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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1938

Page

2

Kappa Zeta Nu Pledges 21 New Members At Dessert Supper

K Z N welcomed 21 pledges at a dessert supper held in the home economics dining room last Thursday. Each member brought a "little sister" pledge. Pledge cards were presented and the names listed include Jane Carlson Anaconda Tressa Eckert Stanford Jane Fetterman Saco Suzanne Gilbert Dillon Lucile Kelly Dillon Helen Randolph Dillon Barbara Hancock Butte Marcella Jones Klein Doris Kane Corvallis Margaret McLeod Butte Frances McPhail Three Forks Mary Malloy Anaconda Helen Marquis Bozeman Eleanor Moritz Manhattan Doris Pappin Great Falls Mary Phillips Lewistown Fern Ray Ravalli Jane Stallings Bannack Elaine Tschache Freid Corinne Willey Wisdom Arlette Williams Philipsburg. President Ruth Kelly welcomed the pledges. Louise Davison led a new song composed by Bernice Erickson. The meeting closed with pledge duties.

Kappa Zeta Nu Jane Carlson Anaconda Tressa Eckert Stanford Jane Fetterman Saco Suzanne Gilbert Dillon Lucile Kelly Helen Randolph Barbara Hancock Butte Marcella Jones Klein Doris Kane Corvallis Margaret McLeod Frances McPhail Three Forks Mary Malloy Helen Marquis Bozeman Eleanor Moritz Manhattan Doris Pappin Great Falls Mary Phillips Lewistown Fern.Ray Ravalli Jane Stallings Bannack Elaine Tschache Freid Corinne Willey Wisdom Arlette Williams Philipsburg Ruth Kelly Sorority Louise Davison Bernice Erickson

Mrs Walter Stamm Hosts Bridge Party for Dorothy Gelhaus

Mrs Walter Stamm entertained at her home Saturday evening in compliment to Miss Dorothy Gelhaus who spent the past three weeks in Dillon. High score was held by Miss Adelaide Gelhaus. At the close of the evening refreshments were served.

Walter Stamm Dorothy Gelhaus Dillon Adelaide Gelhaus

Banks Liquidation Dividends Set for Depositors

Depositors of two defunct Montana banks will receive dividend checks totaling 30 800 from W A Brown state banking head within days. Larabie Brothers bank Deer Lodge and First State Bank Medicine Lake liquidated. Larabie the oldest bank in Montana will pay 28 000 refunds up to 60 percent of deposits after closing in March 1933.

W. A. Brown Larabie Brothers Bank of Deer Lodge First State Bank of Medicine Lake Larabie Bank Montana

State Purchaser I S McQuitty Bolsters Paper Market

State official I S McQuitty boosted the paper market with two carloads of varied products for state institutions this week. Total outlay totaled 4123.40, distributed among John Leslie Co. Missoula Mercantile Co. Ward Thompson of Butte Carpenter Paper Co. Great Falls Paper Co. and others. The order included tissue napkins bags wrapping paper mimeograph and wax paper drinking cups butter wrappers towels and miscellaneous.

I. S. McQuitty John Leslie Co Missoula Mercantile Co Ward Thompson Butte Carpenter Paper Co Billings Great Falls Paper Co

Montana bans ads by unlicensed insurers in newspapers

State Auditor John J. Holmes ruled this week that unlicensed insurance firms may not advertize in Montana papers. Newspapers running such ads violate the law, as do the firms, based on an Attorney General H. J. Freebourn opinion.

Montana John J. Holmes Holmes H. J. Freebourn

Penalty for late license plate renewals in Montana counties

About 1500 car and truck owners in Lewis and Clark county who have not obtained 1938 license plates face a 10 percent penalty after the due date. The measure also applies to auto and truck owners in other counties as a general penalty for tardy licensees.

Lewis & Clark County

State calls for bids to store 30 cars in Helena

A state agency has issued a call for bids to store 30 state cars domiciled in Helena. Complete service in a heated garage must be provided.

I. S. McQuitty Helena

Great Falls employment service announces staff

Barclay Craighead, chairman of the Unemployment Compensation commission, announced this week the Great Falls employment service offices staff. Manager Peter A. McQuillan, formerly of Glasgow, interviewers A. J. Daley and Myrtle Lippard, junior interviewer Helen A. Bailey, stenographer Adeline Seder.

