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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1932
Page
4
Lewistown report describes an elderly man claiming kin to Wild Bill Hickok arraigned for selling liquor to minors. Judges order mental examination. doctors deem him sane with a childlike mind. The narrative notes his Fort Benton ties and uneven intent on pleading.
The article notes both the Beavers and Bulldogs are handicapped as the Dillon season opens. It lists former Dillon high school stars as potential Bulldog players including Chester and Jim Melton, 86, Kerr, R. Thompson and James Kurtz, with Clarence Baker of Libby also mentioned among candidates.
For a few cents a day the telephone keeps you in touch with neighbors and in emergencies when minutes count it is instantly available to summon help.
The article notes a market uptick in beef with Prime heavy beef rising in late June and prices moving above $9 to $10 on some days. It cites Carpenter on profit from cattle bought last fall and sold since mid-summer, with producers of other meats also aided. He warns that cattle numbers will rise with growing demand and points to decreasing sheep numbers as Montana operators held back supplies last fall.
The outlook notes a sharp break in western sheep production where two thirds of U S sheep are raised. Lamb demand lags beef but October and November bids may rise due to two key factors. Credit agencies and government support should better meet feeder needs with increased contract feeding. Wheat supplies remain large and price spikes unlikely, though world demand may rise modestly. Copies of the Outlook will be distributed to county agents this week.
Beaverhead county prepares for a high turnout with registration around 4000, a likely record. Additional voter cards may arrive from precincts beyond Dillon as parties push to enroll every voter. The presidential race and candidate Frank A. Hazelbaker for governor boost interest and turnout.
A Beaverhead County pioneer and longtime printer near Centennial valley died last Friday. Survived by widow, daughter Mrs. Frank Moore of Sheridan, four sons Elmore Ellis Owen Leonard, a sister Mrs. Tom Shaw of Laurin, and step mother Mrs. Hiram Brundage. Funeral Monday at Grace Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. J A Meeke officiating. interment in Mountain View cemetery.
War veteran dies after illness. Claim surfaced involving Miss Geneva Baker daughter of the late Clerk and Recorder John Baker. Born in Missouri. survived by seven sisters and three brothers, with services to be held locally.
George C. Farrell, scoutmaster of Troop 14 for seven years, resigns. Lansing Waldorf resigns as assistant scoutmaster of Troop 40. A. B. Cheyney appointed in his place. The local committee will cooperate with veterans in the season's plans.
A Dillon meeting discussed constructing a municipal swimming pool with broad support from speakers including Frank Elfel and Dr. W. H. Stephan. J. C. Jeppson noted an out-of-town speaker was canceled, while Thomas E. Luebben and J. C. Wedum added remarks on local business conditions and the program.
The notice sets Saturday as the opening for duck season with protected listing for certain ducks and a five duck daily limit for eider. Brant and geese except ross and cackling geese are capped at four birds per day in total. The season runs until sunset November 30, allowing 60 days of shooting. Ducks are reported as plentiful or scarce in various reports.
Dr. Horace E Wheeler is appointed instructor in science and mathematics. Professor R E Albright returns from leave and resumes his former classes. Coach Brick Breeden calls for football men, expecting a large squad in uniform by week’s end.
The Dillon unit of the A A U W opens its year with officers and committee members listed including Miss Faye Kirkpatrick Miss Martha Roth Miss Melissa Minger and Miss Genevieve Albertson. The group will study Russian art and invites all eligible Dillon women to join by contacting Mrs Gilbert.
J. and Border visit Beaverhead county high school noting three more departments this year and eleven more in three years. The Future Farmers chapter has consistently won state contests over the past few years.
Dr Brannon says securing a loan for a residence hall is feasible due to charges collected and earnings from halls could repay the federal loan. The plan also contemplates possible construction of a student union building.
The Montana association of architects will meet Thursday to discuss the Brannon issue with a state education committee. The committee includes Governor Ericks Howard Toole of Missoula and William Meyer of Butte, plus other board members.
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