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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1940

Page

4

Twin Bridges Driver Blamed for Accident

Inquest testimony implicates Peer in a fatal crash near Twin Bridges. Ronald Barnett, injured and hospitalized in Butte, shows slight improvement. J A McLean of Twin Bridges testified Peer’s car was on the wrong side of the road before the collision. Peer is jailed in Jefferson County pending possible drunken driving charges.

Ronald Barnett Butte J. A. McLean Twin Bridges Peer Jefferson Boulder

First Lutheran Church Events May Week Schedule

Leonard Thompson, pastor, lists Sunday worship at 10 a m with Sunday school at 11 a m and sermon These Times Call for a Decision. Dorcas Society meets May 8, Ladies Aid May 9 at Mrs. I V Vinsel, choir practice May 10.

First Lutheran Church Leonard Thompson Dorcas Society Ladies Aid I. V. Vinsel

Social Notes of Local Residents Heading Home

Miss Clara Plant returned Sunday from Blackfoot Idaho to visit relatives. Edgar Rife left Saturday by plane for Los Angeles due to his mother's illness. Mildred Taylor and her mother left Sunday for Boulder where Mildred resumes teaching. Mrs Howard Morse recovering after a major operation at Barrett hospital. Joe O'Donnell left for Seattle after visiting H. L. McCaleb residence.

Clara Plant Blackfoot Idaho Edgar Rife Los Angeles Katherine Rife Mildred Taylor Carl Taylor Boulder Florence Hellman Florence Davis Howard Morse Barrett Hospital Joe O'Donnell Seattle H. L. McCaleb

Anderson Speakers at Rotary Meet Highlight Funds Plan

Rotary gathering led by President Frank Tyre discussed community fund raising and playground supervision. Tyre announced official delegate status for the Great Falls convention in May as Conrad Orr promoted a father and son banquet for the evening. Guests included Scout workers J W McCracken George Farrell David Curry and Wilbur Gilbert Jr with Dr R D Curry presiding.

Frank Tyre Rotary Great Falls Prin Conrad Orr R. D. Curry J. W. McCracken George Farrell David Curry Wilbur Gilbert, Jr

Spartan barley not best adapted to Montana conditions

Extension agronomist Ralph D. Mercer says Spartan barley is not as well suited for Montana as the recommended Trebi and Horn varieties. Montana Agricultural Experiment Station tests at Bozeman Moccasin and Havre show Spartan offers only smoothness and lodging resistance, not enough to justify planting.

Ralph D. Mercer Extension Agronomist Montana Montana Agricultural Experiment Bozeman Moccasin Havre Mercer

Spring conditioning boosts calf crop says livestock expert

Extension livestock specialist E. P. Orcutt states bulls conditioned in winter on rough feed improve calf yield. He advises keeping bulls in a separate corral fed liberal high quality alfalfa daily with oats at 0.5 to 1.5 pounds per 100 pounds body weight. Bulls should stay on dry feed until pasture grasses are abundant.

E. P. Orcutt Orcutt

Prohibition Agent Knocks On Door With Axe

A prohibition agent described as a man who used an axe to knock on a door appears in an anecdotal account illustrating the rough methods used to enforce laws. The narrative highlights the era's clashes between agents and bootleggers.

Prohibition

Oratorical and Extemp Meet Friday at Normal College

State schools sent two extempo contestants and one orator for the annual event. Prizes of 30 20 and 10 for the oratorical contest and 5 3 and 2 for the extemp event plus bronze silver and gold medals will be awarded. Howard Morse and William Tower will represent the Normal college in extemp and oratorical contests respectively, both Beaverhead county high school graduates. A banquet for coaches and contestants is set for Friday evening at 6 30.

Dillon Chamber of Commerce Howard Morse Normal William Tower Beaverhead County

10 Year Old Girl Dies After Illness

Brownie Troop No. 12 and other children's groups mourn a fourth grade girl who died after illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Brun dage chapel with Rev. Paris E. Wells officiating. Interment followed in Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers included Silas Dishno Dan Pendergast Lou Hoyrup and L M Holloran. She leaves her parents a sister Florence and grandparents in Missouri along with aunts and uncles.

Brundage Chapel Paris E. Wells Presbyterian Church Mountain View Cemetery Silas Dishno Dan Pendergast Lou Hoyrup L. M. Holloran Florence Missouri

Wise River Woman Heads Federation Meeting

Snowden of Butte speaks on Enforcement of the Federal Narcotic Law. Genevieve Albertson of Dillon reviews The Grapes of Wrath. Mrs. Carl White of Wise River gives a reading and assembly singing precede a noon chicken dinner.

