Dillon area notes and town talk from Elkhorn to Deer Lodge
Local items report visitors and residents moving through Dillon including J E Monroe visitors from Missouri heading to Yellowstone. Mentions many names and travels from Helena to San Francisco. A marriage license issued in Butte to Ray Craft and Daisy Reindl. liquor store case in Justice Court. Penitentiary population change. golf tournament plans and country club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Giles
Ray Thomas Craft
Daisy W. Reindl
Butte
Louis Stahl
State Penitentiary
Deer Lodge
Theodore R. Bergstrom
Mark Clemow
Tom Clemow
Dillon
Country Club
Elks Drum Corps Parade Draws Crowd at Dillmont Park
A large crowd attended a dance sponsored by the Dillon Elks drum and bugle corps at Dillmont park Saturday night after a downtown parade. The bugle corps members plan to travel to Anaconda on Thursday for the state Elks convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Elks Drum and Bugle Corps
Dillmont Park
Anaconda
Elks
Twin Bridges Couple Wed at Episcopal Rectory
Fred Mailey and Edna P. Oster, both of Twin Bridges, were married Saturday afternoon by Rev. H. N. Tragitt at the Episcopal rectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Bridges
Fred
Mailey
Edna P. Oster
H. N. Tragitt
Episcopal
Mrs Warner Hosts Birthday Party for Daughter
Mrs H M Warner celebrated her daughter's ninth birthday with a lawn party at the family home on Kentucky avenue Tuesday. Girls and boys attended the event.
Catherine Jones 6th Birthday Party Held at South Pacific Home
Mrs. Alvin Jones entertained 16 children on Tuesday for Catherine Jones's sixth birthday at the family home on South Pacific street. The color scheme was pink and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Jones
Catherine
South Pacific Street
Montana crops endure mixed season as livestock prospers
U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics and Weather Bureau report a week of varied weather across Montana. Dune-like heat and showers aided dryland and irrigated crops, while southern counties faced grasshopper threats from outside the state. Livestock remain in excellent condition with ample feed and water. alfalfa yields good, grain crops strong though some northern irrigated areas lag. frosts lightly damaged Judith Basin truck gardens. cherries and corn show healthy progress amid warm conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Basin
1000 Foreign Cars Enter State Daily
State Highway Engineer Don A. McKin non reports about 1,000 foreign cars entering Montana daily. Most pass through nine courtesy stations and 15 U S customs cooperative stations on the border. Columbia Falls and West Yellowstone show increases while Glacier park travel rises due to outlet efforts. Travelers arrive in newer, more expensive automobiles this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Don A. McKinnon
United States Customs Service
Columbia Falls
West Yellowstone
Glacier Park
Park
Mrs Vernon Horsely Recovers After Rattlesnake Bite
Mrs Vernon Horsely of Decker Montana was bitten on the hand while riding. She rested after dismounting then received treatment at Sheridan County Memorial Hospital for three days and recovered rapidly, doctors reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker, Mont
U.P
Vernon Horsely
Montanan’s manager warns firms selling outdated maps
William G. Ferguson of Montanan’s Inc warns Montana businessmen that a firm is selling outdated highway maps to merchants. He notes the maps are given away as trade stimulators but are not up to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Ferguson
Montanan’s, Inc
Montana
Selectees Sought for CCC Mining Areas Near Whitehall and GNP
Camp Cavern near Whitehall will enroll selectees from 13 counties with at least 100 from Silver Bow and 45 at GNP 1 near Belton. Additional enrollments will occur at Glasgow Miles City Great Falls Billings and Missoula. Call county welfare offices for details. Enrollees will be transported to CCC camps in western Montana to maintain 187 boys per camp for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Cavern
Whitehall
Silver Bow
Belton
Cnroiléés
Glasgow
Miles City
Great’ Falls
Billings
Missoula
Altough
CCC
Montana
Weekend visitors and local chores fill Argenta scene
Local residents host relatives from Fulton Kentucky Brigham Utah and Butte. Fishing trips and social visits dot a busy week with health updates and quarantine ending for Mrs Alskog.
