Democratic Convention Adopts Platform and Speaks for Roosevelts
Governor Ayers outlines Montana's progress under his administration while warning the party to rally behind Roosevelt. Delegates praise clean government as 500 members attend, with emphasis on veterans care, workmen compensation expansion, silicosis coverage, and water and irrigation projects.
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Veterans’ Hospital
O. S. Warden
Illinois
New York
Lamey
Treasure State
Young Democratic Club
Young Democrats
Ayers
W. W. Hamilton
Dodson
Mont
Roosevelt
Montana
Coach Straugh Optimistic About Upcoming Season
Coach Straugh expresses optimism as the schedule lists games at Rexburg Idaho against Ricks College on October 26 Carroll College on November 2 and Montana Mines on November 16 all slated for Saturday night under floodlights Additional games with the University Cubs or the State College Bobkittens may follow as arrangements develop.
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Ricks College
Rexburg
Idaho
Carroll College
Montana Mines
University Cubs
State College
Bobkittens
Willkie Will Tour Montana In Western Campaign Swing
The Republican nominee will visit Dillon Missoula Butte and Miles City during a 15 day 7200 mile trip through 18 states ending in Freeport Illinois. He travels by special train with Mrs Willkie and son Philip plus Ed Willkie in the last car. About 40 riders from Missoula to Butte chosen by A H Brown accompany him.
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Butte
Willkie
Montana
Miles City
San Diego
Seattle
Freeport
Albuquerque
N. M
Riverside
Calif
Missoula
A. H. Brown
Billings
BrundageTeam Triumphs In Club Match Play
The Brundage team defeated the Hartwig crew in match play at the club. Mrs. B. W. Emerick won the club tournament with a 47. Agnes Roberts earned the average score award and Elsie Cornell recorded the most strokes in the event.
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Brundage
Hartwig Crew
B. W. Emerick
Agnes Roberts
Elsie Cornell
BCHS Frosh Parade Winners Named With Costumes
The BCHS frosh event announced winners for best costume categories including vest er Meade best man's, George Clark best girl's, Jean Renz best comic, Esther Pahnish best, Elaine Roberts and Robert Curry best couple, and Hawaiian Islanders best group. Parade was led by an enthusiastic band under L. A. Gregory with judges Charles Henry William Hillstead and Erwin Christensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vester Meade
George Clark
Jean Renz
Esther Pahnish
Elaine Roberts
Robert Curry
L. A. Gregory
Charles Henry
William Hillstead
Erwin Christensen
Local draft board named by governor
Governor names A. I. Cashmore George Gosman and George Melton to a local draft board to aid registration set for Oct 16. Officials announce a open publicity policy so names and numbers will be published locally and nationally as the lottery draws near with deferment decisions fully public for challenge by any interested party.
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A. I. Cashmore
George Gosman
George Melton
Washington, D. C
Washington
Plans Under Way to Add Aeronautics
Citizens aged 19 to 25 on October 1 1940 may enroll with US citizenship required Freshmen excluded but former students with two years college may join Physical fitness and parental consent needed for under 21 Normal College qualifies as a four year teachers college and could host a Civil Pilot Training program Ten percent of enrollees may be women Additional charges include 6 for physical exam 9 for insurance 10 for course registration and travel costs if applicable
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United States
The
Normal College
Citizenship Is Primary Rotary Aim Meeting Summary
The meeting was led by Chairman Tom Gilbert. Jane Waldorf performed piano pieces Barcarole by Griffis and a Brahms encore. E. E. Hazel distributed cigars and candy for his birthday. Committee chairmen session closed the meeting led by Dr. Garberson and President Joe Wedum.
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Tom Gilbert
Jane Waldorf
Barcarole
Griffis
Brahms
E. E. Hazel
Garberson
Joe Wedum
Butte Elks Set Belt Clash With Great Falls Boxers
The Butte Elks boxing team travels to Great Falls on September 28 for the season opener with local boxers. Featured is Montana Featherweight Champion Harry Hunter of Great Falls facing Jay Evans in a top bout.
