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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
4
A fragmentary item notes annual subscription pricing of $2.50 for one year and $1.25 for six months with a 65 cent three month option. It also indicates transmission through the mail as second class matter and was entered at the Dillon Post Office.
The Revenue Bill has passed the senate by a near unanimous vote and now awaits presidential signature after amendments. Officials say it will raise needed revenue to fund government operations and mark a hopeful turn after a long period of gloom.
Frank A. Hazelbaker receives broad support as he seeks the Republican nomination for governor. Montana voters and travelers report solid backing, while Beaverhead Democrats are criticized for their convention choices. A humorous Armstead Rotarian supper includes a prize tale about Bert McMenomey, who recounts a bank encounter with a New York president and$10,000.
A historical notice lists officials including State Representative J C Metlen and Forsyth for commissioner Edgar Rife and clerk of court W C Jennings. It names sheriffs C Shaw and Orr T E Gilbert, assessor attorney and superintendent of schools Mrs Lucie Walker, Nell Doyle, Gladys Garriva, E Stocker, public administrator Mrs Rebecca Connelley, James E Phillips, coroner and justice of the peace Tom D Caverly.
A strong chorus condemns gun carrying in town as barbaric and cowardly. Albert Stamm, a well known city figure, left for the east Wednesday to source stock for a jewelry shop opening around July 1. A bond vote for waterworks last Saturday passed by 88 to 18. Dillon National Bank shipped 157 ounces of gold dust this week.
Lumber from Dillon's first courthouse built 1880 was found during dismantling of the Crystal laundry site. Manager Harding said every stick was usable or sold. The beams tied to the town's history, serving courthouse and offices while the town’s school closed for court sessions.
The Tribune notes public school graduates May Sprinkle John Albers and Clara Adams. Dillon Implement Co plans a new stone building, Matt Orris tops Montana shotgun shoot with 47 of 50. The town formerly an all night spot now has midnight saloon closings and modern amenities including an automobile and electric light.
J E Monroe selected as new president of the State Normal College. Morse shipped a load of horses to Portland last Sunday evening. Howard Morse and Anson Baxter accompanied to see the west from a boxcar. Miss Zetta Gilbert and Miss Bertha Huber left Thursday for a trip from the east coast to Germany and other foreign countries.
A series of land transfers are recorded including 826 acres in the Big Hole basin from the Beaverhead Abstract Co. title books to Mary S. Mussigbrod and 160 acre parcels in the Centennial valley conveyed by various trustees and individuals. Also listed are transfers in the Big Hole basin and Dillon East beach, plus a 640 acre grant in Horse Prairie and an irrigation ditch reconstruction contract for the Oregon Short Line Railroad.
Fragments suggest gasoline selling at about twenty two and a half cents per gallon, but the garbled item offers little clear context. The note hints at cash prices or local trading terms, leaving the exact date and place unclear.
Charles A. Burden from Spencer Idaho visits Dillon early this week and notes a splendid lambing season after a snowy winter. The Woods Livestock sheep flock exceeded a 40 000 lamb crop growing rapidly with Burden on duty for six weeks straight and no let up until after shearing.
Notice summarizes probate of will and codicil for Alfred E. Grafter deceased in Beaverhead County Montana. Court sets June 20 1982 at 11 A M for proving the will and hearing Margaret Ann Graeter’s application for Letters Testamentary. Court seal and date appear.
Mr and Mrs Sylvester Hirschman motored to Bozeman Sunday to spend the double holiday. They were accompanied to Dillon by their daughter Dorothy who will spend the summer with her parents.
Marie Gray as administratrix asks the District Court to authorize leasing the Millpoint estate in Beaverhead County. The one year lease would start May 1 1982 with rent of 600 dollars and termination upon sale. A hearing is set for May 27 1982 in Dillon and notice will run in the Dillon Tribune for two weeks.
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