West Wind visits spark new era in aviation progress
In Denver era boosting aviation rapid growth unfolds as the Ford built West Wind tri motor plane with 50 000 price tag makes an April 19 visit. O A Bergeson secured the event while Lt N B Mamer pilots the craft with Art Walker as co pilot and mechanic. The craft seats 12 with lounge lavatory and vast storage across wing and body.
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Seville
Spain
Bahia
Brazil
O. A Bergeson
Ford
N. B. Mamer
Art Walker
West Wind giant plane to visit Dillon April 19
The Ford Mamet tour plane West Wind, a giant trio motor transport, will visit 60 cities this summer and is scheduled to arrive in Dillon on April 19. Pilot Mamer and crew will promote aviation and a northern air route memorial to Wright brothers, with inspection by Rex Heath ahead of the visit. The Montana itinerary lists Glendive to Missoula between April 12 and April 30.
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Mamet Flying Service
Feltsfield
Spokane
St. Paul
Seattle
Yreka
Cal
Casper
Wyo
Dillon
O. J A. Bergeson
Ford
Ford Automobile
Mamer
Stout Metal Aircraft Corporation
Art ‘Walker
Rex Heath
Mamer Company
Heath
United States
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Butte
Helena
Missoula
Brother of Mrs. Denton Oliver Returns Home
Asa Loyd, brother of the late Mrs. Denton Oliver, who was with his sister during her illness and death, returned Monday to his home in San Francisco. He was accompanied as far as Blackfoot, Idaho, by Denton Oliver.
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Asa Loyd
Denton Oliver
San Francisco
Blackfoot
Ida
Rotarians Learn How State Laws Are Made
At the Dillon Rotary Club noon meeting Lieutenant Governor Frank Hazelbaker explained the bill drafting and committee process in the state legislature. Several members spoke on the landing field for mail planes and a high school cast presented the one act comedy The Grill. The session was led by J. C. Whitham of the local forestry office.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus Hotel
Frank Hazelbaker
M. Hazelbaker
Senate
House
Hazelbaker
Fred Woodside
W. B. Hartwig
J. E. Kelly
Tom Gilbert
Ivie Wentworth
Alma Olsen
Ashley Roberts
Hiram Brundage
Burl Stephens
J. C. Whitham
Old Signs and Pioneer Ads in Beaverhead Canyon History
The piece recalls early Beaverhead canyon trade routes, from 1866 wagon roads to modern highways. It notes Indian relics found along the path, the Barretts trading post history, and efforts to mark the canyon’s historical significance through Daughters of the Revolution.
New Paddock and Tyro Open Farm Implement Warehouse
Paddock and Tyro announce the opening of their farm implement warehouse stocked with a complete International Harvester line including tractors and cream separators. The new firm invites inspection at their North Montana street location near the Montana Mercantile grain elevator. D. W. Paddock and Frank Tyro are well known locally.
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Paddock & Tyro
International Harvester Company
Montana Street
Montana Mercantile Company
D. W. Paddock
Barry & Hopkins
Frank Tyre
Boston-Montana Mining Company
Coolidge
Leonard Eliel Nominated Again for School Trustee
Leonard Eliel was nominated by acclamation at a Dillon school caucus to seek another term as trustee of School District No. 10. He has served 25 years on the board and 20 years as chairman, with noted contributions to the Dillon school system. The election is set for Saturday April 6 at the training school, and Eliel is the sole candidate.
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Training School
Leonard Eliel
Eliel
Dillon
Lima Church to Be Dedicated April 23
The Rt. Rev. George J. Finnegan bishop of Helena will lead the dedication of the new Lima Catholic church on Sunday April 21 Mass at 8 oclock and the dedication at 9 30 am Father Clifford Lima pastor reports the handsome structure will be completed soon with new fixtures Beaverhead county parishioners from all parts are expected to attend
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George J. Finnegan
Helena
Lima
Father Clifford
Beaverhead County
De Molays Stage Charley’s Aunt at Hartwig Theatre
DeMolay youth group presents Charley's Aunt at the Hartwig theatre on April 17 and 18. The all boys cast includes Ivan Shaw Tim Blair Ashley Roberts Herbert Berry Roy Hansen Bernard Underwood Floyd Price and William Clark with Olive Scholz directing the production for Dillon.
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Hartwig Theatre
Dillon
Order of DeMolay
Ivan Shaw
Tim Blair
Ashley Roberts
Herbert Berry
Roy Hansen
Bernard Underwood
Floyd Price
William Clark
Olive Scholz
Beaverhead County High School
Death of Dillon Resident Grant Haynes
Howard Grant Haynes a longtime Dillon resident died Tuesday at Barrett hospital from cancer complications. Born January 22 1864 in Bloomington Illinois he lived in Salt Lake and Dillon later serving as city marshal and council member. Survived by widow two daughters two sisters two brothers and a nephew. funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev Edward Smith officiating.
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Dillon
Howard Grant, Haynes
Barrett Hospital
Haynes
Bloomington
Ill
Salt Lake
Utah & Northern Railroad
Dillon Implement Company
Sherman Hughes
Blanche Haynes
Lou Tilsey
Kansas City
Molly Harper
Ohio
Tod
Maple Leaf
Sask
Canada
Edward
Missoula
Benny Harper
Sheridan
Ellen Longbridge
Bozeman
Edward Smith
Butte
Methodist’ Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Jailed for Selling Liquor to Young Men
A recent city arrival, Lloyd Taylor, was booked at the sheriff's office after evidence showed he sold liquor to two minors. He pleaded guilty before Judge H G Rodgers and was sentenced to six months in county jail and a $200 fine, a penalty officers say will curb underage liquor sales.
