Sheriff Aids In Breaking Up Idaho Harness Theft Ring
Sheriff James McCollum joined a multi county task force in Idaho and Montana to crack a ring stealing harness and saddles from ranches in Bonneville and nearby counties. Five sets of harness and other goods were recovered along with multiple arrests including Harold Hollis and Cap Wallace. The investigation linked thefts reported since the start of the year to a cache near Howe and a Boise Payette Lumber Company site.
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James McCollum
Idaho
Heaverhead
John Peterson
Grant
Salt Lake Tribune
Falls
Montana
Payette Tumben
Roberts and
Shelley
Little Lost River Country
Harold “Slim” Hollis
Cap” Wallace
Blackfoot
Rigby
Harry Meppen
Bonneville County
Theodore Gnelling
Lewisville
John Lee
McCollum
Dillon
Mont
Meppen
E. T. Fillmore
Ira Corey
Bonneville
Brian d New Industry Resumes in Beaverhead County
An old Beaverhead lime industry restarts as W T Scully leases the Birch Creek lime kiln near Farlin and plans large scale output. About 1800 pounds daily will be shipped to Bannack for smelting use, with the lime praised as Montana’s best.
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Beaverhead County
W. T. Scully
Birch Creek
Montana
Bannack
Farlin
District Meet Won by Future Farmers
The Beaverhead Future Farmer judging team won first in poultry and second in livestock at the district F F A meet in Missoula April 5 and 6. Poultry team members were Wallis Banning James Freeman and John Sweeney. stock judges were John Sweeney Wallis Banning and Don Shaffner. Wallis Pfahning led with 1072.5 points, Myron Lutey 1067.5, John Sweeney 1040. A banquet by Orchard Homes club of Missoula closed the meet.
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Beaverhead
Missoula
Wallis Banning
Jameis Freeman
John Sweeney
Lont
Kalispell
Don Shaffner
Three Men Held in Dell Postal Robbery Case
Three suspects remain jailed on charges tied to a Dell postal and store robbery committed two years ago. F Gilstrap allegedly confessed to officers. Gilstrap was seized last week by Sheriff McCollum and Under sheriff Blinn, while John Tabor and C H Tabor were captured at White Sulphur Springs and Deer Lodge. The two brothers were escorted to Dillon by Sheriff McCollum and Deputy Flynn.
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Dell
F. Gilstrap
Gilstrap
McCollum
Blinn
John Tabor
White Sulphur ‘Springs
C. H. Tabor
Deer Sledge
Dillon Sunday
Flynn
Cast Selected for Beaverhead County High Class Play
The senior class at Beaverhead County High announces rehearsals for Your Money or Your Wife a three act farce by Glenn Hughes on April 27. Cast includes Mr Jones Jack Reeves Mrs Jones Corrine Willey and others with bridesmaids to be named later.
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Beaverhead County High School
Apri
Glenn Hughes
Mr. Jones
Jack Reeves
Jones
Corrine Willey
Doris
Lucille Pickerick
Hamilton Cabot
Erwin Christensen
Varied program at Dillon Rotary meeting
Dillon Rotarians enjoyed a varied program at the Metlen hotel Monday evening. L. H. Smith chaired with guests Henry Coulam of Butte and others. James McCulley, winner of the Beaverhead high school contest, spoke on International Trade in War Munitions. He will represent the county in the district contest. Henry Coulam discussed interstate haul regulations. Tom Luebben urged a strong Dillon delegation to the state Rotary convention in Helena May 6 and 7. O A Bergeson reported progress on possible FERA funds for the community.
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Dillon Rotarians
Metlen
L. H. Smith
Henry Coulam
Butte
Lowrey
Deer Lodge
Harry ‘Baumberger
Alice Olmsted
Elizabeth Shotwell
Dorothy Derry
Ballard
James McCulley
McCulley
Beaverhead County
Anaconda
Oregon Short Line
Interstate ‘Commerce Commission
Tom Luebben
Helena
Dillon
A. Bergeson
FERA
City Council confirms election results after recount
In a special meeting Monday night the council canvassed votes from the city election with no changes. D. A. Galt leads mayoral race by 22 votes over B. W. Emerick. George Opp wins alderman in the third ward and will take office at the regular meeting on the first Wednesday in Mary. Emerick and Fred A. Woodside will retire from their posts on that date.
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D. A. iGalt
B. W.gmerick
George Opp
Im. Mary
Emerick
Fred
Woodside
Froga
City Adopts Comprehensive Traffic Regulations
Dillon residents are urged to study a city council ordinance covering parking rules right of way pedestrian rights loading zones and penalties. It sets speed limits near schools 12 miles per hour and 15 miles per hour at intersections and curves 20 mph elsewhere with strict rules for intoxicated or reckless driving and required aid after accidents.
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Dillon
Dillon Tribune
Constrom
Parent Teachers Elect Officers at Beaverhead PTA Meeting
Beaverhead county high school hosted the regular Parent Teacher Association session. Mrs. R. D. Curry presided as president with prayers by Mrs. H. S. Morse. Members rose from 237 to 320, representing 302 homes, 88 percent turnout. Funds supported school books, hot lunches, milk, and eye care. charity events aided three tensilectomies and glasses for one child. The year’s record book, created by Montana State Normal College art students led by Miss Mary Baker, will become a permanent history of the organization. The Dillon Choral Club, under Mrs. W. G. Gilbert, and the Melody Maids sang, with a May meeting planned at Mrs. C. M. Casterline’s home.
