Beaverhead County Announces Dual Bids for Livestock Pavilion
Beaverhead County Commissioners in Dillon Montana in a special session on April 16 1928 discussed building a stock pavilion at the fairgrounds to be 100 by 100 or 100 by 50 feet tile and concrete with a shingle roof and announced two bid calls based on those plans. The final size would depend on bid costs and the fair fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Beaverhead Fair Association
J. H. Gilbert
George Lovell
W. 8. Tash
George Opp
George Baker
George Dart
B. N. Stevenson
Fair Fund
Association
Board of County Commissioners
Medlen
Robert Clark Makes Golf Name For Self
Professor Robert Clark of Normal College, a Dillon Country Club member, scored the first official hole in one on the present course. The 185 yard No 6 hole saw the ball roll straight into the cup with Cluley watching. Clark expects to submit his card and join the local Hole In One club.
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Robert Clark
The
Normal College
Dillon Country Club
J. B. Cluley
Clark
Blaze at Bannack and Washington House Sparsely Damages
Firefighters were dispatched at 1 pm Thursday to a brick house owned by W. H. Wilson at the Bannack and Washington corner. The upper story blaze stemmed from a defective flue, was hard to locate but quickly extinguished with little damage.
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Bannack and
Washington Streets
W. H. Wilson
Clean up Better Motto than Swat the Fly
A concise editorial note argues that "Clean up" is a superior motto to "Swat the Fly" for community campaigns. The remark suggests clarity and constructive action over aggressive phrasing.
Rural school track meet moved to May 4
The grade school track meet scheduled for April 27 and 28 has been postponed to May 4 and 5 due to inclement weather. Officials expect higher turnout as roads improve and outdoor practice resumes. Scholarship contests spelling writing arithmetic declamation and a music memory event are added. The high school operetta The Wishing Well is moved to May 4 with Miss Lenore Thompson directing.
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Lenore Thompson
Missoula
Little
Dansie
Hignight
Light
Smith
Brundage
Graeter
Foreman Lee Henry Undergoes Appendectomy
Lee Henry foreman at the Tribune shop underwent an operation at Barrett hospital Wednesday afternoon for appendicitis and reports indicate a quick recovery.
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Lee Henry
Tribune
Barrett Hospital
Equal Effort for All in Clean Up Campaign
The statement urges inclusive participation in cleanup work. It argues that every man woman and child should be interested and actively engaged, noting there is ample work for everyone to contribute.
Grant resident A A Anderson dies after brief illness
A A Anderson of Grant, prominent local resident and businessman, died at Barrett hospital last Sunday morning after a brief illness. Born 46 years ago in Denmark, he immigrated to America as a youth and worked on county ranches before owning and converting a Grant stable into a garage. He lived in the area for over 20 years, remained unmarried with no known relatives, and his funeral was held Tuesday at Brundage chapel with Rev. H B Ricketts officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery.
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A. A.anderson
Grant
Barrett Hospital
Mr. Anderson
Denmark
America
Brundage Chapel
H. B. Ricketts
Methodist Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Dillon Handballers Travel for State Meet in Helena
George Melton leaves Wednesday for Helena to face Bud Hartwig in the state handball tournament opening Thursday. Melton aims to defend his singles title and together with Hartwig will enter the doubles. A victory this year and next would grant Melton permanent possession of the trophy.
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George Melton
Helena
Bud Hartwig
Melton
Cleveland
Ohio
Hartwig
Dillon
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Liquor Sales Charge
M. J. Ryan pleaded not guilty in justice court to selling liquor to minors. Deputy Sheriff Wampler and Chief Nelson arrested him last Thursday at a cabin in the Cabbage patch. He was bound over to district court by Judge Opp on $1,000 bond, which he could not meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Ryan
Cabbage Patch
Wampler
Nelson
Justice Court
Opp
Clean Up Campaign Urges Community Health and Pride
A State Board of Health bulletin urges a nationwide Clean Up and Paint Up Week as vital for health, with spring as the natural time for thorough home and streets cleaning. Dillon firms promote a Fire Prevention campaign with ads in the Tribune to boost local effort toward making Dillon a spotless town.
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State Board of Health
Dillon Business
The
Tribune
Dillon
Improvements Under Way at Golf Course
Dillon golfers benefit from spring work on the local course. Johnny Mallon, new pro since April 1, puts fresh sand on greens and plans a putting clock on the ninth. Grounds committee head L. K. Adams leads crews removing obstacles and smoothing fairways. Sagebrush burning by Hartwig and Bechler helps, with a likely early May tournament. 1928 dues due by May 1 and memberships near capacity.
