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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1937
Page
2
All letters pertaining to the Editorial Department of the Business Management of the Examiner should be addressed to The Dillon Examiner in Dillon Montana at 124 South Montana Street.
The Helena Independent reports trumpeter swans are making a comeback in Montana with 114 birds counted this year, up from 50 in 1934. Breeding grounds are Yellowstone Park and Red Rock Lakes, with efforts to protect nesting birds by excluding people and cattle and building islands. The piece notes the coyote as a threat but suggests past hunting by humans helped reduce numbers.
The State Fish and Game department opened three new big game areas. In Mis soula county north of the Northern Pacific railway and south of the Blackfoot river one elk of either sex may be taken from Nov 1 to 10. In Ravalli county east of the Bitter Root one elk of either sex from Nov 5 to 10. In Carbon county one buck deer from Nov 1 to 15 within the area bounded by Rock creek west fork, Highway 32 to the Yellowstone county line, to the Stillwater county line and Beartooth range summit.
Montana PWA offices will relocate to regional HQ in Denver. W. H. Walsh, state director, notes that 2,478,477 dollars remain earmarked for Montana projects in Washington. Water board members and PWA officials discussed five large approved projects along with school houses civic centers and smaller dams.
Births in Montana exceed deaths two to one with 775 births recorded by registrar Lucien Benepe and 438 deaths reported so far this year.
Helena Postmaster Harry Hendricks reports that Montana hunters have purchased 9 593 duck stamps so far this season. The figure reflects growing participation in the hunting program through early measures.
Holmes reports fire insurance policies covering property valued at 300 million plus were written in the last year. Losses paid reached 1.8 million dollars while the state collected 303 thousand dollars in license fees.
The Montana Liquor Control board handed 200000 to the state treasury this week, bringing annual profits to 1300000 excluding license receipts and liquor taxes. Five percent funds the teachers’ retirement, and the board holds 170000 in cash to stock for the Christmas wet goods sales surge.
Two men, Charles Allen and T. M. Birkland of Fort Benton, were arrested by deputy game wardens for possessing 18 quarters of elk meat and two cub bears. They were fined $25 each, and the game and rifles were confiscated by the state game department. Deputy Wardens Carl ...
Fender and Tom Peasley made the arrests. Near the camp of the two, in the higher reaches of the Sun River, deputies found the car cass of another elk which had been abandoned, as it lay in rough country.
Attorney General H J Freebourn issued an opinion at the request of Administrator I M Brandford defining the welfare board s powers. The board may not intervene in county jail administration or supervise sheriffs or other public officials. The board s sole function is to report to the governor to aid legislative recommendations.
The 137th accident victim died as two seriously injured linger in Big Timber hospital. State patrol chief Lou Boedecker blamed excessive speed for most crashes, noting 28 deaths due to speed, six linked to intoxication. He urged drivers to stop saving seconds and losing lives.
Government experts estimate Montana growers produced 230000 bags from 20000 acres this year at an average of 1150 pounds per acre. Last year 14000 acres yielded 1200 pounds per acre. Prices run about 2.65 dollars per bag versus 4.15 dollars in 1936.
State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon received a federal contribution to old age pensions in Montana for the quarter ending December 31 and a check for sanitation. The treasurer also collected $46,853 in federal aid for highways in Mineral, Flathead, Lincoln and Missoula counties.
Three Helena storekeepers Safeway's Union Market and Hennessy's were charged with employing clerks for longer than eight hours in complaints filed by Henry Yaeger the department of labor investigator this week.
Under the Teachers' Retirement Act an administrative board order provides $9000 payments to each retired teacher for September and October. Ray N. Shannon is president with Ruth Reardon, H. J. Freebourn, and Marie Erdahl as members.
Purchasing Agent I. S. Mc Quitty calls for bids on gasoline and tires for state departments to be opened after November 1. The notice lists the competing suppliers and terms anticipated by the procurement office.
Weather expert W. E. Maughan reports September as the warmest in 16 years with rainfall totaling 110 percent of normal and 14 inches above the 43 year average across all U S weather stations in Montana.
Montana births prompt retired residents to request certificates. Lucien Benepe registrar of vital statistics notes most orders come from former residents moving west seeking records and proof of birth.
The report notes students come from Washington and California with Oregon ranking high, but they have been sent to thirty states and about half as many foreign countries.
Cooperating with the Helena Rod and Gun Club the state game and fish department released 27000 native fingerlings into McClellan Creek near Helena this week to bolster local trout stocks.