Thermometer Reaches 87 Degrees in Dillon Transit
Dillon sees near summer heat with highs around 87 degrees on Monday. The year’s second highest mark follows 88 degrees recorded at the Normal college weather station on July 11 and 14, as warm weather pushes haying preparations while haying likely starts near August first in the Big Hole basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Normal College
Big Hole
Annual Montana sportsmen picnic set for July 24 near Gold Creek
Dillon sportsmen organize arrangements for the Beaverhead committee Pete Westergard and Lindley Phillips. Picnic at Goughs Corner near Gold Creek Sunday July 24 features a large program with varied competitions and strong Beaverhead representation expected in most events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
Gough’s Corner
Gold Creek
Beaverhead
Pete Westergard
Lindley Phillips
New Books Arrive at Dillon Public Library
Four non fiction titles join the Dillon Public Library collection as announced by Miss Mary Innes. Conquest of the Past by Prince Hubertus zu Loewenstein recounts a prince's childhood and the rise of Germany before Hitler. The House That Hitler Built by Stephen H. Roberts follows Germany after Hitler's rise. Cruising the Mediterranean by Madeleine Miller and J Lane Miller examines more than travel. South by Thunderbird by Hudson Strode explores the southern continent, its people and governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Public Library
Mary Innes
Hubertus Zu Loewenstein
Germany
Hitler
Stephen H. Roberts
Mediterranean
Madeleine §. Miller
J. Lane Miller
Europe
Africa
Hudson Strode
Recreation camp continues three weeks for Girl Scouts
Seventy five girls have indicated they will join the second three week course at the free recreation camp while those who missed the first session must file a registration form with a doctor's report. Swmming handcraft and cooking are popular while nurse coverage rotated from Mrs. George L Routledge to Mrs. Jack L Kendess and assistants including Mrs. L M Holloran Mrs Luther Smith and Mrs Smith Paddock supervise with Miss Marjorie Hamer and her group on duty daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Warner
L. M. Holloran
George L. Routledge
Jack Lockness
KE. Davis
Luther Smith
Smith
Marjorie Hamer
Dubois Suffers Fall At Dubois Ranch
T H Dubois suffered a painful accident this afternoon at his ranch when a ladder slipped, causing a nine foot fall. He sustained bruised legs and torn ligaments and is resting at his home in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Dubois
Dillon
Mr. Dubois
Dubois Ranch
Increased mining activity noted in Beaverhead district
Considerable mining activity has been noted in the Beaverhead district in recent weeks. John Hand of Argenta is reported to have shipped a carload of ore from the Shaffer property on French Creek, earning $67 per ton. He also opened another property above Trout Creek with twenty five men working the dragline outfit on Bon Acord below Bannack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
John Hand
Argenta
Shaffer
French Creek
Trout Creek
Dragline
Bon Acord
Bannack
Montana Picnic Plans By Washington Montana Club
A Montana picnic event is announced by the Washington Montana Club with plans for a sixth annual gathering. Details are sparse in the fragment but the focus is on a community picnic hosted by the club and its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington-MontAna Club
Cincinnati Sisters Reunite After 20 Years Visit
Mr and Mrs L F Andres of Cincinnati Ohio visited over the weekend at the home of Mrs E W Crichton. It was the sisters first meeting in 20 years. They left Monday for a tour through Yellowstone Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Monroe
J. Rinehart
Mountain View
Steve Rinehart
Thomas Moore
