Budget and Road Affairs Before County Board Meeting
County commissioners led by Chairman J. E. Shaw and members O. C. Gosman and A. L. Anderson heard budget estimates for 1928 28 and discussed road projects. An appropriation of 200 was secured for road repairs to be matched by the forest service, and the county was named as receiver for a right of way strip near Wise River inside the reserve. The board ordered tax delinquent lists and warned of seizure if unpaid. The board scheduled a Board of Equalization for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
J. E. Shaw
Wisdom
C. Gosman
Lima
A. L.anderson
Dillon
H. W. Elofson
Beaverhead National Forest
Forest Service
Wise River
Board of Health
Polling Places Listed for Primary Election Precincts
A list of precinct polling sites for the upcoming primary is provided with changes. The Birch Creek precinct shift from Apex to Reichle is noted. locations include Red Star garage Dillon and multiple other precincts such as Summit hotel Monida Lima court house and Armstead school house. County Clerk John Baker notes absent ballot applications for those away on election day.
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Board of Commissioners
Birch Creek
Apex
Reichle
Red Star
Dillon
Summit Hotel
Monida
Lima Court House
Dell School
City Hall
School House
Armstead
Grant School House
Brenner's
Barratt Station
Bannack
Guildhall
High School
Metlen
John 5S
Victims of Accident Recover After Locomotive Crash
Mrs. Hortense McLeod and Mrs. George Webster escaped death when their Chevrolet sedan was struck by a locomotive in the Dillon yards on July 5. They left hospital the next day. McLeod had minor cuts while Webster bore a deep chin gash and swelling from shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortense McLeod
George Webster
Dillon Yards
Dinner Party At Roberts Ranch Honors Guests From Minneapolis Missouri
Mr and Mrs W E Roberts entertained Monday evening at their ranch home for guests Raymond Atterbury and W D Davis of Minneapolis and W G Gale of Missouri visiting Mr and Mrs Noah Allen. After a well appointed dinner with twelve covers, pinochle provided the evening's diversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Roberts
Raymond Atterbury
W. D. Davis
Minneapolis
W. G. Gale
Missouri
Noah Allen
Mrs Mary Roberts McGough Former Dillon Resident Dies
Mrs Mary Roberts McGough widow of Phil D. McGough longtime Beaverhead county clerk died Tuesday in Butte. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon with Rev. E. J. Groeneveld officiating and burial in Mountain View Cemetery in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Roberts
Gram) McGough
Dillon
Butte
Phil D. McGough
Beaverhead County
E. J. Groeneveld
Mountain View Cemetery
Montana History Visit By Normal College Students
Students and faculty from the Normal college will visit Virginia Saturday for an early Montana history study. Prof. RE Albright leads the trip as in charge of the historic visit to Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
The
Normal College
Virginia
Obs
RE Albright
Anaconda hosts inter-city golf event with record round
About twenty Dillon golfers joined the inter-city invitational at Anaconda Golf Club last Sunday in ideal weather. Pro Bill Wall carded a sensational round of ten birdies, six pars, and two over par, finishing the front nine in 31 and total 69, while local enthusiasts including Dr. and Mrs. Stephan and others watched as Wall set the course record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Anaconda Club
Anaconda
Bill Wall
Anaconda Pro
Wall
W. H. Stephan
Jack Rees
Hiram M. Brundage
Glenna Yonce
Warren Stone
Charles P. Thomas
W. 2B. Hartwir
H. FF. Best
W. G. Gilbert
C. A. Bechler
Frank O'Keefe
Johnny Mallon
Bruce A. Risley
Larry Price
T. Lee McCracken
Phil Thorp, Beaverhead Resident, Dies After Ill Health
Phil Thorpe, a well known Beaverhead County resident, died Wednesday after more than two years of ill health. He came to the county in 1880 with his parents and was long active in ranching and stock growing. He is survived by one sister, Mrs Alma Harwood. Funeral services set for 2:30 Friday at the Episcopal church with Rev H N Tragitt officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Thorpe
Beaverhead
Philip
Sarah Ann Thorpe
Alma Harwood
Episcopal Church
H. N. Tragitt
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Dillon Scene
Miss Edith Elder and her father G V Elder visit Dillon. Barbara Tower returns from Butte. A Country Inn dance with Jazz Pirates is slated for July 14. Levant Taylor family embarks on Yellowstone motor trip. Harvey and Boetticher of Wise River in town. E R Gleed seeks letters of administration for Emily Gleed Lima estate. Arthur Roe and relatives visit from Denver. Harry Andrus Jr arrives from St Louis for vacation with his parents. Gene Wampler returns from Los Angeles to see Deputy Sheriff D C Wampler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Wampler
Los Angeles
D. C. Wampler
Attorney Collins Travels to Billings for Federal Court
Deputy United States district attorney John Collins left last Wednesday for Billings to attend a federal court session there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Collins
United States District
Miss Elliott Returns From Ithaca Representing Missoula Sigma Alpha Beta
Miss Mary Emily Elliott returns Saturday from Ithaca New York where she represented the Missoula chapter of Sigma Alpha Beta a national music fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Emily Elliott
Ithaca
New York
Missoula
Sigma Alpha Beta
Mrs L Martin and Nancy Jane Leave for Hamilton
Mrs L. Martin and her daughter Nancy Jane, who have been visiting Mrs Shannon, departed Friday morning for their home in Hamilton Missouri.
