmen
Crazy Quilt Broadway Stop Draws Chicago Sums
Crazy Quilt will be shown at the Broadway Theatre in Butte for one night on Saturday March 19. The act starring Illy Rose and a ribald fan rodeo drew huge Chicago receipts, with Fannie Brice Phil Baker Ted Healy and their troupe delivering a standout Windy City vogue.
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Illy Rose
Broadway
Butte
Chicago
Fannie Brice
Phil Baker
Ted Healy
Windy City
Dave Henderson
Fac
City Board Minutes Reflect Regular March Session Actions
Dillon city council held its regular monthly meeting at city hall. Headlight compliance for night driving was ordered enforced. Audits list payments to Montana Auto Supply Co and several local suppliers. salaries and utilities were approved.
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Dillon
Plans for P. T. A. Program March 23 Near Completion
Arrangements for an entertainment program at the training school auditorium on Wednesday night March 23 are taking definite form. The Dillon Parent-Teachers association finance committee sponsors the event with local talent presenting a one act play music dancing and other numbers. Proceeds support local association activities.
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Training School
Dillon Parett-Teachers Association
Rainbow Girls stage circus at Dillon high school gym
The Rainbow Girls presented a high class circus at the Dillon High School gym Saturday night drawing a full house. Heene Berry was crowned Rainbow Queen with Ebba Anderson as maid of honor. The event featured the girls band led by L A Gregory, Rope Riddles, a novelty dance by Helen Hoerning, and a reading. Mrs Augusta Darnutzer, 82, died Saturday night in Twin Bridges and was buried in Point of Rocks cemetery after funeral in Twin Bridges.
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Dillon
Point of Rocks
Twin Bridges
Dillon Road
Beaverhead River
Charles Wilson
Quitman
Darnutter
Shea
Carl
J. P
Madison County
Daida
Dillon Rainbow Girls
Ileene Berry
Ebba Anderson
L. A. Gregory
Helen Hoerning
Reading
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Pasley
Klampe
Ernster
Little Symphony
Grieg
William’ Bates
Albert Schifelbien
Bach
Ruth Erickson
Mendelssohn
Relena
State Board of Education
Governor Erickson
W. M. Johnston
Frank Eliel
W. S. Davidson
Matt Murray
E. C. Carruth
A. O. Gullidge
Howard Toole
William Meyer
Elizabeth Ireland
Chas. Henry
Rotary
Nation’s Capitol
Dillon Elks
St. Rose Ladies
New York
City Board
Montana Auto Supply Co
Bupphoa of Paddock &Tyro
Red Star Garage
Gracter-Waldorf Gco
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Philips Garage
Examiner Ptg. Co
Teyhle McCaleb's
PNONG
Union Electric Co
Moose Cafe
Board Prison
Seusehebey
Richard J. Nelson
Jabor
Tom Warner
F. M. Poindexter
L. P. Philips
Warren Sutherland
W. R. Gordon
Charles FE. Nelson
Charles H. Bourquin
Sal- Street
Riley Paddock & Tyto
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Theo
F. McFadden
Bupphogs
P. T
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Augusta Darnutzer
Mrs. Foord
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