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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1932
Page
1
Registration at Montana State Normal shows a 20 percent drop from last year as President Davis reports 346 students registered with expectations to rise above 360. Many former students and diploma graduates return for advanced work while freshmen enroll in strength. Registration occurred over the weekend and classes began yesterday.
Centennial Valley ranchers EE and Guy Jones pleaded guilty in district court before Judge Lyman H. Bennett to branding calves of the Poin dexter & Orr Livestock Co. They received a five year sentence, suspended on good behavior after County Attorney T. E. Gilbert requested leniency. Sheriff W. C. Orr and Stock Inspector D. W. Erwin took them into custody. the men confessed to the charges.
The Dillon unit of the American Association of University Women met at Mrs. Ernest Luebben’s home for the season opener. Mrs. Luebben was elected president with Mrs. Thomas B. Gilbert as vice president Miss Julia Anderson secretary and Miss Elizabeth Shotwell treasurer. Committee chairs include Membership Mrs. T E Gilbert Fellowship Miss Jean Bishop International Relationships Miss Violet Eastman Legislative Mrs S E Davis.
Governor candidate Frank A. Hazelbaker expands support across Montana with leaders claiming a strong November win. Associate Justices Albert J. Galen and S. C. Ford, both seeking re election, report broad favorable sentiment. Beaverhead official Dr A Bergeson named secretary of the Republican state central committee.
Dillon volunteers hosted a free city hall dance with the Orange Rush Orchestra after a banquet at the Metlen hotel as thanks for community support for a two day rodeo. Beavershead County High School and Montana State Normal College football teams lack veterans with only three letter men among about 25 players responding to Coach Brick Breeden’s call.
The September Montana Agricultural Outlook by Paul Carpenter extension economist at Montana State College notes beef led price gains among farm products, surpassing market values from the previous year and signaling shifting demand patterns. The report highlights beef’s role in stabilizing farm incomes amid fluctuating commodity prices.
John H Brundage prominent Beaverhead county figure died at Barrett hospital after a long illness. Born in Erie Pennsylvania on September 24 1866 he moved to Montana with his father Hiram Brundage and helped establish Dillon Tribune. He would have turned 67 the next day.
The Dillon Associated Charities will hold its first meeting of the season on Tuesday evening October 4 at the training school auditorium. Mrs. R. M. Gregg, secretary, announced that all city organizations should appoint delegates to participate. Plans for winter relief work will be discussed.
Beaverhead county registration for the November 8 general election nears 4,000 with 4,?92 voters since the primary and 1,301 since the last general election. Hospital reports improve for Jackson Jr. after a fall in a Bannack mine shaft. J E Morrison seeks treatment for a hand injury from a belt on an oil mixing machine.
Beaverhead chapter of the Order of DeMolay named its new officers at a Masonic temple meeting last Wednesday night. James Kurtz was elected Master Councilor, Edwin Kellner Senior Councilor, Harry Schuler Jr. Junior Councilor, William Bates treasurer, and Frank Tyre scribe. Installation to follow at the next regular meeting.
Jack Deputy, reputed local butcher and son of the late Charles Deputy, has opened a new meat market on East Glendale street in Dillon. The sanitary, attractive shop aims to offer the best meats in the county with homemade sausage as a specialty and is already drawing strong patronage after opening just a week ago.
Montana state Smith-Hughes supervisor J. E. Border visited Dillon's Beaverhead County High School last weekend. He commended the department under Supervisor Bernard Williams for its project work including a winter lamb feeding project of 30 head. The lambs will be shown at the Montana Weed Growers meeting in Great Falls in January.
The Boy Scout executive committee met last Wednesday evening to map plans for the coming year and to tackle financial concerns. Beaverhead post of the American Legion offered to sponsor a dance soon with proceeds for the Boy Scout fund, and the proposal was accepted.
Definite confirmation of press reports received by Postmaster J C Faller Saturday. Officials rely on the reports to determine suitable sites for department facilities. Local residents await details as the search continues for optimal placement and potential impacts.
Post Office and Forest Service expect a new federal building with costs over 100000. Proposals received by Postmaster J C Fuller indicate sizable bids for a suitable site and site selection favors a corner lot. Construction start date not yet confirmed. bid call requests sale or donation of a suitable site.
Illis Garland, a Dillon native and World War I veteran who served with the 91st division, died in Klamath Falls Oregon early yesterday. He was gassed in October 1918 at the Argonne and lived in Dillon until 1922 after returning from service.
A plan for an outdoor swimming pool in Dillon was debated at the Dillon Notary club dinner Monday. Principal W W Wahl of Beave rhead County High School introduced the topic, noting the city lacks an outdoor facility besides the indoor Normal College plunge.
In Baverhead county anglers await the opening hour at noon next Saturday marking the 1932 duck season. Hunters plan to drive to lakes or ponds Saturday or Sunday to reach the daily bag limit of 15 ducks and a possession limit of 32. Except opening day, shooting begins 30 minutes before sunrise and ends at sunset. Note called out for ruddy and duffle head ducks.
Montana higher learning units prepare to greet more than 5 000 students for the new term. Chancellor M A Brannon predicts no great enrollment rise but expects improved quality of work across the six University of Montana units.
The Dillon Gun Club held a season ending trap shoot at the fair grounds on Sunday morning. Pete Westergaard and Tige Tal lent tied for first in singles with 49 of 50. Dr E G Free placed third with 48. In doubles Boss Emerick led with 39 of 50 and Dr Free shot 37 of 50.
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