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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1929
Page
8
Glacier National Park reports a total attendance of 70,752 for its twentieth season, 32.3 percent above last year. Superintendent J. R. Eakin released figures showing visitor travel surpassed all prior records at the park gateways in the Rockies.
Wether lamb shipments from Grass Range to Flandreau and Miles City buyers are reported with names like Earl Farris and Art Bayne among sellers. The piece also covers naval disarmament talks at Geneva, arguing for equality with the strongest sea power while recognizing a necessary minimum, alongside beaverhead county fair events and results.
J C Jeppson manager of the local J C Penney store returns home from the fall convention at the Davenport hotel Spokane. He says plans for late fall and early winter business are the most comprehensive in the store’s history with executives and buyers present.
Plate glass windows in the front of Hliels ladies department were broken in a mysterious manner last Thursday night. One pane fell to the sidewalk and shattered. another was cracked across its full length. No one was seen nearby and display goods remained unharmed.
Admiral Jones in a first press interview from the naval delegation favors disarmament. He notes broad public support and discusses prospects at the Geneva conference.
The Beaverhead fair closes with a record day highlighted by the Smith Hughes agricultural and home economics displays. Superintendent Charles Henry of the training school and Superintendent Gladys L. Garr presided over the events, with the fair within a fair emphasizing practical exhibits.
NBC will broadcast the World Series with coast-to-coast radio and tests at Wrigley Field and Shibe Park. Games start October 8 in Chicago, with travel to Philadelphia for October 11 12, and October 14 if needed. Commissioner Landis notes schedule subject to weather and closings.
Aerial court session with Magistrate Leo Healy adjourned to the sky as defendant Alexander demonstrated in a seaplane how a rudder delay affects turning and landing. The half hour flight near Coney highlighted technical details for the homicide case with a stenographer, DA, defense, and two guests recording the proceedings.
A planned pilgrimage by Shriners from Butte will feature the Bagdad band and patrol. The delegation will serenade Mr Dart at his residence after band performances in downtown Dillon. Shriners from Deer Lodge Anaconda Wisdom Twin Bridges Virginia City Sheridan and other Montana towns will join the tribute to a Dillon Mason leader.
The Mt. St. Charles college president in Helena will say the first high mass at Dillon's new church next Sunday. Father Foley of Helmville and Father DeLane of Laurin assist, with Father Clifford of Lima as master of ceremonies. The St Rose choir and St Patrick's choir of Butte will provide music. confirmation services are planned for 1:20 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
The Dillon and Beaverhead County community prepares for a Sunday dinner hosted by Father Lechner at the Andrus hotel following final services at the old St. Rose church. The church building will be converted into a guild hall for parish use.
Saturday night program features George White stage hits and Hammerstein tunes arranged by Kern for Commander Byrd. Masters of ceremonies include Phillips Carlin and Graham McNamee. NBC artists Jessica Dragonette and Nathaniel Shilkret lead soloists and orchestras with two shortwave transmitters relaying to the Antarctic.
The General Electric station at Schenectady and the Westinghouse transmitter at Pittsburgh will join forces on a coast to coast radio broadcast Saturday. WEAF and WJZ schedule programs for New York listeners with WEAF starting at 7:00 PM and WJZ affiliates joining at 7:15 PM Pacific Standard Time. Western stations KHQ Spokane KOMO Seattle KGW Portland and KGO Oakland will air the Byrd program. Before the coast to coast signal, Pacific Coast stations will present a Spanish Serenade conducted by Max Dolin with Francesca Ortega in NBC's San Francisco studios.
The famed Cannonball driver appeared at the county fair oval, proving road prowess on a muddy track with speeds near 50 mph on the last lap. He demonstrated why he can conquer continental records, while under controlled handling and minimal skidding. Guest of D A Galt of Beaverhead Auto Sales, Franklin car dealer.
Volunteer firemen staged four nights of entertainment raising funds to help defray part of the new fire truck cost. George Main won a bridge lamp on night one, Hortense McLeod received silver on night two as holder of a lucky number, and Russell Smith claimed the $300 motion picture camera grand prize on night four.
Aviators faced a perilous flight as motors stalled midair but Pilot Hughes managed a safe emergency landing without damage. The return trip continued despite rain and severe cold between Livingston and their destination Monday morning.
The Beaverhead Federation 18 will meet to discuss church matters and annual club reports. A noon luncheon in the Community Building precedes the 1:30 afternoon session with keynote speaker Prof Curtis Wilson of Montana State School of Mines. Mrs J Walter Keller of Butte will sing.
More than 25 women members attended the course Sunday morning despite rain. Mrs W H Stephan captured first and had the lowest score. organizers plan a mixed foursome next Sunday with two teams and a dinner for the winners funded by the losers. Drawings are scheduled this week.
Dillon car owners continue their usual courtesy and will provide free transportation for students by meeting southbound trains next Sunday and Monday.
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