Legion Show Delights Dillon Audiences In Fourth Annual Effort
The fourth annual American Legion vaudeville and variety show played to standing room crowds at Hartwig theatre Wednesday and Thursday. Frank Ashworth led the production with music by Francis Tonrey and Baxter Tonrey, and stunning stage settings with Ruth and Dillon firms supplying furnishings. Performers included Blair Sprinkle, James Cunningham, Dr L S Mor and Yale Waterman among others, delivering songs, skits and a ten minute drama In The Dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American
Legion Law
Hartwig Theatre
Frank Ashworth
Fred Chapman
Henry Wyatt
Francis Tonrey
Waa
Baxter-Tonrey
Lonnie
Francia Tonrey
Mae Tonrey
J. Anson Baxter
Malcolm Stone
Linson
Douglas Thomas
Walter Grimes
Terry Browning
Alvin Jones
David Hier
Sylvester Hirschman
Hirel Brothers
Dillon, Furniture Company
W. D. Ross
Ray Gimbie
Joe Smith
Messrs
Dysart Gowan
Paul Bramsman
Alexander Tait
Walter Jones
Fred Pascoe
Alderic Tessier
Harry Andrus, Jr
Lin- Bera
Nora
Blair Sprinkle
Dr. L
Morand
Yale Waterman
Italy
Jimmy Cunningham
Dillon
Pal of
Georgie
Cameron
Gowan
Two Young Men Steal Car Get Harsh Beaverhead County Prison Terms
John G. Gofroth and James G. Gofroth, cousins from Butte, pled guilty to stealing J. F. Wikidal’s Buick Sports roadster. They were each sentenced to seven to ten years in state prison after being captured leaving Twin Bridges. the judge condemned the theft as a serious crime by outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Gofroth
James G. Gofroth
Butte
Cousins
State
J. F. ‘Wiksdal
Dillon
Sheriff's Office
Wiksdal
Wikidal
Beaverhead County Leader Attends State Commission Meeting
A. L. Anderson of Beaverhead County chairs the board at Helens for the state meeting of county commissioners. Thirty six counties attend. discussions focus on taxation roads and finances. Beaverhead and Stillwater report funds tied to defunct banks. Beaverhead shows the strongest financial condition with the least bonded debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Anderson
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Helens
Beaverhead
Stillwater
Dillon Hosts Largest Shorthorn Sale and Show
Shorthorn sale and cattle show set for April 25 and 26 in Dillon with C A Axtell from Montana arranging several carloads of registered cattle. Hereford sale also to be held during the livestock show and stockgrowers' convention. Cash prizes totaling 175 will be awarded for crops and livestock support. Beaverhead committee arranging visitor comfort and lodging, inviting room offers and coordinating with George W. Dart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Axtell
Montana
Shorthorn Association
Dillon
Salesville
Hereford Association
Axtell
Beaverhead
George W. Dart
Hayek Seeks Divorce and Custody of Two Children
Mabel C. Hayek has filed for divorce from Claude Hayek, married in Dillon in August 1911. She cites failure to provide and requests custody of their two children, as reported by the Butte Miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel C. Hayek
Claude €. Hayek
Dillon
Butte
Auction Sale of Horses Tomorrow at Dillon Yard
The annual auction sale of horses will be held tomorrow in Dillon at the Dillon Horse Sales Company yards. Mr Ditty states there are animals available for bidding at this time.