Great Falls

Parole Granted To 23 Inmates By State Board

The State board of prison commissioners approved 23 parolees for May. Each prisoner will have served half their sentences and all are first time inmates. The board is chaired by Gov. Roy E. Ayers with Sam W. Mitchell and H. J. Freebourn. The panel also considered a petition from unionized prison guards on working conditions.

State Board of Prison Commissioners Roy E. Ayers Sam W. Mitchell H. J. Freebourn

Permits to Burn Slashings in Country Adjacent to National

Local authorities issue permits to burn slashings in the neighboring country area near the national boundary. Officials say controlled burns reduce wildfire risk and protect settlements. Residents are advised to follow designated burn days and report any stray flames.

Forest Service suit over fire damage on private land

The U S forest service filed suit this week seeking damages for the cost of fighting a fire that started on private land and spread into the forest reserve. The rancher failed to control the blaze and actions cover an est period between May 1 and Sept 30.

U. S. Forest Service Forest Service

State urges shooting pet cats to protect wild birds

Officials warn house cats released in the wilderness become deadly threats to birds and other wildlife. Citizens are told not to abandon cats near wildlife and to destroy surplus felines on sight to safeguard game and birds.

State Game Department

Commission hires expert for public welfare merit exams

The commission employed Rolland D. Severity of Chicago from the American Public Welfare association to draw up a plan of conduct ing merit examinations for public welfare department employees. Examinations will be given to present employees and all future applicants under the merit plan adopted March 1 by the department.

Public Welfare Department Rolland D. Severy Chicago American Public Welfare Association Department

State Auditor rules agents must receive full insurance fees

The ruling by State Auditor John J. Holmes states that agents receiving insurance policy commissions must be paid their full fee without deductions. The opinion, written with Attorney General H. J. Freebourn, sides with an agent countersigning a policy placed by an out-of-state firm that tried to deduct an engineering and inspection fee from the agent’s commission.

John J. Holmes H. J. Freebourn

First Republican Files for Congress in Western Montana

Winfield E Page of Missoula filed a 100 dollar fee to seek the Republican nomination in Western Montana district. He is a University of Montana graduate.

Winfield E. Page Missoula Sam W. Mitchell Montana The University of Montana

Potter elected president of State Board of Health at Helena meeting

Dr. E. M. Potter of Great Falls was chosen president to succeed Dr. B. L. Pampel of Livingston at the board's annual Helena meeting. Dr. G. F. Turman named vice president and Dr. F. W. Cogswell renamed secretary. Other members include Dr. L. H. Fligman of Helena and Dr. R. V. Morlidge of Billings.

E. M. Potter Great Falls State Board of Health B. L. Pampel Livingston Helena G. F. Turman F. W. Cogswell L. H. Fligman R. V. Morlidge Billings

Montana voters to decide saloon license law in November

Gov. Roy E. Ayers will issue a proclamation setting the saloon license referendum for Montana's general election on November 8. The measure, long in courts, was recently upheld by the state supreme court and referred to voters for final adjudication.

Montana Sam W. Mitchell Roy E. Ayers State Supreme Court

Farmers Busy In Montana Seed Crop Drive

Montana farmers have unleashed full labors to plant 1938 crops in seed form. Excellent growing weather prevails with moisture supporting a strong start and minimal winter kill. Spring floods have largely disappeared and range grasses are growing rapidly, signaling excellent conditions for this time of year.

Montana

DeMolay Dance Draws Diverse Local Groups at St James Hall

Beaverhead DeMolay members hosted a Saturday dance at St James guild hall. Eastern Stars Masons Rainbow Girls and local students attended with patrons and patronesses including Mr and Mrs J B Mulkey Mr and Mrs W G Gilbert Mr and Mrs Paul Temple and Mr and Mrs J T Orr.

Beaverhead Order of DeMolay St. James Guild Hall Masons Rainbow Girls Order J. B. Mulkey W. G. Gilbert Paul Temple J. T. Orr

Mrs Warner to Represent Dillon Girl Scout Council

Mrs. H. M. Warner departed Monday for Boise Idaho to represent the Dillon Girl Scout council as commissioner and regional committee member at a regional conference this week. Miss Dorothy Ann Davis also left for Boise to report on the International Girl Scout encampment at Briarcliff Manor from last summer.

