Heaston Found Guilty of Murder at County Trial
The jury returned a guilty verdict against Heaston after a trial that began November 9 with Judge Henry G. Rodgers presiding. The defendant showed little emotion and waited in the county jail with his son and daughter‑in‑law present as Friday's scheduled sentence was postponed to Saturday for possible arrest of judgment and a likely motion for a new trial by defense counsel. County Attorney T. E. Gilbert prosecuted for the state while J. E. Kelly and S. C. Screiber of Boise, Idaho defended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Kelly
Henry G. Rodgers
T. E. Gilbert
Kelly and
S. C. Screiber
Boise
Idaho
Trio Sentenced at State Prison for Forgery and Theft
Three men were brought from Butte to Dillon by sheriff's officers and received sentences at Deer Lodge this week. Bachellor received a heavier sentence due to two prior convictions. Forrest Heber was given two years after pleading guilty to forgery involving a check allegedly signed by Mrs. Enoch Young to cash bad paper in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Dillon
Bachellor
Forrest Heber
Enoch Young
Deer Lodge
Roll Call Ends After Strong Rural County Membership Drive
The rural chairmen listed include Mrs. Fred Goose Wise River Mrs. Genevieve Buhrer Reichle Mrs. Fred Nelson Jackson Mrs. Laura Judge Polaris Joseph M. Dowling Dell Mrs. J. Warren Shaw Wisdom Mrs. Hazel Olson Melrose Mrs. Mickey Christie Grant Mrs. Sarah Caswell Ermont mine Miss Muriel McNeil Lakeview Taylor Bradley Armstead Mrs. C. W. Stallings Bannack Father Timothy Clifford Lima Mrs. Judson Best Jr Monida Lt. James W. Coleman Birch Creek. A large number of Dillon firms are listed as 100 percent strong in membership with booths at the two banks post office Normal college and Andrus hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Fred Goose
Wise River
Genevieve Buhrer
Reichle
Fred Nelson
Jackson
Laura Judge
Polaris
Joseph M. Dowling
Dell
J. Warren Shaw
Wisdom
Hazel Olson
Melrose
Mickey Christie
Grant
Sarah Caswell
Ermont Mine
Muriel McNeil
Lakeview
Taylor Bradley
Armstead
C. W. Stallings
Bannack
Timothy Clifford
Lima
Judson Best,Jr
Monida
James W. Coleman
Birch Creek
Dillon
Post Office
Normal College
Andrus Hotel
Protection Is Theme Of Seal Drive
The 1938 Christmas seal honors Dr. Rene Laennec Dr. Robert Koch Dr. Edward Livingston Trudeau and Einar Holboell for advances against tuberculosis. The annual drive opens on Thanksgiving and runs through Christmas funding milk for undernourished children tuberculin tests for students and county nurse salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Theophile Laennec
Robert Koch
Edward Livingston Trudeau
Saranac Lake
New York
Einar Holboell
Plans by Southeastern Montana Counties group meeting in Miles City
Members of the Southeastern Montana Counties association representing 23 counties will gather in Miles City on November 25 to map out the winter and spring program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern
Montana Counties Association
Miles City
Marriage License Issued In Dillon To Bernard Nayer And Florence Lalathin
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Bernard F. Nayer of Dillin and Florence Lalathin of Salt Lake City. Various locals visited Dillon over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pendergast from the Big Hole basin and Miss Ethel Kennedy of Monida who participated in the high school carnival queen coronation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard F. Nayer
Dillin
Florence Lalathin
Salt Lake City
Dan Pendergast
Big Hole Basin
Catherine Ross
Mountain Home
Idaho
Fred Bennett
R. D. Curry
Minneapolis
Ray Martinell
Dell
Dillon
Bedrock
J. H. Keenan
Joe Lynch
Paul Schwab
Sheridan Gun Club
A. W. Wilson
Jackson
Ethel Kennedy
Monida
Rail Board Cancels 133 M R C Permits
The state railroad and public service commission canceled 133 motor vehicle operation certificates after finding holders had not begun operations. Some certificates were issued years ago and others within the last two years. The board requires operators to start within 90 days and will notify more certificate holders to show cause for revocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad and Public Service Commission
Pioneer Drive for Historical Library Building Progresses
The Montana Society of Pioneers and the Sons and Daughters of Pioneers push a Helena site near the capitol for a state historical library. Plans aim to store Montana records, curate pioneers histories, and display relics. Legislators may be asked for construction funding and a governmental partner for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Society of Pioneers
The
Sons and Daughters of Pioneers
State Historical Library
