Oldest Pioneer of Virginia City Visits Old Time Haunts
W. W. Conrey, longtime Los Angeles resident, spends a week in Madison and Dillon meeting old friends. He arrived in Virginia City with parents at age six, crossed the plains in a covered wagon, and recalls his father building the Ryan canyon ranch home and Beaverhead bridge. As a youth he ran a fast freight outfit with two six horse teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W
Conrey
Los Angeles
Madison County
Dillon
Butte
Virginia City
Plains
Ryan's Canyon
William Henneberry
Beaverhead
St James Episcopal Church Services and St Matthew’s Day Service
St James Episcopal Church led by H N Tragitt Jr lists Sunday services Holy Communion 8 am children’s church 9 45 am church school 10 15 am and morning prayer 11 am. On Friday Sept 21 St Matthew’s Day Holy Communion 10 am with a special service of communion and presentation of the thanks offering for the women’s auxiliary.
Fair Plans Discussed At Rotary Meet In Dillon
A five member committee was appointed at the Andrus hotel luncheon to plan the Dillon Rotary Club float for the county fair parade. Stores closing Friday afternoon Oct 6 was favored by Frank Eliel and Ben Stevenson. Rotarians agreed to transport Normal College students home from Barratt's station. Rev. T. J. Simons spoke on religion and idealism. J. C. Whitham joined Beaverhead national forest staff as a member. T. Lee McCracken chaired the meeting with Ralph McFadden named next week's chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Andrus Hotel
L. K. Adams
Frank Eliel
Ben Stevenson
Dillon
Barratt’s
T. J. Simons
Presbyterian Church
J. C. Whitham
Beaverhead National Forest
T. Lee McCracken
Ralph McFadden
Beaverhead County News Driven Examiner Focuses on Local Interests
The Examiner serves Beaverhead and surrounding areas with coverage reflecting county concerns and community life. It emphasizes local government, events, and people shaping the region.
Calf Crop and Beef Profit Weigh on Cattle Industry
Analysis argues the cattle industry must adopt better herd management to raise calf yields and lower costs. It compares historical prices, notes tax and feed pressures, and highlights factors like breeding, range conditions, and regional differences in calf production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Dillon college notes and annual Go excursion details
Dillon colleges host numerous receptions for Normal with Presbyterians and Episcopalians at the Guild Hall and Baptists at Dillmont Park. The Go and autumn quarter excursion heads for Barretts Canyon with about 400 students, some hiking and others riding the morning train, returning by 4 to 6 pm. Assembly featured Marjorie Stevenson singing solo. Gargoyles to stage Pot Boiler and Mr Sud satires next week. Senior and junior class officers elected, and Chinook staff and activity representatives named along with faculty advisor Miss Regan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Baptists
Dillmont Park
Barrett's Canyon
Marjorie Stevenson
Eastern
Montana
Billings
Gargoyles
Sud
William Wolverton
Whitehall
Wouldby
Virginia Laughlin
Miles City
Pencil
Veronica Harrington
Butte
Ivory
Ruth Ogden
Augusta
Inkwell
John Donaldson
Wolf Point
Ruler
Morria Cole
Sanders
Charles Davis
Virginia Walden
Helena
Hugh Mosier
Earl. Watts
Lodge Grass
Tho
William Backus
Bessie Stout
Coburg
Paul M. Geller
Gildford
Maxine Andrews
Fort Benton
June Emerson
Joe Ryburn
Chinook
Alvin Rudolph
Great Falls
Constance Regan
Gilbert Named Beaverhead Legion Membership Chairman
T. E. Gilbert, county attorney and senior American Legion figure, is appointed Beaverhead chairman of the Montana department membership committee by Col. Charles Sheridan. Gilbert will oversee county membership activities for the Legion in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Gilbert
American Legion
Beaverhead
Legion
Montana
Col
Charles Sheridan
Gilbert
Well known merchant of city passes away
Personal bereavement in his losa ges survived by his widow, two sons, William and Howard, of this city, a daughter, Mrs. Alfred Holgern, of Crockett, Calif., a sister in Denmark and a sister, Mrs. 3. P. Larson, of Dillon. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the home, with the Rev. H.B.Ricketts officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Howard
Alfred Holvern
Crockett
Calif
Denmark
Slater
3. P. Larson
Dillon
H.b.ricketts
Children to Receive Cash Prizes at Training School Parade
All children who took part in the floral parade and flower show at the training school will be presented with cash prizes tomorrow afternoon. A total of $40 is to be awarded to the participants for their exhibits of flowers and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Mrs B Liv Roe and June Roe Take A Dillon Airship Trip
Mrs B Liv Roe and her daughter Miss June Roe visited Dillon as guests of Lieutenant Grant of the Butte airport. It was Mrs Roe's first airship flight and she praised the beauty of the country seen from the heights and the thrill of high speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Liv Roe
June
Butte
Dillon
Liutenant Grant
Butte Air
Miss Roe
Parade Participants At Fair Include Local Firms
Owners of winning floats join a parade with many Montana and Idaho racing entries. More than thirty of the fastest horses are entered in harness races to be held daily at the fair, announced by George Lovell. Entries listed include 2:15 Pace Western Gate and riders such as The Snowman Twin Falls Boy Janice Hal Billie H Trampstrange Maid of the Mist Bobbe Tracy Queen Bird Marina May Hal Bing Jol la Hal Direct Silver Worthy Observation.
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Montana
Idaho
George Lovell
Western Gate
the Snowman
Twin Falls Boy
Janice Hal
Billie H
Trampstrange
Maid of the Mist
Bobbe Tracy
Queen Bird
Marina
May Hal
Bing Jolla
Hal Direct
Silver Worthy
Observation
Ater
Maid
Donald Silk
Henry
Bert Cody
Qlara’j
Nell's Beauty
Northern
Knight
Sir
Tolus
Abby Vaughn
Lulu Trampfast
Blue Finch
Latrado
Twin Falla Boy
Billie Porter
Mugglis
Northern Knight
Hal
M. Jr
Harness Races Highlight Beaverhead Fair Program
The fair offers harness races including two trotting events with named horses and a Snowman pace race, plus daily running events and feature races. County Superintendent May Sprinkle okays a Friday Oct 6 school closure to let children attend, with educational exhibits supervised by Charles Henry and an evening program at Dillmont Park. Fireworks and popular displays by Hitt company veterans join the lineup as entries from ranchers and stockmen flood in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
May Sprinkle
Charles Henry
Dillon Training
Regulas
John Scott
Dillmont’ Park
Baxter-Tonney
Lambert Hillel
Hitt Company
Seattle
D. P. Thurber
Fair Association
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H. N. Tragitt, Jr
Rotary Meet
the Examiner
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Faber
Buick
Fishér
America
Montana Auto Supply CO
TTER
Intermountain
Arizona
Utah
Nevada
California
Toxas
Southwest
Detroit
Barry and Hopkins Garage
Tom Gilbert
Vet Drive
Mille Adams
Mney Cen
Ras
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