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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1932
Page
1
Lt Gov Frank A Hazelbaker the republican nominee for governor spoke to Montana Republicans in Helena pledging to end rapid state expenditure growth and cut general property taxes. He faulted the democratic administration for increased indebtedness and promised payroll reductions and elimination of nonessential services.
The Rev. Orval A. Schmidt spoke on A Lincoln Today at the Dillon Rotary dinner Monday night. He contrasted Lincoln’s motives and moral courage with present day American politics, noting how circumstances around him enabled action on his conclusions.
Horace E. Wheeler is appointed instructor in mathematics and science at the State Normal College, to begin when autumn quarter opens. He holds a BA and MA from Stanford, a PhD from the University of Chicago earned in 1931, and is Phi Beta Kappa. Wheeler has taught at Stanford, California high schools, and Humboldt State Teachers College Arcata.
Agent Harry B. Baumberger announced a schedule change for the Oregon Short Line evening southbound passenger train. The train now arrives at 8 50 p m, over an hour later than before, effective Sunday evening. No other Short Line passenger trains altered. The Butte Post will deliver evening papers to Dillon by about 6 o clock.
Eaverhead county sportsmen enjoyed a three day upland bird open season with Sunday Monday and Tuesday as hunting days. Hunters reported hearing shotgun blasts across hills and sagebrush flats while pursuing sage hens sage grouse and blue grouse.
Beaverhead County high school's Beavers seek redemption after a 12-0 loss to Whitehall as they prepare for a next game against Three Forks. Coach Brick Breeden emphasizes strengthening weak spots with a young lineup of only five veterans after less than two weeks of practice. Also details the Dillon Ag Club's new year activities and upcoming lamb feeding project with exhibitions planned at the state convention in January.
Ebba Anderson was chosen worthy advisor of the Dillon Order of Rainbow for Girls at a regular meeting in the Masonic temple. Georgianna Crouse and other officers were also elected, with Catherine Bates retiring. Two days remain to register for the November 8 election.
Wool prices are moving upward in eastern markets. The Montana Woolgrowers Association reports its fourth price advance in a month led by Max Legge secretary. Much Montana wool has left growers, while eastern buyers snatch up odd lots and consignments head to Boston warehouses.
The Montana State Normal College prepares for the fall term with early registration possible for students arriving on Saturday and a full registration day Monday. After six weeks since summer school, the campus received repairs and improvements. The year will begin with class work starting Tuesday, and several faculty members spent the summer furthering their qualifications.
Beaverhead county's annual Red Cross membership quota is fixed at 650 for this year. The figure was announced at a conference of relief officials with Red Cross field representative P. K. Betts last Wednesday night. The drive begins October 10 with a brief, intensive campaign planned in Dillon and nearby towns.
Obituary notes that Art Gauchay, a former Beaverhead county ranch foreman, died yesterday in a Reno hospital after recent injuries and prolonged illness. He lived in Reno for four years, was born in Annabelle Utah about 40 years ago, and had visited Dillon several times in the period.
Mrs. W D Ross and Mrs. Louis Schlumittroth with their husbands fished Hidden lake Sunday securing a 15 pound rainbow trout. The catch is among the largest recorded in Dillon in several years and was shown in a local cash market window.
Mrs Mary Jane Minter 78 mother of Mrs John Neal of this city died at Barrett hospital Monday afternoon after a several day critical illness. She had lived with her daughter here for 14 years and was widely mourned by friends in the community.
Washington dispatch reports Ilion will receive a new postoffice under the public building program. Secretary Mills and Postmaster General Brown announced plans for a $20 million package, with Hinits of cost between $100 000 and $300 000 for various towns, including Dilion Montana, to build new facilities and possibly house Beaverhead National Forest headquarters.
Montana lambs show solid demand in the feeder market as reports from the Montana Live stock Marketing association say processors and feeders in the middle west are seeking Montana stock. The bulletin quotes a four cent per pound price with good range conditions and steady shipments continuing to support the market.
The waterfowl season runs from October 1 to November 30 in Montana and Wyoming starting at noon on October 1. Daily bag limit is 15 ducks with a two day possession limit of 30 ducks, including up to 10 per day from specified diving duck species. Regulations come from the Billings U.S. Biological Survey office.
Seven of ten men arrested by Deputy Game Warden Charles Price and Forest Ranger Swan pleaded guilty to trespassing on the Centennial game preserve. They were fined $25 each but fines were remitted at witnesses’ request. Names include Ernest Dazzie August Dress Bart Shea William G Hanley J B Amos F A Barnes and F H Fleiner. Charles Richardson pleaded not guilty to illegal trapping. trial set for Oct. 1.
The American Legion outlined tentative Armistice Day plans at the Thursday meeting led by Commander Louis Schmsttroth. A full day event is planned with a committee to supervise preparations, and closures by stores and firms are expected. Schools will stay in session.
A large Beaverhead County Democratic delegation greeted Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt during a reception in Butte on Monday. About 75 Beaverhead residents attended, with F. M. Poindexter estimating the turnout. The governor stopped in Dillon longer than in Butte, likely unaware of the reception, as the Roosevelt train rolled through at 3:45 a.m. and pulled to a siding before continuing.
Dillon P. T. A. held its first meeting of the new season at the primary building of the training school with strong attendance. Mrs. Sheldon E. Davis outlined this year’s programs themed The Ideal Community for the Child. Loren Davis reported on the district meeting held last May, and Eddie Exum sang a vocal solo. A social hour followed with tea served by the hostess committee led by Mrs. A. F. Waldorf.
The Nolan Brothers construction crew reports rapid progress on oiling the Armstead Monida section of state and federal highway. A tack coat of oil has been laid along several miles and plant mix gravel application is underway. Weather favors speed and traffic is only lightly inconvenienced with caution advised near active truck sections.
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