Long list of 1931 fair prizes and winners across many crafts
A continued recap of prize results at a county fair detailing winners in categories from baked goods to canned foods, textiles, crafts, embroidery, and livestock. Names like Mrs. George E. Baker and Dorothy Ennis recur among first and second place holders with numerous items such as jams, pickles, cookies, crocheted pieces, handwork, and farm products showing prominent youth and adult participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Helms
J. T. Newness
Theodore Wright
Loren Davis
Jack Sockness
Marle Mikkelsen
W. R. Gordon
Vera Melvin
Dorothy Ennis
Rush Jordan
George B. Baker
Nelle Lauritsen
Walter Sirla
Neils Lauritsen
L. D. Brown
Byron Nay
O. M. Best
Hans Sorenson
Ada Berry
W. F. Cashmore
George EB. Baker
George F. Dart
Local travelers pass through Dillon and area
Bert McNinch visited Dell yesterday while Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beebe drove to Dillon Monday from Butte and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. E B Monroe. Merrill the Lima merchant spent last week in Dillon. Edwin Whitworth came from Sheep Creek basin. Joe Ball the Short Line agent was in Dillon on official business. R. M. Gregg went to Twins Bridges for honey bound for the Orphans Home. Maynard Lovell was in Missoula earlier this week. Mrs. Hopkins arrived from West Yellowstone visiting George Hopkins. George Smith was in town from Grant. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Price visited Dell yesterday afternoon. Mrs. O A Bergeson hosts her needle club this afternoon. Martin Jackson came from Jackson. George R. Featherly returned to Butte for medical care. Harry Andrus and son left for Alder for a big game hunt with Albert Metzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert McNinch
Dell
Charles Beebe
Dillon
Butte
J. EB. Monroe
Merrill
Lima
Mra
Edwin Whitworth
Sheep Creek Basin
Joe Ball
Short Line
R. M. Gregg
Twins Bridges
Maynard Lovell
Missoula
Hopkins
West Yellowstone
George Hopkins
George Smith
Grant
H. A. Price
O. A. Bergeson
Martin Jackson
Jackson
George R. Featherly
Harry Andrus, Sr
Harry Andrus, Jr
Alder
Albert Metzel
Sensational Rise to Screen Fame of Lew Ayres
Lew Ayres rises to stardom after All Quiet on the Western Front. The Hartwig theatre screens Tron Man with Ayres in the lead alongside Jean Harlow and Robert Armstrong. Carl Laemmle Jr. promoted him after hits like The Doorway to Hell and East Is West. Tod Browning directs Tron Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Ayres
Hartwig Theatre
Universal
W. R. Burnett
John Gilbert
Hollywood
Young Ayres
San Diego
Calif
University of Arizona
Henry Halstead
Beverly-Wiltshire
Pathe
Hell
Carl Laemmle
Ayres
Irom Man
Jean Harlow
Robert Armstrong
Eddie ‘Dillon
John Miljan
Tod Browning
Ruth Ross Fined for Driving While Intoxicated
Mrs. Ruth Ross was fined $50 by Police Judge L. P. Phillips after being taken into custody last night on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ross
L. P. Phillips
Marie Dressler Hats Highlight Hartwig Theatre Comedy
A review notes Marie Dressler and Polly Moran in Politics at the Hartwig theatre. Dressler's rakish hats define her character while Moran supports in the new comedy with riotous headgear and strong stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Dressler
Anna Christie
Polly Moran
Hartwig Theatre
Cattle and Sheep Show Results Noted in Brief
Dairy cattle first place went to Joe Ritschel while George Kurtz and Carl Hansen placed later. Sheep competition saw Jimmy Freeman take first with Bob Peterson second. a high point tally note mentions George in the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Hansen
John A. Laden
George Shaffner
Edward Heikkila
Alvin Bay
Carl 0. Hansen
Tommy Luebben
Duggan Luebben
Argyl Stephens
Carl C. Hansen
George Kurtz
Joe Ritschel
Carl Hansen
Jimmy Freeman
Bob Peterson
George
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Beaverhead County
C T. Callahan
Clarence Axe
Jens Bay
George F. Baker
Fred Moore
Orpha Morrison
George E. Baker
E. Fay
Ralph Cecil
C. M. Hansen
Orphs. Morrison
E. Fay Gillies
Fred Dart
J. L. Willard
Ralph’ Cécil
Helen Shaffner
Jane Kellum
Lida Shaffner
Helen Klebba
Bernice Johnson
Beatrice Johnson
Dorothy Ann Davis
Doro
Thy Ann Davis
Helen Wheat
Hazel Conger
BE. L. Carhart
Myrtle Taylor
EB L. Carhart
W. V. Grimes
Bernard Williams
Matt Raw
Hazel Conger. Tatting
Needle Point
Lee Reece
Louise Taylor
Pete
J. P. Beat
EH. L. Car
Margaret Grimes
C. M. Best
John Golhats
Annie Stocker
Mary Rumbaugh
Elwood Morrison
Ed Burles
John H. McLeod
F. BE. Foote
R. J. Selway
Dorothy
Dahlias
W. W. Thibadeau
Gladiolas
HB. C. Luebben
Pearl I. Smith
T. BH. Luebben
H. N. Tragitt
J.P. Klebba
H. H. Soper
Gladys Mac-Laren
Pearl S. Smith
Stocke
Zinnias
Kurt Raddatz
L. R. Light
T. B. Luebben
T. J. Simons
A. J. Simons
Calvert Simons
W. B. Ballard
Hugh Clark
Ada Dart
Tray
Helen S. Jones
Rita Johnson
Margaret L. Taylor
Marie Mikkelsen
H. D. Weenink
Wilhelmina Schindler
T. K. Jurgen
J.P
Klebba
Marjorie Opp
P. H. Murphy
Art Basket
Francis Tonrey
Dillon Public School
Armstead
Reichle
Wisdom
Dil
Lon
Medicine Lodge
Gosman
Reichie
Nelson
B. C
H. S
Geom
Buddy Moore
Paul Temple
Russell Underwood
Bill Jennings
Beaverhead County Mining Association
D. A. Bruce
A. T. Crossley
Beaverhead Mining Association
Alvin
Billie
Carl’ ‘Davis
Carl
Hansen
Carl Davis
Rambouillet
Edward Bay
Argyl ‘Stephens
Latimer Smith
Hampshire
Ewe
Ram Lamb
Ewe Lamb
Leonard Hausen
Andrew Gilbert
Chris Hansen
Duroc Jersey Boor
Clarence O’brien
Plymouth Rock
Lloyd Davis
Murray Laden
Young
Marjorie Leo Smith
Charles Greene
Timothy
Peck Spring Wheat
Geo. Shaffner
Elwin Bell
Matthew Orr
Lilian Holden
Display Peas
Argyl Stephena
Beetsa
Bliss Triumph
Rutebegas
Cark
Carl O. Hansen
Jean Bayers
Canidy
Mary Louise Purdy
CIA
Queens of Comedy
Iron Man
Bob Armstrong
Marion Davies
Leslie Howard
Richard Bennett
Irene Rich
Mary Duncan
Fannie Hurst
Marion
Davies
Conrad Nagel
Genevieve Tobin
Rose Hobart
Basil Rathbone
Carmel Myers
Canadian National ‘ Railways
Canada
New Brunswick
White House
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