Four original volumes covering August 1894 to 1899 were presented to the State Historical Library this week by Miss Marguerite Greenfield daughter of the late Charles D. Greenfield publisher. The bound volumes fill a missing period in the library files and are highly prized.
Montana's public welfare board will sell the state owned tanneries at Butte and Miles City without regard to the sale price. Administrator I. M. Brandford said idle properties incur high maintenance and guarding costs. The Butte tannery cost $195,364.76 and the Miles City tannery $60,091.66.
Waterfowl hunters in Plentywood and the northeast face poor luck as Dreuth dries sloughs and ducks dwindle. Hope rests on northern flights, while Medicine Lake Federal Sanctuary draws the remaining birds from the region.
The public welfare department will purchase clothing and materials costing 37 000 for 40 Montana PWA sewing rooms employing 1 400 women. The order includes 17 000 yards of dress goods and 7 000 yards of corduroy for boys trousers. PWA pays the women and the welfare board distributes the garments.
The Flathead lake region areas may now catch and preserve up to 50 pounds of salmon daily for needy families, up from 20 pounds. Salmon are plentiful this season, though Yellow Bay remains restricted as the state collects eggs for hatcheries.
State game warden James A. Weaver reports unusually good luck for elk hunters in the South Fork of the Flathead and Sun River country. By early week nearly 300 elk had been killed, with 125 at Augusta station the largest tally. many hunters remain in the wilds, reducing herds to protect winter browse.
At a special meeting the state board of education awarded contracts totaling 198380.17 for construction of the new women’s residence hall. The building to cost 225000, will house 125 freshmen women and pay for itself through room rentals. General work went to Henry J. Hammill of Bozeman at 159800 after John Sternham of Glendive withdrew his bid of 146331. Plumbing contract went to A. D. Belanger Co. of Seattle for 30600.17 and electrical work to Western Montana Electrical Co. of Missoula for 7980
Mrs Nanita B Sherlock state commissioner of lands and investments bought 60000 dollars worth of Pondera county courthouse construction bonds this week A PWA grant of 49000 dollars plus bond receipts will pay the building cost The state will earn 3 percent interest on its investment over twenty years
Ned Saunders purchases the Jesse Ditty ranch near Dillon and will take possession during the coming week.
The 1937 World Book encyclopedia is endorsed by leading authorities as a premier reference for students and business people. Also continuing Spencer agency. Mrs Mayme Allen, Phone 277-1. 10-11.
The Department of the Interior Division of Grazing announces a general election to elect district advisors for Montana Grazing District No 5. The election takes place in Dillon and Boulder on November 10, 1937, with nominations starting at 1 p.m. and ballots accepted from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
In the Beaverhead District Court the estate of Lewis Clark Ford, deceased, is set for proving the Will Saturday October 30 1937 at 10 o clock a m in the court room. The hearing also covers Lucy M Ford’s application for letters testamentary and invites any interested person to appear and contest. Dated October 7 1937 Norman Giles Clerk.
Beaverhead County Clerk in Dillon Montana invites sealed bids for a 2-ton truck with a 2 yard dump body and a 7 inch hydraulic hoist. Bids due 10:00 a.m. November 2, 1937, with 18 month payment plan. Board may reject all bids.
United States Department of the Interior announces an election in Montana Grazing District No. 5 to fill vacancies on the advisory board. Elections will be held at Dillon and Boulder on Nov 10, 1937 from 2 pm to 5 pm with nominations at 1 pm. Balloting allowed at either location.
In the District Court of Montana the matter of Carl Giudici Debtor is set for a first creditors meeting on November 3 1937 at 2 PM in Dillon Montana. Creditors may attend prove claims examine the debtor and transact business. Conciliation Commissioner W J Cushing dated October 20 1937.
Beaverhead County Montana to sell at public auction on November 17, 1937 at 2:00 p.m. at the county courthouse in Dillon. Properties include multiple sections in Townships 6 and 7 South Range 7-8 West with appraisals at $1.90 per acre. Listings cover Ellice L Clark, Winifred S White McKenzie, Sarkis Ras, August Wermter, Bellecomes, Peter R Martin, Harvey Rood Homestead and other parcels totaling about 1,000 acres. Includes land descriptions and survey references for each parcel.
The Beaverhead County Commissioners announce sale of land tracts in Section 19 and 20 T15 R11W MPM and Willis Bedell and Wisdom town parcels. Terms require 20 percent down, up to five years, 6 percent interest, minimum 90 percent of appraised value, bids as listed.
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