Montana County High Schools Face Funding Crisis Under Senate Bill
Principal LeRoy W. Beam warns Senate Bill No. 11 threatens county high schools by distributing the five mill levy to district schools and adding funds from state sources. He notes district high schools would outperform county schools, risking closure of many counties’ institutions and higher costs per student.
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LeRoy W. Beam
Montana
Helena
Beam
Senate
Healey
Morse Attends Wool Growers Meet In Spokane
J E Morse Beaverhead stockman reports from Spokane where the National Wool Growers Association held a large convention. He notes a hopeful mood, good wool and lamb prices forecast, and mild winter benefits. F J Haggenbarth reelected president. state livestock officers watch cost saving measures and centralized inspections at key markets.
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J. E. Morse
Beaverhead
Spokane
National Wool
F. J. Haggenbarth
Wood Livestock Company
Morse
State Livestock Commission
Helena
Butte
Ice covers streets after North Washington water main break
A break in the city water main on North Washington street near the Methodist church flooded the area for three blocks, turning yards into skating rinks and creating dangerous ice on streets and sidewalks. Authorities shut off the main and plan repairs soon. A similar incident occurred last year on South Idaho street.
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City
Washington Street
Holland
South Idaho Street
It Is Unbecoming a Wise Man to Condemn Others
A reflective proverb notes that true wisdom avoids hypocrisy by condemning faults one also avoids. It cautions against criticizing others for flaws one may share. The statement emphasizes personal integrity and consistent conduct.
Arrows From a Quiver
A set of aphorisms on independence duty and morality contrasts tyranny faith and freedom. It argues necessity leads to anarchy not being right and that character grows from antagonism. It cautions against aged thinking and urges personal responsibility through work and restraint.
Brooks and accomplices jailed for gambling in Dillon cabin
In Dillon, Jack Brooks and three associates faced gambling charges after officers found a game in Brooks cabin in the cabbage patch. Brooks received six months in jail and a $500 fine, while the others were fined $100 each.
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Brooks
Smith
Cabbage Patch
Mooney
Nelson
Chambers
Brooks Cabin
Armstead
George Naysich
Dillon
Tom Gilbert
Innocent Victim Shot Three Times in Bank Robbery Hostage
Pike Ditty of Toronto Kansas, uncle of the Ditty brothers, was wounded three times while a hostage as a trio of robbers robbed a bank and fled. Citizens of Quincy opened fire as the bank robbers passed through, wounding Ditty but the other hostage and robbers escaped. Ditty is reported not to be fatally hurt.
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Pike Ditty
Toronto
Kansas
Ditty
Atter
Sam Ditty
Quincy
Dillon Girl Is Heard Here In Radio Concert
Beav erhead county listeners enjoyed a radio concert broadcast from Salt Lake Telegram station. Marjorie Stevenson sang four numbers before her hometown audience including her parents. The reception was noted as unusually clear with minimal static.
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Dillon Girl
Dillon Radio
Beaverhead Motor Company
Marjorie Stevenson
B. N. Stevenson
Miss Stevenson
Salt Lake
Classic battle tonight Bea verhead vs Butte Central in hoops
Bea Verhead and Butte Central renew their long rival clash in the high school gym tonight. The Bea Verhead five has sharpened its passing and defense after a tough season while Butte Central aims to reach a higher level in the expected crowd filled gym.
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Beaverhead
Butte Central
Anaconda
Normal college entertainment to raise funds for dorm plants
Normal college students present an evening at the college auditorium on February 3 at 8 15 with musical numbers stunts readings and esthetic dancing Admission is 25 cents Proceeds go to buy plants for the dormitory The public is invited to attend
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Normal College
Fountain Pens With Glass Points Begin Production
A new line of fountain pens features glass points and is now entering production. The article notes innovation in nib material and precision manufacturing, highlighting potential effects on writing quality and market appeal.
Local man McManus narrowly escapes gas at Morning mine
Will H. McManus, a Dillon area American Legion member, barely survives a gas blast at the Morning mine in Mullan Idaho after another miner and three rescuers perished. McManus and H I Tibbets backed from danger while Walter Lynch Edward Zich and John Anderson attempted a rescue.
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Will H. McManus
Mullan
Idaho
Raymond Swartz
Dillon
McMannis
American Legion
W. H. McMannis
H. I. Tibbets
Tibbets
Senator Selway Hospital Visit Reported Good Health
Frank Swartz returned to town after visiting Senator Selway in Anaconda where the senator is recovering from a minor operation. Swartz says he is improving and expects to be out and home within a week or ten days. The remark about giving up reflects a weary fatalism.