Montana
Helena
State Capitol
Measles Tops Montana Communicable Disease List
Measles led the week's list of reportable diseases in Montana doctors' reports to the state Board of Health. Forty new measles cases were documented, with whooping cough and scarlet fever in second and third places respectively, per Dr. B. K. Kilbourne's weekly epidemiology update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Montana
B. K. Kilbourne
Hunting Accidents Claim Eleven Lives in Montana
With 10 days left in the duck season, Montana hunting accidents have killed 11 people this season. Seven died from gunshot, two from exhaustion and exposure, and two missing hunters were not found. Many others were lost or wounded and found later by search parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Canvassing Board Sets December 5 Meeting for Election Count
Secretary of State Sam W. Mitchell announced the state canvassing board will convene December 5 to complete the official vote count from the general election held November 8. The session, expected to last two to three days, will include Mitchell, Assistant Secretary, Attorney General H. J. Freebourn, State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon, and State Auditor John J. Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam W. Mitchell
Mitchell
H. J. Freebourn
Ray N. Shannon
John J. Holmes
Farm Security helps Montana families with loans and projects
The Farm Security Administration reports loans totaling 4,873,953 dollars to about 6,052 needy Montana farm families to sustain farming. Four resettlement projects may lead to home ownership for over 335 families, and 705 families benefited from the bureau acting as intermediary in debt adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Security Administration
Montana
Federal Bureau
Kappa Zeta Nu Formally Honors Pledges At Dance
The Normal college sorority Kappa Zeta Nu entertained pledges at a formal dance in the recreation hall Friday night. New members named include Dorothy Lee Shelton of Butte Alicia Lundgren of Sweet Grass Kathryn Madigan of Victor Doris Gerdrum of Grass Range Anne Malloy of Anaconda Ruth Pravda of Big Timber Marylyn Barloga of Helena Nadine Kuss of Butte and Lucille Ohlenkamp of Charlo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Zeta Nu
Normal College
Recreation Hall
Dorothy Lee Shelton
Butte
Alicia Lundgren
Sweet Grass
Kathryn Madigan
Victor
Doris Gerdrum
Grass Range
Anne Malloy
Anaconda
Ruth Pravda
Big Timber
Marylyn Barloga
Helena
Nadine Kuss
Lucille Ohlenkamp
Charlo
Lodge hosts miscellaneous shower for Mrs Myrtle Larsen
Diana Rebekah lodge members held a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Myrtle Larsen after their meeting last Thursday. A mock wedding featured Catherine Murphy and Esther Schmittroth as bride and groom with Wilma Holloran as minister, flower girls Mary Molleur and Nellie Lanner, and ring bearer Lillian Conger. The guest received many gifts and refreshments were served by Mary Jane Rodgers Anna Bateman Mary Molleur and Georgia Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Rebekah Lodge
Myrtle Larsen
Catherine Murphy
Esther Schmittroth
Wilma Holloran
Mary Molleur
Nellie Lanner
Lillian Conger
Mary Jane Rodgers
Anna Bateman
Georgia
Banquet Held By Grand Cross of Colors Honorary Group
Members of the Grand Cross of Colors Rainbow Girls honorary degree held their annual banquet Sunday afternoon at Miss Clara Plant's home. Mrs. Iva Orr served as toastmistress and talks were given by Mrs. J. L. Mayland Mrs. Evan Burrell and Miss Marjorie Decker. Miss Lydia Shaffner arranged the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Cross of Colors
Rainbow
Clara Plant
Iva Orr
J. L. Mayland
Evan Burrell
Marjorie Decker
Lydia Shaffner
Neighbors Host Surprise Party for McCalebs
Friends and neighbors gathered at the McCalebs home on South Washington Street last Saturday night for an evening of dancing and games attended by 23 guests. At midnight a buffet turkey supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh L. McCaleb
South Washington Street
Local clubs hold meetings at church and homes
The Dillon Shakespeare club met Saturday at St James guild hall to discuss Shadow and Substance. The Dillon Girl Scout council met Monday at Mrs Harold Warners home. The L D S Relief society met last night at the church. Mrs Gosman and Mrs Holland hosted a Past Matrons luncheon Monday at the former host’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Shakespeare Club
St. James Guild Hall
Dillon Girl Scout Council
Harold Warner
L.D.S. Relief Society
George M. Gosman
Cora Holland
Beaverhead County Board Minutes November 1938
