Livestock Pavilion Finished at County Fairgrounds
The county fairgrounds completed a 42 by 62 foot fireproof livestock pavilion by Henry Deutsch supporting the Hereford bull show. The new ring seats 500 and will host 26 Hereford entrants from across the state with prizes funded by the Dillon Chamber of Commerce and additional amateur judge awards. The show is set for Sunday and Monday, Oct. 27 and 28, with a smoker to cap the events at the Odd Fellows hall.
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Henry Deutsch
Dillon Chamber of Commerce
Odd Fellows Hall
Services Held for Ephriam Peterson Rancher of Red rock
Funeral services were conducted at Brundage chapel Tuesday afternoon for Ephriam Peterson well known rancher of Red rock who died at his ranch home last Sunday. Interment was at Mountain View cemetery with pallbearers J M Campbell W Wyatt William Gleed Earl Cantrell Max Merrill and Dr H A Maillet. He is survived by his wife Carrie two daughters Mrs N J Birrer of Sheridan Mrs Ted Renfro of Red Rock three sons Dan Everett and Darrell all of Dell a son in law George McLean of Red Rock a sister in Canada a brother in California and five grandchildren.
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Brundage Chapel
Ephriam Peterson
Redstock
Leonard Thompson
The
Lutheran Church
Mountain View Cemetery
W. Wyatt
William Gleed
Earl Cantrell
Max Merrill
H. A. Maillet
Carrie
N. J. Birrer
Sheridan
Ted Renfro
Red Rock
Dan Everett
Darrell
Dell
George McLean
Red.Rock
Canada
California
Charles Greene on MSC judging team heads to Portland show
Charles Greene of this city is on a three man judging team representing Montana State College Bozeman at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition opening this week in Portland Oregon. Team members are John Fritz and Owen Wirak of Butte. The trio will visit Don Warren's ranch at Deer Lodge en route.
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Charles Greene
Montana State College of
Argenta students enjoy new playground equipment
Children in Argenta public schools are benefiting from recently purchased playground equipment installed by the Argenta school board.
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Argenta
Dumont siblings return to Dillon from Camp Creek visit
Francis and Allen Dumont arrived in Dillon by bus from Miles City after spending the summer with their aunt, Mrs. Harvey Gaines, at Camp Creek 8 D.
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Francis and
Allen Dumont
Dillon
Harvey Gaines
Camp Creek
Miles City
Beaverhead county records month with 4.8 inches of rain
A Dillon area report notes September 1940 rainfall at 4.8 inches, the wettest harvest month on record, surpassing August and September 39. Frost hit Dillon on Monday night at 31 degrees while 60/33 highs/lows followed. Two fatal wildlife collisions occurred near Glen as a tourist killed a black tail buck and another driver struck wildlife south of town. State Highway Patrolman R E Wright arrived around 9 30 pm to handle the scene.
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Beaverhead
Dillon
Sporting Goods
Nimrods
California
Glen
R. E. Wright
District PTA Convention Set For Saturday Here
Last minute plans for the district PTA convention will be finalized at a Dillon PTA meeting tonight in the high school music room. The convention is scheduled for Oct 5 at the high school auditorium with Mrs. L. M. Holloran as general chairman. Registration starts at 9:00 am with no fee. A Trail cafe luncheon and a home economics led banquet are planned. Membership drive aims for a full roster by convention time.
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P.T.A
Dillon Parent-Teacher Association
L. M. Holloran
Trail Cafe
Ethel Anderson
Dillon
Rip Van Winkle Saxon Roadster Draws Town Gossip
The 1917 Saxon roadster owned by the Van Ham brothers sits in a Dilton garage, drawing curiosity for its age and 35 mile per gallon potential when fueled with a Model A carburetor. Neighbors debate its status among modern cars, praising its simplicity and comfortable ride despite lacking contemporary features.
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Dilton
van Ham Brothers
Granddad
Catskills
Rip van Winkle
Beavers Fall 44-0 as Savages Shut Down Home Team
Beavers suffer a 44-0 defeat to the visiting Pocatello Indians amid wet field conditions and a dominant single wing ground game. Dillon mounted a late bid to the ten before being stopped, while Willey Kamps and Rogan suffer minor injuries. Two more floodlit games loom, with Butte Central visiting next Friday.
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Butte High Bulldogs
Pocatelo High School Indians
Beavers
Idaho
Pocatello
Redmen
Montana Invaders
Dillon
Willey
Kamps
Jack Rogan
Butte Central
Local High School model statue honors Legion founder
Raymond P. Jones of Beaverhead County High School has completed Montana’s first life size Legionnaire statue to honor World War I soldiers. The piece will be shipped to Conrad for October 19 dedication. a similar monument is planned for Mountain View cemetery with features of state commander George M. Gosman.
