Enrollment Surges as Beaverhead High Opens in Dillon
Beaverhead county high school and Dillon public schools opened after summer vacation with a record enrollment. On opening day 263 students registered at the high school, up from 202 last year, with Principal A. T. Peterson predicting 300 before term end. Training school enrollment stood at 461 at week’s end, up from 452 last year, as Superintendent Charles Henry expects more pupils this week.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon Public
A. T. Peteron
Charles Henry
Peterson
Dilign
Olive Scholz
Beloit
Wis
Faye Kirkpatrick
Lexington
Neb
Funeral held for Dillon druggist Henry C. Burfiend
Native of Dillon Henry C. Burfiend longtime local druggist and Beav erhead county prominent member died at Barrett hospital after sudden illness. He was born September 12 1881 in Dilton and attended local schools graduating from Beaverhead County High School. Funeral Sunday at Grace Methodist Church with Mason Lodges at the grave. interment in Mountain View cemetery.
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Henry C. Burfiend
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Barrett Hospital
Mr. Burfiend
Howver
Bright
Grace Methodist Church
Howard B. ‘Ricketts
Dillon ‘Masonite ‘ Fraternity
Mountain View Cemetery
Henry C. Burfield
Dilton
New Buick Funeral Coach Bought by H M Brundage
The Brundages brought home a new Buick funeral coach praised as one of the best in the state. It is an exclusive 48 body ambulance and coach built on a Buick chassis with an extended wheelbase and a side loading design. The car features a turntable system to move caskets into place and resembles a well appointed sedan apart from its longer body.
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BUICK
H. M. Brundage
Rock
Wisconsin
Dillon Fox Farm Reaches 143 Foxes In First Year
The Dillon fox farm announces 143 silver or black foxes after its first year from an initial stock of 30 pairs. Local businessmen celebrate the venture with expected profits, and Frank L. Mooney of Idaho Falls begins as the new caretaker.
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Dillon Fox Farm
Dillon
Frank L. Mooney
Idaho Falls
Race Program First Day Features Pace and Races
The program lists events including a 2:20 Pace with times around 0:55 and 2:25 trot, 1 mile runs, 4 mile run, a 5,000 automobile parade, relay and wagon races, stock parade, and daily additions. Prize figures show various small sums and entries for free-for-all trots, pacing, and other demonstrations.
Resident of City for 37 Years Passes Away
Mrs. Ezra Thompson a Dillon resident for 37 years died at her home after a lingering illness She was 67 born in New York City moved to the area as a young woman Surviving her husband and other relatives
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Ezra Thompson
Dillon
New York City
Labor Day Golf Tournament Winners and Season Opener Notes
Dr. W. H. Stephan won the Dillon Country Club championship flight defeating W. B. Hartwig. The event also featured finals in four other flights with J. B. Cluley Roy Forrester Alvin Jones and Tom E. Gilbert earning titles. Season opening hunting reports indicate good prospects for ducks geese and game in Beaverhead county with the season starting September 16 and grouse prairie chicken sage hens opening the same day.
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Beaverhead
W. H. Stephan
Dillon’ Country Club
W. B. Hartwig
H. M. Brundage
J. B. Cluley
Dale Tash
Roy Forrester
C. J. Horren
Alvin Jones
Jay McCarthy
Tom E. Gilbert
B. J. Gunderson
Dr. W. H. Stephan
C. E. Bechler
W. G. Gilbert
H. F. Best
W. M. Stone
A. T. Peterson
Theo. F. McFadden
W. A. Graeter
Jay
Blind Bogey Tournament Scheduled at Dillon Country Club
A blind bogey event for women at Dillon Country Club is set for Sunday September 16 the first of its kind here. All women members may enter by filing a score with the sports committee. Scores go into a hat and one drawn and sealed. The secret number will be posted on the first tee and opened only after all matches finish.
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Country Club
Dillon Country Club
Normal College Registration Opens September 10
The autumn quarter at Normal College begins with registration on Monday September 10. Textbook issues are integrated into registration with a library of about 11 000 volumes and no delay for book arrivals. Total textbooks cost limited to two dollars per student per quarter, though new issues vary from two to fifty dollars per student. Incoming students will receive free transport from the depot via YWCA volunteers and local automobiles. Classes start Tuesday at 8 00 a.m. with a 10 00 a.m. student assembly and placing tests to tailor course selection. Major painting and repairs have refreshed residence halls including interiors and a new fireplace.
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Normal College
Stu Dents
Dillon
Seven Die in Mail Plane Crash on Great Falls Route
A southbound mail plane on the Great Falls to Salt Lake route crashed while attempting to land, killing seven people including six passengers and the pilot. Authorities investigated the accident and described the incident as a fatal air crash.
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Fokker
Dillon
Pocatello
Great Falls
Salt Lake
Beaverhead County Fair Livestock Sale Rules Announced
Beaverhead County Fair sets sale rules for October 3 to 5 with 4 percent commission minimums. Cattle go October 3, sheep October 4, swine October 5. Entry details available from auctioneer Luther S. Smith general superintendent D. P. Thurber or George Lovell. The new livestock pavilion was officially accepted by the county board and readied for use, along with poultry and swine buildings. The premium list and entries are shaping up as the largest in county history with harness and running races and Scott carnival planned for the week.
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Beaverhead
Fair Commission
Luther S. Smith
D. P. Thurber
George Lovell
Fair Grounds
board’ of’ _ Commissioners
R. T. Wemple
Dillon
Jules Wenger
Big Hole
Swains Visit Dillon. Helena Couple Noted Educators
Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Swain of Helena were guests of friends in Dillon the past week. Dr. Swain long served as president of the Normal college there and more recently has worked with Montana’s department of public instruction.
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H. H. Swain
Helena
Dillon
Driver Held After Night Crash Burns Car in Montana Street
George Mihelich Jr. was injured when a Dillmont park run ended with a collision on North Montana street. Frank Stefoni c faced a reckless driving charge after his machine rear ended Lige Young’s Dodger touring car, igniting gas and sending the vehicle ablaze. Mihelich, a passenger, was thrown forward in the crash and suffered injuries.
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George Mihelich, Jr
Lige Young
Frank Stefonic
Young
Montana
Dillmont Park
Stefanic
W.C. Orr
Justice Court
George Opp
Beaverhead High grid prospects bright as vets report
Beaverhead High football plans look solid as Coach B J Gunderson reports multiple veterans back for the fall season. Captain Frank Little and Harold Price headline the returnees along with Major Dansie Everett Holden Buster Stultz Tim Blair Jim Stevens and Kenneth Kennison. Scheduled games include Butter High at Dillon October 6 Anaconda September 29 Powell County High Deer Lodge October 7 and possible rematch with Helena Armistice day opponent and Idaho Falls or Pocatell?
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Frank Little
Beaver
Harold Price
Dansie
Everett Holden
Buster Stultz
Tim Blair
Jim Stevens
Kenneth Kennison
Butter High-And
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Ardis Wynne
Esther York
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Mary Egan
Anne Feley
Bert Shortt
Ada Gregory
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Ralph Rowlands
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