Beaverhead County board met November 10 1938 at 9:00 am with all members present. An abstract of votes from the November 8 general election was prepared covering multiple state and county offices amendments and measures. Reports including county farm high school payroll and other items were examined approved and filed. A theft of eight tires and wheels from a LeTourneau Carryall on October 28 was noted with description and circulation to the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeTourneau
Supreme Court
State of
Montana
Missouri Governor Approves Return of Suspect
Gov. Roy E. Ayers signed requisition papers for the return of James Meyers from Bozeman to Bates County Missouri on a statutory charge. A Missouri sheriff arrested Meyers in Bozeman and took him into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Ayers
James Meyers
Bozeman
Bates County
Missouri
Ranges of State Best Condition Amid Understocking
Dr. Butler notes understocking brings ranges back after years of overgrazing. He calls it a blessing that Montana cattle rank among the most disease free in the country alongside a few other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Montana
Man Lives Day With Bullet Through Head
A man found with a head wound after a gunshot near a cabin in the Cabbage Patch region is identified as Trautman of Elko Nevada. He spoke at a hospital and left a worried note on his dresser. A sister in Pennsylvania and a brother in California were located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kohl
Sheriff's Office
Trautman
Elko
Nev
Paul Temple
Cabbage Patch
Oakland Rooms
North Idaho Street
College Swimming Pageant to Be Held
A college swimming pageant will feature Norma Fox Joan Owen Mildred Jenni son and other entrants including Helen Carlson Margaret McLeod Fran ces McPhail Grayce Marquis Elizabeth Siderius Edna Cray er Mary Dawn Warner and Audrey Dahl in a public event at the college pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Norma Owen
Joan Jennison
Mildred Herrington
Jané Carlson
Margaret McLeod
Frances McPhail
Helen Marquis
Grayce Siderius
Elizabeth Crayer
Edna Solomon
Mary Dawn Warner
Audrey Dahl
Librarian Miss Innes Honored for Civic Service
A Dillon librarian, Miss Innes, recognized for years of service to public education through the city library. The library board, with mayor and city council, present a tribute to her devoted, unpaid public duty and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Innes
Dillon
Library Board
City of
The Best in Job Work at the Examiner Printing Co
The Examiner Printing Co offers top quality job printing services with precise typography and timely delivery. clients include local businesses and individuals seeking banners letterheads and brochures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Examiner Printing Co
New Unit Planned for Galen Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Mrs. Henrietta B. Crockett of the Montana Tuberculosis Association says a 58 room unit at the Galen sanitarium is hoped with a $90,000 cost. Public Works Administration aid is sought as 201 patients are housed now with a waiting list of 70. The Butte Anti Tuberculosis Club backs the grant push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galen
Henrietta B. Crockett
Montana Tuberculosis Association
Public Works Administration
High Pass Closed Skalkaho Pass Opens Next Spring
The High Pass Skalkaho road between Philipsburg and Hamilton is shut due to snow and will not reopen until next spring according to the state highway department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skalkaho Pass
Philipsburg
Hamilton
State Highway Department
Miss Stone Resigns as Home Agent
Mrs F D Willis presides with Mrs Cash in attendance as home demonstration clubs showcase county exhibits. Displays included refinishing furniture at Mc Calebs Riverside, handcraft at Penneys Birch Creek, beds and bedding at Dillon Furniture Armstead, reupholstery by Dell at Mc Calebs, plus winter cook book and canning exhibits by local Homemakers groups and the Wise River and Jackson Jolly clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Willis
Cashmore
Riverside Club
McCaleb’s
Better Homes
Birch Creek Clubs
Penney’s
Armstead Club
Dillon Furniture Company
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Heaston
City Hall
Frisco Baker’s Orchestra
First National Bank
Northwest Bancorporation
Federal Deposit Insurangh Corporation
Pioneer’Drive
McCaleb
Clubs
Studebaker
Findlay Watson
Dillon, Montana
Beaverhead County
Missourian Returned
Hartwig
John Howard
Robert Cummings
Mary Carlisle
West Point
the Law
Edward G. Robinson
Wendy Barrie
John Beal
Robinson
Old Mexico
William Boyd George Hayes
Miss Stone
Val
Ypard
Standard Oil
Stancape
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