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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1941
Page
1
The Gleed Bros clip of about 11 500 fleeces totaling 115 000 pounds sold for a top 39 cent price to Sam Ditty of Munro Kinaird and Edgehill Inc. This marks the highest rate in the Northwest this year and follows Ditty’s pattern of top offers for Gleed’s wool in three consecutive years.
Frank Reed, 60, a transient sheep herder, died Saturday night at Barrett hospital after sheriff's officers found him in critical condition in the Jungles south of town. He had worked around local ranches, recently came from Twin Falls Idaho, and was born in Ireland. A Helena relative is located. body at Brundage funeral home.
Dr. R E Albright former Normal college faculty member spoke to Dillon Kiwanis on the national defense program. He described Buffalo New York defense industry growth including four aircraft plants soon six and an estimated 60 000 population rise by 1942. Rigid city ordinances curb trailer camps and mushroom towns for defense workers. O K Moe chaired the program and Carl Olson led singing with Mrs Kenneth Wheat at the piano.
Telegraphic report from Washington states the Works Progress Administration approved an $84,331 allotment to Beaverhead County to improve roads including streets and alleys in unincorporated towns. The project, ongoing for years, is now eligible for state WPA discretion and continuation locally.
In a commencement style program, J. C. Wedum concluded his term as Dillon Rotary president. Proxy Joe handed out attendance awards to six members with perfect records. Guests included Dr. H. F. Brundage and Lew Brundage. A testimonial dinner for Tom J. Davis of Butte, new Rotary International president, was announced for July 8 in Butte.
Dillon Chamber of Commerce mails wage data to county ranchers. The survey, led by S. E. Whitworth, shows average, high, and low pay for ranch hands and related labor roles. Extra copies available at the chamber office. If you doubt Americans love forests, listen to Joyce Kilmer’s Trees.
Montana Supreme Court upheld the district court ruling in the Patrick Laden and Agnes Laden versus Arthur L. and Gertrude Atkeson case on June 28. The water rights suit was tried March 1, 1939 before Judge Henry G. Rodgers, with a November 21, 1939 judgment date favoring the plaintiffs.
Miss Elsie Morrell Grime of the kindergarten resigns to accept a graduate assistant position at the University of Minnesota. The new role will allow her to continue university work as a graduate student.
President Roosevelt urges a national rededication to liberty led by the Civilian Defense Office. Dillon marks no formal event but the American Legion invites citizens to listen to the 3:00 p.m. Fourth of July program starting with the President's address.
Fred Woodside sold the Montana Auto Supply company to Joseph G. White of Great Falls. White will operate as Montana Auto Sales, Inc. He has five years of Chevrolet Motors division experience in Great Falls and extensive knowledge of automotive service and management.
Fred Woodside, a longtime GM dealer west of the Mississippi and a leading Chevrolet dealer in Montana, will exit after the Montana Auto sale. He began managing the Montana Auto shop forty years ago, later forming a partnership with Roy Murray to own the business, which lasted until 1922 when Murray’s interest was bought out.
At a Beaverhead county agricultural planning meeting a permanent county farm labor committee was named to monitor monthly labor conditions and report to the state sub committee in Helena. The group includes ranchers Emil Schindler and Floyd Kenison, J L Mayland secretary, and others. The sub committee in June noted potential shortages during haying and harvesting and urged county reports to employment offices. about 75 local workers have joined the armed forces.
Ralph Stowell, manager of the M. H. King store, has come back from a vacation spent in Kansas.
June broke the marriage record at the Norman Giles clerk of court office with 24 licenses issued surpassing the 23 set in August 1936. On the final day two more licenses were granted. Ray Summers and Elsie Peterson of Idaho Falls wed by Judge George Opp, followed by James Charles Baker of May and Wilma V. Mavity of Chalís Idaho married by Judge Louis Stahl.
Three Beaverhead county 4-H clubs represented at Saturday elimination contests with about 50 girls at Beaverhead high school Little Theatre. Pat Smyth Dillon won the style revue with a soldier blue dress, while Margaret Anne Ames Dillon took second in the same event. Viola Cantrell Dell and Margaret Streb Melrose tied for first in foods judging.
Beaverhead officials announced the twelfth call for conscripts to national service. Four men left Thursday for Fort Missoula for final induction tests. two more will be sent from current locations. A July 15 call plans six more inductees. A second registration on July 1 netted forty registrants, below expectations, with some transients among the sheep shearers. A lottery in Washington on July 9 will assign order numbers for the new registrants.
About 80 girls have enrolled in free swimming classes offered by the Girl Scout Council starting Tuesday. The sessions run Tuesdays and Thursdays at the college pool with separate times for young and advanced swimmers. A lifeguard and a council member attend each session. Senior Girl Scouts will teach tots unable to swim, with Dorothy Ames Florence Casterline and Pat Curry teaching this week.
A new recreation program started this week under Mary Mero. From 10 to 12 each weekday a Tot Lot operates for ages three to six. Softball for girls 12 and older begins at 4 pm on Monday Wednesday and Friday.
W. D. Tovey and two children along with Mrs. Frazier Stone are moving into a newly built home on South Argenta street this week. Their former residence at 911 South Washington has been bought by Mr. and Mrs. George Nightingale who will reside there this week.
Mrs. B W Emerick announces a large shipment of wool yarn for Red Cross war relief projects. About 100 stockings 40 mufflers 40 shawls and 60 sweaters to be made. All knitters and crocheters urged to call at 425 South Washington Street to obtain materials and instructions.
At the June Beav erhead Republican Women's club meeting in the county courthouse, Mrs. J. P. Best was elected president for the coming year, succeeding Mrs. Earl Opp. Mrs. Lambert Eliel led a nominating report adopted by acclamation. New officers include Mrs. Judson P. Best president, Mrs. Edwin Whitworth vice president, Mrs. Frank C. McFaenen secretary, and Mrs. H. M. Warner treasurer. A membership drive, two teams led by Mrs. Albert S. Baker and Mrs. Earl Opp, closes July 15. A summer bridge tournament is planned with two divisions and prizes. Discussion on piling of streets led to recommendations to Mayor Bert Megquier.
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