Commencement Week Activities At Normal College
The Normal college ends summer term with diverse events. Babson Institute's James McClure Matthews spoke to students and Rotary club. Nelle Weston presented Sum Up by Lula Vollmer. Marie Montana performed with Ralph MacFadyen and Mass Robinson. Dr. Henry Neumann spoke on character education and class visits. State Superintendent Elizabeth Ireland set to speak on August 8.
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Normal College
James McClure Matthews
Babson Institute
Rotary Club
Marie Montana
Dillon
Ralph MacFadyen
Neumann
Elizabeth Ireland
Beav erhead County Seeks Drought Relief Areas
A Beaverhead county delegation met with the county board to press drought relief measures for southern sections. Officials confirmed that federal aid would include reduced concentrate costs and federal livestock purchases to help areas with drought impacted crops and markets.
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Beaverhead County
Board of County Commissioners
W. B. Hartwig
J. C. Taylor
Helena
Federal Commission of Livestock
J C Penney Manager Upgrades Local Store Interiors
J C Jeppson manager at J C Penney installed new merchandise tables and fixtures in the local store. The changes enhance interior attractiveness and provide greater convenience to shoppers.
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J. C. Jeppson
J. C. Penney Company
Normal College Alumni Picnic Set for August 2 on Campus
The Normal College Alumni announce their annual picnic to be held Thursday evening August 2 on campus. All members are urged to attend and bring their own cup and silver. Those who have not contributed to lunch are asked to bring 25 cents.
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Normal College
Former Dillon Man Greets President in Honolulu Visit
Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived in Honolulu, a historic moment for the Hawaiian Islands, greeted on arrival by Gov. Joseph Poindexter and local officials as the first sitting U.S. president to visit the territory.
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Dillon
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Joseph. Be. Poindexter
Reverend R O Shannon Relocates to Lewistown
The Rev R O Shannon and family leave Dillon for Lewistown where he will serve as pastor of the First Baptist church. Local friends regret their departure but wish the family happiness in their new, larger field of service.
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R. O. Shannon
Lewistown S
Shannon
First Baptist Church
Dillon
Dillon Youth Wins University of Chicago Entrance Scholarship
John H. Gilbert Jr of Beaverhead County High School in Dillon has earned a University of Chicago entrance scholarship worth $150 covering half tuition for the first year. He starred as class president junior year and vice president senior year, led in scholarship, and participated in the school paper dramatics golf and basketball.
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Chicago
John H. Gilbert, Jr
Beaverhead County High School
University of Chicago
Gilbert
S. Pacific St
Dillon
Hansen jailed on game law charge in Wise River
John Hansen a native of Russia and new citizen was arrested last week in the Big Hole basin by Deputy Game Warden Charles Price for killing an elk out of season in Wise River. He pleaded guilty before Judge George Opp and was fined 200 dollars or to serve jail time.
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John Hansen
Russia
Big Hole
Charles Price
Wise River
Hansen
Dillon
George Selway
Divide
George Opp
Home Demonstration Meeting At Beaverhead County High
About 40 women attended a Tuesday afternoon home demonstration at Beaverhead County High School. The event featured a chicken canning demonstration and was led by Miss Stone and Miss Smith from the state extension service.
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Beaverhead County High School
Miss Stone
Miss Smith
State Extension Service
Notice B and P W Club Members Asked to Return Forms
The Business and Professional Women's Club requests members to mail or deliver completed questionnaires to Miss Mary Polich rather than Miss Luella Stickney, the club president.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club
Luella Stickney
Mary Polich
Miss Stickney
Neighbors of Woodcraft Meet at I O O F Hall
Neighbors of Woodcraft gathered Wednesday evening at 8 o clock in the I O O F hall for a good program and refreshments.
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Woodcraft
Suspected counterfeit dime ring unsettles Dillon
A number of counterfeit dimes circulated in Dillon on Sunday while the man suspected of passing the coins could not be located. It is believed he left town as soon as suspicion arose.
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Dillon
Beaverhead county tax valuation up in 1934 figures
Beaverhead county reports total taxable value of 4 736 304 up about 80 000 from last year with Dillon at 874 239 and Lima 117 805. County clerk Albert Baker lists 2 699 electors voting in the primary election 70 2 percent of 38 844 registered. Memorial services were held for Rev Bishop W F Faber of Montana at St James Episcopal church coinciding with his burial in Lockport New York.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon
Lima
Albert Baker
W. F. Faber
Diocese of Montana
St. James Episcopal Church
H. N. Tragitt
Lockport
N. Y
Birthday Celebration At Gene Cranes On Kentucky Avenue
A large group of small friends gathered at Gene Cranes home on Kentucky avenue last Wednesday to celebrate his fifth birthday anniversary with games and refreshments. J D Harrison traveled from his Grasshopper ranch to attend.
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Gene Crane
Kentucky Avenue
Bitterroot-Beaverhead Fire Under Control in Montana
Reports from the local forest office said the fire that spread from Car mine creek on the east side of the Bitterroot into Beaverhead national forest Monday was under control and expected to be fully extinguished today. The blaze covered about 800 acres, burning mainly beetle killed timber, with about 240 men deployed from the county and Bitterroot section to fight it. Other fires in Montana and Idaho were also reported under control.
