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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1929

Page

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Lima man pleads guilty to gambling charge

Lyons of Lima pleads guilty to a gambling charge and is fined $300 in court.

Lyons of Lima

Baker Guilty In Liquor Sale Case Sentenced

After three weeks of sessions the district court ended Thursday afternoon with Lyons of Lima pleading guilty to operating a game of chance and being fined 300 by Judge Henry Godgers. Lyons was arrested in Lima Tuesday night by Sheriff Orr on a complaint from a woman alleging her husband squandered all his money. Continued on page 8.

Lyons Lima Henry Godgers Friay Ly- 48 Orr Louisiana Mizsouri Nebraska Dakota

Twin Bridges Guests to Cadnuget at Andrus Hotel

Dillon Rotary weekly luncheon plans a guest cadnuget for next Wednesday evening at the Andrus hotel. Mayor Roscoe Cornell led a proposal for a free municipal skating rink under city supervision, noting funding would require a tax levy and wait until next year. O A Bergeson urged removing gaudy circus posters from vacant building windows to improve the city’s appearance.

T. Sotate Dillon Rotarians Andrus Dillon Club Twin Bridges Club Roscoe Cornell O. A. Bergeson

Group Returns From Boulder Hunts Big Elk And Deer

W B Hartwig and Dr A H Mc Farland with Roy Forrester and Ralph Harding spent the final days of the season in Boulder. Hartwig brought in a fine bull elk while the others bagged deer.

W. B. Hartwig A. H. McFarland Roy Forrester Ralph Harding Boulder Mr. Hartwig

Sixteen Graduates on Montana Normal College List

Eighteen students are on the tentative list of graduates who will receive diplomas at the Montana State Normal College at the close of the fall quarter December 18. The list includes Lois Carpenter Clyde Park and others from Helena Dillon Missoula and Butte. Informal initiation is in progress for Kappa Zeta Nu pledges with a formal ceremony and dance planned Saturday night.

Ighteen Montana State Normal College Lois Naomi Carpenter Clyde Park Maude F. DeHaan Laredo Elva M. Bingham Gillette Helena Jessie Farr Guidici Dillon Nellie Emma Hunton Missoula Mary Kathleen Kalafat Black Eagle Margaret Alice Lucks Walier Iona l Lyndes Grantsdale Ellen L. McGuire Washoe Margaret Lee McKay Butte Olive Marguerite Menapace Three Forks Mary Kathryn Michelotti Jennette Murray Bearcreek Mary Margaret Provo M. Catherine Floersch Evelyn Tabasinski Great Falls Mary Irene Williams Bozeman Lillian Delle Wilson Kappa Zeta Nu

Yars Make Rail Time to Dillon

Yars Make Rail Time to Dillon Qutte November 17. Much shorter highway route opened to traffic compared with the existing rail line. Butte to Dillon distance 64.2 miles by highway versus 69 miles by Union Pacific rail, a five mile saving noted by Homer W. Smith state highway headquarters division engineer.

Homer W. Smith Enineer Butte Dillon Beaverhead Union Pacific Allroad Oute

Young Men Explore Enormous Local Cave Near Dillon

Brest Nelson and Blair Sprinkle, city youths, announced discovery of a cave near Sheepanyon south of Dillon. They found a cleft in rock leading to a main chamber and several sub passages with a 100 foot deep pit. They plan a fully equipped expedition to map the cavern’s extent.

Argenta Brest Nelson Blair Sprinkle Sheepanyon Dillon

Taxes Collected in Eaverhead County Reach 49569.14

Eaverhead county taxpayers have paid nearly 50000 into the treasury this month raising the total to 49569.14. Of property owners 179 made half payments and 602 paid in full. The Oregon Short Line railroad company and other large taxpayers have not yet paid 1929 taxes. The collection period ends Saturday November 30 and officials urge payment at once to avoid last minute congestion.

Eaverhead County Norah Connelley Oregon Short Line Railroad Company

Carl Hansen and Elmer Peter Son Return From Hunting

Carl Hansen and Elmer Peter Son returned last Thursday from Horse Prairie where they had been hunting. Hansen brought in a three point buck signaling a successful trip and a fine game harvest for the outing.

Carl Hansen Elmer Peterson Horse Prairie

Deer Charges Auto Foiled in Hunt Near Deer Lodge

Deer hunters Frank Trask and Fred Valston returned to Deer Lodge with a big buck after the animal charged their car on the Big Blackfoot bridge north of Helmville. The right front wheel crushed the deer's head, injuring it severely. they shot the animal to end its suffering.

Deer Lodge Frank Trask Fred Valston Big Blackfoot Bridge Helmville Mr. Trask

Two Parlors Visited by Dry Squad Raid

Dry squad from the county raided two local soft drink parlors around 8 30 p m. In Butte. Attendants were taken into custody and released on bonds. A quantity of intoxicating liquor was confiscated. The Moose on North Montana street and a place on East Helena street were raided.

Butte North Montana East Helena Street

Geographical Names in Montana Fixed by New Board

Montana will permanently fix river mountain and valley names by a state geographic board. Members appointed by Governor Erickson include David Hilger L L Callaway Paul C Phillips Charles R Leonard and Mrs Martha Edgerton Plassmas. The board was created at the request of Frank Bond chairman of the U S geographic board.

