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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1936
Page
4
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A public safety notice warns drivers that stopping distances vary with speed and brake condition. It urges motorists to assess their own braking ability, replace worn brakes, and avoid deadly accidents caused by reckless or careless driving.
Wise River rancher Charles Lambrecht reports a posse of moose invading his premises and destroying hay. He sarcastically trains the bulls like boxers naming them Joe Louis Jimmy Braddock and others, begging the game commission for swift action from his remote 20 mile from nowhere farm.
The Tribune notes a severe western mountain blizzard reaching western Montana with four days of wind and snowfall. Temperatures drop to 30 below, trains halted, and Monida reports eighteen feet of snow. Merchants report blocked sidewalks hindering shopping as women wade through heavy drifts.
Forty six years ago the Tribune reports Assessor Noyes will compile this year the county’s able bodied men for military service. At Red Rock final school term day the students enjoyed a teacher's candy pull. The city council meeting featured a hall lit by six 82 candle power lights making the room so bright officers could read each other’s thoughts.
Thirty years ago February 9 1906 the Tribune notes three criminal and thirty eight civil cases on the district court docket. A eastern firm has pledged 500000 to build an electric railroad serving Beaverhead and Madison counties within 12 to 18 months, contingent on local freight business. The line may extend to the Argenta and Polaris mining districts.
The Tribune reports the German government warns Americans not to travel on armed merchantmen ships as tension rises. Rumor notes Harry Andruy refused 33 cents per pound for his wool clip amid wartime trade upheaval.
The Sunday February 2 lesson-sermon across Christ Scientist churches centered on love. It cited Bible verses from 1 John and James and quoted Eddy about loving one another.
Roy Darnell, a ranch hand, dodged a high power rifle fired by a passing motorist while loading a wagon of straw north of town. A pet dog standing on the straw bale was struck by the bullet and killed instantly. A Navy Town service unit in Salt Lake district reports aggregate naval service years totaling 368.
Beaverhead Post American Legion announces start of bonus applications for payment of adjusted service certificates. Veterans may file after June 15 1936, with bonds issued in $50 denominations and cash for small remainders. Bonds redeemable at post offices, interest accrues after June 15 1937, and transfers forbidden. Next Mining District American Legion meeting set for Twin Bridges February 8.
The junior high school third period honor roll includes Helen Morrow Donothy Ann Gosman Alice Davis Betty Lee Harrison Hileen Grimes Frank Kurtz Ethel Mary Forrester June Johnson Florence Boka Ray Wolf Giovaniia Cardinale Helen George Ruth Koenig Noreen Thibadeau Joe Taylor Margaret Quackenbush Grace Knox Kenneth Mount Bruce Jeppson John Wedum. In another item a river gun boat with over ten thousand parts was shipped from Southampton to Shanghai, disassembled into 260 packages and to be reassembled in three months, illustrating overseas ship practices.
The guide covers single filers with net income of 1000 dollars or more or gross income of 5000 dollars or more, and married couples with net income of 2500 dollars or more or gross income of 5000 dollars or more. Filing runs January 1 to March 16, 1936, with the Collector of internal revenue serving the district of residence. It lists a four percent normal tax on net income over personal exemptions, credits for dependents, earned income credits, and taxes on dividends and U.S. obligations, plus a surtax on income over 4000 dollars.
Beaverhead Post 1 American Legion plans a Thursday banquet at the Medlen hotel with a regular meeting to follow. World War veterans are invited and bonus applications can be filled at the event. Veterans are urged to hold the $50 bonds unless immediate payment is needed, as they earn eight percent interest if not cashed within a year. Applications are available from Adjutant George R. Baker at the courthouse and Commander Combes at the First National Bank.
Booking theatric services advertise talent for stage screen radio and outdoor events. World Wide Theatrical Agency Boned licensed reps in San Francisco lists contact numbers and affiliates in major cities. Manager C C Newman of Dillon Montana notes buying selling ranches farms and homes during election years and stresses fair dealings.
The piece notes tuberculosis as a leading killer for ages 15 to 26 and highlights the role of X rays in early detection. It details a court sale of a deceased’s estate in Beaverhead County Montana including 40 horses, farming machinery, hay, and extensive land holdings, with bids due after publication and sale subject to court confirmation.
The sheriff sells the defendants rights in a large Beaverhead property on February 28 1936 at 2 PM at the Dillon courthouse front door. The land includes sections five six seven eight and lots in township eight south range eight west with water rights and appurtenances. Cash terms. sheriff J A McCollum signs January 27 1936. Also estate notice for Claude Hodges deceased creditor claims due four months after first publication. Adeline Hodges Cash administrator at Dillon Montana. January 16 1936.
The United States Department of the Interior U S Land Office in Great Falls Montana announces that Edward J Glennon of Heichle Montana has filed a claim to land described in a listed section and township with serial number unknown pending further actions. The notice identifies the land as described in the public listing and states enforcement of the claim procedures will proceed under applicable laws and regulations.
The undersigned will apply to the Beaverhead County Treasurer in Dillon Montana on or after March 18 1938 for a tax deed to described property parts of sections 6 and 9 township 10 south range 12 west. The owners Peders Grant Brothers and Ralph Pedig. costs include publication deed and related charges. Dated January 7 1986.
U S Land Office Great Falls Montana issues notice that Joseph M Yurkanis of Dillon Montana filed intention to prove up a three year claim on land described as S4SW, SWY4, NE4, NYS E, Sec 2 10 11 Twp 1058 R 9W. Hearing set before F A Hazelbaker February 17 1936 with witnesses Daniel F Mooney Emer Anderson Sam Freeman Sam Howarth all of Dillon Montana.
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