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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1939
Page
4
Beaverhead Legionnaires traveled to Big Timber for District 7 American Legion activities and to back George M. Gosman for department commander. Extension service irrigation expert G H Bingham urges continuous irrigation for permanent pastures with 2 to 3 inch applications every 7 to 10 days, noting similar needs to alfalfa.
Wool business in Montana remains healthy due to higher mill demand and a small carryover from last year. J. E. Murphy of the Montana Live stock Production Credit association notes about 60 percent of this year's clip marketed, versus 2 percent at this time in 1938. prices ranged from 19 to 23, up from 17 to 21 last year.
For $2.00 a year the Examiner offers a complete weekly survey of county events. The notice promotes ongoing local reporting and outlines the value of subscribing for comprehensive community updates.
Federal and state agencies launched a coordinated campaign against grasshoppers in eastern Montana counties including Valley Daniels Garfield Petroleum Rosebud Custer and Treasure. Trucks carrying hopper poison moved into the region as governors and entomology officials confirmed plans to treat cultivated lands and range tracts to save young crops from the pests. The hoppers were hatching by the millions in the attacked areas from last year.
Dr. George Finlay Simmons president of Montana State University will be commencement speaker at Beaverhead County High School exercises on May 25. Known in Dillon he has spoken there many times including at a Rotary meeting last month. Simmons has led reforms at MSU expanding and strengthening departments to fit state needs. He earned his BA and MA from the University of Texas in 1921 1922 and a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1994.
Paul L. Anderson was elected chairman of the Boy Scout citi zens' committee Monday night. Other officers named were Dr. R. D. Curry chairman of the court of honor L. R. VanAirsdale chairman of the board of review N. L. Henry secretary treasurer The next court of honor will be held June 5 instead of May 29 due to Memorial services by the American Legion.
The Stocker Family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy during their mother’s illness and after her passing. They also thank those who sent floral offerings.
Leonard Thompson announces services on May 28 with Sunday school at 11 a.m. and divine services at 10 a.m. The sermon titled The Gifts of Pentecost includes baptism adult confirmation and reception of new members. Communion service is at 8 p.m. on May 28.
The May 21 1939 Christian Science lesson sermon focused on spiritual life as eternal and incorporeal. Golden Text emphasizes aiding the hungry and afflicted to bring light. Psalms and Eddy text stress that Life and intelligence are spiritual, and belief in matter fades with harmony and healing.
Miss May Sprinkle has returned from Mil Point where she taught school during the past year.
The Dillon Parent-Teachers Association held its final meeting of the term at the Bagley building. Officers for the coming year were installed with Mrs. A. F. Waldorf acting as installing officer. The program included selections by the kindergarten band and a pin presentation to Mrs. Rhea Meade.
Several Dillon Royal Neighbors attended events in Butte Friday honoring Mrs Mitchell of Rock Island Illinois supreme commissioner of the order. Attendees from Dillon included Mrs Coppin ODonnell Holloran Lanner Talent Lyon Molleur Cardinale and Bostwick.
The annual Beaverhead County High School junior prom drew a large crowd Friday night at Dillmont Park marking the start of commencement activities. Patrons and patronesses included H. E. Morse, Sam Wilkinson, John Orr, John Jackson, Paul Temple, R. S. Good, Garrison Wiant, and Louis Schmittroth. Junior class officers Joe Taylor led as president with Barbara Holloran as vice president, Margaret Markovich secretary, Catherine Jackson treasurer, and sponsors Jean Ballard and Evelyn Rimel.
American Association of University Women met at Mrs. T. E. Luebben with Miss Cathleen Henkel Miss Jean Ballard Miss Florence Davis Miss Elizabeth Shotwell and Miss Ruth Grotheer as hostesses. Beaver head county high school Girls club elected Barbara Holloran president Dorothy Ann Gosman vice president Jo Ann Deputy secretary Annabelle George treasurer Helen Christiansen athletic chair with Pat Peterson senior June Johnson junior Irma Jackson sophomore as class reps. Dillon Country club ladies enjoyed a golf dinner at the clubhouse with Mrs. Boss Emerick and Miss Elveretta Langdorf hosting.