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Dillon
Dillon Horse Sales Company
Mr. Ditty
School caucus to nominate trustees in district No 10
A caucus will be held Thursday evening at the training school auditorium to nominate two members of the board of trustees for school district No 10. At month end the terms of Mrs A L Anderson and Marshal Field expire. two board members will be chosen at the April 5 election. A city caucus will nominate aldermen from four wards for the April 7 city election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Anderson
Marshal Field
Commencement at Normal College Honors 1924 Class
Sixteen young women will receive their diplomas tomorrow afternoon in the auditorium of the Normal College marking the second division of the 27th graduating class. The graduates include Thelma Benson Bessie Blair Helen Blair Mary Elizabeth Curry Ruth J Grant Grace Hansen Mary Elizabeth Hope Catherine Spencer McNabb Lillian Jeanette Mayland Marie Ada Moran Katherine C Orr Fredonia Marie Pruit Julia Isabel Rafferty Opal Vivian Slavens Edith M Stronech and Kathryn Grace Wetzsteen. Diplomas will be conferred by Hon Frank Eliel local member of the state board of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal ‘College
Dion
Normal College
Thelma Benson
Bessie Blair
Helen Blair
Mary Elizabeth Curry
Ruth J. Grant
Grace Hansen
Mary Elizabeth Hope
Catherine Spencer McNabb
Lillian Jeanette Mayland
Marie Ada Mae Moran
Katherine C. Orr
Fredonia Marie Pruit
Julia Isabel Rafferty
Opal Vivian Slavens
Edith M. Stronech
Kathryn Grace Wetzsteen
Frank Eliel
State Board of Education
Cheese Factory at Dillon Produces Market Cheese
Dillon hosts a new cheese venture at Clover Leaf Dairy four miles south of town. A full cream brick cheese made from Beaverhead County cream is now sold in local stores. The makers promise a well flavoured, properly aged product and invite visitors to tour their model plant.
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Dillon
Clover Leaf Dairy
George Ditty
Beaverhead County
Stephen Steps Out premieres at Hartwig theatre
Douglas Fairbanks Jr stars in Stephen Steps Out at Hartwig theatre next Friday. The film follows a high school boy Stephen Harlow who travels to Constantinople, where revolution and street fighting erupt. Theodore Roberts leads a supporting cast with Noah Beery Harry Myers and Frank Currier. Joseph Henabery directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Paramount
Stephen
Hartwig Theatre
Stephen Harlow
Constantinople
Theodore Roberts
Noah Beery
Harry ‘Myers
Frank Currier
Joseph Henabery
Taxes in 27 Counties Higher for Last Year
Montana state figures show 27 counties levied more for general county and school purposes in 1923 than 1922, with Silver Bow leading in increased levies by 323,959 dollars. Yellowstone posted the largest decrease, down 143,716 dollars, while several counties reported gains in 1923.
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Helena
Montana
State Board of Equalization
Lake County
Garfield County
State Board
Silver Bow County
Silver Bow
Cascade
Chouteau
Beaverhead
Jefferson
Musselshell
Roosevelt
Stillwater
Broadwater
Carbon
Carter
Daniels
Deer Lodge
Glacier
Golden Valley
Hill
Judith Basin
Lewis and Clark
Liberty
Madison
Musselshell Phillips
Pondera
Powell
Ravalli
Stillwater Sweet Grass
Toole
Valley
Yellowstone County
Custer
Dawson
Fergus
Flathead
Gallatin
Missoula
Powder River
Teton
Park
Beaverhead Sportsmen's Association formed after meeting
Beaverhead Anglers vote to change their name to Beaverhead Sportsmen's Association at their Sugar Bowl gathering. Officers elected include L. K. Adams as president, Robert Barrett as treasurer, and A. Vachon as secretary. First competitive shoot planned for Sunday March 3, with committee members Henry Deutsch Hiram Brundage and Roy Forrester urging participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Henry Deutsch
Hiram Brundage
Roy Forrester
Dillon
Beaverhead Sportsmen's Association
L. K. Adams
Robert Barrett
A. Vachon
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Legion
Merry Minstrel Men
Esther Reed
Hugh Scully
Henry Huntington New York
Gladys Scully
Lizzie Kelly
the Bowery
Velma Judge
Millicent Murray
Virginia Smith
Halycon Huff
Bill Runn
Bill Duff
Judson Best
Niccoli Campani
Derritt Scott
Rossini Campani
Paul Judge
Evans Innes
Tom Harris
Connie Martin
Bernice Babb
Angela McGinty
Helen Edquist
Bertha May
Mildren Jaap
Georgina Fisher
Betty Kraber
Ing
Anglers
Sugar Bowl Cafe
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