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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1937
Page
4
Foreign Advertising Represent AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION lists subscription rates in advance: One year two dollars six months one dollar and three months fifty cents. Second class matter posted June 12 1886 at Dillon Montana post office under the 1879 act. Telephone 66.
Official notice from the Collector of Internal Revenue District of Montana urges taxpayers to mail Social Security Tax returns directly to Helena rather than using deputies’ zone offices in Butte Billings Great Falls Havre Missoula and Kalispell. Notarization preferred, or if under ten dollars two witnesses may attest.
The Tribune reports start of a substantial bridge over the Beaverhead River at Rocks Point with a pile foundation, estimated cost 1200 dollars. Stockmen in Southern Montana have largely ceased feeding, driving stock back to ranges. John Hall and O F Parmentar visit from Cheridan, town touted as potential Madison County capital. Blacktail farmer John Scolly found trout frozen in a pond ice blocks, plans to thaw and serve fried trout with ice cream on the Fourth of July.
Forty years ago in the Tribune issue from February 19 1897 Albert Stamm decorates his show window with attractive signs. Two log houses rise on the flatiron in Thomsen's addition. Court house offices gain typewriters but officials find them slower than pen work.
The Tribune notes eight charges at the county farm and a push to install a suitable operating room mainly for emergencies. Quarters may be enlarged. The Normal bill providing 81177 dollars for a new college wing has passed both houses.
The Hartwig theatre in Dillon opened with an overflowing audience on Tuesday, showing God's Country and the Woman as the first picture. Dillon plans a new hotel, a $100,000 project awarded to Sound Construction of Seattle with Dart Hardware handling plumbing. Over $100,000 worth of horses were sold at the annual February horse sale held this week.
The University of California scientists claim a bulb attached to any standard light socket can deter insects. It has been used in front of theatres and gas stations and over pools and gardens. Poultry facilities are testing the device to deter insects and entertain animals.
John Van Guilder argues modern cameras let almost anyone express art through photographs. By choosing viewpoints, controlling light, and printing techniques, a hobbyist can produce compositions rivaling traditional drawing or painting.
Detroit talks and Ford patents point to a new high efficiency rear engine. Experts expect aluminum components and advanced design to boost power output, reduce weight, and improve fuel economy while offering better driver vision and traction.
The Cascade County Dairy Herd Improvement association topped all groups in both butterfat and milk production averages during December, per the monthly report by J O Tretéven, extension dairy specialist at Montana State College.
The text argues diphtheria death is a community failure and praises preventive immunization as nearly 100 percent effective. Manchester New Hampshire, with 80 000 residents, reportedly had no diphtheria cases in five years, while national cases run into tens of thousands. Immunization is standard in larger cities and needs only funding and vigilance to eradicate the disease.
The Providence Daily Journal quoted in the Pathfinder condemns dangerous practices by youths. It states a number of young men have driven with full trots, risking their own safety and that of horses and vesels, and urges stoppage of thoughtless behavior.
The highway north of the city, previously iced over since the flood, is now open to two way traffic per a call from Supervisor McLennon on Wednesday of last week. Motorists should use caution as sections remain slippery in spots.
Public land filing notices for Samuel Perking with a March 31 1937 final proof before Norman Giles in Dillon Montana and a sheriff sale of Lots 19 20 in Block 6 Poindexter Orr Addition Dillon plus an order to show cause in the Beaverhead District Court regarding the sale of minors lands in Section 5 T75 R8W Beaverhead County Montana with hearing set March 5 1937. Names include Earl Van Houtin Frank A Larsen Charles W Anderson Archibald J Stewart Sarah E Johnson and others. Proceedings list Public sale estate guardianship and private auction actions.
Public notices warn of sheriff sales to be held March 12 1937 at 2 PM in Dillon Montana. Plaintiffs include The Federal Land Bank of Spokane Beaverhead Madison National Farm Loan Association and First National Bank of Dillon with multiple defendants and described land parcels in sections 22 23 34 township 12 south range 9. The sale covers all water rights and appurtenances and is conducted by Sheriff Paul H Temple.
Legal deed describes land in Township Six South Range Eight West Montana Principal Meridian totaling 1798 acres with 1300 inches of Beaverhead River water and all water rights. Includes metes and bounds lines ending at the west line of the Southeast Quarter Northeast Quarter Section Twenty Three. Dated February 18 1987 signed Paul H. Temple.
The State of Montana summons Earl Townsend to answer a complaint seeking an absolute divorce filed in the district court. The defendant must reply within twenty days after service or face default judgment. Clerk Norman Giles notes the date February 8, 1937, with attorney John Collins representing the plaintiff in Dillon.
Department of the Interior notice from Great Falls Montana dated February 1 1937 announces J W Potts of Wise River filed on November 11 1936 an application serial 082174 for phosphate deposits and 20 inches of water across Lots 1 2 and NW 4 of Sec 10 T 15 R 11 W P M. A 60 foot right of way for a road across Lots 4 and 2 is reserved to the United States with objections or protests to be filed with the Register of the U S Land Office in Great Falls Montana.
Amy M Stephens of Wisdom Montana filed intent to make final three year proof to establish ownership of land parcels in section 26 township 8 south range 16 west principal meridian. The hearing occurs March 19 1987 before Normal Giles clerk at Dillon Montana. Witnesses include Herbert Armitage Ivan Shaw Daniel Tovey Jr and David J Stephens all of Wisdom Montana.
Public sheriff sale scheduled for February 11 1937 at 2 00 PM at the front door. Describes sale of land in Rife's Subdivision Dillon Montana beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 19 block K and running 81 by 120 feet facing Pacific Street. Terms cash. Notice dated January 20 1987 by Paul Temple.
The administrator of the Estate of Matt Stimac announces to creditors and all claimants to exhibit their claims within four months after the first publication. Claims must be presented at the law offices of John Colina Poindexter Block Dillon Montana, Beaverhead County. First publication January 21, 1987. PRANE C. Apra, Administrator.
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