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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1939

Page

4

Ten Day Hunt to Camas Meadows and Snake River

Lima Pat Barney and team begin a ten day expedition toward Camas Meadows and the Snake River north prong. Deputy Stoddard was assaulted by workers at Beaver Canyon after warning for quiet. two restrained him and a third cut him.

the Tribune Lima Pat Barney Frank Fagan Billy Evans Ripley Camas Meadows Snake River Beaver Canyon Dave Stoddard

Montana Pioneers Meet in Virginia City 1899

The Montana Pioneers gathered in Virginia City with Henry F. Edgar present. Edgar recalled the first gold discovery with Fairweather and the naming of Alder Gulch. Beaverhead members A Graeter J A Browne J F Bishop Mrs E M Powers attended.

the Tribune Montana Virginia City Henry F. Edgar Fairweather Edgar Beaverhead A. Graeter J. A. Browne J. F. Bishop E. M. Powers Frank Williams Theodore Nelson Westenhaven Fyhrie Grocery Company State Bank of Dillon Roe Ella Campbell Jos Hunter Ada Carter George W. Dart

Emerson Slack Advances Lamb Deal At Beaverhead Ranch

Emerson Slack closed a deal with Beaverhead Ranch company for 10 000 head of lambs this week. A northbound passenger train struck and killed a fine team of horses near Armstead this morning. A camping party from Dillon heads to Birch Creek lakes for a week of camping and fishing. Erick Hansen is erecting a neat one story cottage on East Glendale street.

the Tribune Emerson Slack Beaverhead Ranch Company Armstead E. T. Brock Mabel Minnie Erick Hansen Frank Landon Glendale Street

Masonic Fraternity Attends in Great Falls

A large number of Masons from the Tribune area traveled to Great Falls for the first weekly gathering to attend the event and fellowship gathering.

the Tribune Great Falls

Montana WPA Survey Approved To Map Mineral Resources

President Roosevelt approves a Works Progress Administration project in Montana to survey mineral resources. Carl J. Trauerman leads the effort with the Montana Mining Association. data will cover war materials and deposits, with positions for draftsmen, assayers, engineers, clerks, and typists.

Roosevelt Montana WPA Joseph E. Parker Butte B. K. Wheeler Parker Carl J. Trauerman Montana Mining Association State School of Mines At

State Board seeks 10161 grant for Galen sanitarium wing

The state board of examiners applied to the Public Works Administration for a $10,161 grant to finish the 58 bed addition to the tuberculosis sanitarium at Galen. The project originally received 41,727 from PWA and 51,000 state funds, but construction went over budget. Only two stories were built, adding 38 beds, and the grant would enable completion of the full wing.

State Board of Examiners Public Works Administration Galen PWA

July SeventH Driest In Montana History

The July report from the federal weather bureau notes it was the seventh driest month in state history with above normal temperatures. Precipitation averaged 0.08 inch, 0.71 inch below the 45 year mean. Winter wheat suffered less than spring grain, while irrigated crops and ranges showed strong growth and livestock remained in good condition with ample feed.

Montana Weather Bureau Federal Weather Bureau

Cave opening delayed to September first

Morrison cave opening postponed to September 1 to allow completion of the mountainous road from the Three Forks Butte highway. Rankin, cave supervisor, says the lighting system will not be finished by opening but the cavern will be safe, with visitors guided by flashlights.

Morrison Cave Three Forks-Butte W. R. Rankin

Montana Archers Association Formed at Whitefish

A new group named the Montana Archers Association was formed last week at Whitefish. Joseph Harbison, son of Augusta, was elected president. G. W. LeSner of jBieatitee was chosen to preside, with others named to leadership roles.

Montana Whitefish William Montana Archers’. Association Joseph Harbison Augusta The Atting Pullers LeSner jBieatitee Swice Opreai

World Fair struggles with finances and next year's plans

The article reports on the 1939 New York World’s Fair facing heavy costs and mixed attendance. Grover Whalen pledges big business for the city, while foreign pavilion nations threaten not to return due to budget overruns and labor costs.

New York City New York Chicago Grover Whalen U. S Coney Island American Express Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Railroad New York Central League of Nations League Bureau of International Exhibitions Whalen Washington

Baby born with exposed heart in Manila slum hospital

In the Tondo district of Manila a seven pound baby girl named Maria Corazon was born with an exposed heart due to ectopia cordis. Doctors covered the heart with a stemless glass and placed the infant in an incubator while awaiting further care.