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Frank Swartz
Anaconda
Senator Selway
Mr. Swartz
Legion Wins Flashy Game on Local Court
The Ameri can Legion defeated the Sheridan Independents 38 to 6 in a rough but fast high school gym contest. Metlen led with 22 points while Dillon scored 19, and Sheridan added 6 total. Lineups featured Dillon Holmes and Metlen among others. game halves were 20 minutes. Referee was George Gosman. Also noted were drilling permit applications for Bowdoin dome and a shipment of 500 hogs to Spokane.
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American Legion
Sheridan Independents
Tnt
Metlen
Dillon
Sheridan
Holmes
F. Walters Wyatt
F. Shafer
Smith A . Christman
C. Lembert
Barnett
C.barrett
G. . Christman
G. Metlen
G. Brian
Johnson
George Gosman
Stricken Woman Found In Cold House By Authorities
Neighbors notified the sheriff's office on Thompson avenue about Mrs. Charlotte Lyons. Deputies forced entry to a cold, unheated house and found her conscious but weak on a bed. Dr W H Stephan treated her. she fainted the day before and recovered some. Her son Phil Lyons, a Pow Wow rider, arrived from P and O ranch to attend her. her condition improving and not believed serious. Mrs Lyons was longtime Centennial valley resident now in Dillon.
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Charlotte Lyons
Thompson Avenue
Sheriff's Office
W.h.stephan
Phil Lyons
Lyons
Centennial Valley
Dillon
Beaverhead cattle shipments pivot to Los Angeles stockyards
Beaverhead beef cattle totaling 700 head or more are reported moved to the new Los Angeles stockyards in two months, potentially shifting the main market away from Omaha and Portland. Local stockmen including Metton Bros of Armstead Charles Miller of the Big Hole and others have shifted their sales westward amid a price dip blamed on Oregon and Washington shipments.
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Los Angeles
Omaha
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Metton Bros
Armstead
Charles Miller
the Big Hole
George Melton
J. K. Morse
George Ditty
Anaconda Wins Final Game In Close Rally
Anaconda roared back with a late rally led by Larsen and Emmons to beat Dillon 21 to 15 last Friday night in Anaconda. Emmons and Dullenty led scoring for their teams as Beaverhead and Butte papers noted strong floorwork and passing in a spirited contest.
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Larsen
Emmons
Anaconda High
Anaconda
Quint
Emuvuns
Dullenty
Dillon
Athrows
Anaconda Standard
Butte
Donor Sketches Hospital Policy for Barrett Institution
A public outline from Mr. Martin Barrett details the Barrett hospital governance. A five member Board of Control includes Dillon’s State Bank president, Beaverhead district judge, Dillon mayor, county commissioner chair, and a founder appointee. Vacancies filled by three county commissioners. no pay from endowment or hospital funds. no mortgage or lease. funds for the ill go to the needy. no professional staff or sectarian influence. patients may choose staff. donations urged, including a 7 percent land contribution from The State Bank of Dillon and Shineberger estate endowment funding a $50,000 fund, with only interest usable.
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Barrett Hospital
Martin Barrett
State Bank of
Dillon
District Court
City of
Board of County Commissioners
A. L. Stone
Jos. C. Smith
Roscoe Cornell
A. L. Anderson
Pearl I. Smith
Board of Control
Beaverhead County
Shineberger
William Roe
Second Half Rally Seals Anaconda Victory
Anaconda defeats Dillon 21 to 15 after Cashmore, Larsen, Healey and Emmons lead a fourth quarter surge. Larsen nets three free throws and a field goal while Dullenty contributes a late score as the guards spread the scoring and Holtish McCrea presides.
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Emmons
Healey
Dillon Boys
Dullenty
Beaverhead
Larsen
Leimert
Batzenhardt
Anaconda
Cashmore
Johnson
Gorman
Williams
Mullenty
Germanne Mattenhardt
Bolkovatz
Selway
Sweeney Batzenhardt
Dillon
Holmes
Davis
Batzenhard
Hollis McCrea
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Wool Growers Meeting
Jack Brooks
Dixon Briden
Ee Aiken
Thackaray
Will Memanus
Legion
Bowdoin Dome
Glasgow
Clyde Park
Gilbert
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