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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1940
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner notice lists post office filing as second class matter on September 20, 1902 and directs editorial correspondence to 124 S Montana Street Dillon Montana. It notes a weekly Wednesday issue with the Oct 2 1940 date and Volume L.
A long-form commentary explores how Germany Italy and Japan push aggression while the United States weighs embargoes on scrap metal and silk as levers against Axis powers. It assesses potential impacts on Britain and Allied supply lines and questions strategic choices amid economic strain. The column also records local social notes in Wise River with residents visiting, hosting gatherings, and community discussions on cattle, weather, and travel.
George Roberts operates a quartz mine at the Montana Oreway north of Dark Horse in Mulkey creek district with optimistic directors considering a mill. Shaffer property leases on French creek ship two cars ore weekly with good results. Argenta Custom mill processes over 100 tons daily from Gold Finch. J E McClelland Jr and S V Tipple of Interstate Mining and Milling Co visit Dillon with Chris Redlich of Idamont Contracting from Seattle.
The article notes the variable impact of the preparedness program on enrollments and details deferment options for ROTC students. It lists the October 4 reception and dance, a Friday open for churches the following week, and explains the flexible curriculum including an elective Americanism in Literature by Miss Lucy H. Carson. Grace Rykers of Manhattan is named textbook librarian. A gravel pile near the 1937 residence hall is finally being turned into sidewalks after three years and funding delay.
Miss June Carlson of Superior Wisconsin serves as hostess and cashier while her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs S J Layman recently assumed proprietorship of the Trail Cafe.
The UPA notes a rising trumpeter swan population in Montana and Yellowstone with at least 212 birds. About 128 were counted at Red Rock lakes refuge and 78 in Yellowstone Park, reviving a species once believed extinct due to hunting and habitat loss.
The eastern Montana district convention of the Montana Education Association will be held in Billings on October 24 25 and 26. Officials estimate 600 to 700 teachers will attend the sessions.
Bozeman hosts the annual convention of the South Central District of Business and Professional Women clubs on October 20 with the local Bozeman club as hostess. The Montana state farm bureau安排 programs feature national secretary W R Blackburn speaking in Missoula September 20 and Bozeman September 21 for eastern and western district members respectively.
The Commodity Credit Corporation reported through Sept 11 wheat loans of 87,508,916.18 dollars. Montana received 2,108,136.86 dollars for 3,307,782 bushels in warehouse storage and 46,925 in farm storage across 2,892 loans. Canada’s 1939-40 wheat export outlook also cited.
Ben Arrabit sold 8000 pounds of wool to a Boston firm at 36 cents per pound. The price marked a new peak for the area in many years.
The September 29 1940 lesson-sermon in Christian Science notes Fear not little flock as the guiding theme with citations from Luke and Deuteronomy and a Mary Baker Eddy excerpt urging focus on real eternal harmony. The golden text from Luke underscores divine pleasure in giving the kingdom.
Montana's national guard will depart September 23 for a year of training at Camp Murray Washington Brig Gen John W Mahan said the guard has become a component part of the regular army of the United States with its induction into federal service this week Troops from outlying sections will travel by sleeping car.
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana the administratrix Mary E. Boka notifies creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months of first publication to Gilbert Gilbert law offices Dillon Montana. Dated September 25 1940. First publication Dillon Examiner 9 25 40.
In Beaverhead County Montana The Federal Land Bank of Spokane sues Nellie P McKnight as executrix and other McKnight heirs plus Petersons and the Beaverhead Madison National Farm Loan Association for 5000.00 note dated July 8 1922 and mortgage on real property described as parts of sections 7 8 township 13 south range 9 west with all water rights The suit seeks foreclosure and related relief with a twenty day response period. Court clerk Norman Giles issued October 1 1940. Attorneys S P Wilson E C Prestleye for plaintiff.
We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy during our bereavement. Appreciation for floral tributes, thanks to the Minister and to those who provided the music. Mrs Eph Peterson and Sons, Mrs Nick Birrer, Mr and Mrs T Renfro.
Lucia V. Bostwick estate administrator will sell at private sale Lot 18 Block 3 Thomsons Addition Dillon Beaverhead County Montana under court order dated September 24 1940. Sale after October 12 1940 bids to be received at Leonard A Schulz White Building Dillon Montana with cash ten percent at sale and balance upon court confirmation.
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