Pioneer Rancher Milton Nay Dies in Barrett Hospital
Milton J. Nay a prominent Beaverhead rancher died Sunday morning at Barrett hospital. Born 1858 in Fremont Nebraska he came to Bannack in 1864 and co founded Nay Brothers on Horse Prairie. Survived by brothers Byron and Ross Nay sister Eva Ingalls of Los Angeles and many relatives. Funeral Tuesday at Masonic Hall with Rev J A Meek of Grace Methodist Church officiating and burial at Mountain View.
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Barrett Hospital
Milton J. Nay
Masonic Hall
J. A. Meeka
Grace Methodist Church
Mountain View
Beaverhead
Mr. Nay
Fremont
Neb
Bannack
Milton
Byron
Ross
Horse Prairie
Nay
Grasshopper
Eva Ingalls
Los Angeles
Masonic Lodge
Knights Templar
Shrine
Jud Dickson
Pat Flynn
James Mansfield
Joseph Metlen
Chester Barrett
Ray Stocker
J. H. Gilbert
Isaac Rife
Frank Hazelbaker
W. S. Tash
George Harrison
W. M. McMannis
William Pahnish
Walter Paddock
Charles Hannes
Tom Scott
Harry Schuler
Harry BE. Andrus
George Pyle
Harry Graves
W. E. Lloyd
A. H. French
Frank Kellum
Dune Wadidams
Dillon Lodge installs Matt Kay as exalted ruler
Matt Kay was installed as exalted ruler for the year at Dillon Lodge No. 1554 BPOE during the regular meeting. Officers seated included L Ott Gordon leading knight Elmo Winn loyal knight Frank Lasich secretary E L Wheat treasurer Lester Smith trustee B W Emerick Tyler Kenneth Wheat esquire Homer Faust chaplain Emery Smith inner guard and Don Jutson organist. Installation conducted by past exalted rulers of the Butte lodge.
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Matt Kay
Dillon Lodge
L. Ott Gordon
Elmo Winn
Frank Lasich
E. L. Wheat
Lester Smith
B. W. Emerick
Kenneth Wheat
Tyler
Frank O'Ke
Openers Win for Dillon Gunners in Telegraphic Shoot
Pete Westergaard and Leslie Smith led the 25s with 25s as Dillon Gunners beat Butte 74 71 in round one. Hap Apgar added 24 to place second, and a record number of novices attended. Other 25 target scores included Peterson 23 Forrester 23 Emerick 23 and many others. Free won the handicap 42x50 with Hap Apgar second 41x50 and Peterson led doubles 42x50 with Apgar second 40x60.
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Butte
Pete Westergaard
Leslie Smith
Hap Apgar
Peterson
Fortrester
B. Emerick
J. E. Johnson
H. Gleed
J. Campbell
W.E. Johnson
S. F. Jones
W. H. Smith
V. Westergaard
J. Lynch
R. Gordon
Hammel McCollum
D. Gordon
A. Jones
Bergeson
J. Kelly
W. Stone
S. Taber
H. Robinson
Weenink
Gage
Ace Riley
E. Smith
D. ‘Emerick
F. O'Keefe
Dr. Free
Hap ‘Apgar
H J Peterson
Apgar
Free
Triplet Pleads Guilty in Assault Case
Frank Triplet, held at the county jail, pleaded guilty in a justice court before Judge George Opp and was sentenced to six months imprisonment and a $250 fine, both suspended on good behavior. He was jailed after release from Barrett hospital where he recovered from injuries said to have been from a beating by Robert McDaniels, whom Triplet allegedly stabbed during a bunkhouse quarrel at the E. B. Roe ranch on March 13.
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Frank Triplet
Justice Court
George Opp
Triplet
E. B. Roe Ranch
Butte Presbyterial Society Holds 25th Annual Meeting
Sessions were held this week for the 25th annual meeting of the Butte Presbyterial society with about 60 delegates present. A trumpet duet by Elizabeth Wilkinson and L. A. Gregory with Ralph McFadden opened Wednesday. Mrs. James Duguid, field secretary from the New York City mission board, gave an inspiring address. Lucille Nettik Ruth Jackson and Lois Gilbert of the high school contributed musical numbers. Afternoon speaker was Mrs. C. E. Shipman of Billings, synodical president, with a second address by Mrs. Duguid. Dillon Shoral club provided the music offering under Mrs. W. G. Gilbert.
