Campaign for the Control of Cancer Rally in Dillon
The Womens Field Army for the Control of Cancer recruits Dillon women and Beaverhead county volunteers to fund public education on early cancer diagnosis. One dollar enrolls donors at Gosman Drug Store for an official emblem and receipt as the campaign urges immediate support this week. Cancer kills about 140 000 annually, with half potentially saved by early treatment.
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Paul de Kruif
United States
Montana
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Gosman
Cancer Control
Arly
Cancer Control Movement
The Sit-Down Problem Editorial Overview
An editorial on sit-down strikes contrasts corporate and labor views of security and property rights. It notes industry seeks stability through ownership and debt, while workers tie security to employment and retaliate against disruption. The piece argues for calm, reasoned analysis to resolve the clash.
Memorial Service Held by Loyal Order of Moose
A large public memorial service was conducted Tuesday evening at the I O C B hall by the local Loyal Order of Moose. The program included piano and violin selections, vocal numbers, quintet pieces, and a memorial address by Rev. J A Meeke.
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Loyal Order OF Moose
S Deaige
Frieds
Mary E. Farrell
George C. Farrell
Messera Dyvhe
Oleson
Kakuske
Adams
Bimrose
Herman Schwab
F. H. Bimrose
J. A. Meeke
Mining Notes Details Argenta Goldfinch Expansion
Federal Mining and Smelting company at Argenta moved three truck loads of new machinery to the Goldfinch mine and began constructing a hoist building and bunkhouse. About 20 men are employed. The equipment will be used to drift a thousand feet. The Fleming brothers Art Dick and Bob report good showings on the Mayday property. Alvin Owens of Armstead visited Dillon Saturday. Reed Featherly is home ill with flu and pneumonia. J E Kelly Dillon attorney was in Virginia City last week.
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Federal Mining and Smelting Company
Argenta
Goldfinch
Fleming Brothers
Art
Bob
Citizens urged to file state income tax before deadline
The time for filing state income tax returns closes April 15, says L. C. Burns, supervisor for the State Board of Equalization at Helena. Taxpayers urged to seek instructions now, as many forget or neglect to file. The board avoids penalties and aims to maintain good relations with taxpayers while offering limited filing assistance.
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L. C. Burns
Income Tax Department
State Board of Equalization
Helena
Board of Equalization
Art Club Tea Hosted by Presidents Davis and Davis
The Art club was entertained at a tea Sunday afternoon April 4 at the home of President and Mrs. Sheldon B. Davis. Rosalie Brown of Armatead is president of the club.
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Art. Club
Sheldon B. Davis
Rosalie: Brown of
Armatead
Sidewalks and Sunday barber hours noted in 1888 Dillon tidbits
Forty nine years ago in the Dillon Tribune dated April 13 1888 residents discussed needed sidewalks in the First Ward and alkali trails. Barbers resolved to close shops at noon on Sundays. A $16000 electric plant was proposed to be installed in Dillon. Work progressed on Mayor White's new residence at Idaho street and Orr avenue aiming to be the city's most artistic home.
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Dillon
Dillon Promises New Hotel for Travelers in 1897
The Dillon project by Joseph C. Metlen will cost about $20,000 and rise two stories of brick with steam heat and electric wiring. Excavation starts tomorrow. Also noted is Dillon’s first X ray unit by Matt Orr aiding a bullet wound, and the Tribune printing shop adding stationery and books. A local woman fainted in a store after tight lacing remained fashionable.
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Dillon
Joseph C. Metlen
Matt Orr
Orr
Courthouse Tower Clock Installed Amid Work in Progress
Carpenters labor on the courthouse tower preparing for clock installation. The district court lists four criminal and 48 civil cases for the May term. The Beaverhead river runs higher than any elder remembers. Centennial Valley residents organize a telephone line to connect by wire with the nation.
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Beaverhead
Centennial Valley
Beaverhead Woolgrowers Contract 1917 Crop Prices
Beaverhead county woolgrowers rush to settle 1917 wool contracts with many at 50 cents per pound while others seek higher prices. Dillon residents under W. J. Cushing practice army maneuvers on the courthouse lawn, preparing for militia style training when called to service.
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Beaverhead County
W. J. Cushing
Dillon
Girl Scout Troop No 4 Met At Training School
Girl Scout Troop No 4 met on Wednesday afternoon at the training school. The session opened with a name pledge as the girls discussed who are working for local projects.
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Girl Scout
Gins
Legion Lays Plans for Junior Baseball
A Legion committee led by Commander T Lee McCracken discussed a junior baseball program. Emil Conger C I Ostern and George Baker proposed a city ward based league with one team per ward. Older players would form the regulars for intercity play. Diamonds will be set up in each ward with two coaches per squad and a mass meeting will determine participation requirements.
