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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1938
Page
2
Lou Boe decker of the state highway patrol argues for a night speed limit to cut Montana's road death toll. He notes most fatal accidents occur at night when drivers speed with fewer cars on the road and cites neighboring states with 45 mph night limits.
Helena schedules a city pageant featuring more than 600 participants as part of its 75th anniversary festivities next year. The event aims to showcase local entrants and community groups during the celebration.
Dr. H R Swain executive secretary of the University of Montana says about 6000 students will attend the six state institutions this year. Enrollment is expected to be nearly the same as last year.
Lou Boedecker of the state highway patrol travels to California for the Eleven Western States Safety conference. Officers will discuss standard traffic rules and policing duties across western states.
The Montana Association of Insurance Agents will hold its annual convention this weekend in Anaconda. State Auditor John J. Holmes and deputy state insurance commissioner Jean D. Kelley have been invited to attend.
Miss Anna H McCarthy supervisor of public health nursing for the state board of health has resigned to take advanced post graduate work in an eastern institution. Her successor has not been named.
State Treasurer Ray N. Shan reports federal checks totaling 17 636 25 as the government share of costs for two highway projects. One payment covers Custer county totaling 7144 and the other Missoula county totaling 10 492 25.
The Northern Pacific railroad wins an injunction blocking the state railroad and public service commission. It allows the railroad to discontinue two trains between Helena and Garrison. The rail board must answer within 20 days, after previously denying permission to remove the trains from service.
Governor Roy E. Ayers issued a proclamation designating September 17 as Constitution day and urging statewide observance. The document invites schools and civic groups to participate in appropriate events.
Dyas Rawlings 24 of Dillon will face a theft charge after a Friday night series of gunfire in Bozeman and Livingston. Rawlings was shot in the legs and admitted holdups at a service station and an attempted rape of a woman, while Deputy Tom Marley was wounded. Medical reports said no bones were broken.
The article notes a push for schools to observe the day through appropriate exercises and activities, urging participation across districts and campuses. It emphasizes unity and educational reflection.
Golden Valley county has sent State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon a check for 191 662 90 to buy a refunding bond. The bond carries 4 percent interest and is payable in 10 years. Principal amounts to 190 288 59 with accrued interest 1 374 31.
State Auditor John J. Holmes issued warrants totaling 30 556 for hail loss claims faced by the state hail board. An additional 1 863 68 was drawn for tax deductions from those claims. Warrants were sent to county treasurers for distribution.
The insurer faces a September 28 hearing over alleged Montana law violations by not paying the full commission to the resident agent who counter signs policies. Holmes notes the firm used an eastern broker demanding half commissions, and the firm contends the law violates the constitution. A federal court ruling could follow as the first test of the new statute.
Billings state game farm increases capacity after installing 16 new pens. State Game Warden James A. Weaver says the operation produced nearly 5000 birds last year and will double annual output of Chinese pheasants and Hungarian and Chukkar partridges.
More than fifty representatives from welfare health educational and civic agencies met in Helena to establish the Montana Conference of Social Work. The new body aims to foster greater understanding of welfare work and related activities.
The first hearing on the bridge insurance suit is set for Friday in Helena before District Judge Albert Besancon. John M. Wheeler obtained an injunction to stop payment of a $120,000 premium on a $12,000,000 policy approved by Secretary of State Sam W. Mitchell and Attorney General Harrison J. Freebourn, with Governor Roy E. Ayers voting no. The item includes detailed land descriptions and water rights in Beaverhead County, Montana, and the sale terms note cash payment.
The Dillon Elks held a regular meeting at I O C F hall. Rev Father F X Lechner, back from Europe tour, gave an interesting talk on his travels. Miss Jean Bishop visited Dillon in Butte Monday.
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana the estate of Joseph W Potts deceased is administered by Ralph S Potts with the will annexed. Creditors and all persons having claims against the estate must present vouchers within ten months of the first publication to the administrator at Wise River Beaverhead County Montana. First published August 24 1938.
Maggie J. Lawrence sues Georgia L. Miller in a 1938 Beaverhead County Montana case. The sheriff sale on October 1 at 2 pm will auction the defendants right title and interest in property described by a long metes and bounds survey beginning at the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter section 34 township 1 north range 11 west Montana meridian.
The act submits to Montana voters a proposed constitutional amendment to Sections 6 through 11 of Article XXI governing the Montana Trust and Legacy Fund and related permanent funds. It details investment, administration, apportionment, and separation of funds with ballots to show For and Against, effective upon governor's approval.
The act proposes submitting to Montana electors at the general election the amendment to Section 5 of Article XVI altering county officer qualifications and four year terms. It details offices, consolidation rules, ballot wording, and implementation on proclamation. Official certification dated July 25 1938 in Helena.
West Fork Ditch Company in Dillon Montana seeks sealed bids by 1:30 PM September 15 1938 for the construction and enlargement of the ditch from the Madison River in Beaverhead County Plans and specs available from the secretary A 75 percent bond is required plus a $500 certified check as bid security Work to start after award and finish within 90 days Bidder must inspect the site and bids may be rejected in whole or part by the company.
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