Engineer argues for Federal Aid to build durable highways
R S Zahnizer of the State Highway Commission explains that road bonds yield few useful years and dirt roads require high maintenance. He urges Beaverhead county to seek Federal Aid, outlining the nomination, surveying, and construction process under government specifications to create a lasting hard surface network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Zahnizer
State Highway Commission
Beaverhead Trail Association
Farmer’s Institute
Zahnizer
Washington, D. C
Beaverhead
Washington Bureau
Federal Aide
Dillon's Shade Tree Care Sparks Urban Debate
An editorial critique urges better spacing and pruning of Dillon's street shade trees to promote root growth and sunlight access. It condemns improper staking, girdling, and overcrowding, calling for strategic removal and topping to prevent wind damage and preserve urban greenery. The piece also cites federal highway standards and long-term road-building investments as context for durable, well-planned infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Billings
James Kirkpatrick
Fire damages Barrett street home of Charles Bock
A small blaze at the Barrett street residence of Charles Bock Tuesday afternoon destroyed one room and its contents and caused extensive damage to other parts of the house. Children reportedly built a bonfire in the room where the fire began.
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Charles Bock
Barrett Street
Dillon Election Lacks Interest
In a slow city election only 90 votes were cast across four wards with no opposition. Louis Anderson won ward one with 24 votes, George Dart won ward two, Perry Bowers took ward three with 8 votes, and Frank Swartz won ward four with 18 votes, succeeding four incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Anderson
Roscoe Cornell
George Dart
Leonard Elfel
Perry Bowers
Hugh McCaleb
Frank Swartz
A. L. Anderson
Bond Issue Passes in School Election Spirit
The $95,000 bond issue for school district number ten passed 498 to 45 at a Saturday election held in the training school main hallway. Trustee incumbent Leonard Eliel won re election over Frank Swartz 417 to 134 as voters surpassed 550 turnout in the county. The result guarantees construction of a new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Eliel
Frank Swartz
Swartz
Badcon Resigns as Dillon Water Commissioner
A. L. Badcon, longtime Dillon water and street commissioner, submitted his resignation at the council meeting. Jay B. Holtz was appointed to fill the vacancy. Badcon plans to relocate to Seattle to manage new business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Water and
A. L. Badcon
City Council
Jay B. Holtz
Badcon
Dillon
Seattle
Young Man Charged With Petty Larceny In Coal Theft
Quentin Klein, a young man, was arrested last week on petty larceny charges for allegedly taking coal from the basement coal storage at the Klein block belonging to Mrs. Yost, owner of the Grand hotel. He was released on bond. trial pending.
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Quentin Klein
Klein Block
Yost
Grand Hotel
Nels Nelson Buys Powell County Ranch
Wealthy Dillon rancher Nels Nelson bought the Larabie ranch east of Deer Lodge, Powell County. The 2,850 acre property includes hay lands and stock, with buildings, and the deal nears $140,000. The ranch lies a short distance from Deer Lodge.
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Nels
Nelson
Dillon
Larabie
Deer Lodge
Powell County
D A R Regent Appoints Committees for the Year
The Beaverhead Chapter Daughters of American Revolution outlines a year of patriotic work with committees in Programme Membership Historical Site and Trail Marking Prize Essay Contest Press Magazine Safety Deposit Box Patriotic Education Flag Oberservation Tribute Tree Planting Memorial Exercises Flag Mother and Music. Members named include Mrs. Bimrose Miss Nash Mrs. Stephan Miss White Miss Roode Mrs. Walker and others from Twin Bridges Jackson and Lima.
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Beaverhead
Daughters of American Revolution
Bimrose
Nash
Stephan
Miss White
Miss Roode
Walker
Miss Bishop
Poindexter
Anderson
Olmsted
Lovell
Brenner
Richardson
Lima
Thompson
Twin Bridges
Husted
Jackson
Miss Nash
Roode
Beaverhead County Hospital Fund Planned From Barrett Gift
A $100000 gift from Martin Barrett launches a Beaverhead county hospital project in Dillon. Joseph Shineberger and Margaret Roe added $25000 each, with a $20000 site donation from State Bank of Dillon. The plan favors no church or club control, appoints elected officials to the executive staff, and aims to begin this year with future funds aiding the poor.
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Beaverhead County
Martin Barrett
Dillon
Joseph Shineberger
Barrett
Horse Prairie
Grasshopper
Margaret Roe
State Bank of
Beaverhead Brewery Company
Shineberger
California
Beaverhead
District Court
Board of County Commissioners
The
Hospitaal
Good roads urged as vital to postwar recovery and prosperity
County engineer W. E. Chapman told road advocates that transportation matters touch world problems and that better highways are essential to rebuilding industry and agriculture after the war. He cited economic gains for farmers, lower costs, and educational benefits from consolidated community schools due to improved roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Chapman
United States
Montana
Daly and Marchesseau Granted Marriage License in Polaris
Laurence H. Daly of Missoula and Florence E. Marchesseau daughter of Mr and Mrs E D Marchesseau of Polaris were granted a marriage license last Monday morning by Clerk of the Court Fred Rife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence H. Daly
Missoula
Florence E. Marchesseau
E. D. Marchesseau
Polaris
Fred Rife
Sunday church schedule and visiting guest in Wisconsin
Sunday, April 11 features Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm by Pastor H G Humphrey with Epworth League at 6 30 pm. Warren Martin of Wauwatosa Wisconsin is visiting his aunt Mrs William Bernstein for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G.humphrey
Epworth League
Warren Martin
Wauwatasa, Wis
William Bernstein
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rJisile
Asdermanic
Eliel
Swart
Nels Nelson
Powell CO
BROS
D. A. R. Regent
Mrs. Roode
Chapman
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