Monida Pool Hall Robbery Leads to Arrests in Montana
Early morning burglary at Van Houtin pool hall in Monida results in one arrest and pursuit of an accomplice in Madison county. Loot includes cash, cigarettes, cigars, and barber tools. Suspects denied participation. S M Booth later arrested and held for questioning. Much stolen goods recovered in a Snowline gravel pit. Booth remanded on $5,000 bond for district court.
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van Houtin
Monida
Madison County
Jerry van Houtin
Armstead
Ora Roselle
Orr
Temple
S. M. Booth
Snowline
Booth
Justice Court
George Opp
Former Dillon Man David Hood Dies Near Grandview Idaho
David Hood, longtime Dillon resident and ferryboat operator on the Snake River near Grandview Idaho, was found dead on his ferry boat likely from a heart attack. He was about 58 and had owned property on North Idaho Street in Dillon.
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Carl Mast
Idaho
David Hood
Grandview
Mr. Hood
Dillon
Idaho Street
Snake River
Renfro and Talent Enter Eastern Shooting Circuit
Renfro of Dell resumes national bid by competing in eastern shoots after leading Western events. He carries a $97.66 average and aims to reclaim the top national standing. Talent of Vandalia will join him in Delaware and Vandalia Ohio before returning for the local registered shoot during the firemen celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JE. W. Renfro
Dell
West
Delaware
Vandalia
Ohio
W. E
Former Dillon principal Dr May Hanks dies
One of Dillon's old-time residents was summoned beyond last Saturday at Manomet Massachusetts when Dr May Hanks who was at one time principal of the old Dillon high school died suddenly according to a letter received by Mrs Catherine P Willis from C Y Reeder also a former resident here. Dr Hanks was a practicing physician and seemed in her usual health and spirits the morning before her death, working at her profession as usual. She is remembered by many of the older residents of the city, who learn of her passing with deep regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Manomet
Mass
May Hanks
Dillon High School
Catherine P. Willis
C. Y
Robbery at Dell Hotel Endangers Proprietor and Worker
Two Idaho Falls youths identified as K. W. and Ralph Hall allegedly beat proprietor while forcing open the safe at the Dell hotel. About $75 plus two slot machines were taken. A female employee narrowly escaped a head shot as the bandits fled toward their car heading south. Sheriff Orr and Undersheriff Durty investigate with leads to capture. Further notes mention a Blackfoot couple obtaining a marriage license and a separate house call to Boulder, Colorado.
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Leaverhead
Dell
TE i Hgtt
W. CG. Orr
Durty
Lima
Dedication at Sacajawea Park Set for Sunday
The Montana and Idaho Mining associations plans an August 14 picnic at Lemhi Pass on the border. A. A. Simpson forest supervisor will issue the proclamation for the dedication of the Montana Idaho Sacajawea National Monument. O A Dingman of the Montana State School of Mines will discuss placer mining. The Salmon band returns after two years. The Baptist Ladies Aid society meets Thursday at Mrs Cantrell’s home.
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Montana
Idaho
Lemhi Pass
The
D.A.R
Regional Forest, Service
Montana-Idaho Sacajawea ‘National “Monument
A. A. Simpson
Beaverhead-Madison National Forest
A. Dingman
Montana State School of Mines
Baptist Ladies ‘Aid “Society
EL Cantrell
Forty graduates honored at Montana State Normal College
A summer class of 48 from Montana State Normal College received diplomas at a Wednesday commencement in the auditorium. President Sheldon S. Davis conferred diplomas, with Superintendent Charles Henry delivering the address on "The Teacher's Task."
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Montana State Normal College
Charles Henry
Sheldon S. Davis
Ralph McFadden
Rush Jordan
Lucy Carson
Davis
Sylvia Baue
Fairview
Rolland C
Leandry
Bainville
Cora A
Pioneer Matron Ida Saunders Dies in Lima
Ida F. Saunders, a Beaverhead pioneer born in 1864 in a Bannack‑bound wagon, died Saturday in Lima. Survivor include daughters Mrs. C F Jones of Monida and Mrs. Fred Kamps of Lima plus several grandchildren. Funeral Monday at the Gray home with Rev J A Meeke officiating. burial at Centennial Alley Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Jones
Monida
Fred Kamps
Lima
Gray
J. A. Meeke
Methodist Church
Centennial ‘Alley
Economist speaks before Dillon Rotarians at Andrus hotel
Dr. James McCluer Matthews gave the principal address at the Dillon Rotary Club meeting. He warned experts miss forecasts in politics and economics and urged Americans to think independently while stressing cooperative effort in business and community on local and international scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCluer Matthews
Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus
Matthews
Jie
Dy. S. of
Davis
Hazelbaker Tops in Montana Primary Returns
The state canvassing board completed auditing the primary results with Hazelbaker leading the governor race. Votes show Republican Hazelbaker 48 658 and Erickson 34 370 in a six-candidate gubernatorial field. party totals include 75 497 Democratic and 70 541 Republican ballots cast.
