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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1938
Page
2
All letters intended for the Editorial Department of the Business Management of the Examiner should be addressed to The Dillon Examiner at 124 S. Montana Street Dillon Montana.
Gov Roy E Ayers issued an executive order abolishing the highway patrol license clerk position. The vacancy arose after the death of W M Wilns from a heart attack.
State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon announced that Montana will retire its floating debt by June’s end. The April 30 balance stood at $114,070, with the last time the state ran a surplus on June 30, 1918 and a floating debt of $1,354,569 recorded on June 30, 1934.
Montana now ships more cattle than in the old open range era. Before 1910 the largest yearly shipment was 288,775 head in 1904. After 1910 shipments rose to a peak in 1936 of 762,338 head, with 1934 at 741,275. Drought and feed scarcity boosted these figures. average over the past 20 years runs about 400,000 head annually.
The public service commission ordered the Superior Light and Water company to implement a permanent rate adjustment. The decision directs ongoing affordability safeguards while ensuring service reliability and compliance with regulatory standards.
The commission rejected the utility’s proposed rate increase and reduced prices for customers during the 90 day trial period, favoring consumer relief.
With a payment of 287000 on educational bonds due July 1, 516000 of bonds remain outstanding and will be retired by July 1, 1941, State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon announced.
Two fatal cases of Spotted Fever from wood tick bites were reported to the state health department last week. Both victims were women, one in Madison County and one in Custer County. A death from tick fever, C. A. Larson of Columbus, has occurred this year. Montana recorded 38 tick fever deaths last year.
B. F. Thrailkill chief of the dairy division of the department of agriculture warned Montana creameries this week to properly cool their cream and maintain correct temperatures. He said failure to equip receiving stations and creameries with proper cooling gear will lead to orders closing those institutions.
Chief Forest Ranger George Miller warns the public to avoid Glacier Park bears. He quips that one half grown brain could easily whip Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Angel Firpo and two or more. The remark underscores dangers of feeding or provoking wildlife.
Glacier Park enforces penalties for feeding bears this year as rangers warn visitors against riding bears or shoving them for photos. The chief ranger stresses safety and animal protection in the roadside attraction areas.
Montana trails national gains in road safety as four months of 1938 show traffic deaths up 24 percent from 1937 while nationwide deaths fall about 1.5 percent, according to figures from the National Safety Council.
Cecil Hope Gill the British consul at Seattle met Governor Roy E. Ayers for about half an hour this week to discuss politics. He then proceeded to Yellowstone National Park on his itinerary.
Gov. Roy E. Ayers selected Montana’s delegates for the tercentenary celebration of the Scandinavian Fraternity of America. The event will visit Delaware Pennsylvania and New Jersey in June and July with Crown Prince Gustave Adolph in attendance. Delegates include J. Oscar Johnson of Great Falls Dr. E. E. Lindstrom Fred S. Sandeen R. E. Jones and John Lindquist from Helena Butte and Great Falls.
The Modern Woodmen of America will conclude its intensive membership drive on Saturday night May 28 at the IOOF hall. Earl H. Roe of Butte state deputy led the drive and a large turnout from Butte Woodmen is expected, including the Silver Bow team to conduct the initiation. Refreshments will follow the business meeting.
Firefighters extinguish a blaze in a pile of ashes at the Frank Baker residence on Railroad Avenue with minimal damage after arrival. The incident was reported this afternoon and no injuries are noted.
The Dillon Business and Professional Women's club will install officers at its monthly dinner tonight at the Andrus hotel. President Claudia Faust. Vice president Frances Sewell. Secretary Helen Decker. Treasurer Gertrude Peterson. Elizabeth Winn to receive past president pin. State convention in Lewistown June 3 to 5 outlined with Evelyn Meine piano selection. Meeting chaired by Hayes Baxter Esther Schmittroth and Luanna Robinson.
Grade school pupils will be presented this evening in a piano recital at 8 15 in the college auditorium. Participants include Shirley Stocker Patricia Carrigan Margaret Luebben Miriam Morse J W McCracken Phillip Bond Isabel Ross and Dorothy Davis.
Several guests and travelers are noted in Dillon including Mrs. Milton Bailey of Miles City visiting Mrs. C V Sharpe. Browning couple Leslie Lowder and Goldie Gunderson wed by Judge George Opp. Kalispell visitors join Dillon friends, and many others from Wise River Armstead Wisdom and beyond are listed with brief movements and meetings. Citizens urged to register before June 3 to vote in the upcoming July primary.
Montana sportsmen can buy a five dollar special license to fund fish screen construction on irrigation ditches. The $5 goes to conservation, while the basic license costs remain. screens already exist on the Madison River and will expand as funds allow. Voter registration note mentions an upcoming primary on July 19.
Voters must register by Friday, June 3 to participate in the July 19 primary. The notice outlines eligibility and registration steps for the upcoming election.
Bozeman officials announce the ninth annual State 4-H club convention will be held at Montana State College from June 13 to 16. About 200 members and leaders will learn by doing in demonstrations judging recreation and club organization with sessions for leader training. Entertainment includes a picnic dance and banquet.
In the District Court of Montana the matter of Argenta Consolidated Goldfields, alleged bankrupt, seeks bankruptcy declaration. Public notice ordered to Dillon’s Dillo Examiner for May 18, 25 and June 1 1938, with copies mailed to the debtor’s last principal place of business by June 1.
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