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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1929
Page
1
MOs T. Peterson, longtime principal of Beaverhead County High School, resigns to become superintendent of Billings city schools. He will oversee 11 schools and 118 teachers, succeeding C. Dietrich as head of the Dillon district notes.
W. H. Wahl, longtime Boulder high school principal, was appointed to lead Beaverhead county high school succeeding A. T. Peterson. The board announced the decision after today’s trustees meeting and Wahl will assume duties immediately.
The Hmary Keller ranch at Lima comprising about 3009 acres was sold to Cantrell and Henderson of Dell. The water rights, fences, buildings, and top ranch equipment were included along with a premier sheep shearing and lambing camp. Keller, a leading local sheepman for over 40 years, will see the property run as a sheep ranch by the new owners.
Beaverhead County fair officials finalize plans for September 18 to 20 events. William Scott, arrested in Armstead, sentenced to seven months jail and a $259 fine for selling liquor to a minor. Judge Henry G Rodgers warns of strict penalties for future offenses. Racing program features daily events and Beaverhead derby with a $250 purse. A nursery staffed by Mrs. Bertha K Lambert will assist mothers at the fairgrounds.
Rev. Howard B. Ricketts, Grace Methodist Episcopal pastor for two years, is appointed to pastor the reorganized Stevensville church. Rev. J. D. Smith of Anaconda will replace him here and oversee Lima and Armstead churches. The Ricketts family plans to depart for Stevensville next week, leaving many friends in the county regretful.
Rita Underwood a high school student sustained two sprained ankles and bruises when three cars collided on Morrow hill west of Dillon Sunday afternoon Eugene Wilding rode with Miss Underwood on the Cowan car front fenders and was hurled when the cars side swiped The Contway car ran over her legs while the Cowan car lost a front wheel and the Contway fender and running board were damaged. Frank Pendleton visited Ditton from Wisdom ranch last Saturday.
Beaverhead county and Dillon schools prepare to open for the 1929 1930 term Monday September 9. Rural schools already in session this fall with new instructors joining city and county programs. Principal Peterson resigns from the high school to take a city post.
William B Orem a prominent Butte man died at St James hospital Butte from injuries suffered a week earlier while helping lift a wagon He served as state mining inspector for 16 years and was well known in Dillon Born in Corrinne Utah in 1871 he moved to Butte as a young man and rose to mining prominence in the early 1900s He was appointed state mining inspector in 1903 by Governor Toole and continued in that role for many years
Dillon people traveled to Jackson last weekend for a harvest festival with an overflow crowd. The event overwhelmed organizers causing a Sunday food shortage, later resolved to feed hundreds of visitors. A rodeo featured as a festival highlight drawing large spectator turnout.
Montana plans its first merchants institute September 9-13 and 16-20 in ten towns, with Dillon hosting the opening session September 9. Robert Line of the state university will lead the program, joining a panel of field experts. The event follows widespread use in other states and provinces as a permanent business education activity.
Sheldon E. Davis, president of Montana State Normal College for ten years, departs with his family for a sabbatical 1929 1930 period to study at universities and normal schools in New England the South and California. Professor Lee R. Light will act as president during his absence. Davis plans to return to Dillon in fall 1930.
Dr. W. H. Stephan defeated W. B. Hartwig in a 38 hole finale to capture the Dillon Country Club championship. Finalists include Warren Stone who beat Dale Tash for first flight, Charles Woodburn over C. P. Thomas for second flight, and J. Anson Baxter over F. C. Willis for the third flight. Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Murphy enjoyed a camping trip to Cliff and Hidden lake last week.
Carl Anderson and Ed True were arrested late last night by Night Officer Bourquin for robbing a man on a freight train between Lima and Armstead. The victims watch and money were taken. Police found the stolen property on the suspects and their six guns when they were seized at a Dillon restaurant.
Firemen plan a three night Vigilante Days carnival at the Dillon city hall auditorium during the county fair on Sept 18 19 and 20. The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department chairs the event offering dozens of booths and top prizes with dancing each night.
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