Community groups unite for relief drive against unemployment
Civic fraternal and patriotic organizations met in the Dillon city hall to organize a citywide unemployment relief canvass. Beavers and American Legion hosts coordinated the effort which will recruit three representatives per group to assess needed spring repairs and list all jobs at the city hall headquarters run by a full time organizer. The drive expands from Dillon to the region and follows a nationwide campaign by the Legion and the AFL. The effort aims to compile repair needs from property owners and connect workers with employment opportunities.
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Beaversibhd Post
American Legion
the Legion
American Federation of Labor
Dillon
Season closes as anglers endure two month gap
Anglers reported retreat from tackle as the closed fishing season begins. The period from March 15 to May 20 excludes fishing activity, leaving enthusiasts with more than two months of inactivity to fill with tales of the big ones.
Entertainment Show Planned at Dillon Training School
A Wednesday program of drama music and dancing will be staged at the training school auditorium March 23 under the Dillon Parent Teachers Association finance committee. A 3 30 matinee for training school children and an 8 o'clock evening show will feature two one act plays and local talent.
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Training School
Dillon Parent-Teachers Association
Ground Is Broken for New Building on Idaho Street
Ground was broken Monday for a new one story business block on South Idaho street adjoining the Metlen block in Dillon. Clyde Edwards to run a barber shop in the completed structure with William Morrison as contractor for the project set to spring into building activity.
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Idaho Street
Metlen
Dillon
Clyde Edwards
Dillon Barber
William Morrison
Little Symphony Concert Thrills Montana State Normalaudience
James Newton Shannon, father of Mrs. Earl Wheat of this city, died last Saturday in Marshfield Oregon. Mrs Wheat left for Marshfield but did not reach his side. Shannon, longtime Montana resident, visited Dillon before passing. Survived by Mia Wheat, Clifford Marshfield, and Ray Thompson Falls. Large crowd enjoyed the second annual Little Symphony concert at Montana State Normal College auditorium last Thursday. Frances Robinson directed the program with Grieg suite and selections including Patriotic Song, Grandmother's Minuet, Solveig's Song, Sailor's Song, Surprise Symphony Andante and Menuet, plus an oriental fantasy In a Chinese Temple.
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Dillon
Ralph McFadden
Frances Robinson
Normal College
Reichardt
Sylvia
Speaks
Spross
Giles
Huerter
Stenson
Sister M. B
Curran
Dvorak
James Newton Shannon
Earl Wheat
Marshfield
Ore
Wheat
Shannon
Montana
Mia. Wheat
Clifford
Ray
Thompson Falla
Little Symphony Orchestra
Montana State Normal College
Grieg
Solveig
Haydn
Regular Meeting of Beaverhead County Commissioners
Beaverhead County Board of Commissioners held a regular session March 7 1932 with all members present. Minutes of the prior meeting were read and approved a new custodian receipt for 33000 from State Bank and Trust Company was received and approved. No trace of cattle thief L Shefter found authorities offered a 100 reward for arrest and conviction per county authority.
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Egular
Beaverhead
State Bank and Trust Company
L. Shefter
A. Gfudicl
B. C
Convic
Dillon Young Man II Accidentally Wounded in Arm
Billy Boone, son of Mr and Mrs R W Boone, sustained a bullet wound in his upper left arm when a .22 rifle being cleaned discharged. Doctors rushed him to Butte where Dr Kistler removed the bullet at Murray hospital. He was believed out of danger unless complications set in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Boone
R. W. Boone
F. M. Poindexter
W. H. Stephan
Butte
H. D. Kistler
Murray Hospital
City Caucus Set for Tonight at City Hall
Dillon hosts an 8 o clock caucus at City Hall to nominate aldermen for four wards. Election day is Monday April 4 with multiple votes planned this year.
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Dillon
State Convention Daughters of American Revolution in Dillon
The 1932 Dillon session of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held March 30 and 31 with about fifty delegates from thirteen chapters. A March 29 reception for visitors and Beaverhead chapter members occurs at Mrs. Frank Hazelbaker’s home. A banquet and entertainment are planned for March 30 with outside speakers and visiting delegates set to participate. officers will be elected and the yearly program outlined.
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the Daughters of the American Revolution
Dillon
Beaverhead
Frank Hazelbaker
Lima Youth Claimed by Death Here
ECIL WILBUR McNINCH 13 year old son of Mr and Mrs Roy C McNinch of Lima died early Thursday at Barrett hospital after a brief illness of septicemia He had been brought to Dillon for treatment recently and was born in Dillon where he attended school
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Ecil Wilbur McNinch
Roy C. McNinch
Lima
Barrett Hospital
Dillon
Beaverhead County High Hosts Annual Farmer Party
Eaverhead county ranchers and families will attend the Future Farmers party at Beaverhead county high school on Friday March 25 in the gym. The event runs 8 to 11 pm with entertainment dancing and refreshments. Admission is 50 cents per family.
