Herder killed by train near First National Wool House
Lawrence Slattery, 61, a Beaverhead ranch herder, was struck by a southbound freight on the Oregon Short Line near Dillon's First National Wool Ware house and killed. Found Sunday by a transient, his legs were heavily injured and a skull fracture noted. Slattery, a Kentucky native on parole from Somerset prison for a shooting affray, had arrived from Rawlins, Wyoming. No relatives located.
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First National
Lawrence Slattery
Slattery
Beaverhead
Kentucky
Somerset
Dillon
Rawlins
Wyo
Elks Lodge to Observe Mother’s Day Program
Dillon Elks Lodge to observe Mother's Day with a program at the training school auditorium tomorrow night at 8. Frank Venable of Butte will be the principal speaker, a past district deputy of Idaho and former exalted ruler of Wallace lodge. The Elks quartet and Baxter-Tonrey orchestra will perform, with several solos by Mrs. J. C. Jeppson and Dave Hier. Francis Gelhaus was elected exalted ruler at last night’s Dillon lodge election.
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Dillon
J. C. Jeppson
Dave Hier
Baxter-Tonrey
Francis J. Gelhaus
Dillon Ellis ‘Lodge
EB. W. Johnson
Dr Walter H Stephan Speaks on Contract Medicine at Rotary
Dr Walter H Stephan addressed the Dillon Rotary Club at the weekly dinner, presenting an address on Contract Medicine. He argued for a socialized basis for medicine due to its universal service, stressing ethical codes and the need to attract and retain capable professionals with lucrative careers and humane service.
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Walter H. Stephan
Dillon Rotary Club
Father Leschner and Terry Browning Visit Butte
Father Leschner and Terry Browning motored to Butte yesterday afternoon seeking local church or community activities and reporting on the day’s events.
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Father Leschner
Terry Browning
Butte
First Tournament Of Season Sunday At Dillon Course
A two ball mixed foursome golf tournament will be held at the Dillon Country Club’s new course next Sunday afternoon marking the season’s first event. Entries may be made with Mrs Warren Stone by calling 66 or at the clubhouse with strong local interest due to the course’s excellent condition.
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Dillon Course
Dillon Country Club
Warren Stone
Elks Take Lead In Junior League After Week of Action
Montana State Normal college students approve a higher activity fee 4 per quarter with 2.60 for athletics, sidestepping a 3 per quarter plan. Elks top Firemen 8 7 in junior baseball. Moose and Puppies also win as standings form. Seyler blanks Normal club in Twin Bridges as Independents win 6 1.
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Montana State Normal College
State Board of Education
Elks
American Legion
Firemen
Moose
Li Pet
Seyler
Twin Bridges
Independents
Future Farmers Trip Explores Forest Range Management
Beaverhead County Future Farmers toured Beaverhead National Forest last Friday to study range management. E D Sandvig assisted as district supervisor and demonstrated forest department methods to estimate carrying capacity for ranges.
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Beaverhead County
E. D. Sandvig
Beaverhead National Forest
Forest Department
Reward Offered For Centennial Valley Rancher
Beaverhead county commissioners authorize a $100 reward following a sheriff conference for William Cannon a Centennial Valley rancher wanted for the murder of Robert V. Allen found dead on his ranch last October Sheriff McCollum reports active pursuit and cites efforts to locate Cannon.
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James
McCollum
Beaverhead County
Samuel Hayden Held Under Bond In Slaying Death
Coroners jury finds death of John O Connor, 22, Centennial Valley caused by injuries from a shovel wielded by Samuel A Hayden. Hayden remains in custody with trial date not yet set as first degree murder charge is pursued in Liberty. Funeral for O Connor followed the inquest.
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Sam Hayden
Liberty
Bond
Samuel A. Hayden
John
O'Connor
Centennial Valley
Dillon Gun Club Makes Another Perfect 75
Dillon Gun Club maintained pursuit of a third consecutive Montana state title with a 75 to 74 victory over Billings. In five Sunday matches the club posted three 75s and two 74s with Roy Forrester Fred Eudaily and Vic Westergaard hitting perfect 25s and Hap Apgar a 24. Ted Renfro and others joined the Sheridan club’s registered shoot.
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Dillon Gun Club
Montana Standard
Billings
Roy Forrester
Fred Eudaily
Vic Westergaard
Hap Apgar
Ted Renfro
Lambert Eliel Heads Montana Merchants Committee Session
Dillon merchant Lambert Eliel chairs the Associated Merchants of Montana work program committee. The group will hold its first annual meeting in Bozeman June 11 and 12, with a preliminary Bozeman session June 10. Local and state committees prepare a draft program for review by members and speakers lined up for the convention.
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Lambert Eliel
Dillon
Associated Merchants of Montana
Bozeman
Boveman
Eliel
E. W. Bond
A. I. Cashmore
F. Erwin
Chester Hale
George M Gosman
Charles H. Niblack
State Committee
Beaverhead County Tax Deadline This Month
All Beaverhead county taxes are due and payable this month. Taxpayers should ensure timely payment to avoid penalties and interest, with notices issued by the county treasurer's office.
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Beaverhead County
Obituary: Emmett E. Allison 65 Dies After Illness
Emmett E. Allison of Beaverhead county died after a long illness at Barrett hospital last Wednesday. Born July 28 1869 in Boonville Missouri, he moved to Dillon in 1901 and ranched for years. He served briefly on the Dillon police force and later lived at the county farm until retirement. A Rincon New Mexico brother arranged his funeral held Saturday.