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Great Falls
Butte Elks’ Club
Montana
Harry Hunter
Jay Evans
Butte
Hunter
Model playground exhibit travels to towns for civic parks
A detailed model playground and park design showcases jungle gyms, swings, pools, and sports fields aimed at efficient, supervised play across two city blocks. Exhibits drawn interest from Idaho and North Dakota fairs and several Montana towns, with fundraising needed to secure a fifteen acre site and complete equipment. C. E. Bechler chairs the Dillon committee seeking $100 more.
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Great Falls
Billings
Missoula
Havre
Big Sandy
Shelby
Cut Bank
Browning
Idaho
North Dakota
Fair Commission of North Dakota
Dillon Childrens
C. E. Bechler
Pop Warner's San Jose Team Meets Cats At Butte
The 1940 season opens with Pop Warner's San Jose squad meeting the Cats in Bozeman in a conference clash. Afterward the Cats head to Butte then travel to Iowa for a Drake game Friday night. National Guard duties have thinned the Bobcats yet their line and backfield remain swift and clever.
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POP” Warner
San Jose
CATS
Butte
Gunnison
Colo
Bozeman
Iowa
Pop
Passamaquoddy
Puget Sound
National Guard
Shube” Dyche
Bobcats
Reds Down BCHS 13 7 in Opener
Butte Central defeats BCHS 13 7 in a tight opener as red scores come on a Kamps return and a Bradley rush. The Beavers answer with Ed Dawson crossing, while miscues persist for both squads including multiple interceptions and fumbles. Next, Butte Central faces St Peters Cathedral of Anaconda in home play.
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REDS
BCHS
Beavers
Kamps
Conger
Bradley
Ed Dawson
Butte
Blue and Gold
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Anaconda
Butte Central
Farmers Union Convention Set for Bozeman Dates
Montana state convention of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union is tentatively planned for October 16 to 19 in Bozeman with possible date shift to October 21 to 26. E A Stiefel chamber of commerce secretary notes the high school auditorium will host the event.
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Bozemans
Montana
Farmers’ Educational and Coperative Union
E. A. Stiefel
Chamber of Commerce
Former Dillon Resident Goldie Mast Crossley Dies in Boise
Goldie Mast Crossley, who formerly lived in Dillon and was sister to Mrs. T. S. Sapp and Carl Mast, died Sunday in Boise Idaho. She moved to Idaho about 20 years ago and is survived by husband a daughter Mrs. Alice Kissell and son Ralph Crossley along with four sisters and three brothers. Interment will be in Mountain Home Idaho.
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Joe Earl
Dillon
T. S. Sapp
Ed Connelley
Carl Mast
Boise
Idaho
Goldie Mast
Alice Kissell
Ralph Crossley
Sapp
Connelley
James E. Phillips Celebrates Ninety Today
James E. Phillips marks his ninety birthday with a gathering at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Roy Webster, on Rattlesnake Creek. Additional guests include E. E. Phillips of Los Angeles, J. A. Phillips and son of Anaconda, and Verne Stanfield of Missoula. The Examiner offers congratulations.
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Roy Webster
Rattlesnake Creek
E. E. Phillips
Los Angeles
J. A. Phillips
Anaconda
Verne Stanfield
Missoula
Examiner
Jim
Hartwig Returns From Studies for Medical Degree
Tom Hartwig son of Mr and Mrs W J Hartwig returned to Dillon Monday He graduated from Montana University two years ago and has been at St Louis University pursuing a medical degree since then
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Tom Hartwig
W. J. Hartwig
Dillon
Tom
Montana University
St. Louis University
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Spencer Tracy
Claudette Colbert
Hedy LaMarr
Cyclops
Techolor
Montana Auto Supply Company
James E. Phillips
First National Bank
AGP Sted
Northwest Bancorporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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