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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1938
Page
3
Montana farmers were paid 126.7 from the state hail board for crop losses. Acting chairman P. J. Ananson announced the first payouts were reported in June from Big Horn and Treasure counties, with the latest hail losses recorded in September from Garfield County.
Bozeman reports the Montana State College winter short course in agriculture runs Jan 3 to March 14 1939. Open to Montana residents 17 and up with reading ability, the program offers seven required subjects plus options in cattle sheep horses range horticulture dairy hogs and more. The course aims to maximize practical training during off peak work months. Bozeman also notes a federal surplus purchases plan for spring wheat with FSCC, offering loan rate eligibility and higher purchase prices to eligible farmers through state and county offices.
Sunday October 9 1938 reports from Churches of Christ Scientist on the lesson sermon titled Are Sin Disease and Death Real The golden text promises healing and restoration The cited Bible verses affirm God as judge lawgiver and savior and Simeon text states God destroys sickness and death and Mind made all and includes all
Dillon residents share weekend visits with relatives from Jackson to Sheridon Twin Bridges and Bedrock. Barrett hospital saw three births Sun Mon. Local officials and visitors travel from Lima Butte Long Beach for family and church events. A church reception for students is planned at the Presbyterian church parlors on Friday October 14 at 8 00 PM.
State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon says twelve teachers have retired and been added to the state teachers retirement board list, bringing total retirees to 270 and total system members to 3,677 with about 4,300 expected as new teachers enroll.
Dick Lengren of Townsend was fined $10 in Broadwater county justice court last week for obstructing traffic while walking down a main highway. The case marks one of the first brought by the state highway patrol against walkers on highways in months.
The state land board purchased bonds totaling 26500 dollars issued by Carbon County School District No. 30 to fund an addition to Fromberg High School. The bonds carry a 3.75 percent interest rate, per State Land Commissioner Nanita B. Sherlock.
The welfare department began distributing five carloads of butter to needy persons as part of a 20 car shipment promised by Montana from the federal surplus commodities corporation.
Dr. B. L. Pampel, superintendent of the state hospital at Warm Springs, reports the patient count rose from 1,888 to 1,892 in September. Inbound patients numbered 39, while 35 left.
The Methodist church schedules a full day starting with Sunday school at 10 a m, morning worship at 11, special music by Miss Rachel Smith, and a message by Dr Meeke titled Round About the Camp. Epworth league rally at 7 15 p m features an illuminated cross and candlelight officer installation led by Miss Evelyn Rimel. All members and friends are urged to attend.
Montana hog cholera outbreak is reported completely controlled with no new cases in ten days, per state veterinarian Dr. W. J. Butler. Rural electrification meetings for schools set for Sidney December 1 2 and Billings December 6 7 8 9, per extension specialist Armin J. Hill.
Rural communities receive Farmers Bulletin No 1804 advising contents for a durable community building with plans and illustrations. Copies are available from the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington D C. Montana 4-H teams excelled at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland Oregon ranking third in state. The girls home economics team won first among about 17 teams.
Dr. W. J. Butler, state veterinarian, reports alkali poisoning killed thousands of ducks in eastern Montana. Cool weather later reduced deaths. sick ducks were moved to fresh water by deputy wardens and WPA workers, and buried after collection.
Sheriff John Pryde and federal agents seized about 32000 marijuana plants valued at 50000 on the John Shupak ranch near Bridger. Ranch operator Charles B Steinmetz said he planted the crop at Shupak’s request unknowingly. He likely will face federal trial in Billings. The crop spanned about a quarter acre and was harvested after hay mowers were secured, then burned.
The Petersen family expresses heartfelt appreciation for the sympathy and kindness shown during the illness and death of their son and brother Clarence. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Petersen and Harold Petersen thank friends for the floral offerings.
Montana reports two new sleeping sickness cases last week, bringing this year’s total to 56 with 13 deaths attributed to the illness. Local health officials urge continued vigilance and monitoring conditions.
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