Legion Holds An Important Session In Dillon
The American Legion and Veterans' Bureau officials visited Dillon to advise former service members. Major Bentley and Dr. Robison spoke on compensation and claims timing. G. Kelly outlined government life insurance options and reinstatement terms. G. O. Lamport discussed the Legion's goals. A banquet followed at Oddfellow Hall.
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Veterans’ Bureau
G. ‘O.kelly
Tenth District Insurance Bureau
W. 8. Bentley
G. W. Robison
Oo. C. Lamport
The
American Legion
Dillon
Mary
Kelly
Lamport
Oddfellow Hall
Linson
Major Bentley
Henry Wyatt
Auto Tax Enforcement Urges Dillon Drivers
Sheriff and Dillon police report a Helena order to enforce auto tax payments. Officials warn many vehicles in the county still bear old or no license plates and will be pursued unless taxes are paid or plates shown.
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Dillon Police Force
Helena
State
Dillion
Beaverhead High School Plans Commencement Activities
Forty five seniors at Beaverhead County High School prepare for graduation with May 18 commencement, May 16 class day exercises, and an alumni reunion dance at Dillmont Park. The Junior Prom is set for next Saturday evening following the successful production of Seven Keys to Baldpate directed by Esther Reed.
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Beaverhead County High School
Baldpate
Gregory
Esther Reed
Dillmont Park
Publc
Gregory Orchestra
Poindexter
Stephan
J. E. Monroe
Rotary Club
Rancher J B Doyle Tends to Centennial Valley Business
J B Doyle a well known rancher from the Centennial valley has spent the past week in Dillon attending to business matters keeping local residents informed of his activities and movements.
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J. B. Doyle
Centennial Valley
Dillon
They Stand-WATCH EM aiow Readers and Names List
A fragmented OCR list includes names Frankie Andrus Corrin Dillon Maureen Desmond Bedrock Marie Bourquin Davia Dillon Ambrose Henneberry Hirschman Jones Myra Robbins Koonts Dillon Julia Kramer Wisdom Ripley Adda Ford Richardson Lima and monetary values 828 900 386 300 1 675 300 95 900 385 500 1 983 700 409 000 1 046 900 378 300.
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Frankie Andrus Corrin
Dillon Maureen Desmond
Bedrock Marie Bourquin Davia
Dillon
Ambrose Henneberry
Dillon Dorothy Hirschman
Dillon Kate Jones
Myra Robbins Koonts
Mike
Dillon Julia Kramer
Wisdom Dixie Ripley
Dillon Adda Ford Richardson
Lima Ween
Auto prize contest heats up with Buick on offer
The Examiner reports intense competition in the automobile prize subscription race as candidates push for votes. Early leaders fluctuate while subscriptions and vote limits drive the finish, with a 1923 Buick valued at $1,082 highlighted as the top prize and weekly vote rules shaping strategies.
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Examiner
County 10 Women’s Clubs discuss circulating library plan
The second annual County Federation of Women’s Clubs convention will be in Dillon with a May 12 luncheon at Normal College. Mrs. J. H. Shaw sponsors the county library idea and Miss Gertrude Nichols urges countywide access to books to educate rural communities.
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Mrd
J. EB. Shaw
Big Hole Basin
County ’ Federation of Women’s Clubs
Dillon
Normal College
Shakespears Club
J. H. Shaw
Montana
Examiner
Germany
Gertrude Nichols
Butte Public Library
Miss Nichols
Carnegie Fund
Samuel Johnson
Celebration Planned for Dillon Fourth of July Festival
The Dillon Fourth of July celebration is assured with business donations securing funds. Fire department will run the event with Joe Newnes in charge and committees named for concessions, races, baseball, parade, music, transportation, entertainment, finances, and advertising. Support comes from Rotary, American Legion, and local organizations.
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Dillon
Rotary Club
American Legion
Joe Newnes
Frank Ashworth
Dale Tash
Lindley Phillips
Tom Drummey
Chas
Nelson
Will Featherly
Clyde Scott
John Somers
John Ewing
R. A. Reeser
Dog Tax Time Again Warning From Chief Nelson
Chief of Police Nelson warns dog owners to pay the city dog tax alongside auto licenses. Unlicensed canines found running at large will be seized and held at the city pound until the tax is paid, with disposal if unpaid. Male dogs taxed at $2 and females at $10.
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Nelson
Recital at Normal College Monday Evening May 7
The public is invited to the third student recital at the college auditorium May 7 at 8 15 o clock. piano numbers by Mrs Tello pupils and vocal numbers by Mrs Scott pupils. The program is free to the public and begins promptly. Upcoming events include May 21 advanced piano recital May 28 Rachel Smith prize winner and June 1 college orchestra recital.
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Dillon
Tello
Scott
College
Rachel Smith
Rich vein found at Elkhorn mine in Idaho district
Senator C. R. Muffley reports a new vein at the Elkhorn mine measuring ten to fifteen feet deep and extending 900 feet on the 1000 foot level and 500 feet on the 300 foot level. Crude ore values include $30 per ton with concentrates showing 23 ounces silver, 3 percent copper, $1.50 in gold and some lead. This discovery tops prior work and may secure Elkhorn’s future as a leading mine.
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C. 8. Muffley
State Mining Association
Boston-Montana Development Company
City
Examiner Office
Elkhorn
Muffley
Idanha
Former service man O W Cole dies in Hot Springs
O W Cole, a Dillon resident for about ten years and former U S Army member, died of tuberculosis contracted in an army camp at Hot Springs South Dakota. He is survived by his wife and child. Military funeral planned in Dillon after his remains are returned. Cole served at Camp Lewis during World War I and had been ill since discharge.
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O.W. Cole
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Government
Cole
Dillon
Camp Lewis
France
Predatory Animal and Bird Drive Set for Next Sunday
A predatory animal and bird drive is scheduled for next Sunday. Hiram Brundage leads last drive's challengers against the prior victors. Teams stay the same and the losing side provides a banquet for the winners. Meet at city hall in the morning for instructions and again promptly at 7:00 p.m. No scores after 7.00.
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Hiram Brundage
Rancher J. W. Finsley Visits County Seat for Business
J. W. Finsley a prominent rancher from the Big Hole basin was in the county seat last Saturday to handle routine business affairs.
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J. W. Finsley
Big Hole Basin
Renfro Dominates Dillon Rod and Gun Club Trapshoot
United States champion Ted Renfro traveled from Centennial valley to Dillon Rod and Gun Club to win. He tied for the Brownlee medal with Schulz and Birrer at 48 of 50, Schulz eliminated in the shoot-off, Renfro and Birrer perfect in the first and second shoot-offs, Renfro ultimately winning the Dillon cup in a final shoot-off against Hiram Brundage.
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Ted Renfro
United States
Centennial Valley
Dillon Rod and Gun Club
Renfro
Packard
Thornton
Hiram
Brundage
Schulz
Nick Birrer
Lima
Birrer
Renfr
Rancher L. C. Stocker Spends Week on Grant County Matters
L. C. Stocker, a well known rancher from Grant, spent last week in the county handling business matters and meeting local officials.
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Vers
All Dillon
Training
Rotary International
de Molay. Society
R. R
Rathbone
St. James Episco
Women's Clubs OF
County 10
Shakespeare Club OF
Fire Department
Elkhorn Mines
Coolidge
Dakota
Dillon Traps
L. C. Stocker
Grant
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