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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1927

Page

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State road board invites bids on fencing

The State Road Board calls for bids on fencing and will hold a special session next Saturday to consider proposals.

Beaverhead County Regular Meeting Minutes 1927

Beaverhead County Montana Board of Commissioners held a regular session September 5 1927 approving August minutes and authorizing each commissioner to inspect roads bridges and county property for the month ahead including the courthouse county poor farm and machine sheds. On September 6 1927 the board discussed vandalism complaints in Centennial Valley and instructed the Clerk to file a $300 claim against Water DNGih Reservoir Co for joint work.

Board of County Commissioners Beaverhead Montana A.L. Anderson O. C. Gosman J. B. Shaw Albert Gosman Red Rock Shaw—Big Hole Anderson Ritchie Centennial Valley Dngih’ Reservoir Co

Fox Farm Exhibit Highlights Quality Black Foxes at State Fair

H. Craig and 8. MacCany of Choteau exhibited three pairs of high quality black foxes at the State fair. After four years of experience they show that fox farms and ranches with such stock perform well.

H. Craig MacCany Choteau Siits

Dillon Guns Are Ready for Opening Day

Beaverhead county sportsmen prepare for the opening of the hunting season next Friday morning. Ducks and geese will encounter a rude awakening as local hunters, including men from Butte and Anaconda, head to Red Rock lakes and nearby lodges in anticipation of a busy weekend.

Beaverhead County Anaconda Red Rock Lakes Dillon Butts

City Board Routine Meeting Clears General Fund Claims

Regular council session last Wednesday evening at city hall transacted only routine business. Claims approved include Dillon V. F. D. per capita, labor, assign labor, supplies from Red Star Garage and Standard Lumber Co, electric shop, clerical work, and other small expenses totaling a broad list of local services and utilities.

Council City Hall General Fund Dillon V. F. D Richard J. Nelson R. J. Stanfield J. B. Holtz W. E. Gray J. B., Holtz

Beaverhead Women Converge for Jackson Federation Meet

The Beaverhead Federation of Women’s Clubs will hold its semi annual convention in Jackson on Saturday in October under the Jackson Women’s Club. Delegates from all federation clubs will attend along with other club members. Dillon clubs are represented. Morning business, luncheon, and an afternoon program with talks on women’s club interests are planned.

Beaverhead Federation of Women’ Clubs Jackson Jackson Women's Club Dillon

Mixed foursome golf event draws Dillon club interest

The Dillon Country Club schedules a nine hole two ball mixed foursome on Sunday afternoon September 25 with nearly all members expected to enter. Prizes for best net scores. Entries open via Bruce Risley or Tide McCracken on the sports committee.

Dillon Country Club Bruce ‘Risley Tide McCracken Stephan ‘T. Lee McCreken Emery Smith Walter “Stanath Frank Bulger Justin Brundage J. B. Cluley Bruce Risley Walter Grimes Tom Gilbert W. G. Gilbert George Melton H. F. Best George R. Baker Fred Chapman B. Ji. Gunderson W. J. Romersa Anson Baxter W. B. Hartwig C. P. Thomas G. E. Whitworth G. M. Sullivan Ralph Tattersall J.hovren W. D. Tovey A. T. Peterson Paul Bransy

Opening Early Date Sets Record for Montane State Normal College

The Montane State Normal College reports 435 students enrolled after the first day of registration for the autumn quarter with President Kent Sheldon E Davis predicting final enrollment near 460. A new feature, an entry examination for first time students, aims to identify potential difficulties and guide advising as classes begin. Continued on Page 8.

State Normal College Kent Sheldon E. Davis Corciala New Hastern Montana Normal School

College Students Depart for Other Cities and States

Dozens of Dillon students plan to leave for colleges nationwide. Montana State College expects a large Dillon contingent with Frank Hunsaker Francis Cashmore Clarence Decker and Spencer Patterson continuing studies at Bozeman. Others enroll at the University of Utah Sheridan’s orchestra member Paul Judge resumes work at the state university. Jay Cosgrove and Jack Yale win scholarships or enroll at Northwestern and Utah later. Baby Lou the racing mare of Harry Andrus won two seconds and a first at the Fifer Idaho meet. Andrus left for Blackfoot to watch.

