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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
5
The Dillon Examiner presents its date and issue information for March 17 1920. It notes postal classifications and directs letters to the editorial and business management, indicating standard newspaper masthead details for readers.
The Beaverhead County High School basketball team defeated larger opponents at the state tourney in Bozeman to win the championship. Dillon’s young squad, aged 16 to 19, fought through four tough games, beating Lewis Town Great Falls and Helena before a final victory. Coach Albert H. Knudson earned wide praise for guiding the team to a coveted state title.
In the Butte Miner the opinion by Helena high coach Thomas argues to replace district tournaments with invitational meets. He credits invitations for Butte’s seventh place at the state meet in Bozeman but notes the district tournament was effective for selecting competitors.
The ranch home of Frank Brown on Stone Creek hosted a Sunday afternoon ceremony by Rev. Humphrey uniting Irene Bell Herbert and Forest Dale Johnson, both well known locally. A wedding dinner followed for both families, and the couple will reside on the Winchester ranch.
Unload cars feature Westcotts and Maxwells. Attendees at basketball tournament include Mrs C P Thomas, Ned Burke, O W Smith, Ralph Smith. Mrs Thomas visits daughter Mrs Lee Young. Jardine couple welcome a baby boy born Monday. Dillmont Park hosts St Patrick ball with Baxter Tonney orchestra. Legion members await papers delayed by move to Indianapolis. first new issue around March 12. Carl Creps fined $50 for working Otto Schultz's horse.
Regulations ordered by the state sanitary board require hay shipments from Idaho to Montana to be under strict supervision. Cars must be cleaned, debris burned, and feeding limited to clean areas away from alfalfa to prevent spreading the alfalfa weevil which threatens local forage crops.
Fine Party Master Walter Foster and Master Liston Dansie hosted a royal style St Patrick party at the Foster home last Friday. A large number of young people enjoyed dancing and music late into the evening before a feast was served with St Patrick decorations and green caps pipes and favors for guests.
David Hier and Lee Hubbard agreed to Dillon on Wednesday. Filmore Murphy returned Wednesday from Divide where he had been working. Carl Burgess and family moved from Otto Christenson ranch to his own. Mrs. Williams returned to Butte after visiting her sister Mrs. John Schleicher. Geo Rice came down from Butte and returned to work. Mrs. DuBois shopped in Dillon. Mr. and Mrs. Hier and Lester Rice visited the east bench and spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henson. Mrs. Noah Allen visited Dillon. Mr. James went back to Butte to work in the mines after visiting his family at Farlin. Mr. Allen sold his ranch to Mr. Sorenson and moved to Dillon. Mrs. J E Hubbard and son traveled to Dillon Tuesday.
Miss Noel guests at dinner Thursday. Miss Corrigan weekend at Twin Bridges. Students enjoyed a fish dinner Sunday by Perry Armstrong. Mrs. McBain ill but improving. Professor Clark spoke on Reminiscences at Convocation. Crackers and milk served 4 to 5 PM and 10 to 10:30 PM daily. Junior basketball teams hosted Mr. and Mrs. Mosher. basketball place cards shaped like balls. Student Government places magazines and papers in dorm parlors. Faculty hosted Triangle Club Friday. many guests and refreshments by junior girls. Plans for plays this quarter include Chinook and two Red Cross benefit plays. YWCA to perform two one-act plays for funds. Correspondence Study enrollment nears 100. growth shows rising need for professional training at Normal College.
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