Manila P. I Esperanza Sacramento Rafael Christ Tondo Maria Corazon Mary Heart Maria Guillermo del Castillo

Hospital Refuses Heart Replacement After Artery Blockage

Dr. Jesus Celius of the University of Santo Tomas declined to perform surgery to place a heart inside the chest of a patient because the main artery would be shut off. Last week after seven days of life Maria Corazon died of pneumonia.

Jesus Celius University of Santo Tomas Maria Corazon

Montana tourism in 1938 yields $36 million and $67 per resident

U.S. travel bureau reports Montana welcomed $36,405,248 in 1938 tourist spending, averaging $67.54 per resident. Transportation accounted for 58 percent, recreation 22 percent, and food and lodging 20 percent, with broad distribution to many trades. Montana tourism outlook projects about $40 million for the coming season.

Montana U. S. Travel Bureau Highway Department

Liquor Board Reports Higher Profit in Seven Months

Montana records show total profit of 1 592 177 38 from liquor and beer for the first seven months, a rise of 9 506 10 over the same period in 1938 despite lower sales. Liquor dept profits reached 1 194 431 80 with the beer division at 397 745 58. Liquor licenses yielded 298 640 and excise tax on bottled goods added 243 922 95.

Liquor Board Montana L. M. A. Wass Liquor Control Board Liquor Department Niquor

Heavy fish planting doubles eggs in remote waters

Federal state program places 1 200 000 eyed eggs in headwaters of four mountain rivers. Forest service disperses about 25 percent of eggs to wilderness landing fields by plane and pack trains. Plantings are in the South Fork Flathead, Swan, Teton and Sun rivers with crates to monitor hatch success. Losses this year are described as slight.

State Fish and Game Commission Forest Service South Fork Flathead Swan Teton Sun Rivers

Farmer Union delegates selected for Glasgow convention

Mrs Genevieve Buhrer and Fred Rife were elected delegates from the Beaverhead Silver Bow unit of the Farmers Union to attend the state convention in Glasgow in October. Delegates were chosen at Lavén hall last Sunday.

Genevieve Buhrer Fred Rife Beaverhead-Silver Bow Farmers Union State Farmers Union Glasgow Lavén Hall

Republican committee to open permanent office in Helena or Great Falls

State chairman E. K. Cheadle Jr of Shelby says the Republican state central committee will set up a permanent office in either Helena or Great Falls around early September. He noted the office likely will remain in Helena about six months before the 1940 campaign.

Republican State Central Committee Great Falls Helena E. K. Cheadle, Jr Shelby Cheadle

State bids opened for $40,000 canned fruits and vegetables

State Purchasing Agent I. S. Mc Quitty will open bids on September 14 for about $40,000 worth of canned fruits and vegetables to be used at state custodial facilities.

I. S. McQuitty

E. Lieberg Named Montana U S Marshal

Englehart Lieberg of Helena named U S marshal for Montana by Federal Judges James H. Baldwin and Charles N. Pray. He will hold the post until a president appoints and senate confirms a successor. Crawford had taken over September 1, 1938 after Sid Willis resigned.

Senate W. W. Crawford Great Falls Englehart Lieberg Helena U. S Montana James H. Baldwin Charles N. Pray Lieberg Crawford Sid Willis Roosevelt Congress

State board reports July tax collections total 665785

The state board of equalization collected 665785 in July with 576,188 from the five cent per gallon gasoline tax for highways. Other receipts include oil production 22401 coal production 18995 corporation licenses 12009 natural gas production 11957 electricity licenses 9248 cement production 5897 and income taxes 4876.

State Board of Equalization

Roosevelt Signs Bill Creating Kalispell Federal Court

The president signed legislation establishing a federal court term to be held at Kalispell with accommodations provided at no government cost. The bill also requires courtrooms in Livingston Havre and Lewistown to be furnished free of government expense.

Roosevelt Kalispell Livingston Havre Lewistown

Civil Service Exam Open for Junior Public Health Nurse

The United States Civil Service commission announces an open competitive examination for the Junior Public Health Nurse in the Indian Field service of the Interior Department. Full information is available at the Dillon post office.

United States Civil Service Commission Indian Field Service Department of the Interior Dillon Post Office

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