Baby Lou Harry Andrus Fifer Idaho Clyde Allen Idaho Falls Blackfoot Montana State College Judge Sheridan Montana Francis Gelhaus James Guidich Dave Williams The State University Jack Yale Clair Richard Cosgrove Noel Jackson Obed Shaw University of Utah Salt Lake City Jack Neidt Salt Lake Jay ‘Cosgrove Medical Northwestern University Dorothy Hirschman Will Orcow

Beaverhead High Eleven Starts Season With Veterans

Beaverhead high eleven begins practice with six veterans from last year's winning squad. The squad's prospects look strong as training starts and many returning players report for drills.

Beaverhead High Eleven Bagk Beaverhead Gudiron

Visits by J B O Dell and wife to Dillon friends

Mr and Mrs J B O Dell formerly of Dillon and now of Odessa Washington arrived last Thursday from Odessa and spent two days with pioneer friends in Dillon. Doc O Dell known locally rode the range in early days and his eldest son was born in Dillon. After visiting Billings they will return to Odessa where he conducts business.

J. B. O'Dell Odessa Wash Mr. O'Dell Thllon Billings

Butte Pilot Sets Quick Hop Record to Woodside Field

Butte aviator Jack Lynch flew from Butte to Woodside field in under an hour, carrying three passengers. He faced a head wind but still achieved a rapid 60 mile route across the continental divide, with Dillon only 39 minutes away by air.

Jack Lynch Butte Dillon Woodside Field Dijon

Don E Fish Dies While Saving Daughter at Lake Superior

Dillon friends mourn the death of Don E Fish a Beaverhead county high school instructor drowned August 28 at Lake Superior near Aul Train Michigan while saving his 10 year old daughter Harriet also lost her life. His son Charles nearly drowned but survived. The tragedy occurred as the Fish children swam the father attempted to reach Harriet and both were overcome by cold water. Charles reached shore while Don E Fish sank and was recovered later. Harriet's body remained missing for two days. Funeral services were held August 27 at Ames Town from the family.

Dillon Don E. Fish Beaverhead County Lake Superior Harriet Charles Aul Train Mich Fish Mr. Fish Ames

Beaverhead Legion Post Plans District Convention This Month

Beaverhead Post of the American Legion will host district legionnaires this month and discuss convention plans at the first regular meeting after summer recess. Dillon vets will arrange extensive plans drawing delegates from every post in the district and hope for attendance by drum and bugle corps from Butte and Anaconda. They will also plan an Armistice day celebration with a parade football game fireworks and other features. Alvin Jones named adjutant replacing Henry C Wyatt who moved to Seattle per Commander George Baker.

Cal Dillion Vets Ery Drum and Bugle Corps Butte Anaconda Dillon Alvin Jones Beaverhead Henry C. Wyatt Seattle George Baker

Emerson Hughes Introduces New Waco No 10 in Air Derby Entry

Emerson Hughes in Dillon unveils a new Waco No 10 named Miss Dillon with its motor installed to power the Class B entry in the New York to Spokane national air derby. Miss Dillon, piloted by Dillon airman Dillon, will depart New York Monday, with stops in Chicago and Glendive before reaching Spokane.

Emerson Hughes Miss Dillon A. W. Stephenson Dillon Air New York Spokane Washington City Moran Emerson ‘Hughes Fred Woodside Montana Air Service Company Hughes Dillon Waco Steve J West Chicago Glendive Montana

Federal Aid Sought to Curb Waterfowl Ills

In Seattle on September RA a plea for federal aid to curb diseases among waterfowl was voiced by Dr D H Madden state game and fish commissioner of Utah in an address before the Western Ai group.

Seattld D. H. Madden

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