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Elizabeth Wilkinson
L. A. Gregory
Ralph McFadden
James Duguid
Mission Board of
New York City
Lucille Nettik
Ruth Jackson
Lois Gilbert
C. E. Shipman
Billings
Synodical
Du‘guid
Dillon Shoral Club
W. G. Gilbert
Youths Lectured After Bicycle Ordinance Violation Hearing
Five older youths were summoned to the police court for alleged bicycle ordinance violations, given a lecture, and released.
Hats Tossed in Local 1936 Primary Races
Sheriff James McCollum’s 1936 campaign follows with three new filings for the July primary. Fred Rife seeks renomination as district court clerk on the Democratic ticket. Lee Tower enters sheriff race as a Democrat after long party involvement. George Harrison, Grasshopper rancher, files for District 1 commissioner on the Republican ticket. Nell Doyle seeks reelection as county superintendent of schools on the Democratic line. D. M. Best, Dillon veteran, files for nomination on the Republican ticket.
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James McCollum
Fred Rife
District Court
Rife
Lee Tower
Scout Court of Honor to Award Merit Badges Tonight
A court of honor convenes at the courthouse at 7 p m on Thursday April 16 for merit badges and advancement in Scouting. The program includes call to colors pledge of allegiance and opening, then badges presented to Dugan Luebben Bill Davis Carl Davis Joe Carroll Donald Smith Bruce Jeppson and others, with speeches by Thos E Luebben and Scout Executive Oscar E Hoover.
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Court House
Dugan Luebben
Dr. R. Albright
KE. L. Fairbanks
Bill Davis
Carl Davis
Joe Carroll
Donald Smith
Bruce Jeppson
E. L. Fairbanks
Johnny Wedum
Billie Bommfield
Stanley Bradley
Mizell Holden
Joe Taylor
Jimmy Luttrell
Buddie Dodd
Farrell
Thos. E. Luebben
Dugan
Luebben
Robert Smith
John Carr
Freddie Chapman
Vern McLaughlin
Woodmark
Kenneth Mount
Oscar E. Hoover
Silver Bow
Court of Honor
Farmers Union President to Visit Local Units
State President H D Rolph of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America will visit local units on May 29 at the Country Inn. A 10 a m conference with officers and delegates, a 12 30 p m covered dish luncheon, and a 1 30 p m general meeting with Rolph as principal speaker are planned, with additional speakers and details to be announced.
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H.D. Rolph
Farmers Educational and Cooperative ‘Union of America
Country Inn
Rolph
Miner Injured at Enmont Mine Treated at Barrett Hospital
W H Schmitt a leading Enmont mine official was brought to Barrett hospital Tuesday after injuries from being hoisted in the mine cage. His condition was reported not to be serious.
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W. H. Schmitt
Enmont
Barrett
Spring Athletics Begin At Schools
The training school starts a major spring PE program led by Miss Hellman for girls and Mr Fairbanks for boys featuring baseball track volleyball swimming and a play day with Montana Children's Home Twin Bridges A May 1 spring concert and an art exhibit at Normal College are also announced with student works awards and invited public attendance
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Eastern State Normal School
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Sit
Elizabeth Moeller
Nirmal College
Davenport Municipal Art Gallery
Davenport
Iowa
West Virginia
Ernest L. Heitkamp
Chicago Evening American
Mise Moeller
Normal College Art Club
Grace Redburn
Charlotte Ballard
The Lone Wolf Returns at Hartwig Spotlight
Thursday screening features a daring tale of a roving thief with Melvyn Douglas Gail Patrick and Tala Birell in a fast moving adventure packed with thrilling moments and suspenseful chases at Hartwig cinema.
