30 Dec 1927
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1927
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane argues Lindbergh should advise American fliers and flood control planning. He critiques obsolete coast defenses, notes a proposed Mississippi Valley flood plan costing 296 million, and praises Coolidge while urging decisive leadership and thinking first.
Beaverhead County records 84 births including 48 boys and 36 girls in 1927, and 67 deaths, down from 71 in 1926. Six accidental deaths, four personal crisis reports, and one murder were logged. August toped with 12 incidents, March had 2.
A long list of birth notices records dozens of families by surname and city with dates from February through May, naming each newborn and parent names such as Mr. and Mrs. Joli Wenger and Mrs. Oscar Gravley, among others, plus locations like Lima and Armstead. The page continues on page eight.
Dillon moves show Peterson buys entire Cardwell Hereford herd and ranch including hay, with plans to feed on site and relocate cattle to Beaverhead and Big Hole holdings. Cardwills shift to sugar beet industry at Billings, with plans to move families for beet culture next spring.
Mrs. Clara Lacy Mickelson wife of Louis T. Mickelson died at home on Kentucky avenue after a lingering illness. She was 1871 born in Greenfield Indiana and lived in Dillon over 20 years. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at the Baptist church with Rev R Q Shannon officiating. She leaves her husband and relatives in the east.
Beavers trail 6 3 after first quarter then lead 12 a halftime deficit as Hall's finishing runs pace Pocatello. Wright scores 10 for Beavers while Yost and Hipricht shine. final whistle reads 16 at the end of a tight contest.
A compact chronicle lists notable 1927 happenings in Beaverhead including deaths in Butte and Albany, a new federal highway project, arrests for suspected murder and theft, sports leagues organized, public dinners, fires, train incidents, a high school short course, and community events. It highlights officials, local trades, weather extremes, and civic activities, pointing toward a continued year-end page five summary.
Senator BF Hazelbaker and James Dodd escaped serious injury after their car swerved from a frozen rut near Dewey, crashing into the bank and tipping over. Both were shaken. Hazelbaker has a severe headache but is expected to recover in a few days.
J. E. Monroe chaired the Rotary luncheon on Wednesday noon as the annual Christmas party was held. Rev. N. X. Lochner acted as Santa Claus distributing gifts to each member and the program ended with Christmas carols.
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