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Legion
Emil Conger
C. i Ostern
George Baker
T. Lee McCracken
Conger
Dillon Leadership Training School Opens Soon
The Dillon Leadership Training School starts next Tuesday at the grade school with 7:00 p.m. registration and 7:30 p.m. classes. About fifty have signed up. others may attend. Four courses include Ways of Teaching and Understanding Youth. registration is fifty cents. Classes run Monday and Wednesday for three weeks starting April 12, with a set evening schedule.
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Dillon Leadership Training School
Lee R. Light
Charles Henry
Frank Willis
H. N. Tragitt
Willis Loar
Tuberculin Tests Planned at Beaverhead High School
The tuberculosis campaign runs April 5 through 10 with tuberculin skin tests for fall freshmen new students and last year’s reactors at Beaverhead county high school. Local doctors and nurse Miss Luella Stickney supervise. The 1937 theme is Uncover Tuberculosis with Modern Methods.
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United States
Beaverhead County
Luella Stickney
Legion Meets Keeps Step With Vets at City Hall
Beaverhead Post holds its regular monthly session Thursday evening at 8 o clock in city hall. Reports from junior baseball chairman Emil Conger and others will highlight the session. Delegates to the Anaconda convention from last Saturday will report. Commander Mc Cracken plans a brisk and interesting meeting with a large attendance expected.
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Legion
Beaverhead Post
Emil Conger
Anaconda
McCracken
Vacant Lots Sought for City Junior Baseball Diamonds
The Legion baseball committee seeks vacant lots in all four wards for junior diamonds smaller than regulation size. Larger boys will practice at the fairgrounds. unused times become girl softball and winter skating space. Commander McCracken urges 1937 dues be paid to help reach the goal, with delinquent members urged to contact officers.
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Legion
Fairgrounds
McCracken
Lee McCracken
Anaconda
Adjutant Baker
Bond
Alvin M. Jones
Guy Combes
Kent Takes Part In Law School Trial
Edison Kent of Dillon, a senior in the State University law school at Missoula, acted as defense counsel in a practice court session. The case sought 30000 dollars in damages for injuries from a railroad train collision with an automobile. Robert Nelson of Great Falls represented the plaintiff, and the faculty judge ruled for the plaintiff. Jury members were drawn from the student body.
Death of William M. Knapp of Venice California
William M. Knapp of Venice California died February 25. He came to southern Montana in the early eighties and taught at Bannack Twin Bridges and Dillon before joining Dart Hardware in 1887 for about 25 years. After retirement he returned to California and visited Dillon each summer to oversee business interests and friends. He and his sister Mrs. Josephine Lines established a home in California after he left Dillon. Upon his sister's death his niece and nephew Mr and Mrs Clifford Knapp shared his estate.
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William. M. Knapp
Venice
Calif
Knapp
Montana
Bannack
Twin Bridges
Boholay Dee
Dillon, Nack
Dart Hardware Company
California
Dillon
Josephine Lines
Clifford Knapp
Miller succeeds Ad. Rife as Farmers Union Trading manager
H M Miller has succeeded Ad Rife as manager of the Farmers Union Trading company on Montana street. Miller announces that the same lines of business will be handled and carried on in the usual manner.
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H. M. Miller
Ad. Rife
Farmers Union ‘Trading
Montana Street
Miller
Notice of Private Sale of Dillon Real Property
The administrator of the estate of Frank E. Foote Beaverhead County Montana will sell at private sale the property described as S14 of Lot 19 and all of Lot 20 in Block 16 Townsite Dillon to the highest bidder. Sale may occur after April 9 1937 with bids filed at Poindexter Block Dillon Montana. Terms require assumption of a note and mortgage dated May 21 1930 for 1200 at 6 percent interest and the remainder cash.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Montana
Beaverhead
John. J. Williams
George W. Dart
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Thomsen
Dillon Tribune
Norman Giles
District Court of
State of
County of
Frank EK. Foote
John Collins
Poindexter
Block
Bids Sought for Electrical Installation at State Normal College
The State Board of Examiners in Helena Montana invites sealed bids for a central electrical distribution system at the State Normal College in Dillon. Bids due by 10:00 A M on April 15 1987 with 10 percent bid bond. opening at 10:00 A M April 16 1987. plans on file with the board and college. contractors must hold state license.
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State Board of Examiners
Capitol Building
Helena
Montana
State Normal College
Dillon
State of
Dilon
Board of Examiners
State Board OF Examiners OF the State OF
Sam W. Mitchell
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Northwest Bancorporation
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