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Lloyd Taylor
H. G. Rodgers
Intermountain Team Wins College Debate in Helena
Intermountain Union College at Helena defeated Montana State Normal College on the question of adopting a substitute for trial jury. The visiting team comprised Jean Starr and Dorothy Welch, while Blanche Pipal and Lillian Barrett represented the Normal. The local school upheld the affirmative side.
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Intermountain Union College
Helena
Montana State Normal College
Jean Starr
Dorothy Welch
Normal
Blanche Pipal
Lillian Barrett
St James Parish plans Garden Guild and grounds beautification
A parish meeting is set for Friday at the guild hall to form a Garden Guild to beautify and maintain the church grounds. The fund from a recent offering reached 485 dollars and may total 600, enabling immediate completion of landscape plans by midsummer. Reverend Tragutt's Minnesota collection of pook ies, valued over 2,000 dollars, will be incorporated into the project along with curbing trees shrubs and perennials.
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St. James Parish
St. James Church
Tragutt
Minnesota
Montana
College M Restored by Local High School Boys
The large M on the hill west of the city, altered during weeks of youth protests, was restored to its original form last Friday. After two W changeovers to a B by high school students, they regretted the act, waited for the snow to melt, and completed the restoration despite cold, windy weather.
Wisconsin Vote Sparks National Debate On Prohibition
Wisconsin's two to one vote against prohibition becomes a nationwide talking point as wets claim the result refutes a Hoover landslide as a national referendum while drys argue Wisconsin is broadly wet and shifts opinion nationwide.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Wisconsin
France Honors Herrick in State Funeral Tribute
France paid a wonderful tribute to Myron Herrick today with a state funeral service. The body was placed on a French cruiser for homeward journey while soldier guards of honor formed the escort and all flags were half masted.
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France
Herrick
United Press
Paris
Myron Herrick
Soldier Guards of Honor
Still Search for Plane Near Crysteale River Mission
United Press reports continued search for the Southern Cross after sightings at the Crysteale river mission last Sunday as the plane was seen flying toward the sea. The sole clue fears the craft may have been forced down among dangerous terrain and inhabitants.
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United Pre 55
Sydney
Australia
Southern Cross
Crysteale River
Rebels Repulsed as Yaquis Fight Border Battle
United Press dispatch from Naco Arizona reports Federal Yaquis repulsed rebels after a day of clashes. Large crowds gathered to watch the action while soldiers attempted to keep sightseers away from the border.
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United Press
NACO
Ariz
Boner
Yaquis
Aviators Killed as Plane Shot Down Over Rebel Lines
Two federal aviators were killed when their plane was shot down in flames today over rebel lines. The incident occurred before a large American crowd near the border in Sonora Mexico on April 4.
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United Preas
Naco
Sonora
Mex
Reforma victory ends rebel threat in Mexico City clash
Gen Calles reports a decisive Federal victory near Mexico City with hundreds of casualties in the Reforma fight, calling it the bloodiest conflict yet. The report indicates the rebels suffered a heavy defeat and the government gained a major triumph.
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United Press
Mexico City
Calles
Reforma
Monoplane Crash Kills Three Near Wichita Kans
A monoplane crash near Wichita Kansas claims three lives. Pilot Johnny Slourney surgeon C C McGinnis and salesman Chester Riley are dead in the afternoon accident.
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Wichita
Kans
Johnny Slourney
C. C. McGinnis
Chester Riley
Plan for repeal lingers as Wisconsin awaits action
Milwaukee Apr 4 The state's plan for repeal of prohibition awaits legislative action. The article notes the proposed repeal is pending but no final decision has been reached, with lawmakers considering next steps.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Man Kills Girlfriend Then Takes Own Life in Norwalk
Edwin J. Melruish fatally shoots Mary Yates eighteen and then dies by suicide in South Norwalk Connecticut. He is the father of two children and the motive cited is that she spurned him.
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Unitec Press
South Norwalk
Conn
Imdwin J. Melruish
Mary Yates
Headless Body Found in Yellowstone River
Authorities in Columbus Montana report a headless man's body found in the Yellowstone River last Tuesday. Identification has not been established.
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United Press
Columbus
Mont
Yellowstone River
Eliel Reappointed to State Education Board
Frank Eliel, a Dillon merchant and veteran Montana educator, was reappointed last week by Governor Erickson for another term. He has long been identified with educational matters in the state and his services have been of great value to Montana institutions.
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Frank Eliel
Dillon Merchant
State Board of Education
Erickson
Eliel
Montana
County Board Delivers Special Session Actions in Dillon
Dillon county commissioners met with all members present in regular session and tackled a slate of special items. Reimbursement talks with Mike Rebich over gravel from his pit led to a site visit planned for Tuesday. Willis company discussed a Delco pump at the county farm. a No 400 Delco Light water system was purchased for 150 dollars with cash discount. Insurance on the high school building received approval. A petition signed by 38 residents advocated graveling Oliver Lane. the road fund could not cover it now though steps to improve passability will be taken.
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Beaverhead Canyon
William Sturgis
Montana
Idaho Line
Beaverhead
Daughters of the Revolution
Sta
Martin Barrett
T. M. Barrett
Canada
Lou Fyhrie
Dillon
Barratts
Board of County Commissioners
Mike Rebich
Mr. Willis
H. S.willis Company
Butte
Commis
Sioners
Delco
George Featherly
James Fay
John McGrath
Tony Kruljac
Quitman Owens
Oliver Lane
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F. A. Hazelbaker
Concord
Paddock & Tyro Open
N. Montana St
DE Molays
the Tribune
Grant Haynes
Intermountain Team
Garden Guild
College “M
Drys
A. L. Stone
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