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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1939

Page

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Local Livestock Market Active Amid Price Rise

Beaverhead county's livestock market remains active with prices steady from last week as European wartime demand pushes up profits. Schulz rams from Sheridan led sales with a top $49 for a buck and high five head average of $46, while O A Schulz lambs averaged $26. Rain halted threshing and alfalfa harvest briefly but work to resume was expected. Mrs Lois Adah Patterson, 83, died in Dillon after long illness. funeral held at Lima Methodist Church with interment in Mountain View cemetery. She was born in Illinois in 1855 and moved west with her husband, building a ranching family before later moving to Salt Lake City. Survived by three daughters Anna Brothers Dillon Elvina Rathbun Salmon Mae McNulty Salt Lake City a son G V Patterson Lima 22 grandchildren.

Lois Adah Patterson Anna Brothers Dillon Patterson Littleton Ill Texas Dell Bate’s Hole Wyoming Salt Lake City Elvina Rathbun Salmon Mae McNulty G. V. Patterson Lima Lima Methodist Church J. A.eeke Grace Methodist Church Mountain View Cemetery Beaverhead County Union Pacific Schulz Sheridan Madison County Lester R. Schulz O. A. Schulz Casper Wyo Beaverhead Valley

Montanomal Resumes Publication at Normal College

The Montanomal weekly resumes after a break with the first fall issue. Rose Conwell serves as editor and Lorraine Reiter and Lillian Presbitero as business managers, with Duane Blair and Ruby Mac Lean as assistants. Genevieve Albertson returns as faculty advisor. William Monger is sports editor with a roster of reporters. An article highlights the teaching positions of the 1939 diploma graduates.

Montanomal Normal College Genevieve Albertson Rose Conwell Lorraine Reiter Lillian Presbitero Duane Blair Ruby MacLean William Monger John Combes Juanita Hieronymus Joyce Lyall Helen McGovern Pauline Obach Farnum Reed Edgar Schultz

Beaverhead High to Open In January

Beaverhead county high school unveils a spacious fireproof and earthquake resistant complex. The five buildings form one edifice with 15 classrooms a large study hall library auditorium and gym for 600 and 800 spectators respectively. The facility includes individual classrooms for teachers and a small theatre for band orchestra and public speaking.

Beaverhead County High School

Montana State Normal Football Outlook Promising for 1939

Montana State Normal shows optimism for the 1939 season with a light letterman core and a heavy, inexperienced squad. Coach Ray Gallant cites promise from new material with most players holding high school experience. two veterans Riordan and Buckley return. Opening game tentatively set for October 14 with several definite dates including Billings Poly Dillon October 21 Carroll Helena October 28 Mines Butte November 4.

Montana State Normal Ray Gallant Riordan Buckley Bulldogs Billings Poly Dillon Carroll Helena Mines Butte J. Albertson L. Buckley H. Burns Hinsdale E. Copenhaver F. Crabbs F. Dupuis Manhattan W. Dupu

Tirzah Temple Head Visits Local Dillon Nile Club

Tirzah temple head Mrs. Charles Hewitt and officers visited the Dillon Daughters of the Nile club for an annual outing. A 1:30 luncheon followed a no-hostess entertainment at Mrs. T. E. Luebben's home. The Dillon club sews for crippled children in hospitals under Shriners sponsorship. Mr. and Mrs. John K. Powers of Bozeman were weekend guests at the Buck residence.

Charles Hewitt Tirzah Temple Daughters of the Nile Butte Dillon Daughters of the Nile Club Dillon Club T. E. Luebben Shriners John K. Powers Bozeman Edwin Buck

Wife of Former Local Minister Killed in Auto Crash

Mrs. E. E. Loft, wife of a former Dillon minister now serving in Virginia Minnesota, died in an auto accident near New Albany Indiana while returning from a vacation. Rev. Loft is seriously ill in a New Albany hospital. four children were injured but less seriously.

The Presbyterian Tribune E. E. Loft Dillon Virginia, Minn New Albany Ind

Early migratory waterfowl season opens in Beaverhead

Hunters report a strong opening as the migratory waterfowl season began unexpectedly on Sunday in Beaverhead. Word from Senator Wheeler caused the date to move up to October 1 from October 22. The Beaverhead Sportsmen’s Association had favored the later date to ensure access when northbound birds arrive. After the first day, hundreds hunted, but local waterfowl stocks are expected to be better once northern birds join the flight southward.