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Raymond P. Jones
Beaverhead County
Mr. Jones
Montana
Conrad
American Legion
Mountain View
George M. Gosman
Dillon
Jones
Mr and Mrs J A McCollum Return From Exposition
Mr and Mrs J A McCollum came home from San Francisco where they attended the Golden Gate exposition that closed recently. The trip followed Mr McCollum’s return from West Yellowstone where he served as a Union Pacific station agent.
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J. A. McCollum
San Francisco
Dillon Residents See Tigers and Reds Battle in Cincinnati
Dillon residents George Gosman Frank Madden and Dr F M Poindexter attended the American Legion national convention in Boston and flew to Cincinnati for the World Series opener. The article notes Detroit Tigers players and Montana fans, including Averill from Anaconda Angdes, delivering key hits.
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George Gosman
Frank Madden
F. M. Poindexter
Dillon
Cincinnati
Madden
Mr. Gosman
Dr. Poindexter
The
American Legion
Boston
Detroit Tigers
Montana
Bartell
Butte
Averill
Anaconda
Interest Is High in Educational Measures
Officials leading the campaign for the university millage levy and the bond issue at Montana State College Bozeman report broad support. Both major parties back the measures and endorsements span businessmen professionals labor civic groups and the Montana Federation of Labor.
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State College
Bozeman
Montana Federation of Labor
Opening Day Football Suits Checked Out at State Normal
On opening day 25 football suits were checked out as Montana State Normal College began registration and classes. Freshmen underwent matriculation tests while civil aviation registration lagged at half the required ten participants. Coach Straugh addresses backfield depth as the team prepares for a Rexburg clash on October 26.
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Montana State Normal College
Elizabeth Shotwell
Jessie L. Duboc
Civil Aeronautics
Bill Straugh
Rick's College
Rexburg
Idaho
Hibbard Receives Diploma From National Radio Institute
Martin L. Hibbard of 429 Washington Street Dillon completed a course in practical and theoretical radio and television at the National Radio Institute Washington D C and was awarded a diploma with creditable grades.
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Martin L. Hibbard
Washington Street
Dillon
National Radio Institute of Washington
D. C
Pendleton Makes Dillon Stop From Big Hole Area
Fred Pendleton of the Big Hole vicinity visited Dillon on Monday, stopping in the city for an unspecified purpose.
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Fred Pendleton
Big Hole
Dillon
Wilbur Café Employee Arrested In County Jail
Pat O'Brien alias Fred LeRoy Mason, recently hired as Wilbur cafe cook, fled Wednesday with about 150 dollars in silver after prying the cash drawer lock. He bought a 1933 Chevrolet for 65 dollars using a false name and was later lodged in the county jail with unanswered questions about his return to Dillon.
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Pat O’brien
Fred LeRoy Mason
Wilbur Cafe
M. E. Wilbur
Ogden
O'Brien
Montana Auto Supply
Wilbur
Spokane
O’brien
Mr. Wilbur
Andrus Cafe
Havre
Dillon
Trail Cafe Burglary Reports Window Entry From Rear Garage Roof
The Trail cafe kitchen was broken into Monday night but nothing of value was reported missing. Authorities say entry was gained through a window after climbing in from a garage roof at the rear. No arrests have been made.
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Trail Cafe
Mrs Bates Visits Dillon Kin In Illinois Group
Mrs Walter A Bates of Joliet Illinois visits Dillon to see her sisters Mrs Harry Graves Mrs R A Chandler and Mrs Ada McLaren during a family gathering in the city.
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Walter A. Bates
Joliet, Ill
Dillon
Harry Graves
R. A. Chandler
Ada McLaren
Duck Stamps Sold Ahead of Season Opens
The article notes that duck stamp sales by Dillon Fowler and others would cut the gang of Donald Duck’s wild brethren by 130. Reports show the post office led with 60 stamps, Lyons with 54, and others at Winn’s sporting goods. Duck shooting began at 6 27 yesterday morning and runs until 4 00 p m daily with a Magnum or a Long Tom.
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Dillon Fowler
Donald Duck
Post Office
Lyons
Winn’s
Sporting Goods
Two Wisdom Men Are Sentenced for Illegal Hunting
Pete Givogre and Glenn Childers faced fines and jail terms for game law violations. Childers was tracked four days in the Anaconda-Pint ar area and found with a deer, sentenced to 60 days in Deer Lodge jail plus a $300 fine. Givogre, arrested in Wisdom, pleaded guilty to killing two mountain goats, receiving 90 days in Granite county jail and a $500 fine. Both men had licenses revoked and Givogre’s rifle confiscated.
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Wisdom
Pete Givogre
Glenn Childers
Childers
Anaconda - Pindar
Deer Lodge
Givogre
Granite County
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Dentistry
R. D. Curry
Curry
Mexico
Ralph McFadden
Wiley Davis
Rotary
Joe Wedum
J. H. Garberson
Hereford
M.S.C
Dist. P.T. A
Dillon P.T.A
Helena
Pocatello Indians
R. P. Jones
Legion
Buenos Aires
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Argentina
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Reds
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