Rural fire truck purchase urged at Dillon meeting
A large Dillon gathering of ranchers and Dillon fire department members backed buying a rural pump truck. A committee including A G Williams Parke T Scott Hugh Flynn Lester Staudenmeyer and Lee Hoerning will solicit funds while Q O T Vandegrift fire chief will direct fundraising. Insurance men expect lower premiums and Chief Vandegrift notes fewer fires and reduced losses in 1938 versus 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Fire Department
A. G. Williams
P. & O. Company
Parke T. Scott
Armstead
Williams
Mr. Scott
Hugh Flynn
Lester Staudenmeyer
Lee Hoerning
T. Vandegrift
Dillon golfers plan new course for city joins Barrett land offer
At the Dillon Country Club annual meeting at city hall, members discussed accepting Robert Barrett’s offer of 280 acres east of the city for a new golf course. Barrett joined the board, replacing George Gosman, and F P Bulger was re elected secretary. The site includes a rock free landscape, a two story house to be converted into a club house, and a water well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Barrett
Dillon Country Club
Barrett
George Gosman
F. P
De Molay Elects Officers for Year
Beaver head chapter of De Molay elected its officers for the year at a regular meeting last week. John Christensen was chosen master councilor with Harrison Kellum as senior councilor, Herman Schwab junior councilor, James Kurtz treasurer, and Frank Tyro scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
De_Molay
John Christensen
Harrison Kellum
Herman Schwab
James Kurtz
Frank Tyro
More Livestock on Forest Range and PTA Drive
A forest office report shows 37 831 cattle and 168 042 sheep grazed in 1933 on 1 200 000 acres, up from 1932. Losses included 184 cattle to poisonous plants and 1 318 sheep to predators. 3 500 acres infested with larkspur were grubbed. The Dillon PTA drives “Every Home in Membership” aiming for broad parent involvement with a 25 cent dues, rewarding top classes with a book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Simpson
CCC
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Dillon
Dillon to Host Roosevelt Birthday Dance at City Hall
Plans announce a January 30 Roosevelt birthday celebration dance at the city hall auditorium. Committees from firemen and Masons listed, with more to be named next week. The Shakespeare club met at the guild hall to discuss Biography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Roosevelt
City Hall
Ellis
Howard Rosenall
Lester Smith
Otto Vandegrift
John Coppin
Harris Opp
Elmo Winn
Shakespeare Club
Guild Hall
Installation Held by Eastern Star and Masons
A joint installation of Mizpah chapter No. 18 Eastern Star and Dillon Lodge No. 16 A F and A M is set for 8 o'clock Friday at the Masonic hall. Elected officers to be installed include Ruth Dart as worthy matron and T E Luebben as worthy patron with Hazel Tash as associate matron and J B Mulkey associate patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah
Order of the Eastern Star
Dillon Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
The
the Star
Ruth . Dart
T. E. ‘Luebben
Hazel. Tash
J. B. Mulkey
Elfreda ‘Woodside
Legion Leaders to Address Beaverhead Post Meeting
Pete McBride district commander and Ben Foley district adjutant will attend Beaverhead post’s regular meeting Thursday night at the Canyon Resort and deliver short talks.
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Pete McBride
American Legion
Ben Foley
Beaverhead Post
The
Canyon Resort
Mining Association Plans Prospector's Course
Beaverhead Mining association considers a prospecting and mining course modeled on the Butte School of Mines. Enrollment depends on interest. at least thirty may be needed. Officers urge names to Louis Schmittroth or Ed Wayne. Meanwhile ore shipments resume with Argenta and Thompson properties showing activity and profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte School of Mines
Beaverhead Mining Association
Pearl I. Smith
Butte School
CWA
Board of Directors
Louis Schmittroth
Association
Ed Wayne
Salt Lake
Fleming Brothers
Argenta
Thompson
Bannack
Dillon
Early Risers Leader Signals Loan to Government
President Bert Orr of the Early Risers claims his group offered a ten billion loan to balance the budget in a tense exchange with Ed Lloyd. The government reportedly did not accept the offer, though Orr asserts the gesture provided satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Star
Bert Orr
Early Risers
Ed. Lloyd
Bert
Roy Chavey Dies at Local House Fire
Roy Chavey, about 60, died in a fire at a local house. Firefighters found him inside the residence and are investigating the cause of the blaze.