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F. A. Hazelbaker
Frank A. Hazelbaker
W.S. McCormack
John E. Erickson
Lewis Penwell
Miles ‘Romney
Harry B. Mitchell
Congress
Repub
Wool in transit as Boston firms lead 1932 clip sales
Wool consignments and sales last week totaled nearly a million pounds with the bulk from Boston firms Cordingly & Co Eiseman and Halowel Jones and Donald. The average advance was 7 cents and some clips brought 9 1 2 cents, marking the greatest weekly average of the season as the remaining 1932 clip moves from First National warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National
Cordingly & Co
Eiseman and Halowel
Jones and Donald
Boston
Republicans Meet to Plan Campaign in Beaverhead County
A Beaverhead county central committee meeting at Albert Baker’s court house office elected O A Bergeson as state committeeman and named precinct committeemen for twenty four divisions after a campaign planning session. The list includes Howard Morse Lakeview James Bray Monida Bertha Van Houtin H T Kraabel Oscar Gravely Patrick Gordons Hansen Selway Mooney Ashworth Gilbert Schmittroth Opp Bell Knapp Crossley Ices Pash Claman Anson Lloyd Harvey Te Lloyd.
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Beaverhead County
Tite
J. O. Selway
Bergeson
Dillon
Howard KF. Morse
Lakeview
James H. Bray
Monida
Bertha van Houtin
Lima
H. T. Kraabel
Dell
Oscar Gravely
MK. . Patrick
Armstead
Dellar Gordons
Grant
Carl C. Hansen
Brenner
Elmer Selway
Barratts
Dan Mooney
Bannack
W. R. Ashworth
J. HL. Gilbert
Louis Schmittroth
Genre
Reiehle
Alt. Crossley
Glendale
B.C
Polis
Pash
Jackson
Mark Claman
Wisdom
Don Anson
Coolidge
Chas. I Lloyd
Dewey
M. M. Harvey
Nicholia
Afton
Lloyd
The Truth About the Blayds at Normal College
A three act comedy staged in the Normal college auditorium Monday night by the Delta Psi Omega honorary drama society drew a large audience. It was praised as one of the finest amateur productions here. The Little Symphony orchestra directed by Frances Robinson provided a delightful musical interlude between acts.
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Moiday
Delta Psi Omega Honorary Drnmities Society
Symphony
Frances Robinson
Tax Levy Unchanged Despite Taxable Value Drop
Beaverhead county keeps its tax levy at 25.50 mills for 19382 with general school high school and road funds. total assessed valuation falls to 5 568 880 from 6 069 795. Commissioners O C Gosman and Martin Jackson led the session with Fred I Clark of the Oregon Short Line among attendees. economies trimmed district school budgets as the final equalization and levy meeting concluded.
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Beaverhead County
O. C. Gosman
Lima
Martin Jackson
Jackson
Por
New Quarter Dollar Coin First of 1082 Issue Reaches Dillon
The first quarter-dollar coins of the 1082 issue have arrived in Dillon and are being distributed through banks. The pieces feature the eagle on one side and a Washington profile on the other as a memorial to the second century since his birth.
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Dillon
Washington
Herder Found Dead on Upper Blacktail Trail
A 72 year old herder, Chast thu stead, was found dead in the Phoektail creed area beside his horse on Friday. Ralph Hendricks reported the death, and Coroner James E Phillips and Chief Nelson transported the body to Dillon. Funeral held Saturday at St. Leichtier Catholic Church with Rev. L. Lehtier officiating. He had worked for Selway Sheep Company for years and was well known locally. Relatives could not be located.
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Chast Thustead
Ralph Hendricks
James EE. Phillips
Nelson
Dillon
Flx
Cousin of Mrs Brundage Is Winner in Olympics
Ralph Hill, Olympic runner representing Oregon, finished second in the 5000 meters at Los Angeles after broadcasts claimed the Finlander Linderman fouled him twice. Commentators suggested Hill might have won if his bid had come on the back stretch rather than the home stretch.
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Ralph Hill
Los Angeles
Oregon
H. M. Brundage
Linderman
Finland
Hill
Jas
Dillon Lodge 1554 Meeting Noted In Brief
As a feature of the regular meeting of Dillon Lodge No. 1554 B P C E Tuesday evening R H Jardine and Carey Bill and Shirley were mentioned in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge No. 1554
R. H. Jardine
Carey Bill and Shirley
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Monida Pool Hall
Renfro
East
Dillon Schools
R. E. Elliott
Ida Fackrell
Floyd Lent
Blackfoot
C. E. Black
Boulder
Colorado
Sacajawea Park
Baptist Aid Society
State Normal College
Charles W. Rideway
Christina
Hazel Helen Ridgway
Marion Rife
Miles City
Mildred Nita Russell
Ledger
Lewis H. Rutter
Hinsdale
Maurine Shortley
Lewistown
Helen Alletha Standish
Bole
A. Jennie Stubbe
Westby
Veda Elizabeth Thompson
Farmington
Amos L. Wright
Anna Josephine Zehing
Rollins
Beaverhead
Ida F. Saunders
William Gray
Pleasant Valley
Idaho Falls
Gregson Springs
James M. Matthews
Service Club
Hazelbaker
F. H. Cooney
Lester H. Loble
Tom Stout
L. A. Poot
J. J. Bourquin
C. A. Morris
Raymond T. Nagle
John Tansil
George P. Porter
John J. Holmes
D. O. Robinson
Glenn T. Davis
J. W. Walker
Robert F. Thibaudeau
James J. Brett
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Miss Elizabeth
Ireland
Christine Sadie
William
Selway Sheep Company
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