Montana State Normal College Spring Enrollment Up from Winter Quarter
The Montana State Normal College opened Monday for spring term with about 300 students registered in the first two days. Officials expect total enrollment to exceed this figure, reflecting the usual winter decline but meeting advance expectations. The winter quarter ended last Friday and many students returned home for the weekend, with most winter term students re enrolling for the next quarter. Commencement exercises for the winter graduates are noted.
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Montana State Normal College
Esteemed Matron of Lima Dies
Mrs. J. D. Brandenburg, longtime Lima resident for 44 years, died at her home after a long illness. She was 69. The funeral was conducted in Lima Sunday afternoon with burial in Lima cemetery. Continued on page 4.
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J. D. Brandenburg
Lima
Brandenburg
Zge
Lew
Grazing Fees Set for 1933 Half Rates Announced
Forest Supervisor Simpson states the first half of 1933 grazing fees will be at one half of 1931 rates. A study will determine the second half based on livestock market value, with rates to be set after review before the final payment date. Details are available from Simpson’s office for interested stock men.
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Simpson
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Girls Band To Present Concert At Lima Friday
Beaverhead county school girls band and orchestra under L A Gregory pleased a large audience at the high school gym. They will reprise Friday in Lima as part of a Lima Girl Scout benefit event supervised by Miss Aura Dutcher. The Monday program featured orchestra and band selections, solo numbers, and a dance by LaVerne Dickenson from Melrose.
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Beaverhead County
L. A. Gregory
Lima
Seo
Aura Dutcher
LaVerne Dickenson
Melrose
Keler Bela
Sutter
Romanza
Eversole
Rolfe
Engelmann
Wenrich
Mocking Bird
Hegner
Lulu Belle Gilman
Edith Orr
State Beer Bill Shows How Regulated Provisions
The bill allows beer sales in hotels with 20 rooms in small towns under 6 000 population, 40 rooms in larger cities, requires a ground floor lobby, and a restaurant must seat 75 people with a US citizen owner. Retailers are defined as those selling beer on draft or bottles or in original packages to the public.
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United States
Acreage of principal crops to be reduced eight percent
Montana farmers plan about an eight percent cut in 1933 harvested acreage for nine principal crops versus 1932. Flat and spring wheat would fall 20 and 15 percent, while oats up 5 percent and barley about 20 percent. Potato and bean areas drop about 5 percent.
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Montana
Dell Visitors Earl Cantrell and E M Martinell
Earl Cantrell and E M Martinell were Dell visitors in Dion Thursday.
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Earl Cantrell
E. M.martinell
Dell
Dion
Boy Scouts Promotions Approved at Board of Review
Several advancement applications were approved at the board of review meeting held at the courthouse last Thursday night. James Redburn moved from Star to Life Scout. Roy Forrestor Jr and Jack Selway advanced to Star Scout. Frank May became a first class Scout. Merit badges were awarded to Melbourne Jackson and James Redburn among others. James Kelly Jr.’s Eagle Scout ranking awaits a special session. Awards will be presented at a court of honor later this month.
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Dion Boy
Board of Review
Court House
James Redburn
Star
Life
Roy Forrester
Jack Selway
James Kelly
Hagle
Frank May
Melbourne Jackson
George Webster
Chandler Stallings
Alleged Dynamite Enthusiast Heads to Homeland
Oscar Kvisto described as an alleged maker of dynamite bombs is bound for Czechoslovakia. Seattle Chief Immigration Inspector Bliss and Cecil Johnson of Helena took him into custody after Kvisto, held since October 4 on a cabin threat complaint, was found to have a crude bomb on his person.
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Oscar Kvisto
Czechoslovakia
Bliss
Seattle
Cecil Johnson
Helena
Kvisto
Cabbage Patch
Choral Club Presents Sacred Music at Grace Church
The Dillon Choral Club under Mrs. W G Gilbert and the Dillon Lyric quartet offered a Sunday night program of sacred music at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. A large audience enjoyed selections by a vocal trio and heard Dr. J A Meeke, the church pastor, give an address. Mrs. Mary I Farrell accompanied.
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Dillon Chorla Club
W. G. Gilbert
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Dillon Lyric Quartet
J. A. Meeke
Mary I. Farrell
Not Affected by Nepotism Ruling Inches Judges Office
Judson Best, named deputy county assessor by his father O M Best, may keep the post for two years under an AG ruling. The nepotism law, passed after his January appointment and not retroactive, allows officers appointed before the act to serve out their term.
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Judson Best
O. M. Best
Raymond T. Nagle
J. E. Kelly
Kite WarMarks Old Time Chinese New Year in Dillon
A kite soared high over Montana street last Thursday, recalling a half century old Dillon custom. During the Chinese New Year celebration more than 100 Celestials staged a yearly kite tournament with dragons masks and oriental designs. The event climaxed in a kite war with powdered glass strings to cut rival kites for the grand prize.
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Montana Street
Dillon
Beaverhead Ranchers Benefit From 50 Percent Lease Cut
Governor Cooney signed House Bill No. 207 establishing a 50 percent reduction in state land lease rates. The measure, introduced by Rep. Joe Metlen of Beaverhead as lands committee chair, aims to provide direct financial relief to local ranchers.