Recital listings include Fern Ray Isabel Ross and Dorothy Davis with two pianos plus a McFadden trio. Gargoyle club elected Vincent Curry Shelby president for next year and scheduled initiation banquet at Teim cafe in May. Kampus Kadets elected Eleanor Moritz Manhattan officers. Mildred Harrington Chateau president, Madalyn McDonnell Three Forks vice president, Ruby MacLean Butte secretary, Marjorie Tubman Bainville treasurer.
At a lodge meeting Ott Gordon presented chevrons and service stripes to corps members marked State Champions. Elmo Winn received a past exalted ruler’s pin. Oscar Griffith announced plans for Flag Day exercises scheduled for June 14.
Deriton Oliver of Dell spent several days in Dillon early last week. He visited local spots and met with residents before returning home.
Inspectors from the horticultural division will aid the weights and measures unit starting June 1 to enforce a new berry weight law. Pints must average 12 ounces and quarts 24 ounces with shrinkage allowance. Jobbers and retailers share liability for short weight boxes. merchants urged to notify shippers and request inspections on receipt of short weight berry shipments.
A Dillon man told a club about a journey highlighting facilities for older and middle aged tourists in Florida. Highlights included the Singing Tower by Edward Bok, Miami, Palm Beach, Atlanta, Mammoth Caves, horse racing in Kentucky, Norfolk navy yards, Mt. Vernon, Washington, Gettysburg, and trips to New York and Boston with a return through Detroit. Ralph McFadden chaired. guests included L. I. Johnstone of Los Angeles and Lloyd Whipple, May month high school representative.
Ed Jones and Tom Davis of Wise River were among the residents of the Big Hole. Surviving Dodgson include a son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ben Mallon two sons and daughters in law Mr and Mrs W F Dodgson and Mr and Mrs Frank Dodgson all of Wise River plus several nieces and nephews. The funeral from Sherman and Reed funeral home in Butte was conducted by Rev H W Moehring with interment at Dewey.
Memorial Day rites are planned by veterans with town events including a cemetery visit to beautify graves. Picnic excursions are planned by many as Dillon residents work toward a floral display at Mountain View Cemetery by next Tuesday.
Helen Christensen was elected president of the home economics club at Beaverhead County High School. Maxine Wiant became vice president, Dora Mae Porter secretary, Alice Staudenmeyer treasurer, and Katherine Steele reporter.
Commencement week features include an orchestra under L A Gregory with Rev J A Meeke leading invocations and benedictions and a mixed chorus directed by Miss Mary Castles. Alumni cup presentation by Arthur Christensen follows junior prom and baccalaureate services at the training school auditorium.
Last week a defendant received 12 years in state prison on auto theft charges. his brother Carl Kruletz got 10 years on the same charge. They were transported to Deer Lodge by Sheriff Paul Temple and Under Sheriff John Troupe. In other county court actions, Remi Baril et al. won against Tony Kruletz. Montana Powder Co. vs Temple et al. was dismissed. George Mihelich won against Gus Wangel. Fred Dingley earned $152.50 in back wages from Tony Kruletz after a Tuesday trial.
The report details seed and land figures for 1938 including 835 pounds of seed 1171 acres reservoirs one operator one reservoir wells two operators two wells springs six operators seven springs and total payments received totaling 16856.04 dollars.
Beaverhead county farmers must file intentions to join the 1939 agricultural or range conservation programs by June 1. Farm plans and range participation sheets authorize conservation practices and qualify farmers for payments and loans, including wheat payments, crop allotment incentives, soil-building grants, range grants, and Wheat loans.
Precinct by precinct results show strong support for an $11,000 high school bond, with Dillon precincts and others approving by wide margins. The vote, canvassed by Superintendent Margaret Sweeney, funds will match a federal grant to complete the building after wage-scale increases.
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