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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1928
Page
1
Local anglers report fair fishing on most Beaverhead streams as the season reopens next Monday after the March 10 closing. The note invites enthusiasts to haul out old gear and expect a jump in sales at local tackle shops as the fishing community anticipates strong bite.
Memorial Day observance in Dillon will not have a special program this year as Beaverhead post of the American Legion decorates and plans a brief service. In politics, Beaverhead Republicans meet in Kansas City with Sen. F. A. Hagelbaker presiding and discuss delegation support amid Lowden-Hagelbaker splits. list of delegates includes Aslock, Baggs, Benson, Bergeson, and others.
Billings Great Falls and Missoula sites host the convention of the Mon tang Congress of Parents and Teachers. Mrs JH Gilbert state president will discuss the responsibility of the home in relation to the home school program. Mrs A Palen tiary and Forrest Bayer, members of the state committee, will also attend the district meeting.
The Dillon Rotary club sponsors a granite marker for the Lewis and Clark expedition. A seven ton boulder was brought from Birch creek by six horses and placed on the depot lawn. a bronze tablet will follow.
Montana Auto launches a new car sales concept with a fresh used stock program. The move includes a dedicated department to handle this type of automobile and aligns with evolving inventory strategies.
A brief item notes the engagement of Thomas, daughter of Mind, with Mrs OP Thomas. The couple will marry in the summer following graduation from well known music conservatories after a competition of graduates. The Lincoln School is referenced in connection with the event.
Smith-Hughes agricultural department reports a total income of 10 899 40 from summer project work by Beaverhead County high school students. Net income 6 521 16, based on Thurber’s report to the state supervisor. Sixty six students started homeroom projects. fifty six completed and submitted reports. Average profit per student 148 20 with one reporting no profit.
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Five registered Hereford bulls sold this week for a record price of 250 dollars each. Sam Freeman of a Dillon ranch owned the top bull, while Geo Clemow, a noted Big Hole Basin stockman, purchased another. Clemow leads with about five hundred commercial cattle. Fred Freeman also sold a registered Hereford to Lee Joy of Reichle for 200 dollars.
The Parent Teacher Association closed a successful year at Beaverhead County High School. Mrs T D Olmsted led the group with officers. Mrs Chester Gilbert joined the Flower Show committee. A $15 prize fund was donated for high parent turnout. The kindergarten won first place in the primary building. Mrs N S Gilbert traveled from Alder for shopping.
High school seniors will stage a three act farce The Whole Towns Talking at the Beaverdead County High School. Cast includes Robert Finch Hallie Stephens Audrey Tovey Clifton McLaughlin Georgia Metlen Rollin Thibodeau Mildred Peterson Jean Ballard Donald Light Grace Ewing.
Helen Mae Smith guides a health themed pageant featuring Training School pupils and Normal College students. Dances crafted by Smith accompany the event with sturdy parents and on campus decorations planned as weather permits. Tickets priced at ten cents will be sold by students.
Pupils from the beginning and intermediate classes under Miss Neliae Little will present a recital at the training school auditorium on Monday evening May 28. It begins a four-event series in June with new concert features and Royal and original items.
The Dillon County Club starts its season with a two ball handicap foursome event next Sunday afternoon if weather allows. Drawings are complete with nearly every member set to compete. committee arranged handicaps and pairings.
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