07 Nov 1934
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1934
Page
1
Beaverhead County voters choose Wheeler Murray and Monaghan in a decisive display. The article notes strong support for the three candidates as the results become clear.
Beaverhead county continued its impartial stance by giving majorities to four Republican candidates in seven state contests. The list of next county officers includes Metlen Jackson McCollum Baker Connelley Best Gilbert Doyle Metlen Phillips McFadden.
Callaway, Angstman, Crosby secure solid county returns for the Republican ticket while suffering large margins against them in statewide results. Local voters favor the candidates in county contests despite broader state majorities opposing them.
Beaverhead County voters kept most county officials in office in the general election. Only sheriff James A. McCollum and public administrator were opposed, with McCollum prevailing late as Dillon precincts reported, and McFadden also winning in Dillon. The county recorded a record high registration and a strong vote overall.
Grant Kenison, longtime Dillon resident of 35 years and contracting businessman, died at Barrett hospital after a heart ailment. Born February 10, 1871 in Prescott Kansas, he moved to Dillon in 1899 and leaves wife and son Percy L. Kenison. Funeral was held Saturday.
A Hartwig theatre crowd filled to capacity Friday night as Senator John K. Erickson James Murray and Representative Joseph P. Monaghan discussed campaign issues. Senator Wheeler was scheduled to appear at the event.
Beaverhead county high school joined a competition with the Literary Digest this week as a prognosticator of elections under Beaver activities. Continued on page 8.
Bernard McGinley of Butte is elected president of the freshman class at Montana State Normal college. Ruth Vigus and Nathalie Nichols named to vice president and secretary roles. Philip Gauchay named treasurer with Prof. Robert Clark as sponsor. Red Cross roll call planned to open next Sunday Armistice Day and run through Thanksgiving.
Bea verhead county high school coach Carl A. Ross told the Dillon Rotary Club last night that community support for high school sports is essential and that athletics are funded by student fees and ticket sales only. He stressed building football foundations in grade school days.
Beaverhead American Legion will organize Armistice day activities in Dillon next Monday. A Hartwig theatre program at 10:30 a.m. will feature music and an address by County Attorney T. E. Gilbert. In the afternoon Beaverhead High faces St Peter's of Anaconda at the fairgrounds, marking a first meeting in years. A Legion banquet and a city hall dance follow with ex service men invited.
A 12 year old boy, Warren Harding, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Harding, was rescued by search parties after going missing in the mountains above Argenta last Sunday. He endured a harrowing ordeal before being located and brought to safety.
Montana Normal's Bulldogs prepare for a Friday grid clash with the Montana School of Mines at the fairgrounds. The team, aiming for its first win, trailed Intermountain Union 6 0 after a hard fought home loss while showing aerial progress late in the game.
Beaverhead county ranchers will begin delivering condemned sheep pelts to the First National wool warehouse as soon as possible. County Agent Bernard Williams said dates will be fixed by him and Burl Stevens was named as AAA receiving agent. Pelts must be dry and in good condition. the county allotment is nearly filled and ranchers with additional sheep to sell should contact the county agent.
All officers of the Lutheran Intermountain circuit were re elected at the annual meeting held last Wednesday at the Lutheran church here. Continued on page 2.
A. M. Sahnau of the State Bureau of Mines and Geology outlines the Badger Pass district geology and mining potential. The report titled The Badger Pass Mining discusses the 1932 gold rush era and prospects for future gold mining in the area.
At the November faculty meeting of the Normal college the program includes addressing commencement activities and personnel issues related to FERA workers. Forty four students are earning about sixteen dollars a month under regulations at the institution.
Beaverhead post of the American Legion coordinates a December minstrel show renewal. Earl L. Fairbanks named by Commander J. Wedum as manager, with vaudeville acts music and dancing. Local talent forms the cast. Two performances likely at the training school auditorium. Previous years drew capacity crowds.
Dillon residents report the so called meanest person the dog poisoner active last week three dogs killed two owned by Clyde Sewell and the ONeil family another owner unnamed a public reward funded by local dog owners to catch and convict the suspect and Boy Scouts urged to watch for suspicious actions such as meat scattered in the area
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