Yellowstone Park
Colorado
Delmont Patterson
Lake Beulah
Wis
G. E. Rosenau
Dillon
Tom Clemon
Joe
Billings
Elizabeth Clemow
Clemow
Jack Gilbert
Bunny Wenger
Helena
Chester Buckingham
Buckingham
J. L. Buckingham
Nell
Carl
Fulton
Kentucky
Scott Nelson
Brigham
Utah
A. H. French
French
Mr. Nelson
Billy Hand
Comet Mountain
L. F. Andres
Cincinatti
Ohio
E. W. Crichton
Polaris social notes recount visits and travel across Elkhorn Springs and Polaris
Mrs. W S Tash spent the weekend at the DL ranch near Dillon caring for her ill mother Mrs Emily L Taylor. Numerous visits include Elkhorn Springs guests from Los Angeles Fort Peck and Butte. Road work at Elkhorn and fishing trips near Grasshopper noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Tash
DL ‘Ranch
Dillon
Emily L. Taylor
J. H. Mills
Jimmy
Elkhorn Springs
Los Angeles
Calif
George Lenox
Lansing Waldorf
Small Son
Fort Peck
Farley Ranch
Lenox
Waldorf
Big Hole Basin
Fred Hirschy
Irene Symons
Miss O'Reilly
Butte
Lillian Banks
Margaret
Elhorn
E. E. Hazel
Henry Rinehart
Elkhorn Lodge
Glen Lyons
Michigan
Missoula
Lyons
W. A. Mardichesseaux
J. J. Brown
Depositors of closed Montana banks receive total payout
Depositors of closed Montana banks received a total of 273 004 dollars in their FDIC insured payouts, according to state banking records. The figures cover all approved claims as banks closed operations and liquidations proceeded through the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
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Ogee Ais Don Albee
B. EB
Hazel Y Y Town
Elkhorn
And
W. B. Green
Limaire Dilld
Warren A Shaw of Wisdom
J. Kenneth Lewis
Port ‘Angeles, Ash
Roscoe Corll
James Dodd
Sherin
Albert J. Gelhaus
Clarence Decker
Hela
Miss Faythe, Marshall
Mrs. Kn. Hudson of
Alder
Saturn
Art Miles
Mrs. Howardess
Jackson
Diln
Rs. Marielle Leake
Lakeview
Barrett Hospital
Boss Emerick
Berce Metlen
Elong
Emma Turcotte
Jorge DuGay
Essie Butterfield
Mr. Mutterfield
Arriett Bills
Salt Lake City
Vera Smith
Mrs. Albert Smith
Twinridges
Charles McHarness
Anamda
Aptist
Tommy Hawkins
California
S. A. Cottrell
Ruby Owen
Joe Gelhau
Spokane
Iey
J. H. Giem
Ralph Bunch
Lee England
Blacktail Creek
Ernie Pewe
William Koeneke
Morth Dakota
Mr. Pewe
Juanita
N. Dak
Mr. Koeneke
Lisbon
J. A. Ross
Justice Court
Kay Hamer of
Best
Ann Robinson
Fred Crouse
Crouse
Philip Cottom
Catherine Shotwell
Warm Springs
State Hospital
Lee R. Light
J. E. Gilpin
Livingston
Earl Cantrell
Will
Jol
Leslie Smith
Canada
Harry Millen
Milo. Long
Clara Plant
Charles Hirschy
San Francisco
Jack Husted
Matt’ Kay
F. H. Bimrose
Vancouver
B. C
Seattle
Portland
Dan Pendergast
Nellie Bowden
Phoenix, Ariz
Roy Barker
Jack
R. L. Pitney
Leone Hazelwood
Grant City
Lee Reece
Ernest Orr
T. F. McFadden
BE. L. Poindexter
Kenneth Wheat
W. H. Stephan
H. M. Brundage
Anna Jeanne
Sockness
Tral
U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Weather Bureau
Julius Hartwig, Jr
Sid Knapp
Carrie Spaford
Shafer
Ed McNab
Leroy Knapp
George Shafer
Jack Shafer
Leonard McDonald
Lee James
Scotty Graham
Harry Bent
John Shafer
Earl Conklin
Ace Reily
Bell Turner
Dale McQuary
Frank Bell
Chester Buckingham and Sons
Nell Buckingham
Robert Fleming
Clarks Canyon
George Elder
Jack Knight and Sons
Macky
Harold Alskog
Alskog
CCS
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Public
Polaris
Jack Miller
Wkhorn Springs
I. &. Hazel
M. A. Cooke
J. H. Judge
Elmer Hayes
Bill Jennings
Adolph Pahnish
Walter Melcher
Pahnish Livestock Company
J. D. Harrison
Dwight
Walter McAndrews
Harrison Ranch
E. P. Marchesseau
Rose Marie
Guy Gray
Dewey Marchesseau
Idaho Falls
Idaho
George Pyle
Frank Marchesseau
Grasshopper
Leon Beese
Nelson Ranch
Lloyd Lewis
Lewis
Wilbur Tash
U.S
Grasshopper Valley
Giles Ranch
John Judge
Carroll Ranch
Carl L. Knoll
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