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Future Farmers Chapter
Eaverhead County
Future Farmers
Beaverhead County
Golf Schedule for Year Arranged by Country Club
Dillon Country Club fitness committees outline the spring and early summer golf calendar. Events include field days on April 3 and 17, mixed foursomes on April 10 and 15, a women's blind bogey tournament on April 24, beginners' tournament May 1, third field day May 8, more mixed foursomes May 15, merchant's trophy event June 5, and spring championship flights June 12 with finals on June 18.
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Dillon Country Club
A. H. McFarland
D. A. Galt
Montana State Normal girls debate team wins and loses
The Montana State Normal college girls debate team led by Gertrude Conwell and Viola Erickson defeated the state university sophomores Clara Foot and Bernice Larson by a two to one decision last Thursday night, but also lost another event.
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Montana State Normal College
Gertrude Conwell
Big Timber
Viola Erickson
Roberts
The
State University
Clara Foot
Bernice Larson
Helena
Dillon man is maker of Indian film
Photographer Morton Elliott returned from Browning after attending the eleventh annual mid-winter Indian fair. He shot 200 feet of film for Universal News Reel and showcased fine views at his studio. Exhibits included embroidered garments, feather headdresses, moccasins, quiver containers, basketry, and foodstuffs. The film features Governor Erickson with the Indian audience.
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Universal News Reel Company of
New York
Eliott
Elliott
Governor Erickson
Mrs. Erickson
How to Finance Irrigation Meeting Discusses Financing Options
In the Rose Room at the Placer Hotel about 20 men from various state interests met to plan irrigation finance. They debated problems and sent several issues to special committees to develop a practical plan, with further meetings set to continue the discussion.
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Elena
Placer Hotel
Spring Term Opens Monday At Montana Normal College
Commencement exercises were held for 32 graduates completing the two year course at Montana State Normal College. Misa Catherine Nutterville, city psychologist and alumna, spoke on The Teaching Game. Diplomas were conferred by President Sheldon B. Davis. Music featured the girls’ glee club performing A Celtic Lullaby and an Irish piece by Hugh B. Robertson.
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Montana State Normal College
Misa Catherine Nutterville
Butté
The
Normal College
Sheldon B. Davis
Girls’ Glee Club
Hugh 8. Robertson
Ralph McFadden
Basketball Tournament Set For Next Saturday
Beaverhead post of the American Legion named Louis Schmittroth and E. L. Fairbanks as delegates to the mining district veterans convention in Helena on April 9. A basketball tournament for Monida Lima Dell grade schools will be played at the Normal College gym under the Dillon PTA. Teams invited include Twit Beek public school state orphans home Bannack public school and Dillon training school. The event opens at 2 30 p m with evening games at 7 45 p m culminating in the championship final and a banner prize.
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Louis Schmittroth
E. L. Fairbanks
Beaverhead
American Legion
Mining
Veterans
Helena
He | Normal College
Dillon, Parent-Teachers ‘Association
Twit Beek
He School
State Orphans’ Home
Bannack Public School
Dillon Training School
Western livestock men save almost million dollars
Western livestock producers, about twenty six thousand, will save 580000 in 1932 through a 50 percent cut in forest grazing fees. Secretary Arthur Hyde, approved by President Hoover, ended a two year fight led by western senators and national wool groups for a fair rate after the forest service held firm due to losses in livestock and wool.
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WENTY
Arthur Hyde
Secretary of Agriculture
Hoover
National Wool Marketing Corporation
National Wool Growers Association
Forest Service
John Thomas
Idaho
Robert Carey
Wyoming
Dr. T A Grigg Dies in Idaho at 71 After Angina Attack
Dr. T A Grigg a longtime Butte physician and surgeon aged 71 died suddenly Monday morning in Pocatello Idaho from angina pectoris. Born in Prince Edward Island he graduated from McGill and moved to Butte in 1891 where he practiced medicine for 39 years. He was reported to have been a friend of M Kerr Beadle former mayor.
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T. A. Grigg
Butte
Pocatello
Idaho
M. Kerr Beadle
Prince Edward Island
McGill Medical University
Toronto
Canada
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Canvass
Ely
Choral Club
Bute
Dillon Choral Club
KGIR
W. G. Gilbert
Mrs. Earl Wheat
Fair Board
Dillon Young Man II
City Hall
Hazelbaker
Rotary Club of Washington
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus Hotel
Washington
Arthur M. Hyde
Congress
Bud Galt
Citizens’ Party
State Convention Daughters of American Revolution
Cecil Wilbur McNinch
Farmer Party
Normal
University
Eastern Montana Normal School
Dillon Man
Blackfeet
New York Company
Wterish
Morton Elliott
Browning
MEET
Ant
Elizabeth Alberda
Manhattan
Catherine Nutterville
Schmittroth
Fairbanks
Legion
Legionnaires
Meden Hotel
Monida
Dell
Western Livestock
Dr. Grigg
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