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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1937
Page
4
Fergus County's population has grown from about 100 to 5000 in eight years with most men working as ranchers or independent businesspeople. A rising number of tramps ride west daily on trains begging at stations before riding on. In Fort Conrad Montana large grey wolves threaten range cattle and other stock with frequent depredations.
A large group of young ladies enjoyed a Thursday picnic at Selway's grave with Misses Jennie Bishop Katie Rife Priscilla Conger Davie Grannis Mable Willard Ola Cornell Nellie Black June Selway Sophia Dohmen Grace Johnson Myrtle Clark Emily Clark and Lyda Selway. They swam after hanging clothes on a Hickory limb and later found their clothing arranged in a wigwam. The summer normal class concluded with strong value and benefit, though instructors were heavy handed. The piece notes a broader Washington and Madrid context with Roosevelt era dialogue and Francoist actions, plus labor actions in New York and Detroit and a booth operator protest.
During an early show in Manhattan at the Greenwhich Theatre last week the feature Kid Galahad stalled as lights came on unexpectedly and the screen faded. An audible warning interrupted the film with a curt announcement to the audience.
Last Wednesday was a commercial day in Butte with all banks and business houses closed to give workers a day of leisure. Holidays are increasing in Butte and the calendar may soon mark holidays more clearly than work days.
Town enjoyed a day organized by members of the Butte Clerk's Union and friends. Special trains brought the Montana State band for afternoon and evening music while a stub train ran to Dillmont Park for dancing and games. Automobiles offered sight seeing trips and a late heavy shower did not dampen spirits before the last train carried a cheerful crowd home.
Probate notice sets Saturday August 28 1937 as the time to prove the will of Martin Butch deceased and appoints Frank C McFadden for letters of administration with will annexed. Dillon council approves a tax levy for 1937 38 including general municipal street library cemetery and fire department costs with mill rates and publication required.
City of Dillon Montana announcesResolution No 114 passed August 9 1937 levying a special assessment on all non exempt real property within improvement district No 7 to cover three fourths of maintenance and electrical charges. The City Clerk will allow inspection starting September 2 1987 and objections will be heard at eight o clock P M in City Hall. The notice dated August 10 1987 is signed by Theo F McFadden.
Notice announces Dillon City Council Resolution No. 115 adopted August 9 1987 levying a special assessment on real property benefitting Lighting District No 8 to cover three fourths of maintenance costs of electrical current. Resolution filed in city office at 8 PM. Dated August 10 1937.
Department of the Interior announces that Peter Stef anick of Dillon Montana filed intention to make three year proof to establish a stock raising homestead claim for lands in section 20 and 28 township 98 range 9 west. Proof to be presented before Frank A Hazelbaker in Dillon on August 30 1937 with witnesses Bert McMenomy Archie Henneberry Leo Tallent and Pat Flynn.
Administrator with the will annexed of Della A Nolan estate in Beaverhead County Montana announces private sale of land rights after a court order. Bids may be filed at Poindexter Block Dillon Montana anytime after August 5 1937 with sale to commence on or after August 21 1937 and continue until all lands are sold.
Department of the Interior notice from Great Falls Montana dated July 9 1937 states Roy Lyon of Dillon Montana who filed July 27 1982 for Additional Stockraising Homestead Entry Serial 076655 for land in Section 14 Township 118S Ranger W Principal Montana Meridian intends to prove up the claim before U S Commissioner F A Hazelbaker in Dillon on August 23 Witnesses listed Frederick G Lyon Roy Bays Bud Harris Sam Conklin all of Dillon
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