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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1931
Page
8
Ladies of St Rose parish held their annual dance at City Hall on Saturday night despite severe weather. Admission was one dollar. Kenneth Smith won the coal door prize donated by Carr and Scully, while John Gelhaus took a turkey. Baxter Tonrey orchestra provided the music.
Carl Jackson, director of prohibition in the northwest district, says his squad continues work in Dillon while he returns to Seattle. He notes Butte has not yet embraced prohibition and aims to convince residents there to abstain from intoxicating liquor.
Local growers report rapid growth of silver black fox pelts and good climate for farming. They say the market remains about the same as last year, with pelts expected to be high class and plenty of supply this season.
Bozeman and Livingston anticipate basketball workouts soon at college and high school levels. The Normal looks to field one of its best hoops teams in years with veterans and new stars. High school loses several lettermen but Coach Brick Breeden expects the squad to rival last year’s mining district champions after weeks of hard work. Interclass tourney at the high school last week saw seniors overtake sophomores 13-9 in the A final while senior B beat freshman B 11-10. Junior girls beat sophomores 88-8.
Henry Dowling visited Dillon from Dell yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Sandy came from Twin Bridges to Dillon. Ike Edinger traveled from Da vide to handle business. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Adams left for Blackfoot Idaho after visiting Mrs. Al bert Hansen and Miss Clara Plant. Roy Cope arrived from Salmon City for business. James Prohoskey spent Monday at the county seat for business. Carl Becker and Mrs. I. B. Haviland were Bannack visitors in Dillon this morning.
The state examiner notes reports are routinely prepared and the governor asks for an investigation. Madison County sportsmen prompted the commission to state its position on the Federal Bureau of Fisheries operation on the Madison River and the accessibility of department records for inspection.
The Madison group debated use of beaver farms and possible hatchery closings. Discussions on public land beaver control paused while plans are developed by the chairman and officials. Artesian water from a Forsyth well for oil is under study after a deferred decision. Commissioner Moore highlighted migratory bird propagation prospects.
Beaverhead county endures a severe cold wave with a new season low of three degrees below zero. Snowfalls of eight to ten inches blanketed Beaverhead and other areas, delaying traffic on highways while Armstead-Dillon and Dillon-Butte routes remained passable but slick. Stockmen report no livestock losses amid the icy conditions.
Support for the relief drive is strong across the county with five months of promising reports. Vice chairmen in Wisdom Wise River Fishtrap Don Anson Sanford Shepard and others coordinate efforts. Beaverhead's $3500 quota allocates $2100 to the state Red Cross for Montana and western North Dakota relief, with the remainder to local needy families.
Beaverhead county relief effort success noted with Dilion canvassing committees led by C J Hov ren and A I Cashmore covering north center and Bannack Glendale routes. Rose Emerick managed business section booths while W W Wahl and Charles Henry led school drives. Bannack over subscribed its quota with I B Haviland as local chair.
A Lake City man spoke at the Rotary meeting urging business leaders to adapt operations to rapid world changes. He warned against overemphasizing the personal element in business and advocated changing methods. Secretary T E Gilbert presided and read a letter from District Governor Bennion praising Dillon club growth.
Adult skaters and youngsters welcome a pending outdoor rink opening on Sunday promising weeks of good skating. Coffee and hot dogs will be served in the shack as part of the event.
Mr and Mrs Meine left their ranch home Friday and returned Monday to find it burned completely with all furnishings destroyed. Authorities ruled out stoves as the cause and noted the owners learned of the disaster only after returning from Butte.
The article lists hymns and anthems including Te Deum by Dupuis QO Lord How Manifold Are Thy Works and For the Beauty of the Earth. It references works by Kots schmar Gounod Noble Bohm and mentions offertory Great Is Thy Love and recessional Wellow the Fields.
Dillon firm takes over new business and remains known countywide for high class service. The Barry & Hop Recession stock was recently purchased. Come Ye Thankful Kin's garage was acquired and will offer the same quality in the new location.
Thanksgiving services are planned at several churches tomorrow with a sermon by the rector and an offering for Barrett Hospital. The St James choir will perform special Thanksgiving music.
A dietitian offers new Hawaiian pineapple recipes to use the fruit in desserts, salads, and savory dishes. Dishes include Pineapple Tapioca Delight, Hewotion Caramel Shortcake, Pineapple Strawberry Shortcake, Pineapple Rice Patties, Holiday Salad, Pineapple and Melon Salad, and Midsummer Dream Salad, with servings ranging eight.
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