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Roy ‘Chavey
Full Week of Hoop Games Delivers Local Schedule
Dillon fans face nearly a full week of basketball starting Thursday. Normal College Bulldogs host Gonzaga while Beavers meet Butte High in separate venues. Beavers and Vikings clash. Dyche shines for Normal in a 43 27 loss to South Dakota Teachers.
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Dillon
Bulldogs
Gonzaga University of Spokane
Butte Ore Diggers
Butte Central
Beavers
Bozeman
Billings Polytechnic
University of Idaho, Southern Branch
Intermountain
High School
Quints
Normal
Vikings
South Dakota Teachers College
Butte High
Dyche
South Dakota Stars
Gronlie
Hill
Jones
G. Ee Ae
Stansland
Callahan
Medsker
Rouse
Thompson
Olson
Utah
Preston
Montana State
Harris
Vite
Elks Plan Dance at City Hall Next Saturday
The Elks invite members and their ladies to a dance at the city hall next Saturday evening with a buffet supper featuring elk meat. The Anaconda Elks will bring entertainers for the occasion. Admission is 25 cents for Dillon Lodge 1554 members and ladies. visitors are admitted free.
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City ‘Hall
Dillon Lodge 1554
Postmaster Examination Notice for Dillon Montana
United States Civil Service announces a competitive open exam for the Dillon Montana postmaster. Applications close January 23. blanks 10 or 213 obtainable from the local civil service secretary Ernest Nelson. Stenographer-typist exam postponed due to heavy applications. no date yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Mont
Civil Service
Ernest Nelson
American Legion Auxiliary Initiates Five Members
The American Legion auxiliary held a regular meeting Monday evening at the L. D. S. church recreation room with five new members initiated. After the business session the combined legislative and child welfare committees hosted a lunch at Mrs. George Gosman’s home. Committee members included Mrs. T. E. Gilbert, Mrs. T. Lee McCracken, Mrs. D. V. Paddock, Mrs. George Gosman, Mrs. Das Grant and Mrs. R. D. Curry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
George Gosman
T. E. Gilbert
T. Lee McCracken
D. V. Paddock
Das Grant
R. D. Curry
St Rose Guild Hosts First Card Party Evening
The St Rose guild held its first card party Tuesday at the guild hall. Mrs William Backus led ladies in bridge with Mrs Charlotte Ballard low. EE D Sanding topped men and Malcolm Stone bottom. In pinochle Mrs Jack Dodge was high, Esther Snodgrass low, Paul Stahl high for men, John Tessier low. Mrs William Wilson won the door prize. Twenty three tables were in play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rose Guild
Guild Hall
William Backus
Charlotte Ballard Low
D. Sanding
Malcolm Stone
Jack Dodge
Esther Snodgrass
Paul Stahl
John Tessier
William Wilson
DAR group gathers at regent's home in Montana
Beaverhead Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs T. F. Mcfadden's home. Miss Nettie Hand presented "The Second Twenty-five Years of a Century of Progress in Montana" and Mrs R. E. Albright gave a resume of current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Daughters of the American Revolution
T. F. Mcfadden
Government facts told by speaker at Dillon Rotary
The Dillon Rotary Club met at the Metlen hotel with T Lee McCracken as chair. Professor R E Albright reviewed President Roosevelt's message, noting varied interpretations. Professor Jordan critiqued state and local government, urging shorter constitutions, streamlined boards, expanded executive power, and a one-house legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Lee McCracken
Dillon Rotary Club
Metlen Hotel
Franklin, D. Roosevelt
R. E. Albright
Jordan
Renew Your Registration for CWA Work Now
A notice from the local re employment office urges men still available and seeking work to renew their CWA applications at once. Those who recently registered need not renew until next month. Those now employed should notify when their work ends to stay eligible for future jobs. Also reports Mr and Mrs Clyde Sewell visiting Wolf Creek with Mrs Sewell's parents.
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Eastern Star and Masons
Bert Megquier
Bagh L. McCaleb
George Dart
A. A. Schroeder
Lorain Spencer
Sylvester Meade
A. A. Elliott
Tyler
Canute
Talbert
Washington
Daily Newe
Mining Association
Elks Plan
Elks
United States Civil Service
Rotary Meet
Clyde Sewell
Wolf Creek
Mrs. Sewell
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Selah Frakes
F. C. McFadden
Diana Rebekah Lodge
Ivy Taylor
Katie Dean
N. G
Esther Schmittroth
Gladys Bonnifield
R. S
V. G
Camilla Bourquin
S&s
Blanche Haynes
Inside Guardian
Oakel Nelson
Guardian
Sarah Wolfe
Jessie Taylor
Apollo
Lodge
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