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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1931

Page

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Normal College Receives High National Rating

State Normal college earned the Class A rating from the American Association of Teacher Colleges for meeting all standards. The college shows top rank in entrance requirements faculty, facilities, graduation standards, and student teaching. A Girl Scouting course is set for April 13 to 18 with Miss Olga Carlson directing.

Moxtan4 State Normal College The American Association of Teach Ers Normal College Olga Carlson Ational Miss Carlson

Montana State Normal College Sees Spring Enrollment Rise

The Montana State Normal College opened its spring term with 343 registered students, expected to reach 360. Last year’s spring quarter attendance was about 17 hundred, a sizeable rise over the current term, as Mise Angeline Smith, the dean of women, returned from vacation.

Montana State Normal College Mise Angeline Smith the College New

Legion Post Membership Drive In Montana Nears Close

The American Legion posts statewide, including Beaverhead, push a membership roundup week. The drive ends next Saturday with a banquet for ex servicemen and a wire flash of local results to state headquarters. Adjutant George R. Baker notes Beaverhead has already set season records.

American Legion State Department Legion Montana Beaverhead George R. Baker

Waldron Boger Cited for Boy Scout Heroism in Dillon

Waldron Boger of Dillon receives a national Boy Scout heroism certificate for diving into the Beaverhead River in August 1929 to rescue 10 year old Johnny McGahn. He and Orrin Babb pulled the boy to shore where he was revived. Boger is among 26 Scouts nationwide honored.

National Court Beaverhead River Waldron Boger of Dillon Heroiam Dillon Lad Johnny McGahn Mary McGahn Orrin Babb Waldron Beaverhead McGahn Roger Dillon Boy Scout United States Johnny

Ten Boy Scouts Awarded at Court of Honor Ceremony

Ten Scouts received promotions or awards at the monthly Court of Honor held last Friday night at the courthouse with Field Executive A. L. Krause presiding. Superintendent Charles Henry oversaw the session. Francis Tonrey became a first class Scout and Henry Strub a second class Scout. Merit badges went to Kenneth Barry James Kelly James McCulley Harold Wheat Waldron Boger Melbourne Jackson Tommy Luebben and Frank Tyre. The field executive spent the week with the three local troops, which held several meetings. The session of the Scout leader training course was held Friday night.

A. L. Krause Charles Henry Francis Tonrey Henry Strub Kenneth Barry James Kelly James McCulley Harold Wheat Waldron Boger Melbourne Jackson Tommy Luebben Frank Tyre

Davis President of Montana State Normal College

Dr. S. E. Davis serves as president of the Montana State Normal College, guiding the institution in its academic and administrative duties during the period covered by the report.

Luebben Low Bidder for Beaverhead County Sewer Project

Homas E. Luebben was the successful bidder for the contract to install a new sewer system at Beaverhead county poor farm. The Beaverhead county board of commissioners met in special session on Thursday March 19 1931 at 2 00 pm to hear bids for the construction of the sewer system. Present were Commissioners Martin Jackson W B Hartwig and Chairman C C

Board of County Commissioners Beaverhead County Montana Martin ©. Jackson W. B. Hartwig C. C

Agronomist Visits Beaverhead County Fair Preparations

Noted agronomist R N Herberg of Anaconda Copper MiningCompany visits Beaverhead County for soil analysis tests. Bernard Williams assists as Potassium test plots are set up to gauge phosphate deficiency and crop yields. George W Dart announces the county fair dates September 22 to 24 with a possible new grandstand planned.

Beaverhead George W. Dart The Fair Association Herberg University of Copenhagen

Plays for Benefit Show At Training School

Two plays The Royal Toy Mender and The Enchanted Garden will be presented at the training school auditorium Friday night by pupils and others. Proceeds from a small admission will fund the purchase of a cello for the training school.

Training School

Rotary Joint Session Promises Night of Plans and Music

Twin Bridges and Dillon Rotarians and their wives will meet for a joint session tonight at St James guild hall. George Davey and Lt Governor Frank A Hazel baker will headline as principal speakers with the Baxter Tonney orchestra providing music. Ladies of St Rose guild prepare for Easter Ball at city hall April 6 with door prize coal carded.

Twin Bridges Dillon Black Diamonds Twin Bridges Rotary Club Dillon Rotarians St. James Guild Hall George Davey Twin Bridges Club Frank A. Hazelbaker Dillon Club Rotary T. Lee McCracken Charles Henry Dunoa Austin Twin Bridges Rotary Capies

Auxiliary Unit Will Give Dance Saturday Night

American Legion auxiliary members host a dance next Saturday night at the city hall auditorium. Tickets have been sold by the auxiliary ladies and a large crowd is expected. A feature is the raffle of a hope chest displayed at Dillon Furniture. the chest and contents go to the holder of the winning number.

