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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1937
Page
2
Bozeman reports 1937 saw 16 Cascade county farmers install pumping systems on 1325 acres with value gains of 13400 dollars. Ten units were homemade centrifugal pumps based on Montana Experiment Station designs. An additional 65 farmers received pump guidance.
The lesson sermon for Sunday, Nov 14, 1937, read in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, centers on Mortals and Immortals with the golden text from Galatians and a citation about Moses at age 120. It also quotes passages from Science and Health urging not to measure life by calendars and to avoid chronologies of birth and death.
Helena forest supervisor J N Templar reports 46 fires this year at a cost of 1351 dollars versus 63 fires costing 3025 dollars last year. Causes include 30 lightning 11 smokers and small incidents from camp fires slashings donkey engine. Montana health office notes mild chicken pox 33 cases and other illnesses totals.
Dr W J Butler veterinary surgeon says state stock inspectors will closely monitor cattle and sheep entering Montana from South Dakota and other regions. Sheep from South Dakota will be dipped and stock from anthrax infested areas barred. southeastern Montana stockmen accelerate restocking.
The railroad and public service commission announced Montana’s carload freight shipments reached 30 453 in September, up 90 from 1936 but down 5 663 from 1935. Ore shipments and stone to Fort Peck accounted for a large part of the freight business.
The weather bureau recorded a record warm day in Helena on November 9 with a high of 61.3 and a low of 40. The previous November 8 high of 58 was set in 1928.
Buyers are warned to be alert for low quality eggs shipped and sold within the state. State certified eggs carry a blue seal of the Dairy Division of the Montana Department of Agriculture.
Experts warn Montana may face a grasshopper plague next year as federal funding delays hinder timely pest control. Fred D. Butcher, a federal entomologist, notes egg counts across twenty western states indicate a looming outbreak if funds arrive too late for poison measures.
Liquor and beer profits licenses and taxes are poised for an all time peak. In nine months, revenue totaled $2,148,640.45 with profits at $1,319,139, excise taxes $273,418.80, permits $59,433, licenses $247,350, beer taxes $192,278, and beer licenses $57,020. Savings due to improved purchasing and economy were noted by Liquor Control Board Administrator L. M. A. Wass in a report to Governor Roy E. Ayers.
Mrs Nanita B Sherlock state land commissioner bid 55000 and 37 percent interest on a school bond issue from the Har Lowton school district The bonds amortize in 20 years The state obtained the issue on its bid the best offered.
Ruth Reardon announces approval of claims for refund on school bus costs for twelve counties. Counties and amounts cover half of transportation costs paid from state funds, including Beaverhead 2381.87 Broadwater 1747.69 Carbon 3528.85 Carter 2405.87 Daniels 4271.05 Cus-
A partial list shows county names including Deer Lodge Fallon Gallatin Lewis and Clark Silver Bow and Valley with individual sums such as 3004.37 1766.58 3347.87 4745.85 4017.46 1687.75 10344.49, indicating a regional financial tally. The figures imply a broader accounting record detailing payments or expenditures across counties.
Attorney General H. J. Freebourn ruled this week that new blankets for inmates must be funded by the counties. Sheriff Dan Stephenson had sought funds from the board of prisoners but the sheriff declined to buy them with those funds. Freebourn upheld the sheriff’s stance.
Montana ranges stood at 74 percent of normal on November 1, up from 68 percent a month earlier and 59 percent a year ago. The ten year average is 83.6 percent. Livestock conditions eased slightly from normal, but cattle at 85 percent and sheep at 87 percent remain near normal for the season per U S Statistician Jay Diamond.
Helena mining engineer H M Lancaster reports tests on the new highway surface from Helena to Clancy show black sand containing gold dust up to 60 cents per square yard. Lancaster says the sand is permeated with gold and suitable for surfacing.
By unanimous decision the Montana Supreme Court upheld the State Tax Board efforts to collect inheritance taxes from the W A Clark Jr estate amounting to 540907 dollars. The ruling ends a three year litigation.
Montana hunters wrapped up deer and Rocky Mountain goat season Monday at dusk. State Game Warden James A. Weaver called it one of the best seasons in years with deer plentiful across sections. Elk seasons closed June 15 in the South Fork Flathead and Gallatin regions, with limited hunting remaining in Sun River, Gardiner entry to Yellowstone, and bear season remains open until June 1, 1936.
Montana CCC workers have sent more than 3 million dollars to their families. Public welfare commissioner I M Brandford says 14 982 boys have served since inception. Each receives 30 dollars monthly with 25 dollars sent to families. Twenty camps will run this winter, reducing relief needs as workers come from relief households.
Under the direction of Mary Castles the annual faculty dinner proceeds at the high school with faculty guests and members of the school board and their wives attending.
Elizabeth A. Marchesseau, guardian of the estates of Eugene C. and Irma May Holloway minors, will privately sell a one fifteenth interest in ranch lands and a one thirtieth interest in additional lands, with extensive farming equipment. Sale bids due November 25 1937 at 10 am at Gilberts law offices Dillon Montana.
The piece discusses slang usage of nobody home as stupidity with Pope attribution. It contrasts eminent and prominent, noting eminent refers to high rank in profession or office while prominent means simply standing out among peers.
The Executrix of Thomas J. Mulany deceased will sell at private sale for cash to the highest bidder after December 3, 1937, in Dillon Montana, various city lots and described parcels in Beaverhead County along with state land certificate purchase and specified personal property. Bids must be in writing to the Executrix at the Andres Hotel lobby Dillon and a 10 percent cash deposit is required with bids. sale subject to District Court confirmation.
The Dillon Shakespeare club will meet Saturday at the St. James guild hall, inviting members and interested readers to join the gathering for discussion and socializing.
Beaverhead County Montana will sell at public auction December 16, 1937 at 2 pm at the county courthouse in Dillon the Holt 75 tractor located in Wisdom. Appraised at $250. 20 percent cash due at purchase. balance on terms up to five years at 6 percent interest. bids must equal 90 percent of appraised value. Auction conducted by the Board of County Commissioners Edgar B. Rife, Chairman.
Against Farmer B. Smith as Executor of Osie E. Smith Deceased Justin D Brundage and Isabell C Brundage Defendants the property in Lakeview Beaverhead County Montana will be sold at the Sheriff’s sale on December 2 1937 at 2 o clock PM at the front door of the Court House Dillon Montana consisting of a 75 by 100 foot lot formerly housing the Lakeview saloon with cash terms.
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