Beaverhead B. K. Wheeler

Normal Students Organize for Autumn Quarter

The Little Symphony orchestra held its organization meeting and will meet weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p m. It consists mainly of students but invites community players to join by consulting conductor Ralph Mc Fadden. The Foreign Relations club meets Wednesday at 7 p m in room 217 with Prof Rush Jordan speaking on Backgrounds for.

Little Symphony Orchestra Ralph McFadden the Normal College Rush Jordan

Beaverhead High Clubs Start Term with New Members

Beaverhead county high school groups welcomed new members as term began. Dillon Future Farmers enrolled 14 freshmen and new students at a ceremony last night, listing Monty Kamps Allan Harrison Donald Laden Claude Smith Albert Sorenson Henry Talent Stanley Vanairsdale John Arrigoni Alton Crossley David Fairbank Bill Hall Jack Hoyrup Joe Carroll and Jack Cole. The Kappa Lambda Gamma society girls home economics club added Alma Nurmi Florence Tucker Dorothy McClennan Louise Bonnifield Gladys Waldemar Anna Jeanne Lockness Marian Ries Marian Seybold Esther Leach Joyce Birch Iris Gilman.

Beaverhead County Dillon Future Farmers Monty Kamps Allan Harrison Donald Laden Claude Smith Albert Sorenson Henry Talent Stanley Vanairsdale John Arrigoni Alton Crossley David Fairbank Bill Hall Jack Hoyrup Joe Carroll Jack Cole Kappa Lambda Gamma Society Alma Nurmi Florence Tucker Dorothy McClennan Louise Bonnifield Gladys Waldemar Anna Jeanne Lockness Marian Ries Marian Seybold Esther Leach Joyce Birch Iris Gilman

Death calls rancher Elza Smith in Beaverhead county

Elza Smith 67 a Beaverhead county rancher died suddenly Tuesday afternoon around 2 oclock likely from a heart attack while unloading wheat at the Warner Brothers store He had long heart trouble born in Argenta Aug 17 1872 he lived in Beaverhead county most of his life survived by his wife two daughters three sons a brother and a sister Funeral is set for Friday at 2 pm from Grace Methodist church with Dillon lodge No 16 A F and A M and St Elmo Commandery Knight Templar to honor and escort the body to the grave The body was taken to the ranch home for the interim

Elza Smith Beaverhead County Warner Brothers Argenta Dillon Dillon Lodge No Royal Arch Masons St. Elmo Ralph Dillon and Orville Fort Peck John B. Smith Sam Thomas Fruitland Idaho Grace Methodist Church J. A. Meeke Dillon Lodge No. 16 A. F A. M St. Elmo Commandery Knights Templar

Yanks Win Game One in World Series Pitching Duel

New York favorites win 2-1 over Cincinnati Reds in a pitching duel between Ruffing and Derringer. Keller triples in the ninth, Dickey delivers the sixth hit to score him. Ruffing allows four hits in a tight game.

New York Yankees Ruffing Yanks Derringer Cincinnati Reds Keller Dickey

Dillon Hereford Annual Sale Set for County Fair Grounds

Dillon prepares for its annual Hereford sale at the livestock pavilion on Monday October 30 with 26 consignors offering 75 bulls. A pre sale show will award 75 dollars donated by local Dillon firms. entries come from tested interstate herds.

Dillon Bernard Williams Davis Conoco Texas Station H. W. Rogers Andrus Fountain Tribune Eagle State Bank & Trust Company Totem Cafe Gleed’s Metlen Hotel First National Bank White Cafe Club Wilbur Cafe Pheasant Andrus Hotel Ed Clark Dillon Examiner Sec. Williams Fred Reppert

Dillon Youth Shot In Duck Hunt Accident

Boyd Quick, 28, a Dillon resident, was seriously wounded when a shotgun fired accidentally by friend Elmer Devaney at a duck hunting outing on the Leslie Staudenmeyer ranch near Point of Rocks, 15 miles from Dillon. He was taken to Barrett hospital and was reported improving after a critical start.

