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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1927

Page

8

Beaverhead Teams Heads to State Field Meet in Missoula

Beaverhead high sends its strongest delegation in years to the state interscholastic field meet opening tomorrow in Missoula. Beaverhead will be represented in nearly every event with Frank Eilean in shot put javelin and sprints, Edgar Williams in multiple throws, Dabald Light in sprints and distance, Herman Peterson in hurdles and sprints, Rodger Cosgrove in sprints and hurdles, and Henry Hig may in pole vault and multiple track events.

Beaverhead High Vrack Missoula Toway Beaver Dillon Beavers Frank Eilean Edgar Williams Dabald Light Herman Peterson Rodger Cosgrove Henry Higmight

Beaver enters state high school paper contest

The relay team will be formed from among these men. Miss Clara Sorensen, editor of the Beaver, high school weekly, has left for Missoula to attend the state meeting of high school editors. The Beaver is already entered in the state contest and has placed first and second in the past two years.

Clara Sorensen The Beaver Missoula

Vocational Congress Draws Wide Attendance

Delegates from distant school districts arrive in Dillon for the annual vocational congress. The event features the operetta The Riddle of Isis performed by the high school music department and guest pupils. Speakers address vocational education and home-making ties, with student talks and folk dances concluding the program.

Dillon L. A. Gregory's High School Beaverhead County C. W. Francis Mildred Schuler Verena Houghton Sarah Indreland

Buy at Home Campaign Promoted by Dillon Examin

The Dillon Examiner launches a twelve week buy-at-home campaign backed by forty local merchants. It argues local prices are fair and often lower than mail order, and that shopping local preserves community prosperity and civic spirit. A Saturday night town event featured a Dylan stage show and a well attended dance at city hall with Terry's Toot Owls providing music.

Dillon Examiner Terry Toot Owls

Legion Fight Card Delivers Draw Front and Center

The main event ends in a draw with Dempsey and Ball both showing grit in a tightly fought 11 rounds. Ball led early, two rounds were decisive for Dempsey, and judges split with a draw. weigh ins at 150 pounds. Ike Hayes won on a foul over Ted Darling. Other bouts end in fouls and draws as Lima, Dillon, and Butte boxers shine. A second Dillon show is planned within two months.

Dempsey Ball Pocatello Lad Ike Hayes Butte Ted Darling Dillon Darling Earl Butner Lima Frank Stefanic Stefanic Butner Frank Little L. Downing Idaho Falls Little Downing Marlow Cooper Ur. S Beaverhead Post Leo Trudx A. H. MacFarland Bud Hartwig

Committees Named by Dillon City Council in New Session

New council members H M Brundage and Lindley Phillips were installed. Re-elected aldermen Fred Woodside and A F Waldorf join hold overs A G Williams Louis Anderson Albert Featherly and W E Lloyd. F P Bulger sworn as city treasurer. Committees include City Hall Lloyd Anderson Philips Fire and Order Phillips Lloyd Featherly Cattle BhERHARS Woodside Waldorf Anderson Street and te y Anderson Waldorf Health Williams Water and Sewer Waldorf Anderson Lloyd Woodside Featherly.

H. M. Brundage Lindley Phillips Fred Woodside A. F. Waldorf A. G. Williams Louis Anderson Albert Featherly W. E. Lloyd F. P. Bulger Roscoe Cornell City Hall Lloyd Anderson Philips Fire and Order Phillips Featherly Bherhars Woodside Wood Waldarf Waldorf Health Williams Oodside

Dramatics Instructor as Witness in Trial

Miss Sands, dramatics and expression instructor at the Normal college, testified she could not believe he could do a cruel or inhuman act. Her testimony will aid his defense during the trial. She left Dillon for Jacksonville May 1 and returned Monday.

Miss Sands Normal College Dillon Jacksonville

Wise River Rodeo Promises Wild West Show

The Wise River rodeo will feature mule riding steer riding calf roping and other wild west events with generous prizes. A Buick roadster is to be awarded to the best song performance judged on the song itself. Many Dillon residents plan to attend.

Barry & Hopkins Garage Dillon

Federation Conference Here May 21

A Federation Conference will be held here May 21 with registration of delegates. The keynote is the National Federation of Women's Clubs slogan Back to the Home. All women in the county may attend the morning program and lunch on Saturday. Luncheon at 1 30 at St James guild hall. Reservations with Mrs A M Jones by May 18. One dollar per plate. Afternoon program includes vocal solos and interpretive reading. Beaverhead National Forest supervisor John B Somers to speak.

National Federation of Women’s Clubs Federation Howard B. Ricketts The Methodist Church H H. Hanson Dillon J. E. Shaw Wisdom Ralph McFadden Schubert Rudolph, Ganz Naila Delibes Bohnanyi Esther Nelson Dorothy Rouse Gladys Welborn Leota Mathews Mildred Underwood Alice Hansen Marie Kerr Vera Burrell Hallie Stephens Grace Husted Roy Forrester St. James Guild Hall A. M. Jones W. G. Gilbert Betty Hall John B. Somers Beaverhead National Forest Felice

County museum plan promoted by federation

Federation sponsors a plan to showcase the county museum with historical relics invited from the public. Mrs Lorenzo Cushing of Dillon invites contributions. The exhibit will be open to the public. Federation officers include Mrs Isaac Edinger of Melrose as vice president and Mrs Taylor Bradley of Armstead as secretary treasurer.

Federation Lorenzo Cushing Dillon Dillon Literary Society Isaac Edinger Melrose County Federation Taylor Bradley Armstead

Beardslee Sells Out for Immense Sum

L. P. Jackson of Shelby, field manager for the Davis syndicate, identified with the Kevin Sunburst discovery, announces plans for 25 new wells. The first 80-acre tract’s initial well flowed just under 100 barrels daily. Thomas E. B. Davis, Minneapolis attorney, leads the purchasing syndicate with broad ownership by Minnesota businessmen and oil investors.

L. P. Jackson Shelby Jackson Thomas EB. Davis Purchasing Syndicate Minneapolis League Minnesota Magnus Johnson Davis Syndicate Mr. Davis

Anderson Brothers Sell 45 Registered Shorthorns

Anderson Brothers sold 45 head of registered Shorthorns at an average of 150 dollars each. The sale highlights strong demand for pedigree cattle this year.

Anderson Brothers

Window Display Ad from Dillon Furniture and Hughes and McCaleb

Do not fail to see our Window Display this week. Dillon Furniture Company and Hughes and McCaleb's invite shoppers to view seasonal options and special offers in their showroom.

Dillon Furniture Company

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