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Lone Wolf
Annual Concert Presented by Normal College Groups
The Little Symphony orchestra and the college women’s glee club performed Monday evening at the Normal college auditorium. Directed by Ralph McFadden and Irene Bond, about 60 musicians offered a varied program with soloists Marjorie Tebeau Margarita Collins and Jean Grahay featuring voice piano and violin.
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Normal College
Little Symphony Orchestra
Women’s Glee Club of
the College
Ralph McFadden
Irene’ Bond
Marjorie Tebeau
Marguerite Collins
Jean Grahay
Slugfest Treat for Local Fans In Dillon
Dillon fans saw a boxing card at city hall for the local boxing club with Sue Babich of Butte defeating Weston Strasser in the main event. Draws and decisions marked the night as local fighters and visiting boxers claimed wins and crowd interest for upcoming wrestling cards.
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Dillon
City Hall
Sue Babich
Butte
Weston Strasser
Babe Nugent
F. Gibbons
Buzte Reilly
CCC
Phil Downing
Cowboy Swetish
Kid Hughes
Alabama
Jack Ditty
Charles McGahan
Stone
Firemen
Eddie Meyers
Emil van Velter
Bean Polo Kelly
Rudy Skaarda
Betty Bushey
Eddie Shires
Legion Sponsors Junior Baseball and Safety Bike Club
The American Legion decided to sponsor junior baseball with a larger fund this season to accommodate more youths. They already field their own team and will canvass for donations to hire a part time coach. They also endorsed forming a Safe Bike Rider club to promote highway safety with talks by patrolmen and guidance from local leaders. The Rockford model will guide the local club with member pledges and penalties for traffic rule infractions.
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The
Legion
Legionnaires
Lee McCracken
R. D. Curry
Slim” Sutherland
J. A. McCollum
Dale Tash
D. A. Galt
Rockford
Illinois
Police Department
Beaverthead County High School Variety Program Delights
Beaverthead county high school staged a spring variety program at the Dillon gym. The public speaking class featured music drama and dance with Helene Denise of the Hollywood ballet as a guest. A one act play Elmer and multiple numbers followed focusing on student talent and school staff contributions.
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Helene Denise
Hollywood Ballet
Dillon
Beaverhead County High School
L. A. Gregory
Elmer
Anna Bell Hartwig
Dorothy Perkins
Jane Waldorf
Alice Fox
Craig Anderson
Dorothy Ann Davis
Louise Farris
Arthur Hansen
Lindley Phillips
Jerry
Hartwig
L.A. Gregory
John Holden
Floyd Kenison
Ryan Dodge
Roy Worrester
Warren Stone
Fay Kirkpatrick
Glenn Hocking
Bruce Gilbert
Joe Herman
Lew Brundage
George Kennedy
Dillon Program to air on KGIR daily except Sundays
A new radio broadcast named the Dillon Program will be heard each weekday morning from 9:30 to 9:45 over KGIR in Butte. Dillon talent will be featured as arrangements allow, announced by station representative Mr Bliven.
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Dillon
KGIR
Butte
Dillon Business and Professional Women's Club Meets
The Dillon B and P W Club met Wednesday at the Andrus hotel dining room with publicity chair Mary Polich and Nellie Jensen in charge. After a light meal, members gave brief vacation talks as President Dora Smith presided, with Homer Faust and W M Stone attending as local press guests.
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Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club
Andrus Hotel
Mary Polich
Nellie Jensen
Dora Smith
Homer Faust
W. M. Stone
Dillon Boy Wins Speaking Honors at District Contest
George Kennedy of Beaverhead High won first in the district extemporaneous speaking contest held Friday night at the high school. James Cummings of Helena and Robert Weisburg of Butte tied for second and will join Kennedy to represent Beaverhead High at the state contest in Bozeman on April 29 to May 1. Competitors hailed from Butte, Helena, Butte Girls’ Central, Sheridan, and Dillon.
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Poraneous
George Kennedy
Beaverhead
James Cummings
Helena
Robert Weisburg
Butte
Beaverhead High
Bozeman
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Dillon Gunners
Butte Presbyterial Society
Scout Court OF Honor
Farmers Union
Hartwig Theatre
Dillon Boy
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