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Beaverhound County High School
R. D. Curry
H. S. Morse
Evelynne Tash
Lillie Andersen
Freraldine Moulton
Beulah ‘Dubler
Marie’ Peck
Ruth ‘Wineman
Clayton’ Beaudry
Dillon Choral Club
W. G . Gilbert
PTA
Helen Anderson
Helen G. Anderson
Laura Anderson
Louise Ferris
Suzanne Gilbert
Margaret Given
Beatrice Johnson
Lucille Pickelick
Mary ‘Dawn ‘Warner
Dorothy Graves
Jane Waldorf
Betty Jo Jeppson
Marjorie Opp
Ferm Stahl
Patricia Thibadeau
Lorraine McGrath
Emma McGahan
Mary Sweeney
Wilamina Rogers
Ruth Helen “Albright
Dillon Bottling Works Moves to New Location
The Dillon Bottling Works relocates to a remodeled building adjoining the post office on Montana street. The sale floor now displays wholesale merchandise on the same level as the plant. S. B. Patterson, longtime wholesale liquor dealer, occupied Bannack street since 1889.
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Dillon Bottling Works
Monay
Montana Street
Ithe
Patterson
Ithe City
Mn Bannack Street
Farmers Union Meetings in Dillon Attract Large Attendance
Beaverhead and Silver Bow locals of the Farmers Union held two well attended sessions in Dillon with H D Rolph state president speaking on agricultural problems and the Washington committee. Senator J B Garrison discussed local and state agricultural conditions while John Albers presided and Maize Hand oversaw the program.
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Beaverhead
Silver Bow
Farmers’ Union
Dillon
H. D. Rolph
Fariners’ Union
Washington
J. B. Garrison
Madison County
John Albers
Bond
Maize Hand
Clarence Chane
Elmer Peterson
Don Julsion
Birch Creek Harmonica Band
June Patrick
Billy Tower
James McCulley
Frank Buhrer
Susan Hand
H. M. Miller
M. A. Sterrett
W. E. Roberts
A. J. Rife
Leases Wanted On Mining Property
Montana School of Mines outlines proper mining property leasing. Professor O A Dingman notes Montana placer royalties typical at 10 percent of gross production unless gravel is rich and easy to process. Leases should include date, parties, duration, location, royalty, sublet options, renewals, transfers, and working terms.
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Montana School of Mines
O. A. Dingman
The
Mining College
Montana
Dingman
Judson Best Shows Satisfactory Recovery After Surgery
Reports from Murray hospital at Butté indicate Judson Best is recovering well after an operation performed last week. The statement notes a satisfactory outcome and uneventful convalescence.
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Murray
Butté
Judson P
Popular Matron Harriet Dart Dies in Dillon at 83
Harriet A. Dart, 83, longtime Dillon resident and first matron of Mizpah Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, died Wednesday afternoon at her North Washington home after a long illness. She came west as a youth from Kenosha, Wisconsin, married George W. Dart in 1877, helped run Dart Hardware, and managed her husband’s estate after his death. Funeral services were held Friday at St. James Episcopal Church with interment at Mountain View Cemetery. Eastern Star members attended in a body.
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Heath
Beaverhead County
Harriet A. Dart
North
Washington Street
Dart
Kenosha
Wis
Thomas Selway
Corrine
Utah
Montana
Hig Sors
Mizpah
Order of Astern Star
George F
Fred W. Dart
Dale
Thornley Dart
Dillon
Walter Ox
Bocneville
Miss
Tom J. Smith
Salt Lake
Mark Selway
Alhambra
Calif
George Selway
Divide
Bert Selway
Jack Selway
George W. Dart
Violent Grasshopper storm disrupts Bannack power line
Reports from Dillon on Monday describe a severe electric storm on the Grasshopper River after noon. The incident knocked out the Bannack power transmission line briefly and hail the size of marbles pelted the countryside.
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Dillon
Bannack
B and B Pinochle Club Finishes Season
The final meeting of the season was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ned Saunders last Friday evening. High scores were achieved by Addie Morrison Maynard Miller and Mins. Refreshments followed the games.
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Ned Saunders
Mins
Addie Morrison
Maynard Miller
Re-registration mailings for county voters who did not cast a ballot
Albert Baker, county clerk, sends cards to Kleembers voters who registered for the last general election but did not vote. Registry books are open for new entries or readding names by applying at the office or with a registration agent. Of 4,180 registered, 3,877 voted, removing 753 from the list.
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Albert Baker
Students present two one act plays at Shrine meeting
Students from Montana State Normal College presented two one act plays at a meeting of Bagiad Temple of the Shrine in Butte on Wednesday afternoon.
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Montana
State Normal College
Butte
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Sheriff
Joing Hunt
Briand
County
Future Farmers
Rotary Meet
T. Lee McCracken
Lillian ‘Stone
Beaverhead- Conn
Farmers’ Union Meeting
School of Mines
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