H. M. Warner Boise Idaho Dillon Girl Scout Council Dorothy Ann Davis International Girl Scout Briarcliff Manor

Beavers Sweep Top Honors At Beaverhead Track Meet

Whitehall sprinter Manlove dominated with 20 points by winning all events he entered. Beaverhead captured the relay despite balks on final jump, with Burgess Wilcox Rolands aiding. Event winners include Jolly in high jump, Hill in javelin and shot, and MecCausey leading the mile.

Beavers Tait Burgess Wilcox Rolands Manlove Whitehall Dillon Whipple Brim Sheridan Hill Jolly Cashmore Hayes Burgess Dillon Oreskovich MecCausey Ennis Mannion McGahan Hubbard Perry McCausey Dunn Pierce Schenk Osborne Roberts Scott Hill of. Sheridan Beaverhead High

Annual Clau dia Faust School of Dancing revue

The Clau dia Faust School of Dancing will present its annual revue at the training school auditorium Friday night May 27. About 40 dancers will perform in the entertainment and the public is invited. Don's Dance band will assist with the program.

Claudia Faust Training School Don

Local clubs host gatherings across Dillon nights

Theta was entertained by Miss Nancy Barrett at her South Washington home. Beaverhead chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. Henry G. Rodgers’s home. Child Study club and Nile Sewing club gathered at Mrs. Casterline and Mrs. H. G. Rodgers respectively. Several church groups held events with speakers Tom Davis and others hosting and guests invited.

Theta Nancy Barrett South Washington Street Beaverhead Daughters of the American Revolution Henry G. Rodgers Child Study Club C. M. Casterline C.S.O Elmer Devaney United Church Men’s Clubs Dillon Tom Davis Butte Presbyterian Manse Society Frank Tyre Mary Paddock L.D.S. Relief Society Pearl Williams Center Street Nile Sewing Club H. G. Rodgers

Dillon High School Girl Dies in Butte Funeral

Jean McDowell, about 14, of Missoula died, funeral held Sunday at Wisdom cemetery after services in Butte. Rev. Don Anson led a short service due to road conditions. she is survived by parents and three brothers, with many relatives and friends attending despite heavy rain and snow.

Rook Christian Church of Butte Don Anson H. S. Armitage Wallace Francis Armitage Francis Jean McDowell Missoula Robert Melvin Sammy Mary Green Farmington Wash Jennie Green Jessie Carpenter Spokane Reese Price George Slimb Henry Tampaske Deer Lodge

Girl Scout Fund Over Subscribed Beyond Goal

The community surpassed the $300 goal for the Girl Scout fundraising drive as announced by Mrs. Frank Tyro thiarman noting oversubscription and gratitude for the committee’s support.

Frank Tyro Thiarman

Delinquent Stock Sale By Water Users Irrigation Co

Under a January 10 1938 order the Water Users Irrigation Co will sell enough stock at the Hazelbaker Building Dillon Montana May 9 1938 at 2 pm to cover delinquent assessments plus sale costs and advertising. Stock with prior liens sells subject to the lien and the purchaser takes the stock accordingly. Secret ary Hazelbaker notes the company office location in Dillon Montana.

Board of Directors Office of Water Users Irrigation Co Hazelbaker Idaho Street Dillon Montana Marianninn

Dillon Social Notes and Local Marriages and Visits

Mrs. Thomas Jones and daughter Virginia visited in Dillon from Alder yesterday. A marriage license was issued to Clay J. Perry and Minnie Sipes of Dillon. Dorothy Gelhaus left for Adams State Teachers College in Alamosa after three weeks with her father John Gelhaus. John Skavdahl returned from Washington state to visit relatives. Charlotte Ballard traveled to Poplar to visit her daughter Elizabeth a Poplar schools instructor. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Jones of Hamer Idaho attended the funeral of Henry C. Wyatt. C. E. Blinn spoke on fur farming at Twin Bridges Rotary, joined by C. L. Hatton and others. Mrs. Henry Thompson of Dell visited Dillon. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Whitworth of Alder spent the weekend. Dillon unit of the American Association of University Women attended the Missoula state conference with Mrs. Davis elected state vice president and Miss Duboc named state chairman of social studies.