Boyd Quick Dillon Leslie Staudenmeyer Point of Rocks Elmer Devaney Devaney Quick Barrett Charles Quick Ermont

Rainbow Girls install Dillon officers at Masonic temple

Dillon Rainbow Girls installed officers led by Jo Ann Deputy as worthy advisor at the Masonic temple. Evelyn MacMannis was installing officer with Merle Schmittroth and Pat Peterson assisting. Other officers named include June Patrick charity Doris McAdam hope Marguerite Johnson faith Giovannina Cardinale and many more.

Jo Ann Dillon Assembly Order of the Rainbow Masonic Temple Evelyn MacMannis Merle Schmittroth Pat Peterson June Patrick Charity Doris McAdam Elizabeth Saunders Golda Talent Alice Davis Mary Ann Luebben Maysel Mallon Annabelle George Dorothy Davis Mary Gilman Evelyn Gregg Shirley Hughes Patty Curry Patricia Smyth Eileen Grimes Elinore Johnson Donna Trolinger E. E. Wayne

Bishop Guest at Guild Reception Tomorrow Night

An informal reception will be given by St. James guild tomorrow night for Rt. Rev. Henry Daniels bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Montana and for Rev. W. G. Lewis and family after the institution of the Rev. Mr. Lewis as rector of St. James church. Dr. W. H. Stephan will welcome the new rector and Bishop Daniels will respond. Mrs. Waldron Boger will sing two selections Indian Dawn and The Sunshine of Your Smile.

St. James Guild Henry Daniels

Gosman Elected President of Montana Pharmaceutical Association

George M. Gosman of Dillon was chosen president of the Montana State Pharmaceutical Association. Leonard Pusey of Butte announced the result. New officers include Pusey as first vice president and William Spater of Great Falls as second vice president. Treasurer H. E. Bakeman of Ennis and Secretary J. A. Riedel of Boulder were also named along with six convention directors led by Gosman.

George M. Gosman Dillon Montana State Pharmaceutical Association Leonard Pusey Butte Mr. Pusey William Spater Great Falls H. E. Bakeman Ennis J. A. Riedel Boulder Missoula George M

Montana State Normal Coach Speaks At Dillon Rotary Dinner

Coach Ray Gallant of Montana State Normal college spoke at the Dillon Rotary Club dinner. He outlined football and basketball plans, urged community support, and described the Red Cross swimming school at Oconomowoc Wisconsin attended in August. Dr Sheldon E. Davis chaired. visitors included R E Fleming and Joe Taylor.

Ray Gallant Montana State Normal College Dillon Rotary Club Normal College Gallant Red Cross Oconowoc Wis Sheldon E. Davis R. E. Fleming Sand Point Idaho Joe Taylor

Legionnaires Return From Chicago Session

Montana American Legion leaders George M. Gosman and C. A. Bechler returned from the national convention in Chicago where Gosman served as department commander and Bechler as alternate delegate. The gathering featured the famed parade with hundreds of drum corps and bands, and the organization went on record.

George M. Gosman Montana American Legion C. A. Bechler Beaverhead Chicago the Legion Gosman Bechler The Legion

Eleventh District Montana Dental Society Meeting Held

Dentists from Silver Bow Madison Deer Lodge Powell Granite and Beaverhead counties gathered at Canyon resort for a Saturday night meeting. A 6 30 dinner preceded a program led by toastmaster Dr W J Romersa of Dillon. Principal speaker was Dr Marlin K Farmer from the Normal College faculty with musical numbers by Arnold Clair and Ralph McFadden.

Montana Dental Society Canyon Resort Silver Bow Madison Deer Lodge Powell Granite Beaverhead W. J. Romersa Dillon Marlin K. Farmer Normal College Arnold Clair Ralph McFadden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Montanomal Tirzah Dillon Nile Club Kappa Lambda Gamma County Hereford Here Patrick Coy Barrett Hospital Dillon Rainbow Girls University of Washington Janet Anne Dann University of Michigan Florence G. Davis Ruth M. Grotheer Bishop Guild Geo. Gosman Drugs Association Montana Pharmaceutical Rotary Club Enfor Legionnaires Dept George Gosman Dental Society
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