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Emmett E. Allison
Beaverhead County
Barrett Hospital
Boonville
Dillon
Rincon
New Mexico
Dillon Girl Leads at Salt Lake City College
Miss Eleanor Wheat of Dillon is highlighted as an outstanding student at the College of St. Mary of the Wasatch in Salt Lake City. The college glee club, of which she is a member, will broadcast from KDYL in Salt Lake City tomorrow at 3 p.m. She will sing with a trio featured in the program.
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Eleanor Wheat
BE. L. Wheat
Dillon
College of St. Mary-of
Beav erhead primary race grows to 22 aspirants
Beaverhead county sees 22 candidates in the upcoming primary with seven added this week. Three offices lack aspirants public administrator coroner and surveyor. Incumbents seek renomination county treasurer and county attorney Thomas E Gilbert filed on the republican ticket. Leonard Schulz Dillon attorney filed for republican nomination for sheriff.
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Beaverhead County
Martin’ C. Jackson
Big Hole Basin
Board of Commissioners
Albert 8S. Baker
Jackson District
Thomas E. Gilbert
J. E. Kelly
Montana Department of the American Legion
Leonard Schulz
Dillon
Howard Morse Leads Junior High Honor Roll Second Semester
Howard Morse headed the junior high school honor roll for the second semester with an average of 2.733 grade points. John Wedum placed second, June Patrick third, Joe Taylor fourth, and Earl Fairbanks and Ruth Jackson tied for fifth. The full roll lists dozens of students and grade averages.
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Howard Morse
John Wedum
June Patrick
Joe Taylor
Earl Fairbanks
Ruth Jackson
Frances Pickolick
Rosemary Girnus
Jo Ann Deputy
Louise Call
Evelyn Nissen
William Tower
Anna Christensen
Marguerite Dubie
Eleanore Thompson
Bob Gregg
Irene Megqulier
Elizabeth Wilkinson
Dorothy Simpson
Elvin Thompson
Franklin Bayerd
Jack Selway
Jack Temple
Marjorie Decker
Maurice Sullvan
Barbara Simpson
Leland Nyhart
Arthur Christensen
Lloyd Hansen
Weldon Lee
Missoula Hosts State Interscholastic Meet Debating Lineup
High school students from Missoula enter eight events at the state meet opened today. Debating team Paul Fidler and Jack Reeves, district champions, will compete in the state finals against Gallatin county. Lorraine McGrath enters the declamation contest with a humorous selection from Ann of Green Gables. They are accompanied by Violet M. Eastman, public speaking instructor.
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Beaverhead County
Missoula
Paul Fidler
Jack Reeves
Gallatin County High School
Bozeman
Lorraine McGrath
Ann of Green Gables
Miss McGrath
Violet M. Eastman
Ford Car Owned By Warren Stone Stolen Thursday
A Ford V-8 Victoria coach belonging to Warren M. Stone a Dillon Tribune reporter was stolen from in front of his residence on South Washington Street shortly after 9 o’clock last Thursday night. No trace of the car has been found and authorities fear it was driven out of the state.
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Warren M. Stone
Dillon Tribune
Stone
South Washington Street
Gett
Dies Creek Rancher Napoleon Goyer Dies at 73
Napoleon Goyer 73 a longtime Montana resident died at his Dies Creek ranch near Dillon Monday morning He was born in Montreal and lived in Melrose Bannack before moving to the ranch where he operated at his death Surviving are his widow and two sons Frank and Hart Funeral was at Brundage Funeral Home with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
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Napoleon Goyer
Montana
Dies Creek
Dillon
Montreal
Canada
Melrove
Bannack
Frank
Hart
Brundage Funeral
J. A. Meeke
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Mrs. Vandegrift Dies at Son's Dillon Home
Beaverhead county matron Mrs. Jessie Vandegrift died yesterday afternoon at her son C. T. Vandegrift’s Dillon home after a two year illness. Born 1876 in Newdiggins Wisconsin she married Oscar W. Vandegrift in Bannack 1898. She came to Dillon in 1918 and remained, leaving many friends.
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Jessie Vandegrift
Beaverhead County
C. T. Vandegrift
Dillon
Vandegrift
Newdiggins
Wis
Bannack
Oscar W. Vandegrift
Universal Understanding Topic At PTA Meeting
The meeting centers on a speaker who advocates a practical gospel opposed by competitors who argue war and conflict are necessary. The speaker warns that a world operated by practicality has led to costly wars and widespread harm.
Flag Declamation Contest Held at School Auditorium
A flag declamation contest was held last Saturday afternoon at the training school auditorium under the auspices of the American Legion auxiliary and directed by Nell Day county superintendent. Schleicher Creek won in the seventh and eighth grade division.
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Training
American Legion Auxiliary
Nell Day County
Charles.’ Schleicher Creek
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Elks Lodge
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Rotary
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Gregory
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Parade of the Brownies
Missouri Belle Weltz
Norman
Cornet
Elena
Kiefer
Gladys Burtch
M Club
Bagdad
Dillon Dance
Dillmont Park
Haxter-Tonrey
Peile
Mr. Ad
Mrs. Iawn
State Merchants’ Body
Allison
Salt Lake City
Ford
Henry Fitter
Lima
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