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Dillon
Johnny Mallon
L. K. Adams
W. B. Hartwig
C. H. Bechler
Local Growers Top 1928 Wool Market
The Poindexter and Orr company and Gilbert Livestock company from Southwestern Montana led this year’s wool market. Their 30,000 fleece clips sold under contract for 42.5 cents, the season’s high in the Northwest for this wool grade. Arthur Ward of Colored Worsted Mills of Providence arranged the sale. In addition, a domestic advisory note urges yard and refuse cleanup to curb fly breeding and disease spread.
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Montana
Poindexter and Orr Company
Gilbert Livestock Company
Northwest
Arthur Ward
Providence
R. 1
Poindexter Returns from Los Angeles Due to Brother Illness
Dr. F. M. Poindexter came back this week from Los Angeles where he was summoned by the illness of his brother Phil H. Poindexter.
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F. M. Poindexter
Los Angeles
Phil H. Poindexter
Ike Rife Jr Attends Funeral of Thomas Pierce
Ike Rife Jr from Medicine Lodge visited last week to attend the funeral of the late Thomas Pierce.
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Ike Rife Jr
Medicine Lodge
Thomas Pierce
Johnny Mallon Keeps Busy With Afternoon Lessons
Johnny Mallon has stayed active giving lessons every afternoon and has spent mornings handling essential work without needing extra help.
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Johnny Mallon
Community Observe National Forest Week in Dillon
National Forest Week runs April 22 to 28 with Dillon businesses cooperating with forestry officials. The campaign emphasizes fire prevention and timber conservation through posters displays lectures and school programs. An employment office opens for pine beetle work in the Big Hole basin hiring 200 to 300 men at about four dollars a day with transportation provided to Wisdom and deductions for 21 days of work if needed.
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Forestry Department
Dillon
Big Hole
Ralph McFadden to perform two musicales in Butte
Ralph McFadden, piano instructor at the Normal college, visits Butte this week to appear in two musicales at Miss St. Quentin's studio on Friday and Saturday evenings. He has had high demand at recitals and will accept many engagements. He also served as a judge at the state music meet recently.
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Ralph McFadden
the Normal College
Butte
Miss St. Quentin
Mcffadden
Pioneer Matron of Beaverhead County Dies in Dillon
Mrs. Victoria Massie longtime Beaverhead resident died Friday at a Butte hospital after months of illness. Born in Canada and raised in Bannack she lived on a Horse Prairie ranch before moving to Dillon. Survived by two daughters Mamie Swanson and Joe Matson and four sons Wilfred Fred John and Arthur Massie. Funeral Monday at St Rose Church with interment in Mountain View Cemetery.
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Butte
Victoria Massie
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Massie
Canada
Bannack
Horse Prairie
Mamie Swanson
Joe Matson
Kellogg
Idaho
Wilfred
Anaconda
Fred
Seattle
John
Deer Lodge
Arthur
St. Rose Catholic Church
F. X. Leschner
Mountain View Cemetery
Junior Prom at Beaverhead County High School
The Beaverhead County High School hosts the Junior Prom this Saturday in the gym. Seniors and teachers praise the event as a standout of the social calendar with a spring landscape decor, rose arrangements, refreshments, and the Baxter-Tonrey orchestra providing music.
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Beaverhead County High School
Baxter-Tonrey
Arbor Day Proclaimed by Gov J E Erickson
Governor J E Erickson proclaimed May 8 as Arbor Day in Montana to protect forests and trees. He urged both children and adults to observe the day and promote forest conservation through planting trees and public example. The proclamation calls for schools and people to join in making Arbor Day highly successful.
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Helena
Montana
J. E. Erickson
Snow Delays Big Hole Pine Beetle Campaign
S. T. Billings forest ranger said two feet of snow sit on timberland edges and unknown depths lie deeper in the woods. Supplies are at Wisdom but crews cannot be deployed until snow eases, with recent storms blamed for the unusual buildup.
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S. T. Billings
Forest Ranger
Big Hole
Butte
Billings
Clean up for health and safety across the community
A call for sensible cleanup measures highlights the health safety thrift and pride of residents. Officials urge coordinated action to improve hygiene streets and public spaces for the happiness and well being of all citizens.
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Delaware
Frank B. Willis
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Dillon Handballers
Gilbert L.S
Buppte
Gov
Josef Franz Kapp
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