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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1929
Page
1
Intensive annual Red Cross campaign begins in head county with Lambert Eliel leading volunteers. Apr assistants in campaign marked by community outreach and door to door solicitations to boost donations and blood drives.
The University of Idaho Southern Branch overpowered Normal College 40 to 0 in Dillon. Rosy Rosenbaum starred with three late touchdowns and 210 pounds of power, while Poppie led the quarter. Regulars sat, backups shone, and costly fumbles doomed the Bull Dogs though a late drive nearly produced a score.
War rants totaling 298 552 dollars were issued for October salaries to 2 400 state workers. Largest totals went to the highway department at 86 000 dollars, followed by the State university at 27 000 and the State college at 20 000. Other amounts included Warm Springs State Hospital 12 200 and the State Game Commission in five figures.
Jury finds for plaintiff in Bird versus Bird Dam age suit today. John Murray robbery trial set for next Friday and Saturday ending the fall term in progress since Oct 21. Gilman versus Brundage seeks damages from an auto crash over a year ago with attorney John Collins for plaintiff and Gilbert Gilbert and McFadden for defendants. Anna verdict issued for plaintiff.
Bannack, once Montana's first territorial capital, hosted its first public dance in six years last Saturday night drawing nearly 20 carloads of Dillon and regional residents. The crowd filled the old camp echoing with modern dances as history and legend mingle during a lively celebration.
Miss Gladys Garr county superintendent of schools spent the weekend at the Garr ranch near Dillon. She will inspect a number of schools in the south end of the county before returning home.
Beaverhead county commissioners approved 20000 to be matched with state and federal funds over 1929-31 for a major highway program. Funds may be used by the state as needed to complete road work from Dillon toward the Idaho line. The board also hired two deputy treasurers, set bids for a county physician, and opened Geary crossing to the public.
OWELL county high school of Deer Lodge will be Beaverhead high's opponent in the Beavers last football game of the season at the athletic field next Saturday afternoon. The Powell squad has a good record this season and will be a stubborn obstacle to Beaverhead's aim for a season ending victory. The game will be called at 2 30 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
A memorial service will be held at St James Episcopal Church next Monday morning Armistice Day at 11 o clock. The W F Cashmore family presents a set of colors in memory of Harold and Dewey Cashmore Beaverhead post American Legion will provide a color guard and the St James choir will sing special national music. Bishop Faber of the Episcopal diocese of Montana will visit on Sunday Nov 10 officiating a confirmation at 8 A M and preaching at 11 o clock.
Five prohibition officers raided the Exchange Dillon Buffet and another parlor in Dillon Illon on Monday noon. One attendant was arrested at each site and arraigned before U S Commissioner Frank A Hazelbaker. They posted bonds for federal court appearance. A quantity of alleged intoxicating liquor was seized at each location. Federal lead was Ben Holter of Butte.
Buyers from Beaverhead and nearby counties attended the auction at Dillon Horse Sales yards on the city outskirts. Forty head from the Beaverhead county poor farm herd raised by Superintendent James C. Melton sold well. Colonel Luther Smith served as auctioneer.
Mr and Mrs Ira B Walker of Anaconda spent Monday in Dillon visiting friends and handling business matters.
Eaverhead post of the American Legion will supervise Dillon’s Armistice Day events next Monday. A reduced program features the season’s final home football game between Montana State Normal and Montana State University freshmen and the Legion’s Armistice Day dance at the city hall auditorium.
Embers of Dillon Lodge No. 1664 Elks announce a Tuesday night stag party at the Odd Fellows hall. A banquet and entertainment program follow a lodge business session to discuss plans for the coming season with most members expected to attend. Invitations extend to nearby lodges in Butte Anaconda Virginia City and others.
Montana Supreme Court rules taxpayers may redeem individual 40 acre parcels sold for taxes without redeeming entire tract. The decision reverses a lower court in the case by Land Bank of Spokane rel. against George M. Hays Yellowstone County treasurer.
Dr. Ma Bell True from the state health department travels from Helena to speak at Norman college and Norman high school, delivering talks on health topics.
County health program outlines aims to physically fit children and foster healthy habits. It details methods including school child health inspections, individual health talks, home visits for defective children, and improvements in ventilation water privies stoves lighting and lunches. Cooperation with teachers and parents is emphasized.
Portsmens of this section have a chance to win choice turkeys at a Glen shoot on Sunday Nov. 24. Organized by J. N. Campbell, the event draws local sharpshooters eager to claim prizes by hitting near the bulls eye.
A traveler will spend several weeks visiting relatives and friends in Ohio. he plans to visit with relatives and friends during the trip.
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