Thomas Jones Virginia Dillon Alder Clay J. Perry Minnie Sipes Dorothy Gelhaus Alamosa Colo Adams State Teachers College John Gelhaus John Skavdahl Washington State Charlotte Ballard Poplar Elizabeth Gerald Jones Hamer Idaho Henry C. Wyatt C. E. Blinn Twin Bridges Rotary Club Twin Bridges C. L. Hatton Chester Hale R. D. Curry Jennings Mayland Henry Thompson Dell Jean Bishop Jessie Duboc Davis Miss Duboc

Beavers Seek to Dam Missouri Waters at Fort Peck

Col. Lyman H. Moore reports beavers at Fort Peck persist in blocking diversion tunnels to stop Missouri River waters from escaping. Army engineers continually remove their obstructions, and trapping may be needed to halt the beaver labor at the dam site.

Nature Beavers U. S. Army Fort Peck Lyman H. Moore Montana National Guard Great Dam Missouri Col. Moore

Pioneer of Beaver Head Claimed in Selah Washington

Mrs Jessie Taylor Selah and Mrs Alice Nelson Dillon and Mrs Emerson Hill Lima noted as survivors. Funeral held Saturday at Brundage chapel with Rev J A Meeke of Grace Methodist officiating. Interment in Mountain View cemetery. Irigation Development in Montana bulletin highlights water resources for irrigation and development. Copies available via county agents or Montana Agricultural Experiment station Bozeman.

Beaverhead Selah Washi Jessie Taylor Dillon Alice Nelson Lima Emerson Hill Salmon Idaho Hainds Diana Rebekah Lodge Methodist Church Brundage Chapel J. A. Meeke Grace Methodist Church Mountain View Cemetery Montana Montana Agricultural Experiment Station Bozeman

Everlasting Punishment in Christian Science Lesson

A Sunday lesson sermon in 1938 Christ Scientist churches centers on eternal punishment and repentance. The golden text asks if any pleasure exists in a sinner’s death, urging return from ways to life. Biblical cites from Ezekiel and Job emphasize God’s mercy and guiding souls from the pit toward enlightenment.

Churches of Christ, Scientist Job

State issues permits for trapping protected animals

Wildlife remains protected from trappers except on private property where damage occurs and a permit may be issued by the state fish and game commission to allow trapping.

State Fish and Game Commission

Passage from Science and Health on God and sin

The lesson sermon included a passage from Mary Baker Eddy drawing a distinction between divine law and human responsibility. It argues that God cannot cause evil or punish victims for actions they could not avoid, stating that good is not the author of experimental sins.

Mary Baker Eddy

Beaverhead Court Seeks Lease of Jackson Estate Property

In Beaverhead District Court the estate of John C. Romain seeks permission to lease Lot 3 Block 1 Original Townsite of Jackson for one year and seven months from June 1 1938 to January 1 1940 at $280 annual rent. Hearing set May 23 1938 in Dillon to show cause. Judge Henry G. Rodgers presiding.

Fifth Judicial District Montana Beaverhead John C. Romain Frank C.mcfadden Jackson Dillon Henry. G. Rodgers

Also Mentioned on This Page

K.Z.N Home Economics Capital News Employment Office O. K DR. Potter Poenteel Es Eas Tecaninitas DeMolay Dance Clubs P.N.G. Club Charles Nelson Susan Findling Girl Scout Fund Alcil UL J. E. Keller F. A. Hazelbaker Water Users Reseation Company Hazelbaker Building South Dillon, Mont Albers John Comaaneg Ibd Fred Belle Downing A. L. Estate Fleming Geo. Osterman Patterson John An Patterson, J Peer Ot Peter Roe Ut Rebich Ceencees Gri Roe Geo Salomonsen Bertha Waatea Danegeuns Spehar Lucy Oan Eee Nase Any Carl F Eany Ingersoll Rose Eae Lasich Steve Ana Nnnaneaes Marsden W. P Murphy Kate Ann Be Meng Semece Qaeescges Olson Henry E Quick Beeeee Willard, Rebich Joe Jepee User FT. Peck Christian Science Legals Geo. L. Routledge M. D Blackleg Aggressin Parks
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