New Teachers at Training School
The Dillon public school term starts September 10 with few resignations. New instructors include Louis M. Schlerer in place of Clark Frasier, Olga Bridston a science instructor, Mary L. Innes in primary grades, plus college staff additions Earl L. Fairbanks Connie FE. Martin Emilie B. Papey Alice E. Russell Ollie K B. Ragan. Most positions filled. exceptions are Troxell and Miller replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Public School
Louis M. Schlerer
State College of Washington
Clark M. Frasier
Schlerer
Olga Bridston
Valley City Normal School
University of Washington
Clella Stufft
Miss Bridston
Lewistown
Montana
Normal College
Mary L. Innes
University of California
Miss Innes
Earl L. Fairbanks
Cheney Normal School
State College
Pullman
Fairbanks
Cheney
Connie FE. Martin
Washington Normal School
Eltonsburg
Tacoma
Alaska
Ollie K B. Ragan
Ohio State Normal Schools
Eleanor Troxell
Pennsylvania
Adelaide Miller
Musselshell Valley Oil Company Produces Near Here
The Musselshell Valley Oil company recently brought in a producer near here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
The
Musselshell Valley Oil Company
Here
Motorcycle Racing Described As World’s Most Hazardous Sport
An overview of motorcycle racing details its dangers and required rider nerve, skill, and daring. It notes the racing bike design with a lower center of gravity shorter frame smaller wheels and a throttleless setup using ignition cuts. The Dillon track debut is set for September 12 as part of an American Legion flying circus program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
American Legion
Rodeo Program Nears Big West Show With Carnival
The fire department prepares for a large rodeo and race meet in Dillon with top buckaroos and wild west events. A carnival company will provide evening entertainment while Sam Freeman leads the rodeo committee. A Chevrolet sedan, lottery tickets, daily cowboy parades, and band concerts are planned.
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West
Sam Freeman
Sam
Dillon
Knights of the Sage Brush
Buckaroos
Texas
Dillmont Park
Sieperson
Mrs Wilson and party visit Deer Lodge relatives
Mrs Charles Wilson drove to Deer Lodge Tuesday and returned the same night with her niece Mrs Fred Chanman and her small son. They plan to visit relatives and friends while here for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
Deer Lodge
Fred Chanman
Dr Grant Finch Accepts Danbury Professorship in Connecticut
Dr Grant E Finch has been appointed Professor of Education at the State Normal College in Danbury Connecticut and has begun duties there. He chose the post largely for proximity to New York City enabling continued collaboration on textbooks with a Columbia University professor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant E. Finch
State Normal College
Danbury
Connecticut
New York City
Columbia University
Beaverhead Valley Shows Rich Wheat and Hay Lushness
An observer praises Beaverhead and other Montana valleys for their abundant wheat oats barley and large hay stacks. He notes scenes in the Gallatin Shields Yellowstone Bitter Root Flathead and Judith Basin as exceptionally productive this season.
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Beaverhead
Gallatin
Shields
Yellowstone
Bitter Root
Flathead
Judith Basin
Finch family notes reflect academic moves and farming outlook
Dr. Finch finishes a year at Columbia for research and textbook work while his daughter Helen Finch teaches violin at Normal College. The article also highlights strong alfalfa and grain yields in the valley with peas growing near Bond and a optimistic 1923 crop expectation despite possible price concerns. It urges readers to travel and observe a hopeful agricultural scene.
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Normal Training
Normal College
Finch
Columbia
Columbia University
Helen Finch
Dillon
Farsaker
Bond
Blackfeet Indians to Hold Fair at Helena
The Blackfeet agency plans a fair at Helena during the Montana State Fair September 25 28. A camp of Indian lodges will be set up to showcase life and present day activities with displays of crops, vegetables and mill products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Campbell
Blackfeet Agency
Helena
Montana
Blackfeet
Reservation
Rathbones Plan Eastward Travel For Studies and Visit
Mrs. R. R. Rathbone and son Rhet prepare to depart by auto for Washington D C. Rhet will return to Ann Arbor to resume his university studies. Dr. Rathbone and Mr. and Mrs. Z B Yeaman will depart for the East later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Rathbone
Rhet
Washington, D. C
Ann Arbor
Rathbone
Z. B. Yeaman
East
Lecture On Citizenship The Neglected Citizen
Dr Grace Raymond Hebbard of the University of Wyoming spoke at the Methodist church on Friday night about the duty of Americans to teach newcomers national ideals. She urged educating emigrants in American history tradition and civil government to strengthen civic understanding. A fair audience attended and appreciated the lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Grace Raymond Hebbard
University of Wyoming
Haymakers Arrive as Harvest Prospects Improve Across Regions
Haymakers come in from valleys with crews finishing work. Reports indicate overall crop quality is good this year though some areas suffer from early cold. Most districts report excellent conditions and stockmen prepare for emergencies despite weather concerns.
