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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1932
Page
1
Dillon secures top honor in the state trap tournament. A lightning bolt struck Mia Gabrella Mudd’s ranch home near Fish Trap Friday afternoon, destroying the log structure and injuring no one but causing extensive damage.
William Hallahan a 57 year old Butte miner was found dying in a box car at Armstead early Saturday. An inquest found death an accident cause unknown despite initial foul play suspicions from a quarrel with Russell Button. Testimony noted he struck his head on the door while the car jolted and fell from balance.
The Dillon Gunners marked up wins over three clubs Sunday to finish far ahead, sealing a perfect score on the final day. A local club victory highlights strong performances from Dillon Gunners and rivals.
Dillon Gun Club seizes overall lead with eight wins and one defeat in the Montana tele graphic tournament sponsored by the Montana Standard. Ted Renfro Roy Forrester Dan Peterson lead with multiple 26s and 24s as Butte and Anaconda clubs trail in a tight finish.
Reuben P. Willard 85 prominent former Beaverhead rancher died at daughter Mrs. Harry Turner in Manhattan. Word of death brought regret to Dillon friends where he lived over 40 years. Funeral held at Grace Methodist Episcopal church Dillon with Rev. J. A. Meeke officiating and burial at Mountain View cemetery. Born February 14 1847 in Malaga Ohio he came to Montana in 1885 locating on a ranch north of Dillon. Survived by seven daughters Mrs. Robert Bayers Boise Mrs. Turner Mrs. Lorain Spencer Mrs. Ned Saunders Dillon Mrs. Esther Miller Bozeman Mrs. Pauline Chadwick Wise River Mrs. Alex Silach Butte and two sons Luther Dillon Ben Ashland Ore plus several grandchildren.
At Dillon Athletic club a boxing card featured Tiny Holden stopping George Dunham in the third round of the main event. Holden’s rapid development drew praise from Scotty Hutchinson who predicts future national prominence. Micky O'Brien won on points over a Great Falls opponent, while Woody Walker and Joe Roland wrestled a fast draw. Holden then set to meet Ben Hansen at Melrose Saturday followed by a dance.
District Judge Lyman H. Bennett spoke to Beaverhead county high school agricultural students about irrigation problems and methods including measuring water. He explained water rights under Montana law and described new flame types as part of the discussion.
The May fete of the Montana State Normal College will be held in the college gym next Tuesday evening May 24 at 7 45 o clock. This indoor pageant marks a departure from the usual campus presentation as postponements have occurred in prior years.
Lenna Yonce and W. B. Hartwig won the Dillon Country Club mixed foursome tourney with a 45. Anson Baxter and Roy Forrester were runner up at 49, W. H. Stephan and F. D. Willis third at 52. Nearly 40 members competed in ideal weather.
Thirty six candidates seek Beaverhead county offices as three new contests emerge this week. W T Scully filed for Republican treasurer with W D Tovey also on the ticket. Sam W Ditty joined the sheriff race on Friday on the Republican side, while two seek the Democratic nomination. Eva E Stocker of Grant filed for Democratic superintendent of schools, challenging Nell Doyle of Monida. Stocker is a former Grant resident and cattleman.
Representatives for the Oregon Short Line asked Montana's state board of equalization to cut the carrier's assessed value. They noted Beaverhead county property reductions elsewhere and urged equal treatment after a $6,012,100 valuation last year with 125.75 miles of main line and 0.5 mile Yellowstone branch.
Delegates from all affiliated clubs and visitors attended the Beaverhead Federation of Women's Organizations semi annual convention. Mrs Minnie R Tennis of Butte spoke on state federation work and future plans while Mrs Herman S Mussigbrod of Wise River presided. Luella Stickney reported on county health activities. The session opened with a flag salute, national anthem, and invocation by Rev T J Simons. Lunch was served at the Andrus hotel.
Radio program from Montana State Normal College features the Little Symphony and girls glee club. Frances Robinson directs a 30 minute concert broadcast at 11 pm May 28 from Dillon with KGIR Butte and NBC partners KOA KSL KPO KECA KSFD KJR KEX KGA KGIR. First Dillon broadcast and first Montana college on national air.
Mrs. Kate Trolinger 49, a Dillon resident since 1918 and native of Missouri, died at home Sunday night after weeks of illness. Wife of Sam W. Trolinger, she came to Beaverhead county in 1910 and endured years of ranching before settling in Dillon. Surviving are two daughters.
Dillon officials and alternates depart for the Montana state convention in Helena. Republican delegates include Lt. Gov. Frank A. Hazelbaker, O. A. Bergeson, Senator Pearl I. Smith, How ard Morse, and County Attorney T. E. Gilbert. Democratic delegates Dr. F. M. Poindexter and J. P. Lossl also depart with C. E. Blinn and Rep. B. J. Metlen. The Dillon group aims to secure Lossl for the national delegation.
Beaverhead county sportsmen anticipate the opening of fishing on Saturday May 21. Gear such as rods lines leaders and flies must be renewed or risk fines. Licenses will be sold and several lakes remain closed after the weekend for seasonal or year round restrictions.
Commencement exercises for about 50 eighth grade graduates will be held at the training school auditorium Friday afternoon May 27. The class, one of the largest in recent years, will present a class play in place of a traditional address. Mrs. Ma
Graduation activities at Beaverhead County High School begin Friday with the senior play in the gym. Next Saturday afternoon Montana State Normal College women present their annual tea for high school senior girls. Baccalaureate is Sunday, spring music department concert Tuesday, close day Wednesday, and commencement Thursday night May 26 in the gym. Sure Fire a three act comedy.
C. L. Roark was sentenced to three years in state prison after pleading guilty to burglary before Judge Lyman H. Bennett in district court. He allegedly burglarized the Lovell Livestock company last fall and was taken to Deer Lodge by Deputy Sheriff W. S. Barry. Roark and Emil Borgeson had recently escaped Beaverhead county jail but were recaptured two days later. Borgeson was ordered deported by federal authorities and will be taken to Butte in a guarded car with other aliens being deported.
Dillion volunteer fire department responded twice during the week. A brush fire along Pigtail creek west of the city spread near buildings along the river road before being contained. A Friday morning fire at Mike Neitik’s residence was extinguished with no material damage reported.
Harold "Jack" Lynch, a former Dillon aviator noted in Butte, died in a plane crash near Cottonwood Arizona on Sunday alongside W A Clark III. He had flown to Dillon many times from Butte and left friends including Fred Woodside. News of his death shocked those who knew him.
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