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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1939
Page
4
Beaverhead Mining association members prepare an exhibit of Beaverhead ore for the world exposition in San Francisco as part of Montana’s display. George Metlen chairs the committee with help from all association members.
Bell, existing and visiting residents are listed from Bannack, Twin Bridges, Armstead, Wise River, and Dillon. Wedding of James Adkins and Clara Dodgson at Wise River clerk’s office. A.A.U.W. fellowship discussions note endowment goal of a million dollars amid protracted campaigns.
Range examiner Howard Farnsworth of Fort Peck warns eastern Montana farmers face heavier grasshopper damage this summer due to dry conditions. He notes past poisoning reduced little of the looming threat and urges wet spring snows and timely rains before wheat planting to kill hopper eggs.
Snow depths on March 1 topped last year at several sites. The department logged 66 inches countywide, Elkhorn Springs 34.2 inches, West Yellowstone 37.2 inches, versus prior totals. Water content also higher, and Lima reservoir holds record storage for the Water Users Irrigation Co., secretary Hazelbaker notes.
About 12,700 retired Montanans will see one third less in April May and June as the state welfare board trims old age pensions from roughly $20.55 monthly to conserve funds until the July 1 appropriation. Some 5,000 dependent children will also have a 30 percent cut from about $12.22 monthly. The reduction follows a legislative change to the fiscal year and a $285,000 allotment, far short of the requested $437,000 to maintain existing levels.
Joe Metlen presided as speaker at a Monday night meeting chaired by Frank Hazelbaker. He noted state tax receipts have doubled under the stress period and urged a new era with no new taxes as Montana expects business pickup and a neutral budget in the next biennium. Guests included Norman DeBoer James Albertson and Harold Wheelbarger.
Ray Martinelli of Dell visits the city Monday to handle local business matters.
Paul Dunn seven-year-old son of Mr and Mrs William Dunn Jr was injured last Thursday afternoon when he fell from a car near Barretts station south of Dillon The father was driving at a moderate speed as the youngster opened the back door in an attempt to lock it The door swung open catapulting him onto the pavement He was not unconscious and was rushed to Barrett hospital where physicians said his injuries were not serious.
Longtime Elks members A. Hazelbaker D W Erwin and J E Kelly were honored as the lodge hosted a banquet at the Metlen hotel for twenty five year members and past exalted rulers. A class of four candidates was initiated during the regular meeting with Terry Browning Matt Kay John T Orr Ed Johnson and Ott Gordon presiding. Following the meeting refreshments were served.
The college winds down winter work and shifts to a new term with many students signaling intent to enroll. Classes start Tuesday morning March 21 according to the schedule.
Former congressman Jerry O Connell was not appointed to any U S Housing Authority post. Senator Wheeler cited a March 10 letter noting no offer or position exists and that the claim was false. O Connell had announced a March 3 appointment as regional consultant with a $7500 salary, but had not yet arrived in Butte.
The field army calls men and women to enlist with a $1.00 fee and larger gifts. States have quotas, with most funds returned locally. The five point program aims to educate about curability, cancer signals, annual exams, community involvement, and April enlistment. Hundreds saved already. a national crusade to defeat cancer.
In light of a improving business outlook and rising aviation activity the Montana State Employment Service seeks names addresses and work history of skilled machinists and mechanics not currently working at their trade who have aircraft experience or seek training. Contact local employment office manager Edgar B Rife.
A Dillon town band from 1885 is pictured with most members named. Thanks to Albert Jacob, A I Cashmore, and Sylvester Hirschman, all but one member are identified. Front row sitter unknown. names include George Crowell, Dr. Duncan, Charles Hirschman, Arthur Judges, Frank DeFries, and others. Wm Mills directs.
Bill Gleed led the club shoot with top placements including a third in the main event. Winners included P Schwab Walt Jones Boyer Stump Forrester Morgan P Westergard Steel OConnell Gleed Mrs Andy Davis Andy Davis Bradley Wakley Evans Keenan Sweet. Morgan won the miss and out event with a bacon prize, and Herman Peterson returned from Kansas City after competing in the international flyer shoot. Ted Renfro won three standout events including the international flyer championship.
Press dispatches report large celebration in Rome as wages for about seven million workers rise by five to ten percent. They note Italian industrial workers earned roughly 11 cents per hour in 1938, with daily pay near 79 cents.
Bids for rural electrification lines will be let at Twin Bridges on April 3 and construction will begin immediately. The extension line will connect with the Jefferson valley project at Silver Star.
Jack Barrett died Sunday at his Dillon home. A niece Mrs. John Frischmann of New York City and four nephews including Carlton Craus of Indiana mourn the loss. Honorary pallbearers listed include Archie Henneberry, William Sweeney, Ross Emerick, and many others.
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