American Legion Auxiliary City Hall Auxiliary Beautiful Hope Dillon Furniture Company

Dairy School at Beaverhead High Praised by Dairymen

The eight session evening program at Beaverhead County High School, led by Bernard Williams, drew praise from dairymen and attendees for covering dairy industry topics. Experts J. O. Tretsven F. M. Astroth and George Ivey spoke, encouraging record keeping and monthly product testing by Future Farmers at the school.

Beaverhead County Bernard Williams Smith ‘ Hinishew J. O. Tretsven Montana State College F. M. Astroth National Jersey Club George Ivey Tillon Future Farmers Chapter

Poole War Veteran Harry Poole Dies in Dillon

Harry Poole, a Dillon area war veteran and Beav erhead County resident since 1915, died after a brief illness at his sister’s home. Born in Denver 40 years ago, he worked as a carpenter with his father and brother and served in World War I. Survived by his father Joseph Poole, sister Mrs Murphy, and brother Frank Poole, his funeral was held Monday with Rev H N Tragitt officiating and services by the Beav erhead post of the American Legion and CHATESOT at the grove. interment followed at MountView cemetery.

Arry Poole Dillon C. F. Murphy Beaverhead @unly Denver Joseph Poole Murphy Frank Poole Thernoyt Brundage Chapel H. N. Tragitt St. Jars Episcopal Church Beavehead Grove Mountg@n View cemetery

Farmer party Thursday night well attended

Students of the Smith-Hughes agricultural and home economics departments at the Beaverhead county high school entertained ranchers and families at the annual farmers party last Thursday night. The Beaverhead valley and other county sections were represented. J E Border was to speak but could not attend. others gave talks and entertainment. a high school orchestra played old-time tunes during dancing and refreshments were served by home economics girls.

Beaverhead County R. N. Herberg Anaconda Copper Mining Company Bernard Williams Smith-Hughes Agricultural Department Smith-Hughes Beaverhead Valley J. E. Border State

Dell visitors stir city with notable arrivals

Smith McKnight Mrs Nellie McKnight Alva Garrand son George Whitworth Earl Cantrell and E M Martinel were in the city the first of the week visiting local attractions and meeting residents.

Smith McKnight Nellie McKnight Alva Garrand Son George Whitworth Earl Cantrell E. M. Martinel Dell

Citizens caucus to nominate city officers and aldermen

A caucus will meet at city hall auditorium tomorrow night at 8 to nominate candidates for mayor police judge treasurer and one alderman from each ward. The city election is set for Monday April 6.

City Hall

Davis Speaks at Friday Session of County Superintendents

R. S. E. Davis, president of the Montana State Normal College, was the principal speaker at the Friday session held by county superintendents in Helena East.

R. S. E. Davis Montana State Normal College Helena East

Eat More Lamb Club to Meet in Dillon May 12

The Montana Wool Growers association sponsors the Hot More Lamb club which will finish a state tour with a Dillon meeting on Tuesday May 12. The tour started in Helena last Saturday with daily meetings in communities to boost lamb consumption and producer profits. J H Gilbert president of First National Bank serves as a state vice chairman.

Dillon Montana Wool Grow Era Association Max Legge Helena J. H. Gilbert First National Bank

Benefit Tea at Guildhall to Aid Barrett Hospital

Omen's church groups in Dillon plan a benefit tea at St James guild hall next Saturday from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Proceeds buy new hospital curtains. Tables symbolize twelve birth months with entertainment between servings. Frank Little and Ivan Shaw, Corvallis students, visited Dillon recently during vacation.

Barrett Hospital Guildhall Frank Little The Beavers Agricultural College Corvallis Ore Ivan Shaw Dillon Shaw J. E. Shaw Wisdom Little Mrs Dan Little

Salesman for Butte Paper Company Dies in Bozeman

George Schimmii a salesman for the Butte Paper company died in a Bozeman hospital Saturday night after a brief illness. He suffered pneumonia three days earlier while on business in Bozeman. Born January 7, 1877 in Milwaukee, he had lived in Butte 28 years and was well known in Dillon for his regular company visits. He is survived by his wife. The funeral was held in Butte.

Butte Paper Company Bozeman George Schimmii Bozeman Hospital Dillon Milwaukee Butte Wideral

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