Rural teachers meet with superintendent in Beaverhead County
Two dozen Beaverhead rural teachers met with the county superintendent to plan for the coming school year and register new students. The meeting listed hired teachers by district and noted West Fox School will not operate while Quartz Hill Bon Accord Gosman and other schools continue.
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Beaverhead County
County Superintendent of Schools
West Fox
Quartz Hill
Bon Accord
Gosman
Bannack
Agnes Roberts
Alma Orman
Nelson
Stella Lee
Riverside
Elizabeth Cummings
Elizabeth Cummings. District 4—Argenta
Elizabeth Craver
Dewey
Julia Kannegaard
Leonard Baird
Grant
Eva Stocker
Apex
Margaret Fer
Beaverdhead rancher Anton Boka found dead at Dillon home
Anton Boka prominent Beaverdhead rancher was found dead in his bed at his ranch east of Dillon. He had been ill for some time. An autopsy will determine the cause. Boka moved to Dillon in 1917 and ranched since. Survived by wife Mary two daughters Florence Casey of Butte and Helen of Dillon and four sons Robert William Elmer Walter, all of Dillon. Body at Brundage funeral home awaiting arrangements.
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Anton Boka
Beaverhead
Dillon
Boka
Mary
Florence Casey
Butte
Helen
Robert
William
Elmer
Walter
Brundage Funeral Home
Upland Game Bird Season Now Set for September 22
The upland game bird season was moved to September 22 after fire danger concerns prompted postponements from September 1 and September 15. Officials say the later opening reduces fire risk and may limit man made fires during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finnegan
Forest Rangers
Registration of Aliens Proceeds at Dillon Post Office
Eight aliens have registered at the Dillon post office since August 26 when the recent congressional legislation took effect nationwide. The closing date is December 26, 1940, but Postmaster Harry Andrus urges prompt filings. Andrus is assisted by Ernest Nelson and Bill Lloyd. A specimen form lists required personal data including names, addresses, birth details, citizenship, marital status, race, physical description, arrival information, and travel method. Continued on page 43.
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Dillon Post Office
Harry Andrus
Andrus
Ernest Nelson
Civil Service
Bill Lloyd
Post Office
United States
Protect Our Children School Bus Rules Emphasized
The Montana Highway Patrol reiterates strict school bus and school zone regulations and will vigorously prosecute violators to reduce student fatalities. When a bus stops, traffic from both directions must stop until children are safe, and in school zones the 25 mph limit applies with heavy fines for violations.
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Montana Highway Patrol
Red Stripes Mark Freshmen in Dillon Streets
Striped ink on youths in Dillon prompted discreet inquiries after a rumor of a possible clash or threat. The scene involved freshmen and color imagery tied to a report about danger and school hallways in recent days.
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Dillon
Hereford Show and Bull Sale Details Announced
Twenty six consignors list Herefords for the exhibit and sale at the county fairgrounds with 75 top sires expected. Prizes include a $100 cash award, show halters from Franklin Serum and Beaverhead Saddlery, a silver plaque from the Chamber of Commerce for best pair of bulls, and a silver cup from Montana Mercantile Sales for best general exhibit. A smoker event is planned Sunday evening at the Elk’s home as part of the two day program.
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Franklin Serum Company
Beaverhead Saddlery
Chamber of Commerce
Montana Mercantile Sales Company
County Fairgrounds
A. C. Bayers
Twin Bridges
Myron Beatty
Bozeman
Becher Hereford Ranch
Wilsall
Bodine Herefords
Clyde Park
E. H. Bodley
Hobson
Jesse Bradley
Chatterton Hereford Cattle Co
G. M. Clemon
Estate
Jackson
Cline Brothers
Manhattan
Streamlined Ballot Inaugurated for November Vote
G M Gosman addresses Rotary on financing of Montana higher education and the new streamlined ballot set for November. The three column ballot lists national and state offices, county and township offices, plus two referendum and one initiative measure. Deadline to register is Friday Sept 20.
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Montana
Montana rancher defends image on We the People broadcast
J. A. Henninger of Roundup Montana appeared on the CBS We the People program August 17. He objects to being called a native of the Montana Dust Bowl and notes his dryland farming and debt repayment through prudent range management. His coast to coast appearance came after a Land Policy Review article by C. J. Spalding and included viewing the World’s Fair with sponsor support.
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J. A. Henninger
Columbia
Mr. Henninger
Montana
Henninger
C. J. Spalding
Soil Conservation Service
Land Policy Review
educators from 49 counties attend Dillon adults conference
Two hundred fifty six adult educators from 49 Montana counties gathered in Dillon for a three week conference at State Normal College. Directed by C. L. van der Bie and Roy Wood the program emphasizes flexible instruction, leadership training, and Red Cross first aid certification for all attendees.
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George M. Gosman
Montana
Gosman
State Board of Education
W. R.allen
C. L. van derBie
Los Angeles
Arnold Olsen
Butte
van der Bie
Olsen
The
Normal College
J. W. Walters
Joe Wedum
Rotary
Dillon Kiwanis Club
Dillon
State Normal College
C. L. van der Bie
Roy Wood
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Rain Douses Parched Ground After August Dry Spell
Rainfall of .54 inches soaked the ground yesterday, more than double August’s total of 0.25 inches. August 12 reached 100 degrees, followed by a 37 degree autumn dip four days later, as Poplar leaves show early color and locals expect frost after September 10, with gardens lingering into mid October.
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Old Sol
Normal College
U.S. Weather Bureau
Dillon
Beaverhead High Records First Week Enrollment and Faculty Change
Beaverhead county high school reports 270 students registered since Tuesday morning. A faculty change replaces Elizabeth Craver with Claudia Faust, who will teach at Argenta. The Beaver campus weekly will resume soon with Fay Kirkpatrick as faculty advisor, Stanley Bradley editor, and Fred Chapman business manager. The paper has a history of top state division finishes and national recognition.
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Beaverhead County High School
Claudia Faust
Elizabeth Craver
Argenta
Beaver
Fay Kirkpatrick
Stanley Bradley
Fred Chapman
No Holds Barred Theme at Broadus Rodeo
Broadus Powder River country hosts a two day rodeo September 14 and 15 with the slogan No Holds Barred. Promoter Tom Gilmore says no Turtle or AAU rules will apply and professionals may challenge Powder River cowboys riding any saddle without flank straps. An eight year minimum age for bucking horses is set.
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Broadus
Powder River
Tom Gilmore
Gilmore
Wheat Production Data to Be Filed After Harvesting
Beaverhead county farmers must submit Farm Wheat Production and Farm Practice Data Sheet WD 16 after harvest. J C Ferguson, county committee chairman, stresses actual yields per seeded acre are needed to set yields and premium rates for Agricultural Conservation and Crop Insurance programs. Farmers have received mimeographed copies at the county office.
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J. C. Ferguson
Beaverhead
Agricultural Conservation Committee
Beaverhead County
Agricultural Conservation
Ferguson
Erguson
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Solo Forest
Evan W. Kelley
Colgate
Powell
Lolo National Forest
Rocky Mountain
Forest Service
Kelley
Mary L. Purdy
Polaris
Agnes Cassidy
Dell
Gertrude Price
Gladys Garr
Bud Lapham
Loretta Grills
Reichle
Doris Kitte
Helen Randolph
Cardwell
HS Frosh
G. M. Gosman
C.B.S. Network
State Normal
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