Renfro Finishes Second in Grand American Handicap
Ted Renfro of Monida a trapshooting expert and Dillon Rod and Gun Club member won the shoot-off for second place in the singles at the Grand American Handicap near Chicago. Mark Arie of Champaign Ill tied Renfro with 196 of 200 but hit only 91 in the shoot-off as Renfro shattered 24 targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Renfro
Monida
Dillon Rod and Gun Club
Southshore Country Club
Chicago
Mark Arie
Champaign
Renfro
Sorenson Couple Relocate to Augusta for Teaching Posts
Mr and Mrs Hans Sorenson left Wednesday for Augusta. Mrs Sorenson will teach again at the high school there. Mr Sorenson has also accepted a position in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Sorenson
Augusta
Sorenson
Lima and Dillon levy comparison with school district impact
Lima carries a total levy two mills higher than Dillon despite a two mill lower municipal rate. Lima’s tax rate is 63.15 mills per dollar, Dillon 61.15, while Lima and Dillon each add a 22 and 18 mill school district levy respectively. Outside districts tax at 36.15 mills plus livestock at 3.50 mills in all areas.
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Lima
Dillon
Haying progress and strong yields on Grasshopper ranches
Milt Nay returned from Nay Bros. ranch reporting haying nearly complete with about three days of stacking left. He notes the crop is the best they have ever harvested, heavy yield and prime condition. The Pahnish family finished haying on the Grasshopper and planned a brief vacation, reporting another good crop this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Nay
Nay Bros
Catholic Field Day Awards Honor Local Winners
At the Catholic field day last Saturday the hope chest went to Miss Angela McGinty of Anaconda. Six sterling silver teaspoons donated by Fred Huber were awarded to Melvin Smith of Dillon. A silver vase donated by Albert Stamm was given to Mrs. R. M. Cosgrove of Dillon.
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Angela McGinty
Anaconda
Fred Huber
Melvin Smith
Dillon
Albert Stamm
R. M. Cosgrove
Dilton
Montana Should Advertise More to Grow Population
Aug 29 Billings Montana officials of the Montana Development association urge a national advertising campaign modeled on transcontinental railways to boost Montana population and reduce per capita tax burdens. F E Runkel argues Montana’s government is large for its people and needs migration, with railroads planning a five state outreach and farm cooperation to create markets and attract residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Montana
Montana Development Association
Runkel
Milwaukee
Fontana
Choosing Staff for High School
The opening of the Training school and the high school is set for September 10, with Normal college starting student registration two weeks later. Six former high school faculty return. vacancies include commercial and mathematics after resignations, while new staff include Burton Lele English history Yale Waterman agriculture Harry Newman home economics Lydia Tarrant and Aldyth Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
Pfiffner
Gay
Sinclair
F. D. Willis
Reed
Barcus
Hovilla Burton Lele
Yale Waterman
Oregon Agricultural College
Harry Newman
University of Utah
Lydia Tarrant
Stout Institute
University of Wisconsin
Aldyth Bruce
Jessie F. Connell
Renn
Surprise Party for Miss Baker at George Bakers Home
More than twenty of Miss Sallie Bakers friends staged a Tuesday evening surprise at George Bakers home on Rail road avenue. Music and conversation filled the night followed by refreshments. Guests left wishing Miss Baker a happy winter in Oregon.
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Miss Sallie
Campaign to build montana children home near helena
Mrs Sh T Cox of Helena represents the Montana Children's Home Society. Dillon organized a local committee this week to lead a donation drive for a new home near Helena for homeless children.
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Sh. T. Cox
Helena
Montana Children’s Home Society
Dillon
Tash Report From Cr/ston Iowa On Family Return
George Tash returned from Craston Iowa with the remains of the mother of the Tash boys. He notes the town’s spirits are improving after a low mood. He adds that the corn crop is excellent and prices are good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tash
Ston
Towa
Tash
Catholic Field Day Yields Strong Returns and Spirit
The Catholic Field Day drew a large enthusiastic crowd under perfect weather. Financial results were satisfactory and the evening dance was enjoyed by all attendees.
Mrs Robison Traveled to Butte With Companions
Mrs C W Robison motored to Butte yesterday accompanied by Mrs J F Monroe and her aunt Mrs J W Hansbrough who is returning to her home in St Louis.
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C. W. Robison
Butte
Mrs Byron Nay Returns From Bannack Ranch Visit
Mrs Byron Nay and her children have returned from a visit to the ranch near Bannack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Nay
Bannack
Selway Couple to Arrive Thursday from Melrose Ranch
Mr and Mrs George Selway sail from their ranch above Melrose to attend events on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Selway Esme
Melrose
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Emilie B. Papey
Albion
Nebraska
Wayne, Nebraska
Teachers’ College
DR. Finch
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U. S
Chamber of Commerce
A. J. Brosseau
O. J. Bradfute
American Farm Bureau
Wm. H. Dean
Grosvenor Dawe
U. S. Wheat Council
John M. Redpath
Sydney Anderson
Minnesota
Wheat Council
Lima Levy
Field Day Awards
F. E. Runkel
Association
Miss Baker
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