Helium Possibility From Crowley Gas Wells Near Missoula
Experiments by B C Crowley of Crowley Oil indicate gas from the old Mutual and Crowley wells may contain helium, a nonflammable light gas with aeronautics value. Samples sent to the School of Mines await test results as government surveys note Montana as a potential helium source.
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B. C. Crowley
Crowley Oil Company
Old Mutual
Crowley Company
Montana
Crowley
School of Mines
Butte
U. S. Geological Survey
Scientific American
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
California
Ohio
Mutual
Calgary Woman Builds Real Estate Empire by Seventeen
Miss Gene Goldman left home at seventeen and began cogling real estate in Calgary. She built a long career, today runs her own company, and has earned a million for herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Goldman
Calgary
Canadas
Waddell Lectures On Livestock Problems At County High School
The annual short course draws ranchers as Robert Waddell of Montana State College gives talks on sheep raising and culling range ewes. His evening lecture drew a large audience and more are expected. Other sessions cover poultry housing seed certification and crop standardization with demonstrations planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Waddell
Montana ‘State College
Waddell
Rotary Club Observes Washington Birthday Program
Dillon Rotary club marked Washington's birthday with a patriotic program at noon at the Andrus hotel dining room. Pearl I. Smith chaired a talk on Abraham Lincoln while Rev. Ernest E. Loft and President Frank Eliel spoke on George Washington. Rev. F. X. Leschner led national songs including My Country Tis of Thee. Visitors included Rotarian Salisbury of Butte and John Brown from the Normal college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus
Pearl I. Smith
Abraham Lincoln
Ernest E. Loft
Frank Eliel
George Washington
F. X. Leschner
Country
Salisbury
Butte
John Brown
The
Normal College
Dillon youngster arouses interest by long journey
Harry Colfer, a Dillon lad, traveled alone from Friday evening to California, drawing wide notice upon arrival. An official photo opportunity at the train station led to multiple major Los Angeles papers using his image, with passengers giving him attentive care en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Harry Colfer
California
Los Angeles
Preliminary Horse Sale A Success At O S L Yards
About a hundred head of horses, mainly draft stock, were sold last Saturday afternoon at the O S L yards in the city. Dr W C Orr conducted the sale and deemed it a success with brisk bidding and sharp contests over fine animals. Col E Canning of Ashton Idaho served as auctioneer and Bert Williams was clerk.
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W. C. Orr
Col. E. Canning
Ashton
Idaho
Bert Williams
Cattle Deal Brings Dairy Cows to Dillon Ranch
George Ditty bought about 45 head of cattle from Fay Gransberry at Brown's station and shipped them to his Dillon area ranch. The load included over 20 choice dairy cows selected as the best milk and cream producers. Ditty aims to start a larger dairy herd in a new dairy barn and milk house on the ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ditty
Fay Gransberry
Brown’s Station
Dillon
Mr. Gransberry
Mr. Ditty
Twins Born in Butte Named George and Martha
Twins, a boy and girl, were born on Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. G. Hawkins, formerly of Dillon. Their arrival on Washington's birthday suggested the names George and Martha. There are now seven children in the Hawkins family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. G. Hawkins
Dillon
Washington
George
Martha
Hawkins
PT. Food Sale Promises Saturday Event
The Parent Teachers Association announces a food sale at Waldorf store tomorrow starting at 10 o clock. The event supports school activities and invites community members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Waldorf
Income tax expert to be in town tomorrow
H. E. Phelps, deputy internal revenue collector, will be in Dillon Saturday to assist residents with income tax returns. He'll be at the Medlen hotel from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with blanks and guidance on the new rates, including raised exemptions and the one day visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Phelps
Internal Revenue
Dillon
Medlen
Helena
Phelps
Local girl chosen Princess Redlands in California show
Miss Mary Gist daughter of Mr and Mrs M D Gist spending winter in California while taking an extension course at the State Normal college has been selected as Princess Redlands to represent the city in the Orange Show in San Bernardino. She was chosen from 85 Redlands girls and photographed lying on a pillow couch on an orange foundation attended by four pages.
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Mary Gist
M. D. Gist
California
State’Normal College
Redlands
San Bernardino
Miss Gist
Princess
Dillon
Funeral of Mrs Cheney of Lima Held Yesterday
Mrs Sylvian Cheney longtime Lima resident died Wednesday morning in a Pocatello hospital. Eastern Star and Pythian Sisters conducted her Lima funeral yesterday afternoon with Rev Edward Smith of the Butte Methodist church officiating. H M Brundage traveled from Dillon to conduct the services. She was the daughter of J J Shoemaker long a conductor on the O S L and left a respected mark in the community.
