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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1934
Page
4
The article notes a program with musical numbers by the Crane brothers and a 60 cent admission. All participants have begun work on their acts for the show.
Secretar for country anntime notes that camps and equipment move from the old Greenough site. No logging operations in the woods before December. plans for Cottonwood timbering depend on shifts in work and railroad extensions. Timber totals in Missoula Ravalli Sanders and Flathead counties are given with species breakdowns and ownership shares. The report also records a local birth and a sports note on a college game with Orediggers and Bulldogs.
Normal Bulldogs defeated the Miners 18 to 0 in a thrilling Friday afternoon game. Dyche executed a sleeper play with a pass to McGinley far sideline as the Bulldogs edged ahead amid fumbles by both sides.
A grand spectacle draws 1000 players and performers with 500 chorus members and 1200 wild animals. Five bands perform while 500 dazzling beauties appear in 335 scenes offering catchy tunes and sparkling dances.
A Monday football night at Dillon featured two high school teams, with Beaver Clubs winning most scoring plays by rushing and a final pass. Between halves, two girls teams entertained the crowd, as Ernestine Stahl sprinted 20 yards for a 7-0 Orange victory over the Blacks. Lineups listed for Dillon and St. Peter's.
Official county tally shows voters elected candidates across parties with Democrats prevailing in treasurer and superintendent contests while Republicans led in clerk and recorder and chief justice. Consolidation amendment passed 860 to 446 and tax measure 1459 to 1050.
A Beaverhead event marked Armistice Day with American Legion activities. Gilbert spoke on peace, Universal Service act, and insistence on loyalty and forgiveness. The program included school band selections, a moment of silence at 11, a sports display, and a banquet for ex-service members at the Metlen hotel followed by a public dance.
The Examiner notes that returns from every precinct will be published this week and suggests subscribers save the table as an interesting reference. The brief stresses usefulness for readers tracking results.
Attorney Tom Gilbert spoke at a Rotary Dinner summarizing the political situation in France and the new ministry’s economic and financial challenges amid public hostility. Music will be presented at the next weekly meeting by Normal College students under Miss Frances Robinson. Joe Wedum chaired last night’s meeting.
Joe Metlen is a candidate for speaker. The 1934 Montana legislator is praised as able and industrious with leadership in the party and respected by Republican colleagues for fairness and diligence during challenging times.
Beaverhead County rancher Joe Metlen, longtime leader in stock raising and public land issues, is praised for fairness, knowledge of parliamentary procedure, and dedication to Montana. Neighbors anticipate his ability to guide the lower house through a pivotal legislative session.
At a Thompson ranch on the rocky hills east of Dell the victim, Winters, is in serious condition after an attack by Moore. Darkness hampered searches as Moore, arrested later, admitted a history of conflict with Winters and planned flight with supplies ready.
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