Snowden Butte Genevieve Albertson Dillon Carl White Wise River

Campaign kicks off to buy city park for recreation

School pupils led by the high school band parade through the business section carrying banners urging a city park. A campaign opens with committees led by Mrs. Fred Kerr and Mrs. R. D. Curry to solicit the residential area, while men’s teams under C. A. Bechler will canvass the business district.

Fred Kerr R. D. Curry Mesdames Philip Cottom Ernie Pewe C. M. Casterline J. M

Sig Norheim and wife visit Dillon from Lakeview

Mr and Mrs Sig Norheim of Lakeview were Dillon visitors last Wednesday, staying briefly to see the town and its sights.

Sig Norheim Lakeview Dillon

Dillon Visit Noted by Cosgroves of Pocatello

Mrs John Cosgrove and daughter Alice of Pocatello spent Sunday with relatives in Dillon including a cordial family gathering and social visits across town.

John Cosgrove Alice Pocatello Dillon

Kiwanis Club Charter Night Planned in Dillon Event

Butte district lieutenant governor James W. Uncles will toast at Kiwanis Charter Night in Dillon along with Dillon Kiwanis president Jack Barrett accepting the charter. Rev. Leonard A. Thompson leads an invocation, colors are presented by local Boy Scouts, and a dinner and dance follow at the Elks club. Local officials include Mayor D. A. Galt and Leonard A. Schulz with O. B. Silvey of Anaconda as lieutenant governor.

James W. Uncles Butte Jack Barrett Dillon Kiwanis Club Leonard A. Thompson Lutheran Church William Curry D. W. Smith Dale Dart Bob Stanchfield Kenneth Martin God Save the King Wallace A. Orton Edna L. Roberts Bachelor Club D. A. Galt Leonard A. Schulz Dillon Club O. B. Silvey Anaconda D. H. Williams D. J. Barrett R. J. Watson Hugh Scully Carl Olson Elmo Winn Ed Cardwell Homer Faust Frank Madden Jack Gavin Kenneth Wheat W. W. Wetzel

Mrs Jay Talent Returns Home From Dillon Visit

Mrs Jay Talent returned to her home on Sage Creek last Thursday after spending several days in Dillon.

Jay Talent Sage Creek Dillon

Beaverhead High Wins Thrilling Track Meet at Beaverhead

Beaverhead High captured the meet led by a relay win in 1 39 with Whitehall second and Ennis third. Event winners included Hill, Sheridan in shot put, Hill, Sheridan in discus, Wilcox, Dillon in broad jump, Perry, Sheridan in high hurdles, Simonich Whitehall in pole vault, Manley Ennis in 440 dash, Perry in low hurdles, Hill Sheridan in javelin, Pierce Dillon in 220, Hubbard Dillon in half mile, Pierce Dillon in 100, Kamps Dillon in mile, and Wilcox Dillon tied in high jump with Wilcox again.

Hill Sheridan Wilcox Dillon Conway Virginia City Hall Austin Whitehall Perry Clausen Willey Simonich Baril Burgess Manley Ennis Maddison Tebay Kemp Pierce Hubbard Dunn Pierce Dillon Johnson Kamps Wekkin Kingery

Combes and Hawkins Family Attend Federal Reserve Meeting

Mr. and Mrs. Guy D. Combes and John Combes and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hawkins attended a Federal Reserve bank meeting in Helena Saturday.

Guy D. Combes John.Combes W. W. Hawkins Federal Reserve Bank Helena

Dillon FFA honors state leadership amid high school week

Stewart from Beaverhead County High School was named state president of the Future Farmers of America after taking third in the state public speaking contest and winning the district event. Thirteen FFA members attended the Bozeman week program led by instructor D. L. Johnson.

Stewart Future Farmers Students’ Association Beaverhead County Otha Graham Maurice Sullivan Joe Carroll Ames Harold Cantrell Tash Harrison Rogan F.F.A Dillon Major Dansie State Future Farmers Association Beaverhead County High School Dan Pendergast Joe Ritchell Ethel Anderson Helen Christensen Clara Pahnish Patricia Smyth Alice Mae Staudenmeyer Betty Ann McFadden

Dillon Visitors From Upper Ruby Valley

Mr and Mrs Willis Funk and their two children visited Dillon on Thursday coming from the upper Ruby valley to see local sights and spend time with friends.

Willis Funk Dillon Ruby Valley

County happenings weekly survey in the Examiner

A weekly county survey offered for 2.00 a year in the Examiner promises a complete roundup of local events and news items.

The Examiner

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