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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1940
Page
2
Notice directs correspondence to the Editorial Department or Business department of the Examiner at 124 S Montana Street Dillon Montana dated March 27 1940 Volume XLIX.
E P Orcutt Montana extension livestock specialist urges dry shorn fleeces on a clean dry board to prevent dirt and weight loss. He notes separate tagging raises value, proper rolling with flesh side out, paper twine only, and warns branding tar or paint lowers value. Also reports 67 students earned certificates in winter Montana State College short courses in agriculture and diesel engines.
The Los Angeles Union Stock Yards review notes easier cattle trading due to low pork prices and grass stock. demand strongest for fed cattle and good young steers. Grass cattle unlikely to flood markets. showers would aid cattle and sheep. Grass-fat cows fetch $7 to $7.25 per cwt. range-fed gains cheaper. Early April may bring quality grass steers, while many cattlemen carry stock to use economical grass feed. Lamb arrivals meet solid demand at $9.50-$9.75 per hundredweight. new crop expected to be fatter and higher quality. Wool prices hold firm. hogs steady at $6.50 and pork demand remains robust amid optimistic summer outlook.
The March 24, 1940 lesson-sermon for Churches of Christ, Scientist centers on the Bible and Science and Health readings. It emphasizes laying up treasures in heaven and praises undefiled paths and loving obedience. The piece notes a Townsend Easter visit by Mrs. D E Henneberry and others to see Mrs. Mary Leh.
During a March county board session, warrants were issued for numerous items. The list includes general fund purchases, library materials, supplies, repairs, travel, salaries, fuel, and care for inmates and rural residents, totaling a substantial disbursement across departments.
Notice is given by the executor of the Last Will and Testament of Robert Clark deceased to creditors and all claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims must be presented to John Collins at Poindexter Block Dillon Montana Beaverhead County. publication date March 13. Re Frank T Willis executor.
The Montana State Auditor certifies Albany Insurance Company as authorized to transact fire insurance in the state through March 31 1941. Financials show capital 000,000.00 assets 2,753,069.38 liabilities 662,932.94 surplus 1,090,136.44. The board adjourned on March 6 1940. Attest Albert S. Baker.
The Agricultural Insurance Company filed a sworn statement as of December 31 1939 showing assets of 15 030 869 68 and liabilities of 7 023 818 68. The surplus for policyholders stands at 8 007 051 00 with capital and surplus totaling 3 000 000 00 and the report dated March 18.
A collage of ads lists a fence for sale covering 12000 irrigated acres with a wild meadow in Dell by A. E. Scott, a walnut Kimball piano from Orton Brothers in Butte offering savings, and baby chick orders from Gugran George Opp with mixed breeds.
The document records a compliance filing dated March 18 1939 for John J Holmes General Fire Insurance in Montana listing assets liabilities surplus and policyholder obligations with figures including 7 500 000 00 liabilities and 25 589 891 82 surplus. It notes the period to March 31 1941 and references aggregate totals for 1939.
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana the State of Ella Lynch deceased the executor invites creditors to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication at the executor's Dillon Montana office. Dated March 6 1940. 34-41. William Sweeney and son John and Mr and Mrs Roger Sweeney of Sheep Creek basin spent Sunday in Dillon.
In the District Court Montana Fifth Judicial District estate of Thomas Benson McFadden administrator will privately sell an undivided one half interest in sections 3 4 11 12 14 township 14 south range 1 east MP M. Target date after April 6 1940 bids to Leonard A Schulz White Building Dillon Montana cash terms ten percent due at sale balance on court confirmation March 16 1940.
In the District Court of Montana Fifth Judicial District the estate of Martin Nicholas Deceased is administered by Theodore F McFadden as administrator. Creditors and all persons with claims against the estate must exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication at McFadden law office Telephone Building Dillon Beaverhead County Montana.
In the District Court of the Fifth the estate of Thomas Scott deceased召 to the creditors and all persons having claims against the said deceased exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at the law offices of Gilbert Gilbert South Idaho Street Dillon Montana First publication in Dillon Examiner March 20 1940.
The Beaverhead County Board of Commissioners announces plans to issue warrants against the Emergency Relief Fund for the Works Project No. O P 665 91 2 202 County Garages Project. Warrants to pay for materials equipment rentals supervision and supplies, may be issued after April 1 1940 not to exceed 2000 in total.
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