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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1928
Page
1
Century old datum notes the Teton Valley Beaverhead Woolgrowers districts shipping over two and a half million pounds to eastern markets since 1919. The record highlights robust production figures and sustained trade activity in wool.
Republican vice presidential candidate Senator Charles Curtis will pass through Dillon on a southbound Oregon Short Line train Sunday morning. Locals hope he can speak briefly during the ten minute stop, with plans coordinated through state and national Republican officers. Curtis is due in Butte early Sunday and in Dillon at 11:88, facing potential last minute itinerary changes and a crowded schedule.
Beaverhead County woolgrowers report a 2,634,618 pound record clip this year valued at about 1,004,677.89, with an average price near 40 cents. The 7,740 bags were shipped in 71 cars to eastern markets, and virtually the entire clip was sold outright.
Citizens of voting age must register to vote in the general election on November 6. Registration books close Friday at 5 PM. It urges every citizen to fulfill the duty to vote this year and notes those who did not vote two years ago must register now.
A self driving vehicle owned by Martin Sorenson struck and demolished a street light pillar in front of the Examiner office on Mon tana street. Police arrested Sorenson after the accident as the car started while he jacked a rear wheel and unintentionally rolled forward.
Mrs Louise Teers arrived this morning from Rawlins Wyoming after being summoned by the serious illness of her mother Mrs Luppins.
The Montana Congress of Parents and Teachers resumes publication of its monthly Bulletin at state headquarters. Hazelbaker of Dillon returns as editor and Mrs. Hartwig handles circulation. The October issue includes the president's message and reports from the Dillon Rotary Club on its flower show with notes on improved quality and wider varieties, encouraging the formation of garden clubs.
Migratory birds and prairie ducks fill Beaverhead County lakes and ponds as season opens. Hundreds of hunters from Butte and Anaconda join locals in the opening day barrage. Many bags claim limits while others report the native duck supply nearly exhausted. flight southward expected to boost hunting later. Fred Woodside headed to Grasshopper grounds before daylight.
Jasper Nelson a longtime Dillon merchant and familiar Beaverhead County resident since 1894 died after a lengthy illness. Born in Odder Denmark July 15 1865 he came to America at 20 and after stints in the midwest settled in Dillon where he ran ranching then a grocery business on Montana Street. The community mourns his loss.
Beaverhead county chapter of the American Red Cross wired 50 to national headquarters for relief of hurricane sufferers in the West Indies and Florida. B N Stevenson, chairman, says funds came from on hand resources and further contributions are welcomed by the local chapter. Send offerings to Miss Georgia Mathews, treasurer.
A Dillon parade committee plans the Beaverhead County Fair opening feature with floats from Dillon businesses schools and many organizations. The 1 pm Wednesday October 3 procession through the business district to the fair grounds will include a juvenile division livestock entries and a high school band leading the way.
Beaverhead post of the American Legion held its first meeting of the year at city hall last Thursday night. George R. Baker was appointed adjutant, succeeding Bruce A. Risley who resigned to join Governor J. E. Erickson as assistant state examiner. Baker is a past commander and led plans for year activities, parade participation at the county fair opening October 3, and a community Armistice Day celebration under the post auspices.
The Beaverhead Board of County Commissioners met in special session with the Beaverhead County Fair Association in Dillon Montana September 15 1928 to finalize plans for the October 3 4 and 5 fair. Officials discussed expanding stable space and banners on county bridges while urging a school holiday October 5 to allow children to attend.
Dillon students depart for colleges and universities to resume studies or begin new ones. At Montana State College Bozeman many local youths join the large group, with names including Edwin Pegram Frank Hungsaker Kenneth Wheat Jesse Miller Spencer Patterson Edward Boger and Edgar Williams. Others head to the University of Montana Missoula and to Harvard University University of Wisconsin University of Kansas Purdue University and more. Meanwhile W Gorman of the Cash market suffers a badly cut hand from a knife slip.
Beaverhead high football players under Coach Gunderson fill the ranks with new talent. The Beavers held the Dillon Independents to a scoreless tie at the athletic field, despite being outweighed by the opponents. Local fans praised the effort and the new men’s solid play.
Bernice Metlen captured the Dillon Country Club women’s blind bogey tournament with a 67 final score, just one under the secret blind score of 68. Glenna Vance posted the day’s low 62 as 28 members competed, with Johnny Mallon directing and a women’s sports committee overseeing.
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