Helena Montana Montana State Geographic Board Erickson David Hilger State Historical Library L. L. Callaway Montana Supreme Court Paul C. Phillips State University History Department Charles R. Leonard Butte Martha Edgerton Plassmas Great Falls Frank Bond United States Geographic Board Washington

Pioneer Mrs Etta Shuck Dillon Dies After Yearlong Illness

Mrs Etta Shuck Dillon pioneer resident of Beaverhead county died Thursday at the home of Mrs Zola Clark after a long illness. She came to the county in 1880 and lived there except for years in Washington and California. She ran a Dillon restaurant and is survived by two daughters in Washington. Funeral services were held Saturday at Brundage chapel with Rev Father F X Lechner of St Rose Catholic Church officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery.

Etta Shuck Dillon Zola Clark Rife Shuck Beaverhead County Washington California Simeon Estes Beaverhead Brundage Chapel F. X. Lechner St. Rose Catholic Church Mountain View Cemetery

Ripley Couple Visit Dillon After Weekend in Butte

Mr and Mrs Arthur Ripley moved to Dillon Saturday from Butte and spent the weekend there. They returned Sunday evening with Miss Glenna Vance and Miss Mille Adams who stayed to see Rio Rita at the Broadway show Monday evening.

Arthur Ripley Dillon Butte Glenna Vance Mille Adams Rio Rita Broadway

Lyons, Dillon Pioneer Dies in Omaha Visit

Joseph Y. Lyons, 73, longtime Dillon resident and harness maker for 20 years, died Sunday at his daughter’s Omaha home after illness. Survived by widow, three sons Fred Glenn Joseph Leroy and Charles William, a daughter LaVaugn Gustaffson of Omaha, three brothers in Salt Lake City, and a sister in Brigham. Funeral arrangements pending in Dillon.

Dillon Pioneer Omaha Joseph Y. Lyons City Glenn Lyons Dillon Dillon Implement Company Fred Glenn Charles William Joseph Leroy LaVaugn Gustaffson Salt Lake City Brigham, Utah

Turkey Shoot In Progress At Jasper Nelson Store

Local marksmen test their aim this week at a turkey shoot at the Jasper Nelson store in Dillon. Norman Holden and his son Everett direct the event as shooters claim Thanksgiving turkeys by hitting bulls with lead pellets.

Turkey Dillon Jasper Nelson Norman Holden Everett

Rebekah Lodge Ladies Attend Melrose Session Banquet

About thirty Dillon Rebekah lodge members motored to Melrose last Friday evening for a lodge session and an early banquet.

Rebekah Lodge Dillon Melrose

Baby Born at Barrett Hospital to Romersa Family

A fine baby boy was born last Wednesday at Barrett Hospital to Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Romersa. The mother Miss Josephine Funk of Sheridan is recovering well, and the infant is reported healthy and growing.

The Barrett Hospital W. J. Romersa Josephine Funk Sheridan

History of Montana In Brief From Agricultural Bureau

The Montana history summary notes the state’s transfer from France and Spain to the United States via the Louisiana Purchase and subsequent territorial changes. A Glen Turkey Shoot sponsored by J C Campbell is planned for next Sunday with ample prizes for accuracy, attracting many entries.

Montana Agricultural Bureau Glen J. C. Campbell Campbell Continental Divide France Spain United States

Polytechnic of Billings Romps to 48-0 Win

The Ridders of Billings Polytechnic routed the Montana State Normal Bulldogs 48 to 0 before over 2000 fans, ending the Teachers 1929 season. A hard fought first quarter gave way to a dominant Billings offense featuring sharp runs and tricky plays.

Ridders Billings Polytechnic Montana State Normal Bulldogs Billings Billings Pigskin Maulers Bulldogs

Union Choir Program at Presbyterian Church

Union Thanksgiving services will be held at 10 30 Thursday morning November 28 at the Presbyterian church with ILON churches joining In five ministers participating in a beauti ful program led by a union choir The program includes Doxology and President s Proclamation and continues on page 2.

Union Presbyterian Church ILON

County Red Cross drive surpasses quota in Dillon

Beaverhead county exceeds its 400 member quota after Dillon and vicinity report 426 enrolled in the Red Cross roll call. Lambert Eliel notes the drive used post office and bank booths with Myrl Erwin supervising and high school girls soliciting.. countywide totals and close of the drive expected tomorrow.

Illon Beaverhead County Red Cross Lambert Eliel Dillon and Vicinity Myrl Erwin Eliel Beaverhead

Beaver Stars Making Good at Corvallis

Frank Little and Ruff Dunn, former Beaverhead county stars, have become key players for the Oregon State College Orange Babes in Corvallis. Dunn missed one game due to injury, but both contributed to a five game winning streak including wins over Albany College Chemawa Indians Salem High Eastern Oregon Normal and St Martins College at Lad to Wash. Little has started every game at fullback and is among the team's standout performers.

Regon State College Corvallis Beaverhead County Frank Little Ruff Dunn Orange Babe Dunn Rooks Pigskin Maulers Orange Babes Albany College Chemawa Indians Salem High Eastern Oregon Normal la Grande St. Martin’s College Laddy Wash Little

Hazelbaker Prepares Montana Exhibit for Chicago Show

Governor Frank A Hazelbaker and Mrs Hazelbaker tour Helena to finalize the Montana special for Chicago's International Live Stock exposition. The Big Hole basin hay and grasses display will head to the fair with added grasses since the state fair. The expo runs Nov 30 to Dec 7 with Montana grain displays returning to prize form.

Chicago Beaverhead County Montana Haselbaker San Francisco

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YARS Qutte Monina Tutte To Dillon Trafic Jillon Sallon U.S. Forests J.Y. Lyons Forest Service U. S. Department of Agriculture U. S. Forest Service Forest Service Administration Romersa State Department of Agriculture Division of Publicity Polytechnic OF Billings Churches OF Union Choir Beaver Ruff Hazelbaker ESP Eee Frank A. Hazelbaker
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