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Cooney
Beaverhead
Joe Metlen
State Lands Committee
Powell High Stock Judges Are Winners
Future Farmers of Powell county high school of Deer Lodge defeated Beaverhead county high school, winning the stock judging contest with 2 971 points to 1 808 for Dillon. Charley Mero of Deer Lodge was the high individual. the judge teams evaluated Hereford cows, Duroc Jersey hogs, and draft horses at local farms.
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Powell High Stock
Future Farmers of
Powell County
Deer Lodge
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Charley Mero
Harry Tash
Martin Markovitch
John Shaffner
Dick Albee
Don Howard
Albert Mathews
Art Johnson
Bernard Williams
Smith-Hughes
Ed Bay
McFadden Nominated As City Treasurer In Dillon Caucus
Boss W Emerick nominated for mayor on Citizens party ticket after Mayor McCaleb declines reelection Police Judge Al C Gruwell to seek another term Frank C McFadden named city treasurer to succeed F P Bulger Contests arose for both offices Aldermen for four wards largely nominated to succeed themselves with W E Stinson set to replace Fred Woodside in Ward Three.
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W. Emerick
Dillon Hivestock
Veteran County
Citizens’ Party
City Hall
H.L. McCaleb
al C. Gruwell
Frank C. McFadden
F. P. Bulger
W. E. Stinson
Fred Woodside
Frank A. Hazelbaker
B. N. Ste
Bills of Sale Required on Horse Shipments in Montana
Montana requires bills of sale for all horse shipments at inspection. Inspectors must forward copies to Helena within five days, or the shipper faces a $50 fine. Sheriff Orr and Stock Inspector Erwin provided the order from the livestock commission dated Monday.
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Montana
Helena
W. C. Orr
D. W. Erwin
Livestock Commission
Beaverhead Water Users to Meet in Dillon
Beaverhead county water users are invited to assemble in Dillon next Monday night March 27 for a meeting called by Judge Lyman H. Bennett. The 7:30 p m session in the courthouse courtroom is for open discussion of irrigation water problems with prior meetings deemed beneficial.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon
Lyman H. Bennett
Ranthers
Peterson Spends Weekend in Dillon On Farm Business
A. T. Peterson, superintendent of Billings schools and former Beaverhead County High principal, spent the weekend in Dillon to attend to business related to the Peterson and Forrester fox farm. He traveled by plane.
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A. T. Peterson
Billings
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Peterson and Forrester Fox
District No 10 Caucus Set for Saturday Night
The District No 10 school caucus for Dillon public schools will meet next Saturday night March 25 at 8 00 in the old training school building Idaho and Reeder streets. Clerk F P Bulger called the caucus two trustees will be nominated. County elections follow next month. Mr and Mrs Lyston Dansle have returned from Los Angeles after several weeks away.
Relief Work Conference Plans Unified County Distribution
Pr oK Detts Red Cross supplies distribution chair met with Beaverhead Red Cross officers Associated Charities and Emergency Relief bears to decide future handling of flour and cotton materials The plan keeps supplies from the Red Cross but routes distribution through the Beaverhead Emergency Relief board and office to avoid duplication and waste Reports show Dillon Lima and Wise River received the most supplies in the county
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Pr. Ok. Detts
Bijigs
Red Cross
Dillon Man Richard Schwab Found Dead at Home
Richard K. Schwab, longtime Dillon resident born in Germany 72 years ago, was found dead in his northern Dillon home yesterday morning. Friends locating his body reported he appeared in good health the previous evening and death likely resulted from a heart attack occurring overnight.
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Richard K. Schwab
Dillon
Germany
First Beer License Applications Filed in Beaverhead County
Beaverhead county records show Dillon Bottling Works and Montana Mercantile Company filed for wholesale beer licenses in Clerk and Recorder Albert Baker's office. The state board of equalization received copies, with more retail and club licenses expected. Washington reports legal beer may go on sale in early April, making Montana among early adopters.
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Beaverhead County
Albert
Baker
Dillon Bottling Works
Montana Mercantile Company
State Board of Equalization
Montana
Washington, D. C
Modern Woodmen Drill Team Hosts St Patrick's Dance
The Dillon camp Modern Woodmen of America drill team hosted a St Patrick's Day dance at the city hall auditorium last Friday night. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the event. Old fashioned Irish punch was served and the Orange-Cursh orchestra provided music. Proceeds will buy uniforms for team members.
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Dillon Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
City Hall
Orange-Cursh
Ras Hansen Travels From Medicine Lodge to Dilion
Ras Hansen spent Monday in Dilion visiting from Medicine Lodge.
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Ras Hansen
Dilion
Medicine Lodge
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J.d.brandenburg
Park City
J. T. Sayles
Normal College
Sayles
Laurel
Sheriff's Office
BOY Scouts
Stinson
Mrs. Lyston Dansle
Los Angeles
Wiiter
County
Wise River
Modern Woodmen
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