This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1935
Page
8
The advertisement promises improved haulage service at lower cost by buying a Chevrolet Truck. It emphasizes the world’s lowest prices, longer dependable service due to Chevrolet quality, and urges a dealer visit for a thorough demonstration of trucks suited to haulage needs.
Night Clerk Charles Titus at the Metlen hotel was robbed early Thursday by two unmasked men who fled with nearly $90. Sheriff McCollum tied the Dillon theft to a county treasurer office robbery last Tuesday and vowed arrests soon as investigators pursued the bandits.
Francis Tonrey Jr a Beaverhead county high school graduate to receive a one month journalism scholarship from Northwestern University. Tonrey, active in school journalism and editor this year, will use the opportunity in Dillon. Berniece Metlen and Bill Ballard win $50 City Baking loaf name contest with Vigilante chosen after other entries. Rattlesnakes increasingly seen around Hog's Back area as spring warms. Billy Davis fractures leg playing juvenile league ball. expected to miss weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barrett arrive from southern California for several weeks visiting relatives, staying with Mrs. Barnett's daughter.
Events on Tuesday June 4 include an art exhibit a graduates dinner at six o clock a college sing at eight fifteen a candle light procession at nine and an informal dance to close the evening.
Three feet of high grade ore signals possible huge wealth for Bannack mining. The wider vein emerged about 100 feet from the tunnel entrance, reported William Logan of the Beaverhead Mining Association.
A large Beaverhead County audience greeted Governor Cooney and heard remarks from Dr. McGregor on highway feeder status for the Whitehall to Twin Bridges road and future state and federal construction plans. Senator Garrison urged water conservation and rural electrification. Cronibergs outlined the new state highway patrol and urged permit purchases and compliance. A dinner at W. B. Hartwig’s preceded the meeting with local citizens in attendance.
In Dillon the gun club led the field with the only 25 points as Hap Ap gar and Dr EB G Free each shot 24 but no shooter reached a perfect tally. State tourney finals, sponsored by the Montana Standard, expected to be decided tomorrow.
A local high school coach appeals for community backing to improve the school athletic field. The event features a violin solo by Jean Graham with Alta May Fidler on piano, a vocal selection by Marjorie Te bean accompanied by Burmah Ashcraft, and other performances.
Beaverhead High School winds up its year with 74 seniors set to graduate. Mrs. A I Cashmore presents alumni cup while Clarence O'Brien receives scholarships and the scholarship trophy. Commencement began with baccalaureate at the Methodist church led by Rev H J Schmidt.
Frank Poole a Dillon carpenter travels to Havre for a few weeks of employment. He will reside there during the project.
Verena Lewis 44 and her daughters Martha 12 and Katherine 10 died from car exhaust in a Chicago garage. Neighbors recalled Mother's Day memories as the family visited Oak Park before the tragedy. A note by Mrs. Lewis cited poverty as the reason to take their lives. An envelope with rings lay in Martha's hand. a box of handkerchiefs and a card read Love to our dearest mother.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.