Toby Nord's Comedians to Visit Dillon This Summer
Toby Nord's Comedians, a 20 member troupe with an orchestra, will perform in Dillon for eight days starting Sunday July 15. The program blends music drama and vaudeville with a new play each night led by The Black Sheep Toby special. Ladies admitted free Sunday with paid adult ticket. Tickets 35 and 15 cents. Show at 8 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby Nord
Dillon
Toby
Williams Endorses Program of Developing Our Industries
Senator C H Williams of Deer Lodge spoke to Beaverhead county residents at the city hall last Friday. He urged a program to develop timber resources and criticized federal withdrawal of 180,000,000 acres, arguing Montana and other western states should benefit from forestry control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
C. H. Williams
Deer Lodge
United States
Beaverhead County
City Hall
Senator Williams
Roscoe Cornell
Montana
Forestry Bureau
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana speaker touts crops and growth amid rainfall
A Beaverdam County rancher with 45 years in Montana politics argues for his Senate bid as he cites abundant recent rainfall and a strong agricultural outlook. W W Gail and Mark Fitzgerald support the ticket. Williams travels to Wisdom for a Saturday event while reiterating priorities for education, conservation funding, and state revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge Valley
Montana
Williams
Senate
Beaverhead County
W. W. Gail
Billings
Mark Fitzgerald
Stevensville
Big Hole Basin
Wisdom
Local Visitors Report Crops in Splendid Condition
Mr and Mrs Harry Lapham visited Dillon on Monday while Mr and Mrs George Clemow returned from a week trip to northern parts. They say crops are in splendid condition and a bumper crop seems likely if no unforeseen events occur. Miss Ruth Ryburn is staying as a house guest at the Clemow ranch this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lapham
Dillon
George Clemow
Jackson Church Notes Dedication Plans Emerge for Sunday
Church notes report definite arrangements for the dedication of the Jackson church to be observed on the approaching Sunday. Details indicate a profitable discussion of church affairs and anticipate a commission or ceremony at the planned service.
Church Fund Supper and Program Planned Tonight
A benefit event at the I. O. C. F. recreational hall features a July 14 program from 4 30 to 5 45 P M and a six o clock supper for church funds. Tickets are fifty cents covering both program and meal.
Steel Bridge Bids Planned For Lavon Big Hole Span
Montana highway officials call for bids to build a 148 foot steel bridge over the Big Hole at Lavon on the Dillon Butte route. Contracts let July 20 at Helena. The bridge links the completed Lavon sector with the Lavon Beelrose extension under construction by Patrick and OConnor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Big Hole
Lavon
Dillon-Butte
Helena
Patrick & O'Connor
Beelrose
Hazelbaker for all Montana all the time
Beaverhead voters will find Senator Frank A. Hazelbaker's name among Republican state candidates for lieutenant governor. A longtime Beaverhead leader, he has built a 25 year record of public service and agricultural advocacy, with wide support across Montana and a strong home county backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Montana
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Beaverhead County
Banner County
Hazelbaker
Senate
Ontana
Sen
Harzelbaker
Dillon
J. P. Murray
Stone Creek
Montana State Normal College
Murray
Big Hole Basin
C. H. Steenbridge
Wisdom
Montana Commission
Rotary International
I. C. O. F. Installation At Apollo Lodge
At the last meeting before summer recess Apollo lodge I. Q. O. F. installed the officers for the coming year on Monday evening. George Farrell was named worthy grand, James Leach as secretary and I. Cashmore as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo Lodge
H. D. May
George Farrell
W. G. James Leach
I. Cashmore
Mrs Carl Taylor Hosts Lavender Bridge Party
Mrs Carl Taylor and Mrs H W Elofson entertained on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Taylor's home. Seven tables centered with lavender and yellow pansies competed in bridge and a delicious lunch followed the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Taylor
H. W. Elofson
Taylor
Bridge
Kensington hosts afternoon in honor of visiting Mrs Oliver
Mrs Louise Taylor and Mrs C B Taylor entertain many friends at a Kensington Friday afternoon gathering honoring Mrs W M Oliver who is visiting in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Taylor
C. B. Taylor
Kensington
W. M.oliver
Dillon
County fair to showcase farmers and stockmen exhibits
County fair officials push a farmers and stockmen exposition with strong farmer and rancher backing. Instructions urge selecting the best forage crops, curing hay properly, and preparing beef cattle, sheep, and wool displays to attract business support and secure rail rates for a top state fair October 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair Board
D. P. Thurber
Thurber
Centennial Valley
Big Hole
Beaverhead
Esteemed Matron Dies at Barrett Hospital
Mrs. Carl Hansen died after a several week illness at Barrett hospital. She was 39, a native of Denmark, and survived by her husband and five children. Funeral services by the Eastern Star will be Saturday at 2:30 at the Masonic temple with Rev H N Tragitt officiating at the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hansen
Barrett Hospital
Butte
Denmark
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
H. N. Tragitt
Episcopal Church
Death of Jackson Merchant George P Lossl at 52
George P Lossl, Jackson merchant, died suddenly at 12 30 Thursday noon after cramps. He was 52, leaving a brother J P Lossl of Wisdom and a sister Mrs McHugh of Portland. Burial will be in Deer Lodge. He was widely known in Beaverhead county and respected by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Lossl
Jackson
J. P. Lossl
Wisdom
Wreck on Butte Road Injures Woman Tourist
A car carrying tourists crashed into a sand hole on the Butte road this morning and jackknifed. One woman was badly hurt and taken to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
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Forest Road
Phil Thorp
Dillon Notes
Edith Elder
G. V. Elder
Barbara Tower
Jazz Pirates
Levant Taylor
Yellowstone Park
IE. H. Harvey
E. R. Gleed
District Court
Emily Gleed
Arthur Roe
Denver
Harry Andrus, Jr
St. Louis
Mrs. H. E. Andrus
Charles H. Williams
Gifford Pinchot
Jackson News
Jackson Church Notes
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G. P. Lossl
Butte Road
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