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Mine Creek
Beaverhead National Forest
Montana
Idaho
Bitterroot
Barrett Named Vice President At Bankers Meeting
At the Montana Bankers association annual meeting held at Canyon hotel Yellowstone National Park R M Barrett president of the State Bank & Trust company Dillon was appointed vice president for the State Bank section of the American Bankers association for a one year term Local bankers and their wives attended the convention including Mr and Mrs R M Barrett Mr and Mrs J W Rees and Mr and Mrs J H Gilbert
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Montana Bankers Association
Canyon Hotel
Yellowstone National Park
R. M. Barrett
State Bank & Trust Company of
Dillon
State Bank
American Bankers Association
J. W. Rees
J. H. Gilbert
Edith Saxton Marries Homer Albert Byllesby in Mexico
Dillon friends report Miss Edith Saxton formerly Helena native and local telephone exchange chief operator married Homer Albert Byllesby at Tia Juana Mexico on July 17. Saxton plans to return to San Diego with her husband who works for Consolidated Gas and Electric Company.
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Dillon
Edith Saxton
Homer Albert Byllesby
Tia Juana
Mexico
Saxton
Helena
San Diego
Consolidated Gas & Electric Company
Convention to Ratify 21st Amendment Held in Helena
Albert Baker as clerk and recorder reports a secretary of state notice that a ratifying convention for the 21st amendment will be held in Helena on August 6. Dr. If M. Poindexter and Terry Browning are the county delegates pledged to vote in favor.
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Albert Baker
Secretary of State
Helena
If. M. Poindexter
Terry Browning
Beaverhead county hailed as a favored Montana refuge
A discussion extols Beaverhead county as a relief from national heat and shortages. The piece highlights cool summers, abundant outdoor scenery, welcoming locals, and easy access to highways and nature for tourists and ranchers while noting lower crowding and affordable outdoor recreation in the region.
Masonic Party at Bridges August 4
Invitations have been received for a gala party to be held Saturday evening August 4 at Twin Bridges. All Masons and visiting brothers are invited to attend. The program begins at 8 PM with the Knights of Birmingham of Wisdom staging a funfest. Refreshments will be served. those attending from here should notify Willard Shaffner.
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Twin Bridges
Knights of Birmingham of Wisdom
Willard Shaffner
Prizes Set for Dillon Rodeo Events This Week
A Dillon general committee, with the fire department and local farmers, organized a rodeo for September 2 and 3. Day money includes 60 for first, 30 for second, and 20 for third in bucking contests. Six daily races plus free for all pig goose relay and novelty events planned. Top horses from James Johnson Jackson and Fred Gill Wise River secured. renowned riders expected.
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Dillon Fire Department
James Johnson
Jackson
Fred Gill
Wise River
West
Former Helena resident dies in Washington DC
News comes of the death in Washington DC last Monday night of Mrs. Benjamin S. Bratcher formerly Miss Linnice Conway of this city. She had lived in Helena until recently and was a graduate of Helena High School. Survived by her husband, a seven day old daughter, her parents, five sisters and a brother, with body to be brought to Helena for interment. She was a department manager for Montana Life Insurance and active in the Order of Eastern Star.
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Washington, D. C
Benjamin S. Bratcher
Linnice Conway
Bratcher
Helena
Washington
Glendale
George B. Conway
Montana Life Insurance Company
Order of Eastern Star
Ora
Alice Conway
W. J. Cushing
Dillon
A. H. Wrench
Argenta
Gustav Bohstedt
Madison
Wis
Walter Conway
Chinook
Maxwell
Butte
Mrs E C Perkins Hosts Social for Granddaughters Visit
Mrs E C Perkins entertained Tuesday afternoon for the pleasure of her granddaughters Miss Jane Arun and Miss Helen Gerry who are visiting in Dillon. The event was at Mrs Earl Fairbanks home with social time and refreshments. Guests included Mary Dawn Warner Ruth Helen Albright Betty Jo Jeppson Lida Shaffner Irene Megaquier Valera Fairbanks and the honored guests. Mrs Chris Hansen and children have returned home to Dillon after spending the past seven days.
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E C. Perkins
Jane Arun
Helen Gerry
Dillon
Earl Fairbanks
Mary Dawn Warner
Ruth Helen Albright
Betty Jo Jeppson
Lida Shaffner
Irene “Megaquiér
Valera Fairbanks
Chris Hansen
Economist Speaker Delivers Insightful Rotary Talk
James McClure Matthews of Babson Institute, Boston, spoke at the Dillon Rotary Club on economic outlook. He argued conditions are improving from 18 months ago and predicted continued gains, noting heavy industry swings and manageable national debt. Dr Sheldon E. Davis chaired. visitors included John Sanderson of Anaconda and EK W Bond among others. Dr Robert KE Albright reviewed current events focusing on Austria.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Medlen Hotel
James McClure Matthews
Babson Institute
Boston
Matthews
Dillon Club
Matthew
Sheldon E. Davis
John Sanderson
Anaconda
EK. W. Bond
Jack Rees
Ben Stevenson
Joe Mulkey
Earl Fairbanks
Robert KE. Albright
Federal men take over Lima bank
An Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has taken control of the First National Bank in Lima. Examiners have been dispatched to appraise assets, with $40,000 of the bank’s assets insured.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
First National Bank
Lima
Woolgrowers Leader Attends Billings Meeting on Grazing Bill
W W G Gilbert president of the Montana Woolgrowers association attended a Billings meeting this week to discuss administration of the Taylor Grazing bill. Mrs H L Rodman and daughter Eleanor visited Dillon from their Centennial valley summer home on Wednesday.
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W.W. G. Gilbert
Montana Woolgrowers’ Association
Billings
H. L. Rodman
Eleanor
Dillon
Centennial Valley
Sportsmen Seek Open Bird Season in Beaverhead County
Beaverhead county sportsmen urge a regular open season for birds, arguing birds are more numerous than in many seasons past. The group notes Beaverhead is not in the state game commission list of allowed areas.
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Beaverhead County
State
Game. Commission
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Joseph B. Poindexter
Hawaii
Lewistown
Dillon Youth
Jack Gilbert
University
P. W
J. D. Harrison
Beaverhead Valley
Masonic
Bridges
James McClear Matthews
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