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Sylvian Cheney
Lima
Pocatello
Eastern Star
Pythian Sistens
Edward Smith
Methodist Church
Butte
H. M. Brundage
Dillon
Cheney
J. J. Shoemaker
New Electric Cancelling Machine Installed at Post Office
A new electric cancelling machine was installed last Friday at the local post office and has proved a great help during rush hour by handling work faster and more efficiently than the old hand power machine. Electric cancellers are granted to offices with high first class mail volume. Recent counts at the Dillon office showed the needed increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Beaverhead County Ships Mules to St. Louis
George Stimpson shipped a carload of mules from here to St. Louis last Saturday. The move marks a new Beaverhead county industry promising profit. Mules have held value better than horses and Montana can raise as good or better stock than Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stimpson
St. Louis
Beaverhead County
Montana
Missouri
Demand for quality horses drives Dillon sale drive
Growing demand for good horses boosts Barrett hospital fundraising drive with a record subscription pace. Sen. Hazelbaker urges late donors to send contributions as the county anticipates strong participation before final settlement. George Ditty plans a major comeback horse sale in Dillon on March 18, drawing buyers from Montana and Idaho amid rising market activity.
Stamm Chosen to Head Beaver Legion Minstrel Show
Beaver head post of the American Legion selected Walter Stamm to manage the annual minstrel show in Dillon. About 25 members attended as plans and suggestions were discussed and another meeting was scheduled to finalize arrangements and announce a Dutch lunch for the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
American Legion
Legion
Dillon
Walter Stamm
Masquerade at City Hall Pleases Dancers and Spectators
The annual masquerade dance by the fire department at city hall on Monday evening drew large crowds. Judges chose winners among many costumes with Miss Jessie Cambron earning first for the ladies, Louis Schmittroth taking top honor for the men, and Charles Lloyd winning for best character as a cave man.
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Jessie Cambron
Louis Schmittroth
Charles Lloyd
Noted Judge of Stage Beauties Advocates Corsets for Chorus Girls
David Bennett, director of dancing and beauty judge, favors modern comfortable corsets for chorus girls. He says health and looks matter first, with posture and waist support key. Bennett notes many costumes and hair colors can enhance stage presence.
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Mr. Bennett
Sheriff Office Marksmen Set Local Rifle Records
Sheriff Mooney states deputies and local police are crack shots at a private range west of town. Deputy Al Gruwell hit 95 of 100 targets at 250 yards, others scored 85 to 89, though not under official rules and not a statewide record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff’s Office
Mooney
al Gruwell
DeMolay Initiation Set by Beaverhead Chapter
Beaverhead chapter of DeMolay hosts initiation at the lodge rooms on March 6 with candidates from Lima Sheridan and Dillon admitted. A banquet at the Masonic hall followed by a dance at the city hall features music from the Butte DeMolay orchestra.
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Beaverhead
DeMolay
Lima
Sheridan
Masonic Hall
City Hall
Butte DeMolay Orchestra
Commissioners Meet Monday in Regular Session
The board of county commissioners will hold their regular monthly session on March 1. All those with claims against the county must file them by Saturday to be considered when the session opens.
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Board of County Commissioners
Esteemed Pioneer Alice Barrett Dies at Bannack Home
Mrs. Alice I Barrett wife of Martin Barrett a Bannack pioneer died Friday shortly after 1 PM at her South Pacific street home after a brief illness. Health had declined over a year yet she kept house duties until the day before. News sparked wide sorrow among county friends and sympathy poured in from state pioneers society members and other old-timers.
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Montana
Alice I. Barrett
Martin Barrett
Bannack
South Pacific Street
State Pioneer’s Society
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School of Mines Laboratory
Rotary Club
BOYS
Fried
New York
Captain Fried
Geo. E. Ditty
Barrett Hospital
F. A. Hazelbaker
Dillon Horse Sale Company
Legion Show
Bennett
Sunny
Rose-Marie
David Bennett
Wildflower
Florida
DE Molay
Alice E. Barrett
Biyc NP
T. O. Lowden
Illinois
Oregon
M. Lowden
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