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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1934
Page
8
In Beaverhead county supporters push Anaconda as capital amid a busy week of political meetings private dances and Mrs Bessette's new dance classes including Vassar Wentworth Manitou and Two Step. Governor Toole campaign enthusiasm follows a large Tally demonstration.
Mrs Warren was thrown from a car traveling at about 80 miles per hour after the door caught the handle. She was torn from the seat and saved from more serious injuries by landing on a soft shoulder. She was unconscious, rushed to Butte, and returned home Friday night.
Sixty people attend the first P T A gathering as the government housing program is noted. Supt. Charles Henry announces Education Week November 5 to 11 and invites parents to visit schools. Officers named include Mrs. R D Curry president and Mrs. Harold Warner vice president.
Public spirited citizens will organize 4 H clubs in Beaverhead. Each club will have a leader and assistant leader, with the leaders forming the county council to guide activities and oversight.
To date, over 26,000 head of sheep have been bought by the government and the remaining quota of 30,000 will be purchased soon. Sheep are priced at 2 dollars per head. Checks have arrived for cattle shipments, and stockmen will be notified when their payments arrive. They must sign receipts at County Agent Williams’s office.
The Butte Chamber of Commerce proposed a goodwill tour and 125 business and professional men signed on. The trip aims to make friendly visits to neighboring cities, starting with Dillon tomorrow.
Freddy Martin plans weekly Open House broadcasts on the Columbia network to showcase newcomer performers from across the country. Each Sunday a different city will send a representative to perform with his orchestra, aiming to broaden opportunity for local artists and test critics' claims that homegrown talent can rival New York recruits. The program welcomes singers instrumentalists and groups, offering a potential career break for deserving performers.
Commander Wedum urges members and county ex servicemen to fill the Dillon post quota for Armistice Day events. Curry Jeppson and 22 members carry orders as 30 of 90 members paid with three weeks left. Sheridan Post 89 reports 17 prospects toward 40 quota, with plans in December for Mining District meeting and invitation to Butte Drum corps and Auxiliaries. Next meeting is Nov 8 with a pre-visit Nov 7 from City Hall at 7 p.m.
The Dillon banks offer loans under the National Housing Act for home farm or business repairs from 100 to 2000 dollars. Repayment runs one to three years with equal monthly installments and seasonal terms for farmers. Bealverhead county better housing campaign invites property owners to discuss improvements and attend upcoming meetings.
Extension service reports distribution of the 1934 wheat adjustment payments to Montana farmers will start immediately, totaling about 4.35 million dollars. A second 1933 payment of roughly 1.89 million, with most already paid, aims to lift 1934 incomes by around 15 million dollars.
A Montana State college rural housing committee has been appointed to assist rural residents in home building and modernization. It will provide information on minimum housing requirements water supply sewage disposal plumbing heating and lighting and share plans for construction or remodeling suited to Montana. Members include H. Murdock W. R. Plew and Miss Blanche Lee.
Bozeman reports a nationwide program for beet sugar growers of the United States covering the years 1934 and 1935. The outline includes proposed measures, guiding policies, and expected production targets for the industry.
Montana State College stock and dairy products judging teams posted top marks at the Portland expo. The stock judging team won first in team competition with top individuals Clyde Howard and George McCone. The dairy team swept first in all product categories led by Everett Frazer and Everett Keyes with Theodore Hedrick and Frazer posting other high results.
At a Saturday meeting the central committee organized a Republican Club with Dan Mooney as chairman and T. Lee Mc Cracken named treasurer.
Scott Leavitt praised as a leading Montana figure by Mooney as he prepares to address a Dillon gathering Monday night. Bob Evans may attend if arrangements allow, highlighting the final Republican rally of the campaign in Dillon.
Vance was captured in Idaho Falls last Sunday after an all night search following tips from a reliable source. Loot valued at 700 dollars including electrical motors generators and tobacco was tied to the Lima burglary. Authorities said Vance had escaped Beaverhead county jail twice and Mangus once two years ago after a post office break in. He is also suspected in a recent Billings honeymoon robbery.
Beavers and Anaconda played a tight muddy contest as snow and mud slowed both teams. Beavers showed improvement in blocking and tackling, scoring in the second quarter on a 20 yard pass and a run, while Anaconda tied late in the half and threatened again late in the fourth quarter after a near turnover.
Butte junior high, coached by Jimmy Harris, defeated Beaverhead high school B squad 19 0 at the fairgrounds. Officials included Beal as referee Musburger umpire and Little head linesman. Several Beaver youngsters show promise for first team material.
More than 100 Masons attended a Dillon banquet as visitors braved bad roads. Sol Hepner of Helens and Judge Lyman H. Bennett of Virginia City spoke at the after dinner business session with other lodge officials contributing. The event aimed to foster fellowship among local Masonic lodges.
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